Paper ID #46361Integrating Sustainability Issues into a Materials Science Course using UniversalDesign for Learning PrinciplesDr. Angela R Bielefeldt, University of Colorado Boulder Angela Bielefeldt is a professor at the University of Colorado Boulder in the Department of Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engineering (CEAE) and Director for the Engineering Education PhD Program. Her engineering education research focuses on topics including social responsibility, ethics, sustainability, and community engagement. She is a Fellow of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) and a licensed P.E. in Colorado
]. Lloyd [19] also demonstrated that local knowledge (i.e., water quality, ruralpractices), parental employment skills, and community knowledge can make science learningmore relevant to rural children. Although this study did not specifically address rural children'sfunds of knowledge, Wilson-Lopez et al.’s [20] examined engineering-related funds ofknowledge. Their research highlighted how everyday skills and expertise, acquired throughfamilial, community, and recreational practices, facilitated the development of teamwork,systems thinking, ethical reasoning, and scientific and mathematical knowledge, which areessential for engaging in the engineering design process. While a growing body of literaturesuggests that funds of knowledge gained from
and inclusion in engineering is an ethical imperative and key to advancing scientificprogress and societal development (Delaine et al., 2016; Williams et al., 2016). As a result, thereis a growing focus on creating a diverse and inclusive environment in the engineering educationresearch community.The Role of Language in Engineering Education Inclusivity In recent publications in the field of engineering education, researchers have emphasizedthat even implicit and unintentional linguistic biases can profoundly impact underrepresentedgroups, particularly in terms of feeling socially included or excluded (Aeby et al., 2019; Golbecket al., 2016). These biases affect dimensions such as gender, race, ethnicity, and other socialidentities
challenges,particularly in terms of academic integrity and the ethical implications of AI-generated content.The potential for misuse, such as plagiarism or over-reliance on AI-generated solutions, is agrowing concern. This has led institutions to rethink traditional assessments and establishguidelines for ethical AI use. As AI continues to evolve, higher education must balance thepotential of these technologies with the need to maintain critical thinking, creativity, andintellectual integrity.In previous research, numerous studies have explored the impacts of ChatGPT on variouseducational domains, including computer science, engineering, mathematical modeling, andconstruction management. For instance, a study [1] examines how ChatGPT can enhance
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methodologies to enhance ethical research and classroom engagement foradvanced problem-solving. Taiwo has developed two pioneering frameworks for integrating AIinto qualitative research, which are currently under review for U.S. copyright protection.Landon Smith, University of GeorgiaLandon Smith is a PhD student in Engineering Education Transformations Institute (EETI) in theCollege of Engineering at the University of Georgia, Athens. He graduated from the University ofGeorgia with a degree in Electrical Engineering in December 2023, and immediately began hisPhD program in January 2024. His experience as an undergraduate Qualitative Research Assistanthelped prepare him for the rigors of his current studies. Landon aims to investigate research
can engage in advanced ethical reasoning that considers multiple perspectives[15], and provide more effective contributions to complex, sociotechnical problems [16], [17].Our current work seeks to share our insights and recommendations for adapting three differentdata generation methods for the purpose of eliciting complex belief sets to enable reflexivity.Reflexivity is largely internal- while reflexive practices can be facilitated with external support,the individual must choose to engage deeply with their own beliefs and assumptions to practicereflexivity [6], [18]. Thus, collaborative methods are critical for reflexivity because surfacingbeliefs and engaging in sensemaking around beliefs must be done internally (but may besupported
, applying engineering principles to analyze, design, and implement creative solutions to real-world challenges using modern tools and technologies.Goal #2 – Students will collaborate effectively in multidisciplinary teams, foster a diverse andinclusive environment, and demonstrate professionalism and strong communication skills toconvey complex technical concepts to a wide range of audiences.Goal #3 – Students will drive technological innovation and transformative change with a strongcommitment to sustainability and ethical responsibility, addressing diverse user needs to benefitboth local and global communities. To achieve the above program goals, analysis of available data and institutional trends stronglyadvocate for a significant overhaul of
depends on ensuring ethical usage, supporting critical thinking, and fosteringcreativity among students [9], [10].In this case study, we analyze two sections of an engineering economics course at our institution.One section integrates AI-supported teaching methods, while the other follows a traditionalinstructional approach, acting as a control group. Both sections are taught by the same instructor,covering the same lectures and assignments. However, in the AI-integrated section, studentsparticipate in AI-generated supplementary assignments and decision-making scenarios, enablingthem to examine the outcomes of economic decisions with AI-provided feedback.ImplementationEGR 303 - Engineering Economics at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
range within K-12 education, these curricula are often tailored tospecific grade levels to address the unique needs and abilities of each group. Table 3 provides anoverview of these curricula, categorized by targeted age levels and primary topics.Several data science curricula has been analyzed by researchers, with the goal of discovering howpre-collegiate data science education is taught [95]. The main topics appearing in the analyzedcourses were the nature of data, ethics, data sources, data inquiry, distributions and variability,measures of center, computer programming, variable associations, data visualization, samplingand simulating, and machine learning. Many of these topics will already be covered in existingK-12 courses, but the data
that transformative leadership is a should be encouraged to start and subscribe to instructionalstandard of ethical leadership which integrates normative and blogs and podcasts to stay current on the latest trends and bestinstrumental elements of perspectives to optimize long-term practices in education leadership. Digital broadcasts can beexcellence [33]. Montuori and Donnelly wrote that the theory facilitated on locales like Anchor or Podbean, and websites canalso suggests that everyone can lead and that the process of be composed on platforms like WordPress or Blogger.transformative leadership is one in which participants cocreatethe world through choice, action, discussion, and reflection that
, engineering ethics, and an engagement assignment where they attend acollege club meeting or seek college tutoring.To evaluate the impact of the ENGR 1000 course, more than 1,500 students were administeredbrief surveys three times during the semester. The surveys focus on students' self-reportedconfidence and satisfaction with their chosen major, and their reflections on the course contentand structure. Topics included demographics (age, race/ethnicity, gender, first-generation collegestudent status, current math course, etc.), major choice, confidence in major choice (beginningand end of course), and impact of the orientation course on major choice and confidence at theend of the semester. Survey responses were de-identified prior to analysis
use and/ordevelopment [4]. Though the researchers did not specifically anchor this notion with theengineering profession, it does deeply impact those engaging with technology. Carl Mitcham in1994 anchored the consideration of social responsibility into engineering practice and profession.By framing engineering as a social enterprise, he argued that the integration of socialconsiderations is inherent to engineering practice is required to better equipped modern-dayengineers with capacity to solve not only technical challenges but social and ethical ones as well[5]. Mitcham’s introduction of a sociotechnical engineer was catalyzed later by the NationalAcademy of Engineering’s 2005 report, “Educating the Engineer of 2020: Adapting
after the project.Statistical analysis will be conducted to determine the effectiveness of the two project tracks inhelping GTAs understand the EML framework and improve their teaching abilities.IntroductionBackground of GTA training courseA team of engineering faculty from a public research university piloted a training course forgraduate teaching assistants (GTAs) in 2017, focusing on teaching pedagogy and leadershipdevelopment [1]. The course takes the format of weekly seminars, in which a guest speakerpresents an interactive session within the course scope each week. Topics range from holdingoffice hours and general rubric design to presentation skills and ethics. Early feedback wassought from faculty members who work with a large number of
, as well as a self-analysis on the impacts of the project on their work ethics,methodology, and their professional development.The M-MCDP course track involves over 230 students from four engineering programs.Microsoft Office Suite tools (Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint, Excel) facilitate communicationbetween instructors, management of deliverables, and grading using organized repositories andshared workspaces. A comprehensive 120-page Student Guide gathers all the information for theentire M-MCDP course track. The goal is to centralize everything into a single document,making it easier to keep the documentation up to date. In addition to the Student Guide, studentshave access to a SharePoint site containing documents and video recording of
learning outcome and simultaneously fails to show masteryof another learning outcome. Imagine the student confusion when their report simultaneouslypasses and fails.) When an assessment is linked to multiple learning outcomes, it is more difficultto isolate and assess students’ mastery of individual learning outcomes. More significantly,students will struggle to see how assessment activities align with learning outcomes. Analternative way of expressing capstone learning outcomes is through ABET’s Student Outcomes[16], all seven of which are assessed in ERAU’s capstone courses. Those outcomes can beparaphrased as (1) complex problem solving, (2) design, (3) communication, (4) ethical andprofessional action, (5) teamwork, (6) experimentation, and (7
projects—amandatory component of the curriculum—serve as a culminating academic experience thatrequires students to apply their technical knowledge and research skills to solve real-worldengineering problems [4]. These projects typically involve designing, analyzing, andimplementing engineering solutions while considering various constraints such as feasibility, cost,and sustainability. Integrating principles of economic, environmental, social, ethical, and healthand safety sustainability into capstone projects prepares students to meet the demands of theengineering profession. This approach aligns with the Accreditation Board for Engineering andTechnology (ABET) criteria, which emphasizes graduates' ability to “design a system, component,or
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ofmaking design decisions in economic, environmental, and societal contexts is emphasized from theperspectives of engineering and physical and mental health.“The Intersection of Society and Design” explicitly addresses four societal impact outcomes in ABETCriterion 3: Student Outcomes 2, 3, 4, 5, which emphasize the public health and safety impacts ofdesign, ethical decision-making, collaborative productivity as a team member, and effectivecommunication with diverse audiences [2].Increasingly professionals in all fields are called upon to present technical concepts of their disciplinesto a non-technical audience [3]. Juan Felipe Pulido wrote that I wish I’d known that being an engineer involves more than just engineering—more than
actionimproves learning [12]. However, the instructor sometimes intervened and slightly altered thecomposition of the groups to ensure a proper and balanced mix of students in terms of academicsand work ethics among other factors.Each group was requested to seek and list three initial real highway problems as possible themesfor the projects. As seen later, a single theme would be established as the research topic of theproject for each group based on certain criteria in consultation with the instructor. Each groupwould briefly present its three possible highway problems to the entire class.One of the criteria in choosing the candidate highway problem that would be under investigationwas its location. Safety was a concern with a paramount significance
get caught up in these little bubbles. When you die, your bubble stops because your body [is]obsolete and becomes dated and we now need a new version. Versus building a legacy as to, you're leaving a footprint where people remember not just the title of the name, the person. That’s why I say, I'm unapologetically me. ~ Lola, Black/African American• Recall that EM is considered a cognitively based phenomena. Specifically, cognition – the way one thinks and metacognition – how one thinks about thinking.• This includes growth mindset, resourcefulness, and ethical and social responsibility but in our sample, this also represented the negative thought processes experiences by participants such as stereotype threat and imposter
higher for females highlight theirheightened sensitivity and responsiveness to environmental issues, which could be linked to amore empathetic and caretaking disposition.Conversely, male students scored higher in Basic Determinism, Religious Traditionalism, andGender Traditionalism. Higher scores in Basic Determinism suggest that male students are moreinclined to see the world in terms of fixed rules and predictable outcomes, which might makethem less flexible in adapting to new or uncertain situations. Increased scores in ReligiousTraditionalism for male students indicate a stronger adherence to traditional religious beliefs andpractices, which could influence their moral and ethical decision-making processes. Thesignificantly higher scores in
learning environments, computer science education, and Artificial IntelligenceDr. Laura E Brown, Michigan Technological UniversityDr. Jon Sticklen, Michigan Technological University Jon Sticklen is an Associate Professor with the Engineering Fundamentals Department (EF) and Affiliated Faculty with the Department of Cognitive and Learning Sciences (CLS). He served as Chair of EF from 2014-2020, leading a successful effort to design aDr. AJ Hamlin, Michigan Technological University AJ Hamlin is a Principle Lecturer in the Department of Engineering Fundamentals at Michigan Technological University, where she teaches first-year engineering courses. Her research interests include engineering ethics, spatial visualization
propose solutions that demonstrate a deep comprehension of the problem, considering ethical, logical, and 0.0267 Yes cultural dimensions. I thoroughly evaluate the potential solutions to a problem, including feasibility and impact. 0.0157 Yes I implement solutions that thoroughly address the problem and relevant contextual factors. 0.0135 Yes I review the outcomes of implemented solutions with specific considerations for further work. 0.00174 Yes I acquire and adapt strategies and skills within a
mentorship insupporting EBIP adoption. Theoretical saturation was achieved when no new themes or insightsemerged from the data.Rigor and trustworthiness were supported through reflexive memo-writing, peer debriefing, andthe use of constant comparative analysis to enhance credibility [25]. Team members who werefamiliar with the project but not involved in the interviews or analysis reviewed the findings toprovide an addition check on accuracy and validity [27]. Ethical considerations includedobtaining informed consent, protecting participant confidentiality, and ensuring secure datastorage [28]. These measures upheld ethical integrity and strengthened the dependability of thestudy.By employing constructivist GT, this study provided a nuanced
ensure that findings weregrounded in data, not our pre-established understanding of ECSJ or prior relationships withparticipants. Additionally, the participants had all completed their work on each project, withsome participants being 3 years removed from their photovoice research experience. Thus, thedata is post-reflective and may not capture their perspectives immediately following the researchexperience.QualityWe used Walther and colleagues’ (2013) Qualifying qualitative research quality (Q3) frameworkto embed quality through this project. In using this framework, we were attentive to theoretical,procedural, communicative, pragmatic, and ethical validation during “making” and “handling”data [27, 28]. For example, in making data, we leaned
evaluating solutions, and a view into possible prototyping. Collaborative teamwork is emphasized, fostering essential skills inc ommunication, coordination, and conflict resolution. Furthermore, the course instills a strong ethical foundation, encouraging students to consider the societal and environmental impact of their work and promoting professional responsibility. Students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills through project-based learning, utilizing computer-aided design tools, and learning to employ computational methods such as spreadsheets and equation solvers for analysis and design. By exposing students to the diverse facets of the engineering profession and cultivating essential
minors [5]. The first minor in marine engineering technology is designedto increase awareness about marine engineering careers, and the second minor in marine electro-technology is designed to introduce students to the cutting-edge technology now on vessels.Also, Texas A&M University designed the cybersecurity minor [6] in which the students acquirea basic understanding of programming, and a firmly grounded understanding of cybersecurity, toinclude cyber ethics [9]. On the other hand, considering that global economies are movingtowards decreasing their carbon footprint, Drexel University and University of Texas at El Paso(UTEP) offer green energy and sustainability engineering technology minor. Here, the studentsexplore the principles