What is the Systems Engineering Initiative?
The Systems Engineering Initiative was formed in 2008 with a
focus to expand the Space Engineering Institute's approach
to non-NASA sponsors. The approach is to engage students in
real world engineering team projects that are both interdisciplinary
and multi-level (freshman to seniors) in order to improve student retention
an provide students with valuable engineering skills to better prepare
them for engineering careers.
Goals
- Increase the participation of underutilized groups pursuing careers in Space Engineering
- Improve student retention in engineering
- Enhance the engineering education of undergraduates
- Produce high quality technical output for the sponsors
Approach
- Engage SEI students in outreach activities to high schools, teacher summits, and career faris
- Engage freshman in applied projects to explain the engineering discipline early on
and provide them with upperclassmen, graduates, faculty, and industry mentors
- Engage students in interdisciplinary team projects sponsered by NASA and industry where they have
to solve real engineering problems. Provide students with engineering and professional development training
- Graduate students and faculty provide guidance to the undergraduate student team in accomplishing the team's
technical tasks.
Interested?
If you are interested in learning more about this program check out our brochure
located below. If you would like to join one of our teams please contact the
SEI Director Mrs. Magda Lagoudas at the following email address: m-lagoudas@tamu.edu
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