senior level course, such as design, and isbeing assessed mostly for technical competence and as one of several other criteria underevaluation [11]. The lack of validated assessment methods for process safety thinking, coupledwith the general lack of authentic situations in which students can make these decisions presentsus with an opportunity to address both points. In this paper, we will discuss both the creation of avirtual process safety environment which attempts to address the authenticity issue, as well as thedevelopment of an assessment tool, the Engineering Process Safety Reasoning Instrument(EPSRI), which is based on previous work in assessing students’ moral and ethical reasoning inan engineering context.Project ObjectivesThis work
Research- Engineering Empathetic Engineers (E^3): Effects of the humanities on engineers' critical thinking and empathy skillsKeywords: Discourse Analysis, Interdisciplinary, Team Teaching, Post-secondary EducationTraditional disciplinary silos have separated engineering and the humanities, creating gaps inengineering students’ skills. Technical knowledge and aptitude have long been a mainstay inengineering education, whereas critical thinking, empathy, and ethical reasoning have been keyin the humanities. In an ever complex and interrelated world, society's grand challenges call forproblem-solving that provides technical innovations while considering and understanding thepeople involved and affected by that innovation. A holistic
Michigan studying Engineering Education Research under doctoral advisor Aaron Johnson. Her research focuses on weaving macro ethics into existing aerospace engineering curricula and institutional support methods for working class engineering students. Elizabeth earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan in 2019 with foci in Biomedical Engineering and Applied Mathematics.Sabrina Olson, University of MichiganRicardo Elias, California State University, Los Angeles ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Developing Critically-Conscious Aerospace Engineers through Macroethics Curricula: Year 1IntroductionAbsent from the undergraduate aerospace
Engineering CurriculumAbstractLessons learned from case studies have had a significant impact on both education and practiceof engineering and related disciplines. The history of practice in many engineering disciplines is,in large part, the story of failures, both imminent and actual, and ensuing changes to designs,standards and procedures made as the result of timely interventions or forensic analyses. Inaddition to technical issues, professional and ethical responsibilities are highlighted by therelevant cases. Pilot studies had assessed the use of failure case studies in civil engineering andengineering mechanics courses at Cleveland State University under an earlier NSF sponsoredproject. Over the past few years, the project has extended the work
in ResearcherReflexivity, Adhering to Research Ethics, Framing the Research Problem and Questions,Identifying a Critical Framework, Conducting the Literature Review, Choosing ResearchMethods, Engaging with Participants, Crafting Instrumentation and Collecting Data, Analyzingand Interpreting Data, and Reporting on Research.After analyzing 12 standards bodies from seven countries and several dozen research articles[12–23], the working group created guidelines for each of the major areas. For example, Figure 2shows the resultant critical framework guidelines resulting from the analysis.4 ReflectionThrough our analysis, the working group merged valuable standards offering insights, guidance,and concrete examples for conducting education research
AC 2012-3847: CCLI: MODEL ELICITING ACTIVITIESDr. Larry J. Shuman, University of Pittsburgh Larry J. Shuman is Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and professor of industrial engineering at the Swanson School of Engineering, University of Pittsburgh. His research focuses on improving the engineering education experience with an emphasis on assessment of design and problem solving, and the study of the ethical behavior of engineers and engineering managers. A former Senior Editor of the Journal of Engineering Education, Shuman is the Founding Editor of Advances in Engineering Education. He has published widely in engineering education literature, and is co-author of Engineering Ethics: Balancing Cost
should be taught when viewing through the lensof teaching CS to high school students in the year 2030 and what content should be prioritized.Our analysis sought to delineate and synthesize their sentiments. Six major priorities emergedfrom our analysis: societal impacts and ethical issues, algorithmic thinking, data and analysis,inclusive computing culture, AI, and career knowledge. The significance of our findings is thatthey present a broad overview of what a variety of relevant parties consider to be the mostimportant CS content for high school students; this information is important for educators,administrators, and those who develop curriculum, standards, and/or teaching tools.1 Introduction and BackgroundThe field of computer science (CS
the follow-up question, why do engineers solve problems?is not as frequently communicated. Engineers solve problems for the benefit of society. Evidencefor this role is seen within the National Society of Professional Engineer’s code of ethicscannons and rules of practice, the first of which is “Engineers shall hold paramount the safety,health, and welfare of the public [1].” While not every engineer will be providing individualizedproblem solutions, i.e. care, the discipline of engineering is intended to provide solutions andcare to society. Engineers are societal caregivers. The problems engineers are called on to solve, are complex, not just from anintellectually rigorous perspective, but also from the myriad of societal, ethical
-day educationalexperience. The mission of the cadet program is to educate and prepare graduates to serve asprincipled leaders by instilling core values focused on academics, duty, honor, morality,discipline, and diversity. The high ethical calling of engineering students is further supportedthrough the unwavering devotion to the honor code, which states, “A cadet does not lie, cheat, orsteal, nor tolerate those who do.” Additionally, the institution’s curriculum and studentdevelopment program include eight semesters of ROTC military leadership instruction andstudent-centered barracks campus life focusing on moral and ethical leadership principles.Students who enter the 2+2 program, which is offered in conjunction with Trident TechnicalCollege
benefit of and meaning behind research is first clearly communicatedand emphasized to researchers as they conduct their work. According to the NSF, broader impacts are the “potential (for your research) to benefitsociety and contribute to the achievement of desired society outcomes,”. Some examples ofsocietal outcomes include public engagement, education, inclusion, societal wellbeing, nationalsecurity, strengthened infrastructure, and economic competitiveness, among others. The Ethical,Legal, & Societal Implications (ELSI), of an engineering research project refers to the analysis ofthe societal implications of novel and emerging research and associated or resultingtechnological advancements (Ogbogu & Ahmed, 2022). Engineering
- fessional formation of engineers, diversity, inclusion, and equity in engineering, human-centered design, engineering ethics, and leadership.Dr. Andrew O. Brightman, Purdue University at 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 and engineering design and for increasing the diversity and inclusion of engineering education.Prof. Patrice Marie Buzzanell, University of South Florida Patrice M. Buzzanell is Professor and
Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He received his B.S. in Computer Engineering from Sharif University of Technology in 2008 and his M.B.A. from University of Tehran in 2011. He has presented his research in past years at multiple conferences including American Evaluation Association, International Congress of Qualitative Inquiry, and Academy of Human Resource Development. In His dissertation, he focused on ethical decision making processes among computer majors. His research interests include ethics educa- tion, computer ethics, talent development, online learning, and evaluation. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018
academic and popular press about robots on ourroads, in the skies, in our offices, restaurants, factories, and more. Robotics and automation playan increasing role in the lives of ordinary people. New developments in robotics raise a varietyof social, economic, and ethical questions.As consumers, workers, leaders, and citizens, we all are involved in some way in the decisions toaccept, reject, or choose between new technologies. Most universities have recognized the needfor a science and technology literate citizenry and have incorporated a requirement into theundergraduate curriculum that seeks to motivate students to be inquisitive about the broaderimplications of science and technology and to provide them with the tools to analyze theadvantages
Task Planning, 2001 7–12 (2001). doi:10.1109/ISATP.2001.92895823. Elfes, A. Dynamic control of robot perception using multi-property inference grids. in , 1992 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation, 1992. Proceedings 2561–2567 vol.3 (1992). doi:10.1109/ROBOT.1992.22005624. Sugie, H., Inagaki, Y., Ono, S., Aisu, H. & Unemi, T. Placing objects with multiple mobile robots-mutual help using intention inference. in , 1995 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation, 1995. Proceedings 2, 2181–2186 vol.2 (1995).25. Lin, P., Abney, K. & Bekey, G. A. Robot Ethics: The Ethical and Social Implications of Robotics. (The MIT Press, 2011).26. Anderson, M. & Anderson, S. L. Machine Ethics
designed to foster a more inclusive and socially consciousengineering identity, highlighting the importance of ethical considerations in engineeringpractices. This integration is crucial for preparing future engineers to address complex real-worldproblems that span beyond technical solutions.The existing computing course (Introduction to Computing for Engineering, typically taken bymost engineering students in the spring semester of their first-year) historically was focused onteaching the technical concepts of coding and an introduction to data science (data manipulation,visualization, and interpretation). The experimental redesign of the course involves incorporatingjustice-based activities that encourage students to analyze ethically complex
education through teaching methods, policies, and culture change.Dr. Andrew O. Brightman, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE) 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 and engineering design and for increasing the diversity and inclusion of engineering education.Prof. Patrice Marie Buzzanell, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE) Patrice M. Buzzanell is Professor and Chair of the Department of Communication at the
n % Literature review 7 78% Knowledge of research area 6 67% Independence 5 56% Technical presentation 4 44% Research ethics awareness 4 44% Data analysis and presentation 4 44% Networking 3 33% Scientific method 3 33% Creativity 3 33% Knowledge of bioenergy 3 33
Page 25.1339.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 The Role of Exposure to Failure Case studies on Students’ Technical and Professional Growth: A Mixed Method ApproachAbstractA number of studies have assessed the value of including failure case studies in the civilengineering curriculum. While the value of exposure to failure case studies to students is welldocumented, their relative benefits on different aspects of the student (professional, technical,ethics, etc.) are not well documented. The purpose of the study is to assess the impact ofincluding case studies in civil engineering and engineering mechanics courses on
Computer Engineering, 2) Department of Physics, 3) Departments of Biology and of Women, Gender, & Sexuality Studies, Portland State University, Oregon, USA j.e.morris@ieee.orgAbstractThe goals of the program described below are to: Address the need for greater technical awareness in the general student population Extend the breadth of nanotechnology education for science and engineering majors, and Expose both student groups to the social, economic, and ethical issues of nanotechnologies.This has been accomplished by three junior-level lecture courses and a
macroethical and practical conceptualization of engineering work.As early as 1999, the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Board of Directorsrecognized this need and declared, in an official statement, “ASEE believes that engineeringgraduates must be prepared by their education to use sustainable engineering techniques in thepractice of their profession.”1 Engineering professional disciplinary societies have responded byincluding sustainability as part of Engineers’ Codes of Ethics: the first “fundamental canon” ofthe American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Code of Ethics includes that engineers “shallstrive to comply with the principles of sustainable development;”2 the American Institute ofChemical Engineers (AIChE) includes
command for complaints. Students also are informed about resources and agencies affiliated with LSU who are available to support them should they face an academic dilemma.Career Development WorkshopsThe career development workshops were professional development oriented including fourworkshops based on the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) competencies,and practical resume writing, and an ethics workshop. Each workshop was assessed for learningoutcomes and perceived value.Teamwork and Communications WorkshopThe teamwork and communication workshop teaches basic skills of workplace teamwork andcommunication aligned to the NACE competencies. Information in the workshop includedstages of team development, writing
Paper ID #42754Board 360: Reflections from Graduates on the Impact of Engineers WithoutBorders USA Experiences on Professional PreparationLazlo Stepback, Purdue University, West Lafayette Lazlo Stepback is a PhD student in Engineering Education at Purdue University. His current research interests focus on engineering ethics, the connections between personal morals and professional ethics, and how students ethically develop as engineers. He earned a B.S. in Chemical and Biochemical Engineering at the Colorado School of Mines (Golden, CO) in 2020.Paul A. Leidig P.E., Purdue University, West Lafayette Paul A. Leidig works in
Education Research (EER)AbstractThis paper reports on a project funded through the Engineering Education and Centers (EEC)Division of the National Science Foundation. The project is aimed towards buildingunderstanding in the engineering education research (EER) community about the potential valueof secondary data analysis (SDA) as well as developing guidelines for using this researchapproach. Changing the paradigm of single-use data collection will require actionable, provenpractices for effective, ethical data sharing, coupled with sufficient incentives to both share anduse existing data. To that end, this project drew together a team of experts and emergingresearchers to develop a shared understanding of SDA, and to conduct two intentional
had a significant impact on both education and practiceof engineering and related disciplines. The history of practice in many engineering disciplines is,in large part, the story of failures, both imminent and actual, and ensuing changes to designs,standards and procedures made as the result of timely interventions or forensic analyses. Inaddition to technical issues, professional and ethical responsibilities are highlighted by therelevant cases. Student learning was assessed through surveys and focus group discussions.Students were asked specifically about the technical lessons learned, as well as their response tothe case studies. Case study questions were included on homework assignments andexaminations. Survey questions linked student
profession involved in the application of mathematical and science for the needsof humanity10. Engineers may graduate from ABET accredited programs that ensure engineersmeet the standards of the profession11. One responsibility listed is understanding “professional,ethical and social responsibilities”11. Ethics for engineers deal with professionalism andunderstanding implications of their work12. The American Society for Engineering Education’sethics code appears to encourage safety by reducing conflicts of interests and partiality12.The disciplines of engineering can be put into 4 main groups; chemical, civil, electrical, andmechanical13. These groups are split into smaller concentrations with specific specialties. Despitethe concentrations
example study; and, Critically examine how the framework was used in these studies to explore, plan, Page 26.303.3 implement, reflect on, document, and demonstrate research quality.Ethical validation as a sixth validation construct and core aspect of research qualityBased on conversations at the first longitudinal workshop, over the past two years the authorshave collaborated with Dr. Alice Pawley from Purdue University to pursue the idea of ethicalvalidation as an additional, sixth dimension of the quality framework. These explorations wereprompted by the recognition in our own work that: i) ethical considerations extend
mathematics,science, engineering and technology,c. an ability to conduct, analyze and interpret experiments and apply experimental results toimprove processes,d. an ability to apply creativity in the design of systems, components or processes appropriate toprogram objectives,e. an ability to function effectively on teams,f. an ability to identify, analyze and solve technical problems,g. an ability to communicate effectively,h. a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in lifelong learning,i. an ability to understand professional, ethical and social responsibilities,j. a respect for diversity and a knowledge of contemporary professional, societal and globalissues, andk. a commitment to quality, timeliness, and continuous improvement.Only
groupdiscussions, Mentimeter online surveys to collect immediate feedback from the whole group, andnetworking breaks. Lunch was provided on both days and dinner was provided on Day 1.Day 1 was dedicated to understanding perspectives from stakeholders regarding electricityaccess and sustainable business. Keynote speakers Mou Riiny, CEO of SunGate Solar in SouthSudan and Dr. June Lukuyu, Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at theUniversity of Washington shared insights on the challenges of working in South Sudan andUganda. Themed discussions focused on enhancing the classroom experience and sustainable,ethical, and beneficial projects as well as a student panel. Table 2 shows the schedule for Day 1:Table 2: Day 1 Schedule Day 1
. Her research interests include empathy, design education, ethics education and community engagement in engineering. She currently teaches Cornerstone of Engineering, a first-year two-semester course series that integrates computer programming, computer aided design, ethics and the engineering design process within a project based learning environment. She was previously an engineering education postdoctoral fellow at Wake Forest University supporting curriculum development around ethics/character education. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Student Engagement – IoT-Based Learning Materials and ProjectsAbstractEven with a return to in-person learning by many institutions
can occur across many areas of engineering problemsolving. Engineers might leverage divergent thinking when developing their understanding of theproblem and its context, identifying stakeholders, or exploring potential problem-solvingmethods and strategies [9]. As educational tools, stories have been employed to convey complex factors that impactengineering solutions in practice, such as ethics [20], conflicting technical requirements [21],sustainable development [22], and the human impacts of engineering decisions [23]. Accounts ofhow individual engineers have pursued divergent thinking in their workplace may be helpfulpedagogical tools for engineering students to better understand its importance and motivateefforts to learn more. One