a security measure, 6) the implementation of security defenses, which includessecurity policy, vulnerability assessment, intrusion detection, virus protection, auditing,accounting, and logging, 7) methods to harden an operating system (either Windows or Linux),8) firewalling, and 9) practical experiments that make use of operating system tools for securitypurposes.Information Security: This course emphasizes the integration of information technology aspectspertinent to network and application layer security, while providing students the opportunity toobtain Security+ certification and/or Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) certification. This revisedcourse encompasses topics included in the Security+ and CEH examinations. Included arenetwork
opportunity to excel. To truly prepare the next generation for success,coding education must also focus on holistic skill development, including communication,critical thinking, and ethical problem-solving. Encouraging diverse representation in codingspaces and offering mentorship to underrepresented groups can create a more inclusive techcommunity. By prioritizing both technical mastery and professional growth, future programmerswill be better equipped to innovate and lead in a rapidly evolving digital world.REFERENCES[1] Rushkoff, D., 2010. Program or be programmed: Ten commands for a digital age. Or Books.[2] Kelleher, C. and Pausch, R., 2005. Lowering the barriers to programming: A taxonomy of programmingenvironments and languages for novice
Summer Stevens became doctoral student in Virginia Tech’s Engineering Education program after obtaining a BS in Civil Engineering from the University of Utah. She also looks forward to completing an MS in Structural Engineering at Virginia Tech. Summer’s career goals revolve around becoming a civil engineering or engineering education professor, or conversely, a university outreach program coordinator. Her current research interests include validating crochet as a form of tinkering, K-12 engineering identity, artistic understandings of engineering, family rights for engineers, engineering student mental health, engineering ethics education, and mass timber construction. ©American Society for
following the six-phase processoutlined by Braun and Clarke [6]. This involved familiarization with the data, generating initialcodes, searching for themes, reviewing themes, defining and naming themes, and producing thefinal report. The analysis focused on identifying recurring patterns in students’ experiences,particularly regarding their use of external online courses and their perceptions of institutionalsupport. To ensure reliability and validity, multiple researchers independently coded the databefore reaching a consensus on the identified themes. This triangulation of data helped minimizebias and ensured the findings accurately represented participants' experiences [7].Ethical ConsiderationsEthical approval for this study was obtained prior
the ethical work practices, teamwork, communication, safetyawareness, professional interaction and financial literacy skills can all be taught. Figure 15. Ranked Bar Chart of Desired Professional Curriculum Topics for CandidatesIn addition to the word cloud of Figure 16, some important opinions were also drawn.Respondents wanted to add “Time Management skills”, “Speaking up if something is not rightranked 3”. A detailed comment requires an answer: “Is it not assumed that curricula topics aredirectly targeted at developing both technical and professional skills?” The answer is no,professional skills are not part of classic training manuals and curriculum syllabi. Figure 16. Word Cloud of “other” Professional CurriculumInstead
, safety,and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.” StudentOutcome 4 requires “an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities inengineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact ofengineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.” Attainment ofthese two outcomes were usually included and assessed as part of our ME curriculum in variouscourses. One advantage gained by our students working in the six collaborative capstone projectsis that that they experienced these attributes first hand and are better prepared to enter thepractice of engineering after graduation. Further, these students are prepared to work for multi
difference.Measuring the EffectivenessAnonymous surveys were administered to assess students' perceptions of the integratedapproach, its impact on their learning, and overall satisfaction. Ethical approval for this studywas obtained from the University of Toronto under protocol number RIS Protocol Number46956. A mixed-methods research design was employed, combining quantitative survey datawith qualitative feedback from open-ended questions.The goal of the survey was to ask the students on their experience to answer our researchquestions. For our first research question, “Does incorporating cross-disciplinary content inprogramming labs improve students’ perceptions of real-world applications of programming?”,we asked students to what extent related-to-other
grading [3]. Major issues associated with grading includesubjectivity and bias, grade inflation, a focus on grades over learning, and the allocation offaculty time [4]. Grading may also have political and social dimensions, and can involve powerdynamics, issues of agency, and other complex ethical issues [5]. The paper by Schinke andTanner [6] provides a good summary of the history of grading, a discussion of the primarypurposes of grading, and examines some of the pitfalls and challenges. For decades, educatorshave been exploring ways to make grading more effective and efficient (e.g. [7]). However, inengineering in particular, papers specifically describing studies of grading practices are few [8].While grading practices of engineering faculty
curriculum at the University of Michigan. Journal of Engineering Education, 2001. 90(3): p. 437-444.2. Karimi, A. Implementing a New Mechanical Engineering Curriculum to Improve Student Retention. in 2001 Annual Conference. 2001.3. Medical Devices Market Size, Share & Industry Analysis, By Type (Orthopedic Devices, Cardiovascular Devices, Diagnostic Imaging, In-vitro Diagnostics, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Wound Management, Diabetes Care, Ophthalmic Devices, Dental Devices, Nephrology, General Surgery, and Others), By End-User (Hospitals & ASCs, Clinics, and Others), and Regional Forecast, 2024-2032. 2024, Fortune Business Insights. p. 180.4. Bunnik, E.M., Ethics of allocation of donor organs. Current
engineering education. Moreover, engineering as a field tends to neglect important social, community, andhumanistic considerations. Calls to increase participation typically invoke nationalcompetitiveness and the need to fill employment pipelines [7] rather than notions of empowermentand justice. Similarly, the teaching of engineering tends to favor technical over socio-culturalaspects. This is what Leydens and Lucena [8] describe as the prioritization of problem-solvingover problem definition: the former relies on engineering skills, whereas the latter relies on societalunderstanding. When engineering education leaves out problem definition, students are leftunprepared to address the complex challenges and ethical dilemmas that inevitably
applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics. • ABET 2 an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors. • ABET 4 an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts. 7. Grade Distribution: • Participation 5% • Homework (WS) 10
assess the extent to which studentsare encouraged to reflect on their development, consider the societal impact of their work, andengage in lifelong learning. Aligned with Cultural Transformation Theory, this constructcontrasts environments that prioritize correctness and performance (dominator) with those thatnurture ethical awareness, adaptability, and personal growth (partnership).MethodsThis work-in-progress paper reports on the initial modification of an existing institutional climatesurvey using CTT. The modified survey was deployed within the College of Engineering (COE)at a large, midwestern, R1 land-grant university in Fall 2024. Rather than developing an entirelynew instrument, the research team modified existing items in the climate
knowledge. They serve as stark reminders of the evolvingroles and responsibilities of engineers. Modern engineering demands a multifaceted skillsetencompassing safety protocols, public policy, business acumen, sustainability, and ethics,emphasizing the crucial role of trust placed in engineers by society.Recognizing the dynamic nature of society and the accelerating pace of technological change, theNational Academy of Engineering (NAE) emphasized the need for adaptation in engineeringeducation and practice to effectively address future challenges [4].Looking Abroad While Viewing WithinThis paper examines the engineering education systems in the UK and the US, two globallyrespected frameworks attracting international students and scholars. While
handle the challenges of smart manufacturing. Joyce et al.[13] further explored the possibilities of PjBL by incorporating modules based on sustainabilitythat promote ethical responsibility in addition to technical skill. Palmer and Hall [17] alsoobserved the need for formalized feedback and responsive teaching techniques to meetproblems such as differentiated learning styles and participation levels in PjBL settings. Hsiehand Knight [18] and Chidthachack et al. [19] pointed out checkpoints and monitoring progressin sustaining learners' motivation and making measurable achievements. Hernández-de-Menéndez et al. [20] and Zhang et al. [21] supported PjBL's application in the creation ofcritical thinking and technical competence, especially in
(overwhelmingly negative) state of the students’ mental health in general. Workload wasidentified as a major contributor to poor mental health, but, perhaps more importantly, thestudents identified a toxic attitude within the engineering community with respect to workload.As a student shared on the visioning board, they wished for a future in which “[they] don’t feellike [they are] not doing enough if [they are] not extremely stressed out all the time.” This pointsto an existing environment in which students have come to identify poor mental health as asignifier of good work ethic and react to not experiencing mental health issues with guilt.There was a shared understanding amongst the participants that professors’ actions wereexacerbating issues
studyto more rigorously evaluate its effectiveness. For instance, incorporating A/B testing could providerobust evidence of v-UOL’s impact on students’ preparation for lab courses. After the preliminary pilotstudy, the system is considered user-friendly and safe and with the ethic approval by the universitycommittee, we are extending the study to large student body, involving over 150 third-year chemicalengineering students enrolled in the UOL course, who will voluntarily participate in different pre-labexercises. These exercises will include traditional paper-based SOP and P&ID training, as well as screen-and VR-based v-UOL applications. The study will then evaluate the student’s performance, learningeffectiveness, memory retention and
engineer.Capstone I Course (ECE 4900)Capstone I is the first course in the two-part senior design sequence. In this course, studentscomplete several key milestones: 1. Team formation 2. Project proposal and approval 3. Project planning 4. Procurement of hardware components 5. Proof of concept for critical circuits 6. Preliminary Design Review (PDR)Topics covered include: Engineering design methodology Project selection and need Identification Requirement specification development Concept generation and evaluation Team dynamics and collaboration Ethics and legal considerations in engineering Basics of Engineering EconomicsEach team meets weekly with a faculty advisor to review progress
work will expand toregression problems and incorporate local interpretability techniques like LIME and Eli5.References [1] O. Scheuer and B. M. McLaren, “Educational data mining,” in Encyclopedia of the Sciences of Learning, Boston, MA: Springer US, 2012, pp. 1075–1079. [2] F. Alshareef, H. Alhakami, T. Alsubait, and A. Baz, “Educational Data Mining Applications and Techniques,” International Journal of Advanced Computer Science and Applications, vol. 11, 2020. [3] T. Zarsky, “Transparency in data mining: From theory to practice,” in Studies in Applied Philosophy, Epistemology and Rational Ethics, Berlin, Heidelberg: Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2013, pp. 301–324. [4] S. Roy and A. Garg, “Predicting academic performance of
incorporate some combination of these key contributors. The Penn UndergraduateResearch Mentoring Program (PURM) [7] is a great example that focuses on fostering strongmentor-mentee connections. PURM offers summer research opportunities for first- and second-year students under the guidance of a Penn research faculty. The program equips students with thenecessary skills through workshops on data management, Python programming, data analysis, andvisualization. Participants also receive training in networking, public speaking, presentation skills,and research ethics. As an additional resource, there are research peer advisors (RPAs) fromvarious research fields like engineering and sciences, business, language studies, arts, etc. RPAsprovide support in
, I. González, and J. E. López de Vergara, "Naturallanguage processing for web browsing analytics: Challenges, lessons learned, andopportunities," Computer Networks, vol. 198, 108357, 2021. [Online]. Available:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.comnet.2021.108357E. A. Heil, Methode der systematischen Literaturrecherche. Justus-Liebig-UniversitätGießen, 2021. [Online]. Available: http://dx.doi.org/10.22029/jlupub-17189F. Farhi, R. Jeljeli, I. Aburezeq, F. F. Dweikat, S. A. Al-shami, and R. Slamene, "Analyzingthe students' views, concerns, and perceived ethics about ChatGPT usage," Computers andEducation: Artificial Intelligence, vol. 4, 100180, 2023. [Online]. Available:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.caeai.2023.100180H. Du, Q. Jia, E. Gehringer, and X. Wang
. Branislav Radelji´c, Aula Fellowship for AI Science, Tech, and Policy Branislav Radelji´c is an AI governance specialist, with a particular interest in addressing bias, threats, and responsibility in AI systems. He is especially intrigued by the societal implications of AI technologies and how they can be regulated to ensure ethical and equitable outcomes.Peer Herholz, Northwestern UniversityAwa Samak´eSylvie T. Leduc, York UniversityDr. Sreyoshi Bhaduri, Private Corporation Dr. Sreyoshi Bhaduri is an AI scientist. Currently, she spearheads innovative research in applying generative AI to solve complex supply chain logistics and operations challenges. Her expertise spans applied statistics and natural language processing
Engineering Writing Process: Foundational knowledge of AI, with an emphasis on ethical considerations and best practices when employing AI tools in research and writing.Collectively, these sections serve as a focused gateway to specialized resources, bridging existingOER materials and refining them for engineering education needs. As engineering educationcontinues to evolve, new categories will be introduced to broaden both the scope and depth ofthis open-access resource.Study MethodologyWe plan to evaluate the impact of e-REF on four sections of a first-year engineering course atNorth Carolina State University. Approximately 56 students enroll in each section, whichintegrates a semester-long team project culminating in a final presentation
, the faculty working groupcharged with developing the new policies and procedures has articulated 7 basic principles. They haveadded principles not explicitly articulated in current policies including on issues like inclusivity andequity, ethical conduct, transparency and collaboration.b. Identity-Affirming Mentorship The Identity-Affirming Mentorship Pillar focuses on enriching mentorship practices bycentering awareness of identity, positionality, and intersectionality. Through mentorship education,training, and inclusive professional development, our goal is to cultivate a culturally aware mentoring2framework that supports underrepresented early-career faculty as they advance in their career. As part ofthis initiative, we developed
#49163 Among her awards and honors are ABET’s Claire L. Felbinger Award for Diversity and Inclusion, ASCE’s Professional Practice Ethics and Leadership Award, the Society of Women Engineers’ Distinguished Engineering Educator Award, the UT System Regents Outstanding Teaching Award, and ASCE’s President’s Medal, one of the highest honors awarded in this global organization of over 150,000 members. Dr. Pearson is a registered Professional Engineer, an ENVISION® Sustainability Professional, and a Commissioner on ABET’s Engineering Accreditation Commission. Her book - Making a Difference: How Being Your Best Self Can Influence, Inspire, and Impel Change - chronicles her journey and her work’s focus on ”making sure
peer research environmentfor the undergraduates while providing a valuable mentoring experience for the graduatestudents. To foster collaboration, REU participants and mentors held biweekly Zoom meetings,where two students—one from each site—presented their work, encouraging questions andinteraction among peers. This setup facilitated cross-disciplinary engagement, allowingengineering and engineering technology students to share insights and observe each other’sapproaches. The program also included various professional development and social activities.At UAH, students participated in weekly professional development sessions every Thursday ledby experts from multiple departments. Key topics covered were research ethics, open inquiry,viewpoint
would work with which mentors based on shared interests.Faculty mentors then met bi-weekly with their mentees to discuss and develop individualresearch interests and on the off weeks met all together as part of a group session about broaderresearch concepts. Group sessions covered included an introduction to research methodologies,how to write research questions and conduct literature reviews, communicating science andscientific writing, ethics and scientific misconduct, presenting data and best practices for oral &poster presentations. During the last week of the semester, all scholars presented their researchquestions and literature review in a group setting which led to rich conversations and critiques ofthe research ideas present in the
Ethically with Global Marginalized Communities,” Environ Eng Sci, vol. 38, no. 5, pp. 320–330, May 2021, doi: 10.1089/ees.2020.0269.[4] E. A. Cech, “Culture of Disengagement in Engineering Education?,” Science, Technology, & Human Values, vol. 39, no. 1, pp. 42–72, Jan. 2014, doi: 10.1177/0162243913504305.[5] J. Smith, A. L. H. Tran, and P. Compston, “Review of humanitarian action and development engineering education programmes,” European Journal of Engineering Education, vol. 45, no. 2, pp. 249–272, Mar. 2020, doi: 10.1080/03043797.2019.1623179.[6] J. N. Magarian and W. P. Seering, “Celebrating Differences: A Conjoint Analysis of Senior Year Mechanical Engineering Students’ Occupational Preferences
mentoring skills in sciencecommunication [5]. Faculty then determined the overall set of lesson topics and selected thespecific lessons they would each work on, which were developed and shared in Spring 2024.The URE staff met online with the student cohort 10 times, with the bulk of the meetings duringSpring 2024. Topics included identifying the core elements of a research narrative, the structureof a scientific paper, the process of publishing a journal article, using a reference managementsystem, tools for collaborative writing, using styles in Google Docs and Microsoft Word, peerreview, and details about the journal’s formatting requirements and the submission process.Additional faculty lessons covered ethics, copyright, plagiarism and
the lungs and on the skin. More recently, she began conducting research in engineering education with a focus on the development of engineering students as effective learners and ethical thinkers.Charles Stanier, The University of Iowa ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 WiP: Empowering TAs through Metacognitive and Communication Skills DevelopmentIntroductionThis paper presents a structured approach to teaching assistant (TA) training in a chemicalengineering department at an R1 university, tailored primarily for undergraduate TAs. Theinitiative was conceived in the 2021-2022 academic year, when a committee of faculty andstudents consolidated feedback