Bearb8 just inboxed me this which I think is relevant:
http://wnpr.org/post/utc-funds-10-million-engineering-institute-uconn
"The institute will be dedicated to research on systems engineering, which is the science of integrating different complex technologies that must work together in everything, from smartphones, to office buildings, to aircraft. Systems engineers focus on making whole products work together with an emphasis on reliability, efficiency, and cost reductions."
Sounds familiar...