modules with more checklists/worksheets, additional AI-related materials, andstudent perspectives, and improving the workshop’s effectiveness by offering more time,encouraging attendees to bring their assignments to work with, and coordinating followup virtualmeetings. The high demand for AI integration and ethical guidance, the versatile application ofthe modules, the need for continuous professional development, varying levels of initial studentpreparedness, and feedback on assignment load all highlight areas where this professionaldevelopment workshop, and engineering writing professional development more broadly, can befurther enhanced.5. AcknowledgmentThe authors appreciate the support of NSF #1915644, #1915318, and #1914593.6. References[1
recognize and build on team members’ contributions, foster participation, and motivate team members effectively. Empathy Measured the students’ capacity to acknowledge and understand team members’ emotions and perceptions and use this understanding in resolving conflicts. Ethical Behavior Evaluated trust-building actions, accountability, and the ability (Accountability and Trust) to promote a culture of reliability and mutual respect within the team.Benefits of using Rubrics for AssessmentRubrics offer several key benefits when assessing reflections. First, rubrics
, and develops student leaders to embody the principles of professional academic advising and leaders within their academic, professional, and social communities. These student leaders serve as invaluable resources for their peers, offering guidance, support, and insights into the biomedical engineering experience. Grounded in student development and servant leadership principles, the PALs program fosters ethical and inclusive leadership, building strong peer-to-peer relationships that facilitate knowledge transfer and personal growth. Dr. Paige’s unwavering commitment to guiding and educating students in higher education drives her to advocate for the development of critically reflective students, scholars, leaders
Action Research informed our analysis,allowing continuous refinement based on emergent data.The study adheres to ethical research standards, ensuring informed consent, participantconfidentiality, and IRB approval.FindingsThis study provides insights into the collective perspectives of program and policy leaders onimproving transfer pathways for historically marginalized engineering students. The followingthemes emerged from our analysis:Academic Preparation and Course Alignment: Participants emphasized the need for structuredacademic initiatives, including: • Strengthening math curricula through faculty collaboration • Developing joint faculty task forces to align course content • Implementing early intervention models, such as
trends influence innovation and market dynamics. The course alsoaddresses how individuals and firms make decisions to maximize utility and profit, consideringthe ethical and social consequences of these choices.In addition, students cultivate critical thinking and analytical skills through the application ofeconomic modeling and project management tools, promoting a comprehensive understanding ofhow social, political, and economic influences shape individual, organizational, and nationalcontexts. By analyzing real-world case studies and participating in group projects, students learnto dissect complex problems related to decision-making, resource allocation, and the productionand distribution of goods and services. While parts of the course
topic in engineering. Additionally, they were encouraged to think beyond justthe technical aspects by incorporating social, ethical, and personal implications. Students wereprompted to explore how these concepts intersect with their career aspirations, societal impact,and everyday life. The concept map had to be created digitally and clearly structured, showingdifferent levels of hierarchy and connections.The survey employed a Likert scale 10 to measure students’ perceptions of the assignment’simpact. Specifically, it assessed whether the assignment helped students understand how thecourse connected to other topics, with response options ranging from Strongly agree (5) toStrongly disagree (1). The scale was also used to evaluate whether the
providekey insights into the interplay between personal confidence, social dynamics, andinstitutional belonging in shaping academic success.Disclaimer on gender classification. We acknowledge that gender is a social construct, and abroad spectrum of gender identities exists. While our survey included options beyond thebinary, due to the limitations inherent in our non-probabilistic sample and the population'sdemographic distribution, our study only includes binary gender classifications (male andfemale). This limitation is noted for transparency, and future research should aim toincorporate more diverse gender representations.Data analysis and ethical considerations. Faculty members distributed the questionnaire andallocated class time for students
., & Jayasuriya, S. (2020, January). A review of the state of LGBTQIA+ student research in STEM and engineering education. In ASEE annual conference.Fricker, M. (2007). Epistemic injustice: Power and the ethics of knowing. Oxford University Press.Ng, J. C., Lee, S. S., & Pak, Y. K. (2007). Chapter 4 contesting the model minority and perpetual foreigner stereotypes: A critical review of literature on Asian Americans in education. Review of research in education, 31(1), 95-130.Garcia, J., Elaouinate, M., Bond-Trittipo, B., & Secules, S. (2023, February). Comparing the Narratives of Two LGBTQ+ Undergraduate Engineering Students at a Hispanic Serving Institution. In 2023 Collaborative
Thermodynamics – Ideal Gas Non-Reactive Mass Balances Law & Other Equations of Renewable Energy Sector State Reactive Mass Balances Engineering Ethics Defense Industry Process Flow Diagrams Basic ProgrammingPrevious work has shown that of the various identity constructs– interest in the subject area,recognition (i.e., the beliefs that they are seen as a good student in the subject area by their peers,parents, and faculty), and performance / competence beliefs (i.e., beliefs in the ability to performwell and understand concepts) [1] – the strongest direct path to the construction of anengineering identity is recognition [2]; however, performance / competence
learn.Future research in engineering education using virtual reality (VR) should focus on areas thatenhance learning, improve accessibility, and align with pedagogical best practices. Specifically,future research should consider pedagogical effectiveness, curriculum integration, enhancingtechnical skills, collaborative learning, cognitive and psychological impacts of VR, accessibilityand inclusion, long-term impacts and sustainability, and ethical and social responsibility.While traditional face-to-face instruction remains the foundation of education, industry demandsthat students be more proficient with technology. VR emerges as a powerful supplementary tool,as it enables immersive, interactive, and highly customizable learning experiences, offering
practice • Hands-on laboratory experiences • Virtual laboratory environments, particularly emphasized in cybersecurity coursework • Project-based learning components • Instructor availability outside of class time • Teaching AssistantsTechnical PathwaysThe program offers three specialized technical pathways: • Server & Cloud Application • Focus on networking fundamentals, operations, troubleshooting, security, cloud computing, hardware • Cloud Application Development • Focus on python, SQL, T-SQL, Java, JavaScript/ASP.NET; data structures and algorithms, developing cloud solutions • Cybersecurity Administration • Focus on advanced networking, ethical hacking, threat intelligence, web and app
ininformation and communications technology and optics and photonics to complete the surveyanonymously. Combined, the research clusters involve 12 mid to large size public universitieswith R1 and R2 designations in the province of Québec, Canada. There are an estimated 550graduate students and 100 faculty members that are associated with both clusters. The study wasapproved by McGill University’s Research Ethics Board. Participants were invited by email atthe end of May/early June 2023 to complete the survey, which was available for a 6-weekperiod; two reminder emails were sent. We received a total of 169 complete responses,corresponding to a response rate of approximately 30%. After removing respondents who werenot graduate trainees, i.e., MSc or PhD
furthermeaning and context-specific to engineering for those experiences, and finally holisticallyassesses strengths and challenges across an engineering semester for a neurodiverse individual.We believe that the work started with this interview protocol can inform researchers working inthis space in developing strengths and challenges-based interview protocols utilizing languageused to describe strengths and challenges experienced by neurodivergent people.AcknowledgementsThis work is supported by the National Science Foundation (Award #: EEC-2306830 andEEC-2306831).References[1] T. Armstrong, “The myth of the normal brain: Embracing neurodiversity,” AMA J. Ethics, vol. 17, no. 4, pp. 348–352, Apr. 2015.[2] M. Sanchez-Pena, X. R. Xu, N. Ramirez
ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Columbus OH, 25-28 June [6] Davis, M. (2012), “A plea for judgement”, Science and Engineering Ethics, 18(4): 789– 808, doi:10.1007/s11948-011-9254-6. [7] Francis, R., Paretti, M. C. and Riedner, R. (2021, July), Engineering judgment and decision making in undergraduate student writing, Paper presented at 2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access, Virtual Conference. https://peer.asee.org/37066 9
learning support. Such a systemwould interface with existing Learning Management Systems (LMS) through APIs to providereal-time insights for both students and educators. Future work will focus on refining the DKTmodel, addressing class imbalance, and testing the platform across more diverse datasets.Practical testing will be a key component, involving real-world classroom settings to evaluateusability, gather feedback, and ensure the system aligns with educational needs. Pilot studieswith students and educators will guide interface refinement and assess the platform'seffectiveness in fostering personalized learning. Additionally, ethical AI practices, includingprivacy safeguards and explainability, will remain a priority to ensure trust and
Paper ID #47576AI-Driven Multimodal System for Enhancing Non-Verbal Communication inPublic SpeakingDr. Brainerd Prince, Plaksha University Brainerd Prince is the Associate Professor of Practice and the Director of the Center for Thinking, Language and Communication at Plaksha University. He teaches courses such as Reimagining Technology and Society, Ethics of Technological Innovation, and Art of Thinking for undergraduate engineering students and Research Design for PhD scholars. He completed his PhD on Sri Aurobindo’s Integral Philosophy from OCMS, Oxford – Middlesex University, London. He was formerly a Research Tutor
understanding of the content.Case study proposals for interdisciplinary engineering projects challenge students to thinkcritically, inspire creativity, and provide valuable guidance on more versatile solutions.Incorporating case studies into engineering education fosters interdisciplinary collaboration,highlights real-world applications, and encourages students to explore the ethical implications ofengineering decisions and the broader responsibilities of engineers to society. Moreover, thisapproach motivates students to think innovatively and develop creative solutions to complexproblems, leaving a positive and lasting influence on their educational journey.There are several aspects that will be further explored beyond the initial work presented here
implement them [10]. We have also observed the immersive “bootcamp”nature of Impact Week to be a catalyst for students to forge new relationships with their graduatestudent colleagues, creating the types of supportive networks that have been shown to improvesuccess and retention in graduate school [11], [12].Following Impact Week, our students complete a two-year core series of required trainings thatreemphasize and deepen the key concepts explored during Impact Week. The requirements inthis core set of trainings are programmed with just in time opportunities in mind, and consist of: Design Thinking and Science Communication: 1 credit course taken fall, year 1 Ethical Considerations in Research and Innovation: 1 credit course taken fall
0 3 3 0 2 0 4 4 2 0 4 0 5 2 0 2 0The mentors were members of the Arkansas Academy of Biological and AgriculturalEngineering, a distinguished group of program graduates recognized for their integrity andcommitment to the highest ethical and professional standards. Mentors had at least 10 years ofprofessional experience in the field of biological engineering with expertise spanning consulting,design, drinking water utilities, water treatment, pharmaceutical research, and industrial foodprocessing. The educational background of
presenting technical results clearly and concisely. This paper describes thecombined approach, which can serve as a model for future courses aiming to developtechnical and writing proficiency in undergraduate engineering courses.IntroductionLaboratory courses have been a part of the engineering curriculum for the last two centuriesto provide students with a practical experience of applying the engineering concepts taught inlectures [1]. Generally, laboratory courses have been designed to address ABET studentoutcomes 3, 4, and 6. The ABET outcomes are: • Outcome 3 - "an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences" [2]. • Outcome 4 - "an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering
central to entrepreneurial competence.Recognition by Others Recognition from family, peers, and mentors played a crucial role in participants’entrepreneurial identity development. Grace shared how her family’s encouragement bolsteredher self-efficacy: “My family has always encouraged me to pursue my entrepreneurial dreams.They see my work ethic and think that I have what it takes.” Similarly, Cortex described howpeer validation reinforced his leadership identity: “I naturally gravitated towards this vicepresident role... because I showed up and liked the club.” Such external recognition strengthenedtheir confidence and reinforced their belief in their potential as entrepreneurs.Future Possible Selves (Hoped-for) Participants’ hoped
engineering and social science, focusing on understanding how innovation self-efficacy develops among engineering students with diverse neurotypes. Additionally, she investigates household resilience capacity in relation to sustainable practices, employing both quantitative and qualitative research methods.Dr. Angela R Bielefeldt, University of Colorado Boulder Angela Bielefeldt is a professor at the University of Colorado Boulder in the Department of Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engineering (CEAE) and Director of the Engineering Education Program. Her research interests in engineering education include community engagement, ethics, and sustainability. Bielefeldt is a Fellow of the American Society for Engineering
), Developing a Culturally Adaptive Pathway to Success: Implementation Progress and Project Findings Paper presented at 2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access, Virtual Online . 10.18260/1-2--34412[12] Wigfield, A. (1994). Expectancy-value theory of achievement motivation: A development perspective. Educational Psychologist, 6(1), 49–78.[13] Wigfield, A., & Eccles, J. S. (2000). Expectancy-Value Theory of Achievement Motivation. Contemporary Educational Psychology, 25(1), 68–81. https://doi.org/10.1006/ceps.1999.1015[14] Moreno MA, Goniu N, Moreno PS, Diekema D. Ethics of social media research: common concerns and practical considerations. Cyberpsychol Behav Soc Netw. 2013 Sep;16(9):708-13. doi
Mann-Whitney test was used to compare final self-reportedconfidence between the two cohorts.Human Ethics StatementThis work was approved by Duke University IRB under protocol #2024-0218. Primary outcomeswill include scores on each report, responses to the Likert-type questions, and coding of free-response questions. Secondary outcome measures include trends in lab report scores across reportsto determine the impact of continuous feedback and reflection and trends in student confidenceover time.ResultsIn the first semester (Spring 2024) of this study, 24 of 34 total students (70.6%) provided consent.This course was also offered in the Summer session in 2024, and there, 6 of 8 students (75.0%)provided consent. The number of consented students in
in the Training capital city. QS: 5 to 10. 7 M Mechanical 2019 Private. Traditional private University Civil Engineer Engineering with presence in different consultancy regions. QS: 35 to 40Participants were chosen from three different universities, as this WIP is part of broader researchaiming to respond to the research question from a broader perspective.For recruitment, participants were contacted through LinkedIn, a work-related social platform.The University Ethics Committee approved this research, and all the participants signed
London (QMUL) with research interests in applied mathematics (nonlinear dynamics, analytical mechanics and mathematical modelling) as well as mathematics and engineering education pedagogy (diversification of STEM curricula, threshold concepts and concept inventories in mathematics courses, university-industry and community partnerships, embedding ethics and sustainability in mathematics, history of mathematics and physics). He completed his PhD in Applied Mathematics (Nonlinear Dynamics) at University College London (UCL), an MSc in Mathematical Modelling and Scientific Computing from the University of Oxford (St. Anne’s College) and a BEng in Mechanical Engineering with Business Finance from UCL
to the following guiding reflection questions: • “What challenges did you face related to your role?” • “What surprised you during development?” • “What advice would you give someone else in a similar position?”3.4 Ethical ConsiderationsAll team members provided informed consent for their reflections to be used in this study. Sincethis was an internally focused project, anonymity was not a primary concern; however, weagreed to keep specific organizational details (e.g., location, aircraft registration) confidential.We sought to ensure the authenticity of personal reflections by encouraging open dialogue andproviding opportunities for members to review their narratives before publication.4. Results and Reflections
more follow-up with the families to understand how the toys and cars have impacted them. This data and dissemination of our process may be a resource for others in need of toy modifications. references [1] Bielefeldt, N. Canney, C. Swan, & D. Knight, "Contributions of learning through service to the ethics education of engineering students", International Journal for Service Learning in Engineering, Humanitarian Engineering and Social Entrepreneurship, vol. 11, no. 2, p. 1-17, 2016. https://doi.org/10.24908/ijsle.v11i2.6392 [2] J. Huff, C. Zoltowski, & W. Oakes, "Preparing engineers for the workplace through service learning: perceptions of epics alumni", Journal of Engineering Education, vol. 105, no. 1, p. 43-69
, thepeople that are core to the functioning of that system, that is violence. Our participants wereeager to talk about their practices, and were grateful to have been asked the question. It leads usto wonder just how much of the self is separated from the professional identity for theparticipants in our study? We understand and appreciate that people are complex and boundariesare important; however, in an industry that is clearly harming people as evidenced by the highrates of burnout, what is the ethical obligation to support and address this routine violence? In asociety that demands that we give so much of ourselves to a profession, we suggest that ourprofessional spaces should then be required to give something back to our humanity.While it is
captures how integral participants perceived their entrepreneurial work totheir identity (e.g., “My work as a founder is an important part of who I am”). ENT self-efficacy(McGee et al., 2009) included sub-constructs such as marshalling (3 items; α = 0.70), whichassessed confidence in gaining support for one’s vision (e.g., “How confident are you in gettingothers to believe in your vision?”), and planning (4 items; α = 0.80), which measured confidencein estimating customer demand. Equity ethics (McGee et al., 2022) included 17 items (α = 0.96),focusing on participants’ efforts to create inclusive spaces for marginalized groups (e.g., “I applymy expertise to make spaces more inclusive of marginalized groups”). Racial activism (adaptedfrom Szymanski