Conference Session

Study Abroad, International Experience, Exchange Programs and Student Retention

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Manfred J Hampe, Technische Universität Darmstadt; Jan Helge Bøhn, Virginia Tech; David J. Dixon, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

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International

; f) understanding of professional and ethical responsibility; g) the ability to communicate effectively; h) the understanding of the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context; i) the need for an ability to engage in life-long learning; j) knowledge of contemporary issues; k) the ability to use techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools for engineering practice.Industrial ExposureWeek two began with a train and subway ride to the FrankfurtMesse (fairgrounds), where the triennial ACHEMA exhibitionwas occurring. ACHEMA is arguably the world’s largestexhibition of equipment for the chemical and process industries;including exhibits of analytical and laboratory equipment andcomponents, process

Conference Session

Aerospace Division Technical Session 4

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wayne W. Walter, Rochester Institute of Technology (COE); Michael G. Schrlau, Rochester Institute of Technology (COE); Patricia Iglesias, National Technical Institute for the Deaf; Kate N. Leipold, Rochester Institute of Technology (COE); Timothy Aaron Nichols, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Aerospace

students the opportunity to apply Mechanics of Materialsconcepts to analyze the design failure as well as investigate the ethics of the situation andappreciate the impacts resulting from engineering decisions. A two-part case study packet, designed and developed by undergraduate hearing and deafstudent researchers who have previously taken the course, was used to implement the case studyin each section. In the first part, a reading assignment with video links and a post-exercise Page 23.832.4questionnaire on the reading were posted on myCourses, an RIT online course management toolavailable to all students enrolled in the course. The post

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew Sarangan, University of Dayton; Joseph W Haus, University of Dayton; Surinder M. Jain, Sinclair Community College; Jamshid Moradmand, Sinclair Community College; Nick Reeder, Sinclair Community College

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

and the principles of metrology tools will be discussed. This will be followed by a study of the current application of nanotechnology in a few select areas such as electronics, photonics, sensors and advanced materials.4. Applied Nanotechnology (Course II – University) will focus on four areas where nanotechnology has had a significant impact: Information Technology, Renewable Energy Sources, Nanomaterials and Biomedicine including the effects and ethics of nano-toxicology.The first University course titled “Fundamental Principles of Nanotechnology” was alreadyoffered and the other ones have been developed and will begin starting Fall 2013.Reaching Beyond the Boundaries of Higher EducationThe project has extended well past the

Conference Session

Innovative Teaching in Architectural Engineering

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James P. Mwangi P.E., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Architectural

1 2 3 4 5Audiovisuals were titled, clear, easy to understand and used appropriately; presenters were comfortableand familiar with the audiovisuals used CONCLUSION 1 2 3 4 5The conclusion summarized the presentation; major points/results and theirimportance were emphasized SELECTED PROGRAM OUTCOMESAn ability to function in a team for the design and construction of buildings. 1 2 3 4 5A knowledge of how the built environment is related to contemporary issues. 1 2 3 4 5An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility. 1 2 3 4

Conference Session

New Approaches and Applications to Enhance Technological Literacy - Part I

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

R. William Graff, LeTourneau University; Paul R. Leiffer, LeTourneau University

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

antennas, microwaves, plasmas, teaching, and ethics.Dr. Paul R. Leiffer, LeTourneau University Paul R. Leiffer, Ph.D., P.E., is a professor in the School of Engineering and Engineering Technology and Chairman of the Engineering Department at LeTourneau University, where he has taught since 1979. He is the co-developer of LeTourneau’s program in Biomedical Engineering. He received his B.S.E.E. from the State University of New York at Buffalo, and his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from Drexel University. His professional interests include biomedical signal processing, engineering design, and engineering ethics. Page

Conference Session

Programs in Entrepreneurship

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James V Green, University of Maryland, College Park; Alyssa E. Cohen Sherman, University of Maryland

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

) understanding customers, (2) marketorientation, (3) relationship marketing, (4) market research methods, (5) pricing considerations,(6) advertising and promotion, (7) societal, ethical, and regulatory considerations, (8) distributionchannels and supply chain management, (9) sales strategies, to include online marketing andsales, (10) product development and management issues, and (11) partnerships and alliances.The themes were applied throughout the semester using the textbook “Marketing High-Technology Products and Innovations” 3rd Edition by Mohr, Sengupta, and Slater. The schedulewas divided into four modules: product pitch, go to market strategy, prototyping and testing, andteam presentations. There were three to four topics and one deliverable per

Conference Session

Environmental engineering pedagogy and innovation

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marty Anne Gustafson, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Carl Vieth, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Patrick Eagan, University of Wisconsin-Madison

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Environmental Engineering

, •  Advanced global awareness and ethical behavior and leadership understanding of organizations and societyTypical applications in the science and technology category include the ability to understand anduse thermodynamics, and perform engineering analyses of energy use. Other dimensions in thiscompetency are the ability to understand the range of sustainability issues from a local, regionaland global perspective, and the relationships between human activities and the environment. Ofparticular interest is the integration of sustainability goals into engineering practice. Othercompetency dimensions include the development of expertise in understanding

Conference Session

Best of Computer in Education Division

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Patricia R Backer, San Jose State University

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Computers in Education

isevaluated each semester under SJSU’s GE program guidelines. The development and assessmentof this course has been discussed previously10.Table 1. Content, Title and Instructional Delivery Method for Each Unit in Tech 198 Unit Title of Unit Media Format 1 Nature of Science and Technology Multimedia CDs 2 History of Technology Web-based 3 Technology and Work Multimedia CDs 4 Technology and Gender Issues Multimedia CDs 5 Technology Transfer and Cultural Issues Lecture or D2L Online Module 6 Quality of Life Lecture or D2L Online Module  7 Ethics

Conference Session

Capstone Projects, Design Projects, and Teamwork

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael W. Prairie, Norwich University; Gregory Wight P.E., Norwich University; Peter Kjeer, Harvard University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

worked on embedded systems with wireless communication, while theothers worked on the generator design. Although there was a little more prep time needed, thevariety of a multi-faceted design problem was a refreshing break from the dogma of havingeveryone grind through the same lab exercises. Finally, the motivation of being responsible for apart of a larger system rather than having to answer for only one’s own grade seemed to have apositive effect on the work ethic of the students who were engaged with the project. Page 23.73.9ConclusionsA multidisciplinary design project consisting of a hydroelectric power generation system wasdeveloped in

Conference Session

Innovations in Teaching and Research in Physics or Engineering Physics I

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Harold T. Evensen, University of Wisconsin, Platteville; W. Doyle St.John, University of Wisconsin, Platteville

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Engineering Physics & Physics

senior design course, and is an important partof our curriculum. The primary ABET outcomes associated with this course are [a] and [b]: “anability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering” and “an ability to designand conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data.” Further, the program hasassigned several secondary outcomes to this course: experiment design, effectivecommunication, teaming, modern techniques and tools, ethics, and life-long learning [ABEToutcomes c, d, f, g, i, and k]. The determination of particular science and/or engineering topics Page 23.140.2that should be assigned to this course has been a

Conference Session

Fresh Perspectives on Information Literacy

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jon N. Jeffryes, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; Lisa Johnston, University of Minnesota

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Engineering Libraries

to share the data in order to instill best practices for their future data sharing. 3. Cite their data in a properly structured format in accordance with emerging standards in order to prepare them to ethically reuse data in the future.6 Preservation This module will introduce 1. Explain the lifespan of potential

Conference Session

Defining and Refining Technological and Engineering Literacy

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert M. Brooks, Temple University; Mehmet Cetin, Temple University; Jyothsna Kavuturu

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

reviewed journal articles. Page 23.199.6 8. I loved the nontechnical issues such as ethical issues (that I came across while reading the peer reviewed journal articles) more than the technical ones. 9. My carbon print can significantly be reduced by switching my regular car to hybrid car. I learned this simple but profound point by following peer reviewed journal articles. 10. Peer reviewed journal articles taught me that I need to return the environment back to my children with least damage. This opened my eyes to focus on methods I personally could employ for the same purpose.The written comments of the students on

Conference Session

CAD Assessments, Trends and Applications

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Srikanth B Pidugu, University of Arkansas, Little Rock; Mamdouh M. Bakr, University of Arkansas, Little Rock; Swaminadham Midturi, University of Arkansas, Little Rock; George P Tebbetts, University of Arkansas, Little Rock

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Engineering Design Graphics

Processes b Once a Year Average/Good Laboratory 2117 Statics & e Dynamics Biennial Average/Good 3317 Computer f Graphics Once a Year Average/Good 1300 Manufacturing Processes Once a Year Average/Good Laboratory 2117 h Ethics in the Profession

Conference Session

Engineering Libraries (ELD) Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amy S. Van Epps, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Engineering Libraries

)  Quality Approaches in Higher Education International Journal of Sustainability in Higher  Research in Engineering Design Education  Research in Learning Technology (Formerly Alt‐J; International Journal of Teaching and Learning in  Association for Learning Technology) Higher Education (IJTLHE)  Research in Science & Technological Education Journal of Agricultural Education  Research in Science Education Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension  Science and Engineering Ethics Journal of Applications and Practices in Engineering  Science Educator Education

Conference Session

Reception & Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Mohammed A Omar, Clemson University

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ASEE International Forum

education focusbetween the pre and post-World War II; specifically following the 1955 Grinter3 3 year study.The current ABET criteria reaffirm a set of core engineering skills coupled with a second set of Page 21.65.2professional skills. The professional skills focus on communication skills, teamwork, ethics andprofessionalism; in addition to “awareness skills” as coined by Shuman4 et al, which translatesinto engineering within the global and the societal contexts coupled with life-long learning andthe knowledge of contemporary issues. Moreover, there is a recent trend of what can be called“Add-on” skills that come to complement the core engineering

Conference Session

Partner Organization Plenary II

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2013 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Michael E. Auer, International Society for Engineering Education (IGIP)

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Partner Society Plenary

with a technical background should acquire the necessary professionalcompetences of an engineering educator. These general professional competences consist oftwo main groups:  Technical expertise  Specific engineering pedagogical competencies.Educational theory offers different lists of competences7. The IGIP concept of engineeringeducational competences is to be summarized as follows:  Pedagogical, psychological and ethical competences  Didactical skills and evaluative competences  Organisational (managerial) competencies  Oral and written communication skills and social competences  Reflective and developmental competencesOther categorizations might operate with the terms “technical expertise

Conference Session

Case Studies in Entrepreneurship

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zbigniew J Pasek, University of Windsor

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

from their competitors. In the end, theremodeled restaurant brings in a lot of satisfied customers.Issues for class discussion: leadership, mentorship, work ethics, service value, marketcompetition.Educational ApproachesA number of teaching strategies can be explored using film and film clips. Most commonlymovie material can be shown to stimulate group discussion (but groups should be small). In thisapproach material is shown to the group and the trigger questions are posed either before or afterthe viewing. These questions need to be focused and tailored to the particular teaching goals toeliminate any potential runaway discussions, which may be inadvertently triggered by the detail-rich film material. Another alternative is to use the whole

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ryan N. Fries P.E., Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville; Brad Cross, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville; Mark P. Rossow, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville; Daniel M Woehl, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

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Civil Engineering

Page 23.1103.10determine if students are being honest regarding this ethical issue.5.3 Location and CollaborationDuring analysis, researchers suspected a correlation between the location where studentscompleted their homework and how they completed their homework. Specifically, theresearchers tested the hypothesis that students completing homework on campus were morelikely to collaborate with other students than those completing their homework at home. Table 1shows the results from a correlation analysis. The highest values were found from studentscompleting their homework at home (67% of respondents), where a correlation of 0.39 wasfound with those completing their homework alone, and a -0.38 correlation was found with thosecompleting their

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Krupczak, Hope College; Kate A Disney, Mission College

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

topicsmight exist across content areas. “Technology and Society” concerns the relations betweenhumans and technology. This includes issues such as ethics and responsibility and the historyand evolution of technology. The “Design” section focuses on the methods though which Page 23.1160.6engineers create new technological products and systems. Content would include designmethodologies, cost-benefit analysis, and design evaluation. “Products and Systems” addressesthe systems nature of technology, and includes topics such as the flow of energy, materials, andinformation in systems, feedback and control, and the specific technologies characterizingmodern

Conference Session

Engineering Leadership Development Division Technical Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Toby Egan, Purdue School of Engineering & Technology

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Engineering Leadership Development Division

researched personality inventory available. 27 The alignmentof each personality measure to the study context is explained below. AgreeablenessAgreeableness refers to an individual’s tendency toward being honest, considerate, trustworthy,helpful, understanding, decent, and generally likable. 27 Although not yet explored,agreeableness is likely to relate positively to leader coaching behavior as there is some researchsupport linking agreeableness to leadership. Agreeableness has been found to be the personalityfactor most strongly affiliated with the idealized influence element of transformational leadershipand is positively associated with ethical leadership. 28, 29 Individuals exhibiting a propensity foragreeableness more often utilize

Conference Session

FPD 7: First-Year Engineering Courses, Part II: Perceptions and Paradigms

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brooke Morin, Ohio State University; Krista M. Kecskemety, Ohio State University; Kathleen A Harper, Ohio State University; Paul Alan Clingan, Ohio State University

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First-Year Programs

desktop computer for each seat.9 Thirteen sections of the course wereoffered, each containing approximately 36 studentsThis course was the first in a two-course sequence and focused on problem solving via computerprogramming in MATLAB and C/C++. Additional course topics included engineering ethics,technical communication, Microsoft Excel, and engineering design.Inverted Classroom ApproachEach day’s work was divided into two primary components: preparation and application (Table1). The preparation component was to be completed prior to the beginning of class. Eachpreparation assignment consisted of some combination of the following: watching videos,reading book sections, completing tutorials, or working problems. A breakdown of thepercentage of

Conference Session

"Modular" Learning

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jason M. Keith, Mississippi State University; Bill B Elmore, Mississippi State University; William Todd French, Mississippi State University; Hossein Toghiani, Mississippi State University; Rebecca K. Toghiani, Mississippi State University

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

applicationsto real world energy problems. Additional emphasis is placed on the need for domesticenergy independence and on worldwide energy availability, as well as in the ethical useof energy resources. As these modules are taught in our curriculum, assessment datawill be collected and reported on in a future article.Bibliography1. Bioengineering educational materials bank, http://www.bioemb.net, accessed January 2013.2. Materials digital library pathway, http://matdl.org, accessed January 2013.3. Massachusetts Institute of Technology open courseware site, http://ocw.mit.edu, accessed January2013.4. Multimedia Educational Resource for Learning and Online Teaching site, http://www.merlot.org,accessed January 2013.5. Hydrogen Education at Mississippi

Collection

2013 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

Authors

Thomas M. Korman; Hal A. Johnston; Lloyd Crask

also shows payments to thecontractor by the owner according to the payment requests and gives total cash-on-hand at theend of the period. Each firm may at any time apply for a loan to improve its financial situation.Loans granted are amortized over a one year time period. Changes in company ratios are alsologged along with changes to the company’s appraisal metrics. • Financial Liquidity • Financial Success • Responsibility • Pace • Ethics • Name RecognitionAt the end of a period, the firms examine their Progress Reports and decide on the effectivenessof the methods chosen for the various work activities. If they wish, they may change them andspecify different methods for the following periods. The choice of methods allows

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2013 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

Authors

Jim Herold; A. Zundel; Thomas F. Stahovich

2: Example of typical student work. The image to the left is an example of neatly organized work while theimage to the right is an example of less organized work. Ink color denotes the semantic content of the ink. Greenindicates an equation pen stroke, blue indicates a FBD pen stroke, and black indicates a cross-out pen stroke. TheLiveScribe™ pens used ink and thus students were required to cross-out any unintended writing.In the present work, we analyze students’ solutions to the final exam. This test comprised ninequestions and covered all concepts covered throughout the course. The first problem of the examwas an ethics question. The expected answer to this problem was different from that of the otherproblems as it required a simple, one

Conference Session

FPD 6: Transitions and Student Success, Part II

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stacy Holander Gleixner, San Jose State University; Katherine Casey, SJSU College of Engineering; Jared T. Tuberty, San Jose State University; Sanela Latic; Patricia R Backer, San Jose State University; Emily L. Allen, San Jose State University

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First-Year Programs

curriculum improves retention andgraduation rates, particularly among underrepresented groups and women, and a creates astronger civic ethic among students.47,48,49 Students, particularly women and underrepresentedgroups, cite the ability to make a difference in society as one of the main reasons they choosecareers in science and engineering.50 Community-based service learning opportunities are a wayfor engineering students to become involved and make a difference in their own communities.Freshmen Focus GroupsIn addition to best practices learned from the literature, information about the needs of incomingfreshmen was obtained through focus groups. In Spring 2012, two focus groups were conductedwith twelve SJSU freshmen, women and students from

Conference Session

Issues of Outreach and Interest in Engineering

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sara A. Atwood, Elizabethtown College; Joshua M Frey, Elizabethtown College

Tagged Divisions

Women in Engineering

system, component, or process to meet desired needs. 2 (design an activity or demonstration to teach a concept using creativity and innovative ideas) 3 ABET f. Understanding of professional and ethical responsibility. (need for outreach and science education to the public, professionalism) 4 ABET g. Ability to communicate effectively. (to a non-technical audience, with multimedia presentation and in written report) 5 ABET i. Recognition of the need for and an ability to engage in life-long learning. (reflect on experience and continuing outreach after graduation) The undergraduates performed the outreach activity at a local Junior High

Conference Session

Using Student Competitions to Enhance Learning

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chris Carroll, University of Louisiana, Lafayette

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

; conduct the experiment, and analyze and interpret the resulting data. (c) Graduates can design a complex system or process to meet desired needs, within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health, and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability. (d) Graduates can function effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team. (e) Graduates can solve well-defined engineering problems in four technical areas appropriate to civil engineering. (f) Graduates can analyze a complex situation involving multiple conflicting professional and ethical interests, to determine an appropriate course of action. (g) Graduates can organize and deliver

Conference Session

Preparing for Practice

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Huff, Purdue University; Carla B. Zoltowski, Purdue University, West Lafayette; William C. Oakes, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Robin Adams, Purdue University, West Lafayette

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

interpretive phenomenology.Dr. Carla B. Zoltowski, Purdue University, West Lafayette Carla B. Zoltowski, Ph.D., is Education Administrator of the EPICS Program at Purdue University. She received her B.S. and M.S. in electrical engineering and Ph.D. in engineering education, all from Purdue University. She has served as a lecturer in Purdue’s School of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Dr. Zoltowski’s academic and research interests include human-centered design learning and assessment, service-learning, ethical reasoning assessment, leadership, and assistive technology.Dr. William C. Oakes, Purdue University, West Lafayette William (Bill) Oakes is the Director of the EPICS Program and one of the founding faculty members

Conference Session

Track 3 - Session I - Faculty Development

Collection

2013 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Reginald Vachon P.E., American Society of Mechanical Engineers; Robert O. Warrington Jr., Michigan Technological University; Robert D. Kersten, University of Central Florida

Tagged Topics

Invited - Faculty Development

expectations, capacitybuilding, sustainable development, policy work [46], increasing ethical concerns, quality focusand cultural literacy, require greater participation of the engineering profession. To compete onthe global stage, attract investment, establish first-rate centers of research, and fully developproduction facilities in many countries of the hemisphere requires collaboration of manystakeholders. In short, we must recognize that a knowledge society rests on a foundation ofeducational and research excellence [56].Quality Assurance/Accreditation: The Platform for MobilityImplementation of free trade agreements demands mutual recognition of educationalqualifications of many professional groups, including engineering. It becomes axiomatic

Conference Session

CIP Technical Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Samantha Ruth Brunhaver, Stanford University; Shannon Katherine Gilmartin, Stanford University; Michelle Marie Grau, Stanford University; Sheri Sheppard, Stanford University; Helen L. Chen, Stanford University

Tagged Divisions

College Industry Partnerships

understanding of professional and ethical responsibility”.d ABET, outcome H: “the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global,economic, environmental, and societal context”.e Engineer of 2020, “business and management skills”.Respondents were asked to describe their current position as either an engineering position or anon-engineering position, and to answer whether they currently identify themselves as anengineer (yes/no/not sure). These measures were based in our Academic Pathways Study16-18 Page 23.930.10and Engineering Pathways Study work43. In a question adapted from the NSF