Conference Session

Reception & Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Michael A. Gennert, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Gretar Tryggvason, University of Notre Dame

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ASEE International Forum

anything, 3) collaborates, and 4) innovates. Theentrepreneurial/enterprising engineer needs a global perspective and the globalization of roboticsbrings several implications for robotics engineers, including manufacturing, food production,defense, and telepresence.Thus, the globalization of robotics carries many potentially disruptive societal impacts.Destruction of existing jobs / creation of new jobs. Enhanced security / reduced individualliberty. Longer lifespan / quality of life. Telepresence / never quite being present. Because of thedisruptive potential of their craft, Robotics Engineers bear a special responsibility to humankind,embodied in a Code of Ethics for Robotics Engineers. We conclude that in addition to a broadand rigorous

Conference Session

Engineering Leadership Development Division Technical Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kirsten S. Hochstedt, Penn State University ; Andrew Michael Erdman, Pennsylvania State University; Richard John Schuhmann, Gordon–MIT Engineering Leadership Program

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Engineering Leadership Development Division

. Specifically, the survey was designed to measure students’perceptions of seven defined leadership competencies. The survey consisted of 65 core items, 6demographic items, and 4 open-ended items. A 5-point Likert scale (i.e., strongly disagree = 1,disagree = 2, neither agree nor disagree = 3, agree = 4, strongly agree = 5) served as the itemoptions and scale for the 65 core items. The core items were grouped into seven subscales. Thesesubscales comprised the following categories: (1) understanding of ethical issues; (2) globalawareness, world-view; (3) oral communication skills; (4) organizational/leadership skills; (5)self-knowledge; (6) creativity; (7) teamwork.The educational objectives and outcomes for the program were previously reported2 and

Conference Session

Track 4 - Session II - Student and Curriculum Development II

Collection

2013 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Brent K Jesiek, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Qin Zhu, Purdue University; Julia D Thompson, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Andrea Mazzurco, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Sang Eun Woo, Purdue University

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Student and Curriculum Development

University Qin Zhu is a PhD student in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University. His main research interests include global engineering education, engineering ethics, and philosophy of engineering and technology. He received his BS degree in material sciences and engineering and first PhD degree in philosophy of science and technology (engineering ethics) both from Dalian University of Technology (China).Ms. Julia D Thompson, Purdue University, West LafayetteAndrea MazzurcoProf. Sang Eun Woo, Purdue University Page 21.28.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013

Conference Session

Reception & Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Muhammad H Rashid, University of West Florida

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ASEE International Forum

Electronics (in Libya & Malta). Dr. Rashid is actively involved in teaching, researching, and lecturing in electronics, power electronics, and professional ethics. He has published 17 books listed in the US Library of Congress and more than 160 technical papers. His books are adopted as textbooks all over the world. His book, Power electronics has translations in Spanish, Portuguese, Indonesian, Korean, Italian, Chinese, Persian, and Indian edition. His book, Microelectronics has translations in Spanish in Mexico and in Spain, Italian, and Chinese. He has received many invitations from foreign governments and agencies to give keynote lectures and consult, by foreign universities to serve as an external examiner for

Conference Session

Integrating Engineering & Liberal Education

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Heath Tims, Louisiana Tech University; Krystal S Corbett, Cyber Innovation Center; Galen E. Turner III, Louisiana Tech University

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

across the disciplines. Course content exposes students to multiple topics of cyberspaceincluding: the history of cyberspace, ethical and social issues, computer programming, and needfor and use of security in cyberspace.Faculty members from the College of Engineering and Science teamed up with the College ofLiberal Arts to develop an engaging experience aimed at high school students. During the 2011academic year the course was piloted at a regional school with 21 students. In summer 2011, theprogram expanded to 6 participating schools in the region. During the summer of 2012, 21teachers from 12 high schools participated in professional development for the course. TheCyber Science course was a natural expansion of the Cyber Discovery program

Conference Session

Partner Organization Plenary I

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2013 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Marwan T. Abdelhamid, World Federation of Engineering Organizations (WFEO)

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Partner Society Plenary

a vital and visible connection to their professional association.Needles to say that, an intimate familiarity with the Code of Ethics can help facultymembers to maintain the highest ethical standards and allow them to act as rolemodels for students. It is important to integrate the Code of Ethics into course work,where appropriate. This will help in to inculcate ethical thinking of the students.Finally, high standards of research are vital component of to the professional lives ofengineering faculty members and graduate students in a university setting.Engineering research advances the state of engineering practice, provides valuablelearning and experience to graduate students and generates needed revenue forteaching institutions. Besides

Conference Session

Information Tools and Techniques for Engineering Education

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amy G. Buhler, University of Florida; Margeaux Johnson, University of Florida; Michelle Leonard, University of Florida; Melody Royster, University of Florida

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Engineering Libraries

Co-PI on the NSF ethics in education grant ”Gaming Against Plagiarism” and was a member of the NIH VIVO Collaboration.Michelle Leonard, University of Florida Michelle Leonard received her master’s of arts (M.A.) and master’s of Library Science (MLS) degrees from Kent State University, and has worked in both corporate and academic environments. She is an asso- ciate university librarian in the Marston Science Library at the University of Florida where she manages collections in the agriculture and life sciences. Michelle regularly teaches workshops for science grad- uate students, post docs and faculty on responsible conduct of research, including plagiarism, and data management. Her current research interests

Conference Session

Assessment of Student Learning 1

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joe C. Guarino, Boise State University; James R Ferguson P.E., Boise State University; V Krishna C Pakala, Boise State University

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Educational Research and Methods

clearly indicate areas of concernStability Must not promote changes based upon isolated or non-representative resultsTrigger Must have a quantifiable mechanism which causes action to be takenDependent Must not be an “independent variable” that drives our curriculumVariableWe do not use the FE exam for every ABET outcome. The FE exam is our principal metric forABET criteria (a), (e), (f), (h), and (k) 5: a. An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering e. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems f. An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility h. The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal

Conference Session

Global Competency and What Makes a Successful Engineer

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert J. Gustafson, Ohio State University; Miriam Regina Simon, Ohio State University

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International

engineering and those defined for all students of the University by the Office ofInternational Affairs at Ohio State University. The eight are: 1. Understanding of global cultural diversities and their impact on engineering decisions. 2. Ability to deal with ethical issues arising from cultural or national differences. 3. Proficiency in a second language. 4. Ability to communicate across cultural and linguistic boundaries. 5. Proficiency in working in an ethnically and culturally diverse team. 6. Understanding of the connectedness of the world and the workings of the global economy. 7. Understanding of the international aspects of engineering topics such as supply chain

Conference Session

Activities and Assessment for “Awkward ABET Outcomes”

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Norb Delatte P.E., Cleveland State University

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Civil Engineering

engineering.The catalog description states that the course “Examines how constraints and considerations such Page 23.1106.2as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, andsustainability influence engineering practice. How professional and ethical responsibility affectengineering. Places the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental,and societal context.” 1This course has no prerequisites, and is scheduled for convenience in the second semester of thesecond year of the curriculum. However, some students take it during the first year instead.Offering this course early in the

Conference Session

Sustainability and engineering education

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Woolschlager, Saint Louis University, Parks College of Eng.

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Environmental Engineering

, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability. (h) the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context.Beyond ABET, the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) recognizes the importance ofsustainability education in their Body of Knowledge5 document developed to define professionaldevelopment objectives for all civil and environmental engineers. Furthermore, in 1999, theAmerican Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) approved a statement on the need foreducation in engineering sustainability6. The ASEE statement reads: “Engineering studentsshould learn about sustainable development and sustainability in the general

Conference Session

Distance Learning and Online Teaching Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Julie M Little-Wiles, Purdue School of Engineering and Technology, IUPUI; Patricia Fox, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Charles Feldhaus Ed.D., Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Stephen Hundley, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Brandon Sorge, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis

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Engineering Technology

Paper ID #7674Student Engagement Strategies in One Online Engineering and TechnologyCourseDr. Julie M Little-Wiles, Purdue School of Engineering and Technology, IUPUI Dr. Julie Little-Wiles is a Visiting Lecturer in the Department of Technology Leadership and Communi- cation in the School of Engineering and Technology at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) where she teaches courses in Leadership Philosophy, Leadership Theory, Ethics and International Management.Prof. Patricia Fox, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis Patricia Fox is Associate Chair of the Department of Technology

Conference Session

FPD 4: First-Year Engineering Courses, Part I: Multimedia, Large Classes, and TAs

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brian M Frank, Queen's University

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First-Year Programs

context that requires the learner to document notonly the solution to the problem, but also their process for solving it (Frank & Kaupp, 2012; Page 23.1364.4Shuman, Besterfield-Sacre, Bursic, Vidic, & Sieworiek, 2012). The situations described in theMEAs require students to create and use a mathematical model of a physical system usingMATLAB, and deal with professional issues including ethical dilemmas, conflicting information,and incorrect/missing information (Frank, Strong, Sellens, & Clapham, 2012).The module learning outcomes are such that open-text responses are desirable; the learningoutcomes are: 1. Apply a prescribed process

Conference Session

A Challenge to Engineering Educators

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Isolde Adriana Parker, J. Willard Marriott Library, University of Utah; Seetha Veeraghanta, University of Utah

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

Page 23.478.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013Embedding Information Literacy within Undergraduate Research Page 23.478.2 Embedding Information Literacy within Undergraduate ResearchIntroductionEngineering curricula have witnessed an expansion of its subject areas to include an appreciation of“realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety,manufacturability, and sustainability” (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology(ABET), 2011-2012) [1]. More than half of eleven ABET student outcomes focus on students’abilities to view engineering within a broader

Conference Session

Biomedical Engineering Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Denny C. Davis, Washington State University; Howard P Davis, Washington State University

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Biomedical

presents the concept of “Prevention throughDesign” as a means for designing safety into bioengineering innovations. The paper describesinstructional materials that prompt consideration of possible hazards throughout a design projectand discuss risk assessment methods for evaluating and systematically reducing hazardsassociated with different design alternatives. These educational resources enable engineeringstudents to purposefully design safety into a technology.IntroductionBiomedical engineers have clear obligations to design and implement technologies and practicesthat ensure the safety of people involved. ABET Engineering Criteria state that engineeringgraduates must understand professional and ethical responsibility and must be able to design

Conference Session

CEED - Technical Session 1

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chris Plouff, Grand Valley State University

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Cooperative & Experiential Education

knowledge that engineering students need but donot easily get from on-campus, traditional technical courses. The content of the modules includematerial on engineering ethics and professionalism, engineering economy, project management,entrepreneurism, and professional communication. The complete set of on-line modulesconstitutes a thread of three full courses that are divided over the three required co-op courses.Having exposure to these practice-related issues while being in the workplace presents a uniqueopportunity for the students to apply what is learned. The online module curriculum for the firstco-op semester is show in Table 2 as an example of content covered each co-op semester

Collection

2013 GSW

Authors

Danielle Reynolds; Nur Yazdani; Tanvir Manzur

research experience withthe International Building Code (IBC) wind load provisions, analysis of existing structuresfor wind loads, determining shortcomings (if any) of the analyzed structures, and designingupgrades and retrofits for the structures for complying with the building code provisions.Potential ethical issues arising out of deliberately or negligently using faulty design, inferiormaterial selection and/or sub-standard construction practice, and the effect of such practiceon wind integrity of structures were also covered.A total of 12 comprehensive classroom lectures were given to the participating teachers onthe RET project on Extreme Winds. A description of the various types of extreme winds andtheir effects on structures were shown

Conference Session

Educational Research and Methods (ERM) Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jay McCormack, University of Idaho; Ashley Ater Kranov, ABET; Steven W. Beyerlein, University of Idaho, Moscow; Patrick D. Pedrow P.E., Washington State University; Edwin R. Schmeckpeper, Norwich University

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Educational Research and Methods

prompted by a one page scenario that frames an interdisciplinary, complex, societalproblem related to engineering. Examples of scenarios include a discussion of the FukushimaDaiichi nuclear reactor incident and the use of offshore wind power. The student discussion isthen scored by an instructor using the EPS rubric. The EPS rubric assesses student performancethrough indicators associated with an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams,understanding of professional and ethical responsibility, ability to communicate effectively,understanding of the impact of engineering solutions, recognition of and ability to engage in life-long learning, and knowledge of contemporary issues.Collaborators from ABET, Norwich University, University of Idaho

Conference Session

FPD 9: First-Year Engineering Courses, Part III: Research, Sustainability, and Professionalism

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stanley M. Forman, Northeastern University; Susan F Freeman, Northeastern University

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First-Year Programs

, undocumented lessons linked to values, ethics and beliefs, that is, the lessonsfrom the Unwritten Syllabus. These skills, frequently described as professional skills or softskills, are often discussed by both teachers and human resource personnel. Skills such ascreativity, motivation to learn, personal accountability and positive work ethic are not alwayssubject to defined teaching methods. There are clearly benefits to acquisition of professionalskills, but what methods and techniques provide paths to success in these skills? The UnwrittenSyllabus, if implemented correctly, may encompass many of these professional skills, includingintellectual curiosity, caring for others, honesty and ability to overcome obstaclesIn prior research on the Unwritten

Collection

2013 GSW

Authors

Ronald E. Barr

needed. (d) ability to function on multi-Programs are free to define their own SOs, but disciplinary teamsthey must be mapped to the ABET a-k. In (e) ability to identify, formulate,addition, there should be a clear relationship and solve engineering problemsshown between the program SOs and the program (f) understanding of professionalPEOs. The PEV will be paying close attention to and ethical responsibilitythe assessment and evaluation procedures used to (g) ability to communicatedocument that the SOs are being achieved. This is effectivelyprobably the most critical aspect of the entire (h) broad educationABET

Conference Session

Engineering in K-12 Science and Mathematics Standards

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Laura Bottomley, North Carolina State University; Elizabeth A Parry, North Carolina State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

ethical questions that arise from those effects. Design and Systems covers the nature of technology, the engineering design process by which technologies are developed, and basic principles of dealing with everyday technologies, including maintenance and troubleshooting. Information and Communication Technology includes computers and software learning tools, networking systems and protocols, hand-held digital devices, and other technologies for accessing, creating, and communicating information and for facilitating creative expression.”and three practices: “Understanding Technological Principles focuses on how well students are able to

Conference Session

Trends in Engineering Education

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Leticia Anaya, University of North Texas

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Educational Research and Methods

0 0.05 0.1 0.15 Figure 12: LSA and LDA Ten Topic Extraction for 1995-1999.The six topic extraction for the 1995-1999 also show distance learning and informationtechnology to play a role in this period. LDA extracted Distance Project Courses while LSAextracted Distance Technologies. Both methods extracted project based design as LDA extractedDistance Project Courses and LSA extracted Project Design/Computers. Traditionalengineering training was demonstrated by LDA extracting Design Courses/Assessment whileLSA extracting University Courses, Teaching Techniques, Technologies/Environment. Othertopics of interest observed were Reliability Engineering, emphasis on environment consideration,and ethics. The results are illustrated in Figure

Conference Session

Using Student Competitions to Enhance Learning

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brock E. Barry PE, U.S. Military Academy; Karl F. Meyer, U.S. Military Academy; Kevin P. Arnett P.E., U.S. Military Academy; Berndt Spittka P.E., Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering, West Point, NY

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Civil Engineering

Big Beam 8.1% 5.5 10 Mead Ethics Paper 5.4% 12 25 Timber Bridge 2.7% 10 15 EERI Student Design 2.7% 6 8 Geo Challenge 1.4% 6 6 ASC Design Build & Commercial 1.4% 7 7 ASCE Indiana Section Senior Design 1.4% 18 18 ITE Traffic Bowl 1.4% 10 10 AWWA/WEF Wastewater Design 1.4% 5 5The program head

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FPD 9: First-Year Engineering Courses, Part III: Research, Sustainability, and Professionalism

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Leonardo Bedoya-Valencia, Colorado State University, Pueblo; Ding Yuan, Colorado State University - Pueblo; Jane M. Fraser, Colorado State University, Pueblo

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First-Year Programs

engineering profession. Thesustainability concept requires all of us, as engineers and citizens, to consider much more widelythan before the impact of our own lives and of the products and services engineers design.Through a Department of Education funded grant, our university has initiated a long term effortto incorporate the sustainability concept into the engineering courses.Initially, freshman engineering students at our university were introduced to sustainabilitythrough the completion of an additional module added to their required introduction toengineering course. This traditional course includes study skills in engineering, the engineeringprofession, the engineering design process, and ethics in engineering among others. From thisadditional

Conference Session

Socio-cultural Dimensions of Community Engagement

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sandra Loree Dika, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Brett Tempest, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Miguel A. Pando, University of North Carolina, Charlotte

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Community Engagement Division

attitudes and perceived learningopportunities (research question 3).Description of Study Abroad Experience The study abroad course was developed in conjunction with the institution’s Engineerswithout Borders chapter. Students participating in the experience completed a total of four credithours – three hours for an interdisciplinary course entitled Engineering for DevelopmentWorkers, and one hour for a structural or geotechnical engineering laboratory course. Prior to thetrip, participants attended a seminar series which included four half-day sessions led by subject-matter experts from other academic departments, including Development Patterns in LatinAmerica, The Ethics of Assistance, Technical Challenges in Development, and Social

Collection

2013 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Thomas O. Spicer; Edgar C. Clausen

“professional (or‘soft’) skills”: (d) an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams (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, economic, environmental, and societal context (i) a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning (j) a knowledge of contemporary issuesOberst and Jones2 note the importance of developing these professional skills, which encompassfar more than simply mastering the ability to work well in teams or developing good publicspeaking techniques and management skills. The growing social

Conference Session

International Division Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Efra Altamirano; lourdes gazca, American University in Puebla, Mexico; Aurelio Lopez-Malo, Universidad de las Americas Puebla; Enrique Palou, Universidad de las Americas Puebla

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International

school stakeholder groups. Then thethirteen FE program outcomes that were evaluated in this research are: 1. An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering. 2. An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as analyze and interpret data 3. An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs. 4. An ability to function on multidisciplinary teams 5. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems. 6. An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility. 7. An ability to communicate effectively 8. The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context. 9. A recognition of

Conference Session

The Civil Engineering Technologist and the Civil Engineer – What’s the Difference?

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas A. Lenox, Dist.M.ASCE, American Society of Civil Engineers; James J O'Brien Jr., American Society of Civil Engineers

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Civil Engineering

accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET (EAC/ABET); four years or more of acceptable and progressive engineering experience; documentation of having passed both the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination and the Principles and Practices of Engineering (PE) examination, and; a record which is clear of violations of ethical standards. 2. While many states have other additional pathways to engineering licensure for those not having an EAC/ABET degree (commonly also requiring additional years of engineering experience), the NCEES Model Law does not provide for any alternative formal educational path other than being a “graduate of an engineering of 4 years or

Conference Session

Innovative IE Curricula

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan L. Murray, Missouri University of Science & Technology; Terri M. Lynch-Caris, Kettering University

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Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering

Islands. The NCEES Strategic Plan describes several issues that representchallenges to maintaining an effective licensure process. The document, which is periodicallyupdated by the board of directors, specifies goals associated with each of the issues and describesstrategies for achieving these goals [NCEES, 2012]. Vision The vision of NCEES is to provide leadership in professional licensure of engineers and surveyors through excellence in uniform laws, licensing standards, and professional ethics for the protection of the public health, safety, and welfare and to shape the future of professional licensure. Mission The mission of NCEES is to advance licensure for engineers and surveyors in order to

Conference Session

Assessment of Community Engagement

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Antonette T. Cummings P.E., Purdue University; James Huff, Purdue University; William C. Oakes, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Carla B. Zoltowski, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Community Engagement Division

Engineers.Dr. Carla B. Zoltowski, Purdue University, West Lafayette Dr. Carla B. Zoltowski, Ph.D., is education administrator of the EPICS Program at Purdue University. She received her B.S. and M.S. in Electrical Jngineering and Ph.D. in Engineering Education all from Purdue University. She has served as a lecturer in Purdue’s School of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Dr. Zoltowski’s academic and research interests include human-centered design learning and assessment, service-learning, ethical reasoning assessment, leadership, and assistive technology. Page 23.151.1 c American