Conference Session

FPD 3: Research on First-Year Courses

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth Reid, Ohio Northern University; Tyler J Hertenstein, Ohio Northern University; Graham Talmadge Fennell, Ohio Northern University; Elizabeth Marie Spingola, Virginia Tech Department of Engineering Education; David Reeping, Ohio Northern University

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First-Year Programs

syllabi and 2) the dynamics of a group discussion. Ifsimilar results appear after round 1 of the Delphi study, further rounds will offer more clarity.Professional Skills:Teaming skills and communication were by far mentioned in most if not all syllabi and groupdiscussion. Given that these are often the most cited characteristics from employers andspecifically cited in ABET criteria, this is not surprising.From here, the most often cited objectives in the CCC workshop were a consideration ofengineering ethics and project planning, which did not appear in the analysis of syllabi. It ispossible – and remains to be investigated – whether, for example, “project planning” and “timemanagement” are meant to be included in the same category. The lack of

Conference Session

Engineering Management In The Classroom

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nora Honken, University of Louisville

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Engineering Management

. Page 23.443.12[5] Dreyfus & Dreyfus (1980). op. cit.[6] Dreyfus (2004). op. cit.[7] Dreyfus (2004). op. cit. pg. 181[8] Moe, V. F. (2004). How to understand skill acquisition in sport. Bulletin of Science, Technology & Society, 24(3), 213-224.[9] Duesund, L. & Jespersen, E. (2004). Skill acquisition in ski instruction and the skill model’s application to treating anorexia nervosa. Bulletin of Science, Technology & Society, 24(3), 225-233.[10] Eriksen, J. W. (2010). Should soldiers think before they shoot? Journal of Military Ethics, 9(3), 195-218.[11] Koo, D. & Miner, K. (2010). Outcome-based workforce development and education in public health. Annual Review of Public Health, 31(1), 253-269.[12

Conference Session

Fresh Perspectives on Information Literacy

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amy S. Van Epps, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Engineering Libraries

learneranalysis that will lead to new instruction interventions.Additional analysis of the data from this class can be used for a discussion of cultural stereotypesabout information use and ethical writing practices for domestic and international students. Since20% of this class was students from non-US cultures, it can be seen that the lack of ethicalwriting practices is much broader than the often assumed cultural misunderstanding and different Page 23.450.9early educational experiences.This paper is limited to the individual work the students completed during the semester. Analysisof the team products would provide a look at how working in groups may

Conference Session

Preparation of Professional Engineers Outside of the USA. What are the Education, Experience, and Exam Requirements?

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mark William Killgore PE, D. WRE, American Society of Civil Engineers

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

Page 23.457.8 practice for professional engineering; 4. Design or develop solutions to complex engineering problems in accordance with good practice for professional engineering; 5. Be responsible for making decisions on part or all of one or more complex engineering activities; 6. Manage part or all of one or more complex engineering activities in accordance with good engineering management practice; 7. Identify, assess and manage engineering risk; 8. Conduct engineering activities to an ethical standard at least equivalent to the relevant code of ethical conduct; 9. Recognise the reasonably foreseeable social, cultural and environmental effects of professional engineering activities generally

Conference Session

Curriculum Development and Multidisciplinary Instruction

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeffrey R Seay, University of Kentucky

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

. ABETCriteria 3, defines specific student outcomes both directly and indirectly related to sustainability:(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,(h) the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context,(f) an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility,(j) a knowledge of contemporary issues,(k) an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.Unfortunately, exactly how to incorporate sustainability in

Conference Session

Restructuring/Rethinking STEM

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Geselowitz, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey; Lyle Feisel P.E., Binghamton University

Tagged Divisions

Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

important issues facinghigher education in 20131. This technological/pedagogical model has the potential oftransforming the way institutions with varying local resources can fulfill their educationalmission by tapping into resources made available from elsewhere.In engineering, ABET is the primary accreditation organization for post-secondary engineeringand technology programs in the United States. ABET requires that all engineering curriculainclude courses that teach students about the relationship between engineering practice andsociety. As argued in an earlier paper2, while economics and ethics courses are most often usedto fulfill this requirement, history offers the ideal stage on which to illustrate the engineering-society relationships. To

Conference Session

Accreditation, Program Evaluation, and Education Resource's Impact in Latin America

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zenaida Otero Gephardt, Rowan University; Maria M. Larrondo-Petrie, Florida Atlantic University; Mariana Archibold, CONEAUPA

Tagged Divisions

International

available (http://www.laccei.org/index.php/initiatives/accreditation).The LACCEI Par Amigo training is modular and contains a module (Module A) coveringgeneral accreditation information and a second module (Module B) specific to particularaccreditation agencies. Module A can be completed online or at LACCEI annual conferencesand events or other educational conferences. Module B is delivered in collaboration withaccreditation agencies at LACCEI annual conferences and events.Individuals certified and registered in the Par Amigo Registry through LACCEI need to be experienced faculty/engineers knowledgeable in the relevant accreditation process requirements ethical and diplomatic with a clear understanding of and respect for the

Conference Session

Topics in Biomass and Gasification Processes

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hong Zhang, Rowan University; Jess W. Everett, Rowan University; Jessica Tryner, Rowan University

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

factory to make the briquettes from wood and other material. However, theyrequire a special type of stove and continuous purchase of the briquettes. Their strategy is tostart from the relatively wealthier families along the coastal area and let them lead the trend.Unfortunately, for the major population living inland, it will take years or decades before theycan catch the trend because of the lack of road and transportation methods [1, 2].Another approach to the problem was proposed by an engineering student in our program at2009. She found these pressing problems in the Gambia when the students were asked toconduct engineering ethic and sustainable engineering study. As a member of Engineering

Conference Session

Implementing Transfer, Exchange, Research Programs and Professional Development; in Asia and Far East

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Scott I. Segalewitz, University of Dayton

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International

3 IET-317 Industrial Economic Analysis 3MFG-431 Controls for Industrial Automation 3 MFG-427 CIM & Global Manufacturing 3ECT-490 Senior Project 3  MFG-490 Senior Project 3PHL-316 PHL-316 Engineering Ethics 3  PHL-316 PHL-316 Engineering Ethics 3 Spring 2013 Total 18 Spring 2013 Total 18* ENG-270 + 271 will fulfill the University of Dayton requirements for ENG-101 + 102.Shanghai Normal University

Conference Session

Design in Engineering Education (DEED) Engineering Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mario W. Gomes, Rochester Institute of Technology (COE); Elizabeth A. DeBartolo, Rochester Institute of Technology (COE)

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Design in Engineering Education

choice and material availability, can be simplified completed high school physics and pre-calculus from differential equations to basic algebra.Course DescriptionThe course learning outcomes related to this course are: 1. Implement a structured design process to solve an engineering problem, from identification of customer needs through prototype testing. 2. Use an industry standard CAD package to create a complete parametric 3-D solid model. Page 23.1157.4 3. Demonstrate professional and ethical behavior as an individual and a team member. 4. Read a part drawing, in

Conference Session

New Trends in ECE Education I

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert J. Albright P.E., University of Portland

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

eachdegree program within the School.This review assumed that future technological leaders will need a broad technical foundation atthe undergraduate level with opportunities to gain competency with both disciplinary and multi-disciplinary design, real-world problem-solving, communications, ethics and professionalism,global and multicultural perspectives, innovation and entrepreneurship, teamwork, computing,sustainability, and business practices. We identified this set of competencies from variousnational reports on the state of engineering education in the USA, ABET accreditationrequirements, as well as conversations with the School’s external advisory committee during the

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Leda Lunardi, NC State University

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

includes coordinated professional development seminarson responsible professional conduct for engineers and research ethics, diversity awareness, aswell as the graduate school application process. Along with their graduate mentors theparticipants also become role models in a system of “each one-mentor-one”, interacting withhigh school teachers and students from a rural, underserved school district. Assessment resultsfrom program surveys indicate positive impact of mentorship, higher post-graduation careerchoices, and coordinated activities. Specifically by interacting with mentors female participantsindicated that they gained more self-confidence as researchers than their male counterparts.Index Terms: research experiences for undergraduates

Conference Session

Institutional Perspectives and Boundary Work

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Donna M Riley, Smith College; Victoria Henry, Smith College; Lucia C Leighton, Smith College

Tagged Divisions

Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

include a module, teach that module, and then evaluate it. But to offer largerincentives in a research study introduces ethical problems of undue inducement to participation.While the sample size was small, there was a broad diversity of participants by institution type,size and geography, as indicated in Table 1. 2.3 Thermodynamics Instructor SurveyThermodynamics instructors (n=42 in this section) were asked to rate their agreement ordisagreement with a number of statements intended to characterize their attitudes, motivation,and experience with engineering education research as well as their home institution’s supportfor engineering education research and creative teaching practices. The survey includesstatements such as, “Current

Conference Session

First-Year Programs (FPD) Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Silverstein, University of California, Los Angeles

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First-Year Programs

of Science, the President’s Office of Science and Technology Policy and the Defense Science Board. Mr. Silverstein also served on the Transition Team for President Reagan. In addition to his consulting, Mr. Silverstein teaches courses in engineering career skills for undergraduate students at UCLA. His courses cover the subjects of leadership, teamwork, management, communication, and ethics. His goal is to ori- ent students to the skills and experience they will need for a successful engineering career. His courses have dramatically increased the percentage of students who remain in the School of Engineering, leading to the development of an internet program to expand the access to this unique Engineering Career Skill

Conference Session

Novel Pedagogies 2

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James A. Kaupp, Queen's University; Brian M Frank P.Eng., Queen's University; Ann Shih-yi Chen, Queen's University

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

study was embedded into the delivery of the problemanalysis and modeling module (module 1) (Frank, Strong, Sellens, & Clapham, 2012).The problem analysis and modeling module (module 1) is a semester-long integrative experiencethat uses concepts from engineering sciences, natural sciences, and mathematics courses to solvecomplex open-ended problems. The course is structured around three complex problems knownas model-eliciting activities (MEAs) that were addressed sequentially in three-week blocks overthe semester. The situations described in the MEAs require students to create and use amathematical model of a physical system using MATLAB, and deal with professional issuesincluding ethical dilemmas, conflicting information, and incorrect

Conference Session

General Topics in Graduate Education

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Katy Luchini-Colbry, Michigan State University; Korine Steinke Wawrzynski, Michigan State University; Megan Shannahan, Michigan State University

Tagged Divisions

Graduate Studies

importance of ethical conduct in research. Students also found the summerresearch experience helpful in preparing them for graduate studies (92%) and for defining theircareer goals (82%). Table 7: Students' Overall Impressions of the Summer Research Experience Post-Survey (n=51) Participating in this research experience …. SA / Agree % strengthened my resume 50 98% improved my research skills 49 96% gave me the opportunity to

Conference Session

Embedded Systems and Mobile Computing

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Maurice F. Aburdene, Bucknell University; Marie Catherine Pizzorno, Department of Biology, Bucknell University; Alexander P Thompson, Bucknell University

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Computing & Information Technology

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Personal Genomics: Some of the Ethical, Legal and Social Issues (ELSI) Involved With Personal Genomics.These topics will be addressed in detail, including some homework assignments, in the nextsection.Course ContentDNA has been known to be the molecule composing cellular genomes for over half a century,yet the details of exactly how the bases of DNA (adenine, guanine, thymine , and cytosine) codefor all of the traits observed in living organisms are still being elucidated. The majority of thetopics discussed during the class allowed both the engineering and biology students to explorevarious mathematical and computer techniques for analyzing DNA sequences and determiningtheir functions.We viewed the DNA as

Conference Session

Software Engineering Outreach: Industry, K-12

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

W Eric Wong, University of Texas, Dallas

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Software Engineering Constituent Committee

,but also evaluate the deliverables turned in by students, for a software engineering project course. Such apartnership has been very well received by both the students and the industry affiliates. Page 23.742.2 1In addition, a success in the software engineering project course is also critical for ABET accreditationof the Computer Science department and the Software Engineering Program at UTD. Through thiscourse, students have learned, practiced, and improved their skills in communication, teamwork, ethics,and professionalism, as well as received knowledge of contemporary issues

Conference Session

Innovative Teaching in Architectural Engineering

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Allen C Estes, California Polytechnic State University; Brent Nuttall P.E., California Polytechnic State University; Jill Nelson P.E., California Polytechnic State University; Margot Kally McDonald AIA, NCARB, LEED BD+C, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo; Gregory F. Starzyk JD, Cal Poly at San Luis Obispo

Tagged Divisions

Architectural

learning objective is: 2. Function effectively on an interdisciplinary team: a. Communicate effectively utilizing verbal, written and graphical methods b. Integrate standards of professional and ethical responsibility into the working classroom relationships and the development of the integrated design. c. Apply the basic project management skills of team dynamics and decision-making strategies. d. Demonstrate the behavior of a functioning team in terms of respecting teammates, meeting internal deadlines, reacting well to change, following a coordinated plan, and contributing outside one’s own

Conference Session

Hands-on/Experiential Learning

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael J Benson P.E., United States Military Academy; Hans J Thomas, United States Military Academy; Shad A Reed, United States Air Force Academy; Bruce Floersheim, U.S. Military Academy; Steven J. Condly, United States Military Academy

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

) 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, (h) broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a globaland societal context, Page 23.867.2 (i) recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning, (j) knowledge of contemporary issues, (k) ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary forengineering practice. Largely due to the ABET initiatives, capstone or design

Conference Session

"Best" of BED

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anthony J McGoron, Florida International University; Hamid Shahrestani, Florida International University, BME; Michael Edward Brown, Florida International University; James Dennis Byrne, Florida International University

Tagged Divisions

Biomedical

surveys alsonote that the results suggest that capstone courses are increasingly incorporating more subjectmatter with an emphasis on professional skills. This will undoubtedly lead to greater pressure onfaculty time. Also noted by the authors was a surge in computer engineering and computerscience collaboration in the past decade, reflecting the growing role of computers in engineeringdesign which begs for greater multidisciplinary teams.A report from the National Academy of Engineering identified the ideal attributes of the engineerof 2020 and recommends ways to improve the training of engineers to prepare them foraddressing the complex technical, social, and ethical questions raised by emergingtechnologies26. The report notes that innovation

Conference Session

Global Competency and What Makes a Successful Engineer

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nancy Healy, Georgia Institute of Technology; Lynn Charles Rathbun, National Nanotechnology Infrastructure Network, Cornell University

Tagged Divisions

International

institutions in developing countries with the goal of promoting international bridge-building and understanding by bringing together students and faculty in an intense teachingand societal experience. The objectives are to place nanoscience in the context of thedeveloping world and demonstrate the societal and ethical dimensions of nanotechnology. Inaddition, we hope to establish relationships with foreign researchers while providing anintense course on select NSE topics.Each year, approximately 10-15 U.S. graduate students and 5-7 U.S. faculty participate in arigorous course in an emerging and research-intensive interdisciplinary NSE topic at a hostinstitution in a developing country. Host country faculty also participate in the courseoffering. The

Conference Session

Preparation of Professional Engineers Outside of the USA. What are the Education, Experience, and Exam Requirements?

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Albert T. Yeung, University of Hong Kong

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

: (i) technicalcompetence; (ii) managerial & leadership abilities; (iii) business communication skills; (iv)ethical & professional matters; and (v) social awareness.Training is a crucial component and process in the development of these qualities of aprofessional engineer. It is a period for a candidate to acquire practical knowledge, skills, andattitudes which can be learnt only in an industrial or commercial environment, and arecomplementary to those he has already acquired in college through formal education. Thetraining is aimed at developing the technical and managerial abilities of the candidate so as tobetter prepare him to undertake engineering projects as a professional engineer in his later careerwith due consideration of

Conference Session

Assessment

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mysore Narayanan, Miami University

Tagged Divisions

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

unacceptable score of 2 on the Likert scale: Disagree.Three categories have attained this level. 1. Address Societal and Global Issues. 2. Ethical and Social Responsibilities. 3. Concepts of Critical Thinking.It is very disappointing that the students are unable to secure a good grasp of these importantaspects. These are not adequate and the instructor has to improve these, initially to a level ofatleast 3. Eventually this should improve to 4 and ultimately to the maximum possible scoreof 5 on likert scale.Conclusions and Continuous Improvement The author would like to conclude that the implementation of Discovery Approach requireslot of effort both from the instructor as well as the learner. It is important to emphasize that

Conference Session

FPD 9: First-Year Engineering Courses, Part III: Research, Sustainability, and Professionalism

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert L. Nagel, James Madison University; Kyle G. Gipson, James Madison University; Jonathan Howard Spindel, James Madison University; Elise M. Barrella, James Madison University

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

engineering design courses, students not only learn engineeringdesign tools and methods but also learn about creativity, sustainability, business, ethics, values,engineering science, math, and manufacturing. It is during this engineering design sequencewhere students are provided with a hands-on environment to apply the theory learned in othercourses.For much of the engineering curriculum in our program, instruction is based on a three-dimensional problem based learning model designed to promote diverse cognitive experiences.The PBL pedagogy is based on the premise that problem-based learning experiences can betailored in each of the three dimensions—structuredness, complexity, and group structure—tomeet different learning outcomes. Each of these

Conference Session

FPD 5: Transitions and Student Success, Part I

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

S. Patrick Walton, Michigan State University; Daina Briedis, Michigan State University; Mark Urban-Lurain, Michigan State University; Timothy J Hinds, Michigan State University; Carmellia Davis-King, Michigan State University; Thomas F. Wolff P.E., Michigan State University

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First-Year Programs

Engineering Residential Experience,the College was exploring how better to integrate first-year students into engineering-specificcoursework and shorten the gap between matriculation and the students’ first experience withengineering. In 2006, we began development of two new courses based on themes essential tostudents across engineering: design, engineering modeling, oral and written technicalcommunication, teamwork, creativity, and ethics and professionalism, all of which are alsooutcomes designated by ABET Engineering Criteria2. We have described the development andlarge-scale implementation of these courses previously3, dubbing them our CornerstoneEngineering courses. In rechristening the Cornerstone Engineering and Engineering

Conference Session

Trends in Engineering Education

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alex Albert, University of Colorado

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

% represented randomized controlledexperiments. This decline in randomized experiment studies may partly be attributed to thefollowing factors: (1) randomized designs rarely duplicate real-life situations 15; (2) practicalconditions for randomized experiments are generally not satisfied 16; (3) the randomizationprocess may be especially challenging in an educational setting where study groups may not bealtered to form comparable intervention and control groups; and (4) ethical considerationsemerge when a promising or potential educational intervention is provided to the interventiongroup while the control group is denied of its benefits 17. Interestingly, the decline in proportionof experimental education studies has occurred despite the fact that

Conference Session

The Civil Engineering Technologist and the Civil Engineer – What’s the Difference?

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joe D Manous Jr P.E., Institute for Water Resources, USACE; Jon D Nelson, Tetra Tech, Inc.

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

from 2000 through 2008, where he taught courses in environmental engineering, water resources, and environmental security. Dr. Manous has been actively involved with the ”professional” aspects of the engineering profession for over 20 years particularly through his involvement with the American Society of Civil Engineers where he chaired the ASCE Committee on Professional Practice, Post-Hurricane Katrina Critical Infrastructure Guidance Task Force, and Paraprofessional Task Committee. He is also chair of the Executive Board of the National Institute for Engineering Ethics (NIEE).Mr. Jon D Nelson, Tetra Tech, Inc. Jon D. Nelson, P.E. is a senior vice president in the central region of the Engineering and Consulting

Conference Session

Four Pillars of Manufacturing

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gayle E. Ermer, Calvin College

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

philosophy of technology, engineering ethics, and women in engineering. Page 23.1201.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 The Four Pillars of Manufacturing as a Tool for Evaluating Course Content in the Mechanical Concentration of a General Engineering CurriculumAbstractThe four pillars of manufacturing have been developed as a framework to promote understandingof the ideal content of an undergraduate program in manufacturing engineering. It has beenproposed that the four pillars could also provide direction for enhancing the content of

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christopher D. Schmitz, University of Illinois; Michael C. Loui, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Renata A Revelo, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

professional, he investigated multiple-microphone hearing systems and wireless hearing system links from 2002 to 2008 and served as a visiting lecturer from 2005 to 2011 at the university. His research interests are in adaptive digital signal processing, digital communications, and education pedagogy. He currently serves the ECE department of his alma mater as lecturer, research specialist, and chief undergraduate advisor.Prof. Michael C. Loui, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Michael C. Loui is a professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering and University Distinguished Teacher-Scholar at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. His interests include computational complexity theory, professional ethics