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Steven Wright, Georgia State University

Paper ID #40903Engineers as Agents of Technological Change: Ethical Challenges ofTechnology AdoptionDr. Steven Wright, Georgia State University Dr. Wright earned his MBA from Arizona State University (in marketing/finance), his PhD (in Com- puter Engineering) from North Carolina State University, and his JD at Georgia State University. He has lectured at multiple universities including Georgia Tech., U. Maryland, GSU. His editorial experi- ence includes both industry standards (e.g., ANSI, ETSI) , special issues of technical journals (e.g., IEEE Network, IEEE Communications), several book chapters, and the book: Ethics

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Brian Aufderheide, Hampton University; LaNika M. Barnes, Albemarle County Public Schools (Charlottesville, Virginia); Otsebele E Nare, Hampton University; Garrick E. Louis, University of Virginia; Daniel Webster Fairley II, 100 Black Men of Central Virginia

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Engineering Education, 2024 Ethics Case Study Project: Broadening STEM Participation by Normalizing Immersion of Diverse Groups in Peer to Near Peer CollaborationsAbstractTo successfully broaden the participation of underrepresented racially minoritized students inscience, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), students from all demographic groups mustroutinely work together in STEM as a cohesive community. A Mutual Benefit Approach (MBA)is a way to create longstanding partnerships between members of the community, academia, non-governmental organizations (NGO) to develop equitable opportunities for students from alldemographic groups to engage together in STEM. One of the primary objectives for MBA is toprovide a continuous series of

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Eva Theresa Singleton, The Citadel Military College

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Baker publishedby Cengage Learning. The PMBOK ® Guide – Seventh Edition is a supplemental text for thiscourse.From a non-technical perspective, the course highlights the importance of ethical behaviorsthroughout the course and in the Week 14 lecture entitled Project Ethics. The ProjectManagement Institute requires that project practitioners follow the Project Management Institute(PMI) Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct. The code of ethics provides guidance for moralbehaviors distinguishing right from wrong, and good from bad, not strategy, stewardship, andmanaging change in dynamic environments [1]. The code of ethics promotes the values ofresponsibility, respect, fairness, and honesty which complement the principles [1], but goodmorals

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Bryn Elizabeth Seabrook, University of Virginia

forms of content suchas text, code, images, and more. Unlike traditional AI, generative AI is not limited to predefinedrules and patterns, but rather creates new content based on machine learning algorithms. Whilethere are various examples of generative AI like Bard, DALL-E, Midjourney, and DeepMind,only one example gained popularity seemingly overnight: ChatGPT. OpenAI launched ChatGPTon November 30, 2022. Social media users immediately posted about the uses of the applicationincluding travel planning, writing short stories, and creating code. ChatGPT attracted over onemillion users in the first five days of going public [1]. With the instant popularity also camequestions of ethical use and implementation. Could ChatGPT create job displacement

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Stephanie Laughton, The Citadel; Timothy A Wood, The Citadel

. Such historical thinking is critical to develop engineers capable ofresisting “the tyranny of the urgent”, submit to “the democracy of the dead”, and resist the anti-historical influence of social media and neo-marxist indoctrination [21], [22].Case studies in civil engineering education are often based on large scale projects that wereground-breaking in design or resulted in major failure. Commonly seen examples include thecollapses of the walkway in Kansas City Hyatt Regency or the Tacoma Narrows Bridge [23],[24]. A variety of assignment and assessment models exist in literature to direct students to focuson technical or ethical content [16], [23]–[28]. There are several notable engineers who havemade a career documenting the history of

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John Aaron Louis Grimes, Mississippi State University; Amy K Barton, Mississippi State University

be less likely to rely too heavily on generative AI to completetheir assignments if instructors teach them how to use it effectively and appropriately instead ofbroadly prohibiting its use. This paper presents the results of a survey on students’ perceptions ofand experience with Generative AI/ChatGPT. Identical surveys were administered to students intwo different sections of the same junior-level writing course for engineering majors. In onesection, students were given prior instruction in the focused, ethical use of ChatGPT with aspecial emphasis on Generative AI’s professional impact. These students were then asked topractice prompt engineering using the CLEAR framework described by Lo [1]: Concise, Logical,Explicit, Adaptive, Reflective

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Charles D Newhouse P.E., Virginia Military Institute; Kacie Caple D'Alessandro, Virginia Military Institute; Matthew K Swenty P.E., Virginia Military Institute

Math department on Pre-calc preparedness. Plan to move more math topics into Rat coursesEthics and Professional Practice Slightly Low Steady Emphasize ASCE Code of Ethics in Construction ManagementEngineering Economics Good Upward Continue to include in Construction ManagementStatics Low Upward Contine to Emphasize the Minimum "C" RequirementDynamics Good UpwardMechanics of Materials Slightly Low Upward Continue to Emphasize the Minimum "C" RequriementMaterials Good

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Stephen Strain, University of Memphis; Andrew Blass Watson, The University of Memphis; Matthew Hale, The University of Memphis

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guidelines and training on ethical GenAI use in academia.These advantages and risks underscore the need for measured integration of GenAI in ways thatmaximize benefits while proactively addressing challenges.Future directionsIn developing ethical guidelines for GenAI use, institutions could require transparent indicationof AI-generated content in academic work through explicit citations or notations. Studentsutilizing GenAI for assignments may be asked to submit prompt engineering logs documentingtheir process of formulating, iterating, and refining prompts. This would create accountabilitywhile allowing innovative GenAI applications. With appropriate oversight, GenAI can assiststudents in the development of foundational skills.As a starting point

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Mohammad Abdul Ahad, Georgia Southern University; Thomas Murphy, Georgia Southern University; Rami Jubrail Haddad, Georgia Southern University

outcomes (SLOs 1 through 7), a dedicated week is allocated to cover engineeringethics. This includes both lectures and activities designed to instill a strong ethical foundationin future engineering practices. The course schedule for the fall semester, detailing weeklyactivities and lab schedules, is outlined in Table 1. This schedule is structured to optimizelearning outcomes and ensure a cohesive flow of course content. Table 1. A Sample Course Schedule Day/Date Topics Assignments Week 1 Course Overview, Lab Equipment, and Safety Install Altera Quartus Intel Quartus, Schematic Designs, Programming FPLDs

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Timothy A Wood, The Citadel; Gregory J. Mazzaro, The Citadel; Kevin Skenes, The Citadel

], [6]. The first approach is often too broad, unfocused, and shallow, while thesecond aims to create well-rounded critical thinkers without the technical competencies expectedby engineering industries. More middle ground options include adding courses in history, ethics,literature or the performing arts with an intentional engineering focus, though these courseschallenge the high credit requirements of many engineering programs [5], [7], [8], [9], [10].Other attempts incorporate liberal arts through guest lectures, course modules, and pairedcourses, though typically at the cost of some technical depth or breadth [3], [11]. Finally, otherschools have leveraged co-curricular and extra-curricular programs, events, and resources tointegrate the

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Gang Liu, University of Pittsburgh at Bradford

well as to analyze and interpret data c 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 Ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams e Ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems f Understanding of professional and ethical responsibility g Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) h Understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context i Recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning j Knowledge of

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Adeel Khalid, Kennesaw State University

implement fair and constructive professor evaluation processesbased on multiple measures, including classroom observations and student outcomes. 4. Collaborative and Ethical Leadership:Teamwork is essential to foster collaboration among educators and other staff members.Encourage teamwork, interdisciplinary projects, and a sense of community. Effective leaders alsohave a sense of shared vision. They must help develop and grow a shared vision for theinstitution with input from all stakeholders. They ought to empower faculty to ensure everyoneunderstands and works toward common goals. Effective leaders also must adapt to change. Theyneed to embrace change and guide educators through transitions, whether they involvecurriculum updates or shifts in

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John W. Brocato, University of Georgia

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the United States. John has published on engineering-communication ped- agogy for many years, including papers on engineering ethics and communication; active-learning ped- agogies; and the intersection of engineering and theatre. He has also held multiple leadership roles at the section and national levels, including President of the Southeastern Section and the national Zone II Chair, and he presently serves as the ASEE Campus Representative for the University of Georgia. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 The Bioengineering Professional Persona: A New Communication-Intensive Course for a New Program in a New- ish College of

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Sarah K. Bauer, Mercer University; Adaline M. Buerck, Mercer University; Hannah Nabi; Bremen Vance, Mercer University

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a. Yes c. Agree b. No d. Strongly agree 49. I choose certain products for ethical or42. I frequently check that we are environmental reasons, even if they are a understanding each other correctly. bit more expensive. a. Strongly disagree a. Yes b. Disagree b. No c. Agree 50. I sign environmental or social petitions d. Strongly agree online.43. I listen carefully to what they say. a. Yes a. Strongly disagree

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Jennifer S. Brown, Clemson University; Marshal Fasika Rice, Clemson University; Karen A High, Clemson University

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.[13] G. E. Walker, C. M. Golde, L. Jones, A. Conklin Bueschel, and P. Hutchings, Eds., The formation of scholars: rethinking doctoral education for the twenty-first century, 1st ed. in Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass, 2008.[14] T. J. Yosso, “Whose culture has capital? A critical race theory discussion of community cultural wealth,” Race Ethn. Educ., vol. 8, no. 1, pp. 69–91, Mar. 2005, doi: 10.1080/1361332052000341006.[15] M. Brabeck and K. Brabeck, “Feminist perspectives on research ethics,” in The Handbook of Social Research Ethics, 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks California 91320 United States: SAGE Publications, Inc., 2009, pp. 39–47. doi

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Nahid Vesali, The Citadel; David S Greenburg, The Citadel; Mostafa Batouli, The Citadel; Eva Theresa Singleton, The Citadel Military College; Andrew B. Williams, The Citadel

manage- ment. As a teacher, he aims to inspire his students to think intensively and critically and to live ethically and morally. Dr. Batouli received Harry Saxe Teaching award in 2022 based on students’ votes and stu- dents evaluation of instruction. His previous research has resulted in more than 30 referred journal and conference publications as well as five research reports. His past research received major awards and hon- ors including a third-place best poster award from the construction research congress and a Dissertation Year Fellowship from Florida International University in 2016.Dr. Eva Theresa Singleton, The Citadel Military College Dr. Eva Singleton is an Assistant Professor in the Department of

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Chau M. Tran, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695-7910

TOPIC • Introduction to ME Design course, Syllabus, Engr. Notebooks 1 • Report Format, Presentation Guidelines • Problem Introduction by sponsors 2 • Team Assignments • Problem Statement – Brainstorm (Instructor/Students) 3 • Background, Literature Review, Personnel, References; Allocate mfg. positions Training • Description of Design, Simulation, Design Methodology, Schedule begins • Feasibility Study, Optimization Method, Deliverables, Safety, Impact on 4 Society, Ethics • Group FSR presentation; individual FSR reports due • Assembly Details, Material Selections, Mechanisms, Design for Manufacturing 5

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Tim Ransom, Clemson University; Randi Sims, Clemson University; Jessica Allison Manning, Clemson University

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services,” Journal of College Student Development, vol. 47, no. 3, pp. 247–266, 2006, ISSN: 1543-3382. DOI : 10.1353/csd.2006.0030. [3] L. Gelles, “Perceptions of ethical behavior in ethical mentoring relationships between women graduate students and faculty in science and engineering.,” en, Proceedings of the American Society of Engineering Education Annual Con- ference and Exposition, Engineering Ethics Division, vol. Paper ID # 21889, Jun. 2018. [Online]. Available: https : //par.nsf.gov/biblio/10073890-perceptions-ethical-behavior-ethical-mentoring-relationships-between-women-graduate- students-faculty-science-engineering. [4] J.-E. ( Yusuf, M. Saitgalina, and D. W. Chapman, “Work-life balance and well-being

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Larisa Olesova, University of Florida; Ayesha Sadaf, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Ioulia Rytikova, George Mason University; Mihai Boicu, George Mason University; Harry J Foxwell, George Mason University

, George Mason University Harry is currently Associate Professor at George Mason University’s Department of Information Sciences and Technology. He earned his doctorate in Information Technology in 2003 from George Mason Univer- sity’s Volgenau School of Engineering (Fairfax, VA), and has since taught graduate courses there in big data analytics and ethics, operating systems, computer architecture and security, cloud computing, and electronic commerce. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Examining Differences of Metacognition between STEM and non-STEM StudentsAbstract: This study examined differences in perceived metacognition between

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Dipendra Wagle, Tennessee Technological University; Pedro E. Arce, Tennessee Technological University; Andrea Arce-Trigatti, Tallahassee Community College; Robby Sanders, Tennessee Technological University

trained professionals.Figure 1: Pre and Post Comparison of Percentage of Students with “Excellent” Score on EOPPrinciples.10Current Work and Next StepsAs this is a work-in-progress, there are several takeaways that can be investigated further.Concerning research, inferential analysis is needed to ascertain if the differences in performanceare statistically significant. Further, after appropriate ethical considerations are obtained, we intendto investigate student perceptions of the role of the EOP framework on sustainability andbiomimicry design as part of the implementation efforts. This research will also be integral to thework of current doctoral students interested in engineering education and will expand upon studentlearning efforts

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Evelyn Abagayle Boyd, Clemson University and Colorado School of Mines ; David E Vaughn, Clemson University; Jeffery M Plumblee II, JMP2 LLC; Bridget Trogden, American University

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credit hoursbased on their desired workload. Many students enroll in the course for multiple semesters tocontinue their project work, and in doing so, can fulfill a general education “global challenges4”requirement and/or a major-specific technical elective. The learning outcomes for the coursesequence include, but are not limited to: project planning, application of knowledge frommultiple disciplines, problem recognition and design processes, sustainability, leadership,teamwork, communication, application of humanitarian ethics, cultural awareness, and globalperspectives. The learning outcomes are intentionally inclusive of the seven ABET CriterionThree standard student outcomes5. As part of the program, students are regularly presenting

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Dimitra Michalaka, The Citadel; Stephanie Laughton, The Citadel

theirprofessional goals and employers find skilled individuals for their job vacancies. According tothe Association for Career and Technical Education, career readiness involves having academic,employability, and technical skills [1]. Academic skills include foundational academicknowledge in the respective study field, in English and math, applying academics to context, andconducting some data analysis, reasoning, and mathematical problems solving [1]. Employabilityskills focus on, current, critical to workplace abilities such as critical thinking, problem solving,adaptability, ethics, communication in different forms, teamwork, professionalism, andtechnology use while technical skills comprise of level of job specific knowledge [1]. TheNational

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Gafar Abbas Elamin P.E., The Citadel; Nathan John Washuta P.E., The Citadel; James Righter, The Citadel; Kevin Skenes, The Citadel

design, prepare a full billof materials, and order the product parts. During the second phase of the project studentsfabricate/purchase the product parts, assemble components, and test their final product. Inaddition to these activities, students are required to hold regular meetings with an assignedfaculty advisor, submit written reports, and present their work periodically to faculty reviewpanels. While the aforementioned activities are graded as group assignments, our gradingscheme also includes individual assignments such as an ethics reflective essay, resumepreparation, a reflective paper on newly acquired knowledge, and FE exam preparation.Individual grades are also assigned through peer and faculty advisor evaluations related toteamwork

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2024 ASEE Southeastern Section Conferenceinspired home décor (Pucha, R., Dunbar, T., and Yow, R. 2022). For culture-inspired creativedesigns, students are encouraged to choose from a variety of cultural traits including Language,Nationality, Aesthetics (Music, Literature, art, crafts, dance), Architecture, Religion,Celebrations, Rituals, Myths, Customs, Clothing and Fashion and Ethics (hierarchies, behavioras good and bad). The cultural influence on the product should be incorporated into theconceptual stage of design, and should carefully consider what aspects of the culture are going tobe included in the product.Self-determination theory and intrinsic motivationThe three basic psychological needs autonomy, competence, and relatedness (E. L

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Salman Siddiqui, Georgia Southern University; Rami Jubrail Haddad, Georgia Southern University

areas include engineering essentials, ethics, communication skills,and the top-down problem-solving approach within the MATLAB Environment. Thecurriculum encompasses various programming control structures such as sequence,conditional, and repetition structures, followed by functions, numerical techniques, datamodeling, cell arrays, structure arrays, and file operations. Traditionally, the coursecombined classroom lectures with lab exercises for the practical application of programmingconcepts. This 3-credit hour course included twice-weekly lectures of 50 minutes and aweekly lab session lasting an hour and forty minutes. The original grading structure ishighlighted in Table I. Table I- Course Assessment Components and Grade

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Mazen I. Hussein, Tennessee Technological University

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networks, and improving self-management and study skills. The ENGR1210 course, Introduction to Engineering, provides an overview of engineering and engineeringtechnology, covering fundamental engineering problem-solving approaches, engineering designprinciples, and ethics in engineering practice. This course extensively explores variousengineering disciplines to assist students in discovering their engineering interests. It is designedfor students admitted to the College of Engineering in the General & Basic EngineeringDepartment who have met the prerequisites but have not yet declared a specific engineeringmajor or determined their engineering focus. The two courses are 1 credit hour with 2 hourscontact every week. The two courses are offered

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David S Greenburg, The Citadel; Eva Theresa Singleton, The Citadel Military College; James Righter, The Citadel

they are likely to encounter in the practice of engineering.BackgroundThe Citadel is a teaching college in Charleston, SC, with a day program student body numberingabout 2,200 students, and an evening program of graduate and professional studies with a studentbody of about 1,600. The mission of the Civil, Environmental and Construction Engineering,programs is to provide a nationally recognized student-centered learning environment for thedevelopment of principled leaders in the civil, environmental and construction engineeringcommunities through a broad-based, rigorous curriculum, emphasizing theoretical and practicalengineering concepts, strong professional values, and a disciplined work ethic. Our goal is toprepare engineers that are capable

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Xiang Zhao, Alabama A&M University; Showkat Chowdhury, Alabama A&M University; Tamara Chowdhury, Alabama A&M University

ability to understand ethical and professional responsibilities and the impact of technical and/or scientific solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts. b) An ability to function effectively on teams that establish goals, plan tasks, meet deadlines, and analyze risk and uncertainty. Semester Learning Outcome a Learning Outcome b ABC Rates Project Satisfactory Unsatisfactory Satisfactory Unsatisfactory Completion Rate Fall 2021 (Baseline data, 75 % 25 % 80

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Marino Nader, University of Central Florida; Qiushi Fu, University of Central Florida

Experiment Designed to Separate Possible Cheating from the Effect of the Online Test Taking Environment. J Acad Ethic, 12:101– 112 DOI 10.1007/s10805-014-9207-1 [5]. Charlesworth, P., Charlesworth, D.D., & Vician, C. (2006) Students’ Perspectives of the influence of Web- Enhanced Coursework on Incidences of Cheating, Journal of Chemical Education, vol. 83 No.9. [6]. Herman, G. L., Cai, Z., Bretl, T., Zilles, C., & West, M. (2020, August). Comparison of Grade Replacement and Weighted Averages for Second-Chance Exams. In Proceedings of the 2020 ACM Conference on International Computing Education Research (pp. 56-66). [7]. Terada, Y. (2020). Covid-19’s Impact on Students’ Academic and Mental Well-Being

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Larisa Olesova, University of Florida; Mihai Boicu, George Mason University; Harry J Foxwell, George Mason University; Ioulia Rytikova, George Mason University

, As- sociate Director of the Learning Agents Center (http://lac.gmu.edu), Co-Director of IT Entrepreneurship Laboratory (http://lite.gmu.edu) and Co-Director ofHarry J Foxwell, George Mason University Harry is currently Associate Professor at George Mason University’s Department of Information Sciences and Technology. He earned his doctorate in Information Technology in 2003 from George Mason Univer- sity’s Volgenau School of Engineering (Fairfax, VA), and has since taught graduate courses there in big data analytics and ethics, operating systems, computer architecture and security, cloud computing, and electronic commerce.Dr. Ioulia Rytikova, George Mason University Ioulia Rytikova is a Professor and an