bodies. According to ACCE accreditation document 103 retrieved fromhttp://www.acce-hq.org/images/uploads/Doc_103_Updated_081116_final3.pdf, studentsgraduating with a 4-year degree shall be able to create construction project cost estimates as wellas have knowledge on related areas which include 1) ability to analyze professional decisionbased on ethical principles; 2) analyze construction documents; 3) analyze methods, materials,and equipment used to construct projects; 4) understand construction risks; 5) understand thelegal implications of contracts; 6) understand construction project control process; 7) createconstruction project schedules; 8) create written communications appropriate the constructiondiscipline; 10) create oral presentations
- simulation, etc.) 6) Improved presentation skills 7) Continuous bonding efforts. Many team members became friends in the learning process and the friendship is maintained very well after graduation.The student outcomes are based on the standard ABET a-k outcomes. a: Apply Knowledge—An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering b: Experiment Analysis— An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data c: System Design— An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability d: Teamwork— An
such asusing library resources efficiently, ethics in research, scientific communication skills,information about applying to and planning for graduate education, funding sources forgraduate education, and industry careers. The students also participated in social events suchas a welcome picnic and a trip to a state park.Literature ReviewResearchers have found that educational benefits to students participating in undergraduateresearch experiences are improvements in communication and research skills, ability toperform teamwork, and motivation to pursue advanced degrees (Bauer & Bennett, 2003;Lopatto, 2004; 2007). Large gains in “clarification or confirmation of career/education paths”and personal/professional domains (such as “thinking
management program has included a senior-level capstone course sincenear the beginning of the program in 1976. The BGSU capstone course has involved holisticPBL assignments that mimic real-world circumstances and require students to draw upon theskills and knowledge from their academic training. The student learning objectives for thecapstone course include most of the program’s twenty American Council for ConstructionEducation accreditation learning objectives, which, in addition to topics covered in the AICexamination, include written and oral communication, ethics, legal issues, engagement in multi-disciplinary teams, employment of electronic based technology, project delivery methods,sustainability, and risk management. BGSU’s capstone course is
college level and is the required capstone experience for all Civil, Electrical,Environmental and Mechanical Engineering majors in the university. In addition, a small numberof students from other majors enter the program each semester to take part in specific projects tomeet either technical elective or capstone requirements in their chosen degree program. Each ofthe three departments involved in the capstone program is looking for students to walk awayfrom the program with 1. a significant capstone project experience, 2. professional practice and ethics training, and 3. knowledge of discipline specific design tools and techniques.A leadership committee, supported by faculty advisors, oversee the Capstone program to ensurethese key
scales of the EGPI are GlobalEngineering Ethics and Humanitarian Values; Global Engineering Efficacy; EngineeringGlobal-centrism; and Global Engineering Community Connectedness. At the post-test, theinternational research students scored higher than domestic students on three of the four scales(all except Engineering Global-centrism). Similarly, the international research students improvedthree of their four scales from pre-test to post-test (Global Engineering Ethics and HumanitarianValues; Global Engineering Efficacy; and Global Engineering Community Connectedness); thedomestic students decreased on all four scales. Fleming, Burrell, Patterson, Fredericks, andChouikha (2014) examined Howard University undergraduate students who participated in
these are elements that are potentiallyidentifiable in an individual lesson. In addition NAE (2009) lists six engineering habits of mind.These overlap with the 21st century skills (2016) and include communication, collaboration (bothalso in Guzey), optimism, systems thinking, ethical thinking, and creativity.The innovations, listed in Sias, that are used in this paper as a part of the check off rubricdeveloped are student-centered learning, place-based learning, integration of instructionaltechnology, project-based learning, family involvement, inquiry, and STEM practices. Onlytwo innovations from Sias, et al. are not included, 21st century skills, because it overlaps withanother element chosen from another source, that of engineering habits of
Citizens Engineering Students preparedness for working globally Evaluation of learning programsIt should be noted that developing assessment and evaluation methods in this area is inherently complex,given the list of areas to be investigated, including ethics, social norms, global difference along withstudents own biases based on culture, racial and ethnic position, socio-economic status etc. [12] Thereare also research philosophy and methodological issues to consider, most qualitative measures of globalpreparedness or awareness are by nature, self-efficacy which may call into question the level of ability ofstudents to self-assess given their respective levels of experience. As an example, a recent study into theEWB-USA chapter at
Paper ID #19408Helping Students to Provide Effective Peer FeedbackDr. Edward F. Gehringer, North Carolina State University Dr. Gehringer is an associate professor in the Departments of Computer Science, and Electrical & Computer Engineering. His research interests include computerized assessment systems, and the use of natural-language processing to improve the quality of reviewing. He teaches courses in the area of programming, computer architecture, object-oriented design, and ethics in computing. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Helping Students to Provide Effective
,economic issues, and workplace dynamics as reasons for engineers to value diversity.Social justice can be defined as “…full and equal participation of all groups in a society that ismutually shaped to meet their needs” (Adams, Bell and Griffin 2007). This definition relates toengineering in more than one way. First, to achieve social justice, all members of society withthe interest and aptitude must have the opportunity to fully participate in engineering practices.Thus the changing demographics of the United States might be one reason engineers should careabout diversity (Change the Equation, 2015). Second, as described in the preamble to theNational Society of Professional Engineers Code of Ethics, “Engineering has a direct and vitalimpact on
results stronglysuggest that the issue of having the FE Exam in the English language is not as critical asoriginally hypothesized. However, additional research, needs to be performed before reachingany solid conclusions; for example, are these results repeatable? Also, will the results hold inother areas of the FE Exam, for example, problems in ethics or engineering economics, in whichthe vocabulary may be more difficult to comprehend and problem statements are usually longerin length? Still, students committed orthographic errors in the translated text; however, these did notalter the meaning of the problem. The author was able to conclude that the students clearlyunderstood the problem and had identified the problem to be solved (find
an assistant professor of general engineering at the University of San Diego. His research interests lie in microfluidics, rapid prototyping, genomics, engineering ethics, and engineering education. He earned his MS and PhD in mechanical engineering from University of California, Berkeley and a BS in engineering from Harvey Mudd College. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Contextualizing a New General Engineering Curriculum in the Liberal ArtsAbstractSince its founding several decades ago, our School of Engineering has offered a BS/BA degreewith an extensive liberal arts component. With support from a National Science FoundationIUSE/PFE
responsibility was only being demonstrated in data from the capstone design sequences.The committee felt that the addition of earlier opportunities to measure student understanding ofprofessional and ethical responsibilities would strengthen the program. As a result, this SObecame the focus of a change in our Engineering Communications course (ASE 333T) and inexercises in the new laboratory course (ASE 375) created to remedy the shortcoming notedabove under Outcome (b). Student Outcome (i): Evaluation of this student outcome, based on the work of currentstudents, creates an almost impossible task. We currently have no good way to evaluate “arecognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning”. However, we areadvised at
, whileunderemphasizing the soft skills needed for the industry 4. Consequently, a significant gap existsbetween construction management programs and the demands of current professional practice.Undergraduate programs have to make changes to ensure that their CM graduates are job-readyupon graduation 1. In an effort to advance professional development, accreditation organizationssuch as ABET, Inc. have developed criteria that place emphasis on outcomes associated withteamwork, ethics, communication, understanding of engineering impacts, passion for life-longlearning, and knowledge of contemporary issues. Administrators and faculty members ofConstruction Management programs are actively seeking for effective strategies forstrengthening the soft skills of
participants each year, spending approximately 40 hours per week onresearch and professional development activities. A smaller-scale follow-up program (fewerstudents) was also carried out in the summer of 2016. Faculty mentors paired with students,along with graduate student mentorship, to guide research projects in the area of biomedicaldevices, culminating in a research poster session at the end of the summer. Although many ofthe supplemental professional development activities focused on preparation for graduate study(GRE preparation, graduate school applications, professional skills, research ethics), seminarsand field trips designed to promote understanding of intellectual property, entrepreneurship, andindustry careers were also included as
within the Biology Curriculum. Journal of College Science Teaching, 33 (7): 34-37. 3f an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility Student Formative Etkina Exam, Gantt Chart, Summative Saterbak College Learning Assessment Formative, Frank 15. Lave, J. (1988) Cognition in practice. New York: Cambridge University Press
balance the learning 2016UndergraduateStudentsBasedon PerformanceonFinalExamobjectives tested and to align each question moreclearly with an objective. Second,studentperceptionsofinterestinandimportanceofgenomicstechnologieswillbeassessedthroughsurveysadministered at the beginning and end of the course.Third, as questions of ethics, consent, and privacy arecentral to appropriate use of these genomictechnologies, in-class discussions and studentreflections on these issues will be used to asses studentunderstanding of the non-technical challengesassociated with these tools.1. Mardis, E. R.; Trends Genet. 24, 133–141 (2008).2. Hood, L. & Flores, M.; N. Biotechnol. 29, 613
). Valli (1997, p. 70) asserts that “[Reflectiveteachers] can look back on events; make judgments about them; and alter their teachingbehaviors in light of craft, research, and ethical knowledge. Teachers who are unreflective wouldbe limited in their ability to make good decisions, to consider the consequences of their actions,or to alter their actions”. Loughran (2002, p.35) adds that “experience alone does not lead tolearning; reflection on experience is essential”. Additionally, adequate reflection requiresconsideration of alternate perspectives as well as one’s own, for the purpose of reframing theproblem for deeper understanding (Schӧn, 1987). It is for this reason that reflection in thecontext of considering peer observation feedback is
. Ability to work in teams. Time management and planning. Engineering Professional Skills Professional skills for co-op (resume, interviews, etc.). Project management (manage tasks, budget, etc.). How to use research resources. How to critically evaluate information (found online, in books, articles, etc.). Ability to interact with a diverse audience. Understand societal factors impacting engineering (aesthetics, ethics, sustainability, manufacturability, etc
their undergraduate programs and educateinclusive communities of engineering and computer science students prepared to solve 21st-century challenges.”The idea for RED emerged from a high-level review of Engineering Education investments at theNSF. Informed by both internal program evaluations of current and prior programs and externalassessments in the engineering education literature [1, 2], the review revealed that while therehad been significant progress made in diffusing engineering education innovations in first-yearengineering and in capstone design, change had been much slower in the middle years of thecurriculum. In particular, while certain workplace-relevant engineering skills such ascommunication, teamwork, design, ethics, and socio
, ethics and values, and action/involvement—that can beapplied to many forms of literacy (Cheek, 1992). A later study (Gagel, 1997) definedtechnological literacy as being able to: “(a) accommodate and cope with rapid andcontinuous technological change, (b) generate creative and innovative solutions fortechnological problems, (c) act through technological knowledge both effectively andefficiently, and (d) assess technology and its involvement with the human lifeworldjudiciously.” Generally STS-derived definitions of technological literacy address the need toeducate individuals for living in a technologically mediated world and are system oriented,involve elements of the ethical and moral dimensions of society, and are both critical andintegrative
standard that covers mainengineering skills in sciences, mathematics and design. Students are prepared through arigorous curriculum. However, Universities fail to fully prepare students for aspects of theirlives beyond the academic scope. While the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology(ABET) requires student training in ethics, lifelong learning, communication, and working inmultidisciplinary teams, students remain insufficiently prepared with skills that help overcomemany challenges they face after leaving University.University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) is a public research university registering greater than20,000 students. One of the colleges at the University is the College of Engineering (COE). TheDepartment of Mechanical and
problems. Professional competence has been previouslydefined as a high level of motivation, use of intelligence to solve problems and make decisions,teamwork, management and leadership of others, communication, planning and management of aproject and resources, innovation, and a strategic view of the larger picture of the project2,3. Thesecompetences, along with strong technical knowledge skill set, have been linked to futureprofessional engineering success3,4. Additionally, ABET requires that graduating engineers meetthe following select criteria: (d) ability to function on multidisciplinary teams; (f) understandingof professional and ethical responsibility; (g) ability to communicate effectively; and (h) the broadeducation necessary to
the greater good o Alumni will uphold and advance the core values of: Community, Character, Civility, Citizenship, Commitment, and the university’s commitment to sustainability. o Alumni will behave with integrity in ways consistent with the Association of Energy Engineers Code of Ethics, the NSPE Code of Ethics, and their company’s values and beliefs, and will engage with other professionals through relevant professional societies and/or company ‘communities of practice’. Signs of upholding and advancing these values and contributing to the greater good could include: • Being engaged in the world and thinking beyond
introductory and honors courses in bioengi- neering, tissue and protein engineering lab courses, bioengineering ethics, leadership, and bioengineering capstone writing and design courses. She is committed to enhancing diversity and inclusivity in engineer- ing, and creating opportunities for undergraduate students to engage in K-12 educational outreach. Dr. Hendricks has over a decade of experience leading educational outreach and summer camp programs at both Duke University and the University of Washington. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Work-in-Progress: Making an Introductory Tissue Culture Lab Course Accessible to Novice StudentsThe ability
design experience based on the knowledge and skills acquired in earlier course work and incorporating appropriate engineering standards and multiple realistic constraints. [2]We also considered the eleven student outcomes specified in General Criterion 3 of the GeneralCriteria for Baccalaureate Level Programs[3]. These outcomes are listed below:(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 within realisticconstraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety,manufacturability, and sustainability(d
produce during their college careers. By the end of thecourse, students should be more mature in their understanding and use of language, shoulddevelop efficient writing processes, and should know and demonstrate the qualities of effectivecomposition in a given rhetorical situation. Prerequisites: A passing grade on the Writing SamplePlacement Test.CEE 111. Information Literacy and Research. 2 Credits.This course will introduce students to the needs, access, evaluation, use, impact and ethical/legalaspects of information, as well as to the application of information literacy and research in thefields of civil and environmental engineering. Prerequisite: ENGN 110MAE 111. Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Information Literacy and Research. 2
proceed- ings. Dr. Tu has over 11 years of college teaching and research experiences in cybersecurity and digital forensics. Dr. Tu is a Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Certified Pen Tester (CPT), Certified Hacking and Forensics Investigator (CHFI), & AccessData Computer Examiner (ACE).Prof. Tae-Hoon Kim, Purdue University NorthwestMr. Justin David Heffron, Purdue University NorthwestMr. Jonathan Kakahiaka White c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 PNW GenCyber Summer Camp: Game based Cybersecurity Education for High School Students Ge Jin1, Manghui Tu2, Tae-Hoon Kim3, Justin Heffron4, and Jonathan White5
Physics and interpret data. c An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability. d An ability to function on multidisciplinary teams. e An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems. PSO f An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility. a 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 g An ability to communicate effectively. b
to analyze 2. ABET assessment and interpret data c. an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet In spring 2016, 54 students in three sections of the EMT desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, program took EMT 1255, and participated in the READ environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, program. At the end of the semester, 51 students were manufacturability, and sustainability surveyed to determine, if the ABET student outcomes a, b, d. an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams e. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems