Conference Session

Experience in Assessing Technological Literacy

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Claire L. Antaya, Arizona State University; Kristen Parrish PhD, Arizona State University; Elizabeth A Adams P.E., Chandler Gilbert Community College; Amy E. Landis, Arizona State University

Tagged Divisions

Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

, which focus on teaching first-year engineering students criticalthinking, computer modeling, teamwork and communication skills. They included a mix of 20freshman and sophomore level students each semester. ASU’s courses were advancedengineering courses, which focus on teaching a multidisciplinary group of students integratedand ethical tools used to design and manage engineered human-natural systems. They included amix of 82 sophomore, junior and senior level students in 2012 and a comparable mix of 77students in 2013. Module learning objectives and associated Bloom’s levels of intellectualbehavior11 for both MCC and ASU courses are listed in Table 2.Table 1. Water-for-Energy Water Footprint Module Implementation During 2012-2013 Academic Year

Conference Session

Innovations in Promoting Technological Literacy II

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

J. Douglass Klein, Union College

Tagged Divisions

Liberal Education/Engineering & Society, Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

and future of the human-technology relationship. Thiscourse is part of a college-wide program that develops students’ critical reading, writing anddiscussion skills. The expectation is that exploring the relationship between technology andsociety will engage both engineering and liberal arts students. From the classical myth of Prometheus to Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein to IBM’s Watsoncomputer and beyond, the course explores the relationship between technology and progress,technology and happiness, and technology and human freedom, offering students contrastingviews of what drives technology and how best to cope with its uncertainties. Students examinethe social context in which technology operates, ethical considerations related to

Conference Session

Technological Literacy for Undergraduate Students

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Krupczak, Hope College; Kate A. Disney, Mission College

Tagged Divisions

Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

; Societal Interdependence History/Evolution of Science & Technology Disciplines of STEM Ethics Design Process Risk/Safety Tradeoffs/Cost-Benefit Analysis Intended/Unintended Consequences Satisfying Human Wants & Needs Energy, Materials, & Information Flow Interdependence/Interactions Dynamic/Static Systems Systems Perspective Control & Feedback ComplexityFigure 1. Proposed Framework: The Technological Literacy Course Evaluation Matrix.Using this 2D

Conference Session

Experience in Assessing Technological Literacy

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brian P Kirkmeyer, Miami University

Tagged Divisions

Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

. General access to content is very easy to discuss in the larger context, since most of whatthe students know is that context.A major benefit to discussing software is introducing the ethics and legalities of the current formof file sharing.23 This began in 2000 when Metallica sued Napster and its users for the early andunauthorized release of a new song.1,4 Many of the students in the course were less than 10 yearsold when this occurred, and thus they have no recollection of the event or its significance. Formany students, getting the music for free in one form or another is all they have ever known, andso introducing these topics to them is eye-opening since they have not faced such an ethicaldilemma. It is among the most fascinating discussions

Conference Session

TELPhE Division Technical Session 2: The Broadening Face of Engineering Education

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Mousumi Roy P.E., University of Connecticut

Tagged Divisions

Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

. Waymo reported of 20 million miles of autonomousdriving at the beginning of 2020. Many Other non-traditional automobile companies such asAmazon, Apple, Aptiv, Baidu, Nvidia, Uber are competing with traditional automakers such asAudi, Honda, GM, Huawei, Mercedez-Benz, etc. for the market share [35]. The success for autonomous cars involves smart technology involves digital map, highlyreliable and accurate sensing technology for connected systems, powerful computing, machinelearning among others. Some of the other major issues besides the autonomous drivingtechnology are consumer privacy, cybersecurity, safety regulation, ethical issues, which need tobe resolved in order to develop autonomous vehicles as a consumer product [36]. Making

Conference Session

Aspects of Engineering Literacy and Community and Industry Engagement

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lina Trigg, William Mason High School; Heidi A. Diefes-Dux, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering)

Tagged Divisions

Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

communication,effective teamwork, written communication and ethical judgment and decision making. Thisspecifies where the gaps are occurring between industry and academia. Employers wantemployees that are more experienced in working teams effectively as that is how industry works,very few people ever work alone.This research paper has a preliminary analysis of five participants’ interviews revealed four toolor techniques used in complex problem solving in industrial settings: lean and/or Six Sigma, riskmanagement, data management, and communication across teams.​ ​Ultimately, we envision theresults of this work will lead to recommendations for curricular interventions and reform inSTEM education to bridge the academic-industry divide.III

Conference Session

Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alan Cheville, Bucknell University; John Heywood, Trinity College Dublin

Tagged Divisions

Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

ethically, and helping to contribute to a commongood. These goals are used as a framework throughout the discussion, but rather thandeconstruct engineering education to the SLEM framework this work focuses oncommonalities or intersections. We begin with a general note on such research and thenconsider a more recently published case study on “How College Works” [8]. In this study weassume that lecture-based styles of teaching closely reflect material that is in course texts andwhich may just as well learned through properly designed digital courses without the aid of ahuman tutor.How college affects students“How College Affects Students” is the title given to two books that have critically reviewedthe vast body of research on how college impacts on

Conference Session

Communication Across the Divisions II: Communication and Transdisciplinary Pedagogies

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brock E. Barry P.E., U.S. Military Academy; Daniel J. Fox, U.S. Military Academy; Robert M. Wendel, U.S. Military Academy

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering, Liberal Education/Engineering & Society, Mechanical Engineering, Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

, 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

Conference Session

Promoting Engineering and Technological Literacy

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Heywood, Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin; Mani Mina, Iowa State University

Tagged Divisions

Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

” 3. “Things are not always what they seem” (An exploration of perception and learning). 4. “Meaning. True of False; Real or Imagined”. (An exploration of constructivism and realism) 5. “From Perception to Self Perception and a Little Management En-Route”. (About what people bring to their work and what organizations bring to them and the affect of structures on those relationships). 6. “Sharing Problems. Living in Communities 7. “Thinking about making a Good Engineer Possible”. 8. “Aspiration in Engineering Ethics” 9. “Preparing for the future: Individuals and Organizations”. 10. “Changing Us: Changing Society”. 11. “Journey’s End: A New beginning?Exhibit 2. The 11 Journeys. Each exploration occupied between

Conference Session

Technological Literacy and Technological Policy

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Heywood, Trinity College, Dublin

Tagged Divisions

Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

seen to be a component oflifelong education that begins in the primary (elementary) school and extends through continuingprofessional development until retirement, even beyond. Industrialists have an obligation to Page 25.1334.9participate in the promotion of an individual‟s career path even though it may take them fromAttributes (most frequent ratings of ‘very important’ by employers.Professionalism (punctuality, time management, attitude)Self direction, ability to take initiativeAdaptability, willingness to learnProfessional ethics, integrity.Verbal communication skills.Most frequent ratings of ‘not at all’ or ‘not very important’ Last 5

Conference Session

Innovations in Promoting Technological Literacy II

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zbigniew J. Pasek, University of Windsor

Tagged Divisions

Liberal Education/Engineering & Society, Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

, 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

Conference Session

The Philosophy of Engineering and Technological Literacy

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William R. Loendorf, Eastern Washington University; Jason K Durfee P.E. P.E., Eastern Washington University

Tagged Divisions

Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

General Motors, Cadnetix, and Motorola. His interests include engineering management, technological literacy, improving the competitiveness of American companies, and real-time embedded systems.Prof. Jason K Durfee P.E. P.E., Eastern Washington University Jason Durfee is a Professor of Engineering & Design at Eastern Washington University. He received his BS and MS degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Brigham Young University. He holds a Profes- sional Engineer certification. Prior to teaching at Eastern Washington University, he was a military pilot, an engineering instructor at West Point and an airline pilot. His interests include aerospace, aviation, computational fluid dynamics, professional ethics, and

Conference Session

New Approaches and Applications to Enhance Technological Literacy - Part II

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thalia Anagnos, San Jose State University; Becky Carroll, Inverness Research, Inc.; Shannon Weiss, David Heil & Associates, Inc.; David R. Heil, David Heil & Associates, Inc.

Tagged Divisions

Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

seems quite simple on the surface. According to a 2002 National Academy ofEngineering (NAE) study on technological literacy1 few people are “aware that moderntechnology is the fruit of a complex interplay between science, engineering, politics, ethics, law,and other factors,” and therefore they are unable to make informed personal or policy decisionsabout technology development, priorities, and use. Greater knowledge of the underlying scienceand engineering needed to design and operate public works and the impact of public works onour quality of life will contribute to the knowledge and ways of thinking characteristics of atechnologically literate citizen as defined in the 2002 NAE study1.A consortium of public works engineers, science museums

Conference Session

Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Soheil Fatehiboroujeni, Indiana-Purdue University; Donna M. Riley, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering)

Tagged Divisions

Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

practical domains such as engineering design. Limitations caused bythe bivalence principle (i.e., that truth-value of statements is a true-false binary) for example inscenarios where truth-values need to attain true, false, or indeterminate while conducting a three-valued logical calculus, has been a motivation, inter alia, to formalize multi-valued or probabilisticvarieties of logic.In this category we only mention one example which has a potential to offer an alternative perspec-tive for reasoning and decision making in design. Consider having a set of goals, specifications,constraints, priorities (financial, ethical, aesthetic, etc.), and statements (or formulae) encoding de-signers’ knowledge and degree of uncertainty. Next, suppose designers