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Joel R. TerMaat; Kristopher J. Williams; Christopher D. Wentworth

2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conference A cross-sectional study of undergraduates’ ethical reasoning skills at a liberal arts institution Joel R. TerMaat (1), Kristopher J. Williams (2), and Christopher D. Wentworth (1) (1) Department of Engineering and Physics, Doane University, (2) Director of Institutional Effectiveness, Doane UniversityAbstractLiberal arts institutions, given their inherent purpose, are arguably well-positioned to promotethe ethical development of science and engineering students. When assessed using the DefiningIssues Test (DIT2

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Kristine Q. Loh; Moumita Dasgupta

2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conference The Forces of Stage Design: An Interdisciplinary Approach to Teaching Normal Force, Frictional Force, and Design Ethics for non-STEM Majors Kristine Q. Loh1 and Moumita Dasgupta2 1 Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN 2 Department of Physics, Augsburg University, Minneapolis, MNAbstractThis paper presents an innovative lecture and lab for teaching the concepts of normal andfrictional force to non-STEM majors through a design activity centered on raked, or inclined,stages. This joint lecture and lab suited a three

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Hossein Saiedian

Leveraging Large Language Models in Education: Enhancing Learning and Teaching Professor Hossein Saiedian The University of KansasAbstract. The integration of Large Language Models (LLMs) into education represents asignificant advancement in the realm of teaching and learning. This paper explores thepotential benefits, challenges, and ethical considerations surrounding the use of LLMsin education. Through a detailed analysis of various LLM tools, including ChatGPT, andpractical examples, this paper demonstrates how LLMs can enhance personalizedlearning, improve teaching practices, and empower both students and educators in thedigital age.Keywords

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Stuart Berntein

thisfield. The Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) now encouragesengineering departments to emphasize adding “professional skills” to their curriculum. Theseskills include communication, teamwork, ethics, and professionalism, to name a few.Course ProfessionalismAttendance in class is mandatory, as is punctuality. Since these traits are not optional in theworkplace, they are also strictly reinforced in this class in an attempt to introduce the students tothe rigors of being an engineer or construction manager. Since these skills are difficult toestablish on the first day of work, starting them off as first-year students is thought to be goodpreparation for their eventual careers.Reading the chapter of the week before coming to

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Julia L. Morse; Tim Bower; Eduard Plett

work in a diverse world. Academic and Professional SLO E - Professional Development Integrity: E1. Ability to apply project management techniques Students will demonstrate E2. Ability to practice professional ethics and social responsibility awareness and understanding of the ethical standards of their academic discipline and/or profession. © American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conferenceimprovements. So far, the SLOs themselves have not been modified, but IAB input has informedmodifications in details within courses and further curriculum development.In addition to Industrial

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Meagan Patterson; Prajnaparamita Dhar

increased over time, these groups remain underrepresentedin engineering relative to the overall workforce, and this underrepresentation increases as level ofeducation increases (i.e., engineers with doctoral degrees are a less racially and ethnically diversegroup than those with bachelor’s degrees [1]). Increasing the diversity of engineers is importantbecause more diverse teams can produce more creative, innovative, and effective solutions toproblems [6, 8]. In addition, the background characteristics of engineers may impact the types ofproblems they examine and the populations that benefit from their work (e.g., [5]). The bestengineers are adaptable team players who work to include a diversity of views while also attendingto ethical obligations

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Sanjay Tewari

, 2023 2023 ASEE Midwest Section ConferenceService LearningCivil engineers have always been working for people and interacting with them. Civilengineering profession is all about impacting our communities directy and indirectly and wecan’t do that without getting out and serving our communities. Service learning engages studentsin community-oriented projects, enabling them to apply engineering principles to address realneeds. This approach promotes ethical decision-making, social responsibility, and projectmanagement skills. It can meet students' needs for gaining real-world experience, communitypartners' need for important work, and the college or university's need to accommodate diverselearning styles and to

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Adam C. Lynch; Gary Brooking

the assessments was analyzed withappropriate statistical techniques for small sample sizes to examine improvements in students' © American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conferenceconceptual understanding of Statics. The qualitative data from the informal discussions helpedidentify common themes with respect to the experiences of the students with PBL in theIntegrated Project team’s environment.2.7 IRB - Ethical Considerations Throughout this research study, Ethics were considered.2.7.1 Respect for Human Subjects Student confidentiality and anonymity were maintained throughout this research study.Since the Statics course previously

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Kaylee Cunning; Joseph Tighi; Braden Olson; Nitish Bastola; Isabela Bueno; Jamilla E. S. L. Teixeira; Jessica Deters

emerging technologies, interactive platforms, and industry affiliationsto provide students with an invaluable learning experience. Concurrently, the escalating concernfor environmental responsibility, notably among students, has sparked an interest in pioneeringsolutions like repurposing waste materials for sustainable infrastructure development. This shifttowards eco-friendly alternatives not only aligns with ethical values but also offers a tangibleavenue for students to affect positive change. Within this landscape, the incorporation of wasteplastic into hot mix asphalt (HMA) emerges as an intriguing pathway for enhancing pavementproperties, yet it presents unresolved questions regarding optimal compositions, long-termperformance, and

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Adam C. Lynch; Amber Williams

, withrespect to the experiences of the student individual as well as part of class teams & IntegratedProject Squads.2.7 Ethical Considerations Throughout the study ethical considerations were considered by the researchers followingapproval from the institution’s Internal Review Board (IRB). Informed consent was obtainedfrom all survey and interview participants. Student confidentiality and anonymity was during theentire life cycle of the research study.2.8 Verification and Validation2.8.1 PBL - Verification The verification process determines if projects meet the stated requirements. To ensurethat requirements are met, one should consider that peers review the project design structure andproject document. This research

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Yimesker Yihun; Lena Lamei

, 2012. © American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conference[7] C. K. Drummond, "Team-based learning to enhance critical thinking skills in entrepreneurship education," Journal of entrepreneurship education, vol. 15, no. 1, pp. 57- 63, 2012.[8] E.-K. Chung, J.-A. Rhee, and Y.-H. Baik, "The effect of team-based learning in medical ethics education," Medical teacher, vol. 31, no. 11, pp. 1013-1017, 2009.[9] C. Rodríguez-Sabiote, E. M. Olmedo-Moreno, and J. Expósito-López, "The effects of teamwork on critical thinking: A serial mediation analysis of the influence of work skills and educational motivation in secondary