Conference Session

FPD3 -- Professional Issues for First-Year Courses

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew Lau, Pennsylvania State University

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First-Year Programs

AC 2007-566: ENGAGING FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS IN ETHICAL ISSUES VIASTAR TREKAndrew Lau, Pennsylvania State University Page 12.614.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Engaging First-Year Students in Ethical Issues via Star TrekIntroductionThis paper describes the First-Year Seminar (FYS), The Ethics of Star Trek, inspired by the bookof the same name by Judith Barad and Ed Robertson. It has been taught for the past four years asone of about sixty different FYS’s offered by the College of Engineering. Since 1999, all newstudents must complete one of these one-credit courses as part of the university generaleducation requirement. This specific course is

Conference Session

FPD4 -- Hands-on & Real-World Studies

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Larry Bland, John Brown University

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First-Year Programs

will continually be adapting and learning as theyencounter rapidly changing technologies throughout the world and become cognizant of societal,economic and ethical issues. International design requirements will challenge engineeringstudents to understand other cultures and the ways their designs will affect multiple societies. Ifthese designs are developed with cross-cultural teams, there will be the added challenge ofmanaging various cultural dynamics. Page 12.872.2In 1994, the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) analyzed the changes neededfor engineering education.3 Their report stated that engineering education programs must

Conference Session

FPD9 -- Teaching Methods & Technology

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Margot Vigeant, Bucknell University; Karen Marosi, Bucknell University; Ronald Ziemian, Bucknell University

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incoming engineering students to take the introductorycourse, ENGR 100: Exploring engineering. The course is typically taught by a team ofeight faculty and has an enrollment of approximately 200. In the Fall semester of 2002,ENGR 100 was changed from a large-lecture-based course to a modular course based ona seminar format (Vigeant et al, ASEE conference proceedings, 2003). Students couldselect two of eight seminars focused on areas of interest to them, ranging from buildingand analyzing trebuchets to computer programming. These seminars were taken betweentwo large lecture modules, the first introducing engineering as a profession and the finalone introducing professional responsibility and ethics. This drastic change wasundertaken for several

Conference Session

FPD7 -- Service Learning

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Promiti Dutta, Columbia University; Alexander Haubold, Columbia University

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First-Year Programs

contemporary issues. • An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice. • An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility. • An ability to communicate effectively. • The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context. • This course provides students with the necessary tools (mathematics, chemistry, physics, Page 12.623.11 Earth sciences, and engineering science) to understand and implement the underlying principles used in the engineering of processes and systems. • This course prepares students for

Conference Session

FPD3 -- Professional Issues for First-Year Courses

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Karen High, Oklahoma State University; Rebecca Damron, Oklahoma State University

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material, test-taking skills, and college survival skills. • Professional Success – career planning and effective presentations. • Engineering Information – career and advisement information and research presentations/laboratory tours. • Engineering Design and Problem Solving – creativity, effective teams, brainstorming, process design, and product design. • Societal Issues of Engineers – ethics, diversity/international issues, environmental issues/sustainability, medicine and bioengineering. • Personal Development – stress management and other wellness issues.This course is a particularly good class to do problem-based, cooperative activitiesbecause it addresses the goal of giving students engineering

Conference Session

FPD5 -- Placement & Early Success

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joshua Peschel, Texas A&M University; Luciana Barroso, Texas A&M University; Anthony Cahill, Texas A&M University; James Morgan, Texas A&M University

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: Introduction to the engineering profession, ethics, and disciplines; development of skills in teamwork, problem solving and design; other topics included, depending on the major, are: emphasis on computer applications and programming; visualization and CAD tools; introduction to electrical circuits, semiconductor devices, digital logic, communications and their application in systems; Newton's laws, unit conversions, statistics, computers, Excel; basic graphics skills; visualization and orthographic drawings. Engineering 112. Foundations of Engineering II: Continuation of ENGR 111. Topics include, depending on the major: emphasis on computer applications and programming and solids modeling using CAD tools or other software

Conference Session

FPD12 -- Novel Approaches to First Year Programs

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Janet Meyer, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis; Nancy Lamm, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis; Joshua Smith, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis

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stated, students are enrolling with self-confidence but also with unrealistic perceptions ofcollege work. This is supported by Felder22 who says, “A sizable percentage of high schoolstudents lack the sound judgment, sense of responsibility, and work ethic to do well in acurriculum as demanding as engineering, and they’re not likely to magically acquire these thingsin the summer between high school and college.”It is important that faculty who work with freshman students are aware of both perceptions andthe need to provide interventions that promote success. While Sidle & McReynolds23 found thatthe majority of students taking a learning community course agreed that “taking thecourse…increased their belief that they could succeed,” they did

Conference Session

FPD11 -- Multidisciplinary Experiences

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mehrube Mehrubeoglu, Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi; Lifford McLauchlan, Texas A&M University-Kingsville

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the technicalskills, the students are also expected to develop soft skills that are necessary in the engineeringand technology fields, such as teamwork, ethical and professional responsibilities,communications, and time management, all deemed an integral part of the learning experience,and necessary by the ABET accreditation guidelines.Since introductory courses play an important role in student retention and success, there is a needto generate new ideas and develop creative teaching strategies to ensure student interest,attention and learning. Many groups studied innovative methods to achieve the desiredclassroom goals. The following section reviews some of the relevant findings in the literature.The proposed method and its pilot

Conference Session

FPD7 -- Service Learning

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bert Davy, Morgan State University; Indranil Goswami, Morgan State University; Jiang Li, Morgan State University; Gbekeloluwa Oguntimen, Morgan State University; Charles Oluokun, Morgan State University; Arcadio Sincero, Morgan State University

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Second hour 1 Introductions. ASCE video. Ethics Design-Build, Bid Process, Project and liability groups 2 Planning & Design Process Project introduction, Timelines 3 Analysis & Design Tools- Problem Definition & Formulation Spreadsheet useage 4 Structure Lecture 1 Computer Simulation & Programming 5 Geotechnical Lecture 1 Design Evaluation & Modification 6 Environmental Lecture 1 Design Evaluation & Modification 7 Transportation Lecture 1 Preliminary Design Due 8 Water Resources Lecture 1

Conference Session

FPD5 -- Placement & Early Success

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carol Gattis, University of Arkansas; Bryan Hill, University of Arkansas; Abraham Lachowsky, University of Arkansas

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eligible. The interest of becoming a mentor will grow significantly asthe program ages, thus making the future mentor selection pool larger.Incentives, besides altruistic, need to exist for mentor accountability and the success of theprogram. Most successful programs provide credit hours for mentoring work, such as aleadership course with their grade based on mentoring performance, or the mentors can receivean hourly wage for their work. In our program, we chose to pay our mentors.2) Mentor TrainingAn initial mentor training session is critical before the mentors meet their mentees. Mentorsmust be well versed on campus resources, understand the ethics involved, avoid makingdecisions for their mentees, understand how to listen, be prepared to

Conference Session

FPD11 -- Multidisciplinary Experiences

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John-David Yoder, Ohio Northern University; Beverly Jaeger, Northeastern University; John K. Estell, Ohio Northern University

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, Page 12.1122.11students should be capable of remembering a few facts and details. Again, emphasize the valueof this practice for them and for their listeners. OME is a great opportunity for multiple lessonsin the engineering profession. RESPONSES to: "Beyond educational value of content, what do you think were some of the objectives for having the OME ?" Left blank Exposure to engineering values and ethical isues Students teach class, Respect for starting class Show the potential impact of being an engineer Conduct outside research, Develop research skills Learn how things work, Engage in critical

Conference Session

FPD12 -- Novel Approaches to First Year Programs

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cecelia Wigal, University of Tennessee-Chattanooga; Ignatius Fomunung, University of Tennessee-Chattanooga; Edwin Foster, University of Tennessee-Chattanooga; Ronald Goulet, University of Tennessee-Chattanooga

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• use at least one proven means for deciding between design alternatives • recognize and communicate constraints and codes and/or standards for a design • recognize and apply ethical decision-making practices. • organize, participate in, and document team meetings • participate as a contributing team member in the design and problem solving processesThey should also be able to • apply graphical 2-D and 3-D drawing principles • use a 3-D drawing software package • use the principles of good oral communications to effectively communicate major ideas • use Microsoft PowerPoint software to aid oral presentations • use Microsoft Project for creating a simple Gantt Chart • use principles of good

Conference Session

FPD10 -- Pre-Engineering and Bridge Programs

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cecelia Wigal, University of Tennessee-Chattanooga; Molly Littleton, Signal Centers

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& Design Communication Documents) Product Validation (Designed Object)Figure 2.0: The Design Process (UTC Emphasis)IED Course Learning ObjectivesAfter completing the IED course, the students should know how to • formulate a problem statement • create project objectives • distinguish between functions and specifications • use idea generation exercises to generate alternative solutions to a problem • use at least one proven means for deciding between design alternatives • recognize and communicate constraints and codes and/or standards for a design • recognize and apply ethical decision-making practices

Conference Session

FPD2 -- Highlighting First-Year Programs

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph Schimmels, Marquette University

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First-Year Programs

Importance to SocietyStudents are involved in three activities to develop their understanding of the role of engineersand their importance to society. These activities are: 1) summer reading of a book7 motivatingthe need of more and better engineering to improve the environment and the quality of lifefollowed by reflection, writing, and discussion, 2) reading, reflection, writing, and discussionrelated to technology, society, and ethics, and 3) research into the different types of engineeringfollowed by reflection, writing, and discussion related to their career interests.2.1.2 The Nature of Engineering Problems and Strategies for Their SolutionStudents are involved in two activities to develop their understanding of the nature ofengineering

Conference Session

FPD5 -- Placement & Early Success

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Beverly Jaeger, Northeastern University; Susan Freeman, Northeastern University; Richard Whalen, Northeastern University

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the X-Planes”, looks at two companies trying to meet thesame design goals from two very different approaches and emphasizes the importance of proper Page 12.560.8analysis and dealing with design tradeoffs. Another is a film which presents engineering disastersthat often have resulted in the loss of life and property and diminished engineering credibility.Homework associated with each varies from answering questions about the topic to in-depthanalysis and class presentations. For example, in the disasters movie each Major Design Projectteam is assigned one of the disasters to further research the technical and ethical issues that wereinvolved

Conference Session

FPD5 -- Placement & Early Success

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christopher Papadopoulos; Karen Brucks, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee; Eric Key, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee; Ethan Munson, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee; K Vairavan, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

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AC 2007-2930: A SCHOLARSHIP RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION STRATEGYTHAT SUCCESSFULLY ATTRACTS DIVERSE AND ACADEMICALLYTALENTED FRESHMENChris Papadopoulos, University of Wisconsin -Milwaukee Chris Papadopoulos is Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering and Mechanics at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. He is the PI of the UWM Computer Science, Engineering and Mathematics > Scholarship Program. His teaching and research interests are in engineeing mechanics, structural stability, engineering ethics, and engineering education. He is a recipient of the 2006 Ferdinand P. Beer and E. Russell Johnston, Jr. Outstanding New Mechanics Educator Award through the Mechanics Division of ASEE.Karen