Conference Session

Engineering Ethics: An Interdisciplinary Endeavor

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph Herkert, Arizona State University Polytechnic; Jameson Wetmore, Arizona State University; Heather Canary, Arizona State University Polytechnic; Karin Ellison, Arizona State University

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Liberal Education

. Newberry, B. (2004). The dilemma of ethics in engineering education. Science and Engineering Ethics, 10(2),343-351.7. Herkert, J. R. (2001). Future directions in engineering ethics research: Microethics, macroethics and the role ofprofessional societies. Science and Engineering Ethics, 7(3), 403- 414.8. Wulf, W. A. (2004). Keynote address. In National Academy of Engineering, Emerging Technologies and EthicalIssues in Engineering (pp. 1-6). Washington, D.C.: The National Academies Press.9. Luegenbiehl, H.C. (2007). Disasters as object lessons in ethics: Hurricane Katrina. IEEE Technology and Society,26(4), 10-15.10. Johnson, D. G., & Wetmore, J. M. (2007). STS and ethics: Implications for engineering ethics. In E. Hackett, O.Amsterdamska, M

Conference Session

Tree-huggers, Diggers, and Queers--Oh my!

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

George Catalano, State University of New York, Binghamton; Caroline Baillie, Queens University, Kingston

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Liberal Education

. Vesilind et al6 focuses upon the special nature ofresponsibility that engineers have towards the environment.There are many other texts and websites which focus upon engineering ethics.7 We seek inthe present work to build on the approaches taken in the past to engineering ethicaldilemmas through first introducing and then examining several additional paradigms forethical decision making including ones based on freedom, on chaos, on the concept of amorally deep world, on a global ethic and lastly one based on love. Our strong anddetermined belief is that by adding to the number of available approaches towardsexamining ethical dilemmas we can only benefit as a profession and ultimately as a society.The present work is structured in the following

Conference Session

Communication and Collaboration

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Julie Sharp, Vanderbilt University; Marilyn Dyrud, Oregon Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Liberal Education

natural socializationprocess that takes place during the first term; that is, student groups start meeting away fromcampus: for pizza, movies, outdoor activities. These social encounters tend to strengthen groupbonds and create a congenial atmosphere.Meeting employer expectations. According to employer ratings included in the NationalAssociation of Colleges and Universities’ 2008 Job Outlook report, the top 10 desirable skills forjob seekers include the following, listed in order of importance:1. Communication skills 6. Problem-solving skills2. Strong work ethic 7. Analytical skills3. Teamwork skills 8. Flexibility/adaptability

Conference Session

Engineering Ethics - Courses and Curricula

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brock Barry, United States Military Academy; Matthew Ohland, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Ethics