Conference Session

The Philosophy of Engineering and Technological Literacy

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer Karlin, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Cheryl Allendoerfer, University of Washington; Rebecca A Bates, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Dan Ewert, North Dakota State University; Ronald R Ulseth P.E., Itasca Community College

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

of engineering and the process knowledge of engineering education? Manyengineering faculty, and much of the research, discuss this interface as occurring in classroomsand other formal education opportunities. Considering only formal education is limiting to ourunderstanding of the practice of engineering education and the impact of engineers on society;founding axioms, as discussed below, are a recurring theme in the translation of technicalliteracy. Jesiek et al.5 show the increasing use of the various models to discuss the connectionsbetween research and practice, including Stokes’ research quadrants6 and the more familiarresearch to practice cycle as adapted for and by the National Science Foundation during the timeof the Course

Conference Session

Promoting Engineering and Technological Literacy

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dan G. Dimitriu, University of Texas at San Antonio; Mehdi Shadaram P.E., University of Texas, San Antonio

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Diversity

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

Paper ID #14442The Making of a Technology Literacy CourseDr. Dan G. Dimitriu, University of Texas at San Antonio Dan G. Dimitriu has been practicing engineering since 1970 and taught engineering courses concurrently for more than 20 years at various institutions. In 2001, he joined San Antonio College full-time as the Coordinator of its Engineering program and in 2004 he joined the faculty at University of Texas at San Antonio as an adjunct professor. He has been involved with several engineering societies and became a member of the Two-year College Division of ASEE in 2002. His research interests are in alternative fuels

Conference Session

Promoting Engineering and Technological Literacy

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Janet L. Gbur, Case Western Reserve University; Daniela Solomon, Case Western Reserve University

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Diversity

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

workshops organized in either collaborations by industry, government,and academia12 or as a singular effort. Initiatives from universities include use of standardsin capstone projects12-13 and design classes.14-15 Academic libraries also play a role instandards education by providing campus-wide access to standards collections, teachingabout standards through research guides,16 library instruction sessions,17 collaboration withfaculty18 and organizing small scale local workshops, etc.On our campus, the analysis of a library survey sent to returning co-op students by theengineering librarian revealed a strong need for standards education. There was also interest indeveloping a standards workshop from two graduate students who were active members

Conference Session

The Philosophy of Engineering and Technological Literacy

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alan Cheville, Bucknell University; John Heywood, Trinity CollegeDublin, The University of Dublin

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Diversity

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

Bucknell University. He is currently interested in engineering design education, engineering education policy, and the philosophy of engineering education.Dr. John Heywood, Trinity CollegeDublin, The University of Dublin John Heywood is professorial Fellow Emeritus of Trinity College Dublin- The University of Dublin. He is a Fellow of ASEE and Life Sen. Member of IEEE. he has special interest in education for the professions and the role of professions in society. He is author of Engineering Education. Research and Development in Curriculum and Instruction (Wiley/IEEE),and The Assessment ofLlearning in Engineering Education: Practice and Policy. c American Society for Engineering Education