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2024 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

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William Slaton; Lin Zhang; Jesse Butler

2024 ASEE Midwest Section Conference An AI Robotics & Ethics Summer Camp for High School Students William Slaton1, Lin Zhang1, and Jesse Butler2 1 Department of Physics, Astronomy, and Engineering, The University of Central Arkansas, Conway AR 72034 2 Department of Philosophy and Religion, The University of Central Arkansas, Conway AR 72034AbstractSelf driving vehicles and autonomous robots are no longer the stuff of science fiction andconstitute areas of engineering and ethics that are important now and into the future. With thisneed in mind we created an artificial intelligence robotics and ethics summer camp for highschool students that has them build

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2024 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

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Daniel I. Chikwendu; Pedro C. P. Cupertino; Sivaganeshwar Subramaniam; Siddharth Alagiri; Adam C. Lynch

andplanning stage of the project. This article in greater detail presents a clear framework for digital manufacturingstartups, focusing on the integration of Systems Engineering and Digital Transformation tools toboost product design and operational efficiency. Drawing from the Department of Defense'ssystems engineering plan and life cycle models from the Department of Transportation andINCOSE, it advocates for a combined use of the Vee model and Deloitte’s digital transformationapproach. The article addresses ethical considerations and industry standards, offering apractical, structured method for startups to navigate digital challenges, foster innovation, andachieve sustainable success. Potential obstacles like software interoperability and

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2024 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

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Hossein Saiedian

hands-on experience and opportunities for critical thinking, this projectequips them to become informed and responsible global citizens.To further enhance the impact of such projects, it is crucial to incorporate diverse perspectives,promote collaboration, and encourage students to communicate their findings effectively. Byemphasizing the importance of data ethics and responsible data use, we can empower future datascientists to contribute to a more equitable and sustainable world.Acknowledgements. I would like to express my gratitude to Megan J. Green and Victor H.Gonzalez for their efforts in organizing the 2023-2024 KU CTE Course InternationalizationSeminar. The seminar provided invaluable guidance and inspiration for this

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2024 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

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Saurabh S. Singh; Adam C. Lynch; Abdulaziz Abdulaziz

all participants. Informed consent is a critical ethical consideration in survey research,ensuring that participants are fully aware of the study's purpose, procedures, and any potentialrisks or benefits [13]. The informed consent form explained the voluntary nature of the survey,assured confidentiality, and indicated that participation would involve minimal risk. © American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 2024 ASEE Midwest Section Conference To maximize response rates, follow-up reminder emails were sent to participants whohad not yet completed the survey. Research has shown that reminder emails can significantlyimprove survey response rates [14]. Participants were given