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Why the Future of Defense Needs to Be Model Based (and Why Students Should Care) 

By Connor Overcast

Imagine if we built billion-dollar defense systems using a patchwork of handwritten notes and static PDFs. It sounds absurd, but for years, that’s exactly how things were done. Today, however, the Department of Defense is leading a shift from document-based systems engineering to model-based digital engineering (MBSE). It’s a transformation that promises not only efficiency but also readiness, reliability, and cost savings.

College Graduates Can No Longer Rely on Their Degree to Accurately Signal their Qualification for a Job

This short read will discuss why a Master of Science in Systems Engineering at Weber State is worth the investment, that there are many educational opportunities beyond a master’s degree, and why college graduates can no longer rely on their degree to accurately signal their qualification for a job.