Conference Session

Design Cognition I

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jonathan Gerard Spillane, University of Limerick; Niall Seery, University of Limerick; Donal Canty, University of Limerick; Diarmaid Lane, University of Limerick

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Design in Engineering Education

] (5) (4) A poorly executed Practical outcome devoid of values product lacking in appropriate values (1) Mechanical Skills Problem (2) Solving (6) Skills developed in Theoretical solving an ethical

Conference Session

Teaching Mechanical Systems: What's New

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Raghu Echempati, Kettering University; Richard Dippery, Kettering University

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Mechanical Engineering

. Also it demonstrates the type of studyand research required for realistic design.Besides a review of the mechanics concepts, perhaps the only two new topics that are usuallycovered in depth in a typical Machine Design course are: Fatigue Design and (Static and Fatigue) Page 15.1166.3Failure Theories as applied to the design of components (shafts, keys, couplings, fasteners,bearings, springs and gears). Engineering ethics is also introduced to the students.Course Learning Objectives (CLOs) 1. Develop, set-up, and solve mechanical component design problems based upon given data and requirements 2. Develop corrective action (define the

Conference Session

Design Projects in Mechanical Engineering I

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Garrett Clayton, Villanova University; James O'Brien, Villanova University; Kenneth Kroos, Villanova University; Amy Fleischer, Villanova University

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Mechanical Engineering

15.807.3 success in the ME curriculum. They primarily come from the areas of design, engineering professional skills (for example teams, ethics, and economics), and technical content used throughout the ME profession (for example statistics and curve fitting). Technical ME Topics: The technical topics covered are relatively broad, touching on content from thermal fluid systems, dynamic systems, solid mechanics, as well as some other typically non-ME areas. There is some flexibility in these topics, allowing the lecturer to draw upon his/her own area of expertise.Student reaction to this course has been overwhelmingly positive, as seen from end-of-coursesurveys. These surveys place the laboratory section of

Conference Session

Teaching Technological Literacy - College Courses and Minors

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Krupczak, Hope College; Mani Mina, Iowa State University; Robert J. Gustafson, Ohio State University; James Young, Rice University

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Technological Literacy Constituent Committee

process, its terminology, methods, and limitations, and how it ismanaged.Knowledge of issues arising in engineering practice is seen as an appropriate outcome. Thiswould include ethics and the conflicts that can occur between engineering decisions and businessdecisions. Related topics might include intellectual property, and the issue of what can belearned from engineering failures and why they can occur. Page 15.418.4Some capability relating to technical content is also anticipated. In most institutions some of thecourses in the minor probably will be introductory courses in particular engineering disciplines.Clearly some level of specific

Conference Session

Engineering Education in India, the Far East, and Central Asia

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Olaleye, University of Lagos, Nigeria; Emmanuel Abiodun, University of Lagos, Nigeria; Joseph Olusina, University of Lagos, Nigeria; Francis Derby, where

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International

Geometric Geodesy 3 SUR 455 Precise Positioning SysSVY 517 Photogrammetry & Remote Sensing II 3 SUR 465 LIS ApplicationsSVY 523 Intro. to Coastal Mapping & Management 2 SUR 285 Drainage DesignSVY 525 GIS Tools & Applications 3 SUR 485 Stormwater DesignGEG 503 Surface Water Hydraulics 2 GEOG 352 Image AnalysisGEG 519 River Engineering 2SVY 519 Mathematical Geodesy 2 Year 5 Semester 2SVY 502 Adjustment Computation III 3SVY 506 Prof. practice and Ethics

Conference Session

International Division Poster Session

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Claudio Brito, Council of Researches in Education and Sciences; Melany Ciampi, Organization of Researches in Environment, Health and Safety

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International

formedengineer not only a diploma, but also the professional qualification. This work has as objective toshow and to discuss about the most important points of the engineering education in Brazil: thebeginning, the development, its current state, the impact of the globalization and the perspectivesfor the future.Keywords: Global thinking; local awareness; contemporary paradigm; sciences advancement;generalist formation; strong ethics.1. IntroductionUnpredictable is the future of globalization process once it is not possible to foreseen the bigplayers’ next movement in such huge business game of fighting for markets. The world has beenchange in such a speedy that the distances are smaller and so we have a larger number of peoplemoving around, interacting

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rebecca Bates, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Deborah Nykanen, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Marilyn Hart, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Mezbahur Rahman, Minnesota State University, Mankato

teacher, visiting researchers and industry members as well as student participants.Although many topics were covered in only one class session, we have also assigned a groupproject each semester that has spanned several seminar sessions. For example, students exploredthe issue of global warming after having heard a research presentation about plants in theAntarctic. Another project was inspired by the students reading a novel with environmentalthemes over winter break. During the following semester, they discussed ethical issues related toenvironmental science, with framework provided by an ethics professor. The students alsodeveloped academic advising modules to be presented to first year STEM students. For eachproject, the groups were led by

Conference Session

Methods, Techniques and New Programs in Graduate Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Dyrenfurth, Purdue University; Mike Murphy, Dublin Institute of Technology; Gary Bertoline, Purdue University; Robert Herrick, Purdue University; Gareth O'Donnell, Dublin Institute of Technology; Kathryne Newton, Purdue University; Nuria Castell, Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya; Miquel Barcelo, Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya; Didac Balas, Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya; Maria Ribera Sancho, Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya; Donal McHale, Dublin Institute of Technology; Jordi Garcia, Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya

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Graduate Studies

other than their native one. ≠ demonstrate ethical leadership and a commitment to their personal professional development and life-long learning6. A graduate level of technological expertise in one or more of the technology fields.Critical Implementation PhaseIssuesAmong the lessons the partners have learned by experience with exchange programs is thecriticality of selecting the right partners and then interacting extensively enough, at each other'ssite, to build significant understanding, rapport and trust. Central to this understanding is in-depth cognizance of each other's vocabulary, academic calendar, course content and scheduling,credit and grade equivalencies, and instructional culture. Subsequently all of these plus theessential

Conference Session

Collaborations: International Case Studies & Exchanges

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Suzanne Scott

couldn’t chooseto be on teams with their best friends. “Brotherhood” among Arabs means loving their friends “forAllah,” in a cheerful, gentle, and kindly way [1]. We soon discovered that friendship in the Arabworld also meant extreme and unconditional loyalty. That loyalty even went so far as never refusinga request, no matter what the request. It is not uncommon for Arab students to copy the work of a“friend” or to help a “friend” by supplying examination answers. The Western idea of cheating wasnew to our students, and led to many discussions about how best to “help” their “friends” discovertheir own solutions to problems. Engineering ethics is explored in STEPS II, and the students aregiven case studies to evaluate. Respect and loyalty are

Conference Session

IT-based Instructional Technologies

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yi-Cheng Chen, Meiho Institute of Technology; Yi-Chien Lin, Meiho Institute of Technology; Ron Chuen Yeh, Meiho Institute of Technology, Taiwan; Kuo-Hung Tseng, Meiho Institute of Technology

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Information Systems

0.66 9 Information Ethics 1.38 20 1.79 23 0.41 26Management Human Resource Management 1.31 22 1.88 22 0.58 12 Strategic Management 1.26 24 1.71 26 0.44 22 Financial Management 1.2 26 1.7 27 0.5 17 Innovation Management 0.82 28 1.14 28 0.33 27 Introduction to Computer Science 3.1 1 3.27 1 0.17 28*Ordered by the rank of learned in education in each categoryEC Related Course Topics Software Engineers

Conference Session

Critical Issues in IT and IET: Focus Group

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gabriel Harley, IUPUI; Daniel Baldwin, IUPUI; Wanda Worley, IUPUI; Tresler Thurston, IUPUI; Stephen Hundley, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

. For theinstructor, blogs offer a transparent, online course management tool where class content can beposted without requisite Website authoring knowledge. For students, blogs offer flexibleopportunities for class participation, review, and collaboration. Popular blog sites include Page 15.513.5www.blogger.com, www.livejournal.com, and www.wordpress.com.The Pennsylvania State University College of Engineering eLearning Initiative, an effort to“expose undergraduate students within the College of Engineering to issues of globalization,ethics, and societal contexts in engineering practice,” extensively utilized blogs in the STS 233:Ethics &

Conference Session

New Learning Paradigms I

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kevin Anderson, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Christine Nicometo, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Sandra Courter, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Thomas McGlamery, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Traci Nathans-Kelly, University of Wisconsin, Madison

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Educational Research and Methods

approaches his/her work. Vincenti describes“normal” engineering as a social interaction that serves practical needs9. Public safety standardsand client desires must factor into the thinking of the engineer. Similarly, Davis finds thatengineering work is rooted in ethics10. Engineers have to weigh options, give reasons to pick oneoption and explain the reasoning for that option. Ethical questions critically factor into thisanalysis. Will this be safe? Will it be of high enough quality? Does it meet standards? But, asmentioned above, it’s not a simple analysis as organization factors of budgets and timeconstraints come into play. It’s an interplay of technical, organizational and public constraints.Furthermore, Bucciarelli notes that design engineers

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

John McGuire; John Kaplan; Kathleen Kaplan

needs; (d) an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams; (e) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems;(f) an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility; (g) an ability tocommunicate effectively; (h) the broad education necessary to understand the impact ofengineering solutions in a global and societal context; (i) a recognition of the need for,and an ability to engage in life-long learning; (j) a knowledge of contemporary issues; (k)an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary forengineering practice” [1].By blending these criteria with music, a definite relationship can be seen, as in Table 1.In this table, suppose “engineering” was substituted with “music.” Table

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Ronald Bennett; Debra Ricci; Arnold Weimerskirch

. Paul, Minneapolis, and Owatonna, Minnesota and in Rome. UST isMinnesota’s largest private educational institution. The University integrates liberal artseducation and career preparation, emphasizing values necessary for complete human Page 9.220.1development and responsible citizenship in contemporary society. UST provides qualityProceedings of the 2004 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2004, American Society for Engineering Educationeducation through an integration of theory and practice, enhancing students’ professionalcompetence and ethical judgment, and

Conference Session

Diversity Redefined: Nontraditional Views in Traditional Environments

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard R Harris, Northeastern University; Lauren Machunis, Northeastern University; William Tiga Tita, D'Amore-McKim Business School, Northeastern University

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Minorities in Engineering

pioneer and expert in distance learn- ing and eCommerce. He is also a Kent Fellow on Social Ethics from University of Southern California where he completed his post-doctoral studies. Dr. Tita’s research interests are in exploring the role of the Web in trade development and education and training, in general, for the emerging economies. Other primary teaching and research interests are professional ethics, e-commerce, entrepreneurship, social en- trepreneurship, and strategy in the global economy. Address: D’Amore-Kim School of Business, Northeastern University 360 Huntington Avenue, Rm.219A, HA Boston, MA 02115 Email: w.tita@neu.edu; wtigatita@yahoo.com Phone: 1-617-373-7259 Mobile: 1-508-735-7945

Conference Session

Integrating Engineering Economy into Curricula

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph Wilck IV, East Carolina University; Paul C. Lynch, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA; Paul J. Kauffmann P.E., East Carolina University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Economy

appropriate forthe general education of a college or university student. In the past an engineering economicscourse focused primarily on financial mathematics; however, the modern engineering economicscourse centers on financial decision making in addition to financial mathematics. These topicsare applicable, if not mandatory, for students pursuing interests in engineering, law, productdevelopment, public service, entrepreneurship, marketing, business, finance, political science,sociology, government, and ethics. This issue is timely because schools at various levels (e.g.,K-12, community colleges, and universities) are including the concepts of quantitative andfinancial literacy into their required curricula, with some being required by state

Conference Session

Enhancing the Underrepresented Student Experience

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William J. Davis P.E., The Citadel; Kevin C. Bower PE, The Citadel; Ronald W. Welch, The Citadel; Elizabeth Connor, The Citadel

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Minorities in Engineering

ethical development in engineering students.Dr. Ronald W. Welch, The Citadel Ron Welch (P.E.) received his B.S. degree in Engineering Mechanics from the United States Military Academy in 1982. He received his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Civil Engineering from the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana in 1990 and 1999, respectively. He became the Dean of Engineering at The Citadel on 1 July 2011. Prior to his current position, he was the Department Head of Civil Engineering at The University of Texas at Tyler from Jan 2007 to June 2011 as well as served in the Corps of Engineers for over 24 years including eleven years on the faculty at the United States Military Academy.Ms. Elizabeth Connor, The Citadel Elizabeth

Conference Session

Design in Engineering Education Division Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Martin William Weiser, Eastern Washington University; Hani Serhal Saad, Eastern Washington University; Robert E. Gerlick, Eastern Washington University

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Design in Engineering Education

forward project.The final course grade is an average of the draft and final report, design review and finalpresentation, weekly reports, team evaluations, and a qualitative self-evaluation. In additionstudents were tested on engineering ethics and were required to submit a life-long learningportfolio. The strong and weak projects are chosen based on these parameters. These same toolsare used with the two quarter method with a more formative approach during the first quarter anda more summative approach during the second quarter. The authors believe that these criteriareflect the nature of the course and are a good assessment tool.Student Perceptions and Instructor EvaluationsWe have continued the data collection and analysis that was presented

Conference Session

International Division Technical Session 9

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Scott C Streiner, University of Pittsburgh; Sydnie Cunningham Cunningham, University of Tulsa; Shaobo Huang, University of Southern California; Svetlana Levonisova, University of Southern California; Cheryl Matherly, The University of Tulsa; Mary E. Besterfield-Sacre, University of Pittsburgh; Larry J. Shuman, University of Pittsburgh; Gisele Ragusa, University of Southern California; Daria A Kotys-Schwartz, University of Colorado, Boulder

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International

focuses on improving the engineering educational experience, emphasizing assessment of learning and problem solving abilities, and studying the ethical behavior of engineers and engineering managers. He has led the development of a very successful cooperative engineering education program and an innovative study abroad program. He is currently the Chair of the Global Engineering Exchange Executive Committee. Dr. Shuman is the founding editor of Advances in Engineering Education, and an ASEE Fellow. He holds a BSEE from the University of Cincinnati and a PhD in Operations Research from the Johns Hopkins University.Dr. Gisele Ragusa, University of Southern California Dr. Gisele Ragusa is an associate professor at the

Conference Session

Student Learning, Problem Solving, & Critical Thinking 2

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ben D Radhakrishnan, National University

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

Daydiscussion is at the beginning of each class (two or three students present in each class). Thisapproach engages the students from the beginning of the class to be active, attentive and engage.As an example – in the Engineering Management Concepts course, the students will look for amanagement related news or event and present it. They could be on human resources management,engineering management or engineering ethics, etc. The student opens the URL for the class andstarts the discussion. In the Sustainability courses, students will bring news items (or events)directly relating to the sustainability – energy, water, environment, policy, equity or economics. Inthe Globalization class, with so much going on the world today students bring latest topics

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David M. Feinauer P.E., Norwich University; Michael W. Prairie, Norwich University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

engagement LL-c Start earlier in the semester LL-d Everyone doesn’t have to do everything; focus on the process LL-e Being part of something bigger than the individual project has a positive effect on the work ethic of some studentsElectrical and Computer Engineering TeamsThe permanent magnet generator’s (PMG) design is that of a rotor comprised of two quarter-inchthick steel plates with permanent magnets mounted on each plate with alternating north-southorientation, and a stator with enamel coated magnet-wire coils mounted in the gap between therotating magnet plates. Solid models of the rotor were created in SolidWorks and machined onan automated machining center. Three reference rotor designs were

Conference Session

Issues in ET Education I

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Enrique Barbieri, University of North Texas

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

. Then, by association, ET graduates focus on using current or emerging technologyto solve engineering problems that industry faces in the short to medium time frame. Graduates focus onthe operations, testing, and improvement of engineered systems, processes, and products whileincorporating economic principles and considering social, ethical and environmental impacts. Graduatesalso display an ability to design systems, components, or processes for engineering problems appropriateto the objectives of each program.Program Fundamentals, Objectives & EmphasisBSET programs require integral and differential calculus as well as basic science courses to applyanalysis techniques and implement solutions for engineering design problems and system

Conference Session

Gainful Employment: Preparing Technicians to Satisfy the Needs of Industry

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David I. Spang, Burlington County College

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Two Year College Division

conversions Ethics and professionalism Programmable logic controllers Problem solving skills Project management Teamwork and conflict resolution skills Safety and hazardous material handling Written and oral communication Statistical analysis Understanding of specifications and technical documentsWith the results of the one-day planning conference, a week-long summer workshop with multi-disciplined (technical and non-technical) and multi-segmented (secondary, two-year college andfour-year college) faculty and administrators was held to examine the current curriculum interms of alignment with the identified technical and non-technical skill

Conference Session

Engineering Leadership Development Constituent Committee Division Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bruce DeRuntz, Southern Illinois University Carbondale; Rhonda K. Kowalchuk, Southern Illinois University Carbondale; John W. Nicklow, Southern Illinois University Carbondale

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Engineering Leadership Development Division

leadershipprogram, their employers, and their countries.IntroductionDeveloping the next generation of engineering leaders is an economic imperative that is sharedby most countries. The National Academy of Engineering1 (NAE), Engineer of 2020 initiativeemphasizes the need for future engineers to work in a technologically advanced global economythat is constantly changing. A goal of the initiative is “to educate technically proficient engineerswho are broadly educated, see themselves as global citizens, can be leaders in business and Page 24.672.2public service, and who are ethically grounded.”1 (p. 51). Universities have responded to thisimperative by

Conference Session

Assessment of Learning in ECE

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mohammed Taqiuddin Taher, DeVry University, Addison; Ahmed S. Khan, DeVry University, DuPage

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Electrical and Computer

Keller Graduate School of Management., and his Ph.D. from Colorado State University. His research interests are in the areas of Nanotechnology, Fiber Optic Communications, Faculty Development, Application of Telecommunications Technologies in Distance Education, and Social and Ethical Implications of Tech- nology. He is the author of many educational papers and presentations. He has authored/coauthored the following books: • Nanotechnology: Ethical and Social Implications (2012) • Technology and Society: Issues for the 21st Century and Beyond 3E, (2008) • The Telecommunications Fact Book and Illustrated Dictionary 2E (2006) • Fiber Optic Communication: An Applied Approach, Prentice Hall, N.J.(2002) • Technology and

Conference Session

Curriculum & Student Enrollment I

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Immanuel Adaikalaraj Edinbarough, University of Texas, Brownsville; Posinasetti Nageswara Rao, University of Northern Iowa; Kanchan Das, East Carolina University

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Engineering Technology

Curriculum 1. Clearly an element, but first must deliver the basics and economics. Economic, Green and Sustainability as well as Ethics are very important, but not without proper basics of the manufacturing science. Otherwise, it is politically correct but not very useful. 2. These topics need to be incorporated into popular textbooks. 3. Student Exchange Program with other countries. 4. We should have a general sustainability course that will address sustainability issues in manufacturing and non-manufacturing process. 5. Include sustainability considerations in all manufacturing/related course material. 6. Has to include some sort of Introduction and how it applies. 7. Has to be separated from political

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William C. Oakes, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Carla B. Zoltowski, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Monica E. Cardella, Purdue University, West Lafayette; William Travis Horton, Purdue University

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First-Year Programs

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 development and assessment, leadership, and assistive technology.Dr. Monica E Cardella, Purdue University, West Lafayette Monica Cardella is an Associate Professor of Engineering Education and an Affiliate in the Division of Environmental and Ecological Engineering at Purdue University. She plays a leadership role in Purdue’s first-semester first-year engineering course which serves approximately 1,800 students each year. She is also the Director of the MEDLEE (Mathematics and Engineering Design Learning

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bradley A. Striebig, James Madison University; Maria Papadakis, James Madison University; Adebayo Ogundipe, James Madison University; Samuel Albert Morton III, James Madison University

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Environmental Engineering

apply mathematics, science and engineering principles. b. Ability to design and conduct experiments, analyze and interpret data. c. Ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs. d. Ability to function on multidisciplinary teams. e. Ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems. f. Understanding of professional and ethical responsibility. g. Ability to communicate effectively. h. The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context. i. Recognition of the need for and an ability to engage in life-long learning. j. Knowledge of contemporary issues. k. Ability to use the techniques, skills and modern engineering tools

Conference Session

Global Engineering Education Cross-Cultural Awareness and Social Impacts

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Claudio da Rocha Brito, Science and Education Research Council; Melany M. Ciampi, Safety, Health and Environment Research Organization; Rosa Maria Castro Fernandes Vasconcelos, Universidade de Minho; Luis Alfredo Martins Amaral P.E., University of Minho; Victor Freitas de Azeredo Barros, Science and Education Research Council

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International

supply thecomprehensive understanding swiftly transforming field demands. It is a full-time PhD programthat lasts two years, offering classes conducted on an undergraduate-type schedule.It has a curriculum that addresses the time-crunch problem by integrating professional practicesinto the technical curriculum — that is, professional practices are contextualized in engineeringin ways that reinforce and strengthen students’ understanding and their ability to apply thatunderstanding to address engineering problems. Throughout their graduate program, studentswork to master the engineering body of knowledge and simultaneously become skillfulcommunicators, ethical decision makers, team leaders, creative thinkers and problem solvers.Today, engineers

Conference Session

Early College Retention Programs

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Yvonne Ng

students practice them in a “semi- professional” setting. Written communication, project planning, ethical decision-making and collaborative problem-solving are the essential “soft skills” required for success in any professional engineer. The freshman program at Bucknell University, for example, has students create an ADA-compliant project proposal for the university. This experience impresses upon the Page 10.1194.2 students the importance of making sound technical suggestions and being able to present the required information to persuade (often non-technical) decision makers about ethically