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Culture, Agency, and Responsibility through Curriculum (Equity, Culture & Social Justice in Education Division ECSJ Technical Session 5)

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kelsey McLendon, University of Michigan; Katie Snyder, University of Michigan

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Paper ID #48021Using student-led case studies in engineering to build cultural awareness,self-knowledge, and ethical engagementKelsey McLendon, University of Michigan Kelsey McLendon is a Lecturer in the Program in Technical Communication in the College of Engineering at the University of Michigan. Her research interests are technical writing, social and emotional learning, and DEIJ in engineering education.Dr. Katie Snyder, University of Michigan Dr. Snyder is a lecturer in the Program in Technical Communication at the University of Michigan. She teaches writing and presentation strategies to students in the College of

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Equity, Culture & Social Justice in Education Division (EQUITY) Technical Session 7

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mariana A. Alvidrez; Elsa Q. Villa, University of Texas, El Paso; Elaine Hampton; Mary K. Roy; Tomas Sandoval; Andrea Villagomez

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Paper ID #36751Using Academic Controversy in a Computer Science UndergraduateLeadership Course: An Effective Approach to Examine Ethical Issues inComputer ScienceMariana A. AlvidrezDr. Elsa Q. Villa, University of Texas, El Paso Elsa Q. Villa, Ph.D., is a research assistant professor at The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) in the College of Education, and is Director of the Hopper-Dean Center of Excellence for K-12 Computer Science Education. Dr. Villa received her doctoral degree in curriculum and instruction from New Mexico State University; she received a Master of Science degree in Computer Science and a Master of

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Innovating Inclusivity: Rethinking Access and Empowerment in STEM Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ioulia Rytikova, George Mason University; Mihai Boicu, George Mason University

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Paper ID #43435Anti-racism, Inclusion, Diversity and Equity in Database Curriculum ThroughGroup Research Projects on Historical, Social and Ethical Database RelatedTopicsDr. Ioulia Rytikova, George Mason University Ioulia Rytikova is a Professor and an Associate Chair for Graduate Studies in the Department of Information Sciences and Technology at George Mason University. She received a B.S./M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Automated Control Systems Engineering and Information Processing. Her research interests lie at the intersection of Data Science and Big Data Analytics, Cognitive and Learning Sciences, Educational Data Mining

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Marginalization, Identity, and Student Development (Equity, Culture & Social Justice in Education Division ECSJ Technical Session 9)

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Elisa Bravo, University of Michigan; Clay Walker, University of Michigan

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all engineering disciplines, but especially Mechanical Engineering and Computer Science Engineering. His research focuses on the interplay between identity, experience, and agency in language and literacy practices in technical and workplace communication contexts through translingual and linguistic justice frameworks. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Ethical Engineering Practice through Language: A Case Study Based on the Flint Water Crisis for Teaching Language and Style1 Introduction & BackgroundThis study explores student’s perceptions of how to practice being an ethical engineer throughlanguage and was spurred by an interest to make the teaching of language diversity

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Equity, Culture & Social Justice Technical Session

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tomeka Carroll, University of Virginia; Diana Marcela Franco Duran, University of Virginia; Lindsay Ivey Burden

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the expressway waswhere thousands of people lived. So, while the expressway achieved its goal of creating anefficient means to travel through the Bronx via automobile, it destroyed a community in theprocess. As a result, 5,000 residents were displaced from 1,500+ apartments, 113 streetsreworked, housing prices plummeted, and unemployment skyrocketed, to name a few of thenegative consequences. The alternative route suggested by engineers and community memberswould have displaced only a total of nineteen families—with the demolition of the Third Avenuetransport depot and six dilapidated tenement brownstones according to Journalist, Robert Caro.This goes beyond the efficiency of the design of the expressway and centers on ethical concerns.Civil

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Engineering Education in Colonial and Local Contexts (Equity, Culture & Social Justice in Education Division ECSJ Technical Session 8)

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ashish Agrawal, Rochester Institute of Technology (CET); Sarah Aileen Brownell, Rochester Institute of Technology (COE)

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purelytechnical and independent of the subjectivities of the practitioners and the sociopolitical contextin which engineering work is performed. Engineering students are often unaware of howengineering intersects with aspects of social justice due to the way they learn engineering. As aresult, they develop an apathy toward social and ethical considerations. To address this issue, theauthors of this paper designed a one-credit elective course. This course was offered to studentspursuing engineering and engineering technology degrees at the Rochester Institute ofTechnology. This paper documents in detail the design and delivery of the course along withstudent and instructor reflections of the experience. Student experiences are captured through thejournal

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Empowering Change: Cultivating Inclusive and Sustainable Futures in STEM Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Monica Lynn Miles, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Alexandra Schindel, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Kate Haq, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York

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EJE's relevance in addressing sustainability and social equity. By promotinginclusive pedagogical approaches and continuous reflection, we aim to equip students with theskills to design ethical engineering solutions. Through collective efforts, we aspire to contributeto a more sustainable and equitable future, fostering understanding and action in EnvironmentalJustice Education.Key words: Environmental Justice, Equity, Engineering Education IntroductionThe purpose of this Work in Progress research paper and ECSJ-DEED joint technical session isto highlight the crucial role of Environmental Justice Education (EJE) in bridging the gapbetween educators and students, particularly in the context of engineering

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Transformative and Just Futures in Engineering (Equity, Culture & Social Justice in Education Division ECSJ Technical Session 11)

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Roneisha Wynette Worthy, Kennesaw State University; Preethi Titu, Kennesaw State University

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classrooms have long been sites of both struggle and possibility,where technical expertise can be cultivated alongside a critical understanding ofsocietal inequities and the systemic challenges faced by marginalizedcommunities. The integration of social justice and sustainability into engineeringeducation reflects a growing recognition that engineers are not just problem-solvers but also ethical actors with responsibilities to society and the environment.This transformative vision aligns with the Engineering for One Planet (EOP)framework, which equips engineering educators with tools to embedsustainability, equity, and justice into their curricula. By incorporatingframeworks like STEEP (Social, Technological, Economic, Environmental, andPolitical

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Equity, Culture & Social Justice Technical Session

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ingrid Scheel, Oregon State University; Rachael E. Cate, Oregon State University; Devlin Montfort, Oregon State University

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applicationexploration/storytelling.Conclusion: Through the use of examples, personal interactions, and application or classroomcontext-based anecdotes, faculty are already creating authentic microcosms of inclusiveclassrooms and are struggling to articulate how they do it to administrators and ABET. Wesuggest these resultant methods be used to create microinsertions of ethics and social impacts asone strategy for minimizing the technical/social dualism present in most curriculum [6], [7]which we hope will prove a rigorous strategy for the eventual full integration of sociotechnicalapproaches to problem solving in engineering education.IntroductionThere is a lack of consistency concerning integrating social impacts fully into technical lessons,modules, courses

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Engineering a Just Future: Cultivating Equity, Voice, and Community in Technical Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Laura A. H. Wood, University of Michigan; Angie Kim, University of Michigan; Amber N Williams, University of Michigan; Berenice A. Cabrera, University of Michigan; Hayley N. Nielsen, University of Michigan; Lu Zhou, University of Michigan; Grenmarie Agresar, University of Michigan; Shanna R. Daly, University of Michigan; Lisa R. Lattuca, University of Michigan; Joi-Lynn Mondisa, University of Michigan; Erika A Mosyjowski, University of Michigan; Steve J. Skerlos, University of Michigan

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, Objective 1 work has involved literature review and individual interviews withengineering educators. There is more literature on equitable pedagogy (e.g., [2], [5], [6], [10],[14], [22], [23], [25] - [28]) than on equity-centered engineering content (e.g., [7], [8], [11], [13],[17] - [21], [29] - [31]), though we argue that both are necessary in order to prepare students tobe equity-oriented in their engineering practice. Additionally, there are different approaches tocentering equity in engineering courses, e.g., sociotechnical content (e.g., [7], [9], [12]),Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice (DEIJ) curricula (e.g., [19], [31]), macro-ethics (e.g.,[18]), universal design (e.g., [17]), engineering for social justice (e.g., [8], [13], [15

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Engineering Education in Colonial and Local Contexts (Equity, Culture & Social Justice in Education Division ECSJ Technical Session 8)

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alexandra DakotaTomi Brunson, Colorado School of Mines; Jon A. Leydens, Colorado School of Mines; Elizabeth A. Reddy, Colorado School of Mines

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. Sociotechnical thinking, defined as engaging “the interplay betweenrelevant social and technical factors in the problem to be solved,” encourages students toapproach engineering challenges holistically, integrating technical analysis with societal,cultural, and ethical considerations [17]. This perspective seeks a more inclusive and sociallyresponsible approach to engineering, challenging traditional paradigms and expanding students’critical thinking. By engaging students with sociotechnical thinking by way of the ambiguities inherent ingeophysical methods in such cases and then collecting their responses, this study explores howengineering students perceive and respond to the integration of diverse ways of knowing andcultural knowledge systems

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Supporting Students and Faculty in Computing (Equity, Culture & Social Justice in Education Division ECSJ Technical Session 7)

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sophie Marie Martyrossian, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Jane L. Lehr, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Gabriel Medina-Kim, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Lizabeth L Thompson P.E., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Lynne A Slivovsky, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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project is approved by the Cal Poly IRB (2024-120-CP) and does not require anonymization of the department or institution. We intentionallysituate this project in the specific context of this work.This paper examines seven different syllabi in two junior-level courses and highlightssimilarities and differences in policies, teamwork dynamics, and emphases on ethics anddiversity in different sections of these courses via thematic analysis. ● “Computer Architecture” is the second course that students are introduced to in the realm of Computer Architecture and Organization, following one of two introductory Computer Organization courses. The course includes quizzes, labs, and exams focused on a particular ISA (Instruction Set

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Transformative and Just Futures in Engineering (Equity, Culture & Social Justice in Education Division ECSJ Technical Session 11)

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nadia N. Kellam, Arizona State University

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education culture and institutional change, focusing on marginalized students and educators. An AI enthusiast, Kellam explores the ethical and equity implications of generative AI in engineering education, leveraging AI to foster human connection, challenge inequities, and prepare students for an AI-driven future. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Critical Consciousness, Equity, and Speculative Futures: Reframing AI as a Catalyst for Human Connection and Systemic Change in Engineering EducationThis practice paper explores the intersection of power, equity, and artificial intelligence (AI).Through a theoretical argument and three narratives about my

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Transformative and Just Futures in Engineering (Equity, Culture & Social Justice in Education Division ECSJ Technical Session 11)

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jacob Pleasants, University of Oklahoma; Moses Olayemi, The University of Oklahoma; Brandon Scot Abbott, University of Oklahoma; Jacqueline M. Vadjunec PhD, University of Oklahoma

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1Engineering Just Futures: Preparing Engineers to Integrate Technical, Sociocultural, and Environmental Perspectives [Work in Progress]Engineers of the future need to not only be technically skilled but also able to address complexproblems that include social, cultural, ethical, and environmental dimensions. Undergraduateengineering education therefore needs to prioritize the diverse skills needed for complex problem-solving practice [1]-[3]. Traditionally, undergraduate engineering education programs havefocused on technical training in the engineering sciences, to the exclusion of broader concerns [4]-[6]. There are, however, a growing number of programs that aim to expand engagement withsocial, cultural, and environmental

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Transformative Learning in STEM: Accessibility, Social Impact, and Inclusivity in Higher Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Claudia Mara Dias Wilson, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology; Thais Alves, San Diego State University; Corrie Walton-Macaulay, Saint Martin's University; Xiaomei Wang, Brigham Young University; Scott R Hamilton P.E., York College of Pennsylvania; Gloria Faraone; Nicholas Tymvios, Bucknell University; Moses Tefe, Norwich University

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towards JEDI in engineering practices. Particularly, students will learn about the historical temporal dimension of engineering and social justice through a series of case studies, recognizing that the impacts of engineering span multiple generations, irrespective of whether these effects are positive or negative. This realization will empower students with a sense of continuity and a need for collective efforts, it will enable them to break the barriers of individual accountability, micro-ethics, and direct causality commonly established in engineering practice [17]. This mindset shift acknowledges the need for continued social justice work beyond individual lifetimes, fostering a sense of interconnectedness and

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Equity, Culture & Social Justice in Education Division (EQUITY) Technical Session 9

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michelle Choi Ausman, Virginia Tech; Qin Zhu, Virginia Tech

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inclusion, Asian American Studies, Critical Mixed Race Studies, engineering ethics, and pop culture.Dr. Qin Zhu, Virginia Tech Dr. Zhu is Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering Education and Affiliate Faculty in the Department of Science, Technology & Society and the Center for Human-Computer Interaction at Vir- ginia Tech. Dr. Zhu is also serving as Associate Editor for Science and Engineering Ethics, Associate Editor for Studies in Engineering Education, Editor for International Perspectives at the Online Ethics Center for Engineering and Science, and Executive Committee Member of the International Society for Ethics Across the Curriculum. Dr. Zhu’s research interests include engineering ethics

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An ECSJ Art Show - Equity and Justice through Art (Equity, Culture & Social Justice in Education Division ECSJ Technical Session 6)

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robyn Mae Paul, University of Calgary; Laleh Behjat, University of Calgary

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values, power dynamics, and systems of oppression. The infrastructure, technologies, and products created by engineers shape how peoplelive, work, and interact, often reinforcing existing inequities or creating new ones. From thedevelopment of weapons used in war to technologies that perpetuate surveillance and control,engineering has a direct impact on societal structures and human rights [4]. Even choices thatseem purely technical, such as material selection or energy sources, carry ethical implications, asthey affect environmental sustainability and global resource distribution. By failing to questionthe broader implications of their work

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Transformative Learning in STEM: Accessibility, Social Impact, and Inclusivity in Higher Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ingrid Scheel, Oregon State University; Rachael E Cate, Oregon State University; Natasha Mallette, Oregon State University; Ean H Ng, Oregon State University; Stella Collier, Oregon State University; Christina Bianca Southwick, Oregon State University; Carly Hudson

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degree-seeking years [13], to the inseparable impact of the state of the world onto the state of theclassroom (especially students who do not fit the tradition and dominant paradigm of white andmale-presenting) [14]. Microaggressions have been revealed to have an intense net-negativeeffect on people from marginalized communities working and studying in academic spacesperpetuated by systemic social structures that reinforce white-body supremacy [15]. Work tocounter legacy or traditional pedagogical practices where technical course topics are siloed fromhumanitarian efforts include the sociotechnical integration of human-centered design withengineering coursework [16], and discursive “micro-insertions” of ethics into technical coursesfor a

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Equity, Culture & Social Justice in Education Division (EQUITY) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michelle Choi Ausman, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Qin Zhu, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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; engineering ethics; and pop culture.Dr. Qin Zhu, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Dr. Zhu is Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering Education and Affiliate Faculty in the Department of Science, Technology & Society and the Center for Human-Computer Interaction at Virginia Tech. Dr. Zhu is also an Affiliate Researcher at the Colorado School of Mines. Dr. Zhu is Editor for International Perspectives at the Online Ethics Center for Engineering and Science, Associate Editor for Engineering Studies, and Executive Committee Member of the International Society for Ethics Across the Curriculum. Dr. Zhu’s research interests include global and international engineering education, engineering

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Engineering Equity: Challenging Paradigms and Cultivating Inclusion in Technical Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kiana Alexa Ramos; Isabella Stuopis, Boston College; Emanuel Joseph Louime; Peyton Elise Carter; Caitlyn Hancock; Avneet Hira, Boston College

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offer support for schools in which engineeringcourses can not be implemented thoroughly due to lack of engineering education professionals orresources [10, p. 21]. However, in this framework the relationship between engineering designand technology with societal impact is framed under the concept of professionalism, referring toengineering ethics. The framework goes so far to state that, “technology by itself is neutral anddoes not affect people or the environment. However, it is the way in which people develop anduse technology that determines if it is helpful or harmful” [10, p. 74]. Such a statement removesresponsibility of harm from the engineers by displacing impact onto the users. In this project, we are working to integrate youth

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Transformative and Just Futures in Engineering (Equity, Culture & Social Justice in Education Division ECSJ Technical Session 11)

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jennifer Ramos-Chavez, University of Texas at El Paso; Jennifer L. Taylor, University of Colorado Boulder; Ivonne Santiago, University of Texas at El Paso

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-word challenges with equity and justice. In recent years, there has been considerableimprovement in providing students in higher education with professional skills needed to beemployable and successful in their respective profession. Such skills include communication,ethics, collaboration, leadership, and global awareness (including the social and environmentalimpacts of engineering). Yet, much of the engineering education employed in the K-12 settingfocuses on the technical outcomes and skills. This study explores the use of an environmentaljustice-focused curriculum, namely StoryMaps that facilitate a deeper exploration of the complexinterconnections of air quality, transportation, and engineering, as a part of a larger CreativeEngineering

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Equity, Culture & Social Justice in Education Division (EQUITY) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jae Hoon Lim, University of North Carolina; Jerry Lynn Dahlberg Jr, University of Tennessee, Space Institute; Terry L. Miller, Alabama A&M University; Corion Jeremiah Holloman, Alabama A&M University; Luke Childrey V, Alabama A&M University; Mohamed Jamil Barrie, Alabama A&M University

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research project teamsto enact a significant change in scientific knowledge and positively impact society. Beyond therhetoric of research productivity, facilitating diversity in engineering programs and professionswould help raise individuals’ ethical awareness and commitment to engineering ethics. Previousstudies confirm that individuals from diverse life experiences and cultural backgrounds offervaried perspectives and help create a fertile ground for deeper reflections and perspectivechanges [2]. Students of color tend to be more aware of ethics and moral principles based ontheir lived experiences with social prejudices and inequity (Thoman et al., 2015). Therefore, theywill likely develop a strong ethical stance that challenges the observed

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Equity, Culture & Social Justice in Education Division (EQUITY) Technical Session 2

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sara E. Lego, Pennsylvania State University

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address both the ABET Student Outcomes and the “leakypipeline” issue, Penn State’s College of Engineering 2020-2025 Strategic Plan identified theintegration of ethics, inclusivity, and sustainability into undergraduate programs throughout thecollege as one of its primary unit objectives [11]. This emphasis updates and directlyimplements Penn State’s 2016-2020 University-wide Strategic Plan, which clearly highlightsdiversity as one of its core foundations [12]. In the Aerospace Engineering Department, seniorundergraduate capstone courses offer ideal conditions for exploring, learning about, andpracticing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI) skills that promote inclusive and collaborativeclimates since these classes are team-based experiential

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Belonging Across Engineering Environments (Equity, Culture & Social Justice in Education Division ECSJ Technical Session 1)

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert P. Leland, Oral Roberts University; Molly Shanahan, Independent artist, advocate, and educator

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, such as information covered by the HealthInsurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the Family Educational Rights andPrivacy Act (FERPA), as well as facilitating the investment in innovation by protecting theconfidentiality of intellectual property under development. As such, they can be an importantpart of both engineering education and engineering practice. According to the National Societyof Professional Engineers (NSPE) code of ethics III.4 “Engineers shall not disclose, withoutconsent, confidential information concerning the business affairs or technical processes of anypresent or former client or employer, or public body on which they serve” [2]. Keeping tradesecrets confidential enables trust and facilitates communication

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Equity in Engineering: Uncovering Challenges and Championing Change in STEM Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Samuel J Bullard, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities; Keisha Varma, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

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of socialjustice concerns in organ transplantation. This work will be based on two primary domainsrelevant to science teaching and learning: socioscientific issues and the scaffolded knowledgeintegration framework.Socioscientific issuesA growing segment of educational practitioners have amplified research focused on expandinglearners’ sociopolitical consciousness in relation to the material they are learning within theirscience classes [1], [2]. As a consequence, socioscientific issues have become a focal point forresearch attention by experts in argumentation, ethics, and science education more broadly; anunsurprising development given the area’s potential to not only improve the conceptualunderstanding but also transform learners

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Equity, Culture & Social Justice in Education Division (EQUITY) Technical Session 8

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mayari I. Serrano, Purdue University, West Lafayette ; Natalia M. Rodriguez; Daniel Guberman; Jacqueline Callihan Linnes, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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. 4 I consider different disciplinary, environmental, local and global perspectives to understand natural and human systems. 5 I examine the influence of power structures Cultural Diversity in society to understand inequalities among different groups. 6 I ask questions without making judgments about people from other cultures Personal and Social 7 I discuss the importance of ethics and moral Responsibility

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Identity, Experiences, and Perceptions (Equity, Culture & Social Justice in Education Division ECSJ Technical Session 2)

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Fatemeh Khalkhal, San Francisco State University; Stephanie Claussen, San Francisco State University; Yiyi Wang, San Francisco State University; Xiaorong Zhang, San Francisco State University; Elysee Matembe Ekanga, San Francisco State University (SFSU)

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responses to four interview questions regarding theirunderstanding of engineering and their engineering identities.1. What are some words and phrases to describe engineering or what engineers do?Students used different phrases to answer this question. A few themes emerged in theirresponses, which can be summarized as follows: • altruism was described as “helping others”, “engineering ethics”, “safety [of people and structures]”, “respect for the environment,” “[having] good morals,” “philanthropists” • adaptability was described as “constructive criticism”, “flexibility [in a team environment]” • planning and analytical thinking, described as “thinking before doing”, “[engineers are] analytical and

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Equity, Culture & Social Justice in Education Division (EQUITY) Technical Session 8

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Susan J. Ely, University of Southern Indiana; Andrew Jason Hill, University of Southern Indiana; Kelly Marie Sparks, University of Southern Indiana

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multi-year grant that supports thedevelopment of the curriculum, as well as the assessment of the student participants. Thispresentation will review the theoretical framework used for the curriculum and mixed-methodsresearch, as well as present the process of obtaining grant funding for this collaborative effort.The creation of the multidisciplinary advisory board and the program mechanisms for blendingengineering and non-engineering students will also be discussed.IntroductionThe professional formation of engineers has long included the social skills of teamwork,communication, and recognition of the ethical impact of engineering on society at large. Whenreviewing the history of formal evaluation of social competencies in engineering, a

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Empowering Change: Cultivating Inclusive and Sustainable Futures in STEM Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kaylla Cantilina, Tufts University; Chelsea Joy Andrews, Tufts University; Fatima Rahman, Tufts Center for Engineering Education and Outreach

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for this focus, including to better prepare students for engineering practice, which isinherently sociotechnical [2]; to increase the sense of belonging of historically excluded students,who are more likely to be interested in the social aspects [3]; and to create better societaloutcomes that consider justice [4,5,6]. Attempts to disrupt the social/technical dualism and theapolitical nature of traditional engineering education have included revising stand-alone ethicscourses and adding sociotechnical components to traditional engineering courses, such as designcourses [7-10]. However, revising stand-alone ethics courses implicitly upholds the disconnectbetween the “technical” and “social,” and adding one or two modules to a traditional

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Bridging Cultures, Advancing Justice: Fostering Inclusion and Sustainability in Engineering Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Minju Lee, University of Connecticut; Davis Chacon-Hurtado, University of Connecticut; Shareen Hertel, University of Connecticut; Sophia Fenn, University of Connecticut

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Engineering,University of Connecticut)sophia.fenn@uconn.edu 1 ASEE 2024Abstract: How does a Human Rights framework in engineering curriculum affectundergraduate students’ attitudes and opinions of sustainability and human rights? Deepeninginequality worldwide, aggravated by climate injustices and the effects of the COVID-19pandemic, has increased engineering scholars’ awareness of the necessity of developing a newengineering pedagogy and corresponding ethical framework to prepare an engineeringworkforce that can perform successfully and efficiently in multicultural and globalized settings.The University of Connecticut (UConn) has pioneered in developing a curriculum