The Innovative Edge of Participatory Methods in Systems Engineering

Stakeholders are central to systems engineering, but where are we in terms of innovating stakeholder engagement? How can we strengthen and foster new participatory methods as part of the Future of Systems Engineering (FuSE)? Who is doing what and why in industry, government and academia with participatory methods in systems engineering? This panel highlights how systems engineering can employ new methods for elucidating stakeholder knowledge on both the individual and community level. The state of participatory methods in systems engineering is fragmented, and this panel seeks to bring those at the front lines of innovation together to pave the way forward.