Collection

2022 CIEC

Authors

Helen McNally

ETD 335 Nanoethics, It is Not Small in Magnitude Helen A. McNally Purdue UniversityAbstractThis work in progress presents the implementation of nanoethics learning. The introduction ofnanotechnology into an engineering technology program is explained briefly. The ideas ofnanotechnology and ethical concerns are introduced in two courses (graduate andundergraduate.) This paper focuses on the on the nanoethics portion of the courses includingassignments, readings, and class sessions. A set of questions for nanoethics is presented alongwith

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2016 Rocky Mountain Section Conference

Authors

Angela R. Bielefeldt; Daniel Knight; Christopher Swan; Nathan Canney

courses; over 1100 survey responses were received. Over 50% of therespondents taught students about professional practice issues and the societal impacts ofengineering and technology in one or more of their courses; only 12% did not include any topicsrelated to social or ethical issues in their courses. Faculty most commonly reported teachingthese topics in senior capstone design (41%); 30% also taught these issues in graduate levelcourses. The majority of the respondents felt that both undergraduate and graduate studenteducation on these issues was not adequate (67% and 80%, respectively).KeywordsEthics; societal impacts; sustainability.BackgroundThere is general consensus that engineers need to perform their duties in an ethical manner

Conference Session

Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Technical Session 5

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Weichert, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Hoda Eldardiry, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT)

Paper ID #46252Educating a Responsible AI Workforce: Piloting a Curricular Module on AIPolicy in a Graduate Machine Learning CourseMr. James Weichert, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University James Weichert is a recent M.S. graduate from the Virginia Tech Computer Science Department, where he studied AI ethics, policy and education. Starting fall 2025, James will be joining the faculty at the University of Washington Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering as an Assistant Teaching Professor.Hoda Eldardiry, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Eldardiry is an Associate Professor of

Collection

1999 Annual Conference

Authors

Sal Arnaldo

Session 1615 Teaching Moral Reasoning Skills Within Standard Civil Engineering Courses Sal G. Arnaldo, P.E. City of Tallahassee Public Works Department/ University of Florida Department of Civil EngineeringAbstractThis paper guides civil engineering educators in identifying ways in which moral reasoningskills, keyed to current engineering ethics codes, can be effectively taught within standardundergraduate civil engineering courses. Practical

Conference Session

Learning Outside the Classroom

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brian A. Burt, University of Michigan; Donald D. Carpenter, Lawrence Technological University; Cynthia J. Finelli, University of Michigan; Trevor Scott Harding, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Janel A. Sutkus, Carnegie Mellon University; Matthew Holsapple, University of Michigan; Robert M. Bielby, University of Michigan; Eunjong Ra, University of Michigan

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Educational Research and Methods

the Center of Teaching & Learning at Lawrence Tech where he was responsible for conducting faculty development programs. In addition, Dr. Carpenter actively conducts educational and pedagogical research on teamwork, leadership, and ethical development and is Kern Fellow for En- trepreneurial Education.Cynthia J. Finelli, University of Michigan Dr. Cynthia Finelli, Ph.D., is Director of the Center for Research and Learning in Engineering and re- search associate professor in the College of Engineering at the University of Michigan. In addition, she actively pursues research in engineering education and assists other faculty in their scholarly projects. She is past Chair of the Educational Research and Methods

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL) Poster Session

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Roman Taraban, Texas Tech University; Alberto Giussani, Texas Tech University; William M. Marcy P.E., Texas Tech University; Paul A. Terrell, Texas Tech University; Sweta Saraff, IHR Kolkata; Ramakrishna Biswal, Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, National Institute Technology, Rourkela

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

in a team concept with a deep sense of responsibilityDr. William M. Marcy P.E., Texas Tech University Professor and Director of the Murdough Center for Engineering Professionalism. Dr. Marcy is a licensed professional engineer in the State of Texas (84408). Bill has more than 45 years of experience as a management consultant, engineering educator, software developer and licensed professional engineer. After retiring as Provost of Texas Tech in 2008 he returned part time as Professor and Director of the Murdough Center for Engineering Professionalism in the Whitacre College of Engineering. He teaches engineering ethics on-line at both the undergraduate and graduate level. More than 5,500 engineering students have

Conference Session

Materials Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Sabrina Starr Jedlicka, Lehigh University

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Materials

Paper ID #29292Using Creative Writing as a Tool for Learning Professional Developmentin Materials Science and EngineeringDr. Sabrina Starr Jedlicka, Lehigh University American c Society for Engineering Education, 2020Using Creative Writing as a Tool for Learning Professional Development in Materials Science & EngineeringAbstractCourses in professional development can be a catch-all to address student skill building in areassuch as technical writing, communication, career path reflection, and ethics. While each of theseskills is important to student development, the

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amit Jain, Boise State University; Noah Salzman, Boise State University; Donald Winiecki, Boise State University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Engineering Education from Purdue University.Dr. Donald Winiecki, Boise State University Don Winiecki, Ed.D., Ph.D. is the ‘Professor of Ethics & Morality in Professional Practice‘ in the Boise State University, College of Engineering. He teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in ‘Foundational Values‘ and ‘Professional Ethics‘ in the Computer Science Department and Organizational Performance & Workplace Learning Department in the Boise State University College of Engineering. His research focuses on the attributes of technology and technology-in-use as a reflection on, and an influence on social morals and social ethics. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019

Conference Session

DEED Melange

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Libby Osgood P. Eng, Dalhousie University and University of Prince Edward Island; Clifton R Johnston P.Eng., Dalhousie University

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Design in Engineering Education

ability assessment technique waspiloted in the Winter of 2013 at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The design abilityconstruct was defined as an ability to define the problem, evaluate alternatives, and communicatethe design. This was derived from a literature review and accreditation materials. Four-pointLikert-scale items were also included concerning ethical awareness, which was defined asknowledge of equal treatment of all persons, ethical conduct in all situations, appreciatingcultural diversity for all ethnicities, and possessing a keen awareness of engineers’ responsibilityto society.The quantitative instrument was piloted to 240 students with a 10% response rate. While someitems displayed a statistically significant result

Conference Session

REU at VaNTH & Graduate Programs in BME

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Stephanie Bird; Mark D'Avila; Penny Hirsch

, Northwestern, the University of Texas atAustin, and the Harvard-MIT Division of Health Sciences and Technology-- have developed anenriched program for the undergraduates from other institutions who participate in their effortsthrough the NSF-funded Research Experience for Undergraduates (REUs). Although the VaNTHREU program is designed primarily to involve these undergraduates in the VaNTH mission—thedevelopment of cutting edge curricular material for bioengineers that is based on research in thelearning sciences about how bioengineers learn-- the enriched program also helps studentsdevelop the core competencies necessary for professional success, such as problem analysis,team management, written and oral communication, and professional ethics

Collection

2015 ASEE Zone 3 Conference

Authors

Sarah Jurak; Emil Jurak; Ramazan Asmatulu

biology differs from the biological sciences in that in thebiological sciences the cell is studied in order to understand how it works and in syntheticbiology they design and create a new cell. 2 Associated with these areas of research are concernsabout bioethics, responsible conduct and safety.Bioethics is “a relatively recent field of academic inquiry that deals with the ethical, legal, socialand cultural implications of the biosciences and their application in biotechnology.” 3 There areinherent safety risks involved with biotechnology and synthetic biology because these areas ofresearch involve designing new materials which have the potential of having unintended

Conference Session

Social Responsibility and Social Justice I: Pedagogical Perspectives

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jonathan Beever, University of Central Florida; Andrew O. Brightman, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

Paper ID #16973A Principlist Approach for Thinking About the Social Impacts of Engineer-ingDr. Jonathan Beever, University of Central Florida Jonathan Beever is Assistant Professor of Philosophy and faculty with the Texts & Technology Program at The University of Central Florida. He has held postdoctoral positions with Penn State’s Rock Ethics Institute and with Purdue University’s Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering before joining UCF. He has held fellowships with the Kaufmann Foundation, the Aldo Leopold Foundation, and the Global Sustainable Soundscape Network. Jonathan works and publishes at the intersection of

Conference Session

PCEE Instructional Showcases

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Merredith D Portsmore, Tufts University

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

from cells using bioreactors. This innovative field blends engineering, nutrition, animal science, and ethics, offering a rich platform for pre-college STEM exploration. Tufts University is advancing research in growth methods, media, scaffolding, and consumer acceptance, while also leading educational outreach. The project has created three free activity guides for middle and high school students that promote hands-on learning and discussion around the science, ethics, and sensory aspects of cellular agriculture. 80-100 Grades minute lessons

Conference Session

Teaching Interventions in Biomedical Engineering (Works in Progress) - June 22nd

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Arash Mahboobin, University of Pittsburgh; David V.P. Sanchez, University of Pittsburgh

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Biomedical Engineering

Education, 2020 Work in Progress: Incorporating Sustainability into a Bioethics Course – A Case StudyIntroductionEngineering, as a profession, has ethical obligations to society that go beyond the simpleapplication of technology as learned in science and engineering courses. Bioethics, a requiredcourse for bio/biomedical engineering students at our institution, seeks to supplementtechnological aspects of bio/biomedical engineering by engaging students in an analysis of theeffects of bio/biomedical engineering developments on society, focusing on safety of the publicas a primary ethical concern.The motivation for incorporating sustainability as a design value for engineering ethics is that itexpands the engineering

Conference Session

AI Integration in Engineering Economy Course

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Billy Gray, Tarleton State University; Gloria Margarita Fragoso-Diaz

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Engineering Economy Division (EED)

, stayingconsistent and repetitive with feedback and grading was also a concern.This course is also designated in the core curriculum in the social and behavioral science core atthe university, which requires that assessment takes place on course learning outcomes. Oneoutcome that requires assessment is that “Students will demonstrate an understanding of differentcultural perspectives.” In the course, this requirement is met by measuring how students applyprofessional ethics in engineering economic decision making. The assignment evaluated is anethical dilemma case study, where students must choose from one of four predefined cases andprovide their perspective on the ethical dilemmas presented in the case. The assignment promptsstudents to the type of

Conference Session

Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) Technical Session 6

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Katherine Brichacek, Northwestern University; Ordel Brown, Northwestern University; Laura Maria Pigozzi PhD, Northwestern University

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED)

Paper ID #37992Supporting Empathy Engagement throughout the Design Thinking ProcessDr. Katherine Brichacek, Northwestern University Dr. Katherine Brichacek is a Postdoctoral Fellow at Northwestern University, where she teaches in the Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences and McCormick School of Engineering. Her current research is at the intersection of engineering education, ethics, and social philosophy.Dr. Ordel Brown, Northwestern University Dr. Ordel Brown is an instructional professor at Northwestern University in the McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science, where she currently teaches first-year

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2010 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

R. Asmatulu; W.S. Khan; E. Asmatulu; M. Ceylan

, moral, legal, and ethical implications of thetechnology. The main problems are related to the fundamental concepts, principles, and theoriesaddressing those issues arising from clinical practice, medical and biological research, resourceallocation, and access to biomedical technology. Bioethics deals with all of these issues andprovides possible solutions in the field. In the present bioethics study, we will provide a detailedreport of the implications of biotechnology and bioethics, which may be useful for training andprotecting undergraduate and graduate students, as well as scientists, doctors, nurses, engineers,policymakers, and regulators working in the field.Keywords: Biotechnology, bioethics, recent developments, and engineering

Conference Session

CoNECD Session : Day 2 Slot 6 Technical Session 4

Collection

2021 CoNECD

Authors

Angela R. Bielefeldt, University of Colorado Boulder

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CoNECD Paper Submissions, Diversity

living-learning community where students learned about and practice sustainability. Bielefeldt is also a Fellow of the American Society for Engineering Education and a licensed P.E. Professor Bielefeldt’s research interests in engineering education include service-learning, sustainable engineering, social responsibility, ethics, and diversity. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 Faculty Integration of Social Justice Issues into Courses and Co-Curricular Activities for Engineering StudentsAbstractRecent attention has been drawn to historical inequalities in society that persist in some formtoday. Social justice concerns

Conference Session

Assessing Learning Outcomes for Flipped Classrooms, Recruitment and Research Internships, and Alternate Assessments for Online Courses

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Katy Luchini-Colbry, Michigan State University; Mary Anne Walker, Michigan State University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Graduate Studies

work at Tufts Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy (U.S. Foreign Policy), in Madrid, Spain (language pedagogy) and Ameri- can University (International Law and Organizations). She also served as a Fellow to the United Nations University. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 What is the Length of a Toilet Paper Tube? A Hands-On, Team-Based Lesson in the Ethics of Data CollectionAbstractWe describe a hands-on, team-based classroom activity designed to help engineering studentsunderstand the ethics of data collection, analysis and reporting processes. This lesson ispresented to students as a “mini research competition” involving the collection of data to answerthe

Conference Session

Cultivating Community, Wellness, and Character Development

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Victoria E Goodrich, University of Notre Dame

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

research focuses on student belonging in engineering classrooms, hands-on learning, and team/group dynamics. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Material and Energy Balances AND Character Development: an investigation of student responses to intentional virtue education in a traditional chemical engineering courseAbstractEngineering education has long held that along with cultivating engineers with solid technicalskills, programs must also develop students to be safe, ethical, and community engagedprofessionals. This has been emphasized time and again through professional organizationsacross all engineering disciplines and within the ABET accreditation structure

Conference Session

Accountability and Stewardship

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Benjamin J. Laugelli, University of Virginia

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES)

Paper ID #43681Frankenstein Lives! Teaching Mary Shelley’s Novel in the Engineering ClassroomDr. Benjamin J. Laugelli, University of Virginia Dr. Laugelli is an Assistant Professor of Engineering and Society at the University of Virginia. He teaches courses that consider social and ethical aspects of technology and engineering practice. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Frankenstein Lives! Teaching Mary Shelley’s Novel in the Engineering ClassroomIntroductionMary Shelley’s novel Frankenstein, widely regarded as the first work of modern science-fiction

Conference Session

Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 19

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elizabeth Ann Strehl, University of Michigan; Sabrina Olson, University of Michigan; Corin L. Bowen, California State University, Los Angeles; Aaron W. Johnson, University of Michigan

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

students’understanding of ethical dilemmas in aerospace engineering. Macroethics is particularly relevantwithin the aerospace industry as engineers are often asked to grapple with multi-faceted issuessuch as sustainable aviation, space colonization, or the military industrial complex. Macroethicaleducation, the teaching of collective social responsibility within the engineering profession andsocietal decisions about technology, is traditionally left out of undergraduate engineeringcurricula. This lack of macroethics material leaves students underprepared to address the broaderimpacts of their discipline on society. Including macroethical content in the classroom helpsnovice engineers better understand the real implications of their work on humanity

Conference Session

BME Courses and Learning Activities

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Charles J. Robinson, Clarkson University

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Biomedical

FieldAbstractThis paper describes a sophomore biomedical engineering course that provided a qualitative sur-vey of Biomedical Engineering and introduced ethical considerations to a disparate group ofstudents from various engineering, science and business backgrounds. It was made available as aScience, Technology and Society (STS) elective for engineering and non-engineering students atClarkson University. As an STS course, it examined the technological bases of innovations inmedical technology and analyzed economic and ethical issues surrounding them. No textbookwas assigned, nor handouts normally provided. The quality of each student’s note-taking wasgraded. Assessment of the course over the two years that it has been presented is discussed.BackgroundIn

Conference Session

Computational/CS Initiatives

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

A. Dean Fontenot, Texas Tech University; Richard A Burgess, Texas Tech University; Vinitha Hannah Subburaj M.S; Debra J Nash, Texas Tech University T-STEM Center

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Faculty as well as faculty from other colleges and universities on STEM related grants, activities, and endeavors. Dr. Fontenot teachers Professional Communications for Engineers: practical applications to written, oral, and Internet communication as well as an introduction to engineering ethics and service learning. She sits on numerous councils and boards, including the Texas Alliance for Minorities in Engineering Board, Texas Tech Teacher Education Council, the Pre College Engineering Council, and the Service Learning Faculty Advisory Council. She publishes in engineering related journals and presents at STEM conferences like ASEE, STEM Best Practices, and Frontiers in Education.Mr. Richard A Burgess, Texas Tech

Conference Session

Work-in-Progress Session: Exploring Learning and Development in Engineering Courses

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elizabeth Ann Strehl, University of Michigan; Megan Ennis, University of Michigan; Aaron W. Johnson, University of Michigan; Corin L. Bowen, California State University, Los Angeles

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

Paper ID #37451Work in Progress: Undergraduate Student Perceptions of MacroethicalIssues in Aerospace EngineeringMs. Elizabeth Ann Strehl, University of Michigan Elizabeth is a graduate student at the University of Michigan studying Engineering Education Research under doctoral advisor Aaron Johnson. Her research focuses on weaving macro ethics into existing aerospace engineering curricula and institutional support methods for working class engineering students. Elizabeth earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan in 2019 with foci in Biomed- ical Engineering and Applied Mathematics.Megan Ennis

Conference Session

Engineering Libraries Division Technical Session 1: Diversity

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Shalini Ramachandran, Boise State University; Steven Matthew Cutchin, Boise State University; Sheree Fu, California State University, Los Angeles

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Diversity

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Engineering Libraries

algorithms as they enter the workforce, can develop an early awarenessand understanding of bias in information systems. Further, when the students receive suchtraining, the automated systems they generate will produce more fair outcomes. Our pedagogyincorporates insights from computer science, library science, medical ethics, and critical theory.The aim of our algorithm bias instruction is to help computer science students recognize andmitigate the systematic marginalization of groups within the current technological environment.IntroductionSearch-engine bias and unfair outcomes from automated systems have been documented inrecent years. All modern information systems depend on computer algorithms to run effectiveprograms. Algorithms are sets of

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 10

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lawrence E. Whitman, University of Arkansas at Little Rock; Kristin Dutcher Mann, University of Arkansas at Little Rock; Amar Shireesh Kanekar, University of Arkansas at Little Rock; Albert L Baker, University of Arkansas at Little Rock; Srikanth B Pidugu P.E., University of Arkansas at Little Rock

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI)

disciplines, were presented with information on issues related to the ethicaluse of LLMs for class assignments. The primary research question was: “What are students’perceptions of the ethical use of LLMs in college coursework?”The research employs a mixed-methods approach. The survey of student attitudes concerning theethical use of LLMs was conducted in courses from six different academic disciplines –engineering technology, computer science, political science, chemistry, health education andhistory – during the fall 2023 semester. Both quantitative data and qualitative responses on thesame survey, designed to be given before and after a short learning module, were collected, aswas a student assignment. Since the research centers on student

Collection

2013 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

David A. Vaccari

(EAC) of ABET,engineering programs are required to have eleven documented student outcomes[1], commonly referred to as “a through k.” Five of these student outcomesrepresent technical attributes that engineering educators are familiar with teachingand assessing. However, six of these student outcomes are, for many facultymembers, difficult and purportedly subjective to assess. These include: (d) An ability to function on multidisciplinary teams (f) An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility (g) An ability to communicate effectively (h) The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal

Conference Session

Computers in Education Division (COED) Poster Session (Track 1.A)

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jinyi Jiang, Nanyang Technological University; Ibrahim H. Yeter, Nanyang Technological University

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Diversity

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Computers in Education Division (COED)

essential competency for undergraduate students. However, current conceptual frameworksoften neglect the intersection between gender and disciplinary background, particularly regardinghow female students in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) andnon-STEM fields engage with AI. This review synthesizes existing literature on AI literacy,highlighting the distinct challenges and strengths of female undergraduates across disciplines.We propose a Tri-Pillar Integrative Framework—Technical Competency, Ethical Reasoning, andContextual Application—to foster comprehensive AI literacy. The paper underscores thefragmented nature of current AI education, emphasizing gender-specific barriers such asstereotype threat and techno-anxiety, and

Conference Session

Emerging Computing and Information Technologies I

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Afrin Naz, West Virginia University Inst. of Tech.

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Computing & Information Technology

Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Embedding ABET’s outcomes in a software engineering courseIntroduction The Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) is the leader in assuringquality and stimulating innovation in applied science, computing, engineering, and engineeringtechnology education. One aspect of the enhanced ABET criteria (published in 2000) is “anunderstanding of professional responsibility.” In ABET student learning outcomes forcomputing, Outcomes d to h (i.e., communication, teamwork, impacts of computing, ethics andprofessional development) are identified as “professional skills.” In most undergraduate computing and engineering programs, students do not haveopportunities to be exposed to the