Conference Session

Learning to Communicate with Engineers and Non-Engineers

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Leslie Potter, Iowa State University; John Jackman, Iowa State University; K. Jo Min, Iowa State University; Matthew Search, Iowa State University

Tagged Divisions

Liberal Education

outcomes can be divided into “engineering” skillsand “professional” skills, with professional skills including not only communication, butteamwork, ethics, professionalism, engineering solutions in a global and societal context,lifelong learning, and a knowledge of contemporary issues.2 ABET prioritized these professionalskills as relatively equal in importance to those of technical competence in its Criteria forAccrediting Programs, and in doing so, made it possible for engineering programs to not onlyrecognize the importance of professional skills, but to teach them to their students. ABET’sdecision to formalize this priority reflects what industry has been emphasizing in its recruitingand advising for many years. Companies such as IBM and

Conference Session

Continuous Improvement & Assessment of ET Programs

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jung Oh, Kansas State University-Salina; Beverlee Kissick, Kansas State University-Salina

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

fields. The project and its merits were presented in details previously.5.6.7Chemistry course student survey over a period (2004-2007) indicates that overall studentperception of library instruction, computer literacy, critical thinking, communication, ethics, andlifelong learning as information literacy components has steadily increased. Students spendmore time on the assignment, according to their self-statements, average from 2.9 hours in 2004to 8.7 hours in 2006. More importantly, the instructor has observed a distinct improvement inthe quality of cited references, as well as the quality of the search process and path. Duringsummer 2007, this assignment expanded further as virtual team activities to build a teampresentation as a team of four

Conference Session

Engineering for Nonengineers: Ideas & Results

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Deborah Mechtel, U.S. Naval Academy; Andrew McCue, U.S. Naval Academy; Keith Kintzley, U.S. Naval Academy; Robert Voigt, U.S. Naval Academy

Tagged Divisions

Technological Literacy Constituent Committee

leadership, ethics and law where some ofthese topics are addressed. Page 13.266.7The assessment process for both courses is evolving. The Electrical and ComputerEngineering process for ABET accredited courses is currently being modified to betterassess students outcomes for department courses intended to increase technologicalliteracy but not produce practicing engineers.Both courses are well received by the students. Students have commented that the coursematerial is worthwhile and pertinent and that they feel better prepared and more confidentto undertake their future profession in an increasingly technologically based military.When they encounter a

Conference Session

Curricular Issues in Computer-Oriented Programs

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shuju Wu, Southeast Missouri State University; Ragu Athinarayanan, Southeast Missouri State University; Xiaobing Hou, Southeast Missouri State University; Sophia Scott, Southeast Missouri State University

Tagged Divisions

Information Systems

, operating systems, network gaming, computer programming and applications, microcontroller systems.Sophia Scott, Southeast Missouri State University Dr. Sophia Scott is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Industrial and Engineering Technology at Southeast Missouri State University. She currently teaches courses in technical communication, supervision and project management. Dr. Scott received her Ph.D. in Technology Management from Indiana State University. Her research interests include curriculum and lab development, teams, leadership, ethics, experiential learning and project management

Conference Session

ET Leadership, Administration, and Articulation

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gary Crossman, Old Dominion University; Guido Lopez, Old Dominion University; Anthony Dean, Old Dominion University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

will be able to describe contemporary approaches to management and demonstrate management and marketing skills relevant to the motorsports industry. 9. Students shall demonstrate effective verbal, oral and written communication skills applicable in a business setting. 10. Student will demonstrate acceptable ethical behaviors and interpersonal skills that reflect an understanding of diversity and teamworkThe ODU - NCI Partnership and Common GoalsFrom its inception, the mandate of the New College Institute (NCI) has been to respond to theeducational needs of the City of Martinsville, and its surrounding counties5. NCI has

Conference Session

NAFP Panel Discussion: NASA Administrator's Fellowship Program (NAFP); Panel Discussion and Fellow Presentations

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mohammad Alim, Alabama A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering

FlexibilityThe NASA Administrator’s Fellowship Program allows flexibility on the startingdate. This is a conducive to the individual faculty’s schedule to return to theinstitution on the anticipated date upon completion of the fellowship at a NASAcenter.Results and Outcomes1. Management and LeadershipManagement and leadership skills are developed via individual standing on theproject(s) and exercising necessary freedom of work ethics. Flexible schedule ofworking is a great advantage for the fellows. Often the fellows take advantage ofenjoying working during the weekends without hesitation. The gathering of thefellows administered by the UNCFSPC gives an opportunity to know each otherand may lead to future collaborations. This expansion of horizon

Collection

2021 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Meeting

Authors

Sadan Kulturel-Konak, Pennsylvania State University, Berks Campus

education (Washington, D.C.), vol. 110, no. 4, pp. 925-948, 2021, doi: 10.1002/jee.20418.[6] M. Gadola and D. Chindamo, "Experiential learning in engineering education: The role of student design competitions and a case study," International Journal of Mechanical Engineering Education, vol. 47, no. 1, pp. 3-22, 2019.[7] D. R. Mikesell, D. R. Sawyers, and J. E. Marquart, "External engineering competitions as undergraduate educational experiences," in 2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, 2012, pp. 25.624. 1-25.624. 14.[8] I. E. Esparragoza, A. Konak, S. Kulturel-Konak, G. Kremer, and K. Lee, "Assessing engineering students' ethics learning: Model of domain learning framework," Journal of

Collection

2003 GSW

Authors

Robert Lindsay Wells; Alan Morris; Christine E. Hailey

two-year and four-yearprograms. All partners would better understand the relationship of science, math andengineering in the common engineering curriculum.Introduction to EngineeringOne product of the workshops will be to create a more common experience in introduction toengineering courses. Common course content would be developed covering such topics as ethics,communication skills, and design.As one example, consider the freshman design experience. Students in the introductoryengineering course at a four-year school will typically have a team-based design experience.However, two-year schools often do not have a similar experience in their introductoryengineering courses. This leaves students transferring from a two-year college at a

Conference Session

Recruitment and Retention

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Don Sweat, Prairie View A&M University; Teasa Northern, Prairie View A&M University; Brandon Green, Prairie View A&M University; James Northern, Prairie View A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering

develop and expand professional skills.Major GoalsThe Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering curriculum is structured to provide eachstudent with a sound background in the basic and engineering sciences and a thorough Page 13.1047.2foundation in Electrical Engineering for the analysis and design of electrical and electroniccircuits and systems. The curriculum provides courses necessary for technical competencies aswell as courses and seminars on professional ethics and the responsibilities of the engineer. Theprogram is offered with four areas of emphasis: Computer Engineering, Communications andSignal Processing, Microelectronics and

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary and Capstone Experiences in Manufacturing Education

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Ejiwale, Jackson State University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

; imaging and manipulation techniques, and tools and equipment for producing and assembling at the nanoscale. 3. to provide training and experience in the utilization of scanning probe microscopy in a variety of modes. 4. To familiarize students with mechanical testing at the nanoscale 5. To appreciate the commercial potential of nanotechnology and the required ethics for its development, application and exploitation. 6. To engage students in micro/nanotechnology research through a final project consisting of the design of a novel lab experiment for future advancement. Page 13.1148.7Required Textbooks: Ratner, D

Conference Session

Distance Learning in ET

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vernon Lewis, Old Dominion University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

QualificationsThe primary qualifications desired of a mentor are that they be a licensed land surveyor,an active member of a state Association of Surveyors, be located within a reasonablegeographic proximity to the distance student’s locale, and be willing to make the requisitetime and resources available to the student. In addition, there are a variety of otherservices the mentor can provide to the student.Licensure is desired because it indicates that the mentoring individual has successfuldisplayed the knowledge required to perform surveying work at a professional level.Licensure in good standing is also an indication of integrity and ethical behavior in theconduct of business. Active participation in the state association is an indication of the

Conference Session

Creative Engagement and Developmental Tutoring Method

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cecil Shy, Prairie View A&M University; James Northern, Prairie View A&M University; Veda Brown, Prairie View A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering

. Page 13.1097.6Bibliography1. National Science Foundation, “Historically Black Colleges and Universities – Undergraduate Program” NSF02160, October 2002.2. David Clarke, “Practice, Role and Position: Whole Class Patterns of Participation”, Patterns of Participation in the Classroom, Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Chicago, April 21-25, 2003.3. K. Haimes Korn, G. Crossley, “On Student-Centered Learning and Active Participation,” Available online: http://writing.fsu.edu/?q=node/587, May 2007.4. B. Lewis, “Foster Responsible, Ethical Behavior, Through Class Meetings,” Student-Centered Learning: Community Circle, online: http://k6educators.about.com/od/classroommanagement/a

Conference Session

Design: Content and Context

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Donald McEachron, Drexel University; Fred Allen, Drexel University; Elisabeth Papazoglou, Drexel University; Mustafa Sualp, Drexel University

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

or agile methodologies rely on iterative development and consistent user feedback5,6.Which style of development one uses depends on the specifics of the problem or opportunityassessed?For existing engineering programs, the business case has already been made and accepted. To agreat extent, the problem or vision statement is also already defined. In general, the goal is toeducate individuals to be competent and ethical engineers. There is variation in the type ofengineer being produced – electrical, chemical, biomedical – leading to a correspondingvariation in the vision or problem statement and there can be slight variations in the exact natureof the mission – engineers primarily for industry vs. research oriented practitioners – but

Conference Session

International Aspects of Civil Engineering

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Gash, United States Military Academy; Stephen Ressler, United States Military Academy; Eric Crispino, United States Military Academy

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

21. Teamwork **outcomes, 16, 18, 19, 20, and 21. Put 22. Attitudes *simply, such individuals will be ready to 23. Lifelong learning *engineer in the flat world. 24. Professional and ethical responsibility *The Way Ahead An understanding of cultural intelligence is vital to us as twenty-first century engineeringeducators. Globalization will demand that our students, the engineers of 2025, will increasinglyfind themselves in situations requiring cross-cultural cooperation. Knowledge of the attributes,skills

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Capstone Design Projects

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yanfei Liu, Indiana University-Purdue University, Fort Wayne; Jiaxin Zhao, Indiana University-Purdue University, Fort Wayne

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

capstone senior designcourse are as follows. The results were presented in the authors’ other paper.6 1. The ability of the students to formulate a problem statement. 2. The ability of the students to generate solutions. 3. The ability of the students to evaluated the generated solutions. 4. The ability of the students to obtain a final design including safety, economic and ethical considerations. 5. The ability of the students to communicate effectively.At the end of the second semester, a similar assessment is conducted by the faculty members andthe industrial sponsors. The five outcomes evaluated for the project are listed below. Theevaluators were asked to rate the outcomes from 1 to 4. The results presented in Table 2

Conference Session

Sustainability in Engineering Courses

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer Aurandt, Kettering University; Terri Lynch-Caris, Kettering University

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

taught, witheach faculty member developing and teaching one of the learning modules. This allowsfor multiple perspectives in multiple areas of sustainability education and draws uponthe expertise of all six faculty members. All of the modules use distinct innovativepedagogical techniques. The modules have been presented and disseminated invarious ways including a workshop associated with ASEE in 2008.2,3,4Course ModulesThe first module, the Historical, Social and Ethical Perspectives, introduces theconcepts of industrial ecology and sustainable manufacturing by focusing on theindustrial revolution from the perspective of its social and environmental impacts.Cotton textile production is used as a case study with a common product, the t-shirt,used

Conference Session

Measuring the Impacts of Project-based Service Learning on Engineering Education

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kurt Paterson, Michigan Technological University; Angela Bielefeldt, University of Colorado, Boulder; Chris Swan, Tufts University

Tagged Divisions

International

engineering education Focus Possible ImpactsStudent Knowledge Facts, procedures, connections, metacognitionStudent Skills Design (application, invention, creation), communication (speaking, writing, listening, visual), observing, needs assessment, resource assessment, problem definition and analysis, collaboration, interpersonal, intercultural, project management, impact analysis, feasibility, foreign languageStudent Attitudes and Identity Confidence, empowerment, engineer as citizen, ethics

Conference Session

Methods and Techniques in Graduate Education

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pauline Johnson, University of Alabama; Philip Johnson, University of Alabama; Beth Todd, University of Alabama; Joan Barth, University of Alabama; Bettie Aruwajoye, University of Alabama; Hannah Beatty, University of Alabama; Kendrick Gibson, University of Alabama; Sarah Dunlap, University of Alabama

Tagged Divisions

Graduate Studies

Elements of the cross-college program include revolving leadership and multi-disciplinary teaming roles in satisfying pre-, peri-, and post-trip project deliverables.Students are required to incorporate realistic limitations such as technical, economic,sustainability, environmental, cultural, ethical, and social constraints and on-siteprocurement, project management, and implementation into the project scope. Reflectionthrough daily journal entries and evening project meetings reinforced experientiallearning. Course outcomes and experiences were evaluated through an end-of-trip reportand assessment survey.Evaluation Students participate in formal internal and external post-trip assessments. Theinternal assessment has two parts. In the first

Conference Session

Sustainable and Urban Development

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Clara Fang, University of Hartford

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

is expected to enhance the program outcomes. These real-life service learningprojects helped students accomplish the following outcomes. The successful graduate will beable - analyze, evaluate, and design transportation system components; - interpret and use experimental and field data; - understand the principles of surveying for accurate positioning and property description; - work as a member and leader of an engineering team; - make oral and written presentations of analyses and designs to supervisors, other engineers, potential and actual clients, and the general public; - understand the ethical requirements of the profession, the need for lifelong learning, and the impact of civil engineering activities

Conference Session

Recruitment and Retention in Engineering Technology Programs

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steve Wendel, Sinclair Community College; Walter Buchanan, Texas A&M University; Shep Anderson, Sinclair Community College; Robert Mott, University of Dayton; Gilah Pomeranz, Sinclair Community College

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

sophistication and interconnection. In this networked model, the traditional analysis, laboratory, and design components would be deeply interrelated: engineering knowledge remains central but is configured to include both technical and contextual knowledge; competencies of practice, laboratory, and design experiences are integrated into the whole, as are professionalism and ethics.”1 Page 14.900.2In addition, the merger of the two centers has provided the NCME the opportunity to expand notonly its scope, but also its mission. During its inception, the overarching goal of the NCME wasto provide curriculum materials and

Conference Session

Measuring Success of Graduate Program Components

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wendy Crone, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Raelyn Rediske, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Steve Ackerman, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Sharon Dunwoody, University of Wisconsin, Madison

Tagged Divisions

Graduate Studies

arenationwide surveys that tell us we are a scientifically illiterate public2,3.The goals that have been offered for promoting a scientifically literate society include benefits to bothindividuals and government1,4. As science and technology become the dominant engines for economicgrowth in the world, a better-educated citizen is able to increase his/her own status by being prepared forthis new market; once a county’s citizens reach this point, of course, the country itself secures anenhanced place in the market. Especially in democracies, better-educated citizens can ethically decide onfuture scientific paths and technological uses5. In addition to the benefits to the public, scientiststhemselves benefit from having a better-informed population

Conference Session

Emerging Information Technologies

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Bailey, Brigham Young University; Joseph Ekstrom, Brigham Young University

Tagged Divisions

Information Systems

. Even for IT professionals who are more interested in development than inadministration careers, these concepts are vital to understand, since the develop locally, deployremotely paradigm is prevalent in industry. If not, one could envision a case where a Perl scriptwas put onto a deployment server, and a developer not understanding why its default filepermissions prevent it from executing. Additionally, exercises like this that reinforce commandline experience are desirable.Other BenefitsUpon completion of the course, the students are allowed to retain their VPS until graduation, anddo any ethical and non-commercial thing that they may desire with it. Many do not use thisresource after this sophomore-level course, but others do for other

Conference Session

Engineering and Other Disciplines

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Weese, Texas A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

objective of EI courses is to enhance the critical ability of citizens tocomprehend technological systems, to improve their abilities to make intelligent choices.The EI courses should include most of the following characteristics: ≠ Contain well-founded engineering principles; ≠ Relate to engineered systems with which students readily identify, ≠ Involve good science, introductory-level analysis, economics, societal/environmental impact, and such topics as global engagement, ethics, and cultural aspects; ≠ Provide, as appropriate, hands-on laboratory experiences; ≠ Require well-conceived reports based on literature and database searches that include critical assessments and elements of analysis; and ≠ Include basic

Collection

1996 Annual Conference

Authors

Shelli Kay Starrett

employed a range of WWW features, the students were requiredto employ at least three links to additional resources and at least two graphics in their pages. Because it isso easy to “borrow” graphics on the web, the use of graphics from other sites should be discussed. Thisprovides a chance to discuss some ethical issues with a class. As part of this type of project, studentsshould be required to either create their own graphics or get permission to use the graphics they borrow. Page 1.2.4 1996 ASEE Annual Conference ProceedingsVII. DATA EXCHANGES The Internet, WWW, and Email were used to

Collection

1996 Annual Conference

Authors

Barbara Blake Bath

core subjects. ● enhance their higher order thinking abilities and apply these abilities in humanistic, scientific, and engineering contexts. ● understand the historical and cultural contexts which have influenced developments in science, humanities, and engineering. ● struggle with some of the world’s great ideas and issues, . further develop their sense of ethics and values, particularly concerning the applications and limitations of technology in the modern world. . improve their oral and written communication skills, Again referring to the original proposal written by Barbara M. Olds, Principal

Collection

1996 Annual Conference

Authors

John R. Williams; Dr. Martin Pike

, based on his personalexperience the pitfalls and problems that new faculty face. He also felt that, from an ethical stand point, theexperienced faculty should assist the beginners to start them on a long and productive career. In addition,their department consists of three full time faculty. The quicker the new faculty become comfortable andproductive, the better the students and school are served. Professor Williams was very eager to takeadvantage of any help he could get and was very willing to try the mentoring relationship. It should be notedthat both individuals involved did not concentrate on the goal of attaining tenure. The initial goal was toassist Professor Williams to quickly and as easily as possible become fully productive in the

Collection

1996 Annual Conference

Authors

Michael L. Mavrovouniotis

best way to get the point across to the students 1994). Design is realistic decision making; withoutis to carry out a complete computation of costs. downplaying ethical and social issues that a matureThe systematic economic analysis of standard yet and responsible engineer should also consider, it iscomplex process arrangements helps the students clear that economic factors are always importantunderstand the rationale of the arrangements; the and often central in realistic decision making.students are then better prepared to recognize when Thus, the expanded role of design in introductorya process arrangement is useful and what its and intermediate-level courses creates a need

Collection

1996 Annual Conference

Authors

Willard D. Bostwick; Walter Buchanan

operational functions. Among the essentialcharacteristics of engineering technology graduates are mastery of the technology of the selected discipline,overall technical competency, adaptability, flexibility, effective communications capabilities and interpersonalskills, creativity in problem solving, effective teamwork skills, ethical responsibility, understanding andappreciation of diverse cultures and ability to continue learning throughout a career of expanding professionalcapacity.” Most people within the engineering technology community consider this a reasonable definition ofengineering technology education and of what the graduates of this education do. Nevertheless, therepresentation of engineering technology within ABET was such that

Collection

1997 Annual Conference

Authors

James S. Tulenko; Edward T. Dugan; David E. Hintenlang

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 terms; (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/societal context; (I) a recognition of the need for an ability to engage in life-long learning; (j) a knowledge of

Collection

1997 Annual Conference

Authors

Steven J. Mulvaney; Robert K. Finn; Claude Cohen

Process design of antibiotics Recombinant protein production Bioconversion and enzyme reactions Vitamin C manufacturing Bioseparations Vaccines and other biological drugs Finishing steps. Validation Economics, marketing, ethical issues. Food processes: Introduction, water activity Freezing process