Conference Session

Novel Entrepreneurship Programs

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dan Ewert, Iron Range Engineering; Ronald R. Ulseth, Iron Range Engineering; Bart M. Johnson, Itasca Community College; Jeff Wandler, Iron Range Engineering; Andrew Lillesve, Iron Range Engineering

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

potentially commercial design no matter if educational,or if used by students for educational purposes. In this latter case, sometimes comparable, if notsuperior, software can be found in the open source marketplace without encumbrance by closedsource licensing issues. An example of such is Octave, an open source program comparable toMATLAB®. In other cases the commercially licensed software can be purchased by theacademic institution for a reduced cost for use by the project. But in any event, it is critical forfaculty and students to know and understand the professional and ethical considerations ofdesign software licensing for commercial activities.Outcomes:The IRE program began in January 2010, therefore we have only one semester of results

Conference Session

Build Diversity in Engineering Graduate Programs

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jiabin Zhu, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Monica Farmer Cox, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Demetra Evangelou, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Cyndi Lynch, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Audeen W. Fentiman, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Phillip S. Dunston, Purdue University

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Minorities in Engineering

really get thechance to interact or look outside of your program.”As far as mentoring experiences, she believed that to have someone who is ready to help andguide you by providing the insights into different available options is of great importance. Shesaid:“[I would like] someone who has the time and the patience to work with someone. Because thereare mentors who are they’re really good in their field, and they’re good at what they do, butsometimes they just don’t have the time or the patience to work with different students.” Page 22.678.6Beside the readiness to help, she also suggested that personal match of work ethics was veryimportant in

Conference Session

Recruitment, Retention, and First-Year Programs in ECE

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John A. Orr, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Fred J. Looft, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Electrical and Computer

makes a product stand out in the real world. Over all I feel more confident in my decision of ECE as a major. I wish I had not procrastinated doing all of the assignments until the last week of the term. Entering this course I was a pretty clueless freshman who had no idea what ECE, CS, or any other courses here entailed. After this course and my others here I can safety say I now understand what a major in each would require. After this term I feel like I know what I want to do with my future, and that is pursue a CS major. The past semester of my freshman year I’ve changed a lot since high school and I’ve learned some of the necessary skills to strive in college. My work ethic has improved greatly and it shows in my grades

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Technical Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Scott P. Schaffer, Purdue University; Margaret Huyck, Illinois Institute of Technology; William C. Oakes, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Daniel Gandara, Illinois Institute of Technology

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

AC 2011-1827: ASSESSING TEAMWORK AND BEST EDUCATIONALPRACTICES IN DIVERSE MULTIDISCIPLINARY PROGRAMSScott P. Schaffer, Purdue University Scott P. Schaffer is an associate professor in the Learning Design and Technology program at Purdue University where he teaches courses related to design, assessment & evaluation, and learning theory. His research focuses on team learning and the design of informal learning spaces.Margaret Huyck, Illinois Institute of Technology Professor Emeritus; Principle Investigator on NSF project involving four universities engaged in develop- ing measures for teamwork and ethical awareness, and identifying best educational practices for develop- ing those competencies among undergraduate

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan L. Burkett, University of Alabama; John C. Lusth, University of Alabama; Sushma Kotru, University of Alabama

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NSF Grantees

Page 22.401.2department at the University of Alabama. The department was holding a fund raising activity inApril of that year called the Arty Party. The annual event highlights the Fine and PerformingArts programs. The music department was willing to donate musical instruments to thedepartment if students would turn them into lamps that could be auctioned at the event. TheECE department head decided that this would be an interesting project for the students in ourintroductory course, ECE 125: Fundamentals of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Thecourse is two credits with two lectures per week and five laboratories. The lecture introducesstudents to basic circuit analysis, simulation software, engineering ethics, professional societies,and a

Conference Session

Sustainability, Diversity, and STEM in Contemporary Energy Education

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John M. Robertson, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; Slobodan Petrovic, Oregon Institute of Technology

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

, in this case the cost of batteries. Until the new technology can approach the market cost-per- Page 22.15.3 function, benchmark comparisons will be poor 4 and there will be a natural reluctance to move away from the familiar technology. The commodity market is the hardest for any emerging technology to penetrate. Energy is a commodity. 3. International standards relating to quality, safety, environment, ethical applications and warranty have to evolve and be met. It can be a slow process but if standards are not met, the evolution of the technology will be curtailed 5.These three constraints are a formidable ‘catch

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Technology Curriculum Innovations.

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vassilios Tzouanas, University of Houston, Downtown

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Engineering Technology

units through class lectures and individual study during team project execution. 4. Develop students’ skills for technical communications/presentations in a team environment. 5. Provide a learning environment that stimulates students' curiosity and interest in addressing important engineering problems through practical solutions. 6. Provide a learning environment that encourages students to conduct their professional activities in a manner consistent with the engineering code of ethics. Page 22.30.3with the expectation that the student taking this course will learn to: 1. Apply engineering principles to

Conference Session

First-year Programs Division Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ding Yuan, Colorado State University, Pueblo; Jude L. DePalma, Colorado State University, Pueblo; Nebojsa I. Jaksic, Colorado State University, Pueblo; Jane M. Fraser, Colorado State University, Pueblo

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First-Year Programs

State University – Pueblo is a regional comprehensive university. All freshmanstudents who are interested in engineering are welcomed to take a broad-based preliminarycourse Introduction to Engineering at the Department of Engineering. It was initially offeredonce a year in fall. Later, due to increasing enrollment, it has been offered in both fall and springsemesters since the 2009-2010 academic year. It meets for two 50-minute sessions each weekduring a 15-week semester. Roughly, the content is divided into two parts: lectures and labs. Theprimary goals of the course are fostering strong study skills, learning about the variousengineering disciplines, and introducing the concepts of engineering ethics in the lecture sectionwhile introducing

Conference Session

Multimedia and Distance Learning

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Julie M. Little-Wiles, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Linda L. Naimi, Purdue University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2011-1266: A STUDY OF TRADITIONAL UNDERGRADUATE STU-DENT ENGAGEMENT IN BLACKBOARD LEARNING MANAGEMENTSYSTEMJulie M Little-Wiles, Purdue University, West Lafayette Doctoral Student, College of Technology, Purdue UniversityDr. Linda L Naimi, Purdue University Dr. Naimi is an Associate Professor in the Department of Technology Leadership and Innovation at Purdue University and an attorney at law. Her research interests focus on leadership and innovation, in which she examines ethical, legal and global issues in leadership and explores the unintended consequences of technology innovation on culture and the quality of life

Conference Session

Multimedia and Distance Learning

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Julie M. Little-Wiles, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Linda L. Naimi, Purdue University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2011-1264: AN EXAMINATION OF FACULTY PERCEPTIONS ANDUSE OF BLACKBOARD LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEMJulie M Little-Wiles, Purdue University, West Lafayette Doctoral Student, College of Technology, Purdue UniversityLinda L Naimi, Purdue University Dr. Naimi is an Associate Professor in the Department of Technology Leadership and Innovation at Purdue University and an attorney at law. Her research interests focus on leadership and innovation, in which she examines ethical, legal and global issues in leadership and explores the unintended consequences of technology innovation on culture and the quality of life. Page

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gül E. Okudan Kremer, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Linda C. Schmidt, University of Maryland, College Park; Noe Vargas Hernandez, University of Texas, El Paso

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NSF Grantees

; • formulation of design problem statements and specifications; • consideration of alternative solutions and their feasibility considerations; • production processes and detailed system descriptions; and • concurrent engineering design.ABET also indicates that the design experience should5, 6: • include a variety of realistic constraints, such as economic factors, safety, reliability, aesthetics, ethics, and social impact; • be a meaningful, major engineering design experience that builds upon the fundamental concepts of mathematics, basic sciences, the humanities and social sciences, engineering topics, and communication skills; • be taught in section sizes that are small enough to allow interaction between teacher and

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Laboratories I

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gregory J. Michna, South Dakota State University; Stephen Gent, South Dakota State University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

Spring 2010 students. Althoughthe sample size was small, the comparison of the survey results shows that the changes improvedthe course significantly.1. IntroductionIn the National Academy of Engineering’s The Engineer of 2020: Visions of Engineering in theNew Century1, strong analytical skills, practical ingenuity, creativity, good communication skills,mastery of the principles of business and management, leadership, high ethical standards, a senseof professionalism, dynamism, agility, resilience, flexibility, and an attitude of lifelong learningare identified as attributes that will be required of successful engineers in the 21st century. Manyof these attributes, including practical ingenuity, creativity, and communication skills, are

Collection

2011 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

B. Zhang; H. Misak; P.S. Dhanasekaran; D. Kalla; R. Asmatulu

benefit to society andimprove the environment in various ways. Nanoscale materials will make the products better interms of functionality, weight savings, less energy consumption and a cleaner environment.Shortcomings always exist when new unproven technology is released. Nanomaterial may helpclean certain environmental wastes, but contaminate environment in other ways. Choosing theright nanoscale materials is one of the key parameters for the future direction of nanotechnology.Engineering ethics need to be defined before the commercial use of nanotechnology. Riskassessment on new nanomaterial based application is important to evaluate potential risk to ourenvironment when the products are in use. Full life cycle evaluation and analysis for

Collection

2011 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Jessica L. Buck; Bertiel Harris; Elizabeth Y. McInnis

service-learning.However, it is a well established fact that we learn through combinations of thought andaction, reflection and practice, theory and application (Kendall, 1988). Effective learningcan be achieved while discussing intellectual, civic, ethical, moral, cross-cultural, career, orpersonal goals (Kendall, 1990; Lisman, 1998). “Students from middle schools are mastering 149academic content standards while immersed in hands-on, technology-integrated projectsthat provide learning experiences that are not usually possible within the confines of thetraditional classroom” (Bradford, 2005, p.1). This emphasized that service learning isintegral in school learning process. This process becomes more

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2011 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Ashraf Ghaly

roadmap for the civil engineering profession, ASCE defines civil engineers as individualsentrusted by society to create a sustainable world and enhance the global quality of life1. Also,in its Vision 2025 for the profession, ASCE stipulates that civil engineers serve competently,collaboratively, and ethically as master:  Planners, designers, constructors, and operators of society’s economic and social engine—the built environment;  Stewards of the natural environment and its resources;  Innovators and integrators of ideas and technology across the public, private, and academic sectors;  Managers of risk and uncertainty caused by natural events, accidents, and other threats; and  Leaders in

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2011 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Barrie Jackson

thesis work of the students and the thesis work of our students. Engineering has been defined as a profession that works at the margins of a number ofpure disciplines, a gloriously marginal profession. What is it that we in the colleges andUniversities offer that is unique? The college system is based primarily of the potential areas foremployment of their graduates. It is a quite nimble system where courses can be instituted ordropped depending on the potential for graduates to find employment. I would like to think that “Professional Skills” is the area where a University degreeshould offer a significant difference. There is no question that a practising professional engineertoday is likely to be confronted with ethical

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2011 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Fani Zlatarova; Pavel Azalov

& R. Lucas. Software Engineering Ethics in a Digital World. IEEE, Computer, May 2009, pp. 34- 41.[12] Rhodes, D. H. Systems engineering: an essential engineering discipline for the 21st Century. ICSE, Proceedings of the 24rd International Conference on Software Engineering, 2002.[13] Sendlinger, S. C., D. J. DeCoste, T. H. Dunning, D. A. Dummitt, E. Jakobsson, D. R. Mattson & E. N. Wiziecki. Transforming Chemistry Education through Computational Science. IEEE Computer Society, Computing in Science and Engineering, September 2008, pp. 34-39.[14] Welch, H.L. Teaching a service course in software engineering. IEEE, 37th Annual Frontiers In Education Conference - Global Engineering: Knowledge Without Borders

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2011 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Daniel Schmalzel

. Students work on projects that address engineering measurement and reverseengineering. An exemplar task would be to perform systematic testing of existing products withthe goal of possibly illuminating areas for improvement [3]. During this year students are alsolectured on professionalism and engineering ethics [4]Sophomore Engineering Clinics (SEC I and SEC II)By the second year students have an understanding of the basic composition of an engineer; theirnext area of development is communication. The first semester focuses on written communication,while the second emphasizes oral communication. During both of these clinics the engineeringstudent takes a separate course that teaches the fundamentals of each communication type, awriting/literature

Collection

2011 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Kalyan Mondal

multiple such laboratory exercises.In the spring 2010 when the course was first presented, we used EAC-ABET specified outcomeC to assess the learning outcome of this course. Outcome C specifies assessing an ability todesign a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such aseconomic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, andsustainability. The rubric developed for this outcome partially measured learning 2 and 3mentioned above. Basic rubric and assessment result are included herein to outline the processused in 2010.Rubric Based on the Lab: RTI Driven Display System of a MicrocontrollerThe student explores the software and hardware input/output interfacing aspects of

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2011 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

Authors

Fariborz M. Tehrani

ideas under“supporting” leadership. High relationship behavior is the key concept in this stage. The facultyshould expect substantial feedbacks from students. This is an opportunity to encourage studentsto be innovative and creative through class discussions. Asking questions about constructability,sustainability, and ethics will encourage students to participate in learning process beyondtraditional frameworks. Carefully-designed quizzes and class projects are typical assignments toreinforce the outcomes of this stage. The importance of relationship behavior requires faculty toemploy soft human skills rather than just technical skills to lead students in the second and thirdstages. The diverse environment in engineering classrooms requires

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2011 Northeast Section Meeting

Authors

Vance Poteat

considered cheating it was more of „can I get away with it or not‟ that preventedme from doing it not the question of it being ethically wrong.” <2011>Bibliography Proceedings of the 2011 ASEE Northeast Section Annual Conference University of Hartford Copyright © 2011, American Society for Engineering Education[1] Vandehey, Michael; Diekhoff, George; LaBeff, Emily; “College Cheating: A Twenty-YearFollow-up and the Addition of an Honor Code”, Journal of College Student Development,Volume 48, Number 4, July/August (2007).[2] Lester, Mindy Chaky; Diekhoff, George M.; “A Comparison of Traditional and InternetCheaters”, Journal of College Student Development, Nov/Dec (2002).[3] Quinn

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2011 Northeast Section Meeting

Authors

John Finnie; Neil Fennessey

process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability (e) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems EVALUATIONFigure 1 identifies topics and skills areas where students need extra work. An initial evaluationwould be that this class needs to improve its performance on the first two categories (Content &Sources, and Structure & Form).However, ABET has a specific definition of evaluation which is presented in its criteria [1]. “Evaluation is one or more processes for interpreting the data and evidence accumulated through assessment

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2011 Northeast Section Meeting

Authors

Frank Caserta; Robert J. Lind; Loutfallah G. Chedid

%shows a demand for an interdisciplinary engineering major. Interestingly, a large segment listedfinancial aspects as their main reason for choosing the major (17.4% vs. 7% in the literature)[7].This shows that our Co-op program is an essential and beneficial part of the BELM major. Adesire to improve the world with 10.7% could be related to the ethical goal of engineering toserve society by improving the standard of living or to the BELM option of biomedicalconcentration. The 32.2% segment of students who cited job characteristics might be attracted tothe new bachelors of science in mechanical and electrical engineering which are approximatelyfour years rather than five years for BELM and so less expensive. A distinctive feature of theBELM

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Waddah Akili, Iowa State University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

achieving their set goals; they also need to prioritize the scheduled activities, introduce changes if need be, solicit advice and assistance with the consent of the instructor, and maintain effective working relationships among the members. Instructors also monitor group progress, give feedback on how well each group is doing, report each group’s progress to the class as a whole, and insure adherence to accepted standards of: ethics, social responsibility, and safety.Success in implementing cooperative learning is attributable, in large measure, to: properplanning, efforts, dedication, and foresight of the instructor. Experience definitely is a majorfactor. A proper start for instructors wanting to

Conference Session

Global Engineering Models: Curriculum Development, Improvements, and Partnerships

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jian Yu, Auburn University and Tsinghua University, China; Chetan S. Sankar, Auburn University

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International

first day, the researcher introduced the casestudy and the relevant ethical codes, and provided the CD version of the case study to thestudents. They were divided into teams and assigned the case studies. The students wereasked to play the roles of the plaintiff, defendant, expert witness, and jury. Jim Russell, a maintenance worker at Lorn Manufacturing Inc., lost three of the fingerson his left hand during a routine maintenance procedure on a cotton manufacturing device,the Lap Winder. This occurred when the Lap Winder he was maintaining suddenly came on.Russell sued Lorn Manufacturing Inc., the designers of the Lap Winder device, for negligence.This negligence suit involves the Codes of Standards that applied to the design and buildingof

Conference Session

Experiential Learning Programs and the Transition to Industry

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Taylor Halverson, Brigham Young University; Robert H. Todd, Brigham Young University; Christopher A. Mattson, Brigham Young University; Gregg M. Warnick, Brigham Young University

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College Industry Partnerships

Young UniversityGregg M. Warnick, Brigham Young University Gregg M. Warnick is the External Relations and Intern Coordinator for the Mechanical Engineering de- partment in the Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering and Technology at BYU. He works directly with industry each year to recruit more than 30 funded Capstone projects and provides project management, team development, and coaching support to each of these project teams and faculty coaches. In ad- dition, he continues to focus on increasing international project opportunities for students and faculty. His research and teaching interests include globalization, project management, leadership, ethics, and manufacturing processes. Prior to joining BYU, Gregg worked

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christopher W. Swan, Tufts University; Kurt Paterson, Michigan Technological University; Olga Pierrakos, James Madison University; Angela R. Bielefeldt, University of Colorado, Boulder; Bradley A. Striebig, James Madison University

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NSF Grantees

well as ABET criteria 3a-k. This validated instrument has been used to assess students’ learning outcomes and skill gains as a result of participating in undergraduate research, industry internships (co-ops), and capstone design experiences. To date about 800 students have participated in the use of this instrument which includes over fifty learning outcomes pertinent to problem identification, the application of scientific tools, experimentation, analysis and evaluation, ethical and societal issues, project management, team and communication skills, improved attitudes, and other professional skills. Semi-annually, as well as at the beginning and end of LTS experiences, NESLOS will be

Conference Session

State of Manufacturing Engineering Education

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hugh Jack, Grand Valley State University

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Manufacturing

speaking, etc.) skills are paramount for success of an individual. It does no matter how brilliant their ideas are if they cannot sell them. ● Communication. Management. Ethics. Morals. Motivation. Leadership. These are all extremely important for the engineering field. Being able to tackle issues both from a technical side AND business side sets individuals apart. ● US costs cannot compete with China (10:1 for tooling and piece price in most assemblies that include injection molded components). Even the importing only costs $6-8,000 per 40' container, door to door. Our only competitive advantage is technology and advanced manufacturing processes. Unfortunately, China is catching us at an alarming

Conference Session

Liberal Education Revisited: Five Historical Perspectives

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Atsushi Akera, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

, Page 22.1015.9simultaneously, through matters of professional jurisdiction that goes back to the complexprofessional configuration of engineering. Whether in response to the ascent of the managerialprofession during the 1920s; or efforts, amidst postwar “physics envy,” to differentiateengineering from science by embracing a new ethic of professional responsibility (even asengineers turned, simultaneously, to science to compete more directly with physicists); or yetagain, during the late 60s and the 1970s, to lay claim to even broader claims of socialresponsibility through direct utilization of liberal knowledge, liberal education has served as apreferred means for the “reconversion strategies” of engineers, at least among those committedto the

Conference Session

Knowing Ourselves: Research on Engineering Education Researchers

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Xin (Cindy) Chen, Purdue University; Nikitha Sambamurthy, Purdue University; Corey M. Schimpf, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Hanjun Xian, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Krishna Madhavan, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Educational Research and Methods

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