Associate Professor and Program Director, Computer Science Department of Mathematics and Computer Science Saint Mary’s College of California, Moraga, CA udd1@stmarys-ca.eduABSTRACT While interest in incorporating ethics in engineering and computer science education continuesto grow, the way that ethics applies to professional practice is often too abstract for students todirectly connect to their current and future work. The teaching and learning about ethics intechnology and engineering programs varies from theoretical philosophy courses, to courses thatexamine the harms and impacts of systems and technologies. While each of these approaches isextremely
from U-M, and a Ph.D. in Aeronautics and Astronautics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Prior to re-joining U-M, he was an instructor in Aerospace Engineering Sciences at the University of Colorado Boulder. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 The Development of a Student Survey on Macroethics in Aerospace Engineering [Work-In-Progress]AbstractThis work-in-progress paper presents the development of a survey designed to understandundergraduate aerospace engineering students’ views on macroethics in the field. Macroethicsdescribes the real world ethical implications of engineering technology and the collective socialresponsibility of the aerospace
. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Redesign of an Engineering Failure Course to Incorporate Learning Objectives in Diversity, Ethics and InclusivityAbstract:In this presentation, we will discuss recent evolution of the course to fulfill not only theUniversity undergraduate requirements for examining significant relationships between Scienceor Technology and the Arts, Humanities, or Social Sciences (STAS), but also the newlyimplemented requirement for courses which examine the importance of Respecting Diversity andFostering Inclusiveness (DIV). Using the ADDIE (Analyze, Design, Develop, Implement,Evaluate) model for curriculum development, we have redesigned the course with input from aQuality Assurance advisory
Science & Technology Policy Graduate Fellowship from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and the 2022 College of Engineering Outstanding Research Award from Purdue University. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Exploring the Influence of Identity Development on Public Policy Career Pathways for EngineersAbstractWith emerging technologies getting in the hands of the public at ever-increasing speeds,technology policymaking has become the primary means of regulating it. This means moreindividuals capable of understanding their nuances and conveying the information to the massesare required. Ethical governance of these advancements is best
Katie Cadwell is an Associate Teaching Professor in the Department of Biomedical and Chemical Engineering at Syracuse University, where she has taught Chemical Engineering core courses since 2011. After receiving Chemical Engineering degrees from the Missouri University of Science and Technology (BS) and University of Wisconsin-Madison (PhD) she pursued an engineering education and outreach post-doc and taught at Madison College for several years.Dr. Gisella R Lamas Samanamud, University of Kentucky Dr. Gisella Lamas is a Brazilian/Peruvian environmental engineer. She works as a Lecturer in Chemical Engineering at the University of Kentucky – Paducah. She is a visiting scholar at the graduate school of UFSJ
Paper ID #38943Comparing engineering ethics education across institutions using casestudy: Methodological and conceptual problems [Work in Progress]Dr. Rockwell Franklin Clancy III, Colorado School of Mines Rockwell Clancy is a Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences at the Colorado School of Mines and Guest Researcher in the Department of Values, Technol- ogy, and Innovation, at Delft University of Technology. Before Mines he was a Lecturer at Delft, and previously an Associate Teaching Professor at the University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint
Paper ID #44569Conceptualizing the Institutional Transformation Approach to STEM EthicsEducation: An Exploratory Study of NSF-Funded Institutional TransformationProjectsDr. Qin Zhu, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Dr. Zhu is an Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering Education and Affiliate Faculty in the Department of Science, Technology & Society, the Department of Philosophy, and the Center for Human-Computer Interaction at Virginia Tech. Dr. Zhu is currently serving as Associate Editor for Science and Engineering Ethics, Associate Editor for Studies in Engineering Education, and Editor
Paper ID #41710Early-Career Engineers’ Stories of Ethics and Equity in the Workplace: AThematic AnalysisDr. Amir Hedayati Mehdiabadi, University of New Mexico Amir Hedayati is an Assistant Professor at Organization, Information & Learning Sciences program at College of University Libraries & Learning Sciences at University of New Mexico. He received a Ph.D. in Human Resource Development from University of IllinChika Winnifred Agha, Colorado State University Chika Winnifred Agha is a graduate student in the Civil and Environmental Engineering department at Colorado State University, working towards her master’s
ethical terms to applying ethical principles to a dilemma?Communicating the importance of social skills to incoming students is difficult as they often havean expectation that the focus of engineering education is solely the development of strong technicalskills. Historically, a strong technical background was the main requirement when hiringengineering graduates due to the fast development of technology [1]. More recently, there has beena growing demand for better-rounded graduating engineers with well-developed professional skills– often referred to as soft skills [2]. It is difficult to intentionally teach professional skills inengineering studies, as students and faculty typically prioritize the technical aspect of their degree[3]. This
Paper ID #43795Pedagogy of Engagement: Exploring Three Methods in an Engineering Ethicsand Professionalism CourseJessica Wolf, University of British Columbia Jessica Wolf is a PhD student in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at UBC. Her research focuses on equity issues in engineering education, particularly looking at the impacts of engineering outreach programs on historically marginalized groups in STEM.Gayatri Gopalan, University of British Columbia Gayatri Gopalan is a PhD student in the Department of Curriculum and Pedagogy in the Faculty of Education at the University of British Columbia. Her research
National Society of Professional Engineers Code of Ethics, the IEEE Code of Ethics, engineering experts, government agencies, legal stakeholders, standards agencies)? Ex. Projects require students to locate and use relevant standards in design YES or NO Can the students express their understanding of the need for guidelines and rules (e.g., transfer of technology, genetically modified crops), and do they have the opportunity to practice creating guidance for team interactions? Ex. Teams are required to devise their own contracts that include roles and expectations YES or NO What opportunities do the students have for creating governance within their learning communities
. Appendix ABig Belly Solar Case StudyBackgroundThe problem of waste management in urban settings is a problem that cities have been workingto tackle for a long time. Recently a number of new technologies, developed in part by engineers,have emerged to help combat common trash problems. The Big Belly Solar trash compactorsystem is one of the technologies that have been widely implemented, including on our owncampus here at Virginia Tech. As with many new technologies, there is some controversy aboutwhether these types of trash cans should be adopted widely, with arguments on either side. Thecases that you will read about look at two perspectives of the Big Belly Solar roll out in the SanFrancisco Bay area--one in the City of San Francisco, and
.[24] S. Secules et al., “Positionality practices and dimensions of impact on equity research: A collaborative inquiry and call to the community,” Journal of Engineering Education, vol. 110, no. 1, pp. 19–43, 2021, doi: 10.1002/jee.20377.[25] E. H. Schein, “Organizational Culture and Leadership.” Rochester, NY, 1985. Accessed: Apr. 28, 2023. [Online]. Available: https://papers.ssrn.com/abstract=1496184[26] E. A. Cech, “Culture of Disengagement in Engineering Education?,” Science, Technology, & Human Values, vol. 39, no. 1, pp. 42–72, Jan. 2014, doi: 10.1177/0162243913504305.[27] G. T. Chao and H. Moon, “The Cultural Mosaic: A Metatheory for Understanding the Complexity of Culture.,” Journal of Applied Psychology, vol
BeachDr. Taylor Joy Mitchell, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Taylor Joy Mitchell is an associate professor of composition and humanities at Embry-Riddle Aeronauti- cal University in Daytona Beach, FL. Her research interests includes analysis of pivotal cultural figures, masculinity studies, and SoTL studies in humanities higher education courses. Dr. Mitchell received her PhD in 20th Century American Literature from the University of South Florida in 2011.Dr. Leroy Long III, Sinclair Community College - Dayton Leroy Long III, PhD is a STEM educator, artist, author, speaker, and change leader. Dr. Long chairs the Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET) Department at Sinclair Community College. He is a proud
Paper ID #39322Recognizing Principles of AI Ethics through a Role-Play Case Study onAgricultureMr. Ashish Hingle, George Mason University Ashish Hingle (he/him) is a Ph.D. student in the College of Engineering and Computing at George Ma- son University. His research interests include technology ethics, interactions and networking in online communities, and student efficacy challenges in higher education. He received his bachelor’s degree in Information Systems and master’s degree in Information Assurance (Cybersecurity – Forensics – Audit) from sunny Cal Poly Pomona.Dr. Aditya Johri, George Mason University Aditya Johri
Washington Press, 2005, ISBN-13: 978-0295984896.[14] C. Abhimanyu, P. Abhinav and S. Chandresh, “Natural Language Processing,” International Journal of Technology enhancements and Emerging Engineering Research, Vol. 1, Issue 4, ISSN 2347-4289, 2013, pp. 131–134.[15] W3C, OWL 2 Web Ontology Language Structural Specification and Functional-Style Syntax, https://www.w3.org/TR/owl2-syntax/, December 2012.[16] US News, Best Undergraduate Computer Science Programs Rankings, https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/rankings/computer-science-overall, March 2022.
Paper ID #44216Application of African Indigenous Knowledge Systems to AI Ethics Researchand Education: A Conceptual OverviewKerrie Danielle Hooper, Florida International University Kerrie Hooper is currently an Engineering and Computing Education Ph.D. student at Florida International University. She obtained her Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of Guyana in 2019 and then worked for two years in the industry as a Data Analyst & Systems Administrator, before pursuing her doctoral degree. Her research interests are in AI ethics, responsible technology in education, women’s careers in computing
Paper ID #37054Student Use of Artificial Intelligence to Write Technical EngineeringPapers – Cheating or a Tool to Augment LearningDr. Ronald P. Uhlig, National University From 2010-2014, Dr. Ronald P. Uhlig was Dean, School of Business and Management, National Univer- sity, La Jolla, CA. He returned to the engineering faculty in 2014 and is currently Chair, Department of Engineering, School of Technology and Engineering. During 2005-2010 he served in multiple positions including Chair of the Department of Computer Science and Information Systems, and Academic Pro- gram Director for the Master of Science in Wireless
Paper ID #40246Knowledge Integration as the Foundation of Ethical Action: or, Why YouNeed All Three Legs of a Three-Legged StoolDr. Kathryn A. Neeley, University of Virginia Kathryn Neeley is Associate Professor of Science, Technology, and Society in the Engineering & So- ciety Department of the School of Engineering and Applied Science. She is a past chair of the Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division of ASEE and is ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Knowledge Integration as the Foundation of Ethical Action: Or, Why You Need All Three Legs of a Three
Paper ID #39282Reengineering ethics education for deeper student engagement through thecreation of roleplaying and decision-making games [WIP Paper, StudentExperiences]Dr. Shreya Kumar, University of Notre Dame https://www3.nd.edu/˜skumar5/Dr. Megan Levis, University of Notre Dame Megan Levis is an incoming assistant professor of the practice, with the University of Notre Dame’s Center for Social Concerns and College of Engineering. She is completing her postdoctoral fellowship with Notre Dame’s Technology Ethics Center and Department of Computer Science and Engineering. Dr. Levis has a Ph.D. in bioengineering from the
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a basic understanding of ethics because thepurpose of engineering is to serve society [2]. The focus on utility is what separates the field ofengineering from fields like theoretical mathematics and the pure sciences. While other disciplinescan remain in the conceptual realm, engineers are tasked with solving society’s problems—typically through the use of technology. The job of an engineer often involves finding safer, faster,and/or cheaper ways to accomplish tasks [3]. Engineers should use their technical training andskills to make the world a better place. Unfortunately, engineering education is often so focusedon the technical training it takes to become an engineer that the ethical training required to be amorally upstanding engineer
gratefullyacknowledged.References[1] A. R. Bielefeldt, M. Polmear, D. W. Knight, N. Canney, and C. Swan, “Educatingengineers to work ethically with global marginalized communities,” EnvironmentalEngineering Science, vol. 38, no. 5, pp. 320–330, 2021.[2] L. Roldan-Hernandez, A. B. Boehm, and J. R. Mihelcic, “Parachute Environmental Scienceand Engineering,” Environmental Science & Technology, vol. 54, no. 23, pp. 14773–14774,2020.[3] D. Sedlak, “Crossing the imaginary line,” Environmental Science & Technology, vol. 50,no. 18, pp. 9803–9804, Sep. 2016.[4] M. A. Edwards, A. Pruden, S. Roy, and W. J. Rhoads, “Engineers shall hold Paramount thesafety, health and welfare of the public - but not if it threatens our research funding?,” FlintWater Study , 10-Oct-2016
Pascal is an Assistant Professor in Residence at the University of Connecticut. She earned her PhD from Tennessee Technological University in 2011 and was then an NIH Academic Science Education and Research Training (ASERT) Postdoctoral Fellow atDr. Daniel D. Burkey, University of Connecticut Daniel Burkey is the Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs and Professor-in-Residence in the De- partment of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the University of Connecticut. He received his B.S. in chemical engineering from Lehigh University in 19Dr. Scott Streiner, University of Pittsburgh Scott Streiner is an Assistant Professor in the Industrial Engineering Department, teaches in the First-Year Engineering
play a good role in thecomprehensive questionnaire design.Example 1: The engineering professional code requires that ( ) be given priority.A. Operational standards of the project B. Economic benefits of the projectC. Public safety, health and well-being D. Technological innovations in engineeringExample 2: In the following types,which is/are engineering ethical responsibility(ies): ( ).A. Professional ethical responsibility B. Social ethical responsibilityC. Environmental ethical responsibility D. Corporate ethical responsibilityExample 3: The basic principle(s) for dealing with engineering ethics is/are ( ).A. Humanitarianism -- the basic principle of dealing with the relationship between engineeringand peopleB. Social justice
of Philosophy and faculty with the Texts & Technology Program at The University of Central Florida. His research examines questions of values and interrelations across en- gineering and technology ethics, bioethics, and environmental ethics. Learn more at jonathan.beever.org.Steven KueblerLakelyn E. Taylor, University of Central FloridaEve Vazquez, University of Central FloridaVictor Milanes, University of Central Florida ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023Responsibility and Accountability: Faculty Leaders, Ethics Frameworks, and DisciplinaryEnculturationFaculty leaders such as program directors and department chairs can play a pivotal role inshaping departmental and programmatic
Paper ID #38939Character Development in the Engineering Classroom: An Exploratory,Mixed-Methods Investigation of Student Perspectives on CultivatingCharacterDr. Jessica Koehler, Wake Forest University Dr. Jessica Koehler is a Visiting Scholar of Leadership and Character for the Wake Forest Department of Engineering supporting with the development and assessment of character and ethics education in the engineering program.Dr. Olga Pierrakos, Wake Forest University Dr. Olga Pierrakos is Founding Chair and Professor of the new Department of Engineering at Wake Forest University - a private, liberal arts, research