sufficient cachet that accreditation is not necessary. This may be true; who would not hirea Stanford University graduate simply because the computer science program at Stanford Univer-sity is not accredited by ABET? At the same time, conforming to accreditation standards and peerreview would have helped Stanford or University of Texas avoid headlines that revealed that theircomputer science students have been graduating without taking course work in ethics, somethingABET accreditation standards have required for decades 7 . In contrast, several high-profile andprestigious programs such as MIT are accredited. In this case, presumably, the program or theinstitution has seen value in the accreditation process, or even perhaps to signal to lesser
implementation issues for software systems,including software life cycle, requirements definition and specification, prototyping,verification, validation, testing, fault-tolerance, social and ethical issues of commercialsoftware, and management.A term project is assigned to the students after the 2nd interim exam, which is approximatelyone month before the end of the semester. Each student is requested to design andimplement an image classifier using CNN. The students are expected to use transferlearning to customize pre-trained neural networks for new classes. The new network shouldbe able to distinguish at least two new classes that are not included in the pre-trainednetwork. The students are expected to use TensorFlow as the development tool, because
-Scholar at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. His interests include computational complexity theory, professional ethics, and engineering education research. He served as the editor of the Journal of Engineering Education from 2012 to 2017. He currently serves as a member of the edito- rial boards of College Teaching and Accountability in Research. He is a Carnegie Scholar and an IEEE Fellow. Professor Loui was Associate Dean of the Graduate College at Illinois from 1996 to 2000. He directed the theory of computing program at the National Science Foundation from 1990 to 1991. He earned the Ph.D. at M.I.T. in 1980. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 WIP
information about the country, while identifying engineering challenges. At the end ofthe semester, students will give a presentation detailing how algae-based innovations could beimplemented as a solution to solve healthcare, environmental, or materials problems in theassigned country. The project not only encourages students to think about culture in othercountries, but also prompts them to think about social barriers that would prevent innovativesolutions from being implemented in the country. This project will build upon teamwork andpublic speaking skills, as well as instill a spirit of creativity, problem-solving, and humanitiesamongst students.3.2 Movies/DocumentariesIn order to provide examples of real-world engineering ethical challenges
activities allowed students to explore innovativeideas without confining guidelines or rules. The purpose of the discussions was to stimulateconversation among peers. The PI and program manager acted only to keep the discussion on topicand ensure that all students had an opportunity to speak if they wished to do so. Seminars on twice-exceptional education and creativity were included. Workshops were presented on responsibleconduct of research and ethics, graduate school, preparing for the GRE exam, and technicalwriting. Preparation for graduate school was a key theme throughout the program; the topic wasaddressed in several workshops, brainstorming meetings and seminars. Bringing in outside expertswas successful in increasing the participants’ self
: an awareness of the stakeholders • Teamwork: an ability to function on multidisciplinary and diverse teams and an appreciation for the contributions from individuals from multiple disciplines • Communication: an ability to communicate effectively both orally and written with widely-varying backgrounds • Ethics: an awareness of professional ethics and responsibility • Social Context: an appreciation of the role that their discipline can play in social contextsABET outcomes that are difficult to meet in traditional classroom setting, in particular f – h, arean inherent part of student participation on EPICS teams. In addition, alumni surveys of EPICSparticipants have shown that students better understand how engineering
programs (28%). While the majority of faculty reported that they do not incorporateleadership in their own courses (60%), they generally feel that leadership should be introducedduring a student’s freshman year of college (40%) and evaluated using project-based assessmentsor a combination of test- and project-based assessments (80%). Overall, faculty tended to agreewith industry on the importance of leadership competencies in their associated fields, particularlyfor competencies such as ethics/responsibility, communication, professionalism, and ambition.But while this overall profile generically captures faculty ways of knowing leadership amongsurvey respondents, our analysis also uncovered nuances within the data that warrant furtherexploration
account safety, economic, environmental, and ethical concerns. These Senior Designprojects are completed for a real-world client, giving students an opportunity to experienceengineering challenges that parallel those in industry.During the 2016-17 school year, a team of consisting of four mechanical engineering studentsadvised by three faculty technical advisors and a faculty manager undertook this UNHRDproject, which ultimately became known as the Thermal Shield project.Thermal Shield Senior Design ProjectSenior Design is a thorough engineering education-experience. Students work on a designproject and attend bi-weekly lectures. The lecture portion of this course is taught by anengineering professor who serves as each team’s manager. This
Collaborative Learning (e.g. PBLs) have been widelyused in the engineering curriculum [1]. Project/problem based activities have been implementedto help students learn new concepts faster. In this methodology, a question or problem is used todrive the students’ learning activities to produce a product that can be used in real world. PBL isused to prepare students with skills such as leadership, team building, ethical behavior,creativity, critical thinking, and problem solving [2]. PBL has been implemented as part of thecurriculum or as a replacement of the traditional classroom.EMLs are either designed independently or used by modifying existing pedagogy techniquessuch as SBL or ACL. EMLs can be implemented either as single homework assignment or as
education into engineeringcurriculum at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Diversity education here includes coursesaddressing the culture and social context of engineering, the disparate outcomes of engineersbelonging to groups traditionally underrepresented in engineering, and inclusive engineeringpractice. Courses such as these would help students contextualize their experiences and those ofothers in a larger body of knowledge about human interaction, challenge implicit biases, andmake a statement about institutional values of inclusion. These courses may align with a largermovement in engineering education to integrate ethics, human-centered design, leadershipdevelopment, and community-based project work—considerations of people, in other
constantly changing) of graduate and post-baccalaureate institutions that provide certification in regulatory science fields. First, thecategories of cost, availability, and curriculum needed streamlining for comparison purposes.Then, best practices needed to be identified, for both domestic and international programs.Common themes of coursework in the life sciences, biotechnology, and policy/ethics wereidentified. Often, programs would require or prefer a bachelors in health science, life sciences, orengineering with common requirements of the advanced degree mandating courses in tissueengineering, stem cell engineering and related disciplines. The international programs focusedmore on global processes than domestic ones. In addition, there was a
somebody else •Cost. variables but •Small-group •Peer or teacher has created) should or •Environment. not designs). discussion. feedback on should not be adopted •Ethics. •Observations •Whole-class written drafts. in a particular context. •Evidence (observations of discussion. •Read scenarios •Design: A design or from tests. that introduce natural designs) design element, •Human users. the problem. •Tests (planned, which the student(s) •Originality
program becausethe foundations built during the first year are a key to student’s success. There are about fourdifferent pathways for the First Year Experience in Engineering Program at this institution:Standard, Honors, Scholars and Transfers. The Standards Program is the focus of this paper as itthe only pathway offered at the regional campuses. The two courses sequence offered in thisprogram are: Fundamentals of Engineering I and Fundamentals of Engineering II. These courseshave two main components: lectures and hands-on labs. The topics covered in lecture provideskills for problem solving, critical thinking, ethical decision making, teamwork, communicationand presentation. The laboratory experiments provide a broad overview of
responses h. An understanding of the need for and an ability to 1. Demonstrates a developing sense of self as a engage in self-directed continuing professional learner, building on prior experiences to respond to development; new and challenging contexts. 2. Selects and uses information to investigate a point of view or conclusion, and evaluates it critically i. An understanding of and a commitment to address 1. Recognition of dilemma professional and ethical responsibilities including a 2. Application of appropriate code of ethics" respect
understanding of and a commitment to address professional and ethical responsibilities, including a respect for diversity; and i. a commitment to quality, timeliness, and continuous improvement.The field of manufacturing is wide, and engineering technologists must understand the processesand materials involved in the creation of a useful product4. The emergence of non-traditionaleducation providers (such as online and hybrid) poses challenges for US higher educationinstitutions. To remain competitive, US universities should re-adapt the way education isdelivered, and develop curricula that meets the core competencies required in the market place5.At a time when local, state, and national resources for education are becoming increasinglyscarce
maintain a backbrake was in light of the ethical responsibility that our device needed to uphold. Eliminating therear friction brake, would possibly mean forgoing the safety and well-being of not only the rider,but their surrounding environment. Although more regenerative energy could be recovered fromhaving two regenerative braking systems, ethical decision making needed to take place in order tosafeguard the welfare of the public.The quality of the materials and their reliability are also vital to the rider and the environment. Ifthe quality of the material was not as high, and broke under great force of pressure, the device isnot be reliable and could not keep the rider safe. Although minimizing cost is important, ensuringthe safety and well
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an industry member from a global telecommunications company that presented studentswith a variety of “skills for success in the real world”. This workshop was sub-divided intomini-presentations and an industry panel. The mini-presentations were given by a diverse groupof industry board members on three topics: (1) Understanding Yourself and Others, led by amember of the global telecommunications company, (2) Communication, led by an industrymember from a transportation company, and (3) Workplace Ethics, led by an industry memberfrom a law practice that focuses on intellectual property disputes. Following the threepresentations, an industry panel was held for the students with each of the presenters as well asthree other industry board
best quality of this management system. It applies to any industry or institution. Smart Management System can be customized to suit the size of the company, number of customers, locations such as local or global, or degree of automation. Scaling up or down and the system integration can be achieved relatively quickly. Scalability has recently gained significant attention, particularly in IT and manufacturing communities (Putnik et al., 2013). Smart Management System is scalable; hence it can facilitate business growth or reduction rather easily to provide flexibility for the business owners.10. Transparent and Ethical: Transparency is the
of research interest are self-regulated learning, motivation, and developing educational tools.Miss Dayoung Kim, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering) Dayoung Kim is a Ph.D. student in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University. Her current research interest includes engineering ethics, curriculum development for socially-responsible engineers, and cultural studies for engineers in a global context. She earned her B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering at Yonsei University, South Korea in 2017. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Work in Progress: Students’ Reflection Quality and Effective Team
desired needs - D. Maybe. an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams - E. Yes. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems - F. Yes. an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility as well as the importance of professional licensure - G. Yes. an ability to communicate effectively - H. Yes. the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context - I. Yes. a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning - J. Yes. a knowledge of contemporary issues - K. Maybe. an ability to use the techniques, skill, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering
Paper ID #21682Examining the Engineering Leadership Literature: Community of PracticeStyleDr. Cindy Rottmann, University of Toronto Cindy Rottmann is a Senior Research Associate at the Institute for Leadership Education in Engineering (ILead) at the University of Toronto. Her research interests include engineering leadership, engineering ethics education, inclusion/equity & qualitative research methodology.Dr. Doug Reeve, University of Toronto Dr. Reeve is the founding Director of the Institute for Leadership Education in Engineering (ILead) estab- lished in 2010. Development of personal capability has been central to
described by Sharp and Rowe [6], are offeredfor all engineering majors at a relatively small university; others still are integrated into theuniversities’ co-operative education programs [7] or career services [8], [9]. The timing of eachof these courses varies from the students’ first year [2], [5] to their senior year [10], and topicscovered range from resume and cover letter writing to ethics to interviewing strategies. Oneprogram [11] also touches upon personal finances, and navigating benefits and retirementsavings. These existing courses have proved effective and are useful to the students who haveenrolled. The goal for the courses in the current paper, however, is to make these coursesmandatory for all students in the mechanical engineering
Methods Ethnography, a primary tool of anthropologists, is a common method used to understand culture from the perspective of insiders of that culture. Ethnographic methods include participant observation, field memos, autoethnography, interviews, and focus groups interviews.35, 36 The methodology of this paper is rooted in critical ethnography, which “begins with an ethical responsibility to address processes of unfairness or injustice within a particular lived domain”.21 Decolonizing Anthropology: For the scholar-activist doing qualitative work with the aim of ameliorating oppressive conditions, identity can act as a point of departure for theorizing. People with social identities that are underrepresented in institutions of power experience
Paper ID #22331Quantifying Changes in Creativity: Findings from an Engineering Course onthe Design of Complex and Origami StructuresDr. Justin L Hess, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis Dr. Justin L Hess is the Assistant Director of the STEM Education Innovation and Research Institute. His research interests include ethics, design, and sustainability. Dr. Hess received each of his degrees from Purdue University, including a PhD in Engineering Education, a Master of Science in Civil Engineering, and a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. He is currently the Vice Chair of the American Society of Civil
design context, a person must: • Use visual media effectively for different purposes within the design process • Use visual media to communicate meaning about engineering design • Use problem solving, creativity, and experimentation to incorporate visual media into design project reports • Use design strategies and creativity to modify existing visual media and create original visual media • Access, use, modify, and/or create visual materials ethically and legally, including the use of proper citations and copyright lawsData CollectionFor data collection, we narrowed the scope down even further. An initial review of the designproject reports involved characterizing the types of visual media used and their frequency of
process to build the robotic cat and solve the mystery, Sadina and her friends learn about artificial intelligence and experience ethical dilemmas paralleling the kinds of situations that professional engineers and technologically literate citizens might face. In TimeTilter, fourteen-year-old Singer joins a band of displaced teens in a futuristic gaming site created by the mysterious company Collusia. Trapped in the TimeTilter, Singer and her team become the unwilling subjects of Collusia’s dangerous research on the limits of human perception. Under the influence of a new and proprietary chemical called the superzeitgeber, the team loses all sense of time—while other senses become mysteriously enhanced. In order to escape
, June 26-28, 2018Environmental Forensics: An Authentic Blend of Science, Engineering, and Liberal Arts Ingredients Ashraf Ghaly, Ph.D., P.E., Professor Engineering Department, Union College, Schenectady, NY 12308ABSTRACTEnvironmental forensics is a rich topic that encompasses many technical as well as non-technical fields. These include science, engineering, ethics, law, insurance, society,litigation, policy, economics, pollution/contamination, cleanup, testing, standards, andsustainability. This interesting mixture of subjects provides a fertile ground for aninterdisciplinary course. Sources of environmental problems are usually related toemissions, pollution, contamination, and
, severalstudents mentioned that this experience was sure to provide good practice for industry and postgraduate work in the industry. The students’ hypotheses were directly in alignment withAmerican Institute of Architects Code of Ethics which states one of their main tenets as“obligation to the public.” (AIA 2017).At the end of the semester, students spend more time reflecting on their experiences from theservice learning project. The final class session is spent talking through the strengths andweaknesses of the project and the course. Additionally, the class views each student’s digitalstory, and each student submits a two page narrative to answer the questions posed in JournalAssignment #5.A common thread seen from the students of this semester was an
Paper ID #24533Icarus: The Development of a Voluntary Research Program to Increase En-gineering Students’ EngagementMr. Homero Gregorio Murzi, Virginia Tech Homero Murzi is an Associate Professor of Practice in the Department of Engineering Education at Vir- ginia Tech. He holds degrees in Industrial Engineering (BS, MS), Master of Business Administration (MBA) and in Engineering Education (PhD). His research focuses on contemporary and inclusive ped- agogical practices, environmental, ethics and humanitarian engineering, and non-traditional knowledge transfer. Homero has been recognized as a Fulbright scholar and was inducted