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Research paper : Graduate education for multi-disciplinary system design and management (N. Kohtake et al.)−137−Synthesiology - English edition Vol.3 No.2 (2010) paper, was in charge of the overall conceptualization of the Graduate School of SDM, its introduction and the analysis of demand from the business world, discussion on the education and research curriculum of social skill courses, and the survey of student evaluation.Hidekazu NishimuraCompleted the doctoral program at the Graduate School of Science and Technology, Keio University in 1990. Doctor (Engineering). Assistant at the Chiba University, and Assistant Professor, Chiba University in 1995. Professor, Keio University in 2007. Professor, Graduate School of SDM, Keio University in 2008 to present. Studies the model-based systems engineering and system design of control for symbiosis and safety. Member of The Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers, The Society of Instrument and Control Engineers, Society of Automotive Engineers of Japan, IEEE, INCOSE, etc. For this paper, was in charge of the discussion on the education and research curriculum of technological courses.Yoshiaki OhkamiCompleted the doctoral program at the Graduate School of Engineering, Tokyo Institute of Technology in 1968. Doctor of Engineering. Worked at the National Aerospace Laboratory of Japan, Science and Technology Agency; Department of Mechano-Aerospace Engineering, Tokyo Institute of Technology; and Professor, Department of System Design engineering, Keio University. Currently, Professor and Chairman, Graduate School of SDM, Keio University. Also worked as the Visiting Researcher at UCLA, and Research Director, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA). Specialty is dynamics and control of space systems. Fellow of The Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers. INCOSE Fellow. Member of The Society of Instrument and Control Engineers, The Japan Society for Aerospace and Space Sciences, IEEE, etc. Proposed the establishment of the Graduate School of SDM, and engaged in the international surveys and preparations for 10 years before the opening. For this paper, was in charge of the integration of the entire process from the creation of the scenario, execution of education, publication of results, and extraction of issues.Discussions with Reviewers1 OverallComments and Questions (Naoto Kobayashi, Center for Research Strategy, Waseda University)This paper presents the curriculum and the basic concept and mechanism for the establishment of the Graduate School of System Design and Management (SDM) that newly opened at the Keio University in 2008. The school has unique characteristics unseen elsewhere. In this effort, multiple disciplines are integrated transcending the conventional disciplines to solve the social issues, and it is a new and attractive attempt in the practical education. The article is an extremely useful report in terms of social and education consequences.However, looking at the first draft as a research paper, there are certain points lacking. First, I can understand the historical developments that led to the establishment of the Graduate School of SDM, but I cannot see what exactly the authors of the paper did in that process. I understand that the university itself took action to create this new school (or some preparatory organization), but I would like to know what the authors specifically did, such as designing and building the SDM as a whole, or some practical activities such as “5.2 Evaluation by the students” or “5.3.3 Collaboration with business world and overseas institutions”. I also think the points that are stated in this paper should be organized and discussed.To convert this into a Synthesiology research paper, (1) first clarify what the authors did in establishing the Graduate School of SDM, and (2) complete the paper by describing the research objective of this study; the scenario; the selection, synthesis, and integration of the elements; and the evaluation of results and future developments (as written in the “Instruction”).To be considered as a research paper, the following development may be taken.[Example 1] Thinking with emphasis on the synthesis method of the new Graduate School of SDM where multiple disciplines are integrated (in this case, the authors must play central roles in the establishment of the graduate school).1. Research objective: “To develop the synthesis method for the newly established Graduate School of SDM” etc.2. Scenario: By discussing the synthetic method for the conventional graduate school of SDM and SDM science, describe the scenario for the construction of true SDM science and education through future curriculum revisions.3. Selection of the elements and their synthesis and integration: Describe why the multiple disciplines (elements) needed for SDM science in establishing the Graduate School of SDM were selected, and how they were integrated as a whole.4. Evaluation of the result and future development: Based on the above decisions, investigate whether the concept of education and research of the Graduate School of SDM for “looking at both the trees and the forest” was thoroughly achieved. If the initial goal was not achieved, suggest improvements to achieve the goals. If the goal was achieved, consider the points that will lead to further advancement. [Example 2] Thinking with emphasis on the verification of the principles and practice of the Graduate School of SDM (In this case, the authors must play central roles in the verification and evaluation.)Comments and Questions (Motoyuki Akamatsu, Human Technology Research Institute, AIST)The draft gives an impression that it is an article introducing the graduate school, and the point as a thesis is not clear. Please clarify the points that you wish to communicate in terms of synthesiology, delete the parts that are unrelated to enable the readers to get to the point.As a Synthesiology paper, please describe the overall effort as a scenario rather than merely listing the facts. You should describe how the whole process of curriculum creation, actual education, the effect of the education at the Graduate School of SDM was conducted with what kind of objectives or intentions, and how it was realized. Moreover, what did you think the students acquired upon seeing the actual results produced by the students? I think you can provide useful information to the readers if you state such objectives, facts, and your interpretations.Answer (Naohiko Kohtake)Ohkami is the proponent of the Graduate School of SDM, and had engaged in international surveys and preparations for about 10 years prior to the establishment of the School. Maeno and Nishimura are faculty members since its establishment. Maeno is in charge of the overall concept of the Graduate School

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