A Review of the State of Integrated Engineering Frameworks and Outcome Dimensions

This theory/methods paper seeks to understand what dimensions of integration and types of integrated learning outcomes have been explored in Integrated Engineering and identify areas for future work. A review of the literature is conducted, and using an interpretive and grounded theory approach, the state of Integrated Engineering is examined using established frameworks [1], [2], [3]. The review findings indicate that Integrated Engineering research, models, and competencies are rather broad, not well-focused, and connected to higher education and Engineering Education literature. We propose areas for future research and further suggest using a heatmap conceptualization/framework to measure the interest of the model and competencies in Integrated Engineering.