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Engineering Ethics - Courses and Curricula

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Seamus Freyne, Manhattan College; Micah Hale, University of Arkansas

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Engineering Ethics

AC 2009-970: A PRELIMINARY SURVEY OF ENGINEERING ETHICS COURSESNATIONWIDESeamus Freyne, Manhattan College An ASEE member since 2003, Seamus Freyne is an assistant professor of civil engineering at Manhattan College in New York City. His research interests include concrete materials, sustainability, and ethics.Micah Hale, University of Arkansas W. Micah Hale is an associate professor at the University of Arkansas where he teaches courses in civil engineering materials and concrete design. In addition to his teaching interests, he also conducts research in the areas of concrete materials and structures

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Engineering Ethics - Courses and Curricula

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Norma Mattei, University of New Orleans

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Engineering Ethics

”, Research in Higher Ed., Vol.38, 379-396.[2] Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology; 2007, “Criteria for Accrediting Engineering Programs - Effective for Evaluations During the 2008-2009 Accreditation Cycle”, ABET, Baltimore, MD, pg 2 of 19.[3] Passow, H.; M. Mayhew; C. Finley, T. Harding, and D. Carpenter, 2006, “Factors influencing engineering students’ decision to cheat by type of assessment,” Research in Higher Ed., Vol. 47, #6, 643-684.[4] Whitley, B., 1998, “Factors associated with cheating among college students: a review”, Research in Higher Ed., Vol.39, #3, 235-277.[5] Carpenter, D.; T. Harding; C. Finley; S Montgomery; and Passow, H.; 2006, “Engineering students’ perceptions of and attitudes

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Engineering Ethics - Courses and Curricula

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Donald McEachron, Drexel University; Sheila Vaidya, Drexel University; Stacey Ake, Drexel University

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Engineering Ethics

. (1983). The Unaborted Socrates: A Dramatic Debate on the Issues Surround Abortion. Downers Grove, IL: Intervarsity Press.14. Bruhn, J.G., Zajac, G., Al-Kazemi, A.A and Prescott, L.D. Jr. ( 2002). Moral positions and academic conduct. The Journal of Higher Education, 73, 461-493,15. Clarkenburn, H.M., Downie, J.R., Gary, C. and Matthew, R.G.S. (2003). Measuring ethical development in life sciences students: A study using Perry’s developmental model. Studies in Higher Education, 28, 443- 456.16. Shulman, B. (2002). Is there enough poison gas to kill the city: The teaching of ethics in mathematics classes. The College Mathematics Journal, 33, 118-125.17. Brainard, J. (2006). Universities experiment with classes in

Conference Session

Topics in Engineering Ethics IV

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Salvatore Marsico, Pennsylvania State University, Wilkes-Barre

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Engineering Ethics

Page 14.984.6 b) Moral Turpitude http://www.nj.gov2000 Professional Misconduct in New Jersey License revoked another state2007 Drafted a Boundary Line Maine Warning, Letter Agreement, Did not follow of Guidance, and client instructions, and $1400 in costs expressed an opinion without having reviewed all facts2006 Drafted and easement New Jersey Fine $5002009 Operating without a license Wisconsin

Conference Session

Engineering Ethics, Academic Integrity

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Adam Melvin, North Carolina State University; Lisa Bullard, North Carolina State University

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Engineering Ethics

supposed to complete a problem set individually, followed by asking the question: “Is this cheating?” 2) Can You Believe This? – Humorous but real ways of cheating that we have encountered 3) The Wrong Way – An example of two students working together on a problem, assigned individually, in an inappropriate manner 4) How to provide aid without providing the answer – An example which illustrates each of the three types of authorized aid, according to the syllabus language: a. Discussing the interpretation of the problem statement b. Sharing ideas or approaches for solving the problem c. Explaining the concepts involved in the problem

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Engineering Ethics - Courses and Curricula

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Engineering Ethics

AC 2009-224: ENGINEERING ETHICS CURRICULUM INCORPORATIONMETHODS AND RESULTS FROM A NATIONALLY ADMINISTEREDSTANDARDIZED EXAMINATION: BACKGROUND, LITERATURE, ANDRESEARCH METHODSBrock Barry, United States Military Academy Brock E. Barry is a post-doctoral research assistant in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University. Dr. Barry received his Ph.D. in Engineering Education from Purdue University and holds a B.S. degree in Civil Engineering Technology from the Rochester Institute of Technology and a M.S. degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Colorado at Boulder. Dr. Barry has accepted a position as an Assistant Professor within the Department of Civil & Mechanical

Conference Session

Engineering Ethics: Using Case Studies

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Didier Valdes, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez; Erika Jaramillo Giraldo, University of Puerto Rico; Jorge Ferrer, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez; William Frey, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez

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Engineering Ethics

AC 2009-2183: CASE ANALYSIS: A TOOL FOR TEACHING RESEARCH ETHICSIN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING FOR GRADUATE STUDENTSDidier Valdes, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Didier M. Valdés is a Professor in the Civil Engineering Department of the University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez. Dr. Valdés holds a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering and spacializes in Transportation Engineering. His resarch interests include issues in the Transportation area of Civil Systems and Ethical issues related to research and engineering. He is currently a Co-PI in the GERESE project.Erika Jaramillo Giraldo, University of Puerto Rico Erika Jaramillo-Giraldo holds a BS in Civil Engineering and is currently Graduate student in

Conference Session

Engineering Ethics V

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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William Jordan, Baylor University

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Engineering Ethics

thecompany’s fundamental goals include more than just making a profit the company’s leaders aremore likely to make ethical decisions that will be to the benefit of the local people. Thecompany still needs to be profitable to be sustainable, but profitability is not the only goal.References1 EPICS national web page, epicsnational.ecn.purdue.edu/public/conferences/conferences.php2 Benjamin Kelley, Walter Bradley, and Brian Thomas, Student-Aimed Appropriate Technology EngineeringProjects in Kenya, presented at the ASEE Gulf Southwest Conference, Baton Rouge, 2006, in CD basedproceedings, no page numbers.3 Jordan, W., Ballard, B., Morton, A., Sanders, B., and Wakefield, J.K., Implementing a Service LearningEngineering Project in East Africa, presented

Conference Session

Topics in Engineering Ethics IV

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brent Nelson, Northern Arizona University

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Engineering Ethics

advanced environmental surveys will be used to increase statisticalsignificance of the results. While the long term goal is to incorporate explicit discussion ofsustainability and environmental impacts, the preliminary results described here demonstrate thatBID holds promise as an approach for improving environmental ethics of engineering students,and further examination of the subject is recommended. Page 14.1221.6Bibliography1 Frank G. Splitt, "Environmentally Smart Engineering Education: A brief on a paradigm in progress," Journal of Engineering Education 91, 447-450 (2002).2 B. Berkovski and C. M. Gottschalk, "Strengthening human

Conference Session

Topics in Engineering Ethics IV

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Paul Leiffer, LeTourneau University; R. William Graff; B.Kyun Lee, Le Tourneau University; Martin Batts, Le Tourneau University

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Engineering Ethics

Graff, LeTourneau University R. WILLIAM GRAFF is a professor in the School of Engineering and Engineering Technology at LeTourneau University, where he taught since 1975. He received his B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. from Purdue University in electrical engineering. Prior to joining LeTourneau University, he was assistant professor of electrical engineering at Drexel University for six years, and at Wilkes College for two years. His professional interests include antennas, microwaves, plasma, and ethics. Email: billgraff@letu.eduB.Kyun Lee, Le Tourneau University B. KYUN LEE is a professor in the School of Engineering and Engineering Technology at LeTourneau University, where he taught since

Conference Session

Engineering Ethics: Using Case Studies

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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William Loendorf, Eastern Washington University

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Engineering Ethics

and reflection in order to reach anethical decision. All of the potential scenarios encountered by practicing engineers could neverbe covered in one code of ethics. They are principles and standards to follow and not a cookbooksolution outlining steps to resolve every ethical situation.MethodologyA junior level course was developed a number of years ago titled Technology in WorldCivilization (Loendorf17, 2004) that was designed to broaden the students' perspective of pasttechnologies and how they were discovered and used. The main objectives of the course were to:(a) promote awareness of technological development, and (b) provide a rudimentaryunderstanding of their social, political, economic, and cultural impact. Three years ago, alearning

Conference Session

Topics in Engineering Ethics IV

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Engineering Ethics

AC 2009-1236: ENGINEERING BASED ON LOVEGeorge Catalano, State University of New York, BinghamtonCaroline Baillie, Queens University, Kingston Page 14.543.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 An Engineering Based on LoveAbstractA recent death of a beloved member of one of our immediate families has served as acatalyst for our reflection on not only the nature of our work but also upon our approachto the issue of reforms in engineering and engineering education which are desperatelyneeded. In engineering we often speak of development and now of sustainability. Far toooften it seems that the model used in engineering in general and in

Conference Session

Engineering Ethics: Using Case Studies

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Timothy Skvarenina, Purdue University

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Engineering Ethics

tools of their disciplines, b. an ability to apply current knowledge and adapt to emerging applications of mathematics, science, engineering and technology, c. an ability to conduct, analyze and interpret experiments and apply experimental results to improve processes, d. an ability to apply creativity in the design of systems, components or processes appropriate to program objectives, e. an ability to function effectively on teams, f. an ability to identify, analyze and solve technical problems, g. an ability to communicate effectively, h. a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in lifelong learning, i. an ability to understand professional, ethical and social responsibilities, j. a respect for

Conference Session

Engineering Ethics V

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Ochs, Lehigh University; Lisa Getzler-Linn, Lehigh University; Margaret Huyck, Illinois Institute of Technology; Scott Schaffer, Purdue University; Mary Raber, Michigan Technology University

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Engineering Ethics

used for group analysis and willnot be used to identify you or your teammates.To complete this section, fill in the information requested or please place an ‘X’ next to the appropriate response.1. Age:_______2. Gender: a. Male _______ b. Female _______ Page 14.250.113. Year in school: a. Freshman _______b. Sophomore _______c. Junior _______d. Senior _______ e. .Fifth year_________ f. Graduate _______4. What is your country of citizenship?_______________________5. GPA: _______6. Academic major/majors and minor:_____________________________________7. How many

Conference Session

Engineering Ethics, Academic Integrity

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Isaac Wait, Marshall University

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Engineering Ethics

exams?11. In an exam, if Student A allows Student B to copy answers:  Both Student A and Student B are guilty of cheating.  Only Student A (the person providing the answer) is guilty of cheating.  Only Student B (the person taking the answer) is guilty of cheating.  Neither student is guilty of cheating.12. When students are caught cheating, is it partly the instructor’s fault for assigning too much work? Page 14.153.1413. When you cheat, most often it is because of:  Time pressure - the student doesn't have enough time to do everything that is assigned or to study everything in time  Excessive

Conference Session

Engineering Ethics V

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tammy VanDeGrift, University of Portland; Donald Chinn, University of Washington, Tacoma

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Engineering Ethics

AC 2009-2512: AN EXERCISE TO ENGAGE COMPUTING STUDENTS INDISCUSSIONS OF PROFESSIONAL ISSUESTammy VanDeGrift, University of Portland Dr. Tammy VanDeGrift is an Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Portland. Her research interests include computer science education and computer science theory. In the arena of computer science education research, she is especially interested in conducting studies that investigate students' preconceptions of computing ideas.Donald Chinn, University of Washington, Tacoma Dr. Donald Chinn is an Associate Professor at the University of Washington, Tacoma. He helped create a supplementary problem solving workshop program

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Engineering Ethics, Academic Integrity

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shobi Sivadasan, Stevens Institute of Technology; Brian Sauser, Stevens Institute of Technology

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Engineering Ethics

Technology Management from Stevens and his Master's from Rutgers, The State University on NJ. He came to Stevens ASRC Aerospace at NASA Kennedy Space Center. He has worked in government, industry, and academia for more than 10 years as both a researcher/engineer and director of programs related to space science research. In addition to many papers, he also co-authored a book titled " Systems Thinking - Coping with the 21st Century Problems". Page 14.1296.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Understanding Plagiarism using Boardman’s Soft Systems

Conference Session

Engineering Ethics: Using Case Studies

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Marilyn Dyrud, Oregon Institute of Technology

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Engineering Ethics

AC 2009-240: ETHICAL EXOTICA: SMALL, STICKY CASES FOR ANALYSISMarilyn Dyrud, Oregon Institute of Technology Marilyn A. Dyrud has taught in the Communication Department of Oregon Institute of Technology since 1983 and regularly teaches courses in technical and business writing, public speaking, rhetoric, and ethics. She is active in ASEE as a member of the ETD Board and compiler of the annual “Engineering Technology Education Bibliography.” A past chair of the Pacific Northwest section, she is a regular presenter at annual conferences, a member of the executive committee of the Engineering Ethics Division, and a recent ASEE Fellow. She is also active in the Association for Business

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Engineering Ethics V

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Douglas Oliver, University of Toledo

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Engineering Ethics

-blowingit is important to emphasize that legal protections for whistle-blowers are uncertain. Further, thefinancial and personal costs of whistle-blowing can be staggering.3 One aspect of whistle-blowing that has not been covered well is the negativeconsequences that may result from filing a wrongful-termination lawsuit claiming whistle-blowerstatus. Some potential negative consequences of whistle-blower lawsuits are illustrated by twocase studies presented below. These two case studies both involve engineers who sued formeremployers claiming whistle-blower protections. Case 1: Scapegoat Engineer at Davis-Besse Nuclear Power Plant? First Energy Nuclear Operating Co. (FENOC) operates the Davis–Besse Nuclear PowerStation in Ohio

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Engineering Ethics, Academic Integrity

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Angela Bielefeldt, University of Colorado, Boulder

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Engineering Ethics

curricula.This is particularly essential for civil and environmental engineering, as human lives may be lostand significant environmental damage may occur as a result of unethical behavior. At theUniversity of Colorado at Boulder (CU), the Civil (CVEN) and Environmental (EVEN)engineering curricula attempt to lay a strong foundation in ethics in the 1-credit Introduction toEngineering courses that first year students are required to take. It is hoped that drawingparallels between professional ethics and cheating behaviors among students will enhance thestudents’ understanding of professional ethics. The perception of cheating behaviors by studentsin these courses was evaluated using the 18 questions from the PACES-1 survey1. Despitelinking the survey