environment, green law, green design, etc. Professional technical courses: new technologies, new processes, new products, new equipment, the social value and social evaluation of each production process and production technology, and the impact of the technology on the ecological environment, etc. Skill Systematic thinking, life cycle thinking, international perspective Engineering ethical quality, safety awareness, green awareness, social Attitude responsibility awarenessII. Specific Actions1. Integrate Green Engineering Concept into the Curriculum As a kind of "green development" concept gradually formed based on
Kettering University. Dr. Finelli’s current research interests include student resistance to active learning, faculty adoption of evidence-based teaching practices, and the use of technology and innovative pedagogies on student learn- ing and success. She also led a project to develop a taxonomy for the field of engineering education research, and she was part of a team that studied ethical decision-making in engineering students.Prof. Stephen L DesJardins Stephen L. DesJardins teaches courses related to public policy in higher education, economics and fi- nances in postsecondary education, statistical methods, and institutional research and policy analysis. His research interests include student transitions from
regarding computing and artificial intelligence. These market needs influenced howCC students defined their computing interests, relative competence, and need to perform certaintasks to be recognized as computing people.Lessons Learned - CC faculty developed and were approved to offer a 9-credit interdisciplinary AI awareness (college credit certificate) CCC to support students from a diverse set of majors (with no previous experience in coding). Courses include: AI Thinking, AI and Ethics, and AI and Business (the first of the AI interdisciplinary classes). Considerations are being made about the best timing and ways of facilitating these classes, including addressing the need for coding in the AI thinking class
other factors. Workers hired after thenew scheme was implemented were on average 28% more productive than the ones hired in theold regime.Experimentation is an effort that requires collaboration among Science, Product, andEngineering teams which means it is typically multi-disciplinary in nature. Experiments typicallyhave three phases: the pre-experiment planning, the implementation and monitoring, and thepost-experiment analysis. During the pre-experiment planning, Science, Product, andEngineering work together to translate the business problem at hand into testable hypothesis,make ethical and legal considerations and submit the research proposal for review if applicable,define the details of the intervention, design the randomization, define
approaches and ethics, leadership styles, and social and political issues.Students developed mutual respect and appreciation for different cultures byunderstanding the differences and identifying some deep-rooted similarities in cultures and socialbehaviors. Being international graduate students, they learned professional social etiquettesfollowed in United States and how to build professional relationships with professionals from othercultures. By working in culturally diverse teams for semester-long projects, the graduate studentslearned some critical professional skills such as effective communication, project management,leadership, and critical thinking. For example, one of the graduate students learned to apply criticalthinking to provide
the Chinese nation in the cultural andspiritual path. Among them, the ethical culture of Confucianism constitutes the core oftraditional culture and is an important pillar of life and spiritual order. For example,Confucianism advocates “exercising benevolence”. The cultural intension of this kind ofbenevolence is manifested in the spirit of practicing, caring about society, and activelyjoining the society (ru shi). The Taoist thought advocates “inaction” or “do-nothingness” (wuwei) to express the heart of salvation. Among them, the dialectic thought that “being andnot-being grow out of one another” (you wu xiang sheng) in Lao Tzu’s Tao Te Ching hasimportant implications for entrepreneurial activities, such as starting a business from nothing
integrating community knowledge into projects; and (d) addressing ambiguous questionsand ethics” [23, p.6].Niles et al [23, p.6] explain the struggles engineering students experience when publicwelfare related assignments are “foregrounded”. They [23] explain how that disrupts the“technical/social dualism in engineering” which eventually leads to the complications of thestudents’ understanding of “what it means to be an engineer, what engineers do, and whatconstitutes engineering knowledge and expertise”. Niles et al [23, p.6] further explain howthis “created difficulties for students as they contended with conflicting conceptions ofengineering knowledge and practice”.Moreover, the findings of Niles et al [23], along with others that describe how
creates moreawareness in human oriented engineering design and manufacturing but also adds a novel dimension inthe personal and professional life of any engineering practitioner. In other professional schools, such asin Law and Medical schools, more emphasis is given on the socio-cultural aspects of the profession.Similarly, medical ethics and legal ethics are compulsory courses in their curricula. In engineering curricula,however, a full compulsory course on engineering ethics is not offered to the undergraduate students.For this reason, during the exams for the engineering license (Professional Engineer or PE license) therecent graduates do not perform well in the areas of engineering ethics and aesthetics. Inclusion of art and aesthetics adds
class, the course objectives havethe effect of doing just that.Empathy involves taking the perspective of others or placing oneself in the role of someone else.Empathy developed through this “role-taking” can lead to more efficient communication [8]. Infact, stakeholder-focused communications employ two of the three aspects of empathy:perspective taking and empathetic concern [9], [10]. When communications are developed tofocus on the content and delivery needs of the person receiving a message, this change inperspective sets the stage for more ethical communication and stakeholder involvement indecision-making [11]. The combination of positive attitudes toward communication andempathy is encouraged in the education of future physicians, to
the expectation of an engineer. Two of the eleven ABETStudent Outcomes5 highlight on ethical responsibility of an engineer, and understanding theimpact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context. ASCE also highlights on thewell-being of our communities and consistently improving the quality of life of the generalpublic4. IEEE emphasizes on engineers’ responsibility in making decisions consistent with thesafety, health, and welfare of the public6. To meet the needs of the society and to train theengineering students with the importance of ‘serving the community’ we created a course calledService Learning. The students are expected to understand the importance of ‘serving thecommunity’ and gain the perspective of improving the
classroom strategy to foster social responsibility," Science and Engineering Ethics, vol. 12, no. 1, pp. 373-380, 2006.[9] K. Meyers and B. Mertz, "A large scale analysis of first-year engineering student essays on engineering interests," in ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Washington, D.C., 2011.[10] J. H. Pryor, K. Eagan, L. P. Blake, S. Hurtado, J. Berdan and M. Case, "The American Freshman: National Norms Fall 2012.," Cooperative Institutional Research Program at the Higher Education, Los Angeles, 2012.[11] N. A. o. Engineering, "Changing the conversation: Messages for improving public understanding of engineering," National Academies Press, Washington, D.C., 2008.[12] G. Hein and A. Kemppainen, "First-year
, longitudinalstudy of over 300 engineering students at 4 universities nation-wide, students rated theirprofessional/ethical responsibility as engineers, their concern for understanding the consequencesof technology, their degree of social consciousness, and their concern for understanding howpeople use machines. Ratings were collected twice during their college career and once 18months following graduation. The results of Cech’s study revealed that engineers, both asstudents and then when working in industry, showed a linear decline for concerns about publicwelfare across the time points. This report highlighted that engineering students over timeshowed diminished prosocial trait endorsement. Cech’s findings further motivate the study ofprosocial affordance
, resulting in harmful lead levels. The problem was fixed in 2004, but thousands ofchildren suffered permanent damage [6].With the less land intensive rapid sand filter in place, the 25 acre fenced and closed McMillanpark was sold to the government of DC. In 2021, this space remains chained off and idle, withthe neighborhoods continuing to protest the city’s development plan [7]. This provides andexample to discuss difficulties and failures in government attempts to redevelop public land.McMillan WTP satellite view, Google Earth [8]Curated case studies are used widely in the teaching of engineering ethics [9]. The efficacy ofusing case methods in civil engineering is established. The benefits of using this approach are improved retention of
English, history, social sciences and the fine arts. At UAB,these state-mandated core curriculum classes take up more than a quarter (36/128) of the creditsthat are required for an engineering degree, but most are entirely unrelated to the students’chosen area of study. Meanwhile, engineering departments across the country wrestle with howto address necessary issues like communication, ethics and sustainability in their curriculumwithout sacrificing existing technical content. One possible solution is to partner with thehumanities faculty who are teaching required core classes to create new courses that betterengage students and help them understand the relevance of the other disciplines to their work andidentity as engineers.The history of
methodical curriculum development and revision activities in thenew Mechanical Engineering Technology program at Missouri State University to incorporate acomprehensive engineering design content. A sequence of five courses in the curriculum arerestructured to emphasize different aspects and dimensions of engineering design. Incorporatedwith Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET) accreditation requirements,courses are linked to emphasize different aspects of engineering design throughout the curriculum.Students complete integrative design projects in this sequence of courses and apply the theory inreal-world engineering problems. Enterprise skills, including teamwork, professionalism, andrecognizing ethical values are also
additional six sub-themes. Participants’ definitions thatparticularly emphasized each sub-theme are given as an example. Table 2. Determined themes and sub-themes of the term engineering leadership. Sub- Themes Example Participant Definitions Themes Personal “[…] set an example through responsible, Strong Character accountable, and ethical behaviour.” Character Influential “The ability to inspire trust and confidence in a group Character of people.” Team “Manage people, projects.” Leader Team
) [5], states engineering students’ minimum learning outcomes (a)through (k) as shown in Table 1: Table 1: ABET learning outcomes 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 within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability d) an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams e) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems f) an
courseis currently offered each semester (fall, spring, summer) and reaches 450+ students eachacademic year. The course exists to introduce topics relevant to the technical manager inthe 21st century. Core topics historically covered in the course include: managementpractices, leadership, communications, project management, working in the globalenvironment, risk management, systems engineering, product development,entrepreneurship, ethics, and quality management.As part of a campus-supported course redesign effort, this high-enrollment course wasconverted to an online format in 2014. Prior to the redesign, students participated in atraditional, classroom-based lecture format of the course delivered in a large lecture hallwith capacity of
, aligning with the principles of constructivism [6]. A specific example of PBL's success in engineering education is the European ProjectSemester (EPS) approach. In this program, students work collaboratively on projects that addresssustainable development challenges, requiring them to apply interdisciplinary solutions andconsider ethical and societal impacts. Such projects exemplify how PBL prepares students tobecome well-rounded engineers capable of tackling the multifaceted challenges of the 21stcentury. The EPS approach demonstrates the tangible benefits of PBL in fostering criticalthinking, problem-solving skills, and an awareness of sustainability in engineering practice [7]. However, implementing PBL is not without challenges
personal insights, emotions, and experiences through poetry writing. 5. Fostering Interdisciplinary Connections: Explore the intersection of engineering and other disciplines, such as literature and art, to foster interdisciplinary thinking and broaden students' perspectives on their field of study. 6. Stimulating Critical Thinking: Challenge students to analyze and interpret poetry written by others, including poems related to engineering themes, to develop critical thinking skills and appreciate diverse perspectives. 7. Promoting Empathy and Ethical Awareness: Encourage students to consider the societal, environmental, and ethical implications of engineering projects through poetry that explores
that some skills were more commonly associated with specific activitysystems across different project teams, not for quantitative analysis. TABLE I PROFESSIONAL SKILLS PLACED IN THE ACTIVITY SYSTEM Category Professional Skill Community Networking (11), Teamwork (5), Interpersonal Communication (2), Communication, Cross-Cultural Skills, Public Speaking Objective Strategy (6), Creativity (5), Global Awareness (3), Problem Solving (3), Public Speaking (3), Teamwork (3), Written Communication (3), Interpersonal Communication (2), Critical Thinking, Cross-Cultural Skills, Ethics
intention to major, which reinforces theimportance of curricular structures that enable students to experience a sense of community andconnection.” While the National Academy of Engineering in [14] states the system to educateengineers should include several elements including “the economic, political, ethical, and socialconstraints as boundary conditions that define the possible range of solutions for engineeringproblems and demand the interaction of engineers with the public.[14, p. 18]” The NationalAcademy also stated that surveys of pre-college students consistently demonstrate an interest incareers where “helping-others” is a key aspect and that it would be “particularly helpful if theengineering community could successfully communicate the
past few decades, there has been a push for engineering curriculum to better engagewith the global, ethical, and societal impacts of the field and to prepare students to engage in amulticultural and diverse workspace and world. In an effort to introduce diversity in design andto troubleshoot the concept of the universal user, we adapted the display compatibilityquestionnaire from Smith’s study of display-control stereotype designs, and presented the samedesign questions to 21st century first-year engineering students, non-engineering students, andnon-engineering professionals. This work explores current societal impacts such as gender, age,and occupation on the user expectation of a control’s display and user-interface design.Additionally, the
University Chicago American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 1 Engineering Curriculum Rooted in Active Learning: Does It Promote Engagement and Persistence for Women? Leanne M. Kallemeyn, Gail Baura, Francisca Fils-Aime, Jana Grabarek, and Pete Livas Loyola University ChicagoStructured AbstractBackground - Active, problem-based learning is increasingly being used in engineeringeducation. Group projects to design and build devices and ethical case studies sensitize studentsto real world experiences. They also
- disciplinary perspectives. Learning Outcomes for Majors 1. Demonstrate an understanding of engineering as a socio-technical activity; 2. Apply multi-disciplinary perspectives to understand, formulate, analyze, and develop sustainable solutions for complex problems; 3. Demonstrate an understanding of ethical leadership and professional responsibility; 4. Integrate multiple and diverse perspectives in defining and solving engineering problems in cultural context; 5. Work effectively in teams; and 6. Explain and communicate effectively solutions using visual, oral and written techniques to diverse audiences.Figure 1. Current mission and learning outcomes for the Engineering
students to determine if these perceptions could beused to enhance Veteran retention in engineering. Social responsibility is embodied in theEngineer’s Creed and is directly related to engineering ethics [10], so much so that theengineering accrediting agency ABET requires that graduates can approach their work in asocially responsible manner [11]. The principles of social responsibility are what attract manystudents to engineering, specifically those from underrepresented groups [12]. Matusovich et al.[13] and Mehaffy [14] identified the need to incorporate students’ personal values, such as socialresponsibility, into the engineering curriculum to allow them to personally connect with theirengineering identity and thereby increase retention. The
developing curriculum and assessment tools and overseeing the research efforts within EPICS. Her academic and research interests include the profes- sional formation of engineers, diversity and inclusion in engineering, human-centered design, engineering ethics, leadership, service-learning, and accessibility and assistive-technology.Dr. Andrew O. Brightman, Purdue University, West Lafayette Andrew O. Brightman serves as Assistant Head for Academic Affairs and Associate Professor of Engi- neering Practice in the Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering. His research background is in cellular biochemistry, tissue engineering, and engineering ethics. He is committed to developing effective ped- agogies for ethical reasoning
; engineering ethics; and pop culture.Dr. Qin Zhu, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Dr. Zhu is Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering Education and Affiliate Faculty in the Department of Science, Technology & Society and the Center for Human-Computer Interaction at Virginia Tech. Dr. Zhu is also an Affiliate Researcher at the Colorado School of Mines. Dr. Zhu is Editor for International Perspectives at the Online Ethics Center for Engineering and Science, Associate Editor for Engineering Studies, and Executive Committee Member of the International Society for Ethics Across the Curriculum. Dr. Zhu’s research interests include global and international engineering education, engineering
were frequently sanctioned and enforced by the Federal Government, real estateorganizations and their codes of ethics, local municipalities, and neighborhood associations [3].Practices of unequal development of infrastructure run deep in the many elements of the builtenvironment and have severely impacted the ability of people of color, especially AfricanAmericans, to own property, build intergenerational wealth, and advance to a highersocioeconomic status as they were denied access to the best schools, services, and infrastructure.Civil engineers, through the exercise of their profession, have a direct impact on communitiesand individual lives, either positive or negative, especially concerning infrastructure systems. Itis necessary to
promote a movement toward Solidarity Engineering that contributes to an ethic of care,love, equity, and justice among people and planet.Keywords: Solidarity Engineering, Ethics of Care, Love, Social Justice, Equity, Sustainability,Capitalism, Militarism, Collaborative Inquiry, Engineering PathwaysIntroduction “We live in a world in which a tree is worth more, financially, dead than alive, in a world in which a whale is worth more dead than alive. For so long as our economy works in that way and corporations go unregulated, they're going to continue to destroy trees, to kill whales, to mine the earth, and to continue to pull oil out of the ground, even though we know it is destroying the planet and we know that