Conference Session

Trends in Construction Engineering Education I

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Enno Koehn, Lamar University; James Koehn, Chadron State College

Tagged Divisions

Construction

in engineering in the United States. (1993). Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc. (ABET). Page 13.969.9 2) “Engineering criteria.” (2006). Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc. (ABET). http://www.abet.org/csc.3) Koehn, E. (1991). “An ethics and professional seminar in the civil engineering curriculum. “ J. Proft. Issues in Engrg. Educ. And Pract., ASCE. 117(2), 96-101.4) Koehn, E. (1995). “Interactive communication in civil engineering classrooms.” J. Proft. Issues in Engrg. Educ. And Pract., ASCE. 121(4), 260-261.5) Koehn, E. (1997). “Engineering perceptions of ABET

Conference Session

Curricular Issues in Computer-Oriented Programs

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Azzedine Lansari, Zayed University; Akram Al-Rawi, Zayed University; Abdallah Tubaishat, Zayed Univeristy; Faouzi Bouslama, Université Laval

Tagged Divisions

Information Systems

effectively to a variety of audiences in English and Arabic. Information Technology (IT): Graduates will be able to use information technology to solve problems and communicate in an ethical way. They will also be critically aware of the impact of information technology on the individual and society. Critical Thinking and Reasoning (CTR): Graduates will be able to use information, reasoning, and creative processes to achieve goals and make responsible decisions. Global Awareness (GA): Graduates will be able to relate to communities beyond the local, perceive and react to differences from an informed and reasoned point of view, and be critically aware of implications and benefits of cultural

Conference Session

Bridging and Freshman Programs

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christopher Papadopoulos; John Reisel, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

Tagged Divisions

Mathematics

AC 2008-1623: DO STUDENTS IN SUMMER BRIDGE PROGRAMSSUCCESSFULLY IMPROVE MATH PLACEMENT AND PERSIST? AMETA-ANALYSIS.Chris 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

Conference Session

Educating the Whole Engineer - Building Life Skills

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Amy Kindschi, University of Wisconsin - Madison; Patrick Eagan, University of Wisconsin - Madison; Paul Ross, University of Wisconsin - Madison

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Libraries

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 (k) an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern

Conference Session

Industry and Engineering Technology Partnerships

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joy Colwell, Purdue University Calumet; Shoji Nakayama, Purdue University Calumet; Carl Jenks, Purdue University Calumet

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

for, and an ability to engage in lifelong learning, i. an ability to understand professional, ethical and social responsibilities, j. a respect for diversity and a knowledge of contemporary professional, societal and global issues, and k. a commitment to quality, timeliness, and continuous improvement.It is interesting to note that only four of the eleven criteria apply to technical areas. All otherscover “soft skills” (i.e., communication, teamwork, and appreciation for diversity), which are themain focus of the OLS program. And by improving the courses offered by the OLS programwith advisory committee guidance, the OLS courses which are used by the various technologyspecialties also benefit, since many of these OLS

Conference Session

Professional Practice and AEC Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gouranga Banik, Southern Polytechnic State University

Tagged Divisions

Architectural

first drafts of the questionnaires for customer (i.e. employer andgraduate) satisfaction and used for curriculum revision. The questionnaires were revised toaccommodate suggestions from an advisory group of employers and two rounds of pilot testing.Employers value communication skills highly.The final thirty five closed response items selected for the survey form were used for bothgroups- graduates and employers. The questions asked students and employers about howimportant they felt it was for graduates to have gained a series of skills and abilities, rangingfrom practical skills such as technical expertise and communication skills to value opinion areassuch as the importance of ethical standards or an ability to exercise professional judgment

Conference Session

Design for Society and the Environment

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Emily Callaway, CH2M HILL; Sean St. Clair, Oregon Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

.”Furthermore, the Code of Ethics includes Guidelines to Practice under the Fundamental Canonsof Ethics2, four of which directly address sustainability. • Engineers whose professional judgment is overruled under circumstances where…the principles of sustainable development [are] ignored, shall inform their clients or employers of the possible consequences. • Engineers should seek opportunities to be of constructive service in civic affairs and work for…the protection of the environment through the practice of sustainable development. • Engineers should be committed to improving the environment by adherence to the principles of sustainable development so as to enhance the

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Poster Session

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kirstie Plantenberg, University of Detroit Mercy

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

the NCEES FE Reference Handbook[2]. This is a 258-page publicationcontaining equations and data needed during the exam. The FE exam is an 8-hour exam. It is broken up into two sessions: a 4-hour morningsession and a 4-hour afternoon session. The morning session contains 120 general engineeringquestions in the areas of: Mathematics, Engineering Probability and Statistics, Chemistry,Computers, Ethics and Business Practices, Engineering Economics, Engineering Mechanics(Statics and Dynamics), Strength of Materials, Material Properties, Fluid Mechanics, Electricityand Magnetism, and Thermodynamics. Each question is multiple choice and, on average, shouldbe solved in 2 minutes. The afternoon session contains 60 questions and the examinee

Conference Session

Systems Engineering Constituents Tech Session

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steve Walter, Indiana University Purdue University, Fort Wayne (Eng)

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Systems Engineering Constituent Committee

is to provide insight into how moneyflows through a company, the value of tracking cost data and the importance of managingoverhead costs in increasing profitability. This subject area also includes a section on how toread, interpret and use a project cost report.The accounting section provides an opportunity to address present-day legal and ethical issues.This is especially important in the aftermath of Enron, WorldCom, and Tyco8. This discussion iscapped with a short overview of Sarbanes-Oxley compliance (SOX) and the legal requirementsto accurately estimate and report cost.Cost EstimationThe three types of cost estimation techniques are introduced (i.e., parametric, analogous andengineering estimation). The differing levels of effort

Conference Session

Technical Capacity Bldg for Developing Countries & Service Learning

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kurt Paterson, Michigan Technological University; Valerie Fuchs, Michigan Technological University

Tagged Divisions

International

participants. ABETguides many such studies in the States, most notably through its infamous Criteria A-K (ABET 2007).Of these criteria, roughly half (an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams; an understanding ofprofessional and ethical responsibility; and ability to communicate effectively; the broad educationnecessary to understand the context of engineering solutions; a recognition of the need of life-longlearning; and a knowledge of contemporary issues) are more challenging to implement, and seemeaningful outcomes, in traditional engineering programs. D80 programs are infused withexperiences that enrich students with these skills, abilities, and attitudes while building on the “easy

Conference Session

Sustainability and Engineering Programs

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brian Thorn, Rochester Institute of Technology; Andres Carrano, Rochester Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

to earn accreditation by the Accreditation Board for Engineeringand Technology. Engineering programs must demonstrate that their students attain… 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 [1]The Kate Gleason College of Engineering (KGCOE) at the Rochester Institute of Technology(RIT) has about 700 students enrolled in its five engineering programs. In recent years thecollege has seen significant innovation in the areas of sustainability and sustainableengineering. Some of these innovations have been motivated by faculty involved in this

Conference Session

Professional Skills and the Workplace

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel Ferguson, Illinois Institute of Technology; Margaret Huyck, Illinois Institute of Technology; Carolyn Wood, Illinois Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

Program (IPRO) at Illinois Institute of Technology is aproject-based experiential learning experience with the primary learning objectives of [1]strengthening multidisciplinary teamwork skills, [2] improving communication skills, [3]learning project management, and [4] recognizing ethical behavior. In the last four yearswe have developed a multipart assessment system for the purposes of measuring ourachievement of these and other IPRO learning objectives. In this paper we will discusshow we measure learning objectives attainment at the project team level and theinconsistencies in those measures that prompted us to better define our learningobjectives, and align our assessment measurement instruments with these newdefinitions. We conducted rank

Conference Session

Service Courses for Non-Engineers

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William Suchan, United States Military Academy; Susan Schwartz, United States Military Academy; Edward Sobiesk, United States Military Academy

Tagged Divisions

Technological Literacy Constituent Committee

constructing their web portals, explicitattention is paid by both the students and the instructor to the variety of permission types that arerequired in the completion of the project. Examples of these permission types includepermission given on the web site from which the media was obtained, permission successfullygranted via correspondence, open source license agreements, use of non-copyrighted materials,and use of materials personally owned (or optimally, created) by the student. The overall effectis to create a strong awareness in the students that electronic intellectual property is generallyowned by someone, and to give students confidence that they can still ethically succeed in thisenvironment.One final aspect of the introductory module is a

Conference Session

Careers and Professional Development in BME

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Timothy Allen, University of Virginia; Shayn Peirce-Cottler, University of Virginia

Tagged Divisions

Biomedical

. Additionally, they participate in a discussion series with readings relevant to the field,often on contentious topics (embryonic stem cell research, the role of design in biomedicalresearch, biomedical ethics, etc.). In other classes in the third year of study in our curriculum,students focus on concise, clear technical writing, as well as oral presentations. Other requiredcourses within our Engineering School emphasize the global, societal, and ethical impact ofengineering endeavors.The sections that follow describe the methods we have implemented in our BiomedicalEngineering Capstone Course sequence to address the need for additional professional skillsdevelopment in our undergraduates. The overarching aims of these methods are not necessarilyunique

Conference Session

ECE Pedagogy and Assessment I

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tokunbo Ogunfunmi, Santa Clara University

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

. Page 13.967.3DSP CurriculumBSEE Undergraduate Curriculum in DSPAt our university, as in most universities, we offer a four-year BS program in ElectricalEngineering. In this program, we require that students take basic sciences and mathematics in thefirst year. In the second year, they take a few engineering courses but still continue to get astrong science and mathematics foundation. In the third year, they complete the set of coreelectrical engineering courses. In the final year, they take mostly elective courses. During thefour year program, the students also have to complete university-required core curriculumcourses in areas like English, ethics, political science, religious studies, etc. We also offerflexible Junior Spring term for

Conference Session

Capstone Design II

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Widmann, California Polytechnic State University

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

to a full year. This will allow additional topics such as engineering ethics, leadershipand career development to be added to the content portion of the course. It will also allowstudents greater time for both the design and the construction process. Both elements arecurrently compressed in the 20 week schedule. It is anticipated that at 10 weeks the students willhave a preliminary design review with the critical design review occurring mid-way through thesecond quarter.LogisticsFaculty OrganizationFor each offering of Senior Design Project, one faculty member is assigned the courseorganization task. They are responsible for finding the projects, organizing the students intoteams, giving the weekly lecture and organizing the participating

Conference Session

Tricks of the Trade II

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Reginald Rogers, University of Michigan

Tagged Divisions

New Engineering Educators

time with students.This paper looks at how to effectively run online office hours using applications such as AOLInstant Messenger. The focus will be given to implementation and sustainability of onlineoffice hours. The instructor must demonstrate the viability of their online office hours such thathis/her students believe in its effectiveness and will want to continue using the application. Inaddition, the approach to running online office hours changes slightly due to the nature of theenvironment. From cheating to ethical concerns, these topics will be discussed to help theinstructor feel comfortable and have confidence running online office hours. A previous studyshowed a significant increase in student contact time with the implementation

Conference Session

Assessing Design Coursework

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marcia Friesen, University of Manitoba

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

. Page 13.1020.5Constructivism and Engineering EducationA second viewpoint that can foster meaningful responses to the ongoing challenges raised earlieris a willingness to consider professional engineering as a value-driven and value-laden activity:a local manifestation of accepted personal, professional, and cultural ideals. In this sense, valuesshould not be confused with morals or ethics in relation to standards of right and wrong. Theterm ‘values’ is invoked here as the underlying logic or normation expressed in the engineeringdesign choices made between ‘all things considered’. Viewing engineering as a value-drivenactivity opens up a place for subjectivity in what is traditionally thought to be an objectiveendeavour.Framed in this way

Conference Session

Design Communications

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen Ekwaro-Osire, Texas Tech University; Innocent Afuh, Texas Tech University; Peter Orono, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

Libraries(ACRL) a division of the American Libraries Association, IL is not only closely tied to course-integrated instruction but extends beyond the coordination between the reference librarian andindividual faculty member to students demonstrating competencies in formulating researchquestions and their ability to use information as well as an understanding of ethical and legalissues surrounding information. Achieving this lofty goal requires a culture of collaboration(faculty-librarian-administration) and focuses on active student learning. The need for suchblended students becomes more critical because of demand from industry for broadly qualifiedgraduates/engineers and this can be achieved through collaboration to create an atmospherewhere

Conference Session

Successful Outcomes of Student Entrepreneurship

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jay Porter, Texas A&M University; Joseph Morgan, Texas A&M University; Richard Scruggs, Texas A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

to theindividual students, but both of the winners spent time with all six teams during a classsession to discuss their entrepreneurial experiences. In addition, one of the winnersbecame actively involved in the E4 Initiative and his company is now a sponsor of a newE4 project. Both of these gentlemen were impressed by the cross fertilization that hascome from embedding business students into the capstone design teams.Another example of the synergy that has come from the embedded student pilot dealswith expanding the scope of the ELE Seminar Series. The Ethics, Leadership, andEntrepreneurship, or ELE, Seminar is part of the first course in the capstone designsequence. Student teams must identify, successfully invite, and host a leader from

Conference Session

Sustainable Energy Issues in Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cortney Martin, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Barbara Bekken, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Sean McGinnis, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

thinking, problem solving, note-taking and time management, intentional reading, ethics, writing scientific reports, and locating Page 13.1218.5and evaluating information sources (Figure 2). The group benefitted from field trips to the localwater treatment plant and to Natural Bridge, an impressive and historic geological formationwith hiking trails and a replica of a Monacan Indian village. Students completed projects relatedto fieldwork on groundwater (Figure 2), generational changes in consumption patterns, and workwith poetry and clay. Students read and discussed Water: The Fate of Our Most PreciousResource10. Figure 2

Conference Session

SE Curriculum and Course Management

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph Clifton, University of Wisconsin-Platteville; Rob Hasker, University of Wisconsin-Platteville; Mike Rowe, University of Wisconsin-Platteville

Tagged Divisions

Software Engineering Constituent Committee

, prototyping, design, implementation, testing, maintenance activities and management of risks involved in software and embedded systems. C. Process: Graduates know various classical and evolving software engineering methods, can select appropriate methods for projects and development teams, and can refine and apply them to achieve project goals. D. Professionalism: Graduates are knowledgeable of the ethics, professionalism, and cultural diversity in the work environment. E. Quality: Graduates can apply basic software quality assurance practices to ensure that software design, development, and maintenance meets or exceeds applicable standards. F. Presentation: Graduates have effective written and oral communication

Conference Session

FPD1 - Early Success and Retention

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jale Tezcan, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale; John Nicklow, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale; James Mathias, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale; Lalit Gupta, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale; Rhonda Kowalchuk, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

inengineering. Specifically, the course aims to 1. Help students understand and become familiar with engineering professions and careers. 2. Introduce students to the various technical areas and specializations within engineering. 3. Help students form academic and personal support groups and develop the ability to communicate and work effectively with others. 4. Acquaint students with the role of engineers in society and in engineering ethics. 5. Provide students hands-on laboratory projects and theoretical background to appreciate the importance of mathematics in engineering. 6. Guide students in choosing an engineering curriculumCourse Structure and Content :The Introduction to Engineering course is a three-credit course that

Conference Session

Mobile Robots in Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven Barrett, University of Wyoming; Chad Hager, University of Wyoming; Mike Yurkoski, University of Wyoming; Robert Lewis, University of Wyoming; Matthew Jespersen, University of Wyoming; Zachary Ruble, University of Wyoming

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

prepared for engineering practice through the curriculum culminating in a majordesign experience based on the knowledge and skills acquired in earlier course work andincorporating engineering standards and multiple realistic constraints.” These constraintsare further defined in Criterion 3. Program Outcomes and Assessment which states,“Engineering programs must demonstrate that their students attain: (c) an ability todesign a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraintssuch as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety,manufacturability, and sustainability [1, 2].In this paper we will describe how we solved these two challenges by updating ourmicroprocessor laboratory facilities on a

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Design in the Classroom

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tongele Tongele, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

through the curriculum culminating in a major design experience basedon the knowledge and skills acquired in earlier coursework and incorporating engineeringstandards and realistic constraints that include most of the following considerations: economic;environmental; sustainability; manufacturability; ethical; health and safety; social; andpolitical.”1 In the new ABET criteria for accrediting engineering programs during the 2008-2009accreditation cycle, it is under criterion 5, explicitly titled “Curriculum”, that the requirement forusing engineering standards is placed - in these terms: “Students must be prepared forengineering practice through a curriculum culminating in a major design experience based on theknowledge and skills acquired in

Conference Session

Experiential and Service Learning

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Odon Musimbi, Colorado School of Mines; Barbara Moskal, Colorado School of Mines; David Munoz, Colorado School of Mines

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

funding from theFlora and William Hewlett Foundation, have undertaken a curriculum development initiative thatemphasizes the human component of engineering. This program embraces the concept thatengineers and the field of engineering serve a critical role in society. This interdisciplinarycollaboration at CSM has created a sequence of courses designed to help engineering studentsunderstand the ethical, cultural, historical and technical dimensions of engineering work appliedto community development in the U.S. and abroad7. One of the primary goals of this effort is tocreate a culture of acceptance and value of community and international service activities amongCSM’s faculty and students

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2008 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Lawrence Whitman; Zulma Toro-Ramos; Dan Allison; Colin Davidson; Martha Shawver; Shelly Belles; Chris Wilkinson

, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability 5d) an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teamse) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problemsf) an understanding of professional and ethical responsibilityg) an ability to communicate effectivelyh) the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environment, and societal contexti) a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in, life-long learningj) a knowledge of contemporary issuesk) an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering

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2008 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Gad J. Selig

a future leader in business or engineering or technologyor a balance of all for our company? What skills, competencies and attitudes would we look for? Whatmix of soft skills (people, leadership, and team), technology and business process skills would we expect?What about ethics, integrity, communications, diversity and a better understanding and acceptance ofglobal diversity and cultures and being able to tap virtual global brains located anywhere and anytime?What about acceptance of and the proactive sponsorship of innovation, entrepreneurship, intrapreneurshipand managing change? In assessing the market needs for the purpose of re-inventing the contents of thedegree program, we always kept these questions in sight.In general, we also

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2008 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Hudson V. Jackson; Evelyn A. Ellis

of instructional content to engineering andor technology would be systematically introduced where appropriate. Two examples of how this could beincorporated into the course content for math and social studies are shown in Figures 2.0 and 3.0. 4 Math Science Engineering Discipline Technology General specific Ethics Language Social studies History Relationship To Applications

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2008 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

Authors

Gad J. Selig

a future leader in business or engineering or technologyor a balance of all for our company? What skills, competencies and attitudes would we look for? Whatmix of soft skills (people, leadership, and team), technology and business process skills would we expect?What about ethics, integrity, communications, diversity and a better understanding and acceptance ofglobal diversity and cultures and being able to tap virtual global brains located anywhere and anytime?What about acceptance of and the proactive sponsorship of innovation, entrepreneurship, intrapreneurshipand managing change? In assessing the market needs for the purpose of re-inventing the contents of thedegree program, we always kept these questions in sight.In general, we also