Conference Session

New Learning Paradigms I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Margaret Huyck, Illinois Institute of Technology; Kristin Bryant, Illinois Institute of Technology; Daniel Ferguson, Ohio Northern University

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Educational Research and Methods

AC 2009-1032: THE IMPACT OF REFLECTIONS IN SERVICE LEARNING ANDOTHER UNDERGRADUATE TEAM PROJECT LEARNINGMargaret Huyck, Illinois Institute of Technology Margaret Huyck is Professor in the Institute of Psychology, Illinois Institute of Technology. Her areas of expertise include adult development and program evaluation. She has been working with the IPRO Program at IIT for many years. She was a co-PI on an NSF CCLI-1 grant for adapting an EPICS Service Learning Pathway at IIT; and is the PI for a collaborative project funded with an NSF CCLI-2 grant to measure and identify best practices in multidisciplinary teamwork and awareness of ethical issues.Kristin Bryant, Illinois Institute of Technology

Conference Session

Emerging Information Technologies

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

C. Richard Helps, Brigham Young University; Bret Swan, Brigham Young University

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Information Systems

programsoffering themTopic %Written Communication 87Oral communication 83Engineering Ethics 76Project Planning and Scheduling 72Decision making 68Teambuilding 66Team Dynamics

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hamid Vakilzadian, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Dietmar Moeller, University of Hamburg

communication as well as a good knowledge of information technology isneeded for preparing students to write reports and explain them in team meetings. These softskills are important to provide students with adequate knowledge in using and displaying anefficient and informed use of information technology. Others, part of the requirements forNo. 10, are intended for the professional skills of the student. These are necessary but are notlimited to project management, ethics, and leadership skills for engineers.2. Program Evaluation and AssessmentA solid assessment and evaluation should be included as part of any program. Currently,engineering programs are being assessed every six years by ABET. Criterion No. 3, which isspecific for engineering programs

Conference Session

Beyond the Engineering Classroom

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew Traum, University of North Texas; Sharon Karackattu, University of North Texas

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First-Year Programs

if they choose to changedisciplines on their own before experiencing hardship in major-specific upper-division classes. Wecall this academic self-selection process “soft weeding.” Page 14.503.3MethodsThe MEE Department offers a first-year experience course sequence taught over two consecutivesemesters called MEE Practice I & II, which is offered in a series of 1-hour seminars. Enteringfreshmen generally enrolled in MEE Practice I in Fall 2007, and 88% subsequently returned inSpring 2008 for MEE Practice II. The semesters began with interactive ethics seminars taught bythe instructor of record for the first 4 weeks to illuminate the

Conference Session

Capstone Design I

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Widmann, California Polytechnic State University; Lynne Slivovsky, California Polytechnic State University; Brian Self, California Polytechnic State University; J. Kevin Taylor, California Polytechnic State University

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Design in Engineering Education

real-world problem satisfies all specified project requirements, such as marketing, engineering, and constraints. 4. Evaluate the effectiveness of one's own team and other teams' designs. 5. Effectively contribute one's own disciplinary knowledge on a team as well as locate and evaluate new information. 6. Contribute to effective project management (e.g., through the use of Gantt charts). 7. Effectively communicate with others in a team, fulfilling one's individual role in the project and in interfacing with customers. 8. Employ principles of effective communication. 9. Employ ethical practices in all aspects of the design process. 10. Reflect on aspects of design and the design process.Content and experiences

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship Education: Crossdisciplinary Programs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bruce Mutter, Bluefield State College

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

steel bridge design. Winning and placing second inconference competitions qualified two of BSC teams to compete in national ASCE competitionsin Denver, CO and San Diego, CA in recent years.Competitions described above enhance the Institutional Mission by recognizing that the missionof the college is to provide students an affordable, geographically and electronically accessibleopportunity for public higher education. The School demonstrates its commitment to thisundergraduate education mission by providing an experienced, dedicated faculty and staffdelivering quality Engineering Technology programs. The SET programs are designed andoperated to promote BSC students’ intellectual, personal, ethical, and cultural development.The School and its

Conference Session

Global Engineering Education: Developments, Implementations

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ashraf Alkhairy, Alfaisal University; Leland Blank, Texas A&M University; Duane Boning, MIT; David Cardwell, University of Cambridge; W Craig Carter, MIT; Nick Collings, University of Cambridge; Allan Hayhurst, University of Cambridge; William Milne; Peter Robinson, University of Cambridge; Warren Seering, MIT; Kenneth Smith, MIT; Sallie Sheppard, Texas A&M University; Bill Stronge, University of Cambridge

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International

, and engineering(b) an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data(c) an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability(d) an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams(e) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems(f) an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility(g) an ability to communicate effectively(h) the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context(i) a recognition of the need for, and an

Conference Session

Assessment and Continuous Improvement in Electronics and Electrical ET Programs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nasser Alaraje, Michigan Technological University

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Engineering Technology

surveys.Table 1 shows the EET PEOs. Table 1 Electrical Engineering Technology Program Educational Objectives 1PEO 1 Graduates of the program will be well prepared for their first position in the field. Graduates of the program will be successfully employed in a degree related job or pursing anPEO 2 additional degree. Employers will be satisfied with the performance of the program graduates, skills including:PEO 3 Effective teamwork and communication in a professional environment, and professional ethics. Graduates of the program will be satisfied with their education and show the ability toPEO 4 continuously improve their skills and professionally

Conference Session

Assessment and Continuous Improvement in Electronics and Electrical ET Programs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nasser Alaraje, Michigan Technological University; John Irwin, Michigan Technological University

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Engineering Technology

An ability to function effectively on teams ( ABET 2.e )Outcome 6 An ability to identify, analyze and solve technical problems (ABET 2.f )Outcome 7 An ability to communicate effectively (ABET 2.g )Outcome 8 A recognition of the need for and ability to engage in lifelong learning (ABET 2.h )Outcome 9 An ability to understand professional, ethical and social responsibilities (ABET 2.I ) A respect for diversity and a knowledge of contemporary professional, societal and global issuesOutcome 10 (ABET 2.j )Outcome 11 A commitment to quality, timeliness and continuous improvement (ABET 2.k) The application of circuit analysis and design, computer programming, associated software

Conference Session

Pedagogy and Assessment I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ehsan Sheybani; Singli Garcia-Otero; Keith Williamson

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

Programs, engineeringprograms must demonstrate that their students attain: Page 14.696.1a) an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineeringb) an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret datac) an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realisticconstraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety,manufacturability, and sustainabilityd) an ability to function on multidisciplinary teamse) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problemsf) an understanding of professional and ethical responsibilityg

Conference Session

Implementation of the Civil Engineering Body of Knowledge and Recent ABET Experiences

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrea Welker, Villanova University

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Civil Engineering

students to pursue both knowledge and wisdom, and to aspire to ethical and moral leadership within their chosen careers, their community, and the world. We value a spirit of community among all members of the college that respects academic freedom and inquiry, the discovery and cultivation of new knowledge, and continued innovation in all that we do.The mission statement of the University is reflected in these mission statements. In addition,these mission statements guided the development of our objectives, which are presented later inthis paper.FacultyA full-time teaching load in the College of Engineering at Villanova is 12 contact hours persemester. If a faculty member is an active scholar, this load is reduced to 9

Conference Session

Sustainability and Environmental Issues

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Belle Wei, San Jose State University; Patricia Backer, San Jose State University

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

-wide Climate Solutions InitiativeThe Climate Solutions Initiative (CSI)11 involves a truly transdisciplinary educational approach.This project was an effort between the CoE, five other colleges at SJSU and the Institute forSocial Responsibility, Education and Ethics. The purpose of the CSI course is threefold: (i) toprepare students for the ethical challenges that they will face in their lives and careers, (ii) toexpose students to the different paradigms used by professionals from other fields, and (iii) toengage students with faculty who are at the forefront of their respective disciplines. The CSIcurriculum project was piloted in Fall 2008. Six SJSU faculty members, representing theColleges of Business, Science, Engineering, Applied

Conference Session

Potpourri

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ronald Welch, University of Texas, Tyler

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First-Year Programs

laboratory data collection and report writing,team forming and experiences, improved (technical) writing skills, and designexperiences. Table 1. Course Objectives1. Explain the engineering profession and engineering ethics.2. Use technical communication skills to explain the results/analysis of introductorylaboratory exercises in Civil, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineering and ComputerScience.3. Explain engineering analysis and design.4. Analyze data collected during laboratory exercises.5. Analyze the impact engineering has had on the modern world.6. Design a simple engineering device, write a design report, and present the design aspart of team

Conference Session

ASCE Policy 465: Raising the Bar

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth Fridley, University of Alabama; Debra Larson, Northern Arizona University; Kevin Hall, University of Arkansas; Kevin Sutterer, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; James Alleman, Purdue University; Kenneth McManis, University of Louisiana; Jean-Pierre Bardet, University of Southern California; Brett Gunnink, Montana State University; George List, North Carolina State University; Roger Smith, Texas A&M University; Thomas Lenox, American Society of Civil Engineers

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Civil Engineering

at LOA 5 – Synthesis - is not easily fulfilled by all current civil engineeringgraduates, so the response could merely reflect that some programs are skeptical that allgraduates have demonstrated an ability to design a complex system or process. The lowerresponse for that outcome in Table 1A could also be a function of the rubric specified. The rubricidentifies LOA5 - Synthesis as incorporating “realistic constraints such as economic,environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability.”Some of the surveyed programs may not expect graduates to consider more than one constraintin their designs. Thus, the graduates may be able to “design a complex system or process to meetdesired needs,” but not

Conference Session

DEED Poster Session

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Laura Ruhala, University of Southern Indiana

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Design in Engineering Education

commonly for each specialty. Students are advised by faculty members in theirdiscipline. In the mechanical engineering specialty, we commonly have two students per project,but when appropriate, as in this project, we will have three students. The student learningoutcomes, associated ABET outcomes, and performance criteria for the course are listed in Table1. In addition to fulfilling the departmental objectives, this course also incorporates thefollowing university core curriculum (UCC) objectives:A. Enhancement of Cognitive Abilities- composition, speech, and math,B. Enhancement of Individual Development- ethics,C. Enhancement of Cultural and Natural Awareness - environmental, economic, health and safety, sustainability aspects of projects, as

Conference Session

Implementation of the Civil Engineering Body of Knowledge and Recent ABET Experiences

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kevin Sutterer, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

experts also identified topics that may or may not be appropriate for core knowledgein a geotechnical BOK, or that may be suitable for recommended study even if they maybe excluded from the core courses. These were the “differences” topics identified earlier.The following identifies these topics in no particular order, based on the interviews:≠ LRFD of geotechnical systems≠ Machine foundations≠ Engineering economics for geotechnical investigation, design and construction≠ Advanced testing (triaxial, controlled strain consol., flex. wall perm., etc.)≠ Advanced field testing (geophysical, dilatometer, pressuremeter)≠ Engineering management≠ Liability and loss prevention≠ Ethics≠ Geomorphology related to engineering behavior

Conference Session

Design for Society and the Environment

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Scott Reichle, Old Dominion University; Avery Bang, University of Colorado; Carol Considine, Old Dominion University

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Design in Engineering Education

scheduling of theproject.Criterion 3b: Demonstrate the ability to design and conduct experiments as well as analyze andinterpret data.This criterion is met with the data collection and analysis that was required as part of the sitesurvey as mentioned above. In addition, the team’s research and analysis of alternate bridgedesigns also demonstrates their skills for this criterion.Criterion 3c and 3e: Criterion 3c requires students to demonstrate the ability to design a system,component or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic,environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability and sustainability.Criterion 3e requires students to demonstrate the ability to identify, formulate, and

Conference Session

SE Curriculum and Course Management

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zulfa Zakaria, IIUM

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Software Engineering Constituent Committee

problems in this particularsituation. For the present purpose, an online survey was implemented during a five-month periodfrom the middle of February until June 2007. It covered 16 Australian universities that offeredaccredited BSE programs in Australian universities and was undertaken after being successfullysubjected to the required ethical review process (see the form in the Appendix below). Obtainingthe relevant information from these universities began with emails being sent to the respectiveBSE coordinators requesting details of their Software V&V courses and the lecturers involved. Afollow-up phone call was made if a coordinator did not reply. Once such information wasobtained, an email was sent to all the lecturers nominated to invite

Conference Session

New Learning Paradigms II

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Laura Hahn, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Alan Hansen, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

this end, we gathered andanalyzed student reflections on their learning experiences in a collaborative engineering projectbetween the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and the University of KwaZulu-Natal inSouth Africa.BackgroundThe Association of American Colleges and Universities’ LEAP (Liberal Education forAmerica’s Promise) initiative (2007) emphasizes global awareness and experience within its foursets of Essential Learning Outcomes that are critical for preparing university students for thetwenty-first century. The “personal and social responsibility” domain includes:• Civic knowledge and engagement—local and global• Intercultural knowledge and competence• Ethical reasoning and action• Foundations and skills for lifelong

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship Education: Assessment and Integrating Entrepreneurship into the Curriculum

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew Gerhart, Lawrence Technological University; Melissa Grunow, Lawrence Technological University

Tagged Divisions

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

Leadership Skills and Incorporation of a New Leadership CourseAbstractAs one part of a larger required leadership curriculum, a new course covering leadership modelsand practices was developed and administered. The course addresses many of the aspects of theentrepreneurial mindset including communication, teamwork, leadership, ethics and ethicaldecision-making, opportunity recognition, persistence, creativity, innovation, creative problemsolving, and critical thinking. Through in-class activities and games, as well as assignedcollaborative work, the course explores the various theories on leadership including relational,shared, global, and organizational models. Along with these models, integrity, character,diversity

Conference Session

ERM Potpourri

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Olga Pierrakos, James Madison University; Julie Trenor, Clemson University

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Educational Research and Methods

(N=10)participating in an NSF-funded Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program at alarge research university. Positive learning outcomes gains pertained to communication skills,validation of career path, experimentation skills, valuing cross-disciplinary expertise and lifelonglearning, and gaining confidence in working independently. Low ranked learning outcomespertained to (a) leadership skills, (b) project management skills, (c) understanding ethical issues,and (d) identifying problems. Further, qualitative data analysis revealed that undergraduateresearchers faced a number of challenges and frustrations pertinent to (a) scheduling, (b) timemanagement, (c) running experiments with limited familiarity to instruments and

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Design Constituents

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Phillip Wankat, Purdue University; Kamyar Haghighi, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

preparation seminar and in the majordesign experience courses. Additional assessments are done with the Fundamentals ofEngineering exam, an oral examination conducted by the members of the Industrial AdvisoryCouncil, and an extensive written and oral exit survey.Although their learning outcomes vary, all of the engineering programs at the university assessstudents for ABET criteria 3 a to k. However, there is no uniform time during students’ study forassessing students for the professional outcomes (MDE outcomes 4, 6 to 10 and 12). Forexample, some programs assess students for ethics in regular courses throughout the curriculum,some use sophomore professional seminars, others do this assessment with juniors inprofessional seminars, some programs wait

Conference Session

Student Attitudes and Perceptions

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Farrokh Attarzadeh, University of Houston; Deniz Gurkan, University of Houston; Miguel Ramos, University of Houston; Mequanint Moges, University of Houston; Victor Gallardo, University of Houston; Mehrube Mehrubeoglu, Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi; Reddy Talusani, Houston Community College System; Shruti Karulkar, University of Houston

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Educational Research and Methods

administered at thebeginning of the course to compile baseline information on students. The second survey wasadministered at the end of the course as a point of comparison. This survey included elaborateinformation such as the reason the student choose this program, academic background, workexperience, hobbies, short term and long term goals, expectations from the lab, area in which thestudent hopes to improve and the student’s perception of an ideal mentor. The students were alsoasked to rate themselves in various skills such as research skills, writing, presentation, softwareknowledge, hardware knowledge, website creation, leadership, professional ethics, mentoringskills, etc. To get a fair idea of the schedule of the student, the survey included

Conference Session

Design Cognition

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eric Pappas

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Design in Engineering Education

professional ethics. Since 1975, Dr. Pappas has consulted on a wide variety of topics including management skills, technical and scientific writing, public speaking, interpersonal communications, sexual harassment prevention, employee relations, creative thinking, diversity, and conflict negotiation. Page 14.331.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Cognitive Processes Instruction in an Undergraduate Engineering Design Course SequenceI. Introduction Critical to effective and innovative design are the intentional thinking practices that gointo the analysis

Conference Session

Communication and Collaboration

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Julie Sharp, Vanderbilt University; Marilyn Dyrud, Oregon Institute of Technology

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Liberal Education

Pertaining to Engineering Education." She is also a member of the Middle Tennessee Chapter of the Society for Technical Communication (past president and senior member), the National Council of Teachers of English, and the Association of Professional Communication Consultants.Marilyn Dyrud, Oregon Institute of Technology Marilyn A. Dyrud has taught in the Communication Department of Oregon Institute of Technology since 1983 and regularly teaches courses in technical and business writing, public speaking, rhetoric, and ethics. She is active in ASEE as a member of the ETD Board and compiler of the annual “Engineering Technology Education Bibliography.” A past chair of the Pacific

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Curriculum Innovation

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Helen McNally, Purdue University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

Ethics Knoy B09 Mark Jackson27 Apr Other things… Knoy SPM Lab Course Wrap Up AFM Lab1May Knoy B09 Figure 1, Typical ECET-499N Introduction to Nanotechnology Course Schedule Nanomaterials are introduced, emphasizing their electrical characteristics.Nanomaterials such as carbon nanotubes, quantum dots and nanoparticles of varyingmaterials, sizes and shapes discussed. The fabrication, testing and application of eachhelp the students understand the new properties and thus new capabilities available fromthese materials A few specific applications of nanotechnology are presented to provide the

Conference Session

New Learning Paradigms II

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gisele Ragusa, University of Southern California

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

3preparedness. As such, the primary research question guiding this paper is: How can wemeasure the global preparedness of graduate and undergraduate engineering students? In designing my instrument I used the same subscales of the teacher instrument andaltered individual survey items within the subscales to reflect specific engineering foci asrecommended by the National Academy of Engineering. This paper presents the pilot researchresults from implementation of the global preparedness index that I designed for engineeringstudents. The following seven subscales were utilized in creation of this global preparednessindex. Ethic of Responsibility: Deep personal and care concern for people in all parts of the world; sees moral

Conference Session

Early Engineering Design Experiences

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

M. Reza Emami, University of Toronto

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

. Communicate, negotiate and persuade. 2. Work effectively in a team. 4. Utilize graphical and visual representations and thinking. (repeated)Management Capabilities: 3. Engage in self-evaluation and reflection.Prototyping Capabilities: Page 14.220.5 15. Build up real hardware to prototype ideas. 16. Trouble-shoot and test hardware.• Engineering design is more than creating and implementing a technical solution. Today’s engineers must design by following certain standards and regulations. The practice of engineering is recognized in many countries as a profession, thus must comply with the professional conduct and code of ethics. Design

Conference Session

ERM Potpourri

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michele Miller, Michigan Technological University; Leonard Bohmann, Michigan Technological University; William Helton, Michigan Technological University; Anna Pereira, Michigan Technological University

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

The candidate has held leadership positions in student organizations or on project teams. Ethical reasoning 3.70 1.25 The candidate had a course in professional ethics and demonstrates an ability to see technological solutions in a broader context. Academic ability 3.62 0.76 The candidate has a high college grade point average. Prior work experience 3.59 0.94 The candidate has engineering intern or co-op experience. Multicultural experience 2.58

Conference Session

Sustainability in Engineering Courses

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph Delfino, University of Florida

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

questionable corporate actions have become known as “greenwashing.”Engineers have developed strong interests in sustainable development. Terminology tothis effect has been added to the Code of Ethics promulgated by the American Society of 9Civil Engineers. Engineering approaches to this evolving and expanding field have been 10,11chronicled in two documents that provide engineers with overviews of the kind ofactivities in which they can and should participate to facilitate more sustainable practices Page 14.732.2in engineering and in the global society as a whole.Given this growing interest in industrial