. student in Engineering Education at Virginia Tech (VT). Benitez seeks to understand how to best instruct and assess ethical reasoning of engineering practices and engineering responsibilities, including wildlife and humanity, in our definitions of public good. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Self-Authorship and Reflective Practice in an Innovation MinorAbstract This project describes a minor in Innovation that is being introduced in an engineeringdepartment as a part of a new general education curriculum initiative. The minor connects threeexisting courses from different colleges to form the core course sequence. The theories of self-authorship1 and reflective practice 2
justice work is by practicing an ethic of care [31]. According to Hill Collins, “theethic of caring suggests that personal expressiveness, emotions, and empathy are central to theknowledge-validation process” [p.766, 31]. Our caring responses to targeted harassment - thosethat acknowledge the emotional toll on colleagues, that do the empathic work of repair - are infact ways of building new knowledge and contributing to the scholarship of engineeringeducation.Conclusion: Counting the Stakes, Calling for ActionThe NAE Report “The Engineer of 2020” [22] emphasized the importance of social context ofengineering practice: “Attention to intellectual property, project management, multilingualinfluences and cultural diversity, moral/religious
of Research ethics, the MIT Kaufman Teaching Certificate Program (KTCP) course, and un- dergraduate genetics. She believes in the power of peer-coaching as a method of improving an entire community’s ability to communicate effectively.Dr. Marina Dang, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Dr. Marina Dang holds a PhD in Chemistry from Brandeis University, where she also served as an instructor for the Science Posse Boot Camp program. She taught chemistry at Emmanuel College and later became a STEM curriculum developer for an educational startup. In 2014, she joined the MIT Department of Nuclear Science & Engineering to serve as its first Communication Lab manager. As the Communication Lab model spread to new
debatewhether explicit rhetorical genre instruction should buttress what students learn through whatWilder calls the “meaningful social interaction”2 of immersive work experience.25, 27-28 Freedmantakes a view of explicit rhetorical genre instruction that reduces disciplinary specificity to moregeneral “rules,” and warns that such instruction can cause students to ignore the reasoningpatterns, habits of mind, and underlying assumptions that govern the rhetorical genre features infavor of those “rules,” and thus produce less rhetorically effective work.27, 2 On the other side ofthe debate, several WID scholars2, 6, 29-31 argue that allowing genre instruction to remain tacitdiminishes both the efficacy and the ethics of disciplinary teaching, and
, Dr. Barry spent 10-years as a senior geotechnical engineer and project manager on projects throughout the United States. He is a licensed professional engineer in multiple states. Dr. Barry’s areas of research include assessment of professional ethics, teaching and learning in engineering education, and learning through historical engineering accomplishments. He has authored and co-authored a significant number of journal articles and book chapters on these topics.Major Daniel J. Fox, U.S. Military Academy MAJ Dan Fox is an Instructor in the Department of Civil & Mechanical Engineering at the United States Military Academy, West Point, New York. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the United States
See above emails & letters an email based on a case (17%)7 Textbook: Chapter 11; Course manual: Library: research skills class and quiz Documentation and ethics Unit 8 (3%) Presentation skills (for Textbook: Chapter 9Course manual:8 Presentation skills practice technical briefing) Unit 99 Textbook: Chapter 10 Presentation skills Day 1: Student presentations (15
, human factors, product liability, and ethical issues) • Final Evaluation and Verification (Manufacture and Assembly, Testing and Refinement, Project/Development Cost) • Conclusions and RecommendationsThese sections were chosen for assessment because these sections require students to apply their: 1) Knowledge of how to recognize the audience for a particular communication, determine the needs of that audience, and successfully address those needs; 2) Ability to present test results through graphics and text; 3) Ability to analyze and interpret data; and 4) Ability to develop reasonable conclusions and recommendations based on their interpretation.These are all
development of technical communication skills.Historically, published aggregate results of the SURE III provide a window into the need forsupplemental programming to foster the development of student communication skills in thecontext of undergraduate research experiences. In both the first [8] and second [9] nationwideadministration of the SURE survey, skill in oral presentation and skill in science writing wereamong the lowest rated gains followed only by learning ethical conduct. In the 2015 institutionaladministration of the SURE survey for students participating in undergraduate researchexperiences in the STEM fields at Carnegie Mellon University, self-reported learning gains inscience writing and oral presentation skills were lower than
, or project management. Within ABET, there are other non-technicalabilities identified that must be developed within an engineering program such ascommunication, ethics, and teamwork. Also within ABET, there are desirable attributesdescribed such as “consideration of public health, safety, and welfare.”17WAYS OF APPROACHING PROBLEMSSolving problems is central to engineering. The first two ABET student outcomes make thisexplicit: “(1) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems byapplying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics, [and] (2) an ability to applyengineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of publichealth, safety, and welfare, as well as global
communication skills. Small stepsin creating text and placing that text in the forefront of engineering courses can be a simple way tomake of engineering students a force in the world around them.The structure of the courses within a department could expand to all required courses as in thefollowing. The communication elements in each course are shown below.Table 1. Engineering Courses and the Communication Elements in eachFresh. EGR 100 – Intro to Engineering DesignYear Resumes, email, short engineering focused reports, engineering writing demands, problem solving, speaking, ethics, and orientation to the university/college/majorsSoph. ME 201 – ThermodynamicsYear Student communication survey, refresher
State University’s Professional Learning Institutelists five areas of learning that have been added to that school’s curriculum in order to meet theconcerns of ABET and various professional societies: ethics, leadership, innovation, civic andpublic engagement, and global culture and diversity.4 While the particulars of this program’simplementation are not important for this discussion, Siller’s paper makes it clear thatcommunication skills are not being introduced to technical curricula in isolation. Curriculumcommittees in engineering colleges are taking up communication as a single part of a large effortto address the concerns of their many stakeholders. Wheeler and McDonald present a detailed
Microsoft Project to develop a Gantt chart for theirproject and are required to update the chart as their project progresses.System Design Requirements Document: As a team, students identify the necessaryrequirements to meet their customer objectives and develop a system specification.Realistic Design Constraints: As a team, students identify the design constraints (budgetary,environmental, sustainable, social, political, health and safety, manufacturability, ethical, andlegal) that apply to their project and system.Hazard Analysis: As a team, students use a Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) toidentify potential safety hazards, the effects of failure, the severity of failure, the probability offailure, and the current or potential design
, ethicsThe China Syndrome J. Bridges, 1979 Professional ethics, labor relations, leadership, nuclear engineeringThe Dam Busters M. Anderson, 1954 Innovation, problem solving, teamwork, experimental engineering workEfficiency Expert M. Joffe, 1992 Labor relations, work design, manufacturingFlight of the Phoenix R. Aldrich, 1965 Teamwork, aviation engineering, J. Moore, 2004 problem solving
lasting over several semesters,toward completion in a student’s senior year.The reflective component of the portfolio shows how well students have integrated liberalarts disciplines in their personal formation as an engineer, especially where addressingprofessional skills such as teamwork, communication, ethical judgment, and identifyingsocietal context. Well-defined portfolio-documented aspects of project work alsoprovide evidence suitable for educational assessment. The set of portfolio requirementspresented here, which overall serves as a grand rubric in itself, facilitates individualstudent grading on diverse project applications over several semesters. A more specificrubric developed for each portfolio category addresses one aspect of the
the student-learning outcomes (ideal results) articulated byABET for engineering80: (a) an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering (b) an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data (c) 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 (d) an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams (e) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems (f) an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility (g) an ability to
involveintense identity exploration and a period of planning for the transition to a career and adulthood[1]. When coupled with the demands of rigorous academic coursework and requirements, thisperiod of development can present significant psychological challenges. Indeed, mental healthconcerns have been increasing on college campuses, as students report more symptoms of stress,depression, and anxiety [2], [3]. This is concerning given the evidence of the link betweenmental health during college and students’ academic achievement, retention, work-ethic, andsocial well-being [1], [4]. Perhaps more alarming is the fact that suicide is the second-leadingcause of death on college campuses [1], [5].Seeking help from mental health professionals is one way
University in 2008 and 2012, respectively. Her current engineering education research interests include engineering students’ understanding of ethics and social responsibility, sociotechnical education, and assessment of engineering pedagogies. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 Faculty Interpretations of Sociotechnical Thinking in their Classrooms: Techniques for IntegrationIntroductionEngineers consider both social and technical elements within the problem spaces in which theywork [1] - [3]. Yet, engineering education often better prepares students to address technicalissues within well-defined technical problem spaces, with
who spend more time on screen activities are more likely to be unhappy. 4) Mental Health/Insecurity - iGens are less happy. They feel more anxiety and depression which can lead to suicide. 5) Being Irreligious – Less students identify with a religious group. Only 28% of high school seniors attend church. If religion conflicts with science, iGens must choose sides, with science usually being the default. 6) Isolation/Safety and Community – There is a strong desire for safety in all areas of life. They smoke less, drink less, and drive less. iGens want emotional safety, especially on campus. They think it is a good idea to help others but are less likely to do so. 7) Income Insecurity/Work and Work Ethic
. On the other hand,intentional competition is something which can be undertaken whether or not a structuralcompetition has been enacted (e.g. when a person wants to make even the simplest activity into arace). Kohn sparked a conversation on these forms of competition as mutually interlinked andfar from being inevitable, they are in fact undesirable forms of structure and interaction for manyaspects of productivity, learning, affect, interpersonal community, and even ethical behavior.Kohn (and McDermott, e.g. “kill thy neighbor” game (Varenne & McDermott, 1999) ) sparked aconversation in 1990s K-12 education where many considered whether other non-competitivestructures and interactions were possible and desirable. Although influential in K
problems in multiple contexts and through multiple lenses. Such a person haslearned how to negotiate engineering complexity as well as cultural complexity, and cantherefore arrive at solutions that are physically robust, economically feasible, aestheticallypleasing, ethically sound, and culturally sensitive.But can this nexus of characteristics be taught? And if so, how?At CU Boulder, faculty and staff have decided that the answer lies not in a single course orsemester, but over several semesters, in a new Global Engineering Minor (GEM). They believethat this new minor can prepare students for the extreme versatility and universal effectivenessthat global engineering requires. The present paper describes this new minor: its origins andevolution
develop solutions for Pakistan and the world. 5. Communicate effectively in written and oral forms in professional and public settings. 6. Judge decisions based on sustainable development principles. 7. Discuss contemporary issues of culture, gender, and being a global practitioner in the context of water and environmental challenges and solutions. 8. Effectively manage and lead in the water sector. 9. Inform public discourse and policy making related to water. 10. Exercise high ethical standards and professional responsibility. The outcomes highlight the need for sustainability and sustainable development principles to be infused throughout the curriculum, which is the approach used
the aesthetic elements of engineering design. An example of this isGabriel, who supported Priya’s desire to format the document matrix, but who did not want thatto slow down her ability to make content-based changes during their team meeting. Other seniorengineers, such as Tom, who mentored early career engineer Ryan at the steel mill, were attunedto the moral elements of aesthetics and used them as a way of talking about other professionalaspects of engineering like work ethic and reputation for doing good work.Discussion & ConclusionResearch in Science and Technology Studies attends to ways in which designers ‘configure’ theuser by constraining the possible future actions of the user through the design of products andprocesses (Woolgar
undergoingevaluation. As mentioned above, here national studies such as the NAE Grand Challenges aremore likely to serve as inspiration for local action.There is also a considerable extent to which institutions model what they do based on initiativesthat are already taking place at “peer and aspirant institutions.” Many universities in fact engagein the routine practice of assembling study teams when launching a new initiative, and theseteams are almost always welcomed at the colleges and universities that have alreadyimplemented successful programs. Academic traditions of openness appear to contribute to ageneral ethic of sharing. In addition, accreditation visits themselves serve as an importantmechanism for faculty to see what peer institutions are doing
social dimensions of engineering using thelanguage of social sciences.Awareness of social impacts is the primary goal for ethical education of engineers at HMC.According to the mission statement of HMC, the college “seeks to educate engineers, scientists,and mathematicians well versed in all of these areas and in the humanities and the social sciencesso that they may assume leadership in their fields with a clear understanding of the impact oftheir work on society.”11 This mission statement suggests the dominant framework for teachingthe relation between engineering and society at HMC. In the Engineering Clinic, every team wasrequired to present the social implications of its project in a design review. Economy seemed tobe the most popular field
History of Technology’s (SHOT) Executive Council; Associate Editor of the international journal, Engineering Studies; and Editorial Board member of the IEEE Annals of the History of Computing. Publications include Calculating a Natural World: Scientists, Engineers and Computers during the Rise of U.S. Cold War Research (MIT Press, 2006).Dr. Xiaofeng Tang, Penn State University Xiaofeng Tang is a postdoctoral fellow in engineering ethics at Penn State University. He received his PhD in Science and Technology Studies from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Page 26.975.1 c American
to develop a critique of the epistemologicaland axiological assumptions and privileges of educators, scholars and studentswho engage with communities that exist on the margins. I argue that asstudents, teachers, and researchers, we equate the minds of those who occupyeconomic and social margins with the possession of marginal intellect whenwe set out to help or aid them without recognizing the validity of andvalorizing their ways of knowing. Learning how members of socially andeconomically marginalized communities apply their minds, mouths, handsand feet to solve locally occurring problems may help us interrogate ourscholarly, pedagogical, and ethical objectives in a more reflexive manner. Drawing on ethnographic research and writing
]. However, there is some evidence to suggest that ambassadormembership does benefit the undergraduate students and their burgeoning sense of themselves asprofessionals, which involves a commitment to serving “the public with specialized knowledgeand skills through commitment to the field’s public purposes and ethical standards” [7]. Forexample, Anagnos and colleagues [8] surveyed students in two such programs and found reportedbenefits including exploration of career goals, a sense of belonging to the engineeringcommunity, and a perception that they were making a difference in the lives of others. In engineering, it may be argued that individuals from minority groups (women,individuals of color) benefit especially from professional
thesesponsors, especially those in the local region attend senior design classes to observe the progressof their sponsored teams, providing guidance and feedback at every stage of the project. Teamsoften visit the industries and observe the existing process or product they are trying to improve.What was unusual about the revision project described here is that external sponsors were invitedto provide feedback, not only on the project, but on the written proposal. Thus, not only thedesign project but also the proposal writing process simulated an authentic career experience.This authentic feedback and revision process provides an opportunity to study this instructionalmethod, and also raises potential ethical questions that might surface during a
, and social issues surrounding the use of information and access, and use information ethically, wisely, and legally.” Table 2 – Lafayette College FYS General Learning Outcomes Students completing FYS 035 (This Course) should be able to: C1 Describe in a qualitative way how semiconductor circuits function, are designed, and are manufactured. C2 Describe how as semiconductor technology has evolved over time, it has enabled new ways for people to do things (e.g. learn, work, communicate, and control other devices and systems) C3 Elaborate on how technological improvements have enabled 50+ years of “Moore’s Law.” C4 Describe the factors that are likely to limit further technological