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Engineering Practice for a Moral World

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brian Houston, University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown

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2006-1358: ETHICS - A TOUGH CHOICEBrian Houston, University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown BRIAN L. HOUSTON is an Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering Technology at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown and Managing Partner of Roundtable Engineering Solutions, LLC. Prior to academia, he worked as a Senior Design Engineer in the petrochemical industry and is licensed in several states. He received a B.A. from Northwestern University in 1986, and a B.S./M.S. in Civil Engineering from Oklahoma State University in 1997/99. Page 11.599.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006

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Moral Development, Engineering Pedagogy and Ethics Instruction

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Donna Riley, Smith College; Ida Ngambeki, Smith College; Lionel Claris, Smith College

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2006-256: THE ETHICS BLOG: STUDENTS MAKING CONNECTIONS AMONGETHICS, THERMODYNAMICS, AND LIFEDonna Riley, Smith College Donna Riley is Assistant Professor in the Picker Engineering Program at Smith College. Her work focuses on implementing liberative pedagogies in engineering education.Ida Ngambeki, Smith College Ida Ngambeki is a student at Smith College.Lionel Claris, Smith College Lionel Claris holds a master's degree in education from Smith College and currently teaches Spanish and French to elementary school students in Springfield, MA. He is a passionate advocate for new ways of thinking about learning, involved locally in the Holistic School Project of Amherst and the Re

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Engineering Practice for a Moral World

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Gene Moriarty, San Jose State University

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2006-507: THE ETHICS ENGINE: A MATHEMATICAL APPROACH FORMOTIVATING ENGINEERING ETHICS DISCUSSIONGene Moriarty, San Jose State University Page 11.1288.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 The Ethics Engine: A Mathematical Approach for Motivating Engineering Ethics DiscussionAbstractI distinguish three kinds of engineering: Traditional Engineering of the past, ModernistEngineering of the present, and Focal Engineering of the future. I associate Virtue Ethics (VE)with the person who stands out in Traditional Engineering, Conceptual Ethics (CE) with theprocess which stands out in Modernist Engineering, and Material Ethics (ME) with the

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Engineering Practice for a Moral World

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Paul Rossler, Oklahoma State University; Martin High, Oklahoma State University

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2006-1810: A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF PROFESSIONAL ETHICS: WHAT CANTHE ETHICS OF THE LEGAL PROFESSION TEACH ENGINEERS?Martin High, Oklahoma State University MARTIN S. HIGH founded and co-directs the Legal Studies in Engineering Program at Oklahoma State University and is an Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering at Oklahoma State University. Professor High earned his B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. in chemical engineering from Penn State, and a J.D. from the University of Tulsa. He is licensed as an attorney in Oklahoma, registered as a Patent Attorney to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office, and licensed as a professional engineer in Pennsylvania.Paul Rossler, Oklahoma State

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New Horizons in Academic Integrity

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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William Jordan, Baylor University; Bill Elmore, Mississippi State University

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2006-1015: ENGINEERING ETHICS AND MORAL THEORIES: A STUDENTPERSPECTIVEWilliam Jordan, Baylor University WILLIAM JORDAN is Professor and Department Chair of Mechanical Engineering at Baylor University. He has B.S. and M.S. degrees in Metallurgical Engineering from the Colorado School of Mines. He has an M.A. degree in Theology from Denver Seminary. His Ph.D. was in mechanics and materials engineering from Texas A & M University. He teaches materials oriented courses and his main research area deals with the mechanical behavior of composite materials. He also writes and does research in the areas of engineering ethics and engineering education. He is a registered metallurgical

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Moral Development, Engineering Pedagogy and Ethics Instruction

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kevin Schmaltz, Western Kentucky University

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2006-1556: ENGINEERING ETHICS INSTRUCTION AS AN INTEGRATEDPROFESSIONAL COMPONENTKevin Schmaltz, Western Kentucky University Kevin Schmaltz teaches thermo-fluid and professional component courses in Mechanical Engineering, including the Freshman Experience course, Sophomore Design, Junior Design and the Senior Project Design course sequence. Prior to teaching at WKU, he was a project engineer for Shell Oil, designing and building oil and gas production facilities for offshore platforms in the Gulf of Mexico. Page 11.563.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006

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Moral Development, Engineering Pedagogy and Ethics Instruction

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kirsty Mills, University of New Mexico

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semiconductor device fabrication, now focus on the societal and ethical implications of nanotechnology and other emerging technologies. In response to the increasing need for interdisciplinary function, she initiated and leads the University of New Mexico's 'Science and Society Dialogue' project, embraced by a wide range of University departments, schools and institutes. As well as teaching engineering ethics, Dr. Mills offers seminars and workshops to a range of stakeholder groups. Page 11.48.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 A Graduate Level Ethics Course

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Ethics Integration in the Engineering Curriculum

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jenny Lo, Virginia Tech; Vinod Lohani, Virginia Tech; Jennifer Mullin, Virginia Tech

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Engineering Ethics

2006-1997: INTRODUCTION OF CONTEMPORARY ENGINEERING ETHICSISSUES IN A FRESHMAN ENGINEERING COURSEJenny Lo, Virginia Tech Jenny Lo is an assistant professor in the Department of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech. She is the co-coordinator of the first semester engineering course and is interested in curriculum development, engineering ethics, and undergraduate research efforts.Vinod Lohani, Virginia Tech Vinod Lohani is an associate professor in the Department of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech. He is the co-coordinator of the first semester engineering course and has multiple interests including international collaborations, curricular reform, and development of lab experiences for

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Engineering Practice for a Moral World

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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George Catalano, State University of New York-Binghamton

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2006-230: ENGINEERING IN A MORALLY DEEP WORLDGeorge Catalano, State University of New York-Binghamton Dr. Catalano is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering. He researches and teaches in the areas of engineering design, the fluid dynamics of the natural world and applied mathematics and is included in the Philosophers’ Index for his work in environmental ethics Page 11.568.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Engineering in a Morally Deep WorldAbstractA new code of ethics is offered for engineering and is compared and contrasted topresently existing codes. Present day engineering

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Moral Development, Engineering Pedagogy and Ethics Instruction

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christan Whysong, Virginia Tech; Jenny Lo, Virginia Tech; Kumar Mallikarjunan, Virginia Tech

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2006-914: IMPROVING ETHICS STUDIES THROUGH A SPIRAL THEMEDCURRICULUM IN BIOLOGICAL SYSTEMS ENGINEERINGChristan Whysong, Virginia Tech Christan Whysong is an undergraduate student in the Department of Biological Systems Engineering at Virginia Tech. She has been involved with multiple undergraduate research projects including one to enhance engineering ethics education at the undergraduate level.Jenny Lo, Virginia Tech Jenny Lo is an assistant professor with the Department of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech.Kumar Mallikarjunan, Virginia Tech Kumar Mallikarjunan is an associate professor with the Deparmtent of Biological Systems Engineering at Virginia Tech

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New Horizons in Academic Integrity

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Murali Krishnamurthi, Northern Illinois University; Jason Rhode, Northern Illinois University

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New Horizons in Academic Integrity

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Trevor Harding, Kettering University; Cynthia Finelli, University of Michigan; Donald Carpenter, Lawrence Technological University

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2006-636: CHEATING IN COLLEGE AND ITS INFLUENCE ON ETHICALBEHAVIOR IN PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING PRACTICETrevor Harding, Kettering University Dr. Trevor S. Harding is Associate Professor of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering at Kettering University where he teaches courses in engineering materials and manufacturing. Dr. Harding's research interests include wear phenomenon in orthopeadic implants, ethical development in engineering undergraduates, and pedagogical innovations in environmental education. Currently, Trevor serves on the ERM Division Board of Directors and on the Kettering University Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning Advisory Board.Cynthia Finelli, University of

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Moral Development, Engineering Pedagogy and Ethics Instruction

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yilmaz Hatipkarasulu, Texas A&M University; James H. Gill, Jr., Jr., Louisiana State University

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2006-660: ETHICAL IDENTIFICATION AND BUILDING TRUST FOR THEBUILT ENVIRONMENT: A SYSTEMS APPROACHYilmaz Hatipkarasulu, Texas A&M University Yilmaz Hatipkarasulu is an Assistant Professor at Department of Construction Science, Texas A&M University. He holds a BS in Civil Engineering Degree from Cukurova University, Turkey, and MS and PhD Degrees in Civil Engineering from Louisiana State University.James H. Gill, Jr., Louisiana State University James, H. Gill, Jr. is a Professional in Residence and holder of Contractors Education Trust Fund Chair and Endowed Professorship for Applied Professional Ethics at Department of Construction Management and Industrial Engineering, Louisiana State

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New Horizons in Academic Integrity

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Adly Fam, University at Buffalo, SUNY; Indranil Sarkar, University at Buffalo, SUNY; Khaled Almuhareb, University at Buffalo, SUNY

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professional and personallevels as well as to remind them of the university policies in this regard.After considerable deliberation, it was decided to use the subject of the course itself to analyzethe consequences of cheating and in the process, convey the moral and ethical messages to thestudents.As it turned out, the resulting analysis proved to be very enlightening and could be of value inevaluating school policies that deal with cheating and ethics. This analysis could also be used tohelp formulate such policies. By presenting this material as a part of the course in probability, itwas very well received by the students and had a very good impact