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Topics in Engineering Ethics IV

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Paul Leiffer, LeTourneau University; R. William Graff; B.Kyun Lee, Le Tourneau University; Martin Batts, Le Tourneau University

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Engineering Ethics

AC 2009-1550: THE CHANGING OF THE GUARD: SHOULD THE ENGINEERINGETHICS CODE BE CHANGED TO ENVIRONMENTAL ETHICS?Paul Leiffer, LeTourneau University Paul R. Leiffer is a professor in the School of Engineering and Engineering Technology at LeTourneau University, where he has taught since 1979. He received his B.S.E.E. from the State University of New York at Buffalo and his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from Drexel University. Prior to joining the faculty at LeTourneau, he was involved in cardiac cell research at the University of Kansas Medical Center. His professional interests include bioinstrumentation, digital signal processing, and engineering ethics. Email: paulleiffer@letu.eduR.William

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Engineering Ethics - Courses and Curricula

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Seamus Freyne, Manhattan College; Micah Hale, University of Arkansas

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Engineering Ethics

AC 2009-970: A PRELIMINARY SURVEY OF ENGINEERING ETHICS COURSESNATIONWIDESeamus Freyne, Manhattan College An ASEE member since 2003, Seamus Freyne is an assistant professor of civil engineering at Manhattan College in New York City. His research interests include concrete materials, sustainability, and ethics.Micah Hale, University of Arkansas W. Micah Hale is an associate professor at the University of Arkansas where he teaches courses in civil engineering materials and concrete design. In addition to his teaching interests, he also conducts research in the areas of concrete materials and structures

Conference Session

Engineering Ethics: Using Case Studies

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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William Loendorf, Eastern Washington University

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Engineering Ethics

. This training is of substantial benefitfor many problems, often resulting in a straightforward solution. Nevertheless, this preparationalone may not be enough to resolve all issues. Frequently the problems encountered are in a grayarea, without clear-cut answers, requiring engineers to use their best judgment for solution.These types of problems are commonly referred to as ethical challenges. Unfortunately problemsof this nature are often handled with little formal training or guidance leading to improper ordetrimental results. In order to better prepare our students to practice engineering with integrityand honesty a case study approach to engineering ethics has been implemented. It begins with areflective look at the type of decisions

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Engineering Ethics - Courses and Curricula

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Norma Mattei, University of New Orleans

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Engineering Ethics

AC 2009-1050: MEASURING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF A REQUIRED ETHICSCLASSNorma Mattei, University of New Orleans Norma Jean Mattei is an Associate Professor in the UNO Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. Her research interests include engineering ethics and diversity, experimental testing, residual stress measurement using laser interferometry, and repetitive flood loss mitigation. She currently serves on the board of engineering registration in Louisiana and is a director on the ASCE Board of Direction. Page 14.871.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Measuring the

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Engineering Ethics: Using Case Studies

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Timothy Skvarenina, Purdue University

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Engineering Ethics

AC 2009-1165: INCORPORATING ETHICS DISCUSSION INTO ANENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY COURSETimothy Skvarenina, Purdue University Page 14.720.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Session 2533 Incorporating Incorporating Ethics Discussion into an Engineering Technology Course Timothy L. Skvarenina College of Technology, Purdue UniversityAbstractTAC-ABET accreditation requires that each program develop program outcomes that embraceABET criteria 2a to k. Several of those, such as diversity

Conference Session

Engineering Ethics V

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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William Jordan, Baylor University

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Engineering Ethics

AC 2009-1684: ETHICAL ISSUES RELATED TO INTERNATIONALDEVELOPMENT PROJECTSWilliam Jordan, Baylor University Page 14.586.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Ethical Issues Related to International Development ProjectsAbstractInternational service learning within engineering education is increasing in amount and visibility.There has been much work dealing with the legitimacy of service learning in engineeringeducation. However, there has been less work dealing with ethical issues involved withengineering service learning. While there are ethical issues related to any engineering project,this paper concentrates on ethical issues inherent in the international

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Engineering Ethics: Using Case Studies

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Marilyn Dyrud, Oregon Institute of Technology

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Engineering Ethics

AC 2009-240: ETHICAL EXOTICA: SMALL, STICKY CASES FOR ANALYSISMarilyn Dyrud, Oregon Institute of Technology Marilyn A. Dyrud has taught in the Communication Department of Oregon Institute of Technology since 1983 and regularly teaches courses in technical and business writing, public speaking, rhetoric, and ethics. She is active in ASEE as a member of the ETD Board and compiler of the annual “Engineering Technology Education Bibliography.” A past chair of the Pacific Northwest section, she is a regular presenter at annual conferences, a member of the executive committee of the Engineering Ethics Division, and a recent ASEE Fellow. She is also active in the Association for Business

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Engineering Ethics - Courses and Curricula

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Donald McEachron, Drexel University; Sheila Vaidya, Drexel University; Stacey Ake, Drexel University

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Engineering Ethics

AC 2009-898: A MODEL FOR INTEGRATING ETHICS INTO AN ENGINEERINGCURRICULUMDonald McEachron, Drexel UniversitySheila Vaidya, Drexel University Interim Associate Dean for Research School of EducationStacey Ake, Drexel University Assistant Professor of Philosophy Department of English and Philosophy Page 14.60.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 A MODEL FOR ETHICS INTEGRATION INTO AN ENGINEERING CURRICULUMAbstractEthics education is currently of major concern in higher education and in engineering inparticular. There are many reasons for this, such as the seeming increase of cheating andplagiarism

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Topics in Engineering Ethics IV

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Salvatore Marsico, Pennsylvania State University, Wilkes-Barre

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Engineering Ethics

AC 2009-1035: PROFESSIONAL LICENSING BOARDS: A COMPARISON OFREGISTRATION ACTS, CODES OF ETHICS, AND DISCIPLINARY ACTIONSSalvatore Marsico, Pennsylvania State University, Wilkes-Barre Page 14.984.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Professional Licensing Boards: A Comparison of Registration Acts, Code of Ethics, and Disciplinary ActionsAbstractThe professional registration boards for engineering are created and operate underthe laws of their respective jurisdictions. They are given the power to regulate theprofession by establishing minimum criteria, to review candidates for registration,to address and resolve complaints against registered and

Conference Session

Engineering Ethics V

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Ochs, Lehigh University; Lisa Getzler-Linn, Lehigh University; Margaret Huyck, Illinois Institute of Technology; Scott Schaffer, Purdue University; Mary Raber, Michigan Technology University

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Engineering Ethics

AC 2009-1735: ASSESSING TEAM WORK AND ETHICAL AWARENESS ININTERPROFESSIONAL UNDERGRADUATE TEAMS AND ENTREPRENEURIALSTUDENT START-UPS: REPORT #1John Ochs, Lehigh UniversityLisa Getzler-Linn, Lehigh UniversityMargaret Huyck, Illinois Institute of TechnologyScott Schaffer, Purdue University Scott P Schaffer is currently an associate professor in the Educational Technology program in the College of Education at Purdue University where his research and teaching focuses on workplace learning and performance. He received his M.S. and Ph.D. in Instructional Systems from Florida State University and teaches courses such as E-Learning Design, Program Evaluation, Learning Systems Design, and Human Performance

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Engineering Ethics: Using Case Studies

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Didier Valdes, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez; Erika Jaramillo Giraldo, University of Puerto Rico; Jorge Ferrer, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez; William Frey, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez

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Engineering Ethics

AC 2009-2183: CASE ANALYSIS: A TOOL FOR TEACHING RESEARCH ETHICSIN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING FOR GRADUATE STUDENTSDidier Valdes, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Didier M. Valdés is a Professor in the Civil Engineering Department of the University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez. Dr. Valdés holds a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering and spacializes in Transportation Engineering. His resarch interests include issues in the Transportation area of Civil Systems and Ethical issues related to research and engineering. He is currently a Co-PI in the GERESE project.Erika Jaramillo Giraldo, University of Puerto Rico Erika Jaramillo-Giraldo holds a BS in Civil Engineering and is currently Graduate student in

Conference Session

Engineering Ethics, Academic Integrity

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Angela Bielefeldt, University of Colorado, Boulder

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Engineering Ethics

AC 2009-1384: PERCEPTIONS OF CHEATING BEHAVIORS BY FRESHMANENGINEERING STUDENTSAngela Bielefeldt, University of Colorado, Boulder Angela Bielefeldt is the Director of the Environmental Engineering Program at the University of Colorado at Boulder and an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil, Environmental, & Architectural Engineering. Page 14.952.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 PERCEPTIONS OF CHEATING BEHAVIORS BY FRESHMEN ENGINEERING STUDENTSAbstractEducating students on ethical issues is an important requirement of all engineering

Conference Session

Engineering Ethics, Academic Integrity

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shobi Sivadasan, Stevens Institute of Technology; Brian Sauser, Stevens Institute of Technology

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Engineering Ethics

similarities between an article written by Blair and a recentstory written by one of the San Antonio Express News reporters. All of Blair’s articleswere reviewed and many were found to be plagiarized or fabricated. The NY Timesdescribed the Blair scandal “as a low point in the 152-year history of the newspaper” 27.The seemingly gifted, but ethically challenged reporter was forced to resign in May 2003while the hard earned reputation of the Times was badly tarnished.One of the most common forms of plagiarism, and the focus of this paper, is AcademicPlagiarism. In a recent survey29 of 11 universities across the United States, DonaldMcCabe of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, showed that plagiarism is agrowing phenomenon on college campuses

Conference Session

Topics in Engineering Ethics IV

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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George Catalano, State University of New York, Binghamton; Caroline Baillie, Queens University, Kingston

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Engineering Ethics

engineering educationspecifically is based upon profit making. The ultimate goal is economic growth with littleif any interest in peace, social or environmental justice or wealth distribution. Such amodel ignores inequalities, has contempt for the arts and literature, promotes group think,needs docile students and de-emphasizes critical thinking. We would like to offer adifferent paradigm, one which has as its priority the development of not only the humanspecies but also the rest of the natural world. We would like to offer a new paradigm forengineering based upon a new ethic, linked to our capacity to love. Using such aparadigm, each and every being matters, groups are disaggregated into individuals andequal respect exists for each individual. Such

Conference Session

Engineering Ethics V

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tammy VanDeGrift, University of Portland; Donald Chinn, University of Washington, Tacoma

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Engineering Ethics

based on the Treisman model for computer science students at UWT in 2004. His research interests are primarily in computer science education. Previously, he has done research in theoretical computer science. He also worked at Microsoft Corporation as a software design engineer for three and a half years. Page 14.190.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 An Exercise to Engage Computing Students in Discussion of Professional IssuesAbstractBoth ABET and CC2001 emphasize the importance for students to engage in learning aboutprofessionalism and ethics. For computing

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Engineering Ethics V

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Douglas Oliver, University of Toledo

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Engineering Ethics

AC 2009-2529: WHISTLE-BLOWING BY ENGINEERS AND REVERSEWHISTLE-BLOWING ON ENGINEERSDouglas Oliver, University of Toledo Page 14.1371.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Whistle-Blowing by Engineers and Reverse Whistle-Blowing on Engineers Douglas L. Oliver Key Words: Whistle-blowing, engineering ethics, white-collar crime. Abstract This paper introduces two case studies in engineering ethics related to white-collar crimeand whistle-blowing lawsuits. In these case studies engineers were employed by corporationsthat benefited from

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Engineering Ethics, Academic Integrity

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Isaac Wait, Marshall University

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Engineering Ethics

investigate suspected incidents of cheating  The feeling among some faculty that policing cheating is not part of their job description  Fear of being blamed for their students’ ethical violations  Harassment by students who have been reported for cheating  Fear of lawsuits from students alleged to have cheated  Concern that enforcing academic integrity regulations will make faculty, and enrollment in the courses they teach, less popular among studentsAll of these concerns also apply to faculty members at American universities abroad, along withpowerful financial incentives not to question the status quo, identify problem areas, or otherwise“rock the boat” (salaries for faculty members at American style universities in

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Topics in Engineering Ethics IV

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brent Nelson, Northern Arizona University

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Engineering Ethics

AC 2009-157: THE IMPACT OF EXPOSURE TO BIOLOGICALLY INSPIREDDESIGN ON THE ENVIRONMENTAL ETHICS OF UNDERGRADUATEENGINEERING STUDENTSBrent Nelson, Northern Arizona University Brent Nelson received the B.S. degree in mechanical engineering from the University of California at Berkeley in 2002, and the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in mechanical engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology in 2004 and 2007, where he held NDSEG, GeorgiaTech Presidential, and Woodruff Fellowships. After finishing his PhD, he held a National Academy of Engineering CASEE Postdoctoral Fellowship, during which he worked with the Center for Biologically-Inspired Design at the Georgia Institute of Technology to study

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Engineering Ethics - Courses and Curricula

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brock Barry, United States Military Academy; Matthew Ohland, Purdue University

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Engineering Ethics

AC 2009-224: ENGINEERING ETHICS CURRICULUM INCORPORATIONMETHODS AND RESULTS FROM A NATIONALLY ADMINISTEREDSTANDARDIZED EXAMINATION: BACKGROUND, LITERATURE, ANDRESEARCH METHODSBrock Barry, United States Military Academy Brock E. Barry is a post-doctoral research assistant in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University. Dr. Barry received his Ph.D. in Engineering Education from Purdue University and holds a B.S. degree in Civil Engineering Technology from the Rochester Institute of Technology and a M.S. degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Colorado at Boulder. Dr. Barry has accepted a position as an Assistant Professor within the Department of Civil & Mechanical

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Engineering Ethics, Academic Integrity

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Adam Melvin, North Carolina State University; Lisa Bullard, North Carolina State University

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Engineering Ethics

engineering majors. Science and Engineering Ethics 3:433-445.(3) Jackson, C.J., Levine, S.Z., Furnham, A., and Burr, N. (2002). Predictors of cheating behavior at a university: A lessonlearned from the psychology of work. Journal of Applied Social Psychology 32(5): 1031-1046.(4) Newstead, S.E., Franklyn-Stokes, A., and Armstead, P. (1996). Individual differences in student cheating. Journal ofEducational Psychology 88(2): 229-241.(5) Passow, H.J., Mayhew, M.J., Finelli, C.J., Harding, T.S., and Carpenter, D.D. (2006). Factors influencing engineeringstudents’ decisions to cheat by type of assessment. Research in Higher Education 47(6): 643-684.(6) Crown, D.F., and Spiller, M.S. (1998). Learning from the literature on collegiate cheating: A review of