Paper ID #41667Board 86: Teaching Ethics in an Electrical Engineering ProgramDr. Cyrus Habibi, University of Wisconsin, Platteville Cyrus Habibi is an Associate Professor in the department of Electrical engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. Prior to coming to MnSU, he was a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. He earned his Ph.D. degree inAdama Sawadogo, University of Wisconsin, Platteville ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024Work in Progress: Integrating Ethics into the Electrical Engineering ProgramAbstractThe Accreditation Board for Engineering and
curriculawill include • Themes such as sustainability and climate change, racial and economic justice, technology and its impacts on society, community engagement and experiential learning, and universal design. • Elements of professional formation such as ethical and cultural awareness, emotional intelligence, leadership and communication, and continual learning, among many others.The authors envision that this paper will be the first in a series of papers that document theprocess of integrating professional formation and the university’s mission into the ECEcurriculum at Seattle University. This paper will focus on reimagining the curriculum, whilefuture papers will focus on revising, implementing, and evaluating the
intricacies and depthof a student's development and progress. In contrast, capstone project data provides richqualitative, multidisciplinary, and context-driven information. However, they are morechallenging to quantify and assess, requiring a detailed rubric that aligns with the capstoneprojects’ objectives.Introduction:The mission of the Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECEN) Program is to equip studentswith a robust foundation in engineering fundamentals, instill the highest standards of professionaland ethical behavior, and prepare them to meet the complex technical challenges of society. Theprogram’s educational objectives (PEO) [1] are directly related to the student outcomes (SO),which describe skills, knowledge, and behavior that our
of three-courses and anassociated Qualification Plan. The PFE courses serve as a means to inform and involve studentsin departmental and program activities. Having a sequence of courses that all EE students takeprovides an effective mechanism for getting the word out about innovations to changedepartmental culture to be more student oriented.The PFE course sequence aims to support the development of students’ identities as professionalengineers and to motivate them to persist in their degrees. Originally taken as optional electives,the PFE I–III courses became a required part of the core curriculum for EE majors Broadly, thePFE course sequence teaches ethical engineering principles, identifies areas of careeropportunities for students, and
the following ABET-specified student outcomes: an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data; 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; an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams; an understandingof professional and ethical responsibility; and an ability to communicateeffectively. We discuss more detail below concerning each outcome:- 1: An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of
30 Introductions, Motivations, Aspirations 30 Keynote: Integrating Electricity Access and Sustainable Business 75 Discussion Overview 15 Discussion #1a: Enhancing the Classroom Experience 45 Discussion #1b: Enhancing the Classroom Experience 60 Student Panel 30 Discussion #2a: Implementing Sustainable, Ethical, and Beneficial Projects 45 Discussion #2b: Implementing Sustainable, Ethical, and Beneficial Projects 45 Day 1 De-Brief
develop crucial leadership and communication skills as they spearhead efforts to raise awareness about cybersecurity in their communities.We created a Cybersecurity Ambassador Pledge, a testament to the core values that anchor theCybersecurity Ambassador Program. This pledge embodies the ethos of our mission – toeducate, protect, and inspire proactive digital citizenship. By adopting this pledge, ourambassadors affirm their dedication to upholding the highest digital safety and ethics standardsand serving as pillars of trust and knowledge within their communities.Cybersecurity Ambassador PledgeAs Cybersecurity Ambassadors, we commit to upholding the highest standards of ethical conductand promoting a culture of safety, respect, and inclusivity
Paper ID #43286Preparing Future Semiconductor Talent in the Global Context: A ComparativeStudy of the Semiconductor Engineering Curriculum in the US and TaiwanMr. YiXiang Shawn Sun, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Shawn Sun is an Engineering Education PhD student at Virginia Tech. He is also an affiliate Non-resident Fellow (Quantum technologies and AI focused) at Research Institute for Democracy, Society, and Emerging Technology (DSET, Taiwan). His research interests include Emerging technologies-informed engineering education, Engineering ethics, Global engineering education, and Engineering policy
are also a very important aspect of the course, as they guide in the design ofthe course and projects by focusing on what skills students should develop throughout thecourse. After completing the course and the project, students should be able to: (1) design andimplement a solution to an open-ended engineering problem that involves both hardware andsoftware designs; (2) use simulation and measurement tools to devise a test and validation plan;(3) document and present detailed engineering design process of the project solution; (4)recognize and assess the ethical issues and societal impacts of the designs and solutions.4. Wireless Sensor Node ProjectThe project was inspired to provide a possible solution to notify first responders whenever
/2317745859. DOI: 10.18260/p.23398.[5] H. LeBlanc et al, "Combining technical and entrepreneurial skills in an electric circuitscourse through project-based learning," in Jun 15, 2014, Available:https://search.proquest.com/docview/2317698763.[6] R. J. Voigt, R. Ives and J. M. Hagee, "Modified Studio Lab Classroom Used To TeachElectrical And Computer Engineering To Non Engineers," 2003 Annual ConferenceProceedings, . DOI: 10.18260/1-2--12139.[7] M. Tomhenry et al, "Systematic Review of Rigorous Research in Teaching IntroductoryCircuits respectively. Her current engineering edu- cation research interests include engineeringstudents' understanding of ethics and social responsibility, sociotechnical education, andassessment of engineering pedagogies
), Korean Society for Engineering Education (KSEE, International Relations Board Member), and the International Federation of Engineering Education Societies (IFEES, Executive Committee Member).Dr. Sreyoshi Bhaduri, ThatStatsGirl Dr. Sreyoshi Bhaduri is an Engineering Educator and People Research Scientist. She employs innovative and ethical mixed-methods research approaches to uncover insights about the 21st century workforce. Sreyoshi has a doctorate in Engineering Education, and Masters degrees in Applied Statistics (M.A.) and Mechanical Engineering (M.S.), from Virginia Tech. She earned her Bachelors degree in Mechatronics Engineering from Manipal University in India. Sreyoshi has been recognized as a Graduate Academy
-yearCornerstone of Engineering course to address the need for building communication skills forfirst-year engineering students [10]. Even though this skill can be taught and assessed, the resultsof past surveys show that engineering students are inadequately equipped to meet this need. TheUniversity of Houston has a Technical Communication for Engineers class that focuses onengineering communication skills including written proposals, specifications, progress reports,technical reports, individual and group oral presentations, essays on engineering ethics,contemporary engineering issues, and the impact of engineering decisions [11]. Duke Universityoffers an Engineering Design & Technical Communication class for first-year students [12].Sorby and
oftransformation to situate the research and the findings holistically. The department’s effortstowards the transformation are motivated by the need to develop students as “integralengineers” [14] who will possess and demonstrate nine distinguishing qualities. They are (i)competent, (ii) confident, (iii) creative, (iv) innovative, (v) entrepreneurial, (vi) ethical, (vii)self-learner, (viii) team players, and (ix) socially aware.Professional Formation of Engineers (PFE) 1-3 coursesThe PFE 1-3 courses are one credit-hour courses in the program's second semester each year.The major topics covered under each PFE course are presented below. ● PFE 1 – Principles of Lean Launch Pad, literature searches, oral communication skills, technical reporting
of Public Policy at Georgetown University, Washington, DC. She is involved in projects in the intersection of education, data mining, machine learning, ethics, and fairness. Her research interests include data mining, recommender systems, predictive models within educational contexts, and the fairness concerns that arise from their use. Her goal is to help students succeed using data and machine learning models.Joaquin Molto, Florida International University Joaquin Molto is a Florida International University student who has earned his B.S. in Computer Science with a Minor in Mathematical Sciences. He is currently pursuing his M.S. in Computer Science and is passionate about Software Engineering, AI, and Machine
aspects such as budgeting and scheduling. As part of the senior design sequence, students are introduced to various project management and engineering design tools, frameworks for engineering ethics, and technical standards and regulations. Teams are given frequent opportunities to hone their oral and written communication skills through team presentations and deliverables such as a project proposal, technical report, and final project report. Projects Day, the culminating event for senior design, is held at the end of the academic year. Teams showcase their projects through PowerPoint presentations, participate in a poster session, and demonstrate the prototypes of their solutions. Student
time consuming and more useful for assessment • Alignment of project assignment and assessment with ABET requirements for design and ethics considerations • Refinement of rubrics and grading • Addition of project financials into project planning • Better integration with prerequisite courses by using a common microcontrollerFinally, the development of various aspects of the courses is documented in a series ofconference publications and workshops [1-6],[13].3. AssessmentThe main purpose of assessment in these courses is formative but we also need to apply it tograding of teams and individuals. One advantage of using a Scrum (Agile) project managementframework is that it enables continuous observation
improvement, such as the holistic ECE curriculum transformation projectat Colorado State University, proposing a new organizational structure that interweavesfoundational focus on math and science, creative focus via research and design opportunities,and professional focus on ethics; this is replacing the existing conventional, lecture-style, rigidECE curriculum [4]. Similar efforts have been funded by the RED initiative at Iowa StateUniversity and Virginia Tech [5]. More specific undergraduate ECE education improvementefforts have included pedagogical interventions, such as incorporating project-based learning [4],[6], as well as practical, tool-based interventions, such as the development and introduction of adebugging simulator at Stanford