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ASEE 2021 Gulf-Southwest Annual Conference

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Byron Newberry, Baylor University

Paper ID #35150How the Pandemic Improved My Teaching: Consolidating gains from a timeof lossDr. Byron Newberry, Baylor University Byron Newberry is Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Baylor University. He holds BS and MS degrees in Aerospace Engineering and a PhD in Engineering Mechanics. His technical background is in aerospace materials and structures, and in ultrasonic non-destructive evaluation, but his recent work has been in the areas of engineering ethics, philosophy of engineering and technology, and higher education research. He primarily teaches engineering design, engineering and technology ethics, and

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Randall D. Manteufel, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Amir Karimi P.E., The University of Texas at San Antonio

program, with introduction to the developing communication skills andunderstanding engineering ethics as early as the Freshman year, typically accomplished in anintroductory engineering design/graphics course.It is understandable that some faculty become disconnected with the ABET continuous improvementprocess, especially where there is little or weak connection between the course they teach and thecollection/analysis of data used to assess SO. Faculty are often helping student develop asengineers, which is a process that is not reserved for the senior design courses. In many cases,faculty could contribute more strongly to the ABET continuous improvement cycle. In some cases,they may need to just document what they currently do in a course or

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Randy Hugh Brooks, Texas A&M University

was necessary in the first year curriculum was computerprogramming.”3Engineering and physics faculty worked closely to adjust course and lab design towards a moreproject-based structure which included the development of custom lab equipment to better targetthe physical elements of the physics concepts presented in lecture.While metrics around retention and science/math scores were the key drivers for the curriculumchange, additional adjustments previously in discussion were also re-considered, such as theengineering ethics course. Only available for juniors or seniors, this course was often left untilthe final semester, while the students were interviewing for jobs, and administered jointly with Proceedings of the 2021

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ASEE 2021 Gulf-Southwest Annual Conference

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Randy Hugh Brooks, Texas A&M University

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. a. Make connections across math, physics, and engineering courses. b. Re-inforce the importance of developing quality writing skills. c. Show how other subjects such as history, ethics, and musical improvisation may cross paths with or support engineering views and mindsets. 4. Overview of first-year engineering core/foundation courses. a. Share ABET student learning outcomes and expound on expectations. b. Conduct a detailed explanation of common course topics for first-year courses to include expected prerequisite knowledge. c. Identify support resources available to students. 5. Explore industry sectors, highlighting various majors involved in each. a. Link to

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Kenneth R. Leitch P.E., West Texas A&M University; Nathan Howell, College of Engineering, West Texas A&M University; Erick Benjamin Butler, West Texas A&M University; Vinu Unnikrishnan, West Texas A&M University

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toosmall to be SL. Thus, the use of SL as aneducational tool, especially in higher education,is to both to teach and to serve in equal measure. Figure 1. Conceptual diagram explaining theConsidering a broad sampling of SL in STEM uniqueness of service-learning (SL).education as provided in peer-reviewed literature, SL has shown beneficial outcomes particularly withregard to the types of learning objectives that have generally been more challenging to achieve in traditionalengineering coursework. These objectives include instruction in ethical responsibility, engineeringsolutions in a global context, and contemporary issues5. SL has documented effectiveness for instructionin related ideas including effective learning of sustainability6, broadened

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B. Michael Aucoin P.E., Texas A&M University; Brandon Bowen, Texas A&M University

practice. Notwithstanding these benefits, there are also potential creepy aspects totracking members of an organization. Employees may readily perceive the technology to be overlyinvasive and Big Brother-like and used against them16,29. Accordingly, ethical and applicationconsiderations are critically important in addressing workforce analytics and leadership.Historical perspective is useful to this topic33. In the early 1900s, scientific management was thepredominant approach to organizing work. It involved dissecting steps in production, and thencontinually optimizing these steps to maximize productivity. Beneath this approach were two core Proceedings of the 2021 ASEE Gulf-Southwest Annual Conference

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ASEE 2021 Gulf-Southwest Annual Conference

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Hannah Lynn Johnson; Ulan Dakeev, Sam Houston State University

demonstration purposes. Introduction In this ever-changing world, the need for alternative power systems and buildingsupplies has been increasing. Future generations will benefit from those who make moreenvironmentally-conscious choices on how they leave their footprints on Earth. One way tobe more environmentally conscious is to build sustainably, whether through ethically sourcedminerals, recycled plastics, reusing items that would otherwise be deemed single-use, or evenusing industrial waste products to build a structure. While sustainable development's primarygoal is to rationalize the use of natural resources, utilizing other materials that are consideredwaste is also living sustainably. Through this

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Brandon Bakka, University of Texas at Austin; Henry Grady Rylander III P.E., The University of Texas at Austin; Mia K. Markey, University of Texas at Austin; Julia N Savoy, University of Wisconsin - Madison

understanding of the common tasks and procedures these cliniciansperform. Based on these observations, students are identifying and developing problem statementsaround common issues clinician’s encounter. There is a particular emphasis on understanding thehealthcare workflow, and the ethical, compliance, and regulatory issues of the clinic. Students arealso tasked with understanding and articulating the needs of various stakeholders. The classultimately culminates in students submitting a presentation that summarizes the considerations of theearly design process.The bulk of the class time will consist of students undergoing direct clinical immersion. Thisincludes meeting with healthcare professionals in various roles, observing medical