Paper ID #42003Ethical Reasoning, Moral Intuitions, and Foreign Language in Global EngineeringEducation [Global Engineering Ethics Education]Dr. Rockwell Franklin Clancy III, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Rockwell Clancy conducts research at the intersection of technology ethics, moral psychology, and Chinese philosophy. He explores how culture and education affect moral judgments, the causes of unethical behaviors, and what can be done to ensure more ethical behaviors regarding technology. Rockwell is a Research Scientist in the Department of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech. Before moving
cultural diversity andreligious values influence ethical decisions. Embracing humanistic psychology within thecurriculum helps students understand the importance of multiracial and socioeconomiccommunities, which directly influences ethical responsibilities and the impact of one’s decisionson the community-at-large. This paper discusses the initial steps in implementing an effectiveengineering ethics education framework.In collaboration between the Department of Theatre and the Department of Electrical and ComputerEngineering, active learning strategies were developed to enhance engineering students' understanding ofcontemporary ethical issues and to foster lifelong learning skills. With institutional support forpedagogical innovations during the
Paper ID #43999Research on Engineering Ethics Education in China’s Science and EngineeringUniversitiesDr. Huiming Fan, East China University of Science and Technology I am an associate professor from the Institute of Higher Education, East China University of Science and Technology. I got a Ph.D. degree from Zhejiang University in 2014. My research interest includes: engineering eduction research, university-industry collaboration.Xinru Li ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Research on Engineering Ethics Education in China’s Science and Engineering
, abled masculinity, and smother iterativeprocesses, collaboration, and belonging in engineering. These intersections, at least partially,can further contextualize the generally poor retention rates– especially for students with dis-abilities, LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer) students, students of color–and add to the chorus of voices pointing at systemic issues in engineers’ education as primaryfactors in students leaving engineering, rather than personal failings [40], [41], [42]. Accord-ingly, one potential avenue to address these issues in engineering is by flipping the script,and putting the pedagogy and structure of engineering education back into dialogue with thepurported value of failure in engineering.VI. R
Paper ID #37029Ethics Education in Undergraduate Computer Science Programs in theUnited StatesDr. Youna Jung, Northeastern University Youna Jung serves as a teaching associate professor at Northeastern University’s Khoury College of Computer Science in Arlington. Prior to joining Northeastern, she worked at the Virginia Military In- stitute and the University of Florida as a tenured faculty member and a research faculty member, re- spectively. Her research pursuits revolve around artificial intelligence, IoT, collaborative computing, and cybersecurity, and she has published over 45 papers in journals, conference
University Program for Leadership and Character in the Professional schools. In her role she also supports with the development and assessment of character and ethics education in the engineering program.Mr. Andy Brock, Prolific Living Andy Brock is an electrical engineer with 13 years of IT experience primarily in the software, networking and security space. He worked as a security architect and network solution engineer for government projects before starting his company, Prolific Living Inc with his wife, Farnoosh Brock in 2012. Today, they partner with universities such as Duke, Johns Hopkins, Northwestern, as well as visionary organizations to educate engineers and their leaders on Leadership, Communication and
ethical and societal considerations in engineering education.AcknowledgementsThis material is based on work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant Nos.1540348, 1540341, 1540308, and 1755390. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions orrecommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarilyreflect the views of the National Science Foundation.This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research andinnovation programme under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie grant agreement number 945380.I also thank my collaborators on this project: Drs. Angela Bielefeldt, Daniel Knight, Chris Swan,and Nathan Canney.References[1] A. K. Bragg, “The Socialization Process in Higher Education
Paper ID #44216Application of African Indigenous Knowledge Systems to AI Ethics Researchand Education: A Conceptual OverviewKerrie Danielle Hooper, Florida International University Kerrie Hooper is currently an Engineering and Computing Education Ph.D. student at Florida International University. She obtained her Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of Guyana in 2019 and then worked for two years in the industry as a Data Analyst & Systems Administrator, before pursuing her doctoral degree. Her research interests are in AI ethics, responsible technology in education, women’s careers in computing
earned a Doctor of Philosophy in Policy and Governance at the Australian National University in Canberra, a Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) from Carleton University in Ottawa; a Certificate of Graduate Studies in Natural Resources Organization Management from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor; and Master of Arts in Environmental Security and Peace from the University for Peace in Costa Rica. For approximately a decade, Sergio worked on sustainable energy policy and finance throughout Latin America and collaborated with leading U.S. government agencies, multilateral banks, and public interest organizations involved in international clean energy policy and rural electrification, including the
Paper ID #44569Conceptualizing the Institutional Transformation Approach to STEM EthicsEducation: An Exploratory Study of NSF-Funded Institutional TransformationProjectsDr. Qin Zhu, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Dr. Zhu is an Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering Education and Affiliate Faculty in the Department of Science, Technology & Society, the Department of Philosophy, and the Center for Human-Computer Interaction at Virginia Tech. Dr. Zhu is currently serving as Associate Editor for Science and Engineering Ethics, Associate Editor for Studies in Engineering Education, and Editor
. Levis is part of the Ethics at Work Project 15 . It is a pedagogical collaboration with a computerscience professor (Dr. Walter Scierer) and a philosophy professor (Dr. Paul Blaschko) at NotreDame. This work has led to her connection with the Virues and Vocations Initiative. The Ethics atWork Project has created a number of resources that may be useful to other professors teaching aclass that involves ethics at all different levels.For engineering professors looking to think more deeply about ethics at varying levels of timecommitment: • Ethics at work database 15 has pedagogical and educational materials ranging from op-eds to reading quizzes of material, focusing on material and means to assess reading. There are over 500 entries
American Council of Engineering Companies’ Senior Executives Institute, an advanced management, leadership, and public policy training program for current and emerging leaders of engineering and architectural firms. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Developing a Team-Based Regulatory Framework for Mobility Engineering ProfessionalsAbstractTransportation mobility has gained burgeoning attention in the past decades driven by theadvancement of Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CAVs) and ubiquitous InternetCommunication Technologies (ICT). As the innovation of CAVs progresses towards an upperlevel of automation, safety concerns induced by advanced autonomous vehicle
Paper ID #42080Collective vs. Individual Decision-Making in an Engineering Ethics NarrativeGameMs. Tori N. Wagner, University of Connecticut Tori Wagner is a doctoral student at the University of Connecticut studying Engineering Education. She has a background in secondary science education, playful learning, and digital game design.Dr. Daniel D. Burkey, University of Connecticut Daniel Burkey is the Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs and the Castleman Term Professor in Engineering Innovation in the College of Engineering at the University of Connecticut. He earned his B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Lehigh
Paper ID #41401Ethical Use of Generative AI in Engineering: Assessing Students and PreventingThem from Cheating ThemselvesDr. Ronald P. Uhlig, National University Dr. Ron Uhlig is currently Chair, Department of Engineering, Data and Computer Sciences, National University School of Technology and Engineering, College of Business, Engineering and Technology. From 2010-2014, he served as Dean, NU School of Business and Management. He returned to the engineering faculty in 2014. From 2000-2005, he was President/CEO, SegWave, Inc., an educational technology systems company he founded. Previous positions include Vice President
communities by studying the role of professional development in shaping organizational cultures. As an education practitioner, she also looks at evidence-based practices to incorporate social responsibility skills and collaborative and inclusive teams into the curriculum. Dr. Rivera-Jim´enez graduated from the University of Puerto Rico at Mayag¨uez with a B.S. and Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering. She earned an NSF RIEF award recognizing her effort in transitioning from a meaningful ten-year teaching faculty career into engineering education research. Before her current role, she taught STEM courses at diverse institutions such as HSI, community college, and R1 public university.Dr. Katie Cadwell, Syracuse University
Medicine. He currently holds a postdoc appointment with two institutions at Penn State University—the Rock Ethics Institute and the Leonhard Center for Enhancement of Engineering Education—to facilitate exchange and collaboration between philosophers and engineers. Prior to joining Penn State, he was a postdoctoral research fellow at the Science History Institute working on the history of engineering ethics education. Shih earned his PhD and MS in science and technology studies (STS) from Virginia Tech. He also has a graduate certificate in engineering education (ENGE) from Virginia Tech and a Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering from National Taiwan University.Dr. Benjamin Daniel Chambers, Virginia Polytechnic
Paper ID #43795Pedagogy of Engagement: Exploring Three Methods in an Engineering Ethicsand Professionalism CourseJessica Wolf, University of British Columbia Jessica Wolf is a PhD student in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at UBC. Her research focuses on equity issues in engineering education, particularly looking at the impacts of engineering outreach programs on historically marginalized groups in STEM.Gayatri Gopalan, University of British Columbia Gayatri Gopalan is a PhD student in the Department of Curriculum and Pedagogy in the Faculty of Education at the University of British Columbia. Her research
instructional method for computing ethics education. In a longitudinal study offirst-year computer science course which included lectures and case studies on responsiblecomputing and social justice values, students who participated in a think-talk-share peer learningmodel were able to identify intersecting ethical challenges in responsibility, bias, andmechanisms of unfairness, and valued their learning with peers for developing ideas [11].Collaboratively developing a code of ethics among engineering, computing, and non-engineeringdisciplines through group discussions and case studies can engage students in connectingphilosophy with engineering [12]. Beyond instructor-led ethics modules and lectures, there ispotential for students to engage in peer
degree. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and has acquired expertise in both Civil Engineering and Engineering Education. This unique combination of knowledge has equipped her with a distinctive set of skills. Her research interests primarily revolve around engineering education, with a specific focus on equity, ethics, diversity, and inclusion. She is particularly interested in understanding how these factors impact early career engineers and the transition process of engineering students into the engineering industry.Dr. Rebecca A Atadero, Colorado State University Rebecca Atadero is a professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Colorado State University, specializing in
documentation can be captured. His current research is focused on developing higher reliability Technical Language Models (TLMs) which are essentially knowledge-graph backed LLMs that can pinpoint where information was drawn from within a complex information environment. He also works toward improving CS education, broadening participation in computing, and incorporating ethics into CS education. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 A Directed Question based Framework for Teaching and Learning Ethics: A tool but also a Memorable Framework that Students can take Forward into their Professional Practice Udayan Das
Paper ID #43244Exploring the Influence of Identity Development on Public Policy CareerPathways for EngineersMiss Bailey Kathryn McOwen, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Bailey is a student at Virginia Tech in the Engineering Education doctoral program. She has her bachelor’s in physics from Canisius University and bachelor’s in Industrial Engineering from St. Mary’s University. Her research interests are in workforce development, continued education for engineering practitioners, alternative engineering career pathways, and engineering ethics.Dr. Dayoung Kim, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State
years of leadership experience in post-secondary education and engineering consulting. John is a past president (2017–18) and fellow (2020) of the Canadian Engineering Education Association (CEEA-ACEG), ´ and founder of the Guelph Engineering Leadership Program. His current research focuses on engineering leadership and development of professional skills in the engineering design curriculum.Kimberly Mary Levere, University of GuelphCameron Farrow, University of Guelph ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Paper ID #41827Enhancing Student Engagement with Introductory Engineering Ethics Usinga
collaboration with engineers and engineering leaders and the design implications ofengineering leadership decisions. In this paper, we concentrate specifically on the content in1 Johri, A. and Olds, B.M. eds., 2014. Cambridge handbook of engineering education research.Cambridge University Press.Appendices E and F of the workshop report, which captures notes from brainstorming sessionsand dialogues during the workshop. Our analysis focuses on supporting and sustainingengineering ethics dialogue and the challenges therein. While not a direct goal of the workshop,this analysis begins a bridge to support a longer-term dialogue with a broader community,centered around engineering leadership and ethics and practical application.One finding from the workshop
given the polarization and plurality of views and beliefs in our nation and world andthe increasingly higher stakes of engineering practice. To help students understand how they canact on their personal ethics, the course also incorporates the GVV material, originally developedfor application in business settings. The GVV modules in this course were adapted specificallyfor use in engineering education, in collaboration with the GVV founder and the Online EthicsCenter (OEC) director and are now available through the OEC for anyone to use. This paperprovides an overview of the GVV portion of the new course design and discusses initialimpressions from piloting the course over three semesters.KeywordsEngineering Ethics, Curriculum Design, Micro
intrinsic to the activity (e.g., time and resource constraints, a competitive context, and costs),yet, that many students’ reflections contained ideas for mitigating such pressures through enhancedcritical thinking and team collaboration. Though program-level evaluation of ethics learning is ongoing,we conclude by sharing lessons-learned from this module’s development, identifying implementationconsiderations for other programs wishing to explore similar forms of ethics experiential learning.IntroductionUndergraduate Engineering Leadership (EL) programs frequently describe ethics education as a keyfacet of their curricula (e.g., [1 - 5]), a movement aligned with contemporary engineering accreditation 23 4criteria
;M University. His research interests include semiconductor testing and validation, as well as hardware cybersecurity. Miles is a teaching assistant in the Department of Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution, assisting with engineering leadership, semiconductor testing, and semiconductor validation classes. His experience facilitating lab sections for the engineering leadership class has allowed him to gain insights into students’ beliefs about generative artificial intelligence and its future role in engineering leadership and higher education. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Exploration of Career and Ethical Challenges of Analytics and
to use story as a way to allow students to develop their engineering identity, and a project to improve teaming by teaching psychological safety in engineering education curricula. Michelle also mentors undergraduate researchers to investigate the removal of stormwater pollutants in engineered wetlands, and has a project to improve undergraduate student training for and exposure to research opportunities. Michelle is a current NSF ASCEND Fellow, a current KEEN Fellow, was a 2018 ExCEEd Fellow, and was recognized as the 2019 ASCE Daniel V. Terrell Awardee.Dr. Kenneth W. Lamb P.E., California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Kenneth is a Professor of Civil Engineering at Cal Poly Pomona and a licensed
’ answers withthe same level of inter-rater reliability between computer and human as that between two humansperforming traditional qualitative coding of students’ answers. However, we argue that our NLPhas more utility for the engineering ethics education community than supervised learning modelsbut we emphasize that one challenge is the training of the models. The main idea behind thattraining is to provide an algorithm with a labeled dataset to learn key features of the input datasetthat would produce the appropriate output (i.e., labels). This training process requires more dataand a higher level of technical familiarity with coding and/or collaboration with individuals morefamiliar with the training process. Yet, this up-front investment in
Paper ID #39735Using a Framework to Define Ways of Integrating Ethics across theCurriculum in EngineeringDr. Laura Bottomley, North Carolina State University at RaleighCynthia BauerleLisette Esmeralda Torres-GeraldCarrie Hall ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Using a Framework to Define Ways of Integrating Ethics across the Curriculum in EngineeringEthics are an important part of engineering and computer science education for many reasons,ABET accreditation being only one. Historically, engineering ethics have been taught as a part ofa specific class, often outside of the engineering
Paper ID #40015Redesign of an Engineering Failure Course to Incorporate LearningObjectives in Diversity, Ethics and InclusivityDr. Gary P. Halada, Stony Brook University Dr. Halada, Associate Professor in Materials Science and Chemical Engineering at Stony Brook Uni- versity, directs an interdisciplinary undergraduate degree program in Engineering Science. He designs educational materials focused on nanotechnology, advanced manufacturing and engineering adaptation for climate change. He also works with faculty from other disciplines to explore the integration of STEM and liberal arts education