Conference Session

Aerospace Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Adeel Khalid, Southern Polytechnic State University (ENG)

Tagged Divisions

Aerospace

coursework requires students to engage in actsof ethical, global, and civic inquiry with professors and fellow students. Such acts of inquiryrequire students to think critically and creatively as they solve problems related to technology,scientific discovery, and design. These thinking skills also aid students outside of classroom asthey engage in experiential learning that fosters leadership skills necessary to serve communitieson and off campus4.Honor students get involved with the faculty to help with the research project. Because of theirinvolvement, students develop strong oral and written communication skills. They learn that inengineering fields, employers look for people who can communicate well. Landis5 indicates thatstudents rank

Conference Session

Engaging Upper Level Classes

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Keith Thompson; Matthew Roberts

includingtime and resource constraints, variations of the project to meet different instructional goals, as-sessment of student motivation for the project, and bibliographical information for the case stud-ies. The project and case studies engage students through creativity, competition, and real-worldapplication of engineering principles while meeting instructional goals such as increasing studentcommunication skills and awareness of current engineering issues, discussing engineering ethics,and accentuating the need for life-long learning.IntroductionThe properties of reinforced concrete can make the study of its behavior complex and over-whelming even for upper-level undergraduate students. Most of the emphasis in a first course ofreinforced concrete

Conference Session

IE/EM Skills in Real World Concepts

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Lisa McNair; Garlie A. Forehand; Judith Norback

Professional Contexts, Skills, Ethics, and Technologies,Wadsworth/Thomson Learning, Belmont, CA 2002.4 Lucas, Stephen E., The Art of Public Speaking/sixth edition, McGraw-Hill, New York, NY 1998.5 Rigby, David W., Workplace Communications for Engineering Technicians and Technologists, Prentice Hall,Upper Saddle River, NJ 2001.6 Lannon, John.; Technical Communication ninth edition, Addison Wesley Longman, New York, NY 2003.7 Lehman,Carol; Dufrene, Debbie; Business Communication (Stamford, CT: Thomson Learning, 2005), 344.8 Maslow,Abraham, Motivation & Personality, Harper, New York, NY 1954.9 Goodall, Henry L.; Goodall, Susan; Communicating in Professional Contexts, Skills, Ethics, and Technologies,Wadsworth/Thomson Learning, Belmont, CA

Conference Session

IP, Incubation, and Business Plans

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

John Kaplan; Kathleen Kaplan

forEngineering and Technology) or any other accreditation board criteria. In fact, it reinforces thegoals of accreditation; of the eleven criteria required under ABET Criterion 3, stating therequirements for engineering graduates, IP knowledge would be included in seven, including “anability to design,” “a knowledge of contemporary issues,” and “an understanding of professionaland ethical responsibility.” IP encompasses design and identifies the latest contemporary issuesassociated with engineering. More importantly, it is an engineer’s professional and ethicalresponsibility to research claims prior to publication or use. Also, it the engineering educator’sresponsibility to teach future engineers how to protect his or her rights of creation. For example

Conference Session

Maintaining the Engineering Workforce

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Douglas Jacobson

information infrastructure security • Expand and develop engineering abilities • Instill and nurture a sense of ethics • Develop an understanding of strategic and policy issues.Individual course objectives are provided as part of the course descriptions included at the end ofthis paper. It should also be noted that these courses meet the government Federal NSTISSI5training standards.Graduate certificate requirementsOur target audience is students who have a BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering orclosely related field. Students can receive the courses locally and via ISU’s EDE program. Thedelivery consists of either video taped lectures, streaming media (available in real-time), or CD-rom. They also receive on-line support through an

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Programs

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

W. Wentzheimer; Jennifer VanAntwerp; Gayle Ermer; Steven VanderLeest

, good design requires good communication,critical evaluation, creativity, and integrative multidisciplinary problem-solving approaches –skills that a liberal arts foundation provides. Integrative design implies normative design, i.e.,design with ethical and social considerations intrinsic to the entire process.The emphasis on broad fundamentals and normative design is not without challenges. Thisapproach tends to generate programs that require more courses, are less flexible, and are lessrecognized than more specialized programs. We conclude by addressing the challenges andopportunities faced by our program and similar programs.2 What is the Goal?What is the goal of an engineering education? If graduates are our product, what is

Collection

2000 Annual Conference

Authors

Stacy S. Wilson

department is allowed to present its own versions of the freshman course to the students intheir major. The Electrical Engineering Technology (EET) program in the Department ofEngineering Technology at WKU has developed a freshman seminar course that meets theuniversity requirements and also introduces the freshman to electrical engineering. This courseexamines the different aspects of electrical engineering and develops the problem-solving skillsof the students. During the semester, the students study the history of engineering, theresponsibilities of engineering, professional registration, and engineering ethics. Students alsodevelop a foundation for problem-solving skills through various assignments. An importantaspect of this course is the

Conference Session

Capstone Design

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Pamela Neal; Erlind Royer; Kenneth Soda

using a contemporary software tool, circuit board fabrication,and soldering of both through-hole and surface-mount components. We also discuss practicalcircuit design considerations including board component placement, trace routing, noisemitigation, power supplies, voltage regulators, digital signal transmission, signal isolation, safetygrounding and chassis shielding. The second half of the course is devoted to instruction in andimplementation of the design process. It begins with an engineering ethics case study thatdemonstrates the importance of establishing and rigorously following a systematic projectprocess. Students then select a capstone design project and faculty mentor. Using a “just-in-time teaching” philosophy, we then discuss a

Conference Session

Communication: From Pecha Kucha to Bullets

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kathryn A. Neeley, University of Virginia; Michael Alley, Pennsylvania State University

Tagged Divisions

Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

injudiciously are aseriously flawed form of communication. The quote from Henry Petroski with which this paperbegins highlights the ethical dimensions of flawed communication: if bullet lists make it moredifficult to discern faulty reasoning or ill-founded conclusions, they make it harder for engineersto meet their professional obligation to protect the welfare and safety of the public and theinterests of their employers and clients.This inquiry into the history of bullets is designed to help engineers and technical communicatorsunderstand how we arrived at our current situation so that we might improve it. Specifically, thishistory illuminates the range of technical, organizational, and cultural factors that led to theemergence, proliferation, and

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Poster Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Graham, University of Louisville; Karla Conn Welch, University of Louisville; Jeffrey Lloyd Hieb, University of Louisville; Shamus McNamara, University of Louisville

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

course has been selected for critical thinking emphasis. Students will be encouraged touse the critical thinking skills which were developed during their engineering fundamentalscourses, to analyze requirements and constraints which would apply in real-world design projectsusing the material covered in this course. At the junior level, similar use of critical thinking willbe applied in an introductory MATLAB course. At the senior level, critical thinking skills willagain be strengthened and assessed in the capstone design course and the professional issues andcurrent topics seminar. The latter course emphasizes understanding of professional ethics andcurrent topics in electrical and computer engineering. Initial data indicates

Conference Session

Learning and Assessment I

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sriram Sundararajan, Iowa State University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

(h) The broad education communicate effectively (c) An ability to design a professional and ethical

Conference Session

New Classrooms, New Challenges II: Assessing Non-traditional Approaches

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew Cooper, North Carolina State University; Lisa G. Bullard, North Carolina State University; Steven W. Peretti, North Carolina State University; David F. Ollis, North Carolina State University

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

integrity.” • “I don't want this to turn into some kind of witch-hunt where I have to defend myself for even writing a similar sentence.”These comments reflect the views espoused in other literature on the use of Turnitin6. However,in the selected sample of ChE students, these views were in the minority as indicated by thesmall fraction (<10%) of negative responses from each class. It is suggested by the authors thatthe focus of this particular ChE department on ethics throughout the curriculum may inform themore tolerant nature of students’ views toward their instructor using plagiarism screeningsoftware. Similar views have also been described in other studies pertaining to non-engineeringstudents8, 9.A considerable fraction of students

Conference Session

Design Tools and Methodology II

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven Joseph Kirstukas, Central Connecticut State University; Nidal Al-Masoud, Central Connecticut State University

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

/EAC) requires that engineeringprograms demonstrate that their graduates minimally meet eleven basic outcomes1. Theoutcomes are typically listed using lower case letters. This paper concerns two of these elevenoutcomes (c and k) which require that students graduate with: (c) 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. (k) an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice. Page

Conference Session

Towards Global Competency for Engineering Education

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen Hundley, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Patricia Fox, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Lynn G. Brown, The Boeing Company; Alan Jacobs, Education Market Business Development Consulting; Catherine Didion, National Academy of Engineering; Daniel R. Sayre, John Wiley & Sons, Inc.; Hans J. Hoyer, American Society for Engineering Education

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International

since 1983. Fox teaches courses in leadership, ethics, human behavior, and sustainability practices in businesses and industries. She also teaches a study abroad course about sustainability. Fox has more than 15 years of leadership roles in ASEE, including three terms on the ASEE Board. Fox has worked with the Engineering Technology Council, Corporate Member Council, and the International Division.Ms. Lynn G. Brown, The Boeing Company Lynn Brown is the Boeing Corporate Program Manager for University Relations International and the Co-chair for the ASEE Corporate Members Council Special Interest Group for International Engineering Education. Brown was named as University Relations Program Manager in 2004. In this

Conference Session

FPD IX: Research on First-year Programs Part III

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stanley M. Forman, Northeastern University; Susan F. Freeman, Northeastern University

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

,undocumented values, ethics and beliefs they acquire while at school, that is, the lessons fromthe Unwritten Syllabus. These other skills, frequently described as soft skills, are often discussedby both teachers and human resource personnel for employers.7 This set of soft skills, such aspersonal accountability and greater work ethic, is not subject to defined teaching methods. Thereare clearly benefits to acquisition of these skills, but it has been a challenge to describe themethods and techniques used to achieve success in these skills and the list of these skills variesfrom source to source. The Unwritten Syllabus may encompass skills such as intellectualcuriosity, caring for others, ability to overcome obstacles and more. In addition, many of

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ikseon Choi, University of Georgia; Yi-Chun Hong, National Central University; David K. Gattie, University of Georgia; Nadia N. Kellam, University of Georgia; Melissa G. Gay, University of Georgia; Lucas John Jensen, University of Georgia; Hyojin Park, University of Georgia; YounSeok Lee, University of Georgia

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

confirmed by later studies.4,8 Perry7 began to question why college studentsresponded to similar learning environments differently and found that an individual’s differentepistemic stage plays a crucial role in organizing his/her learning process and dealing withunclearly defined problems. Perry’s original nine stages of epistemic development have beenrefined as four major stages:11 dualism (black-and-white types of thinking and their variations),multiplicity (acknowledging uncertainty and accepting multiple opinions), contextual relativism(acknowledging the importance of contexts for meaning making), and commitment withinrelativism (adding ethical and moral responsibility and professional commitments to contextualrelativism).Challenges of Second

Collection

2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Mary Cardenas; Patrick Little

proof of concept.The course satisfies a number of ABET criteria18. ABET Criterion 3 includes demonstration of • An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs • An ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams • An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility Page 6.1095.4 • An ability to communicate effectively Proceedings of the 2001 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright  2001, American Society for Engineering EducationThese criteria are met in E4 because the course structure includes working on teams, designingto meet

Collection

2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Larry Shuman; Graciela Perez; Mary E. Besterfield-Sacre; Harvey Wolfe

educational goals in terms of the graduate’sexpected characteristics and abilities and to establish a process for assuring that those goals arebeing met [6]. Hence, both quantitative and qualitative criteria are needed to fully assess aprogram [7]. Quantitative data is typically obtained by direct observation and testing for themore “technical” outcomes; e.g., measuring the graduate’s ability to understand and applymathematics, science and engineering principles in solving engineering problems (i.e., capstonedesign). Qualitative criteria may be more appropriate for assessing the “professional” outcomes;e.g., an understanding ethical and professional responsibilities; written and oral communication;or ability to work in multidisciplinary teams. To a

Collection

2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Don L. Dekker

students in action.One of the possible positive outcomes is that Koch can hire the truly outstanding studentsfrom this program as permanent employees. It also benefits the students to get an insidelook at Koch. To realize this outcome, Koch personnel must meet to discuss and evaluatethe students. When the students were interviewed, the following five criteria were used:motivation, practicality(hands-on ability), communication, creativity, and teamwork. Inaddition to these five traits, we probably should consider leadership skills, oralpresentation skills, written communication skills, and work ethic. The results of thisevaluation was shared with the students, so they can benefit even more from theirsummer experience.Student Evaluation of the

Collection

2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Brett Gunnink; Kristen Sanford Bernhardt

, thegraduates will have: 1. an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics and science, 2. an ability to collect, analyze and interpret data, 3. an ability to design a system, component or process to meet desired needs, 4. an ability to function on teams, 5. an ability to identify, formulate and solve civil engineering problems using techniques, skills and modern tools necessary for civil engineering practice, 6. an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility, particularly the ASCE code of ethic’s fundamental principles and canons, 7. an ability to effectively communicate, and 8. breadth and depth in their general education as well as their technical education.The engineering

Collection

2000 Annual Conference

Authors

Thomas M. Jacobius; Gerard Voland

and perspectives needed for successful teamwork (e.g., competency in such areas as communication, leadership, creative thought, problem-solving methodologies, project management, technology transfer, information searching and synthesis, balancing quality and economics, ethics, safety issues, environmental concerns, global diversity, client and customer relations, entrepreneurship, and the legal protection of intellectual property) ½ Offer real and tangible benefits to the sponsor in the form of significant milestones achieved within the given timeframe of the project ½ Require multiple disciplinary perspectives, integrated through teamwork ½ Be sufficiently

Collection

2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Shirley Fleischmann

Session 2793ABET 2000 and Community Service Projects for Engineering Students Shirley T. Fleischmann, Ph.D. Seymour and Esther Padnos School of Engineering Grand Valley State UniversityAbstractABET 2000 criteria require that students show a knowledge of professional ethics as wellas a knowledge of cultural and global issues. These topics are not often easily addressedin traditional approaches to engineering courses, however they are a natural part ofcommunity service projects. The author will discuss how community service projectshave been used with great success in the ASME student

Collection

2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Dick Desautel

ethnic backgrounds.• Active participation in professional, artistic, and ethnic communities.• Responsible citizenship and an understanding of ethical choices inherent in human development. Mission and Goals of the College of EngineeringThe College Mission is:To be a leading provider of high quality, practice-oriented engineering graduates throughexcellence in education, research, and scholarship.The College of Engineering goals are that its graduates have:• Skills in applying engineering theory to the design and development of products, and processes for their manufacture/construction.• Strong communication, critical thinking and interpersonal skills.• Proficiency in information technology.• Ethical behavior and concern

Collection

1998 Annual Conference

Authors

Ingrid H. Soudek

and on personal visits their appreciation of thevarious courses that deal with the interface between technology and society, and engineeringethics. Quite a few former students have reported back on the ethical dilemmas that they had toface on the job and their relief that they knew how to frame the problem and come to someultimately satisfactory solution.Another group which values the mission of the Division is the parents of our current andprospective students. When we have parent- student orientation and parents day at theUniversity, members of our Division are always present with brochures and a videotape, ready to Page 3.301.2

Collection

1997 Annual Conference

Authors

Alisha A. Wailer

process. This discussion will include many issuesimportant in this research method, including how one conducts formal educational research,difficulties of assessment, lurking variables, ethics involved, etc.Attitudes and Culture - Mary Besterfield-Sacre and Cindy AtmanThe attitudes of students profoundly effect the learning process - remember the student who cameto class after a big fight with their roommate? How much engineering broke through that haze ofanger surrounding them? In this discussion, we will address how students’ attitudes and theculture of the classroom affect the teaching and learning process. We will gain a glimpse into thisgrowing area of research and its importance.ERM Service to Engineering Education ---- ERM Executive Board

Collection

1997 Annual Conference

Authors

Mogens Henriksen

: each program must satisfy the applicable program criteria.As was the case with the “old criteria,” C2000 is designed to ensure the development of thestudents’ professional competencies. Design and problem solving skills remain criticalobjectives. Other required subject matter includes mathematics and basic sciences; however, thegeneral criteria do not prescribe specific mathematical topics, leaving such specifications in theprogram criteria. The criteria continue to stress communication skills, multidisciplinaryteamwork, ethics, and an understanding of engineering practice in the context of society. Finally,the curriculum should lay the foundation for lifelong learning

Collection

1999 Annual Conference

Authors

Ernest M. Kim

General Education Requirement in the Physical Sciences.I. IntroductionIn typical Engineering programs, there is desire to integrate technical education with traditionalliberal arts studies to educate a well-rounded engineer. Those studies include written and oralskill development, exploration of human existence through studies in philosophy and religion,and analysis of ethical issues. The liberal arts studies are usually an integral part of anengineering curriculum.Through this integrated approach to technical education, the Engineering graduate is prepared tobecome a responsible member of the technical community, and society as a whole.Unfortunately, there is fragmentation of knowledge in the undergraduate liberal arts experiencebrought

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT) Technical Session 6

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Isaac Heizelman, University of North Dakota; Nicholas M. Bittner, University of North Dakota; Enrique Alvarez Vazquez, University of North Dakota; Dan Ewert, University of North Dakota; Ryan Striker, University of North Dakota

Tagged Divisions

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT)

meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors. An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences. An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts. An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.Figure 1: Empty self-assessment form. This form will be filled in by students at the start of their senior year

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT) Technical Session 3

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mitra Varun Anand, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Curtis Abel, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Ahmet Can Sabuncu, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Adam Sears, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT)

SME guestspeakers and support staff introduced students to a broad spectrum of insights and professionalexperiences, further enriching the educational journey. Assessment and evaluation methods werecarefully crafted to be inclusive and equitable, incorporating a variety of assessment types tofairly evaluate the diverse competencies within the student body. 3.5.Ethical ConsiderationsAll data collection and analysis procedures adhered to ethical guidelines, ensuring confidentialityand voluntary participation. The study received appropriate institutional review board approval. 4. Results and Discussion: 4.1. Attitudinal Shifts towards Failure and LearningOur quantitative analysis revealed significant shifts in students' attitudes towards

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL) Technical Session - Effective Teaching 2

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William Graves, United States Military Academy; Gary A Jordan, United States Military Academy

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

a situation and ask relevant questions. 2.4 Reason both quantitatively and qualitatively. 2.5 Think innovatively and accept risk to pursue solutions in the face of ambiguity. 3. Lifelong Learning: Graduates demonstrate the capability and desire to pursue progressive and continued intellectual development. 4. Ethical Reasoning: Graduates recognize ethical issues and apply ethical perspectives and concepts in decision making. 4.2 Recognize ethical components of problems and situations. 5. Science/Technology/Engineering/Mathematics (STEM): Graduates apply science, technology, engineering, and mathematics concepts and processes to solve complex problems. 5.1 Apply mathematics, science, and computing to