Conference Session

Engineering Ethics: An Interdisciplinary Endeavor

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph Herkert, Arizona State University Polytechnic; Jameson Wetmore, Arizona State University; Heather Canary, Arizona State University Polytechnic; Karin Ellison, Arizona State University

Tagged Divisions

Liberal Education

) recognize that small personal decisions can have an effect ongroup dynamics and institutional decisions; (3) develop habits of mind; (4) educators need tocreate a space and opportunity to discuss these kinds of issues; (5) demonstrate the importance ofmoral imagination; and (6) encourage students to recognize their own biases and weaknesses.There was general agreement that helping graduate students understand the various contexts theywill be required to work in and make decisions about is key to producing more ethical engineersand scientists.One of the most exciting benefits of the workshop for the PI and Co-PIs was the detailedfeedback we received on the instructional models we have been developing. We receivedvaluable feedback regarding

Conference Session

Tree-huggers, Diggers, and Queers--Oh my!

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Erin Cech, University of California, San Diego; Tom Waidzunas, University of California, San Diego

Tagged Divisions

Liberal Education

other students, faculty members and co-workers “behavedthemselves” most of the time does not mean that respondents did not find the climate to bemarginalizing. This was particularly well expressed in a conversation during the first focusgroup: Q: So, is engineering “tolerant,” then? ERIC: To me, it seems that you are tolerated, but you are not fully embraced…. DAVID: Yeah, if we use the word “tolerant” then people might think it’s all OK. ERIC: Yeah, gays are tolerated. As opposed to an environment that is tolerant, gays are Page 14.1384.14 tolerated

Conference Session

Integrating H&SS in Engineering II

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

M. Pinar Menguc, University of Kentucky; Ellie Hawes, University of Kentucky; Jane Jensen, University of Kentucky; Ingrid St. Omer, University of Kentucky

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Liberal Education

laboratories in small groups, including nano-fabrication facilities,nano-characterizations labs where advanced microscopy units are located, and nano-machining labs. The students in the Honors track met the faculty and graduate studentswho actually work on the cutting edge nanotechnology research. It was an eye-openingday for many.Another eye-opener was the “Creativity Colloquium” which took place at the studio ofProfessor Gary Bibbs, a faculty member in the College of Fine Arts. His slide show abouthis creativity, his thought process, and his actual implementation of ideas to constructlarge metal sculptures was quite well received. He resonated with the students whoalready knew about the efforts and frustrations of James Watt in building

Conference Session

Approaches to Learning Outcomes Assessment in Liberal Education

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kyle Oliver, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Traci Nathans-Kelly; Sandra Courter, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Laura Grossenbacher, University of Wisconsin-Madison

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Liberal Education

AC 2007-866: FINDING A "PLACE" FOR READING AND DISCUSSIONCOURSES: DESIGN AND ASSESSMENT OF "SOCIAL AND ETHICAL IMPACTSOF TECHNOLOGY"Kyle Oliver, University of Wisconsin-Madison Kyle Oliver is a graduate student in the Department of Engineering Physics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.Traci Kelly, University of Wisconsin-Madison Dr. Traci Kelly is an Assistant Faculty Associate in the Department of Engineering Professional Development at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.Sandra Courter, University of Wisconsin-Madison Dr. Sandra Courter is the Director of the Engineering Learning Center at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.Laura Grossenbacher, University of Wisconsin-Madison Dr

Conference Session

Historical Perspectives for Engineering Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alice Pawley, Purdue University; Karen Tonso, Wayne State University

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Liberal Education

AC 2010-846: “THE IMAGE OF A WOMAN ENGINEER:” WOMEN’SIDENTITIES AS ENGINEERS AS PORTRAYED BY HISTORICAL NEWSPAPERSAND MAGAZINES, 1930-1970Alice Pawley, Purdue University Alice Pawley is an assistant professor in the School of Engineering Education and an affiliate faculty member in the Women’s Studies Program at Purdue University. Dr. Pawley has a B.Eng. in chemical engineering from McGill University, and an M.S. and Ph.D. in industrial engineering with a Ph.D. minor in women’s studies from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She is co-PI on Purdue University’s ADVANCE initiative, through which she is incorporating her work on metaphors into better understanding current models of women’s

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary and Liberal Education

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Martello, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering; Jonathan Stolk, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering

Tagged Divisions

Liberal Education

problems they study authentic and relevantto their personal needs, and when students are engaged in the hands-on use of tools andartifacts. The creation of a “classroom community” in collaborative, team-based settings is alsobelieved to contribute to student motivation.Written reactions to the integrated course block indicated student recognition of the high levelsof freedom and control, an appreciation for the hands-on projects, and a sparking of studentcreativity and interest. The following student quotations from the Paul Revere course evaluationsprovide a sense of these positive responses. I really enjoyed this class. The projects gave me a lot of room to explore and try out things which were interesting to me - and those are the things I

Conference Session

Beyond Individual Ethics: Engineering in Context

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Donna Riley, Smith College

Tagged Divisions

Liberal Education

Table 1. Students tended to pick up on other course objectives andtailor them to personal interests with increased specificity. Table 1: Student Learning Objectives, fall 2007 Case Study Analysis • Examine a variety of case studies, and determine and analyze who science, technology and ethics all come into play • Given a specific scenario, develop your own decisions and policies based on what you have learnt so far Content/topical exploration • Understand how ethics plays a role in activism and to what extent we should allow ethics to govern science and technology policies • Learn about the main science/technology/ethical concerns around the world and in the US • To become more aware of the social and economic