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Diversity in Systems Engineering Special Feature Introduction
Author(s) -
Hoverman Lisa,
Long David,
Squires Alice F.
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
insight
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2156-4868
pISSN - 2156-485X
DOI - 10.1002/inst.12252
Subject(s) - diversity (politics) , equity (law) , inclusion (mineral) , cultural diversity , systems thinking , engineering ethics , management science , computer science , sociology , engineering , political science , social science , artificial intelligence , law , anthropology
This inaugural special edition on ‘Diversity in Systems Engineering’ explores the role of the systems engineering community in embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion as key enablers in the systems approach. As master integrators, systems engineers are accountable for delivering optimal affordable system solutions to complex problems. To do so requires more than an understanding of technology. It requires an understanding of people and social systems ‐ culture and the impact of cultural barriers, the cost of gender inequity, the need for cognitive and idea diversity, and a path to achieve inclusivity by design to name just a few areas. These represent a sample of the topics addressed in this special edition, where authors share their past experiences and forward thinking on the role of diversity, equity, and inclusion in developing systems and global systems engineering leadership.