Guizella A. Rocabado and MaryKay Orgill,
J. Chem. Educ. 2026,
DOI: 10.1021/acs.jchemed.5c01779,
This article explores authentic systems thinking from the perspective of systems chemists and compares these views with existing definitions in educational literature. The findings identify complexity as the central characteristic of authentic systems thinking, suggesting that the integration of systems thinking into the classroom should prioritize the development of students’ capacity to engage with complexity.