University. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Sessions on Faculty EthicsRationale for sessions on faculty ethicsAs engineering educators, we want our students to become ethical engineers when they graduate,and we devote time in the curriculum to preparing them. One aspect of being a professional inany field is having a shared set of guiding principles, and professional engineering societies allhave codes of ethics. These codes, as well as many other resources about ethical frameworks andsteps in decision making, are available for classroom discussions, and there are databases of casestudies (e.g. https://onlineethics.org/). Faculty are members of engineering professions as
ETD 505 Learn Ethics before Graduation Maddumage Karunaratne, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown; Christopher Gabany, The Pennsylvania State UniversityAbstractThe business world expects measured responses to ethical problems from leaders in variousdisciplines, including engineering. Knowing how to use available resources, and exposure to realcase studies make the graduates less vulnerable to undue or untoward pressure in the corporateworkplace. Every situation demanding an ethical decision is different and unique, and engineersneed to assess how to conduct themselves based on the
ETD 335 Managing Ethics Cases in Technical Courses Marilyn A. Dyrud Oregon Institute of TechnologyIntroductionCase studies have been used in teaching since antiquity. Modern usage began in the 1870s andhas since been a staple in such fields as law, business, medicine, psychology, and ethics.Cases offer several distinct advantages over other pedagogical methods. First, they are engaging,since they are narratives, and humans have a natural affinity for stories. Second, they offer realsituations, which makes it easier for students to relate to the information
Paper ID #44801Ethical Case Study on Startup CultureDr. Susan Freudzon, Fairfield University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Ethical Case Study on Startup CultureAbstract: A high-quality education in ethics is critical for the development of future engineers.It is essential that students study the Engineering Code of Ethics and learn to apply these codeseffectively to a range of workplace scenarios. Engineers have the ability to impact human lives ina positive way, on the other hand, it is crucial to acknowledge that negligence on the part ofengineers can lead to catastrophic consequences
Paper ID #42003Ethical Reasoning, Moral Intuitions, and Foreign Language in Global EngineeringEducation [Global Engineering Ethics Education]Dr. Rockwell Franklin Clancy III, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Rockwell Clancy conducts research at the intersection of technology ethics, moral psychology, and Chinese philosophy. He explores how culture and education affect moral judgments, the causes of unethical behaviors, and what can be done to ensure more ethical behaviors regarding technology. Rockwell is a Research Scientist in the Department of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech. Before moving
Paper ID #42567The Snail Progression of Ethical Instruction: Nurturing Ethical MindsetsAcross the Biomedical Engineering CurriculumDr. Elizabeth Kathleen Bucholz, Duke University Dr. Bucholz is an Associate Professor of the Practice for the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Duke University and currently serves as the Director of Undergraduate Studies for the Department of Biomedical Engineering in the Pratt School of EngineeringDr. Cameron Kim, Duke University Cameron Kim is an Assistant Professor of the Practice in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Duke University and serves as the Associate Director for
Paper ID #43570How Good is Our Undergraduate Engineering Ethics Training? A ComparativeAnalysis of Engineering Ethics TextbooksChloe Adams, Wake Forest UniversityDr. Olga Pierrakos, Wake Forest University and National Science Foundation Dr. Olga Pierrakos is a rotating STEM Education Program Director in the Division of Undergraduate Education at the National Science Foundation (a second stint). Olga is also the Founding Chair (2017-2022) and a Professor of Wake Forest Engineering. With a unique vision to Educate the Whole Engineer and a commitment to Human Flourishing, Olga led Wake Forest Engineering to be ranked as one of
Paper ID #43365Advancing Engineering Ethics Education Using Active LearningDr. Rajani Muraleedharan, Saginaw Valley State University Dr. Rajani Muraleedharan is a professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE), and the faculty advisor for IEEE Student chapter, Society of Women Engineers (SWE) at Saginaw Valley State University (SVSU), Michigan. Dr. Muraleedharan obtained her Ph.D. at Syracuse University. Her research interest includes wireless communications and networking, computational intelligence, robotics, behavioral science for autistic children, mobile-cloud computing, information and network security in
Paper ID #42780Connecting Engineering Ethics with a Shared CurriculumDr. Markus D. Ong, Whitworth University Dr. Markus Ong is an associate professor within the Department of Engineering & Physics at Whitworth University, located in Spokane, WA. He earned his PhD in materials science and engineering from Stanford University in 2008 and was a staff researcher developing and characterizing nanomaterials at Sandia National Laboratories in Livermore, CA before starting at Whitworth in 2010. His current teaching responsibilities primarily include lower division physics classes, materials and mechanics classes in the
Paper ID #42491Applied Ethics via Encouraging Intuitive Reflection and Deliberate DiscourseLucas J. Wiese, Purdue University Lucas Wiese is a PhD student in Computer and Information Technology at Purdue University. He studies AI ethics education and workforce development and works in the Research on Computing in Engineering and Technology Education lab (ROCkETEd) and the Governance and Responsible AI Lab (GRAIL).Dr. Alejandra J. Magana, Purdue University Alejandra J. Magana, Ph.D., is the W.C. Furnas Professor in Enterprise Excellence in the Department of Computer and Information Technology and Professor of Engineering
Paper ID #41786Examining ChatGPT in Educational Settings: Ethics, Challenges, and OpportunitiesDr. Mudasser Fraz Wyne, National University I hold a Ph.D. in Computer Science, an M.Sc. in Engineering, and a B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering. Currently, I am honored to serve as a Professor of Computer Science and as the Chair for the Department of Computer Science and Information Systems at the School of Technology and Engineering, National University, San Diego, USA. Additionally, I am entrusted with the role of Academic Program Director for the MS in Computer Science. Over the years, I have played key leadership roles
Paper ID #41283Developing the Design Reasoning in Data Life-Cycle Ethical ManagementFrameworkDr. Senay Purzer, Purdue University Senay Purzer is a Professor in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University. Her research is on engineering design reasoning.Dr. Carla B. Zoltowski, Purdue University Carla B. Zoltowski is an associate professor of engineering practice in the Elmore Family School of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) and (by courtesy) the School of Engineering Education, and Director of the Vertically Integrated Projects (VIP) Program within the College of Engineering at Purdue. She holds a
Paper ID #43999Research on Engineering Ethics Education in China’s Science and EngineeringUniversitiesDr. Huiming Fan, East China University of Science and Technology I am an associate professor from the Institute of Higher Education, East China University of Science and Technology. I got a Ph.D. degree from Zhejiang University in 2014. My research interest includes: engineering eduction research, university-industry collaboration.Xinru Li ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Research on Engineering Ethics Education in China’s Science and Engineering
Paper ID #41793WIP: Developing a Framework for Ethical Integration of Technology in InstructionProf. Helen Choi, University of Southern California Helen Choi is a Senior Lecturer in the Engineering in Society Program at the USC Viterbi School of Engineering. She teaches courses in writing, communication, and information literacy. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Work in progress: Developing a framework for ethical integration of technology in instructionBackgroundIn a university setting where the adoption of large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT seemslike a
Paper ID #44826ChatGPT in Computer Science Education: Exploring Benefits, Challenges,and Ethical ConsiderationsDr. Lina Kloub, University of Connecticut Lina Kloub is an Assistant Professor in Residence in the Department of Computer Science and Engineer- ing at the University of Connecticut. She earned her Ph.D. from the University of Connecticut in 2021 and has since dedicated herself to teaching undergraduate courses. Lina’s dual interests in Bioinformatics and education guide her academic journey. As an educator, Lina’s primary goal is to create an inclusive and motivating learning environment. She works closely
Paper ID #44895Role of Engineering Ethics Case Studies and Student LearningMiss Caprice Abigail Pramana, State University of New York, Canton Abigail Pramana is a student-athlete pursuing her bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering at SUNY Canton. Abigail’s passion and interest in engineering are rooted in her acceptance to Aviation Career and Technical High School, where she gained an educational background in airframe and powerplant. Since pursuing an Aircraft Maintenance Technician License, Abigail’s diligence and interest in Engineering and its surrounding ethics have grown. Abigail is a devoted member of the
Paper ID #44841Engineering Ethics Education for a Capstone Design Project CourseProf. Okechukwu C Ugweje, Sacred Heart University Okechukwu (Okey) Ugweje, Ph.D., is a Computer Science and Engineering Professor at the Sacred Heart University (SHU), Fairfield, CT. He teaches courses in Microelectronics, Sensors and Robotics, Data Structures, Statistics and Probability, Computational Methods in Engineering, power systems, commu- nication, controls of dynamic systems, and electromagnetic theory. He has over 26 years of teaching experience, starting at the University of Akron (UA), Akron, OH. After ten years of service to UA, he
Paper ID #40903Engineers as Agents of Technological Change: Ethical Challenges ofTechnology AdoptionDr. Steven Wright, Georgia State University Dr. Wright earned his MBA from Arizona State University (in marketing/finance), his PhD (in Com- puter Engineering) from North Carolina State University, and his JD at Georgia State University. He has lectured at multiple universities including Georgia Tech., U. Maryland, GSU. His editorial experi- ence includes both industry standards (e.g., ANSI, ETSI) , special issues of technical journals (e.g., IEEE Network, IEEE Communications), several book chapters, and the book: Ethics
2024 ASEE Midwest Section Conference An AI Robotics & Ethics Summer Camp for High School Students William Slaton1, Lin Zhang1, and Jesse Butler2 1 Department of Physics, Astronomy, and Engineering, The University of Central Arkansas, Conway AR 72034 2 Department of Philosophy and Religion, The University of Central Arkansas, Conway AR 72034AbstractSelf driving vehicles and autonomous robots are no longer the stuff of science fiction andconstitute areas of engineering and ethics that are important now and into the future. With thisneed in mind we created an artificial intelligence robotics and ethics summer camp for highschool students that has them build
Paper ID #42088The Challenges of Assessing In-the-Moment Ethical Decision-MakingMs. Tori N. Wagner, University of Connecticut Tori Wagner is a doctoral student at the University of Connecticut studying Engineering Education. She has a background in secondary science education, playful learning, and digital game design.Dr. Daniel D. Burkey, University of Connecticut Daniel Burkey is the Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs and the Castleman Term Professor in Engineering Innovation in the College of Engineering at the University of Connecticut. He earned his B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Lehigh University in
Paper ID #42650Integrating Ethics into Engineering Education: A Case-Based Learning ApproachDr. Jennifer Mott, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Jennifer Mott is an Assistant in Mechanical Engineering at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. Her research interests include Thermal Comfort, using Team Based Learning in engineering courses and improving teaching for engineers.Dr. Steffen Peuker, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Dr. Peuker holds the James L. Bartlett, Jr. Professor position in the Mechanical Engineering Department at the California Polytechnic State University in San Luis
Paper ID #41667Board 86: Teaching Ethics in an Electrical Engineering ProgramDr. Cyrus Habibi, University of Wisconsin, Platteville Cyrus Habibi is an Associate Professor in the department of Electrical engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. Prior to coming to MnSU, he was a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. He earned his Ph.D. degree inAdama Sawadogo, University of Wisconsin, Platteville ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024Work in Progress: Integrating Ethics into the Electrical Engineering ProgramAbstractThe Accreditation Board for Engineering and
Paper ID #42080Collective vs. Individual Decision-Making in an Engineering Ethics NarrativeGameMs. Tori N. Wagner, University of Connecticut Tori Wagner is a doctoral student at the University of Connecticut studying Engineering Education. She has a background in secondary science education, playful learning, and digital game design.Dr. Daniel D. Burkey, University of Connecticut Daniel Burkey is the Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs and the Castleman Term Professor in Engineering Innovation in the College of Engineering at the University of Connecticut. He earned his B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Lehigh
Title: Ethical Analysis Process Toward Learning Professionalism in the Applied Sciences Classroom Weinschenk, George and Gieskes, Koenraad weinscgg@binghamton.edu and gieskes@binghamton.edu, Binghamton UniversityAbstract:Professional ethics instruction at the first-year level can too easily fall short of engaging studentsand assume the less inviting appearance of authoritarian dictate. Alternatively, studentsfrequently claim that, although such discussions allow them to enjoy playing “devil’s-advocate,”the ethical problems are too “gray” to warrant specific, practical solutions. This paper describesthe creation and implementation of a set of exercises to address these shortcomings
Paper ID #41646Board 210: Bringing Engineering Ethics Education into the High SchoolCurriculumDr. Michael Johnson, Texas A&M University Dr. Michael D. Johnson is a professor in the Department of Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution (ETID) at Texas A&M University. He also serves as interim associate provost for faculty success and interim associate vice president for faculty affairs. He briefly served as the acting department head of ETID. Prior to joining the Provost’s team, Dr. Johnson was associate dean for inclusion and faculty success in the College of Engineering. Before joining the faculty at
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 #41937Evidence-Based Practice: Looking Good When It Matters: How EngineeringStudents Regard the Virtue Ethics FrameworkDr. Natalie C.T. Van Tyne, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Natalie Van Tyne is an Associate Professor of Practice at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, where she teaches first year engineering design in foundation courses for Virginia Tech’s undergraduate engineering degree programs. She holds a Ph.D. in Engineering Education, along with masters degrees in chemical and environmental engineering, and in business administration, as well as bachelors degrees
' written reflections on ethical dilemmaswill be grouped according to three types of possible outcomes: client-based, company-based, andinnovation-based according to their answers to corporate social dilemmas. Students will have asurvey to determine what type of moral reasoning they adopt when they face an ethical dilemma.Students will be presented with an ethical decision-making scenario and answer it based on theirown individuality. The pre and post activity reflections will be compared to verify any changesin perspective in addressing the dilemma. The EM component to this decision-making activity isnot only mimicking decision-making situations as entrepreneurs, but it also includes thediscussion of the entrepreneurial mindset framework to either
University.Phillip Zamora, National University Phillip Zamora is a First Lieutenant in the United States Air Force and a recipient of the AFRL Scholar award. He obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from South Dakota State University in 2020. Currently, he is pursuing a Master’s degree in Computer Science from National University in California.Elizabeth Niven, National University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Ethical Use of Generative AI in Engineering: Assessing Students and Preventing them from Cheating ThemselvesAbstractAn ASEE 2023 paper considered whether student use of Generative Artificial Intelligence(GenAI) to write engineering papers constitutes cheating
University Dayoung Kim is an Assistant Professor of the Department of Engineering Education (College of Engineering) at Virginia Tech. She is broadly interested in engineering practice (e.g., practices and experiences of, and competencies required for, engineers in various employment settings, such as business organizations and government agencies), engineering ethics (e.g., social responsibility of engineering professionals), and related policy concerns. She received her Ph.D. in Engineering Education at Purdue University (2022) and received her B.S. and M.S. in Chemical Engineering at Yonsei University (2017) and Purdue University (2021) respectively. During her doctoral study, she received the 2022 Christine Mirzayan