GMU RCG

About GMU Roller Coaster Game

To increase awareness and encourage high school and undergraduate students to pursue higher education in the SE, OR, and IE fields, George Mason University Systems Engineering and Operations Research (GMU SEOR), in conjunction with the Council of Industrial Engineering Academic Department Heads (CIEADH), is pursuing the development of a game solution as learning marketing material that is effective, interactive, fun, and memorable.

Problem Statement

Knowledge of the SE, OR and IE academic fields is not well known at the High School and Undergraduate Level. In multiple cases, knowledge of the SE and OR academic and career fields was not known until post undergraduate level education. GMU’s enrollment in Systems Engineering decreased by 42% from 2018 to 2023 (GMU, 2024). Current research shows that there are a lack of solutions designed to increase early awareness and interest in the SE field. As more complex systems, and systems of systems are being designed at a quicker pace, there is a heightened need for professionals with SE, OR, and IE knowledge and expertise post undergraduate level education, making it possible for systems engineers to enter into the profession at an earlier stage than post graduate level education. High School students and teachers, Colleges, and Universities are the key stakeholders for whom a solution is required. They should have a solution geared towards introducing Systems Engineering to students in an interactive and engaging manner; essentially drawing interest and inspiration for students to pursue higher education in Systems Engineering.