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2020 Gulf Southwest Section Conference

Authors

Ryan Campbell; Danny Reible; Roman Taraban; Jeong-Hee Kim

help improve engineering students'understandings of the implications of their work, especially the ethical, sociotechnical, andsustainability challenges. One example of an "artful method" we employ is Visual ThinkingStrategies (VTS),[1] a technique originally created for museum contexts that uses visual art todevelop observational skills, critical thinking, and communication skills. The objectives of ourproject are to (1) develop an innovative, transformative pedagogy and curriculum for graduateengineering education using methods seldom found in engineering curricula, (2) assess and evaluateits effects, and (3) disseminate our findings, experiences, and materials. We provide here anoverview of the DREAM project, discuss some of our approaches

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Construction Engineering Division Technical Session 5

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Kelli R. Kopocis-Herstein, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Terry L. Stentz, University of Nebraska, Lincoln

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Construction Engineering

students toknow upon graduation. Throughout the years, the curriculum has been modified to fit theseneeds. Experiential and contextual learning dimensions covered in the course include stressmanagement; burn-out avoidance; sleep and shiftwork effects on productivity, safety, and well-being; scheduled overtime impacts; workplace violence prevention; lean construction; TotalQuality Management (TQM); scientific work measurement techniques; human productivityanalysis; conflict mode/conflict management; aging and diverse workforce issues; constructionergonomics; motivation and reward systems; management and learning styles; integratedcommunications approaches; personality profile; ethics and courage; individual and groupauthenticity; and the various

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Intro to Biomedical Engineering and Vertically Integrated Curriculum (Works in Progress) - June 23rd

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Sara L. Arena, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Melissa C. Kenny, Wake Forest University; Andre Albert Muelenaer, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Yong Woo Lee, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Pamela Jean VandeVord, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Christopher Arena, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Diversity

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Biomedical Engineering

the course as a technical elective towards my degree, but not seeking a BME minor 4. If your major is NOT Biomedical Engineering, please state your primary major. If your major is Biomedical Engineering, please type “N/A”. (Free response) 5. At the end of this course, how do I rate my ability to: a. Define complex biomedical engineering problems and their critical features. i. Poor, Fair, Good, Excellent, N/A b. Develop and evaluate hypotheses framing complex biomedical engineering problems. i. Poor, Fair, Good, Excellent, N/A c. Identify appropriate safety and ethical issues relevant to biomedical engineering problems

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2020 First-Year Engineering Experience

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Kevin Skenes, The Citadel; Robert J. Rabb P.E., The Citadel; Nathan John Washuta P.E., The Citadel; James Righter, The Citadel

biases, to have accurate understandings of other cultural world views, and to display attitudes of curiosity, openness, and empathy; 6. To recognize ethical issues when presented in a complex, multilayered (grey) context, to analyze cross-relationships among the issues, and to evaluate ethical perspectives and concepts, including his or her own.These six essential learning outcomes and student objectives are a subset from the LEAPInitiative (Liberal Education and America’s Promise) on General Education developed by theAssociation of American Colleges and Universities [2]. The specifics of the entire Strand ModelGeneral Education are beyond the scope of this paper. However, all strands begin with aFreshman Seminar and

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Proceedings of the 2020 ASEE PSW Section Conference, canceled

Authors

Christine E King, University of California, Irvine

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Diversity

other courses 12, undergraduate engineering programs havefocused on providing students with real-world open-ended engineering problems. Typically,senior design courses focus on the following ABET guidelines: 1) promote the developmentof student creativity, 2) use open-ended problems, 3) use design methodology, 4) incorporatethe formulation of design statements and specifications, 4) provide opportunities to evaluatealternative solutions, 6) allow students to evaluate design feasibility, and 7) provideopportunities to consider economic factors, safety, reliability, aesthetics, ethics, and socialimpact. In addition, General Criterion 4 requires that a student participate in a major designexperience12. In addition, in ABET’s General Criterion 3

Conference Session

Key Educational & Professional Issues of Strategic Importance to the Civil Engineering Profession - and ASCE - Part 1

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Brock E. Barry P.E., U.S. Military Academy; Stephanie Slocum, Engineers Rising LLC

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Diversity

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Civil Engineering

. He is a licensed professional engineer in multiple states. Dr. Barry’s areas of research include assessment of professional ethics, teaching and learning in engineering education, non- verbal communication in the classroom, and learning through historical engineering accomplishments. He has authored and co-authored a significant number of journal articles and book chapters on these topics.Stephanie Slocum, Engineers Rising LLC Stephanie Slocum is the founder of Engineers Rising LLC, where she helps engineers learn the leadership and people skills they need to let their technical abilities shine. Prior to founding Engineers Rising in 2018, she worked as a structural engineer for 15 years. She has extensive experience

Conference Session

Biomedical Engineers and Professional Development - June 23rd

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Jeffrey A. LaMack, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Icaro dos Santos, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Larry Fennigkoh P.E., Milwaukee School of Engineering; Olga Imas, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Charles S. Tritt, Milwaukee School of Engineering

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Biomedical Engineering

U.S. and other developed countries, and what additional steps are necessary to market and manufacture a medical device in a different country. Design consideration to make a medical device accessible to individuals and healthcare facilities in under-developed nations. 9 Ethical Where to find applicable codes of ethics for biomedical Consideration in engineers. Interpretation of the intended meaning of Medical Device statements in the applicable codes of ethics. How to identify Design real

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First-year Programs: Core Skills

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Anthony T. Cahill, Texas A&M University; Andrea M. Ogilvie P.E., Texas A&M University; Mark Weichold, Texas A&M University

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First-Year Programs

10 Center of Mass and Angular Momentum 11 Harmonic Motion Rotational Motion 12 Engineering Ethics (1) 13 Engineering Ethics (2) Harmonic Motion 14 Art & Engineering (1)Table 3 ENGR/PHYS 217 topics by week Week Lecture Lab 1 Lecture 1: Meet Your DAQ 2 Lecture 2: Intro to Arduino Intro to DAQ 3 Lecture 3: More on Arduino Intro to Arduino 4 Lecture 4: “Resistance is Futile” Arduino Display 5 Lecture 5: Data Analysis & Project Management Electric Field and Electric Potential 6 Lecture 6: CPM & some more on

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Postgraduate Pathways and Experiences

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Brent K. Jesiek, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Aditya Johri, George Mason University; Cory Brozina, Youngstown State University; Russell Korte, George Washington University

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

. 2Third, the networks in which employees are embedded have shifted, becoming more cross-organizational and distributed in nature. This can facilitate learning and knowledge sharing,but can also create barriers for studying the many informal and formal networks that transcendconventional structures. Many of these networks also span geographic and/or culturalboundaries. Spanning these boundaries not only necessitates using various technologies forcommunication but can also involve differences in language and other communicative practices,technical training, ethical grounding, and regulatory environments. The use of social mediaplatforms like LinkedIn is also reshaping what it means to be a professional and engage intechnical work. Rather than

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Technical Session: Curriculum and Education

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Muthu Govindaraj, Thomas Jefferson University

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Mechanical Engineering

constructionof the new knowledge in the current subject. An attempt is made in this paper to map some of theengineering courses using the concept mapping tool Cmap [2].Concept map developmentIdentifying a focus question is paramount in the construction of the concept maps [1]. For mostof the engineering courses, the focus question can be ‘how to design in engineering ’? The nextstep is to identify a few concepts that are pertinent to the question. In engineering design, we usemath and science to find solutions for engineering problems. But in the process of arriving atsolutions to problems, we should be conscious and consider questions of ethics, safety, empathy,human interface, and other values. The above values are informed, for the most part, by

Conference Session

Community Engagement Division Technical Session 2

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Simon Thomas Ghanat P.E., The Citadel; William J. Davis P.E., The Citadel; Dan D Nale PE, The Citadel - Civil & Environmental Engineering; Rebekah D Burke, The Citadel

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Community Engagement Division

career as a structural engineer. She was a founding board member, and the first chair elect of the Hampton Roads Green Building Council. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Engagement in Practice: Adopting Service Learning and Community Engagement as a High Impact Teaching Strategy in Geotechnical EngineeringIntroductionTo meet the high calling of professional engineering ethical cannons and civil engineeringprofession vision to establish safe, healthy, equitable, and vibrant communities; undergraduateeducation programs need to prepare graduates to be well-rounded leaders in planning, design,and construction of public infrastructure and built environment

Conference Session

Engineering Management Division 3: Teaching and Learning in Engineering Management

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Marnie V. Jamieson, University of Alberta; Lianne M. Lefsrud P.Eng., University of Alberta; Fereshteh Sattari; John Donald, University of Guelph

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Engineering Management

of engineers as empowered leaders who understand theimplications of their own underlying values, assumptions, and beliefs and theirsubsequent connection to the sustainable design and operation of complex systemsenhances societal sustainability. This paper proposes a case study analysis structuredeveloped to connect the role of the underlying values, ethics, assumptions, and beliefs ofpeople who lead, manage, and work in complex engineering projects towards theenactment of a sustainability culture or a safety culture or both. The proposed case studystructure reinforces engineering education outcomes, the United Nations sustainabledevelopment goals, and Risk Based Process Safety (RBPS) management in order tofurther develop technical and

Conference Session

Introduction to the Field of Biomedical Engineering - June 25th

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Jasmine Naik, University of California, Irvine; Emil Martin Lundqvist, University of California, Irvine; Christine E. King, University of California, Irvine; Anna Grosberg, University of California, Irvine

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Biomedical Engineering

continued to learnabout cardiovascular tissue engineering challenges by first learning how blood flows through thebody. The lesson then shifted to action potentials within the heart and how the heart contracts.Blood vessel formation and valves were then covered and how tissue engineering can positivelyaffect the cardiac field. The lecture ended with the difficulties in tissue engineering heart muscleto repair damage.Biomedical Engineering Ethics WorkshopIn the biomedical engineering ethics workshop (Figure 1F Biomedical Engineering EthicsWorkshop), students focused on understanding ethical dilemmas faced by biomedical and tissueengineers. Current questions in the field were presented, and students were asked to argue bothsides of problems such as

Conference Session

Design Across the Curriculum 2

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Michelle Maher, University of Missouri-Kansas City; Kathleen O'Shea, University of Missouri-Kansas City; Jacob M. Marszalek, University of Missouri-Kansas City; Darran Cairns, University of Missouri-Kansas City

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Diversity

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Design in Engineering Education

per week. There are no course prerequisites. The redesigned fall 2019student learning outcomes for the course were to: (1) Gain awareness of the National Academyof Engineering Grand Challenges for Engineering, (2) Demonstrate an understanding ofengineering ethics, (3) Apply the design process to a National Academy of Engineering GrandChallenge, and (4) Develop/strengthen collaborative skills and abilities as part of a design team.Enrollment in large, introductory courses often fluctuates early in the semester. One-hundred andninety-six students were enrolled at the start of the course. Six withdrew in the first week; threeremained enrolled but completed only initial assignments or none at all. Table 1 displaysenrollment demographics of the

Conference Session

Student Division Technical Session 1

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Corin L. Bowen, University of Michigan; Aaron W. Johnson, University of Colorado Boulder

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Diversity

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Student

Social Class Include ethics, policy, and social justice [2,8] Give assignments and hold in-class discussions on ethical issues [8]same social class. Critical Theory: Feminist Critical Race Queer Theory

Conference Session

ENT Division Technical Session: First-year Experiences

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Deborah M. Grzybowski, Ohio State University; Xiaofeng Tang, Ohio State University; Eunjeong Park, Ohio State University; Alexia Leonard, Ohio State University; Jack DeLano, The Ohio State University; Kai Zhao, Florida State University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation, First-Year Programs

University Xiaofeng Tang is an Assistant Professor of Practice in the Department of Engineering Education at the Ohio State University. He worked as a postdoctoral fellow in engineering ethics at Penn State University. He received his Ph.D. in Science and Technology Studies from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.Eunjeong Park, The Ohio State UniversityAlexia Leonard, The Ohio State University Alexia Leonard is a second year PhD student in the Engineering Education program at The Ohio State University. She is currently working as a Graduate Teaching Associate for the First Year Engineering program within the Department of Engineering Education.Jack DeLanoDr. Kai Zhao, Florida State University Kai Zhao is a research faculty

Conference Session

Key Educational & Professional Issues of Strategic Importance to the Civil Engineering Profession - and ASCE - Part 1

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Brian J. Swenty P.E., University of Evansville; Matthew K Swenty P.E., Virginia Military Institute

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Civil Engineering

and rulesProfessional engineering societies encourage professional licensure. They do this through policystatements and advocacy work. Two groups that are particularly relevant to civil engineers arethe American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and the National Society of ProfessionalEngineers (NSPE). Both groups have a code of ethics. A review of these codes reveals thatASCE and NSPE members are not ethically bound to be licensed; in fact neither code of ethicsdirectly mentions licensure [7], [8]. However, a review of policy statements from both groupsprovides more depth regarding professional engineering licensure in general and specifically forfaculty.ASCE Policy Statement 130 states that ASCE “supports and promotes the professional

Conference Session

Technical Courses and Liberal Education

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Linda Vanasupa, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering; Lizabeth T. Schlemer, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Yevgeniya V. Zastavker, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering

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Diversity

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

critically, some caringrelationships seem to have a significance in ‘excess’ of the labor they enable” [21, p. 14]. Tounpack this statement, in her book The Ethics of Care, Virginia Held offers a comparison(originally provided in [21]) of the ways in which a parent and a child-care provider may care forone and the same child in that “both can perform the same work of reassuring the child, hugging[them], transferring [them] from [a parent] to worker, and so on. But the character and meaningof the [parent’s] care may be in excess of the work itself. For the [parent], the work is a responseto the relationship, whereas for the day-care worker, the relationship is probably a response tothe work” [21. p. 33]. In other words, for Vanasupa, the “labor” of

Conference Session

Curriculum Development in Technological Literacy

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Jayanta K. Banerjee, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus

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Diversity

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

creates moreawareness in human oriented engineering design and manufacturing but also adds a novel dimension inthe personal and professional life of any engineering practitioner. In other professional schools, such asin Law and Medical schools, more emphasis is given on the socio-cultural aspects of the profession.Similarly, medical ethics and legal ethics are compulsory courses in their curricula. In engineering curricula,however, a full compulsory course on engineering ethics is not offered to the undergraduate students.For this reason, during the exams for the engineering license (Professional Engineer or PE license) therecent graduates do not perform well in the areas of engineering ethics and aesthetics. Inclusion of art and aesthetics adds

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2020 Gulf Southwest Section Conference

Authors

Ian Gravagne

tech companies widely panned for employing “offending”algorithms in its employment practices [4] – founder Jeff Bezos requires his executives tocommunicate via long narrative memos, not PowerPoint bullets [5].)Narrative has been the predominant mode for conveying the human condition throughout history.Perhaps it is time for engineering curricula to compliment ethics and communication training withsome exposure to narrative and story-telling, so that graduates will know how to imagine, look for,and communicate about the impact of rapid technology deployment on individual lives. This is notan entirely new concept; humanitarian engineering and “appropriate technology” initiatives attemptto comprehend and address needs and injustices for the

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2017 Gulf Southwest Section Conference

Authors

Wei Zhan

Productive in the WorkforceThe Electronic Systems Engineering Technology Program at Texas A&M has as a primaryeducational objective to produce graduates who possess the technical skills to be immediatelyproductive and have successful careers in regional, state or national electronic product andsystem development industries.G1: Demonstration of Leadership and ResponsibilityThe Electronic Systems Engineering Technology Program at Texas A&M has as a primaryeducational objective to produce graduates who demonstrate increasing levels of leadership andresponsibility during their careers.G2: Commitment to Ethics and Social AwarenessThe Electronic Systems Engineering Technology Program at Texas A&M has as a primaryeducational objective to

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2017 Gulf Southwest Section Conference

Authors

Ronald Barr

. 9. Awareness of professional issues in engineering practice, including ethical (f) an understanding of professional and Professionalism ethical responsibility responsibility, safety, the creative enterprise, and loyalty and commitment to the profession. (h) the broad education necessary to 10. Awareness of contemporary issues in understand the impact of engineering

Conference Session

Programmatic Integration of Liberal Education

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Jenn Stroud Rossmann, Lafayette College; Kristen L. Sanford P.E., Lafayette College; Julia Nicodemus, Lafayette College; Benjamin Cohen, Lafayette College

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Diversity

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

- disciplinary perspectives. Learning Outcomes for Majors 1. Demonstrate an understanding of engineering as a socio-technical activity; 2. Apply multi-disciplinary perspectives to understand, formulate, analyze, and develop sustainable solutions for complex problems; 3. Demonstrate an understanding of ethical leadership and professional responsibility; 4. Integrate multiple and diverse perspectives in defining and solving engineering problems in cultural context; 5. Work effectively in teams; and 6. Explain and communicate effectively solutions using visual, oral and written techniques to diverse audiences.Figure 1. Current mission and learning outcomes for the Engineering

Conference Session

Making Professionals: Methods to Build Success Skills

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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William D Lawson P.E., Ph.D., Texas Tech University; Theodore G. Cleveland, Texas Tech University; Ken Rainwater, Texas Tech University

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Civil Engineering

professionalism, ethics, and trust/ trustworthiness in professional-client relationships. A licensed engineer with over 35 years experience in engineering education and practice, Dr. Lawson has provided project management and technical oversight for geotechnical, construction ma- terials, transportation, environmental, and facilities projects nationwide.Theodore G. Cleveland, Texas Tech University Dr. Cleveland combines laboratory and field methods with information management, experimental design, and computational modeling. He is an experimental researcher, modeler, and teacher. His technical background includes environmental and civil engineering, and his research work is focused on water resources problems encompassed in

Conference Session

Key Educational & Professional Issues of Strategic Importance to the Civil Engineering Profession - and ASCE - Part 2

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Allen C Estes, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Civil Engineering

,health, safety, and welfare, as well as environmental, social, political, ethical,global, cultural, social, environmental, health and safety,and economic factors manufacturability, and sustainability3. an ability to communicate effectively (g) an ability to communicate effectivelywith a range of audiences (f) an understanding of professional and4. an ability to recognize ethical and ethical responsibilityprofessional responsibilities in (h) the broad education necessary toengineering situations and make

Conference Session

Emphasizing Communication and the Humanities in Environmental Engineering

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Roman Taraban, Texas Tech University; David Robledo, Texas Tech University; Francesco V. Donato, Texas Tech University; Ryan C. Campbell, Texas Tech University; Jeong-Hee Kim, Texas Tech University; Danny D. Reible, Texas Tech University; Chongzheng Na, Texas Tech University

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Environmental Engineering

STEM education, with a focus on engineering education, art in engineering, social justice in engineering, care ethics in engineering, humanitarian engineering, engineering ethics, and computer modeling of electric power and renewable energy systems.Dr. Jeong-Hee Kim, Texas Tech University Jeong-Hee Kim is Professor of Curriculum Studies and Teacher Education in the Department of Curricu- lum and Instruction at Texas Tech University. Kim is a curriculum theorist, teacher educator, and narra- tive inquiry methodologist. Her research centers on various epistemological underpinnings of curriculum studies, particularly engaging in hermeneutical excavation of the stories of students and teachers around the notion of

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Technical Session: Assessment and Accreditation: Making the Grade!

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Vallorie Peridier, Temple University

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Mechanical Engineering

solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors. 3. An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences. 4. An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgements, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and social contexts. 5. An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives. 6. An ability to develop and conduct appropriate

Conference Session

Professional Development for Graduate Students

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Dennis W. Hess, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Diversity

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Graduate Studies

displayspecific traits and perform a multitude of other indispensable activities including ethical andprofessional behavior, resilience, clear communication, change management, risk-taking, teambuilding, conflict management, and decision-making [7,8]. The criticality of these issues andpotential ways to expose students to such skill sets has been encouraged by the publication of aSpecial Issue on Engineering Education: Beyond Technical Skills [7]. ABET also indicates theneed for such skill development via Criterion 3 where students must display the ability tofunction on multidisciplinary teams, understand professional and ethical responsibility,communicate effectively, and understand the impact of engineering solutions in a context thatincludes global

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Endeavors: Engineering and Liberal Arts

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Denise H. Bauer, Methodist University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

the discipline and get them more comfortable with asking for help earlyand often. We have done similar activities with study sessions and visiting professors that haveshown an improvement in students asking for help on technical problems. We hope this willproduce similar results with writing.In addition to the discussion, students are required to write two papers during the secondsemester. The first is an individual paper on ethics, and the second is a team technical report ontheir engineering design project. For the ethics paper, students select an event in history wherepossible unethical decisions were made. As a pair, they research the topic, being sure to answer aset of five questions, present the topic in class any way they would like

Conference Session

Preparation for Graduate Research

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Stephanie Cutler, Pennsylvania State University; Yu Xia, Pennsylvania State University; Cliff J. Lissenden, Pennsylvania State University; Francesco Costanzo, Pennsylvania State University; Bruce Gluckman, Pennsylvania State University; Thomas A. Litzinger, Pennsylvania State University

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Graduate Studies

these goals, the new curriculum introduces students to a range of goodresearch practices in Engineering. The planned content includes: 1) conducting research, including how research groups are organized, problem identification and solution, connecting innovative ideas from disparate fields, laboratory safety and procedures, data management; 2) communicating research, including literature review, manuscript preparation, grant writing, or oral communication; 3) other critical skills or considerations in conducting research, including collaborative skills, tool use, ethical and responsible conduct of research, the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion in research. The