{"id":1173,"date":"2026-03-25T09:00:17","date_gmt":"2026-03-25T13:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/ise\/?p=1173"},"modified":"2026-03-24T12:24:38","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T16:24:38","slug":"msie-teaches-and-embodies-sawhney-model","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/ise\/msie-teaches-and-embodies-sawhney-model\/","title":{"rendered":"MSIE Teaches\u2014and Embodies\u2014Sawhney Model"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Fifteen years ago, the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISE) piloted a new master\u2019s degree for adults working in the nuclear security sector. The program began in the fall of 2011 with just 19 students.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Last spring, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/ise\/academics\/grad\/masters-program\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">MS in Industrial Engineering<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> (MSIE) program congratulated its 232nd graduate.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1183\" src=\"https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/ise\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/20260306_Engineering-0565.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/ise\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/20260306_Engineering-0565.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/ise\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/20260306_Engineering-0565-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/ise\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/20260306_Engineering-0565-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/ise\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/20260306_Engineering-0565-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cThe MSIE program offered the perfect opportunity to pursue a second master\u2019s degree,\u201d said Syreeta Vaughn, a nuclear facility safety project specialist at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) who graduated from MSIE in December of 2013. \u201cThe curriculum was exactly what I was looking for, with courses that genuinely interested me, and the schedule allowed me to attend classes without disrupting my regular workweek or my time with my family.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">That accommodating schedule was one of the factors that late ISE Professor and former Department Head <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/ise\/remembering-rupy-sawhney\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Rapinder \u201cRupy\u201d Sawhney<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and Carla Arbogast, MSIE\u2019s cofounder and current director, recognized as foundational to the program\u2019s success.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cAt the time, the United States Department of Energy (DOE) and Department of Defense (DOD) had a lot of non-traditional students who wanted to get an advanced degree,\u201d said Arbogast. \u201cBut no programs that offered a healthy balance of work, school, and life existed.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To address this need, Arbogast tailored the MSIE schedule to align with the four-day DOE\/DOD work week. The curriculum teaches industrial systems engineering through the lens of the Sawhney Model, a research-based, people-first approach to operational excellence developed at the University of Tennessee by Sawhney and his research group, including Arbogast.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1175\" src=\"https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/ise\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/20260306_Engineering-0068.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/ise\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/20260306_Engineering-0068.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/ise\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/20260306_Engineering-0068-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/ise\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/20260306_Engineering-0068-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/ise\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/20260306_Engineering-0068-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The resulting program has not only made master\u2019s education available to hundreds of working adults in the nuclear security sector but also helped a significant number of MSIE alumni reach new heights in their careers.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cThe MSIE program\u2019s success is built on its perfect alignment with the needs of national\u202fnuclear security,\u201d said ISE Department Head <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/ise\/faculty\/mingzhou-jin\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Mingzhou Jin<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. \u201cMSIE supports Tennessee\u2019s nuclear security and energy workforce by equipping engineers with systems thinking, leadership, and applied problem-solving skills tailored to the complex, interdisciplinary challenges of nuclear operations, research, and national security missions\u2014and by helping engineers build a strong\u202fpeer community that enhances collaboration and networking.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Eligibility Based on Role\u2014Not Degree<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To enroll in the MSIE program, applicants must be affiliated with the DOD or DOE. Previous students have hailed from ORNL, the Y-12 National Security Complex (Y-12), the National Nuclear Security Administration, HII (the nation\u2019s largest military shipbuilder), and many government contractors.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1176\" src=\"https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/ise\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/20260306_Engineering-0667.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/ise\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/20260306_Engineering-0667.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/ise\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/20260306_Engineering-0667-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/ise\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/20260306_Engineering-0667-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/ise\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/20260306_Engineering-0667-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cThe organizations we serve have been exceptional partners,\u201d said Arbogast. \u201cThey share our strong commitment to employee development and creating sustainable career pathways for the future workforce.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Students must also hold a bachelor\u2019s degree, but this requirement is not limited to nuclear security. Vaughn, for example, held two degrees in geological and Earth sciences before starting her MSIE.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cWe did that very intentionally,\u201d Arbogast explained, \u201cbecause systems engineering is about critical thinking and problem-solving skills that are useful to anyone.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1177\" src=\"https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/ise\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/20260306_Engineering-1006.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/ise\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/20260306_Engineering-1006.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/ise\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/20260306_Engineering-1006-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/ise\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/20260306_Engineering-1006-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/ise\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/20260306_Engineering-1006-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Adam Feeley, a project lead at the federal contractor company that manages Y-12, earned his undergraduate business degree from the University of Tennessee\u2019s Haslam College of Business in 2021. He graduated with his MSIE in the spring of 2025.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cI enrolled in the MSIE program to learn valuable systems engineering methodologies that I could use every day to be successful\u2014and help my organization to be successful,\u201d Feeley said. \u201cI recognized it as a unique opportunity to get my master\u2019s and learn a lot of highly useful job skills while accommodating my full-time working schedule and personal life.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Human Connections<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">With a cohort structure emphasizing connection with other students, flexible scheduling that respects students\u2019 personal lives, and a 96% on-time graduation rate, the MSIE program is a living demonstration the Sawhney model\u2019s effectiveness.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cThe cohort structure was especially meaningful for me,\u201d said Vaughn. \u201cIt allowed me to learn alongside other working professionals who were at a similar point in their careers, which created strong, lasting bonds. I still lean on that professional network for support, advice, and collaboration.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1181\" src=\"https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/ise\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/20260306_Engineering-0942.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/ise\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/20260306_Engineering-0942.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/ise\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/20260306_Engineering-0942-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/ise\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/20260306_Engineering-0942-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/ise\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/20260306_Engineering-0942-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ashley Schneider (MSIE \u201921) began the program in August of 2019. The program\u2019s flexibility allowed her to earn her second master\u2019s degree while working full-time for a DOD prime contractor and raising six children during the COVID-19 pandemic. Completing the degree allowed her to pursue new opportunities within her organization; in 2024, she and her family relocated to Australia, where she now works as the chief safety, engineering, and assurance officer for her employer\u2019s international joint venture supporting <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.war.gov\/Spotlights\/AUKUS\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">the AUKUS agreement<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cCarla and Dr. Sawhney\u2019s influence shaped my entire experience,\u201d said Schneider. \u201cThe flexibility of the program, the cohort support, and the personal investment from the faculty and my employer were the reasons I was able to succeed. The experience reinforced for me that the strength of any program lies in its people\u2014and gave me the tools, confidence, and systemslevel thinking needed to contribute to work of global significance.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Curriculum and Capstones<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Nuclear security technology has changed significantly over the last decade, but the MSIE curriculum remains relevant.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cAI, augmented reality, and other emerging technologies are advancing at an unprecedented pace, making it challenging to keep up,\u201d Arbogast said. \u201cThe key will be understanding how people effectively operate within these evolving systems. The Sawhney Model bridges the gap between people and technology.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1182\" src=\"https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/ise\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/20260306_Engineering-0129.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/ise\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/20260306_Engineering-0129.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/ise\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/20260306_Engineering-0129-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/ise\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/20260306_Engineering-0129-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/ise\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/20260306_Engineering-0129-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The curriculum is taught by faculty who not only meet UT\u2019s rigorous academic and teaching requirements but can also speak from personal experience working in the DOD or DOE.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cWhat stood out to me was the program\u2019s holistic design\u2014combining technical depth with human factors, leadership development, and meaningful industry collaboration,\u201d Schneider said. \u201cIt wasn\u2019t just about engineering; it was about preparing leaders who understand the full system and can operate safely and confidently in highconsequence environments.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The final requirement for graduation is the capstone project, where each MSIE student identifies a problem within their professional organization and applies their new industrial systems engineering skills to propose a solution.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1179\" src=\"https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/ise\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/20260306_Engineering-0967.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/ise\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/20260306_Engineering-0967.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/ise\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/20260306_Engineering-0967-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/ise\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/20260306_Engineering-0967-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/ise\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/20260306_Engineering-0967-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">While every capstone has an immediate impact, some are more enduring. For example, the leadership development program that Schneider piloted for her capstone became an official program, which has continued to thrive under the leadership of a colleague even after Schneider relocated to Australia.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Feeley\u2019s recent capstone standardized a prioritization system for machine tooling at Y-12, reducing the amount of time spent in tooling manufacturing labor while significantly increasing the volume of completed projects and producing an estimated $44.7 million return on investment.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cMy MSIE experience has changed the way I think about everything that I face in my work,\u201d Feeley said. \u201cThe program has given me an invaluable toolbox of skills\u2014like systems thinking, reliability engineering, and statistical analysis\u2014to utilize for the rest of my career.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1178\" src=\"https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/ise\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/20260306_Engineering-0929.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/ise\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/20260306_Engineering-0929.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/ise\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/20260306_Engineering-0929-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/ise\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/20260306_Engineering-0929-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/ise\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/03\/20260306_Engineering-0929-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"orange-mark\">Contact<\/h2>\n<p>Izzie Gall (<a href=\"mailto:egall4@utk.edu\">egall4@utk.edu<\/a>)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fifteen years ago, the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISE) piloted a new master\u2019s degree for adults working in [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":28,"featured_media":1174,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[19,38,20],"tags":[287,311,29],"class_list":["post-1173","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-department-news","category-ise-students","category-leadership-entrepreneurship","tag-carla-arbogast","tag-msie","tag-rupy-sawhney"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.7 - 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