Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session II

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Peter D Kazarinoff, Portland Community College; Tanya Faltens, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Karen Leung, City College of San Francisco; Candiya Mann; Janet Pinhorn

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

publishing, common themes emerged, such as the lack of time and need tobalance other competing commitments; the lack of internal or external incentives to publish; theneed to practice writing; and the challenge of determining what journals are looking for.Common suggestions for improving the Connect program were providing training to coaches toensure consistency; offering support for templates and creating formatting instructions; creatinga central repository for information and hosting writing workshops earlier in the timeline.J ATE URE program lessons learnedURE students were motivated to write for reasons that included having pride in being an author,being passionate about their research and writing, building their resume or CV, collaboratingwith

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division Technical Session 7

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kelsey Morgan Irvin, University of Missouri, Columbia; Elizabeth Hiteshue, Bain & Company; Samantha Laurel Swanson; Caroline Missouri Wochnick, Augsburg College; Hannah Bech, AmeriCorps VISTA; Amanda Marie Kapetanakis, Augsburg College; Mary Yvonne Lanzerotti, Air Force Institute of Technology; Derrick Langley, Space and Missile Center, Enterprise Ground Services Office (SMC/ADZS); Michael Geselowitz, IEEE History Center at Stevens Institute of Technology; MaryAnn C. Hellrigel, IEEE, IEEE History Center; Gregory Alan Good, American Institute of Physics

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering

important for encouraging women to enter and stay in STEM fields. Therefore, I decided to accept her offer to work on the project.”How did I select my interviewees? “To identify key female leaders in their desired career fields, I searched through the National Academy of Engineering (NAE) website,17 National Academy of Sciences (NAS) website,18 the Harvard Business School faculty website,27 a STEMconnector publication provided by the STEMconnector, ‘the one stop shop for STEM information,’28 and the Girls in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Portal.29 Through these searches as well as references from STEM researchers at the DOD government institution, I obtained contact information and

Collection

2020 First-Year Engineering Experience

Authors

Amanda Marie Singer, Michigan Technological University; Jason Mathews, Michigan Technological University; Michelle E Jarvie-Eggart P.E., Michigan Technological University

thesuccessful realization, use, and retirement of engineered systems, using systems principles andconcepts, and scientific, technological, and management methods.” [4] In analysis, commonemergent themes of systems, system management, and transdisciplinary work arise in directcomparison of the INCOSE definition and the student generated themes in their definitions ofsystems engineering, suggesting some level of exposure to systems engineering. Additionally,the INCOSE term “successful realization” is indicative of a broader creation theme thatencompasses the emergent themes of design and build present in student supplied definitions.This parallel further supports student exposure to or understanding of systems engineering.Similar parallels are observed

Conference Session

Tricks of the Trade II

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William Baer, Georgia Institute of Technology

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New Engineering Educators

for a brief period or span several years. They can change from time to time. Notevery class will be ideally suited to include an information literacy component, but greatpartnerships can emerge from unlikely situations.References[1] Rader, Hannelore B. 1999. "Faculty-librarian collaboration in building the curriculum for the millennium: the US experience." IFLA Journal 25, no. 4: 209-213. Library, Information Science & Technology Abstracts.[2] Tucker, James Cory, Jeremy Bullian, and Matthew C. Torrence. 2003. "Collaborate or Die! Collection Development in Today's Academic Library." Reference Librarian 40, no. 83/84: 219-236.[3] Oseghale, Osagie. 2008. “Faculty Opinion as Collection Evaluation Method: A Case Study of

Conference Session

Pre-College Engineering Education Division Resource Exchange

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Hoda Ehsan, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education

presented which is developed following this guide [3]. In a research study [1], children on the autism spectrum and their parents engaged in this activity. The instruction- al strategies were emerged from observing parent-child interactions during this activity which resulted in child’s design engagement. ACTIVITY COMPONENTS INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES • Scenario. Introduce the design activity A. Soliciting information. Ask for the child’s through a scenario with fictional clients

Conference Session

Engineering and Public Policy Division Technical Session

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anindya Roy, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Aaron Kessler, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

, he engaged in education research in addition to his materials science research. His current interest lies in exploring the role of data, machine learning/AI, and the promises of emerging technologies in education.Aaron Kessler Dr. Aaron Kessler is Assistant Director, Learning Sciences and Teaching for Open Learning at MIT. In his role within the residential education team he is responsible for working with faculty and course teams in the development and research of online and residential courses that use educational technologies. He serves on the IEEE Industry Consortium on Learning Engineering Steering Committee and chairs the Design for Learning SIG. Prior to his arrival at MIT Aaron taught high school chemistry, co

Conference Session

Engineering Libraries Division (ELD) Technical Session 4

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Uri Feldman, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Callie Cherry, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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Engineering Libraries Division (ELD)

AI in Higher Education The unstoppable use of AI tools by students has prompted institutions of higher educationto assess the impact of this emerging technology within their academic settings. Whileuniversities have begun to address this trend through their academic integrity and ethics policies,students will continue to utilize AI regardless of rules and regulations that support or forbid useof AI. Educators must equip themselves and their students with information literacy and criticalthinking skills, which will help ensure that students utilize AI ethically and responsibly.Focusing on effective use, rather than forbidding use entirely, will better prepare students forsuccess academically and professionally. As educators, the

Conference Session

Technological and Engineering Literacy-Philosophy of Engineering (TELPhe) Division Technical Session 3 / Perspectives on Advances in Promoting Technological Literacy

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Jayanta Kumar Banerjee, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus

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Diversity

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

under strict military discipline. This means hardwork, not just fun!In Hinduism there is a god for every aspect of life. So, there is also a god for Engineering, Biswakarma,the Master Engineer! Even in today’s modern India there is a day fixed and reserved in the year forcelebrating Biswakarma Puja; and as India is progressing and pioneering in Information Technology (IT)during the last few decades, worshipping (Puja in Sanskrit) of Biswakarma is getting increasinglyimportant!Today, as technology moves from North to South, admission in the Engineering schools of the Americas,especially in the countries like USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, etc. is getting verycompetitive. You do not get into a Graduate program unless you have an A

Conference Session

Main Plenary 3 - Opportunities for collaboration with engineering educators in India (ISTE)

Collection

2012 ASEE International Forum

Authors

R. Natarajan, Indian Institute of Technology

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ASEE International Forum

PG Research Experimental Computer based- Nature of institution Research University Teaching institution Subject Areas Science and Arts and Commerce Technology Specialization Generalist Specialist Prosperity of Rich Poor Stakeholders Access to information Information haves Information have nots - Page 17.7.18EVOLUTION OF UNIVERSITY RESEARCH ANDINDUSTRIAL CONSULTANCY IN INDIA During the Early Years (70’s) ―Publish or Perish‖ Later Years (80’s) ―Publish and Consult; or Perish

Conference Session

Community Engagement in Diverse Contexts

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Scott Gerald Shall, Lawrence Technological University

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Diversity

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Community Engagement Division

commandeered postal service boxes.(Image courtesy of the International Design Clinic).Part Three: On Building an Authentic Dialogue through PracticeTo address the misalignment between the frameworks that direct the work of the architect,engineer, and planner and those that guide the formation of shadow-cities requires the creation ofdesign platforms that “draw on the knowledge of stakeholders involved in the improvement ofslums” and “facilitate information and experience exchange as well as peer learningopportunities [1].” Only then will those engaging these settlements allow “for meaningfulnegotiations and encounters between local communities, local authorities, development agenciesand the entrepreneurial sectors” to emerge [7]. To illustrate, the

Conference Session

On Pedagogy of Lab Courses and Their Design

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nobuyuki Kitashoji, Kanazawa Institute of Technology; Eiichi Sentoku, Kanazawa Institute of Technology

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

2006-1337: IMPLEMENTATION OF A PROBLEM-FINDING ANDPROBLEM-SOLVING ORIENTED ENGINEERING EXPERIMENT COURSE IN ALARGE CLASSNobuyuki Kitashoji, Kanazawa Institute of Technology Dr.Eng., Assistant Professor Practical Engineering Education Program Nobuyuki Kitashoji is an assistant professor of the Division of Practical Engineering Education Program at the Kanazawa Institute of Technology in Japan. He has been engaged in the problem-finding and problem-solving oriented engineering experiment course since 1999, endeavoring to improve a learning environment and textbooks so that students will be able to flexibly apply an experiment to deal with problems in any field. He has experience in research in

Conference Session

Qualitative Research Programs & International Research Experience from Around the World

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kevin Kelly, Dublin Institute of Technology; Brian Bowe, Dublin Institute of Technology

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International

AC 2011-513: QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS IN ENGINEER-INGDr Kevin Kelly, Dublin Institute of Technology Bio Kevin Kelly has a first class honours degree in engineering and a doctorate in education. He is a Fel- low of the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (UK), Fellow of the Society of Light & Lighting (UK) a Chartered Engineer with Engineers Ireland who are the accrediting institution in Ireland for professional engineers and are signed up to the Washington Accord; and a professional member of ASEE. He is a former chair of CIBSE (ROI). He is Head of the Department of Electrical Services Engi- neering in the Dublin Institute of Technology, Ireland. His research interests are in Energy

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Technical Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ali Khabari, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

AC 2011-591: NANOTECHNOLOGY UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATIONINITIATIVEAli Khabari, Wentworth Institute of Technology Dr. Ali Khabari is an associate professor and chair of the Department of Electrical Engineering and Technology at Wentworth Institute of Technology. His area of specialty is nanotechnology research and education. Page 22.1094.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Nanotechnology Undergraduate Education InitiativeThe emerging field of nanoscience has experienced explosive growth in the last decade,particularly in the field of biomedical engineering, making it

Conference Session

Innovations to Curriculum and Program

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kurt Paterson, Michigan Technological University; Michelle Jarvie, Michigan Technological University

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Environmental Engineering

AC 2008-1070: GENDER DIFFERENCES IN THE VALUES OF MINORITY HIGHSCHOOL STUDENTS THAT AFFECT ENGINEERING DISCIPLINE CHOICE &RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ATTRACTING MINORITIES TOENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERINGKurt Paterson, Michigan Technological UniversityMichelle Jarvie, Michigan Technological University Page 13.640.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Gender Differences in the Values of Minority High School Students that Affect Engineering Discipline Choice & Recommendations for Attracting Minorities to Environmental EngineeringAbstractIn the summer of 2007, Michigan Technological University held a week longEngineering Explorations

Conference Session

Curriculum Implementation of Materials Advances

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Santosh Kurinec, Rochester Institute of Technology; Surendra Gupta, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Materials

, and materials synthesisand analysis and co-op experience in industry are very attractive for employers in this field.IntroductionToday’s industrial growth is largely dependent on understanding of the nature of materials, andis driven, in part, by the development of new materials that are engineered at the micrometer andnanometer scales. Semiconductor and electrical engineering technologies have steadily evolvedover the past four decades to meet the increasing needs of the information age through thedevelopment of advanced device structures, circuit design methodologies, microfabricationtechniques, and novel materials and processes. Mainstream semiconductor technologydevelopment has spun off new fields of research such as nanotechnology, micro

Conference Session

Innovative Teaching and Assessment Tools

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tristan Utschig, Georgia Institute of Technology; Judith Norback, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Educational Research and Methods

 crystallize while audience  waits to be able to read it will distract the audience from your message.  Know the size of the room where you will present before your presentation, and check to make  sure all information on the slides is viewable from back of room    Use color or variation in font boldness to show differing emphasis on pieces of information.   When using color, 1) make sure background color doesn’t interfere with message, 2) use color to  indicate the most critical information, 3) use red sparingly because it’s the color of emergency,  and 4) do not have a large number of different colors on a page if it interferes with

Conference Session

Pedagogy and Teaching Preparation in Graduate Programs

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Chang Kyoung Choi, Michigan Technological University; Nancy B. Barr, Michigan Technological University

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Graduate Studies

. Additionally, researchhas shown that one of the best ways to teach professional skills such as communication is withindisciplinary courses; this strategy makes the material more relevant to students' career goals. Thispaper will explore the first phase of a multi-year study on the use of an active learning approachcalled student-centered learning to build communication skills in a graduate-level nanotechnologycourse offered in a department of mechanical engineering. In the course, students developpresentations as a means of understanding current trends, emerging research topics, relevantapplications, and fundamental science and technology concepts related to nanotechnology.MotivationThe aim of this research is to determine the efficacy of peer

Conference Session

New Tools in Teaching and Learning Biomedical Engineering Concepts

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vikki Hazelwood, Stevens Institute of Technology; Arthur Ritter, Stevens Institute of Technology

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Biomedical

group will receive PE credit.E. POTENTIAL RISKS AND DISCOMFORTS:There exists the possibility of certain changes occurring during the fitness test.They include abnormal blood pressure, fainting, disorder of heart beat, and in rareinstances, hear attack, stroke, or death. Every effort will be made to minimizethese risks by evaluation of preliminary information relating to your health andfitness and by observations during testing. Emergency equipment and trainedpersonnel are available to deal with unusual situations that may arise.Information you possess about your health status or previous experiences ofunusual feelings with physical effort may affect the safety and value of yourexercise test. Your prompt reporting of feelings with effort during

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 1: Using Technology and/or Technology Tools to Enhance Learning

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tareq Daher, University of Nebraska - Lincoln; Stuart Bernstein, University of Nebraska - Lincoln; Brett Meyer, University of Nebraska - Lincoln

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First-Year Programs

Paper ID #15344Using Blended Learning to Address Instructional Challenges in a FreshmanEngineering CourseDr. Tareq Daher, University of Nebraska - Lincoln Tareq Daher earned his Bachelors in Computer Science from Mutah University in Jordan. He pursued a Master’s of Instructional Technology at the University of Nebraska –Lincoln while working as the coordinator for the Student Technology Program on the UNL campus. Currently, Dr. Daher works as an Instructional Design Technology Coordinator for the Office of Online and Distance Education at the University of Nebraska – Lincoln leading the instructional design team at the

Conference Session

Curricular Developments in Energy Education I

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew L. Gerhart, Lawrence Technological University; Robert W. Fletcher, Lawrence Technological University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

management and the related environmental issues are becoming major cost factorsthroughout industry. Therefore the demand for energy and environmental managers has risen.In addition, the rapid emergence of global industrial energy demands have promoted thenecessity for advanced education in the field to help energy producers and users maintainsustainable operations. The few current energy certificate programs are quite broad, butunfortunately they lack the environmental issues that must be addressed and the technical depththat a university can offer. Consequently, Lawrence Technological University developed andimplemented a program to become a certified energy and environmental manager.As mentioned, the Certificate in Energy and Environmental

Conference Session

ECE-Career Development and Program Structures

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pamela Bhatti, Georgia Institute of Technology; Jacqueline Rohde, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Diversity

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

Paper ID #47608Designing Futures: ECE Graduate Students’ Experience with a ProfessionalDevelopment and Career Planning ModuleProf. Pamela Bhatti, Georgia Institute of Technology Pamela Bhatti is a Professor in the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology. Bhatti received her B.S. in bioengineering from the University of California, Berkeley, in 1989 and her Ph.D. in electricaDr. Jacqueline Rohde, Georgia Institute of Technology Jacqueline (Jacki) Rohde is the Assessment Coordinator in the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology. Her

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John V. Tocco, Lawrence Technological University; Donald D. Carpenter, Lawrence Technological University

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Civil Engineering

plan. Management 14 Analyze and solve well-defined engineering problems in at least four technical areas appropriate to Breadth in Civil civil engineering.Engineering Areas 15 Apply specialized tools or technologies to solve problems in traditional or emerging specialized Technical technical areas of civil engineering. Specialization Professional Outcomes 16 Plan, compose and integrate the verbal, written, virtual and graphical communication of a project to Communication

Conference Session

Manufacturing Division (MFG) Technical Session 6

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zhen Zhao, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; John Liu, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Manufacturing Division (MFG)

Paper ID #47802Improving Employer Engagement in a Manufacturing Professional WorkforceDevelopment ProgramDr. Zhen Zhao, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Zhen Zhao is a Postdoctoral Associate at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. His research interests include developing scalable, collaborative, hands-on engineering curricula, skilling up manufacturing workforces, and growing engineering student competencies in mentorship and leadership.Dr. John Liu, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Dr. John Liu is the Director and Principal Investigator of the MIT Learning Engineering and Practice (LEAP) Group, which

Conference Session

Computers in Education Division (COED) Poster Session (Track 1.A)

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jinyi Jiang, Nanyang Technological University; Ibrahim H. Yeter, Nanyang Technological University

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Diversity

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Computers in Education Division (COED)

, Ethical Reasoning, and Contextual Application—as a comprehensivemodel for fostering inclusive AI literacy.The review also identified critical conceptual gaps, including the need for intersectionalframeworks, longitudinal research, rigorous validation of integrative models, disciplinaryadaptability, and supportive institutional policies. Addressing these gaps through targetededucational strategies and policy initiatives is essential for developing robust AI literacyprograms. Ultimately, ensuring female undergraduates from all academic backgrounds areeffectively equipped with the necessary technical, ethical, and contextual skills to engagecritically with AI technologies is fundamental for promoting equity, informed citizenship, andadaptability in

Conference Session

Architectural Engineering Division Technical Session

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mohammad Heidarinejad, Illinois Institute of Technology; Ankit Srivastava, Illinois Institute of Technology

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Architectural Engineering Division (ARCHE)

College Park. Mohammad is recipient of several prestigious awards, including the ASHRAE New Investigator Award as well as IBPSA-USA Emerging Technology Award in support of his early career research. Mohammad is a registered professional en- gineer (PE). Mohammad teaches several courses such as Instrumentation and Measurements in Building Science, Energy Conservation in Building Design, HVAC Systems Design, and Control of Building En- vironmental Systems. Mohammad is also the Co-Director of The Built Environment Research Group (BERG) at Illinois Institute of Technology where he leads research in the areas of building energy and en- vironmental systems, building automation systems, computational fluid dynamics

Conference Session

Opening Up: Data, Open Access, and Open Educational Resources

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Fred Rascoe, Georgia Institute of Technology; Lisha Li, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Libraries

feedback from researchers regarding their changing needs and practices.Samuel and others analyzed twenty-nine data management plans (DMP), specifically related toNational Science Foundation grant proposals, to understand better, how faculty approach datamanagement. The results help librarians build a foundation for future DMP services [2]. Coatesand others examined five case studies that highlight common challenges for librarians to evaluateexisting research data services in academic libraries, and suggested that evidence-based approachprovides valuable information for assessing the still-emerging services [3]. Goben and Griffin’sstudy confirmed, “Researchers are most worried about storage, sharing, and issues that revolvearound longer term access

Conference Session

Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering Division (TELPhE) Poster Session

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Qixian Zhao, Nanyang Technological University; Ibrahim H. Yeter, Nanyang Technological University

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering Division (TELPhE)

Paper ID #49504BOARD # 475: Enhancing AI Literacy Among University Students: ExploringTrust and Ethical Decision-Making through the Prisoner’s Dilemma in GameTheoryMr. Qixian Zhao, Nanyang Technological University Zhao Qixian is a currently a Year 2 Undergraduate student in Nanyang Technological University, majoring in Data Science & AI, minor in Business. He is devoted to AI applications in industries like education, engineering and social welfare, supported and guided by Dr. Ibrahim H. Yeter. Qixian’s research and entrepreneur idea aim to facilitate inclusive and ethical AI applications to shine lights on the neglected

Conference Session

Technical Capacity Bldg for Developing Countries & Service Learning

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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International

has the only program in engineering. The MI program requires two semesters of on-campusgraduate level coursework, focusing on engineering in emerging communities. Students then serve inthe U.S. Peace Corps for twenty-seven months and use their major project as the basis of theirmaster’s research report. Upon completion of service the MI students return to campus to defend theirresearch. Page 13.403.3 2 Table 1. D80 program and student participant information to date Female Student Undergraduate Project Program

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary Raber, Michigan Technological University; Jim R. Baker, Michigan Technological University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

on communication, leadership and teamwork skills, creativeproblem-solving, and a better understanding of business and financial management, is gearedtoward developing an entrepreneurial mindset.2 There are a number of indications that theEnterprise program has been successful in the general objective of developing this mindsetwithin the students, such as the percentage of undergraduate patent disclosures. Since theintroduction of the Enterprise Program, there has been an additional expectation that, from thisinnovative educational experience, new products and technologies would be commercialized andnew businesses would emerge. While commercialization and new business creation is not aspecific metric by which success of the program is

Conference Session

Track 2 - Session 2 - Curriculum and Laboratory Development

Collection

2012 ASEE International Forum

Authors

R. Natarajan, Indian Institute of Technology

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Track 2 - Curriculum and Laboratory Development

GC 2012-5628: INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATION IN CURRICULUMAND LABORATORY DEVELOPMENTProf. R. Natarajan, Indian Institute of Technology R Natarajan received his B.E. degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University Visvesvaraya Col- lege of Engineering (of the then Mysore University) in 1961. Subsequently he obtained the M.E. degree of the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore; and the M.A.Sc and Ph.D degrees from the University of Waterloo, Canada. He has worked as a National Research Council Fellow in Canada, and as a Humboldt Research Fellow in Germany. He served as The Director of the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras from 1995 to 2001, and as the Chairman of The All India Council for Technical