. She received her M. Ed. and B.S. from Georgia State University (1979, 1981). Prof. Bernal teaches the User-Centered Design, Ethics, and Software Engineering courses at SPSU. The areas of Software Engineering, User-Centered Design and Software Engineering are the focus endeavors. She is a co-founder of the SPSU Usability Research Lab (ULAB) and is directly involved in corporate-sponsor ULAB projects. She has given numerous papers, tutorials and presentations locally and internationally on User-Centered Design, Usability and Software Engineering topics. Barbara is engaged in educational support through her company Software Education and Support (SES). She does specialized software de- velopment and evaluation as a
and ethical j. responsibilities a knowledge of including respect the impacta of for engineering diversity technology solutions in a societal and global k. context
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higher proportion of women than the existingproportion of women in the engineering school as a whole. They also found that students in theminor had higher math and verbal SAT scores than the general student population in the school.Co-curricular Involvement in Engineering and Entrepreneurship Education The value and impact of co-curricular experiences in the context of engineering educationhas been a growing topic of research for several years. Co-curricular experiences have beenshown to increase student engagement 23, enhance self-directed autonomy 24, nurture leadership25and enrich ethical decision making 26. The consistent positive impact findings suggest that co-curricular entrepreneurship education also has the potential to add
: societal issues, ethics, engineeringas a profession, communications, continuous improvement, and leadership/teamwork. Instructorsacross all disciplines strive to address the six themes in their individual courses, while lookingfor connections from class to class.Students: The student population of Accelerate depends on numerous logistical and program-specific criteria. Most central to the Accelerate program are students who demonstrate beginningwith their sophomore year in high school an interest in engineering as a future profession orcareer. Students selected for Accelerate must exhibit the levels of talent, drive, and capacity thattypify their SCGSSM residential program counterparts. Accelerate students must also evidencestrong levels of
curriculumand program development enables continuous improvement activities. The complete list ofCEAB GrAtts is provided here:1 Page 26.242.2 1. A knowledge base for engineering 2. Problem analysis 3. Investigation 4. Design 5. Use of engineering tools 6. Individual and teamwork 7. Communication skills 8. Professionalism 9. Impact of engineering on society and the environment 10. Ethics and equity 11. Economics and project management 12. Life-long learningAlthough students will develop all GrAtts throughout their undergraduate engineering programs,assessment of the attributes in the final year of the students’ programs provides
indicators.Figure 1: Item II, Engineering designDoes the curriculum unit…Contain activities that require students to use engineering design processes?Allow students opportunities to learn from failure/past experiences?Allow students to redesign?Contain an engineering challenge that includes a client?Allow students to participate in an open-ended engineering design challenge in which they design andassess processes or build and evaluate prototypes/models/solutions?Contain an engineering challenge that requires students to consider constraints, safety,reliability, risks, alternatives, trade-offs, and/or ethical considerations?Promote engineering habits of min?Requires students to explore and develop technologies from the field of engineering discussed inthe
Paper ID #12821Automated and scalable assessment: present and futureDr. Edward F. Gehringer, North Carolina State University Dr. Gehringer is an associate professor in the Departments of Computer Science, and Electrical & Computer Engineering. His research interests include computerized assessment systems, and the use of natural-language processing to improve the quality of reviewing. He teaches courses in the area of programming, computer architecture, object-oriented design, and ethics in computing. He is the lead PI on a multi-institution NSF IUSE grant to construct web services for online peer-review systems
relevance is through a study of theEngineering Grand Challenges19. Students are challenged to think critically as they proposedesigns to address some aspect of one of the challenges and then explore ethical implications oftheir proposed designs. Although the logistic regression model was less successful in predictingwho changed majors out of engineering (the model only accurately predicted fewer than 15% ofthose cases), this is somewhat consistent with prior research that showed predicting whoachieves academically is more straightforward than predicting who underachieves20. In otherwords, there is often more variability underlying reasons for underachievement, and the same islikely true for students who change majors out of engineering to choose
industry. Also, guest lectures on sustainability, BIM technology, ethics,and green markets potential are delivered.4 Page 26.352.4MethodologyThe Green-BIM teaching method was used to teach a construction management course offered atthe California State University Long Beach. The effectiveness of the Green-BIM teachingmethod was evaluated to see if we can close achievement gaps between the majority group andthe minority groups by means of students’ interview and exit survey. Besides the traditionalassessment tools such as homework, quizzes, tests, exams, lab reports, oral presentations, andprojects, a rubric assessment tool was developed and used
lecture on nextgeneration aircraft design and group discussions on ethics. Dean Washington’s luncheon talkcontextualized the need for global leadership in engineering. Student representatives from eachAviation Club and the two US universities presented on their research and activities andparticipated in icebreakers and a design challenge. Tom Wujec’s Marshmallow Challenge 9 waschosen to highlight lessons in creativity, innovation and global collaboration. Teams of four,including both U.S. and Chinese students, were asked to create the tallest freestanding structurepossible, using only dry spaghetti, string and masking tape. Towers had to be topped with amarshmallow, and groups were given just 18 minutes to complete the task. Successful
Sustainable Thinking in Undergraduate Engineering Education.” International Journal of Engineering Education, 23(2) 2007: 218- 230. 6. Chau, K. W. “Incorporation of Sustainability Concepts into a Civil Engineering Curriculum.” Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering Education and Practice, ASCE, 2007: 188-191. 7. El-Zein, A., Airey, D., Bowden, P., and Clarkeburn, H. “Development of a Course on Environmental Sustainability, Ethical Decision-making and Communication Skills in Engineering.” International Conference on Engineering Education, September 2007. 8. Center of Sustainable Engineering, “Adding Sustainability to Engineering Education Workshop.” Oral communication, Syracuse University, May 2011. 9
countries; 4. Speak a secondlanguage at a conversational level; 5. Speak a second language at a professional (i.e.technical) level; 6. Are proficient working in or directing a team of ethnic and culturaldiversity; 7. Can effectively deal with ethical issues arising from cultural or nationaldifferences; 8. Understand cultural differences relating to product design, manufacture anduse; 9. Have an understanding of the connectedness of the world and the workings of theglobal economy; 10. Understand implications of cultural differences on how engineeringtasks might be approached; 11. Have some exposure to international aspects of topics such assupply chain management, intellectual property, liability and risk, and business practices; 12.Have had a
. Page 26.1716.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015IntroductionHow to Understand Engineering Life PathwaysEngineering is increasingly understood as a lifelong learning pathway rather than an event thathappens only in a university setting. The National Academy of Engineering’s the Engineer of2020 identifies lifelong learning, practical ingenuity, analytic skills, business management,creativity, cognitive flexibility, ethics, leadership, professionalism, and communication as theknowledge and skills that will be valuable for engineers in the future. These skills can be learnedboth within, and outside of, traditional engineering education. In order to understand howengineering education manifests during
Affairs, the Living and Learning Community enabled students to experience a more educationally enriched community. These communities focused on a Residential Curriculum that guides the student toward competencies in global critical thinking and reasoning skills, social and civic responsibility, character, ethics, and communication. Data shows that structured activities, such as faculty interactions and LLC participation facilitate an easier academic transition for students20, 21. The university created the Technology and Innovation Learning Community in 2012. Students in the Technology and Innovation Living and Learning Community lived on the same floor of their dormitory, and benefited from the friendship and support of being
helping the students better understand the discipline. This will allow students to make an informed decision early in their career whether to continue to pursue a Mechanical Engineering degree or switch to another major. • Professional Skills and Attitudes: Give students skills necessary to succeed in the program and as professional engineers. This includes developing teamwork skills, fostering good study habits, developing a growth mindset with regards to education, and ethically fulfilling their professional obligations of service to humanity. • Design Methodology: Students learn how to approach open-ended engineering design problems with a structured design process and to communicate their ideas
, methods, tools, etc.), sustainability, ethics, team management, andtechnical communication (both oral and written), while incorporating elements of engineering scienceand analysis. Students apply design instruction in the context of two projects during the six-coursesequence—a cornerstone project spanning the fall and spring semesters of the sophomore year, and acapstone project spanning the junior and senior academic years.The curriculum of our non-discipline specific engineering program, shown graphically in Figure 1,combines a campus-wide, liberal arts general educational core with courses in math, science,engineering design, engineering science, business, systems analysis, and sustainability3,4. Individualskills taught developmentally through
because it allowed me to see others work ethic and allowed me to gain knowledge about a field I was not very familiar with. I was able to see how the alignment of lesson plans and activities can be very time consuming and the use of frameworks allow for the writer to systematically formulate a creative, and well put together lesson.” (Participant 9)The Trainees came to several conclusions about strategies to best manage group work in aprofessional setting in order to meet timeline deliverables and expectations. First, they noted theimportance of responsive communication in whatever medium the team decides works best.Second, the Trainees realized that differing perspectives, even if they require discussion, oftenlead to achieving
Environmentalengineering by Fall in spite of her FoK in mechanics. She was extremely frustrated with the step-by-step formulaic process that her teacher taught in statics as it removed all creativity and desirefor understanding of the physical phenomena. Realizing that most of her 18-yr old classmates areaccustomed to this process and “just listen and do it” [her tone of voice actually hints that theydo this uncritically], in contrast, she says: “I actually stop and wonder if this is the right thingthat I should be doing [amazing sense of ethical responsibility towards her knowledge] or if thisprocess is actually going to teach me what the professor wants to teach me [amazing sense ofmeta-cognition].” Realizing that her critical reflection takes more time and
based on evidence for both science and engineering6.However, not much has been said about the differences in arguments between the two domains.One of the differences that has been explored is the purpose of argumentation in each of thesefields; whereas scientists use arguments for evaluating and explaining natural phenomena,engineers use arguments for finding the best solution for a problem with a given set of Page 26.1460.3constraints. One of the few examples of research in engineering education was a study of collegestudents who engaged in realistic ethical problems in engineering; the researchers found thatthese students were able to
achieving their set goals; they also need to prioritize the scheduled activities, introduce changes if need be, solicit advice and assistance with the consent of the instructor, and maintain effective working relationships among the members. Instructors also should monitor group progress, give feedback on how well each group is doing, report each group’s progress to the class as a whole, and insure adherence to accepted standards of: ethics, social responsibility, and safety.Success in implementing cooperative learning is attributable, in large measure, to: properplanning, efforts, dedication, and foresight of the instructor. Experience definitely is a majorfactor. A proper start for instructors
II.1 The ability to adapt to cultural norms in a professional arena and act appropriately II.2 The ability to make ethical and socially responsible decisions in the context of a culture divergent form my own. II. 3 The ability to analyze problems from a different cultural frame of reference II.4 The ability to communicate professionally in a culturally appropriate manner12 Global Cultural III.1 The ability to practice social and cultural responsibility, e.g. resource sustainability III.2 Proficiency in a second language III.3 The ability to
learning objectives. Also, designemphasis (cognitive objective) and proficiency with 3D-printing processes (skill learningobjective) are reflected in ABET General Criterion 3, Student Outcomes23 (c) “an ability todesign a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such aseconomic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, andsustainability” and (k) “an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering toolsnecessary for engineering practice.” In addition, physical models that provide tactile, visual, andmanipulative feedback to learners have been implemented successfully in general education for along time.The 3D-printing lab includes nine inexpensive 3D
Military Academy, West Point, New York. Dr. Barry holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Rochester Institute of Technology, a Master of Science degree from University of Colorado at Boulder, and a PhD from Purdue University. Prior to pursuing a career in academics, Dr. Barry spent 10-years as a senior geotechnical engineer and project manager on projects throughout the United States. He is a licensed professional engineer in multiple states. Dr. Barry’s areas of research include assessment of professional ethics, teaching and learning in engineering education, and learning through historical engineering accomplishments. He has authored and co-authored a significant number of journal articles and book chapters on these
it would need to meet the rigors of course designaccording to ABET accreditation guidelines1. The key guidelines that the project would focus onwould be specifically: (a) an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering (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 (d) an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams (g) an ability to communicate effectively The second factor considered, which is more relevant at this juncture, was the decision that thisproject aligns more closely around a service
. (2014). Evaluation of Potential Fair Trade Standards for an Ethical 3-D Printing Filament. Journal of Sustainable Development, 7(5), 1-12. Doi: 10.5539/jsd.v7n5p124. Snyder, R. M. (2014). An overview of the past, present, and future of 3D printing technology with an emphasis on the present. Association Supporting Computer Users in Education “Our Second Quarter Century of Resource Sharing”, 93-99. Page 26.696.18
system performance” The advancement of technology in terms of functionality and interconnectivity has a profound effect on humantechnology interaction. The effect is a broad and concerns operators, maintainers or users. Human factors engineering seeks to achieve improved levels of effectiveness, safety and ease of performance. The design of such complex system interaction requires human factors professionals operate across disciplinary boundaries to collaborate with other engineers at many levels, including understanding user needs in early product development stages and developing test settings to study user performance. The major topics covered in the course are the design process, prototyping, engineering ethics, human computer
constraintssuch as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability,and sustainability ”. The topic of sustainability has become part of corporate strategy, consumerchoice processes, university initiatives, engineering, and technology programs within thebusiness discipline7-11. We are moving toward more sustainable business practices and education, Page 26.716.3as a direct result of an increasing awareness of the significant green manufacturing, covering abroad spectrum, from development of green technology products, implementation of advancedmanufacturing and production technologies, and introduction of energy