Conference Session

FPD6 - First Year Curricula Development

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kerry Meyers, University of Notre Dame; John Uhran, University of Notre Dame; Catherine Pieronek, University of Notre Dame; Dan Budny, University of Pittsburgh; John Ventura, Christian Brothers University; Patricia Ralston, University of Louisville; John K. Estell, Ohio Northern University; Constance Slaboch, University of Notre Dame; Brenda Hart, University of Louisville; Rebecca Ladewski, University of Notre Dame

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First-Year Programs

, Assistant Superintendent, Merrillville Public Schools, INDr. John Hutton, Assistant Superintendent (Secondary), Valparaiso School Corporation, INMr. Garry DeRossett, Principal of Boone Grove High School, IN12:30 - 2:00 p.m. LunchSpeaker: Michael Littman, Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, PrincetonUniversity “Educating Future Engineers and Citizens about the Grand Tradition in Engineering”2:15 - 3:45 p.m. Session #3: The Place of Humanities in the Engineering CurriculumDr. Gary Downey, Panel Leader, Professor of Science and Technology in Society, Virginia TechDr. Deborah Johnson, Professor of Applied Ethics in Science, Technology, and Society,University of VirginiaDr. Cornelius Delaney, Professor of Philosophy and Co-Director of the

Conference Session

Global Engineering in an Interconnected World

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gregg Warnick, Brigham Young University; Spencer Magleby, Brigham Young University; Robert Todd, Brigham Young University; Alan Parkinson, Brigham Young University

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International

publicity and media relations for the department. He holds a B.S. in Manufacturing Engineering Technology and a Masters Degree in Technology Management from Brigham Young University and is currently pursuing a PhD in Educational Leadership from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. His dissertation research is focused on how to help engineers become leaders in a global environment utilizing capstone courses and other project-based curriculum. He worked for BD Medical for nearly13 years including work as a project/program manager, business leader, technical services leader, product development engineer, and quality engineer. In addition, he provided project management and ethics training to many

Conference Session

Multinational and International Design

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew Mehalik, University of Pittsburgh

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Design in Engineering Education

environments; Page 13.573.4 Develop viable, marketable products that address sustainable development needs; Gain knowledge and skills in product realization and project management, including the ability to transfer a work in progress to other team members of engineering/business students; Understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context and achieve insight into professional and ethical responsibilities.The overall E-teams’ assignment was to develop a sustainable product from concept to prototypeto business plan. In doing this, students learned about needs

Collection

2003 GSW

Authors

Richard Bannerot; Ross Kastor

. This paper describes thechanges in the course content and philosophy as a result of this review. These changeshave resulted from a decision to remove most of the course “content” and focus on a very“hands-on” approach (on the instructors’ part) to managing and encouraginginterdisciplinary teams working on interdisciplinary projects. Previously the courseintroduced a variety of design related topics: the design process, oral and writtencommunications, risk analysis, ISO 9000, engineering ethics, statistics, optimization,present value analysis, and neural networks. Capstone ExperiencesAn excellent overview of engineering capstone courses in the United States is found inReference 1. Capstone design courses in

Conference Session

Mechanics Education Programs and Projects

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christopher Papadopoulos

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Mechanics

AC 2008-2537: ASSESSING COGNITIVE REASONING AND LEARNING INMECHANICSChris Papadopoulos, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Chris Papadopoulos earned BS degrees in Civil Engineering and Mathematics from Carnegie Mellon University, and a PhD in Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, Cornell University. He previously served on the faculty of Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, where he is currently a research associate, grant writer, lecturer, and director of educational programs. His research interests include biomechanics, nonlinear structural mechanics, computational mechanics, engineering education, and engineering ethics. He is an active member of American Society for

Conference Session

Use of Summer Research Programs in Civil Engineering Education

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dennis Truax, Mississippi State University; Emma Seiler, Mississippi State University; Donna Reese, Mississippi State University

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Civil Engineering

high schoolsophomores and juniors. The resulting Mississippi Summer Transportation Institute (MSTI) wasdeveloped with several specific objectives. First, we wanted to expose the participating studentsto science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) as it applies to the transportationand the civil engineering profession. MSTI was also designed to introduce participants to thenumerous technical and professional career opportunities that exist in the transportation industry. Page 13.120.2A third objective was to provide opportunities for the students to develop leadership skills andimprove their work ethic. Finally, it was hoped that

Conference Session

Educating for Results: Tools used in Engineering Technology

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen Hundley, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis; Terri Talbert-Hatch, Indiana University; Joshua Killey, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis; Elizabeth Wager, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis

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Engineering Technology

% 10% 15% Computer skills Ethics Self-motivated match credentials meet qualifications flexibility diversity public service/customer service critical thinking Professionalism-at work on time-appropriate behavior teamworkAgain these answers greatly depend on the sector and field of the interviewees. However, threeof the six respondents stated that a strong ethical foundation, good computer skills, and theability to back up educational

Conference Session

Computer ET Innovation

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Forsman, Pennsylvania State University-Erie

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Engineering Technology

formthat the student could re-play over and over? Could student-instructor interaction be handledelectronically in an effective manner?One of the concerns related to e-learning might be the loss of the tangential “information” thatwould be lost with a decrease in face to face time with the students. How does one get impressupon the student the value of ethics and academic integrity related to the engineering professionthat is not specifically stated in the course outline, yet come up in class numerous times duringthe semester? Case in point would be the issue of simply filling in the summary sheet forcoupled assignments with duplicate information rather than going back though thedocumentation to enter the computed values. Being sloppy in this

Conference Session

Outcomes of Cooperative Education Assignments

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer Johrendt, University of Windsor; Schantal Hector, University of Windsor; Michelle Watters, AUTO21; Derek Northwood, University of Windsor; Geri Salinitri, University of Windsor; Arunita Jaekel, University of Windsor; Karen Benzinger, University of Windsor

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Cooperative & Experiential Education

education8 beyond the four-yearprogram. According to Parsons et al.6 the environment of engineering education has changedover the past decade with new broader learning objectives as required in the ABET criteria.These objectives include ethics, teamwork, and critical thinking. Many of the learning outcomesin the ABET engineering criteria will be embedded in the social context within whichengineering work is done. The need arises in creating learning outcomes that include social skillsdevelopment woven into the cooperative education experience6.Whilst the CEAB criteria for accreditation have in the past been more prescriptive, and lessoutcomes-based, than those of ABET, the new accreditation criteria to be used for accreditationvisits starting in

Conference Session

Knowing Our Students, Faculty, and Profession

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brent Jesiek, Purdue University; Maura Borrego, Virginia Tech; Kacey Beddoes, Virginia Tech; Miguel Hurtado, Purdue University

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Educational Research and Methods

research, particularly in the U.S. Wankat, for example, analyzed Journalof Engineering Education articles from 1993-1997 (n = 230) and 1993-2002 (n = 597).7-8 Sincethe journal did not use author-defined keywords during these periods, the author generated thefollowing list of categories and assigned up to four categories to each article:1. Teaching 7. ABET* 13. Distance Education* 19. Retention2. Computers 8. Learning 14. Communication/Writing 20. Programming*3. Design 9. First Year 15. Ethics 21. Aeronautical Eng**4. Assessment 10. Curriculum 16. Experiential/Hands On* 22. Quality,5. Groups/Teams 11. Laboratory 17

Conference Session

Learning as a Community

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Timothy Hinds, Michigan State University; Thomas Wolff, Michigan State University; Neeraj Buch, Michigan State University; Amanda Idema, Michigan State University; Cynthia Helman, Michigan State University

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First-Year Programs

College offers multidisciplinary programs in the social sciences founded ona model of liberal education and designed to prepare students for law school, graduate study,decision-making roles in public and private enterprise. Students examine how public policyproblems are identified, analyzed, and resolved in the United States and globally.13Residential College in the Arts and HumanitiesThe Residential College in the Arts and Humanities (RCAH) is an interdisciplinary college forundergraduate students interested in the global connections between literature, history, ethics,culture, world languages, the visual and performing arts, and their own civic engagement in thesefields of work and study. Students, faculty, visitors, and staff are able to

Conference Session

Capstone Design II

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Todd, Brigham Young University; Christopher Mattson, Brigham Young University; Gregg Warnick, Brigham Young University; Ryan Dymock, Brigham Young University

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Design in Engineering Education

member of the AIAA Multidisciplinary Design Optimization Technical Committee since 2003.Gregg Warnick, Brigham Young University External Relations and Intern Coordinator for the Mechanical Engineering department in the Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering and Technology at BYU. He works directly with industry to recruit projects for Capstone and is working to increase international project opportunities for students. Interests include global technology issues, project management, ethics, and manufacturing processes. Gregg has a Master of Technology Management degree and a BS in Manufacturing Engineering Technology, from Brigham Young University. He is completing a PhD in Educational

Collection

1996 Annual Conference

Authors

Steve Howell; Ken Collier; Debra Larson; Jerry Hatfield

division ismanaged by a faculty member who role plays as a division manager. This paper describes the piloted junior level Path to Synthesis course, called EGR386 Engineering Design III - The Methods, which is vertically integrated with thesophomore course, EGR 286 Engineering Design II - The Process. The junior courseemphasizes analytical engineering skills along with sophisticated project managementtechniques including subcontract management. Written and oral communication skillsand topics on professionalism and ethics are also addressed. Greater emphasis is placedon rigorous planning and scheduling, cost estimation and economics, and coordination ofefforts between: the Design II and III teams, the Design III students and the customer,and

Collection

1996 Annual Conference

Authors

Denise Dorricott; Richard Devon

exists incontent domains such as business, economics, and especially in medical education.29 Much can be learnedfrom models developed in these domains. The practice of engineering, however, necessitates a slightlydifferent approach. The goals of the former disciplines are to derive an optimal strategy or diagnosis that willthen be applied. There is little opportunity to test one's solution, learn from authentic feedback, and reviseone's solution accordingly. In medical education, such testing represents an ethical conflict, and in economicsand business, outcomes can usually only be assessed in the long term. Thus, a different framework is requiredfor engineering, which includes both problems and cases in the form of authentic design projects and

Collection

1996 Annual Conference

Authors

Michael L. Smith; Mary R. Marlino; Jeff V. Kouri; D. Neal Barlow; A. George Havener

economic issues, legal and ethical issues that affect space-exploration and the use of nucleardevices in space are also discussed. An example requiring the cadets to consider important non-technical issuesis the following question taken from the first-term final examination: At this time, scientists from other countries are being considered for participation in the initial Falcon Base research team. Sheik (Dr.) Abdul Rhammani from the Saudi Arabian Center of Petroleum Research, Dr. Judith Spieglemen from the Israel Geological Institute, and Prof. Annibel Zirkofsvich from the Bosnian Center for Infectious Disease Studies are three foreign nationals being considered for the mission. What impact on mission planning

Conference Session

Been There, Done That: Advice for NEEs

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Engelken, Arkansas State University

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New Engineering Educators

involved, with NEE typically feeling less concerned about these changes than SEE, and sometimes naturally a bit defensive about discussions of such. The perceived/debated changes typically fall under one or more of the following categories: A. High school preparation less rigorous and thorough, and sometimes more “politically correct”, than in the past. Page 14.293.8 B. Students too used to an overly affluent and leisurely lifestyle, with an associated compromise of work habits and work ethic, including those associated with studying. C. As implied by 1.-5. above, students more skilled and comfortable with, and

Conference Session

Assessment

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Meyer, Purdue University

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Educational Research and Methods

) 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 safety, manufacturability, and sustainability;(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 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 issues; and(k) an ability to use

Conference Session

Forum on Collaborative Information Literacy Programs

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Honora Nerz, North Carolina State University; Lisa Bullard, North Carolina State University

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Engineering Libraries

11.1309.7Connecting in the Junior Year: CHE 395Juniors take CHE 395, Professional Development Seminar. Student learning objectives include: a) Demonstrate skills that reflect the broader professional qualities necessary for success in their careers, including • ethics and professional responsibilities • oral communications • activities in team structures. b) Write clear professional documents, including technical reports, summaries, and/or research papers. c) Demonstrate a broader knowledge of leading edge chemical engineering or other disciplines, and/or obtain a more advanced knowledge of chemical engineering or other scientific fields.An engineering librarian visits the class early in the semester to talk about

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Alley, Virginia Tech; Jenny Lo, Virginia Tech; Whitney Edmister, Virginia Tech

Spanning two semesters and framing a summer research experience, the technicalcommunication course sequence that was tested has been designed both to enrich the summerresearch experiences of undergraduates and to attract other undergraduates to pursue suchresearch experiences. As shown in Figure 1, the first part of the proposed course, which was Page 11.1049.3taught in the spring before the summer research experience, was to prepare undergraduates forthat research experience by having them apply and be selected for research positions, learn aboutbest research practices (including ethics in research), and perform a literature review on

Conference Session

ABET Accreditation of Multidisciplinary Programs

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Helgeson, University of Tennessee-Martin; Edward Wheeler, University of Tennessee-Martin

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

and outcomes. The department’s adopted outcomes andobjectives are monitored by analysis of the FE results, alumni surveys, employer surveys, anddepartmentally developed assessment tools.The FE results are used extensively to monitor the ability of UT Martin engineering graduates toperform basic engineering and economic analysis. Secondary use involves using the results tomonitor for a basic understanding of ethics. This paper concentrates on the use of the FEexamination scores and problems associated with the use of those scores.CurriculumThe total hours required for the B.S.E degree are 128. In 1999, concentration area electives wereapproved and published in the University catalog. The total number of elective hours requiredwas set at 21

Conference Session

ELD Poster Session

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bruce Reid, Pennsylvania State University-Wilkes-Barre

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Engineering Libraries

of hockey in theUnited States and produced a new generation of Americans for the NHL. Bob Allen, whooperated the Olympic Center during the 1980 Winter Games claimed Herb was also a “mastermotivator, and a great thinker” (The Associated Press, 2003, ¶ 22). Herb constantly emphasizedto all the student athletes that “athletics had given them the privilege of acquiring a collegeeducation-a tool you could use for the rest of your life” H. Brooks (personal communications,September-December, 1972).Three consistent factors found in the styles of these four coaches that enabled them to becomesuccessful coaches and managers have roots in their strong family backgrounds. None werewealthy, but they all possessed a deep work ethic and strong desire for

Conference Session

Curricular Issues in Computing

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Secil Caskurlu, Purdue University; Iryna Ashby, Purdue University; Marisa Exter, Purdue University

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Diversity

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Computing & Information Technology

; the ability to demonstrate ethical judgment andintegrity; intercultural skills; the capacity for continued learning, and general breadth of skillsand knowledge 5. Thus, having disciplinary knowledge is not enough. Today’s workplacerequires applying such knowledge towards analysis, decision-making, and problem solvingwithin a complex environment6-8. 2Formal Education and Computing Professionals’ Needs It is therefore unsurprising that, in the Computing Science Curricula 2013 final report, theJoint Task Force on Computing Curricula9 stated that The education that undergraduates in computer science receive must adequately prepare

Conference Session

Edifying Engineering Education through Multidisciplinary Efforts

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nael Barakat P.E., Texas A&M University, Kingsville; David Ramirez, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Selahattin Ozcelik, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; John Austin McCoy, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Aws Al-Shalash; Jong-Won Choi, Texas A&M University, Kingsville

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Diversity

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

Paper ID #20602The CASCADE Experience: An Innovative Cascaded Peer-Mentoring ProjectDr. Nael Barakat P.E., Texas A&M University, Kingsville Dr. Nael Barakat is a professor of Mechanical Engineering and Associate Dean for Research and Grad- uate Studies at Texas A&M University - Kingsville. He is a registered professional engineer in Ontario, Canada, and a fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). His areas of interest include Controls, Robotics, Automation, Systems dynamics and Integration, Mechatronics and Energy Harvesting, as well as Engineering Ethics, professionalism, and Education. Dr

Conference Session

Integrated Activities for Green Energy and Manufacturing Education

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu Husanu, Drexel University (Tech.); Yalcin Ertekin, Drexel University (Tech.); Richard Chiou, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.); Michael G. Mauk, Drexel University

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Diversity

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Manufacturing

combinedelectrical and mechanical engineering technology major, with several courses related torenewable energy, energy conversion, green energy manufacturing and sustainability. Our maingoal is to create a highly skilled professional workforce ready to “hit the ground running” aftergraduation and also having most of the qualities of a “global engineer”, a critical thinker and aninnovator which is in total agreement with ABET criterion 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 safety, manufacturability, and sustainability”)[7], [8]. During the past 8 years, our ET program developed courses oriented towards energyconversion

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Poster Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wei Zhang, Zhejiang University; Yuexin Jiang, Zhejiang University; Xiaofeng Tang, Pennsylvania State University

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Diversity

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

management, Hangzhou Dianzi University 2007-2012 Associate Pro- fessor, School of management, Hangzhou Dianzi University 2005-2007 Assistant Professor, School of management, Hangzhou Dianzi UniversityMiss Yuexin Jiang, Zhejiang University Master degree candidate in School of Public Affairs in Zhejiang University. Research direction: Educa- tional Economy and Management.Dr. Xiaofeng Tang, Pennsylvania State University Xiaofeng Tang is a postdoctoral fellow in engineering ethics at Penn State University. He received his Ph.D. in Science and Technology Studies from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 University Innovation & Entrepreneurship

Conference Session

Listening and Negotiation

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Adjo A Amekudzi-Kennedy, Georgia Institute of Technology; Kevin D. Hall, University of Arkansas; Trevor Scott Harding, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Amy J Moll, Boise State University; Janet Callahan, Boise State University

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Minorities in Engineering, Women in Engineering

earned his Ph.D. from the University of Illinois in 1993 prior to joining the faculty of the University of Arkansas. Hall is very active in both the research and education communities. He has published more than 70 articles and given more than 150 presentations to various groups. His primary teaching and research interests include pavement design, materials, construction, and rehabilitation, in addition to the topics of professionalism, licensure, and ethics. On the education front, he serves as the co-Chair of the ASCE Body of Knowledge Education Fulfillment Committee (BOKEdFC), and is an active participant in the Civil Engineering Division of ASEE. In terms of technical/research efforts, he currently serves on eight

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship and Innovation in First-Year Programs

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Curtis Abel, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Kristin Boudreau, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Diversity

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

Through a Humanistic Lens” in Engineering Studies 2015 and ”A Game-Based Approach to Information Literacy and Engi- neering in Context” (with Laura Hanlan) in Proceedings of the Frontiers in Education Conference 2015. A classroom game she developed with students and colleagues at WPI, ”Humanitarian Engineering Past and Present: Worcester’s Sewage Problem at the Turn of the Twentieth Century” was chosen by the Na- tional Academy of Engineering as an ”Exemplary Engineering Ethics Activity” that prepares students for ”ethical practice, research, or leadership in engineering.” c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Negotiating a Nineteenth-Century Solution  AbstractThis

Conference Session

Experiences of Diverse Students

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joel Alejandro Mejia, Angelo State University; Amy Wilson-Lopez, Utah State University, Department of Teacher Education and Leadership; Andrea L. Robledo, Angelo State University; Renata A. Revelo, University of Illinois, Chicago

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

theshower chair adjustable headrest – mentioned that she wanted to provide solutions to people intheir community working at a meat-packing plant. However, she desisted from addressing thatspecific problem because she thought it would become very politicized. She understood that hercommunity had a history of struggle and subjugation and wanted to prevent any harm to them.This is a clear example of conciencia and empathy. Living in a liminal state5 provided Sofia witha different set of decision-making skills and approaches to solve problems in the community. Shewas aware that options were limited by economics, politics, and social constraints. In this way,Sofia demonstrated an understanding of the importance of ethics in engineering. Ethics

Conference Session

New Tools for Teaching Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bernd Steffensen, University of Applied Sciences Darmstadt; Kathryn A. Neeley, University of Virginia

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

goal was to prepare graduates forengineering practice by equipping them with contextual (also sometimes called “professional”)skills. These calls for reform resulted in the EC2000 accreditation criteria, which require, amongother things, that graduates demonstrate the ability to integrate “realistic constraints such aseconomic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, andsustainability” into the design process, including the development of new products. This ability,in turn, rests on other abilities including an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams; anability to define and solve problems; an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility;an ability to communicate effectively; the

Conference Session

First- and Second-year Design and Professional Development in BME

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Emma K. Frow, Arizona State University; Michael R. Caplan, Arizona State University

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Biomedical

teaching with engineers and scientists has been geared towards encouraging them to think about the broader social, ethical and political dimensions of their research and training.Dr. Michael R. Caplan, Arizona State University Michael Caplan earned his undergraduate degrees from The University of Texas at Austin and his PhD from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Following post-doctoral research at Duke University Medical Center in Cell Biology, Michael joined the faculty of Arizona State University in 2003, and he is now an Associate Professor in Biomedical Engineering. Dr. Caplan’s research focuses on molecular cooperativity in drug targeting, bio-sensing, and cell sig- naling. Current projects align along