Paper ID #41667Board 86: Teaching Ethics in an Electrical Engineering ProgramDr. Cyrus Habibi, University of Wisconsin, Platteville Cyrus Habibi is an Associate Professor in the department of Electrical engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. Prior to coming to MnSU, he was a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. He earned his Ph.D. degree inAdama Sawadogo, University of Wisconsin, Platteville ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024Work in Progress: Integrating Ethics into the Electrical Engineering ProgramAbstractThe Accreditation Board for Engineering and
curriculawill include • Themes such as sustainability and climate change, racial and economic justice, technology and its impacts on society, community engagement and experiential learning, and universal design. • Elements of professional formation such as ethical and cultural awareness, emotional intelligence, leadership and communication, and continual learning, among many others.The authors envision that this paper will be the first in a series of papers that document theprocess of integrating professional formation and the university’s mission into the ECEcurriculum at Seattle University. This paper will focus on reimagining the curriculum, whilefuture papers will focus on revising, implementing, and evaluating the
intricacies and depthof a student's development and progress. In contrast, capstone project data provides richqualitative, multidisciplinary, and context-driven information. However, they are morechallenging to quantify and assess, requiring a detailed rubric that aligns with the capstoneprojects’ objectives.Introduction:The mission of the Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECEN) Program is to equip studentswith a robust foundation in engineering fundamentals, instill the highest standards of professionaland ethical behavior, and prepare them to meet the complex technical challenges of society. Theprogram’s educational objectives (PEO) [1] are directly related to the student outcomes (SO),which describe skills, knowledge, and behavior that our
Mission for a Holistic Education: Pilot ImplementationAbstractThe evolution of engineering education over the past few decades reflects the growingcomplexity of the challenges engineers encounter in today’s world. Where once technicalproficiency was the primary emphasis of engineering education, there is now a growingrecognition of the distinct but complementary role that professional formation plays in shapingwell-rounded engineers [1] [2] [3]. A holistic approach to engineering education will help usshape future engineers who possess the foundational knowledge and applied skills in theirdiscipline, as well as across disciplinary boundaries, along with global and cultural awareness,social responsibility, ethical leadership, and sustainability
Measurement Laboratory MIME 209 [3] Mathematical Applications Group D. 9-12 credits from: COMP 445 [3] Computational Linguistics COMP 550 [3] Natural Language Processing COMP 579 [4] Reinforcement Learning ECSE 415 [3] Introduction to Computer Vision ECSE 446 [3] Realistic Image Synthesis ECSE 507 [3] Optimization and Optimal Control ECSE 526 [3] Artificial Intelligence ECSE 544 [4] Computational Photography ECSE 552 [4] Deep Learning ECSE 557 [3] Introduction to Ethics of Intelligent Systems MECH 559 [3] Engineering Systems Optimization Or any 400 or 500 level special topics courses in the area of artificial intelligence with the
of three-courses and anassociated Qualification Plan. The PFE courses serve as a means to inform and involve studentsin departmental and program activities. Having a sequence of courses that all EE students takeprovides an effective mechanism for getting the word out about innovations to changedepartmental culture to be more student oriented.The PFE course sequence aims to support the development of students’ identities as professionalengineers and to motivate them to persist in their degrees. Originally taken as optional electives,the PFE I–III courses became a required part of the core curriculum for EE majors Broadly, thePFE course sequence teaches ethical engineering principles, identifies areas of careeropportunities for students, and
Capstone CourseKeywords: Capstone Projects, Electrical Engineering Education, Generative AI in Education,ChatGPT, Entrepreneurship in Engineering, Marketing and Design Requirements, ABET.1. IntroductionIn recent years, many engineering programs have integrated entrepreneurship education into thecapstone experience, blending technical engineering skills with entrepreneurial processes,namely ideation, customer discovery, client validation, and commercial viability [3] Theseprocesses enable students to translate their technical knowledge into economically relevantengineering practice. The objective is to produce graduates who are not only technicallyproficient but also capable of navigating the business landscape, ethically aware, and responsiveto
practice during the lecture time as well. After this set oflectures, students can complete Task 6 (Section 2.1.6).The last big topic is 3D design. In these lectures, students learn how to design custom parts in acomputer-aided design (CAD) suite. As with web design, the goal is not to make the studentsexperts in CAD, but rather to give them the skills to create functional prototypes for novelsituations. After these lectures, students can tackle Task 7 (Section 2.1.7).For the rest of the lectures, there are various topics. One lecture is used to demonstrate how toefficiently debug embedded systems with surface mount components. Another lecture is used todiscuss ethics in embedded systems [14, 15, 16, 17]. Finally, the last lecture brings an
the following ABET-specified student outcomes: an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data; an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability; an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams; an understandingof professional and ethical responsibility; and an ability to communicateeffectively. We discuss more detail below concerning each outcome:- 1: An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of
30 Introductions, Motivations, Aspirations 30 Keynote: Integrating Electricity Access and Sustainable Business 75 Discussion Overview 15 Discussion #1a: Enhancing the Classroom Experience 45 Discussion #1b: Enhancing the Classroom Experience 60 Student Panel 30 Discussion #2a: Implementing Sustainable, Ethical, and Beneficial Projects 45 Discussion #2b: Implementing Sustainable, Ethical, and Beneficial Projects 45 Day 1 De-Brief
develop crucial leadership and communication skills as they spearhead efforts to raise awareness about cybersecurity in their communities.We created a Cybersecurity Ambassador Pledge, a testament to the core values that anchor theCybersecurity Ambassador Program. This pledge embodies the ethos of our mission – toeducate, protect, and inspire proactive digital citizenship. By adopting this pledge, ourambassadors affirm their dedication to upholding the highest digital safety and ethics standardsand serving as pillars of trust and knowledge within their communities.Cybersecurity Ambassador PledgeAs Cybersecurity Ambassadors, we commit to upholding the highest standards of ethical conductand promoting a culture of safety, respect, and inclusivity
of 25 second-year engineering students were selected using stratified random sampling toensure demographic and academic diversity.4.1.3 Data Analysis:Surveys were administered online and in-person.Statistical Techniques: • Descriptive statistics (mean, standard deviation) to summarize survey responses. • Correlation analysis to assess relationships between hands-on preparation and academic outcomes. • Regression analysis to identify predictors of success in engineering coursework.4.2 Qualitative Methods4.2.1 Interviews and Focus Groups: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 25 students, lasting 30–45 minutes each.4.3 Ethical ConsiderationsThis study adhered to ethical research
Paper ID #43286Preparing Future Semiconductor Talent in the Global Context: A ComparativeStudy of the Semiconductor Engineering Curriculum in the US and TaiwanMr. YiXiang Shawn Sun, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Shawn Sun is an Engineering Education PhD student at Virginia Tech. He is also an affiliate Non-resident Fellow (Quantum technologies and AI focused) at Research Institute for Democracy, Society, and Emerging Technology (DSET, Taiwan). His research interests include Emerging technologies-informed engineering education, Engineering ethics, Global engineering education, and Engineering policy
challenges,particularly in terms of academic integrity and the ethical implications of AI-generated content.The potential for misuse, such as plagiarism or over-reliance on AI-generated solutions, is agrowing concern. This has led institutions to rethink traditional assessments and establishguidelines for ethical AI use. As AI continues to evolve, higher education must balance thepotential of these technologies with the need to maintain critical thinking, creativity, andintellectual integrity.In previous research, numerous studies have explored the impacts of ChatGPT on variouseducational domains, including computer science, engineering, mathematical modeling, andconstruction management. For instance, a study [1] examines how ChatGPT can enhance
are also a very important aspect of the course, as they guide in the design ofthe course and projects by focusing on what skills students should develop throughout thecourse. After completing the course and the project, students should be able to: (1) design andimplement a solution to an open-ended engineering problem that involves both hardware andsoftware designs; (2) use simulation and measurement tools to devise a test and validation plan;(3) document and present detailed engineering design process of the project solution; (4)recognize and assess the ethical issues and societal impacts of the designs and solutions.4. Wireless Sensor Node ProjectThe project was inspired to provide a possible solution to notify first responders whenever
Paper ID #46868Exploring Minority Undergraduate Students’ Hands-on and Research Experiencesin a Summer QISE Laboratory CourseYiXiang Shawn Sun, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Shawn Sun is an Engineering Education PhD student at Virginia Tech. He is co-advised by Dr. Qin Zhu and Dr. Jenni Case. He is also the Assistant policy analyst fellow at Research Institute for Democracy, Society, and Emerging Technology (DSET, Taiwan). His research interests include Emerging technologies-informed engineering education; Engineering ethics; Engineering culture; Global engineering education; STEM policy analysis
/2317745859. DOI: 10.18260/p.23398.[5] H. LeBlanc et al, "Combining technical and entrepreneurial skills in an electric circuitscourse through project-based learning," in Jun 15, 2014, Available:https://search.proquest.com/docview/2317698763.[6] R. J. Voigt, R. Ives and J. M. Hagee, "Modified Studio Lab Classroom Used To TeachElectrical And Computer Engineering To Non Engineers," 2003 Annual ConferenceProceedings, . DOI: 10.18260/1-2--12139.[7] M. Tomhenry et al, "Systematic Review of Rigorous Research in Teaching IntroductoryCircuits respectively. Her current engineering edu- cation research interests include engineeringstudents' understanding of ethics and social responsibility, sociotechnical education, andassessment of engineering pedagogies
), Korean Society for Engineering Education (KSEE, International Relations Board Member), and the International Federation of Engineering Education Societies (IFEES, Executive Committee Member).Dr. Sreyoshi Bhaduri, ThatStatsGirl Dr. Sreyoshi Bhaduri is an Engineering Educator and People Research Scientist. She employs innovative and ethical mixed-methods research approaches to uncover insights about the 21st century workforce. Sreyoshi has a doctorate in Engineering Education, and Masters degrees in Applied Statistics (M.A.) and Mechanical Engineering (M.S.), from Virginia Tech. She earned her Bachelors degree in Mechatronics Engineering from Manipal University in India. Sreyoshi has been recognized as a Graduate Academy
engineering design to produce solutions that meetspecified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social,environmental, and economic factors”, criterion (3) “an ability to communicate effectively with a range ofaudiences”, and criterion (4) “an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities inengineering situations and make informed judgements, which must consider the impact of engineeringsolutions in global, economic, environmental, and social contexts”.ConclusionsElectrical and computer engineering students are often not engaged in humanitarian engineeringprojects because many of these projects are focused on provisioning clean water or building structuresto communities. Yet, as we
difference.Measuring the EffectivenessAnonymous surveys were administered to assess students' perceptions of the integratedapproach, its impact on their learning, and overall satisfaction. Ethical approval for this studywas obtained from the University of Toronto under protocol number RIS Protocol Number46956. A mixed-methods research design was employed, combining quantitative survey datawith qualitative feedback from open-ended questions.The goal of the survey was to ask the students on their experience to answer our researchquestions. For our first research question, “Does incorporating cross-disciplinary content inprogramming labs improve students’ perceptions of real-world applications of programming?”,we asked students to what extent related-to-other
areessential.References1. Multisim. http://ni.com2. SPICE: http://ni.com3. Jacob Devlin, Ming-Wei Chang, Kenton Lee, Kristina Toutanova. BERT: Pre-training of Deep Bidirectional Transformers for Language Understanding. https://arxiv.org/abs/1810.04805. 2019.4. Rishi Bommasani, et al. On the Opportunities and Risks of Foundation Models. https://arxiv.org/abs/2108.07258. 2021.5. Wayne Xin Zhao, et al. A Survey of Large Language Models. https://arxiv.org/abs/2303.18223. 20236. https://chatgpt.com7. Alvarez, J.M., Colmenarejo, A.B., Elobaid, A. et al. Policy advice and best practices on bias and fairness in AI. Ethics Inf Technol 26, 31 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10676-024- 09746-w8. Valerio Capraro, et. al., The impact of generative
, data-processing paths, control logic and stored- program machines.To limit the scope of this study, only the analog section of the course will be considered,primarily due to the effort required in categorizing and reassessing all student exam papers. Also,the course sits between tightly scaffolded prerequisite and subsequent analog electronics courses,so the analysis could provide insight into the students’ success in the future based on these examresults. This research was approved under Human Ethics Protocol 29248.MethodologyThe analog section of the exam comprised of five questions, totaling 86 marks. Some questionswere also split into smaller sub-questions related to the overall theme/topic of the question. Eachquestion was assessed
-yearCornerstone of Engineering course to address the need for building communication skills forfirst-year engineering students [10]. Even though this skill can be taught and assessed, the resultsof past surveys show that engineering students are inadequately equipped to meet this need. TheUniversity of Houston has a Technical Communication for Engineers class that focuses onengineering communication skills including written proposals, specifications, progress reports,technical reports, individual and group oral presentations, essays on engineering ethics,contemporary engineering issues, and the impact of engineering decisions [11]. Duke Universityoffers an Engineering Design & Technical Communication class for first-year students [12].Sorby and
oftransformation to situate the research and the findings holistically. The department’s effortstowards the transformation are motivated by the need to develop students as “integralengineers” [14] who will possess and demonstrate nine distinguishing qualities. They are (i)competent, (ii) confident, (iii) creative, (iv) innovative, (v) entrepreneurial, (vi) ethical, (vii)self-learner, (viii) team players, and (ix) socially aware.Professional Formation of Engineers (PFE) 1-3 coursesThe PFE 1-3 courses are one credit-hour courses in the program's second semester each year.The major topics covered under each PFE course are presented below. ● PFE 1 – Principles of Lean Launch Pad, literature searches, oral communication skills, technical reporting
of Public Policy at Georgetown University, Washington, DC. She is involved in projects in the intersection of education, data mining, machine learning, ethics, and fairness. Her research interests include data mining, recommender systems, predictive models within educational contexts, and the fairness concerns that arise from their use. Her goal is to help students succeed using data and machine learning models.Joaquin Molto, Florida International University Joaquin Molto is a Florida International University student who has earned his B.S. in Computer Science with a Minor in Mathematical Sciences. He is currently pursuing his M.S. in Computer Science and is passionate about Software Engineering, AI, and Machine
: Diversity Trends at Programs [18]The College actively partners with regional high schools and community colleges to expandawareness of engineering careers. Outreach activities, including hands-on demonstrations andmentoring, have proven effective in encouraging broader participation in STEM [18]–[21].Additionally, the curriculum design draws on prior experience with vertically integrated coursesequences, which reinforce skill development from foundational to advanced levels [22].Courses that address global and ethical engineering dimensions help students understand theirwork's societal impacts and the diverse communities they may serve [10]. Beyond the classroom,student-led organizations enrich the academic experience by offering peer mentoring
with the implications of chatgpt for researchers, clinicians, and educators,” Issues in mental health nursing, vol. 44, no. 3, pp. 141–142, 2023.[20] Talia Waltzer and Audun Dahl, “Why do students cheat? perceptions, evaluations, and motivations,” Ethics & Behavior, vol. 33, no. 2, pp. 130–150, 2023.
cryptography. d) To create a multidisciplinary approach that combines quantum computing, cryptography,and cybersecurity to provide a holistic understanding of the challenges and opportunities in securecomputing. e) To equip students with the skills to analyze vulnerabilities in classical hardware and quantumsystems, and design robust solutions for secure communication and computation. f) To foster interdisciplinary collaboration by combining principles from electrical engineering,computer science, and quantum physics in the curriculum. g) To prepare students for cutting-edge research or industry roles by building expertise in securesystem design, hardware security techniques, and quantum cybersecurity protocols. h) To address ethical
. Work on a team 7. Recognize basic ethical issuesMany topics in the class are introduced lightly with the understanding that they will be exploredmore in-depth in the years to follow. The learning outcomes are accomplished through a series ofin-class activities, formal laboratory sessions, and out-of-class projects. The lab sessions focusmore on the education surrounding common lab equipment and instrumentation. Projects areteam-based, with a prompt that allows choice for creativity and uniqueness while providingconstraints. In-class activities are aimed at providing students with a starting point to labs andprojects. The in-class activities and lab prep are where Tinkercad was mainly utilized in thecourse to help aid in their learning, as
aspects such as budgeting and scheduling. As part of the senior design sequence, students are introduced to various project management and engineering design tools, frameworks for engineering ethics, and technical standards and regulations. Teams are given frequent opportunities to hone their oral and written communication skills through team presentations and deliverables such as a project proposal, technical report, and final project report. Projects Day, the culminating event for senior design, is held at the end of the academic year. Teams showcase their projects through PowerPoint presentations, participate in a poster session, and demonstrate the prototypes of their solutions. Student