Conference Session

New Tools and Techniques for Information Literacy

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William Baer, Wichita State University

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Engineering Libraries

AC 2008-2132: USING VIDEOS TO TEACH THE ETHICAL USE OFENGINEERING INFORMATIONWilliam Baer, Wichita State University WILLIAM M. BAER is an associate professor and the Engineering and Physical Sciences Librarian at Wichita State University. He earned degrees in Electrical and Computer Engineering (BS) and Library and Information Science (MLIS) from Brigham Young University. Page 13.1367.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Using Videos to Teach the Ethical Use of Engineering InformationAbstractThe engineering profession has always valued ethical behavior. However, it seems that

Conference Session

Educating the Whole Engineer - Building Life Skills

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kate Thomes, University of Pittsburgh; Beth Bateman Newborg, University of Pittsburgh; Kate Joranson, University of Pittsburgh; Dan Budny, University of Pittsburgh; Steven Abramowitch, University of Pittsburgh; Carol Washburn, University of Pittsburgh; Carol Baker, University of Pittsburgh

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Engineering Libraries

. What engineers need to experience andknow, in addition to “hard” knowledge, is further explained by Shuman and Besterfield-Sacre as“process-oriented skills and awareness-oriented skills.”2 Process-oriented skills include“communication, teamwork, and the ability to recognize and resolve ethical dilemmas.”3 Theseskills are powerful when combined with awareness skills involving “understanding the impact ofglobal and social factors, knowledge of contemporary issues, and the ability to do lifelonglearning.”4 But what are the most effective ways of incorporating process and awareness-oriented practices into engineering curricula already crowded with necessary science, math, anddisciplinary courses? How can engineering schools, which must ensure that

Conference Session

Educating the Whole Engineer - Building Life Skills

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christine Drew, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Richard Vaz, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Engineering Libraries

sources, and integrate information from multiple sources to identify appropriate approaches to addressing the project goals (7, 10) _ Select and implement a sound approach to solving an interdisciplinary problem. (7, 10) _ Analyze and synthesize results from social, ethical, humanistic, technical or other perspectives, as appropriate. (8, 9) _ Maintain effective working relationships within the project team and with the project advisor(s), recognizing and resolving problems that may arise. (5) _ Demonstrate the ability to write clearly, critically and persuasively. (4) _ Demonstrate strong oral communication skills, using appropriate, effective visual aids. (4) _ Demonstrate an awareness of the ethical dimensions

Conference Session

Educating the Whole Engineer - Building Life Skills

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amy Kindschi, University of Wisconsin - Madison; Patrick Eagan, University of Wisconsin - Madison; Paul Ross, University of Wisconsin - Madison

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Engineering Libraries

constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability (d) an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams (e) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems (f) an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility (g) an ability to communicate effectively (h) the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context (i) a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning (j) a knowledge of contemporary issues (k) an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern