members treatedRelationships each other with respect and appreciation). We laughed together, joked, poked fun good naturedly, and sharedHumor lighthearted moments. The team exercised perseverance, resilience, didn't get down, mood didn't getGrit down, kept trying, even keeled, drive, work ethic, avoided burnout.Problem Solving The team was effective at overcoming challenges. The team had a solid approach to identifying, planning for, and minimizingRisk Management risks to the project.Innovation/ The team used creativity and outside-the-box-thinking to improve theCreativity project.Collaboration
course exposes a large percentage ofengineering students to actual business activity, and does so in a way that engages them inmaking a positive impact, addressing ABET outcome 2: an ability to apply engineering design toproduce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, andwelfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors [14]. Trainingin microfinance also prepares graduates to address NSPE Code of Ethics item III.2.a Engineersare encouraged to participate in civic affairs; career guidance for youths; and work for theadvancement of the safety, health, and well-being of their community [15]. In a broader sense,the perception of engineers as making the world a better place is
willbenefit the host institution the most. This means that the applicant needs to get involved indiscussion and negotiation about the visit dates so that the visit is beneficial for the host institution.It is always beneficial if you have any prior contact and understanding with the Dean and/orDepartment chair of the host institution, if they are familiar with your work, work ethic, andcapabilities then agreeing on the visit dates, and project details is easy step and can be veryproductive. This initial contact can also help you discuss specific activities that you might beinterested in conducting during your visit to the host institution. In your application, you need to explain how relevant or beneficial your work will be for thehost institution
, culminating in a senior capstoneproject for industry partners. This interdisciplinary approach enables students to developprofessional skills in project management, ethics, design, teamwork, and more through hands-onprojects. With diverse team compositions, students focus on various technical aspects, such asComputer-Aided Design (CAD), 3D printing, assembly, testing, electrical, and softwarecomponents.This paper highlights the incorporation of an Internet of Things (IoT) platform into the second-year PBL course. Students were introduced to a low-cost ($6) microcontroller with wirelessinternet access and provided with prototype Python programs. These programs enabled studentsto create their own wireless access points and simple web servers
recuperate around. Similarly, Jenny and Warren appreciated being able tospend additional time with their families in times of celebration and religious/cultural holidays,and still be able to attend class. Such ‘informal’ accommodations also allowed them to avoidgoing through official channels and University services for getting accommodations, whichmight often be slow and backed up under high volumes of requests. These, combined with otherexperiences of students where the option of joining remotely meant that they could safely attendclass when they were unwell or did not have reliable travel options, speaks highly of the equityprovided by the HyFlex modality. Such a modality allowed us to practice ethics of care towardsstudents’ physical and
executed to ensure safe and ethical treatment for the respondents, as theyare treated as a subject. To follow IRB ethics, the interview and the discussion were confidentialand completely voluntary. The interview started by distributing a sheet asking their job title andfour questions about their company: What is the number of employees in your company? What isyour company type? Which sector does your company work in? For how long has your companybeen using BIM? Following that, a 1-hour panel discussion started, and the interviewer askedquestions about the implementation of BIM in their company. Some of the questions includedthe following (Table 1).Table 1: Interview and discussion questions Question Question Number Q.1 Which solutions does
,pedagogical and student experiences. Similarly, with a focus on an engineering thermodynamics course,Riley [5] motivates the use of liberative pedagogies in engineering education by relating pedagogy tostudents’ prior experiences, student responsibility and authority, including ethics and policy, decenteringwestern knowledge systems.Institutional and Data Collection ContextThe student co-authors of this paper, who are currently in their sophomore year, are enrolled in anundergraduate engineering program developed around the intellectual theme of “human-centered”engineering. The program integrates the university’s liberal arts curriculum with an experientialengineering curriculum emphasizing societal responsibility.For the liberal arts requirement of
the academic year, allows sophomores to seniors the ability to participate in one offour different tracks: Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Industry, Research, or EngineeringProjects in Community Service (EPICS). Students spend one day a week in meetings learninggeneral topics: user-centered engineering design, engineering ethics, project management,teamwork, technical presentations, etc. Depending on the track students select, they wouldparticipate in additional technical skill sessions to assist with their specific projects. The sessionsare designed to provide instruction in various technical topics directly related to their project orinterest. Student groups meet outside of the normal meetings to work on their projects as a teamand/or with
nature of thedata collected and the lack of direct contact with human subjects. This paper does not reveal anypersonally identifiable information. Moreover, our study follows the ethical considerationsadopted by other researchers to conduct social media analysis of users' posts [15]–[17]. To analyzequalitative aspects, we conducted a manual thematic analysis [18]. We developed the codes usingan empirical bottom-up approach based on grounded theory [19]. In our initial analysis of theposts, we identified the codes. We also used human coding to extract a codebook, including topicsabout work-related concerns among Neurodiverse users. The code identification is based on priorwork related to social media analysis [10], [15], [20], [21]5. ResultsBased
engineering, becoming grounded in professional ethics, computer-based calculation -- growing comfortable with statistics and estimation, using analytical reasoning, taking and recording proper measurements, becoming familiar with a computer-aided-design tool, programming using a text-based language, and design -- working with a team, using sound judgment in a laboratory environment, communicating ideas clearly including writing technically.Retention data, in particular the attitudes of students who leave engineering majors, reveal thatthe structure of engineering majors and the culture of engineering courses are more responsiblefor attrition than personal inadequacy or aptitude for other disciplines or the appeal of
be firm, they need not be overly harsh, and offenders should be provided with multiple opportunities to rectify their actions. 2. Prospective students must complete an on-demand, self-paced course on policy regarding cheating, ethical behavior, and integrity in assessment, whether proctored or not, as a prerequisite for admission. 3. Orientation seminars should be organized for university, college, and department freshmen, with instructors emphasizing the repercussions of cheating on the first day of class. 4. Assessments with a high risk of cheating should be low stakes, but students must understand that cheating is not worth the effort, despite the low stakes. 5. Instead of individual instructors
seeks to investigate the effectiveness of MinecraftEdu in enhancing college students'collaboration and problem-solving skills.Literature ReviewCompetency is generally defined as a combination of knowledge, skills, and attitudes [18]. Thisstudy focused on two key competencies; collaboration and problem-solving that are essential inthe field of construction engineering, both in academic and professional contexts [17], [19]. Tosucceed in today's world, construction professionals and graduates need a range of competencies.These include a strong technical foundation of construction skills, an awareness of ethical issues,good problem-solving skills, leadership abilities, an understanding of safety issues, andcollaborative skills [23]. According to
has been published in The Routledge Handbook of Communication and Bullying and in Communication, relationships, and practices in virtual work (IGI Global). Dr. Linvill applies an or- ganizational communication lens to her classes on Business Principles, Ethics, Negotiation and Decision Making, Organizational Behavior, and Organizational Leadership, and to Awareness Trainings related to destructive workplace behaviors presented at local high schools. Dr. Linvill is a Member of the Advisory Committee on Equity for the Office of the Vice President for Ethics and Compliance at Purdue Univer- sity. She has also served as a Mentor for the USAID Liberia Strategic Analysis Program, mentoring an early-career Liberian woman
thesuccessful implementation of a PBL curriculum [16].MethodsFor this pilot study, a three-week program is offered at SUSTech, a top research university inChina during summer 2021 and 2022. Upon completion of the program, students are expected to:(1) execute design process from problem conceptualization to prototyping using a diverse set ofstrategies; (2) conduct systematic research on the problem to identify suitable design strategies;(3) practice as a motivated professional designer with ethic, discipline, leadership andresponsibility; (4) communicate ideas effectively with oral and written communication assisted bydigital tools; and (5) apply technical knowledge and skills to generate new ideas and evaluatefeasibility of the design concepts with
learning materials, regularassessments and evaluations are conducted to measure learning engagement and empowerment toidentify areas for improvement [12]. Many researchers have discussed the benefits of LA in education and training programmes,including its ability to improve learner engagement and achievement, provide personalizedlearning experiences, and enhance the effectiveness of educational programs. A few researchershave also discussed the challenges and ethical considerations associated with the use of LearningAnalytics, such as privacy and data security, and the need to balance the benefits of these toolswith the potential risks.2. Literature Review Recently researchers and developers from the educational community started exploring
rates. Assessment &Evaluation in Higher Education, 40 (7), 958-970.[3] Kreitzer, R.J., & Sweet-Cushman, J. (2022). Evaluating Student Evaluations of Teaching:a Review of Measurement and Equity Bias in SETs and Recommendations for Ethical Reform.Journal of Academic Ethics, 20, 73–84. Retrieved from https://doi.org/10.1007/s10805-021-09400-w[4] Marcham, C.L., Ade, A.M., Clark, P. & Marion J. (2020). Bias and Trends in StudentEvaluations in Online Higher Education Settings. Collegiate Aviation Review International, 38(2),34-50. Retrieved from http://ojs.library.okstate.edu/osu/index.php/CARI/article/view/8036/7417[5] Mengel, F., Sauermann, J., & Zolitz, U. (2019). Gender bias in teaching evaluations.Journal of the European
public health, public good. safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors. 3. an ability to communicate effectively PBL is easily assessed using presentations with a range of audiences. and papers rather than grading homework for the “right answer.” 4. an ability to recognize ethical and PBL is easily overlayed with professional professional responsibilities in society ethics statements and students’ engineering situations and make requirement to assess societal impact. informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic
reinforcement learning.Dr. Lei Miao, Middle Tennessee State University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 WIP: Utilizing MATLAB in Combination with Lego Mindstorm EV3 Kits for a First-year Engineering CourseAbstractThis Work in Progress paper will describe attempts at revitalizing a first-year engineering course.Engineering Fundamentals is a freshman course offered for both engineering technology andengineering students at Middle Tennessee State University. Traditionally, this course covers unitconversion, engineering ethics, basic math skills and their applications in various engineeringdisciplines, and so on without many hands-on activities. This paper discusses the revitalization
, makingthem to see themselves as entrepreneurially minded individuals [7, 8]. Storytelling, throughwhich students share specific work or school situations that might represent a wide variety ofethical concerns [9] also constitutes ways to enhance and to extend the ethics learning outside atypical classroom setting.The integration of informal peer assessments provides additional opportunities for students toengage with academic content vicariously and to learn from their peers’ stories. The informalassessment process lowers the stakes, focuses on students’ learning as reflected in each story’snarrative, and encourages participation and creativity. Moreover, the processes of generating andsharing stories and the peer assessment process connect to
major search engines, Ethics: techniques for incorporating ethics in computer curriculum specifically in data science curriculum Programs/curricula: evaluating Data Science programs in the US and China and Retention: evaluating minority female retention in computer related degree programs. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023Retention of Female Minority Students in Bachelor STEM Degree Programs: An Exploratory Study of Five Cohorts1.0 Introduction Female minority students are underrepresented in academic based undergraduate science,technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) degree programs [1]. This group of studentswhich is comprised of American Indian or
education is significantly different from otherdisciplinary education, it is crucial to examine these psychological factors in the context ofother disciplinary education (Bogaard et al., 2021). For instance, previous research providesinsights into the ethical considerations (Venkatesh et al., 2022) and interdisciplinaryperspectives of engineering education (Yeter et al., 2023), which could inform future researchon the psychological factors influencing career decisions in these fields. In addition, furtherresearch can explore the impact of various forms of support, such as mentorship andprofessional development courses, on engineering students’ career decision-making (Rathoreet al., 2016). Such studies could provide insights into the effectiveness
thatfor construction school graduates to be ready to enter the workforce, they should be equippedwith hard skills (technical) and soft skills (non-technical) that enable them to apply theirknowledge directly in the work setting.”One study [4] identified twelve separate clusters of soft skills relevant to the constructionindustry were identified and include skills associated with; communications, problem-solving,conflict management, collaboration, stress management, professionalism, productivity, ethics,diversity, planning and organizing, self-awareness, and interpersonal relationships. Anotherstudy [7] reported that the most important soft skills for job seeking, as identified by students,were positive attitude, oral communication, self
the participants’ likelihood of success byfostering development of personal or individual adaptive strengths. Building on this, Burt et al.(2021) propose a new model of wholeness in graduate advising based on an ethic of care. Thefocus on wholeness directs attention to the need to recognize black male students as wholepersons, including the influence of family (Brooms & Davis, 2017; Tolbert Smith, 2022). Forexample, Tolbert Smith (2022) shows that black families and extended family members providedblack men’s primary sources of support, although black men also benefited from bi-directionalexchange of cultural capital when navigating non-inclusive environments. In the same vein,Burrell et al. (2015) suggest that while teacher expectations
room.The theme of the CE483 escape room aimed to introduce the students to forensic engineeringand engineering ethics in addition to reviewing course concepts. The escape room was themed asa case study of the Harbour Cay Condominium collapse [25]. The students were given 90minutes to determine who was at fault for the collapse. The results of the investigation conductedby the National Bureau of Standards were used to create puzzles to assess the students’ ability toachieve the course objectives [25]. However, the numbers were changed to facilitate appropriatecodes for the combination locks, but the puzzles followed the storyline. The six course conceptscovered were moment envelopes, detailing reinforcement, punching shear, nominal momentcapacity
potential solutions to current best practices to satisfy defined objectives within complex, open-ended identified requirements, criteria and constraints. Constraints to Des.b design problems, be considered may include (but are not limited to): health and considering safety, ethics, safety, sustainability, environmental, ethical, security, economic, and applicable standards aesthetics and human factors, feasibility and compliance with and regulations. regulatory aspects, along with universal design issues such as Critically evaluate and societal, cultural and diversification facets. [13] Des.c
held fellowships in Ethics of AI and Technology & Society organizations.James N. Magarian, Massachusetts Institute of Technology James Magarian, PhD, is a Sr. Lecturer and Associate Academic Director with the Gordon-MIT En- gineering Leadership (GEL) Program. He joined MIT and GEL after nearly a decade in industry as a mechanical engineer and engineering manager in aerospace/defense. His research focuses on engineering workforce formation and the education-careers transition.Dr. Alison Olechowski, University of Toronto Alison Olechowski is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineer- ing and the Institute for Studies in Transdisciplinary Engineering Education and Practice (ISTEP
legal and ethical principles. and ethical impacts; 5. Function effectively as a member or leader of a 5. An ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams and multidisciplinary team engaged in activities appropriate to transfer findings from one knowledge domain to another; the program’s discipline. and, 6. Apply critical thinking, problem identification, problem 6. An ability to communicate in written, verbal, technical, and solving skills, theory, techniques, and tools throughout non-technical forms
: Research could be conducted to assessthe effectiveness of ChatGPT in teaching and learning specific engineering concepts or skills. This couldinvolve comparing student outcomes when using ChatGPT to when using other teaching methods orresources. 2) Student perceptions of ChatGPT: Studies could be conducted to understand how studentsperceive and engage with ChatGPT in an engineering education context. This could include surveys orinterviews with students to understand their attitudes towards ChatGPT and their experiences using it intheir studies. 3) Ethical considerations: Research could be conducted to explore the ethical implications ofusing ChatGPT in engineering education, such as the potential for cheating or the risk of relying tooheavily on
. Introductory SessionThe first session was an informational meeting where students learned about the project’s goals,completed training in camera use, filled out consent forms, and could ask questions. The sessionbegan with an icebreaker that asked everyone in attendance to state their names, hometown, major,and a current event that had their attention. Breakdowns of desirable norms for group meetings, asummary of what photovoice is, and participation expectations were discussed. Critical guidelineswere also given for ethical considerations of photographing others, including requiring consentforms for featured individuals.E. Individual InterviewsTeams of two facilitators conducted the individual participant interviews. The interview protocolwas loosely