Engineeringin

Engineeringin is not a widely established discipline in mainstream engineering literature. The term commonly appears as a concatenation of the words engineering and in, or as a brand name, rather than as a formal field with an official curriculum or body of knowledge. Because it lacks a single, accepted definition, its meaning is highly context-dependent and may vary by author, organization, or project.

Possible interpretations include: (a) applying engineering thinking and methods within non-engineering domains such as business, policy, or education; (b) a focus within information and software engineering on integrating engineering practices into information systems; and (c) a branded initiative or platform that promotes interdisciplinary collaboration and cross-domain skill development. In practice, discussions about engineeringin approaches emphasize systems thinking, lifecycle management, risk assessment, user-centered design, sustainability, and collaboration across disciplines. Education programs that adopt this approach may teach engineers to work with designers, social scientists, and domain experts to address complex problems.

Because the term is informal, usage can be inconsistent and citations are sparse. For researchers and practitioners, clarifying scope and definitions when using the term is important to avoid ambiguity. Related concepts include systems engineering, engineering design, engineering education, and interdisciplinary design, which offer established frameworks for integrating engineering practices across domains.