Conference Session

Development of Technical and Soft Skills in BME

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Xuwen Xiang, Oregon State University; James D. Sweeney, Oregon State University; Natasha Mallette PhD, Oregon State University; Christine Kelly, Oregon State University

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Biomedical

open-ended nature of the assignment gives students anopportunity to integrate material they have learned from a variety of technical and professionalskills courses that will reinforce and deepen learning. However, as instructors using a newpedagogical tool, we have assumptions regarding student interaction with the tool that may bemisinformed. Understanding how the students interact with the tool and their decision-makingstrategies will enable improved design of the project.Students were tasked with considering a variety of technological, economic, ethical, regulatory,and environmental concerns about a process and the product. They were asked to make aqualitative recommendation on future investments. Options include proceeding with a

Conference Session

ETD Learning Approaches

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wesley L. Stone, Western Carolina University; Hugh Jack P. Eng. P.E., Western Carolina University

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

emphasis on project control and engineering design processes. Special emphasis will be placed on professional, ethical, global, environmental, and contemporary issues. 2 Lecture, 2 Lab. ENGR 400 - Engineering Capstone I - ​Senior engineering project selection, planning, and development. Emphasis will be placed on defining project requirements, developing project work breakdown structure, conceptual designs, and working prototypes. 1 Lecture, 4 Lab. ENGR 450 - Engineering Capstone II - ​Senior engineering project design, development, fabrication, and testing. Emphasis will be placed on iterative design processes, project management and execution, fabrication and testing. 1 Lecture

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Technical Session: Potpourri

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Quamrul H. Mazumder, University of Michigan, Flint; Mingye Chen, University of Michigan, Flint; Sunzia Sultana, University of Michigan, Flint

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Diversity

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Mechanical Engineering

courses. Students who attended theworkshops and prepared the research paper were offered extra credits for their courses. Theworkshop topics covered how to find relevant previous research, introduction to engineeringstandards, ethics, lifelong learning and how to write a research paper. After completion of theworkshop, a survey was conducted to assess the outcome. The survey questions were dividedinto four areas: research experience, lifelong learning, ethics, and engineering standards as thesetopics were covered in the workshop. The survey used a five-point Likert scale to collectresponses from the participants. Each survey question sought a response about how importantthey thought a skill or concept was and how satisfied they were with the

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division: Curricular Programs

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Claire Lynne McCullough P.E., University of Tennessee, Chattanooga

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering

Ethics, Controls, and Engi- neering Design. Dr. McCullough has over 30 years’ experience in engineering practice and education, including industrial experience at the Tennessee Valley Authority and the US Army Space and Missile Defense Command. Her research interests include Image and Data Fusion, Automatic Target Recogni- tion, and Bioinformatics. She is a member of the ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission, and is on the board of the Women in Engineering Division of ASEE. Page 26.1255.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 Problem Based Learning as a

Conference Session

Concurrent Paper Tracks Session II Skills Development

Collection

2016 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Hu Yu, Shanghai Jiao Tong University; Jiabin Zhu, Shanghai Jiao Tong University

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International Forum

colleges have developed pioneeringengineering leadership programs to promote leadership among engineering students. Thispaper compares twenty-one engineering leadership programs around the world by analyzingthe differences and similarities across these programs via text analysis. By exploring theoutcomes and implementation of these engineering leadership programs, this paper found thatvisioning/setting goals, thinking or reasoning skills, interpersonal skills and ethics are the keyattributes emphasized in these engineering programs. Lectures, field trips and practicalexperiences are the most common implementation platforms to develop engineeringleadership. This paper aims to offer a comprehensive understanding of current practices andoffer

Collection

2020 ERC

Authors

John Coulter

researcherProgram Modular professional development courses Industry Residency (as in medical school) Industry Partners / GOALI / Donors contribute $50,000/year for four years for each student ($200K total) + support during ResidencyFunding Lehigh University contributes IC, and reduces tuition rate by 50% Team and Project-Based Learning Intellectual Property Constraints Economic Considerations and the Global MarketplaceModular Ethical ConsiderationsCourses Diversity and Cultural Competence Creativity and Innovation Techniques **1-2 credit hours each, students take 6

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Norb Delatte, Cleveland State University; Paul Bosela, Cleveland State University; Rosemary Sutton, Cleveland State University; Joshua Bagaka's, Cleveland State University; William Beasley, Cleveland State University

management, ethics, and professionalism. The authors havedeveloped a number of failure case studies for classroom use. Pilot studies have been carried outover several semesters in order to assess the use of failure case studies in civil engineering andengineering mechanics courses. Prior results were presented at the 2007 ASEE annual meeting,and that paper provides much of the background behind the work.1 First, case study topics are linked to specific ABET general and civil engineeringprogram criteria.2 3 Case study presentations and reading assignments have been developed tobuild student knowledge. Students are given specific homework and examination problems thatrequire application of the case studies. ABET criterion 3 defines 11 program

Conference Session

Liberal Education Division Poster Session

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gregory Tonkay, Lehigh University; E. Zimmers, Lehigh University

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Liberal Education

12programs. Leadership in Organizations/ Applications of Leadership was listed in 9 programs.Development of Leadership Skills and Observation/Participation in a Leadership Settingwere listed in 9 programs. An ethics course was required by 7 programs. A Leadership Project,Personal Leadership/Goal Setting, and Communications in Leadership were listed in 4programs. The remaining themes were listed in 3 or less programsDevelopment of the Engineering Leadership MinorFor all of the previously stated reasons, ISELP was evaluated to improve its deficiencies. Inputwas solicited from alumni in leadership positions in local and international companies,employers of students, the department advisory board and other university staff and programs.For example

Conference Session

Reforming the Industrial Engineering Curriculum

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ana Ferreras, University of Central Florida; Lesia Crumpton-Young, University of Central Florida; Sandra Furterer, University of Central Florida; Luis Rabelo, University of Central Florida; Kent Williams, University of Central Florida; Pamela McCauley-Bell, University of Central Florida; Edward Hampton, University of Central Florida

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Industrial Engineering

, and the Electrical Engineering department administers it2. “The program, which is open to all Penn State students, has many foci not usually found in undergraduate curricula including entrepreneurship, innovation, creativity, and leadership styles and development. Classes also explore public policy, ethics, and a host of business issues in the finance, marketing and investment areas”3. Required Courses include: 18 Credit Hours ENGR 408 Leadership Principles 2 hrs ENGR 493 Leadership Laboratory Experience 1 hrs ENGR 407 Technology-based Entrepreneurship 3 hrs ENGR 409

Conference Session

Model Eliciting Activities

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary E. Besterfield-Sacre, University of Pittsburgh; Brian P. Self, California Polytechnic State University; Larry J. Shuman, University of Pittsburgh; John Anthony Christ, U.S. Air Force Academy; Ronald L. Miller, Colorado School of Mines; Tamara J. Moore, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

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Educational Research and Methods

study of the ethical behavior of engineers and engineering managers. A former Senior Editor of the Journal of Engineering Education, Shuman is the Founding Editor of Advances in Engineering Education. He has published widely in engineering education literature, and is co-author of Engineering Ethics: Balancing Cost, Schedule and Risk - Lessons Learned from the Space Shuttle (Cambridge University Press). He received his Ph.D. from the Johns Hopkins University in operations research and a B.S.E.E. from the University of Cincinnati. Shuman is an ASEE Fellow.Dr. John Anthony Christ, U.S. Air Force AcademyDr. Ronald L. Miller, Colorado School of Mines Ronald L. Miller is a professor of chemical engineering and Director

Conference Session

BIM and Other New Construction Practices

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Hildreth, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Bruce Gehrig, University of North Carolina, Charlotte

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Construction

construction engineering specialty field • understanding of legal and professional practice issues related to the construction industry • understanding of construction processes, communications, methods, materials, systems, equipment, planning, scheduling, safety, cost analysis, and cost control • understanding of management topics such as economics, business, accounting, law, statistics, ethics, leadership, decision and optimization methods, process analysis and design, engineering economics, engineering management, safety, and cost engineering.10Baccalaureate degree programs in construction engineering technology accredited by ABETTAC must demonstrate that graduates are capable of

Conference Session

Best Zone Papers

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Margaret Pinnell; Leon Chuck

stoves. In the Materials Laboratory, students manufactured three formulationsof insulative bricks and assessed their properties by conducting various mechanical and physicaltests. The educational goals of this project were to provide the students with a hands-on, service-learning experience to enhance their technical, program management, computer andcommunication skills. Another educational goal of this program was to expose the students toideas of appropriate technology, environmental responsibility and ethics, cultural diversity andcultural sensitivity. This paper will focus on the educational objectives and outcomes associatedwith this service-learning project. Details of the project including student responsibilities,reflection and methods

Conference Session

Trends in Construction Engineering II

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Rajesh Malani; Enno Koehn

) An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering (b) An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data (c) An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs (d) An ability to function on multidisciplinary 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/societal context (i) A recognition of the need for, and an ability to, engage in lifelong learning (j) A knowledge of contemporary issues

Conference Session

Are Classical Solutions Outdated?

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Robert Houghtalen

education literature and the interdependence of the three componentsis discussed. In addition, an ethical argument is made for the approach when contrasted with aneducational approach dominated by exposure to design software. Finally, the results of twosurveys are presented. One survey was given to undergraduate engineering students on the valueof the three components of this teaching philosophy. The second survey, very similar to the first,was given to practicing engineers attending an ASCE continuing education seminar. The surveyresults appear to support the importance of teaching theory and classical solutions in order toappropriately use engineering software.IntroductionThere is little debate that engineering software has changed the face of

Conference Session

Global Issues in Engineering Education

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

George Catalano

Education” Today the tragedy of the war in Iraq continues to unfold with an increasingnumber of lives lost both by combatants and innocent civilians. The financial costs of theconflict are staggering as are the impact upon the health of the local environment. In fact,we have no way of judging what will be the cost to the health of the planet as a whole.Recent articles in engineering trade journals extolling the wondrous technical gadgets atour disposal have troubled me deeply, and in fact, have motivated me to question myroles both as a researcher and as an engineering educator. My concerns and doubts wereexacerbated by the tone of a recent engineering ethics conference. I felt certain that aforum in which engineering ethics was the focus

Collection

2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Jack Lesko; Eric Pappas

needto grow in concert with these technological changes in order to adjust to, and have someinfluence on, what may well be a new social order. It seems likely that we are at the threshold ofyet another period of unparalleled growth and change, and our engineering curricula need toprepare students not simply for the technical work they will do, but for the engineering lifestylethey will live. For some time now, engineering educators have recognized the practicalities of teachingpersonal skills that allow young engineers to practice their craft in a complex work environment.Instruction in ethics, 1,2 management skills,3 critical writing skills, 4,5 problem solving,5 andvalues clarification6 have begun to take their legitimate place in

Collection

2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Neal Armstrong; Steven Nichols

GuidanceAccreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.The Task Force also examined Criteria developed by the Accreditation Board forEngineering and Technology. The following criteria were particularly useful. ABET requires that students demonstrate11 (a) an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering (b) an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data (c) an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs (d) an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams (e) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems (f) an understanding of professional and ethical

Collection

2001 Annual Conference

Authors

James Dally; Abhijit Nagchaudhuri

preparation, spreadsheet applications, presentation development, computer-aideddesign, drawing and analysis. Discussions were also held about the history of engineering andtechnological development through time, social and economic impact of engineering innovation,information gathering and technical writing, safety and reliability in engineering design, and,ethics, as it pertains to engineering practice in the real world. Students were encouraged to apply all of what they learned in classroom lectures in their designproject, engineering drawing, design reports and oral presentations. Students worked in teams offour or five to brainstorm over design alternatives, performed project planning using Gantt Chart

Collection

2000 Annual Conference

Authors

Douglas L. Jones; Bunny J. Tjaden

the lecture hall), and five classrooms for the labs. Our faculty and staff include fourprofessors and five teaching assistants from the engineering school. The faculty and TAsrepresent of the main SEAS disciplines. We consider the instruction of this course to be a teameffort that includes weekly meeting of professors and teaching assistants to discuss concerns andstrategies, plan labs, and coordinate teaching assignments.The hub lectures consist of topics that are of interest to all students and are usually presented bya guest lecturer who is an acknowledged expert in the field. The hub lectures this semesterincluded an introduction to engineering, design, engineering ethics, basic statistics anddeceptions, and a virtual reality lecture on

Collection

2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Amy Monte; Gretchen Hein; Sheryl Sorby

Computer Aided Drafting (2D) 135 Teaming 121 Page 6.555.2 Engineering Ethics 120Proceedings of the 2001 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference and ExpositionCopyright © 2001, American Society for Engineering Education Table 1: Survey Results of Topical Content for First Year Courses Topic Points Computer Aided Design (3D

Collection

2001 Annual Conference

Authors

David Kelso; John D. Enderle; Kristina Ropella

with challenges like circuit board fabrication, software validation,design reviews, functional requirements, specifications, project scheduling, project management,FDA compliance, 510K’s, clinical trials, ethical debate, patient risk, intellectual property,documentation, and a variety of other responsibilities. Having spent four or more years studyingthe theory of p-n doping, free-body diagrams, Laplace transforms, Fourier transforms, Kreb’scycle and Poiseuille’s law, it is no wonder that the recent graduate is frustrated by the seeminglydisconnect between higher education and the “real-world”.Academicians struggle to establish that balance between theory and practice. Many fear that toomuch “real-world” is simply job training. Yet, too little

Collection

2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Neil Quinn; Tim Healy

outcomes, some good, some bad, that were not anticipated by their developers. Thereaction to such unanticipated consequences cannot be to pursue no new technologies, asthat would have its own unforeseen consequences. Nor is it acceptable to blindly pursuenew ideas with no reflection on their possible implications. An effective society mustfind a middle ground. It is critically important that we reflect on issues that include:stakeholders (present and future), possible consequences that are difficult to anticipate,ethical concerns, and others. Engineers are often in a unique position to address some ofthese issues.Santa Clara University has introduced a new set of courses designed to help engineersreflect on such matters so that they can make a

Collection

1998 Annual Conference

Authors

W. Cully Hession; Marty D. Matlock; G. Scott Osborn; Daniel E. Storm; Ann L. Kenimer

. Thiscurriculum should have a significant component to provide students with practicalexperience and inter-disciplinary contact. Additional courses in limnology,environmental plant physiology, ecological economics, and specific ecosystem designshould be provided to address specific professional objectives of the student.Finally, a professional engineering certification must be developed to insure thecontinuing credibility of this new engineering specialization. Several questionsconcerning acceptable standards of practice, codes of ethics, criteria for successful design, Page 3.42.1analysis of cost/benefit ratio, and safety factors must be addressed prior to

Collection

1998 Annual Conference

Authors

Melvin Cherno

experiences of theDivision of Technology, Culture, and Communication at the University of Virginia. I The new criteria for accrediting programs in engineering in the United States, announcedas "Engineering Criteria 2000" by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology,demand that graduates have a wide range of abilities and understandings, about half of which arebased on knowledge transmitted by the humanities and social sciences; among these are "anunderstanding of professional and ethical responsibility," "an ability to communicateeffectively," "the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions ina global and societal context," and "a knowledge of

Collection

1998 Annual Conference

Authors

Melvin Cherno

experiences of theDivision of Technology, Culture, and Communication at the University of Virginia. I The new criteria for accrediting programs in engineering in the United States, announcedas "Engineering Criteria 2000" by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology,demand that graduates have a wide range of abilities and understandings, about half of which arebased on knowledge transmitted by the humanities and social sciences; among these are "anunderstanding of professional and ethical responsibility," "an ability to communicateeffectively," "the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions ina global and societal context," and "a knowledge of

Conference Session

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Case Studies in Construction Education

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

ERIKA JUDITH RIVERA P.E. , Florida International University; Claudia Calle Müller, Florida International University; Rubaya Rahat, Florida International University; Mohamed ElZomor P.E., Florida International University

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Construction Engineering Division (CONST)

improve the extraction of information, expedite processes, and maximize efficiency in construction management [3]. 7. AI Ethics and Sustainability: a. Teach students about the ethical considerations of AI in construction, including data privacy, bias mitigation, and responsible AI deployment. Emphasize the importance of AI in promoting sustainability in the construction industry. Ensuring ethical considerations is crucial in order to mitigate any hazards and prevent any instances of unfair benefits[8]. b. Regulations should encompass matters such as the process of making decisions in crucial circumstances and guarantee impartiality within the

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL) Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Leana Santos, University of Connecticut; Davis Chacon-Hurtado, University of Connecticut

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Diversity

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

requires ethical responsibility to ensure equity and 85 justice. The interconnected relationship between sustainable development, transportation systems, 86 and human rights becomes apparent by studying their principles and values. Human rights are at 87 the core of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and 14 out of 17 are, in turn, affected by 88 public transportation in the United States [9]. Furthermore, main concepts such as (a) accessibility, 89 (b) inclusivity, and (c) intergenerational equity have made their way into transportation, 90 emphasizing the critical need for a comprehensive understanding of the long-term consequences 91 of transportation decisions on the environment. At its core, sustainability in

Conference Session

Engineering Libraries Division (ELD) Technical Session 4

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Uri Feldman, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Callie Cherry, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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Engineering Libraries Division (ELD)

AI in Higher Education The unstoppable use of AI tools by students has prompted institutions of higher educationto assess the impact of this emerging technology within their academic settings. Whileuniversities have begun to address this trend through their academic integrity and ethics policies,students will continue to utilize AI regardless of rules and regulations that support or forbid useof AI. Educators must equip themselves and their students with information literacy and criticalthinking skills, which will help ensure that students utilize AI ethically and responsibly.Focusing on effective use, rather than forbidding use entirely, will better prepare students forsuccess academically and professionally. As educators, the

Conference Session

Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 19

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Trini Balart, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile; Jorge Baier, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile; Martín Eduardo Castillo, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

teaching and learning, and how artificial intelligence can be used in education in a creative and ethical way.Dr. Jorge Baier, Pontificia Universidad Cat´olica de Chile He is an associate professor in the Computer Science Department and Associate Dean for Engineering ˜ Education at the Engineering School in Pontificia Universidad CatA³lica de Chile. Jorge holds a PhD in Computer Science from the University of Toronto in CaMart´ın Eduardo Castillo, Pontificia Universidad Cat´olica de Chile Mart´ın Castillo is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Robotics Engineering at the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile. His interests lie in the

Conference Session

Biomedical Engineering Division (BED) Postcard Session (Best of WIPs)

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sarah Ilkhanipour Rooney, University of Delaware; Shameeka M Jelenewicz, University of Delaware

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED)

in teams of 3-4, each with a defined rolemodeled after those from the medical devices industry. Teams explored three medical deviceunits in spring 2022: surgical staplers, breast pumps, and stents. Each 4-week unit consisted offour key topics: needs identification, design requirements, regulatory, and ethics. The coursefocused on understanding these existing devices and their limitations, not on designing a newdevice. To scale up the needs-finding benefits of traditional clinical immersion courses whileavoiding some of the restrictions [5]-[7], students accessed the voice of the customer (VoC)through pre-recorded video interviews conducted by the instructor. Each unit included 4-5 VoCinterviews with medical device users and clinicians, which