Conference Session

Sustainable Engineering

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eric Beckman, University of Pittsburgh; Mary Besterfield-Sacre, University of Pittsburgh; Gena Kovalcik, University of Pittsburgh; Matthew Mehalik, University of Pittsburgh; Robert Ries, University of Pittsburgh; Kim Needy, University of Pittsburgh; Laura Schaefer, University of Pittsburgh; Larry Shuman, University of Pittsburgh

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

3.6 3.3 8 Ethics and the Environment 3.6 3.1 9 Responsible Conduct of Research 3.1 2.7 11 Environmental Economics & Policy 3.9 3.9 12 Regulatory Frameworks – U.S. and Abroad 3.4 2.9 14 Building Technology & Energy Monitoring and Control 4.1 3.9 15 Bioclimatic Architecture 4.0 4.0 Project 1 Not Rated 4.6 Project 2 Not Rated 4.4 Textbook Readings Not Rated 2.6As part

Conference Session

FPD1 -- Implementing a First-Year Engineering Course

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Hagenberger, Valparaiso University; Barbara Engerer, Valparaiso University; Doug Tougaw, Valparaiso University

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

freshman engineering course, called “Exploring Engineering,” was created in 1992.The primary goals of the course were to introduce the students to engineering, to help them tochoose a major, and to develop basic computer literacy. The course consisted of two largelectures (attended by every student in the class) and one computer lab (in sections of 20 studentseach) every week. Three of the lectures were devoted to each of our four majors: civil,computer, electrical, and mechanical engineering. Other topics of importance to our studentswere interspersed between the lectures. These included study skills, time management, graphing,statistics, ethics, and engineering careers. Engineering alumni frequently spoke about theircareers and provided valuable

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Curricula

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kevin Bower, The Citadel; Kenneth Brannan, The Citadel; William Davis, The Citadel

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

Division of ASEE, and a New Faculty Fellow at the 2004 Frontiers in Education Conference. Dr. Bower is currently pursuing research in ethical and moral development in the engineering profession and how that relates to student learning.Kenneth Brannan, The Citadel Ken Brannan is Professor and Head of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at The Citadel. He was Chair of the Freshman Programs Division during 2001-2002 and served as President of the Southeastern Section in 1998-1999. He earned B.C.E and M.S. degrees from Auburn University and the Ph.D. from Virginia Tech. His professional interests include freshman engineering education and wastewater treatment.William Davis, The Citadel

Conference Session

Collaborative & New Efforts in Engineering Education

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Samuel Scheibler, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Stephen Williams, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Joerg Mossbrucker, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Glenn Wrate, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Owe Petersen, Milwaukee School of Engineering

Tagged Divisions

International

2006-1755: CREATING A “GLOBAL ALGORITHM” FOR ENGINEERINGEDUCATIONSamuel Scheibler, Milwaukee School of Engineering Dr. Samuel Scheibler is the Pieper Family Endowed Chair in Servant-Leadership and Distinguished Lecturer in General Studies at the Milwaukee School of Engineering. He received a doctorate degree from Biola University in 1991 and has degrees in cultural anthropology and church history as well as theology and intercultural communications. He has books and articles on topics ranging from German folk customs to international business ethics, and has served as a consultant to the United Nations, the World Trade Organization, the Walt Disney Company, the International Olympic

Conference Session

Energy Learning through Simulation and Analysis

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Timothy Skvarenina, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

d. an ability to apply creativity in the design of (f) an understanding of professional and ethical systems, components or processes appropriate to responsibility program objectives, (g) an ability to communicate effectively e. an ability to function effectively on teams, f. an ability to identify, analyze and solve technical (h) the broad education necessary to understand the problems, impact of engineering solutions in a global and g. an ability to communicate effectively, societal context h. a recognition of the need for, and an ability to

Conference Session

FPD7 -- Service Learning

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Thompson, Purdue University; William Oakes, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

Americans, Hispanic Americans and Native Americans continue to beunderrepresented. Reports by the National Science and Technology Council1 and theCommission for Advancement of Women and Minorities in Science, Engineering andTechnology 2 identify the societal perils of continued disparate representation across engineeringand the STEM fields. Continued underrepresentation has dire implications for the future of thetechnical workforce as the demand for qualified professionals will outpace the available pool ifthe demographics do not change3. The additional human cost for unequal access that ischaracterized by underrepresentation makes the issue compelling and critical for society and theSTEM fields in particular. Thus, beyond the moral and ethical

Conference Session

Integrating H&SS in Engineering II

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

M. Pinar Menguc, University of Kentucky; Ellie Hawes, University of Kentucky; Jane Jensen, University of Kentucky; Ingrid St. Omer, University of Kentucky

Tagged Divisions

Liberal Education

“foundations” course of the“Nanotechnology Track” of the Honors Program. The second course focuses on the “Artand Science of Small,” whereas in the third course we explore social, cultural, ethical,socioeconomic, financial, and industrial implications of technology, all intertwined withengineering dreams.The overall objective of HON101B was to give a larger-than-life philosophy ofengineering to our freshmen students. Having a course designed around nanotechnologywas quite effective for that purpose. Indeed, the course attracted more than just theengineering freshmen, as we had many students from physics, biology, and chemistry aswell as from anthropology and physical therapy. In keeping with the Honors Program, thesequence of courses is writing

Conference Session

Teaching Innovation in Architectural Engineering II

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph Betz, State University of New York

Tagged Divisions

Architectural

Architectural theory course provided the students with a comprehensive survey of modern and post-moderntheory readings, as well as perspectives on the design process. The course text used was Classic Readings inArchitecture / Jay M. Stein, Kent F. Spreckelmeyer [editors] (1999).[6] The use of social surveillance and uncertainty to produce social control is discussed in Max Weber’s classicwork in social theory titled, Protestant ethic and the spirit of capitalism (1958).[7] The World Trade Center (WTC) Design Competition is an example of a professional competition that used anacademic architectural design studio process model.[8] A budgetary outline is typically not given for academic or design competitions unless the project has a strong

Conference Session

ChE: Safety, Sustainability, and Global Opportunities

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Allyson Frankman, Brigham Young University; Jacob Jones, Brigham Young University; W. Vincent Wilding, Brigham Young University; Randy Lewis, Brigham Young University

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

. Page 12.1499.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Training Internationally Responsible EngineersIntroductionWith engineering increasingly becoming an international discipline, engineering training willrequire students to understand and work with different cultures, peoples, practices, ethics andparadigms. Organizations such as Engineers for a Sustainable World (ESW) and Engineerswithout Borders (EWB) are just two organizations that are bringing sustainable developmentissues into the classrooms through the formation of chapters at universities. Krishna S. Athreya,director of ESW, explains that the goal of ESW is to “educate a generation of engineers to havegreater understanding of global issues and the ways

Conference Session

Teaching Design in Manufacturing Curriculum I

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Priya Manohar, Robert Morris University; Cathleen Jones, Robert Morris University; Jon Radermacher, Robert Morris University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

applicable ABET criteriaApplicable ABET Criterion Assessment Task#6: An understanding of Conduct information search for the manufacturer who makesprofessional and ethical the product you selected for benchmarking. Find out as muchresponsibilities information as you can about the manufacturer regarding: company mission and vision, history, information about product, features, materials, company, manufacturing locations, problems, customers, market share, vendors; statistics on employment, payroll, inventories, capital expenditures

Conference Session

Tricks of the Trade

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lynn Albers, North Carolina State University; Laura Bottomley, North Carolina State University

Tagged Divisions

Student

addition to the extracurricular activities, there are work-study and co-opprograms that provide students with real-world experiences. Inside the classroom, studentsacquire the knowledge necessary to ultimately graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in their chosenmajor. All these experiences help transform the student from a dualistic to a relativistic point ofview. According to Dr. William Perry, author of Forms of Intellectual and Ethical Developmentin the College Years, there are nine positions of intellectual development that can be divided into Page 23.571.2two broad categories with position 5 as the pivotal point (see Appendix for Dr

Conference Session

Integrating Art, Humanities, and Engineering

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John J. Marshall PhD, University of Michigan

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

communities of practice coming together to solve a particular problem of commonconcern.24 Through defining, designing and making SmartSurfaces the academic communities ofpractice were able to come together as new communities of interest (the teams).As stated above, cross-disciplinarity in education is widely believed to provide valuableexperience. Newell indicates that products of cross-disciplinary courses are: a greaterappreciation of and ability to integrate other’s points of view; an increased ability to evaluate thestatements of experts - particularly in the detection of bias; an increased acceptance ofambiguity; an increased understanding of values and ethics; and an increase in the ability to thinkcreatively.25 It should be noted that these

Conference Session

Design Pedagogy and Curriculum 1

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven Joseph Kirstukas, Central Connecticut State University; Nidal Al-Masoud, Central Connecticut State University

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

outcomes1 (although individualprograms are free to define additional program-specific outcomes). The outcomes are typicallylisted using lower case letters. This paper concerns the two outcomes, c and k, utilizing themastery of solid modeling packages as an assessment tool. For these two outcomes, ABETrequires that students graduate with: (c) an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and Page 23.285.2 safety, manufacturability, and sustainability. (k) an ability to use the techniques, skills, and

Conference Session

Involving Undergraduates in Research

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yusuf A Mehta, Rowan University; Ralph Alan Dusseau P.E., Rowan University; Ravi P. Ramachandran, Rowan University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

instrument.(v) Demonstrate effective use of project and personnel management techniques.(vi) Identify and meet customer needs.(vii) Integrate engineering professionalism, ethics, and the environmental in their work and as it relates to the context of engineering in society.(viii) Demonstrate improved communication skills including written, oral, and multimedia. This may include both patent and literature searches as well as writing a patent disclosure for novel work.Common Grading Guidelines for Jr. /Sr. Engineering ClinicThe following (Table 1) are general guidelines that are used for establishing grades for theJunior/Senior Engineering Clinic. As mentioned earlier, these guidelines were developed by theclinic committee and

Conference Session

Innovative Teaching in Architectural Engineering

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shahnaz J. Aly, Western Kentucky University; Laura Elizabeth Leach, Western Kentucky University

Tagged Divisions

Architectural

Support for Community-Based Architecture and Planning Outreach Scholarship at Auburn University. In Hardin, M.C, Eribes, C., Poster, C. (Volume Eds.), Zeisel, W.(Series Ed.). From the Studio to the Streets: Service-Learning in Planning and Archtiecture. Sterling, VA: Stylus Publishing.[11] Hardin, M.C. (2006). Research as Ethical Practice: When Academic Goals Align with Community Needs. In Hardin, M.C, Eribes, C., Poster, C. (Volume Eds.), Zeisel, W.(Series Ed.). From the Studio to the Streets: Service-Learning in Planning and Archtiecture. Sterling, VA: Stylus Publishing.[12] Wing, S. (2006). Sore Shoulders, Bruised Ethics: The Unintended Lessons of Design Build. In Hardin, M.C, Eribes, C., Poster, C

Conference Session

Design in Engineering Education (DEED) Engineering Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cyrus Habibi P.E., Minnesota State University, Mankato; Ronald R Ulseth, Iron Range Engineering ; Michael Richard Carlson

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

technical report is reviewedand graded by a different instructor (Outcome G). One of the deliverables of each project is acontextualization document which reports what significance the final design may have on theenvironment, global, health, safety, economics, ethics, etcetera (Outcome H). Anotherdeliverable is a report on project management. Students are required to manage all aspect of theirprojects and submit the project management document describing how they managed theirproject including project planning, budgeting, scheduling, execution, managing the availableresources, monitoring and controlling the project (Outcome L).Lastly, students are engaged in entrepreneurial projects for at least their first semester (OutcomeM). They are required to

Conference Session

Two-Year College Division Transfer Topics Part II

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sharnnia Artis, University of California, Berkeley; Catherine T. Amelink, Virginia Tech

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Two Year College Division

, they receive their 2-page project summary and are contacted by their faculty and graduate student mentors to discuss their summer project, answer questions, and receive additional background material that will enhance their knowledge of the project prior to their first day in the laboratory. iii. Orientation - At the beginning of program, students participate in a rigorous 2-day orientation to bring the entire cohort to a shared understanding of: research, scientific ethics, laboratory safety, conducting literature reviews, data treatment and analysis, UC Berkeley’s campus and resources, and energy-themed research at the three hosting NSF- funded Centers. iv. Growth seminars - Growth is one

Conference Session

Micro-Technology and Nanotechnology

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Harold T. Evensen, University of Wisconsin, Platteville

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

” experiment we could find,and the ELISA technique is directly applied in a common product: the home pregnancy test.Week Fifteen: “Nano-Ethics”Finally, the course concluded with an interactive discussion on the ethical issues surroundingnew technologies, specifically nanotechnologies. To this end, the class played a Democs “cardgame.” Democs is an acronym for a deliberative meeting of citizens.21 Developed in the UnitedKingdom,22 these are a means for non-experts “to work out, share, and express their views onpublic policy issues.” The “game” is made up of sets of cards (“Issues,” “Information,” and“Story”), and is not played to win, but sets up a semi-structured group discussion of complextechnical issues through the medium of the cards. It is

Conference Session

New Course Development Concepts in ET

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Biswajit Ray, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

technology problems,  Outcome g: Ability to apply written, oral, and graphical communication in both technical and nontechnical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature,  Outcome h: Understanding of the need for and an ability to engage in self-directed continuing professional development,  Outcome i: Understanding of and a commitment to address professional and ethical responsibilities including a respect for diversity, and  Outcome k: Commitment to quality, timeliness, and continuous improvement. Table I: Mapping of Course Objectives to Student Outcomes Course Objectives Supported Student Outcomes

Conference Session

Improving course effectiveness

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard L Marcellus, Northern Illinois University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering

, with the hope that students will model the physics of the problem situation, identify economic and ethical constraints, and find ways to base decisions on quantitative analysis. These types of problems have helped students understand the nature of engineering problems and decisions. However, by themselves, they do not show students the process of transferring basic theory to engineering practice and incorporating it into the “making-of-meaning” required for addressing engineering design problems2, 3.In this paper, it is proposed to augment these problems by asking the students (and instructor) toengage in problem posing and problem structuring. The goal is to suggest methods in concordancewith

Conference Session

Simulation and Programming

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Guanghsu A. Chang, Western Carolina University; Wesley L. Stone, Western Carolina University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

Skills b 3 Creative Problem Solving d 1,2 System Thinking d,e 4 Ethics and Professionalism a,i 8 Self-Learning h 5 Technology Skills a,f 1,2 Respect for diversity j 8 Continuous improvement k 4Note: ABET Criterion 2 Program Outcomes – Students will have:a. an appropriate mastery of the knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of their

Conference Session

Aerospace Engineering Curriculum

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

George Havener

Force problems, both well and ill- defined. 6. Know and practice their ethical, professional, and community responsibilities as embodied in the United States Air Force Core Values.We also have six statements that define our program educational outcomes.Upon graduation, cadets will have demonstrated that they can: 1. Use fundamental knowledge to solve aeronautical engineering problems commensurate with a Bachelor of Science degree. 2. Plan and execute experimental investigations, and interpret and analyze data from such investigations to formulate sound conclusions. 3. Develop and evaluate an engineering design that meets customer needs. 4. Use oral and writing skills to

Conference Session

Innovations in the Aerospace Classroom

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Olivier de Weck

uncertainty and generate simple empirical models.3. Use physics-based and empirical-experimental models of engineering systems to evaluate proposed designs, conduct trade studies, and generate new design solutions.4. Understand the role of aerospace engineering in a wider social context including economics, policy, safety, the environment, and ethics among others.5. Communicate engineering results in written reports 5 , using clear organization, proper grammar and diction, and effective use of graphs, engineering drawings, and sketches.A further decomposition into individual learning objectives is shown in Appendix B. Theselearning objectives were established as part of the new strategic lifecycle (CDIO) orientation ofthe department [3,5]. This

Conference Session

Understanding Students: Cognition

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Donald Carpenter; Cindy Finelli; Honor Passow; Trevor Harding; Cynthia Finelli

, and sanctions)an educator’s potential influence on shame and embarrassment is limited. Shame results purelyfrom the students’ own ethical standards and has to do with values and attitudes. Thisconsequence is very personal and is challenging to teach. On the other hand, embarrassmentresults from social interaction and is affected by cultural and social causes on campus. Theseinfluences could be changed with significant, coherent effort of a faculty, student body, and staff.Sanctions, though, result from both clear institutional policy and consistent implementation ofthat policy. This consequence is the most straightforward to influence, but it requires that eachfaculty member commit to knowing the rules and sticking to the formal rules in all

Conference Session

FPD V: Increasing Engagement and Motivation of First-year Students

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Angela Thompson P.E., University of Louisville; Patricia A. Ralston, University of Louisville; Jeffrey Lloyd Hieb, University of Louisville

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

and the “analyze the discipline” exercises foreach department presentation, my critical thinking skills are: Figure 4. Survey responses to Question 1.Question 2: The goals of this course include improving students’: a) use of tablet pcs; b) critical thinking Page 25.529.7and decision-making skills; c) team building/communication skills; d) understanding ofdiversity/harassment; e) knowledge about engineering professionalism/ethics; f) understanding ofengineering design and practice; g) knowledge of departments/engineering disciplines at SpeedSchool;h) ability to use the software tools Excel, Maple, Matlab

Conference Session

Creative and Cross-disciplinary Methods Part II

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joachim Walther, University of Georgia; Shari E. Miller, University of Georgia ; Nadia N. Kellam, University of Georgia

Tagged Divisions

Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

overall professionalway of being, a quality that Rifkin 14 sees as essential in the “third industrial revolution” anddescribes as “developing empathic ethics and a sense of social responsibility that takes theposition that we all share the same life boat”.In addressing this challenge, we feel that modeling this empathic engagement for the students inall our teaching interactions is a key in avoiding this above-described fragmentation. Morespecifically, the modules are co-taught by the engineering and social work instructors on thebases of a substantive personal and trans-disciplinary engagement that is reflected in the designof the course modules as described above. This means, there will not be an empathy expertvisiting the course on occasion to

Conference Session

ABET Accreditation, Assessment, and Program Improvement in ECE

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Larry L Wear, University of Washington, Tacoma; Orlando R. Baiocchi, University of Washington, Tacoma; Matthew Alden, University of Washington, Tacoma; Robert Gutmann, University of Washington, Tacoma; Jie Sheng, University of Washington, Tacoma

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

 the  discipline.  If  the  purpose  of  technical  engineering  courses  is  to  empower  students,  then  these  outcomes  examine  how  future  engineers  might  wield  that  power.     Page 25.668.4In  our  program  these  outcomes  are  primarily  assessed  as  part  of  a  cyber-­‐ethics  course.    This  course  focuses  on  reason,  philosophical  ethics,  and  examining  methods  of  thought  for  evaluating  how  humanity  should  conduct  itself.    As  such,  it  is  an  ideal  forum  for  exploring  how  technology  has  impacted  humanity,  the  environment,  the  economy

Conference Session

Global Community Engagement in Engineering Education

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph East, Michigan Technological University; Genevieve Gierke, Michigan Technological University; Mary Raber, Michigan Technological University

Tagged Divisions

Community Engagement Division

. Through coursework thatexplores topics such as global, ethical and technological leadership, teaming, cultural awarenessand scientific communication, each student refines his/her personal leadership philosophy andgains the confidence and ability to lead in their professional careers.By exploring the many facets of leadership through classroom study, practical application in realworld humanitarian projects, and teaching others, it is believed that students will be betterprepared to lead in post-graduate endeavors. This paper, written and presented by students of theprogram, presents the course curricula, activities, and international experience that are used inthis program to develop leadership. Students will share their experiences and

Conference Session

Global and Cultural Issues in Construction

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Whitney A. Lutey, Montana State University; Penny M. Knoll, Montana State University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

for productivity in construction and TQM approaches in small construction firms. Her current research encompasses safety culture, the pedagogy of safety, and ethics in construction practice.Prof. Penny M. Knoll, Montana State University Page 25.948.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY’S PRESPECTIVE ON CONSTRUCTION SAFETY AND ITS CULTURAL ASPECTSAbstractThis paper explores the current status of safety in construction as it is approached in our state.The culture of our individualistic state is one that naturally resists rules and

Conference Session

The Teacher as Manager: Best Practices for Culminating Design Experiences

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tonya Lynn Nilsson P.E., Santa Clara University; Kevin D. Hall, University of Arkansas; Ronald W. Welch, University of Texas, Tyler

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

their ABET evaluator gave them a warning for including the soft skills in their majordesign experience and have since removed these from their capstone course. Figure 11 providesthe proportion of the 85 departments who reported teaching the given topics. Design process andscheduling are also taught by the majority of schools. Listed after “Other” are the four mostcommonly noted other topics: professional practice, ethics, safety, and licensure or life-longlearning. These areas, among others, are described in ASCE’s Civil Engineering Body ofKnowledge for the 21st Century (2nd Ed.) as topics important to future civil engineers.5 100% 90% 80% Percent of Responses