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2004 ASEE North Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Deepti Suri; Eric Durant

RE in the undergraduate Software Engineering and CS curricula is getting moreattention. Working in unfamiliar domains, being cognizant of ethical issues, and having to dealwith ambiguous and conflicting customer requirements are some of the challenges that studentsface in a course like this.The authors have added a practical element to a third year undergraduate course in requirementsfor software engineering (SE) majors through a quarter-long project in which the students workwith clients who have product domain knowledge but often no formal experience in RE. Theclients are biomedical engineering (BE) student design teams. This allows interdisciplinarycollaboration, exposes the SE students to eliciting requirements in an unfamiliar domain

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Roxanne Jacoby

curriculum and the way courses are taught. The school reevaluated itsfaculty and courses, introduced new courses and expanded old ones to give students new skillsand exposure to business implications within most courses. As an important change, weintroduced new interdisciplinary elective courses in entrepreneurship, operations and projectmanagement, ethics, business law, and global technology management. Based on the success ofour graduates in the past several years, both in the companies where they work, and in the typeand caliber of graduate studies they pursue, we think that our new educational emphasis is payingoff.The Global Perspectives in Technology Management Course (EID-372) This is the course I would like to discuss in more detail

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Information Integration and Security

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Melissa Lin

resultswill be achieved. Here are the motivation tips of knowledge management [12]: • Knowing how to work well in teams • Showing enthusiasm for the job • Understanding the business mission behind Information Technology initiatives • Having a strong work ethic • Thinking creatively to solve problems • Making a good impression with the entire IT team • Making a good impression with the IT organization’s customers • Being highly intelligent and having excellent problems solving abilities • Having relevant experiences and educationThe integration of enterprise applications used varies significantly from organization toorganization. Knowledge management has its appropriate values for each application inorder to remain

Conference Session

Capstone Design

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Kathleen Kramer

). Engineering programs must demonstrate that their graduates have: (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 (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 and societal

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TIME 4: Pedagogy

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Sami Ainane; Joseph Hoffman; Gary Pertmer; Chandra Thamire

skills • Ethics and Social Awareness • Quality and ReliabilityWith the above elements in mind, the objectives for the mechanical engineering programs werefirst formulated by the Undergraduate Committee within the Department of Mechanical Page 9.83.8 Proceedings of the 2004 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright  2004, American Society for Engineering EducationEngineering at UM. The Committee consisted of a diverse cross-section of the faculty and whichis responsible for development and monitoring of the program. These were approved in 1999after a thorough review

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EM Skills and Real-World Concepts, Pt. 2

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Michelle Summers; Julie Phillips; Nathan Harter; Mark Dean; Donna Evanecky

Associate Professor of Organizational Leadership at Purdue University's School of Technologysince 1989. He serves southeastern Indiana, teaching numerous courses in the program to non-traditional students.He has a professional interest in the philosophy and ethics of leadership.JULIE PHILLIPSJulie Phillips is an associate professor for Purdue University School of Technology, Columbus. Prior to becoming aprofessor she spent 8 years in manufacturing working in quality management. She teaches Organizational Behavior,Diversity, Human Resource Issues, and Quality and Productivity in Management.MICHELE SUMMMERSMichele Summers is an Assistant Professor at the School of Technology at Lafayette. Her research interests includeeducation/industry partnerships

Conference Session

Assessing Teaching & Learning

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Richard Felder

excellent teachers. Faculty with a rigidly narrow view of what constitutes acceptable teaching should not be peer reviewers. (6) unbiased. Individuals who have strong personal or philosophical differences with a faculty colleague should not be asked to serve as peer reviewers for that colleague. If they are asked to do so, they have an ethical responsibility to decline.Many engineering faculty members meet these criteria, so at most institutions it should not betoo difficult to find enough qualified raters to cover all scheduled summative peer reviews in agiven year.‚ Concern: Peer review that goes beyond a single class observation imposes too much of a time burden on faculty members. The total time required for a

Conference Session

Course/Program Assessment

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

James Higley; Jana Whittington; Joy Colwell

problems can be rated as,14. As a result of this course, my ability to communicate effectively can be rated as,15. As a result of this course, my recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in lifelong learning can be rated as,16. As a result of this course, my ability to understand professional, ethical, and social responsibilities can be rated as,17. As a result of this course, my respect for diversity and knowledge of contemporary professional, societal, and global issues can be rated as,18. As a result of this course, my commitment to quality, timeliness and continuous improvement can be rated as, Page

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TIME 8: Materials, MEMS, and Nano

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Ben Rogers

efforts,research into the societal and ethical consequences of nanotechnology, and technology transferprograms to move nanotechnology out of research institutions and into the workplace.2 TheNational Science and Technology Council (NSTC) has stated: “The impact of nanotechnologyon the health, wealth, and lives of people could be at least as significant as the combinedinfluences of microelectronics, medical imaging, computer-aided engineering, and man-madepolymers developed in this century.” 3 The NanoBusiness Alliance recently released a survey4projecting the global market for the nanotechnology industry will reach $700 billion by 2008.Here we define nanotechnology as research and technology development at the atomic,molecular or macromolecular

Conference Session

Mobile Robotics in Education

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

David Miller; Charles Winton

at the University of Oklahoma, we have merged the EngineeringComputing and Introduction to Engineering courses in some sections. These merged courseshave used a version of the Botball robot kit as the major tool for teaching computer skills, thedesign process, project organization, and general engineering techniques. The class meets in two2-hour sessions per week allowing adequate time for both lecture and in-class hands-on work.This course is aimed at freshman engineering students and is supposed to cover severalobjectives: • Overview of the major engineering disciplines • Introduction to the engineering design process • Engineering ethics • Basic engineering productivity and analysis tools • Introduction to computer

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Barbara Williams; Paul Blowers; Jeff Goldberg

"evaluation." The projects have external clients/sponsorsand for many students this is the first experience at managing and completing a project.Students write reports and make oral presentations as part of the class. The course also containsseminar materials to help with the transition from undergraduate study to graduate school orindustry. The course has the following goals: 1. Understand and implement all steps in the design process and use tools and techniques appropriate for each step. 2. Construct and deliver oral presentations. 3. Construct and deliver written reports. 4. Understand engineering ethics and professionalism related to dealing with a client and in the workplace. 5. Ability to work in teams with clients and take

Conference Session

State of the Art in Freshman Programs

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Stoian Petrescu; Ronald Ziemian; Richard Zaccone; Richard Kozick; James Baish; Margot Vigeant; Daniel Cavanagh

broader social impact, logical use of quantitative measures, and manyeasily accessible resources and therefore was selected.A project involving making the campus more accessible to persons using wheelchairs isattractive for a number of reasons. First, it is a natural fit with each of the goals given in Table 3,which was our minimum criterion for acceptance. It also allows greater consideration of socialimpact and ethical responsibility (Table 1, item 1) than did the previous project. It was alsohoped student enthusiasm would be increased by the socially beneficial aspects of the project, aswell as the presence of a customer. Bucknell has, as required by law, a faculty and staffcommittee charged with insuring and improving access for disabled

Conference Session

Professional Graduate Education & Industry

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Thomas Stanford; Donald Keating

transmit facets of culture from one generation to the next. In a similar manner it is possible to justify the education of professionals. Each profession develops its own culture  knowledge, skills, attitudes, values, ethics, etc. and thus it must transmit these if there is to be some continuity of its existence. Hence, the curriculum of basic professional education is a “selection from the culture” of the profession and the new entrants to the profession acquire some of this selection during their education, which they usually have to demonstrate during the examinations. Therefore, it is possible to justify professional education on the grounds that, for so long as the profession itself has a role in the society, it is necessary

Conference Session

Exploring New Frontiers in Manufacturing Education

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Diane Schuch Miller; Donald Falkenburg

illustrating complex concepts, especiallycommon in engineering. Horton [2] suggests the use of case studies as an excellent way forlearners to practice judgment skills necessary in real life situations that are not as simple astextbook problems. As instructional strategies are concerned, engaging critical thinking skillsthrough case studies is among a recommended set of activities [3].Case studies can also be used to introduce students to the complex interactions amongtechnology, business, and ethics. The Laboratory for Innovative Technology in EngineeringEducation (LITEE) at Auburn University has produced a number of case studies. One of these

Conference Session

Capstone Design II

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Vikas Jain; Durward Sobek

evaluate design deliverableson design quality directly; rather, students are evaluated based on process (aside from criteria liketechnical writing and professionalism). For example, in some of the programs we contacted,students would receive a higher score if they performed and design-for-manufacturabilityanalysis (process), not based on how easily their design could be manufactured (outcome). Notethe following typical criteria from three institutions: “Clear and well thought out Design Process” (Purdue University) “Identification of alternative designs, and analyzing them from many different perspectives: e.g., economic; health and safety; manufacturability; environmental; ethical; social; and legal” (University of

Conference Session

New Program/Course Success Stories

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Josh Humphries; David Radcliffe

, operations), Methods project life cycles, success factors, KPIs. Contractual basis of projects - traditional and new types. Project selection - time value of money, evaluation criteria, triple-bottom line. Engineering ethics and social responsibility. Engineering methods: design processes and methods and engineering research methods review. Project Integration Management Project Planning - project management plans; Project Execution – performance management; Overall Change Control - configuration management

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Simo Lehto

cooperation of selected, personally committed people, who possess therequired knowledge and skills, outside information, tools, economic resources, and time.Development work requires continuous learning of new knowledge and skills. The work mustbe done on the different hierarchical levels of the target systems. It must also be done withinphysical, economical, environmental, legal, and ethical constraints.The forms of cooperation include close personal relations, teamwork in small groups (teams),teamwork in larger groups and project organizations, mentoring relationships, and personaland professional networking. The success of development work strongly depends on thepositive feelings of the people involved, such as enthusiasm, faith, joy of learning

Conference Session

Global Engineering in an Interconnected World

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Bethany Oberst; Russel Jones

, educational, legal, political, economic, ethical and cultural structures that govern the waywe want to live and work. For those, we must take individual and collective professionalresponsibility and action.1 Jones, Russel C., and Oberst, Bethany S. European Journal of Engineering Education, Vol. 28, No. 3, 2003, pp.395-402.2 See George Mason University President Alan Merten’s comment: “For the most part, companies are now unwillingto make serious, long-term investment in their employees.” Quoted by Steven Pearlstein, “Still Short of theOffshoring Ideal,” Washington Post, March 12, 2004, p. E01.3 Bhagwati, Jagdish H., In Defense of Globalization. Oxford Press, 2004.4 “Offshoring promises huge benefits to consumers.” The Economist. December 11

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Electrical & Computer Engineering Poster Session

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

R. William Graff

LeTourneau, he was assistant professor of electricalengineering at Drexel University for six years, and at Wilkes College for two years. His professional interestsinclude antennas, microwaves, plasmas, and ethics. Page 9.620.9 Proceedings of the 2004 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2004, American Society for Engineering

Conference Session

Trends in Construction Engineering III

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Luke Nicholson

, T.G., The Environmental Impact of Construction, Volume 1, John Wiley andSons, 2001Elizabeth, Lynne, and Cassandra Adams, Alternative Construction, ContemporaryNatural Building Methods, John Wiley and Sons, 2000Goswami, D. Yogi, and Frank Kreith, Jan F. Kreider, Principles of Solar Engineering,Taylor and Francis Publishers, Philadelphia, 2000Kibert, Charles J., Reshaping the Built Environment, Ecology, Ethics, and Economics,Island Press, 1999Kibert, C.J., Establishing Principles and a Model for Sustainable Construction,Proceedings of the First International Conference of CIB TG 16, Tampa, Florida, 6-9November 1994, pp. 1-9.Mendler, Sandra F., and William Odell, The HOK Guidebook to Sustainable Design,John Wiley and Sons, 2000Moavenzadeh, Fred

Conference Session

Assessment Issues I

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Sara Tracy; Jin Yoo; Jason Immekus; Brian French; Susan Maller; William Oakes

(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 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 engineering tools necessary for engineering practice. Page 9.417.1 Session 32301a. Challenges of Criterion 3 Outcomes

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Teamwork and Assessment

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Fabio Carrera; David DiBiasio; Natalie Mello

upon GPA. We look at several other characteristics.Applicants must submit a resume and a personal essay. The essay is a reference letter they writefor themselves addressing strengths and weaknesses in the areas of motivation, teamwork,flexibility, creativity, work ethic, and initiative. All applicants are interviewed by faculty andprofessional staff who are trained and calibrated in conducting a behavioral event interview (18).Grades, application materials, co-curricular activities, and the interview results all factor intoacceptance and site placement decisions. We look for evidence that correlates with highprobability of success in the global program.For example, our three students who undertook the moto ondoso project in 2002 were

Conference Session

Computer Literacy Among Minority Students

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

G Kohli; S P Maj; D Veal

features were included inthe DPS program to avoid pattern presentation speeds that might induce fits in photosensitiveepileptics 18. Advice was also obtained from neurologists specializing in the field of epilepsy, Proceedings of the 2004 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Page 9.73.5 Copyright  2004, American Society for Engineering Educationfrom the Epilepsy Association of WA, from medical practitioners and also from publications.Research involving human subjects at Australian universities must have ethics committeeapproval and this was duly obtained.6. Individualized

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Computers in Education Poster Session

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

G Kohli; S P Maj; D Veal

addressed” 12.7. ConclusionsS&H awareness and training is a vital part of the CIM unit for both students and staff. The CIMworkshop presents unusual hazards when compared to many traditional computing science unitsand S&H is important both from a legal and from a practical and ethical perspective to reduce therisk of harm to both students and staff. Page 9.1080.7 Proceedings of the 2004 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright  2004, American Society for Engineering EducationAll staff involved need to be aware of their non-delegable legal responsibilities, and of

Conference Session

The Nuts & Bolts of TC2K

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Randy Winzer

5 4 3 2 1 NRY. Level and quality of verbal communication activities 5 4 3 2 1 NRZ. Understanding of need for lifelong learning 5 4 3 2 1 NRAA. Understanding value of professionalism 5 4 3 2 1 NRBB. Understanding value of ethics 5 4 3 2 1 NRCC. Understanding social/societal responsibility 5 4 3 2 1 NRDD. Understanding/respect for diversification/diversity 5 4 3 2 1 NREE

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Practice/Partnership/Program Issues

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Amy Grommes

of a broad cross-section of industry leaders, including professors, CEOs,and presidents of major engineering organizations, the board has worked over the last two yearsto define five categories characteristics of the “World Class Engineer.” The descriptions are asfollows: Aware of the world Engineers need to be sensitive to cultural differences, environmental concerns, and ethical principles. They need to understand market needs in both high and low-tech solutions. Solidly Grounded Engineering students need to be trained in the fundamentals of their disciplines, while retaining a historical perspective and an awareness of new advances and technologies in the field. Life time learning is an important theme

Conference Session

Entrepreneurism in BME

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

David Smith; John Troy; Penny Hirsch

another and (b) situating learning within real-world (“authentic”) challenges • Assessment-centered: (a) providing frequent opportunities for students to make their thinking visible, so their misunderstandings can be corrected, and (b) revising teaching and learning activities after measuring student learningIn addition, modules reflect two other key VaNTH activities: a taxonomy of core concepts andskills in biomedical engineering, which is intended to become a central document for curricularplanning, and a taxonomy of related core competencies in areas such as communication, ethics,and teamwork. This latter taxonomy resembles other taxonomies of “soft skills” that are underdevelopment, such as the CDIO taxonomy in the

Conference Session

Topics in Civil ET

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Maher Murad

, intellectuallyhonest views of reality; prepare all students to function in a multicultural society; and better meetthe learning needs of all students, including those who are diverse. (1)Course and pedagogy development as part of institutional change for responding to culturaldiversity and combating racism is an ethical imperative for campuses with diverse student bodiesbut it has equal relevance for more homogeneous campuses. (2) For this institutional change tosucceed, it must be part of its culture. An organization’s culture is reflected in what is done, howit is done, and who is involved in doing it. It concerns decisions, actions on an instrumental anda symbolic level. (3

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Teamwork and Assessment

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Heather Sheardown; Donald Woods

Publications, 3401 39th St., Box 343922, Milwaukee, WI. 53234-3922 (1994) 4. Boud, D., AEnhancing Learning through Self Assessment,@ Kogan Page, London (1993) 5. Woods, D.R., et al., ADeveloping Problem Solving Skill: the McMaster Problem Solving Program,@ J. Engineering Education, April, 75-91 (1997) http://www.chemeng.mcmaster.ca/innov1.htm and click on MPS for a summary of the research findings and some details for many of the units. 6. Woods, D.R., AProblem-based Leaning: how to gain the most from PBL,@ Woods Publisher, Waterdown ON Canada distributed by McMaster University Bookstore, Hamilton, ON (1994) 7. Perry, W.H, Jr., AForms of Intellectual and Ethical Development in the College Years,@ Holt Rinehart and Winston, New York, NY (1968) 8. Woods

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Multidisciplinary Courses and Issues

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

John Mingle; Tom Roberts

addition, expertise in an area does not guarantee that one can effectivelyteach others about that area.7 Further, knowledging is also dependent upon the ability of studentsto teach themselves. Therefore, engineering faculty must design the four-year curriculum to in-clude knowledging.The senior year occurs with its capstone courses featuring an accent upon product design and itsperipheral subjects such as safety, legal liability, ethics, cost analysis, etc. In the domain of engi-neering, the word “design” has a reduced meaning from that commonly found in our societysince design does not usually start with a blank slate but with a prototype that is to be optimizedaccording some given new specifications. Thus, design means, “design analysis.”The