Conference Session

Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gail Baura, Loyola University Chicago; Leanne Kallemeyn, Loyola University Chicago

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Diversity

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

in October, 2014. Per Board of Trustee approval, the BS Engineering Science programwould have three specializations: biomedical, computer, and environmental engineering. Per theDirector of the University Core Curriculum, the curriculum would include twelve liberal artscourses (36 semester cr hr). But other program aspects were undefined. As an engineeringgraduate of a sister Jesuit University and an engineering ethics textbook author, she believed thatthe combination of engineering and social justice was an obvious foundation for a program.Jesuit universities have emphasized social justice since the Jesuits’ General Congregation 32 in1975, when “the promotion of justice” was declared central to the Society of Jesus’ mission [13,14]. LUC

Conference Session

Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kristen L. Sanford Bernhardt P.E., Lafayette College; Jenn Stroud Rossmann, Lafayette College

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Diversity

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

that these trends largelyfollow the overall enrollments in engineering programs at Lafayette, with increased shares of ABEngineering degrees awarded in the mid-1980s and 2000s.In the early 1980s, preceding and coincident with these large enrollments, the college’s first yearIntroduction to Engineering course was taught by one of the two founders of the AB inEngineering program, a charismatic and dynamic professor. This professor retired in 1988, and atthe same time the Introduction to Engineering course was replaced by a sophomore level courseon engineering professionalism and ethics. That students were no longer being introduced to themajor during their first year by an enthusiastic faculty member in a required class may havecontributed to

Conference Session

Computing and Information Technology Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Bin Cong, California State University at Fullerton; Christopher Ryu, California State University at Fullerton; Raman Menon Unnikrishnan, California State University at Fullerton

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Diversity

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Computing and Information Technology

spiral, waterfall and agile. (Process) FDBK Demonstrate ability to make improvements after receiving constructive feedback. (Feedback) ETH Demonstrate an understanding of professional ethics appropriate to the use or development of computer science artifacts, and social impact of computer technology. (Ethics) ISPEC Demonstrate an understanding of intellectual property laws and ethics, software licenses, and commensurate rights. Demonstrate an understanding of security, privacy, and other ethical or legal issues, that arise in the context of computing. (Intellectual Property and Security) WRITE Write a clear document which meets the needs of the intended reader(s). (Writing) SPEAK

Conference Session

Professional Development for Graduate Students

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Michael A. Matthews P.E., University of South Carolina; Gina M. Kunz, University of South Carolina; Kevin Brock, University of South Carolina; Darin Freeburg, University of South Carolina

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Graduate Studies

thinking in the reading and analysis of research literature. 6. Students will be able to identify and define professional and ethical norms that pertain to the writing of a literature review.The CT template below is used in Course 1 to guide students in critical reading of a single paper.It is used as a basis for several intermediate writing assignments that guide students as they findand evaluate literature [6]. An initial assignment is to fill out Part I of the template; that isstudents must first state the broad scientific, technological, or societal drivers and significance oftheir work. Next they articulate the specific goals, objectives, or research question to beaddressed in their work. Typically two or three rewrites of Part I

Conference Session

Inventive Opportunities for Research and Exposure

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Inez Hua, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Loring Nies, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Lindsey B. Payne, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Diversity

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Environmental Engineering

definition orscope of a wicked problem. Wicked problems exist in a dynamic knot of social, policy,economic, moral, ethical and technical dimensions. Attempts to solve wicked problemsfrequently yield unintended outcomes that render the solution unsatisfactory or incomplete.Environmental engineering practice addresses challenges more like wicked problems than tameproblems. Accordingly, teaching principles of environmental engineering “in context” of the realsocial, political, economic and technical dimensions that exist with the challenges professionalsface in practice provides students with an opportunity to develop critical thinking skillsnecessary to be successful in their careers. Assessment of teaching in-context, and examplesfrom different STEM

Conference Session

NSF Grantees: REU 2

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Timothy E. Allen, University of Virginia

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

theseparticipants, 71% have presented their work at national professional society meetings, and two ofthem have become co-authors on three papers. Of the 17 who have since graduated, 13 are eitherin engineering graduate school or in STEM industry positions.REU students took part in an introductory bootcamp on the fundamentals of systems modelingand applied biostatistics and had multiple opportunities to present their research progressthroughout the summer to experts in the field. They also received professional developmenttraining through workshops and seminars on research ethics, technical communication, andlaunching careers in systems bioengineering. Post-REU surveys of participants revealed that100% of respondents rated their overall experience with the

Conference Session

Engineering Education in the Mid-East / Asia

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul Stanton, United States Military Academy

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International

theylacked teaching experience and their undergraduate background was less than that expected ofnew professors in developed countries, they overcompensated for their shortcomings with anincredible motivation and willingness to put forth the effort to learn. The young, vibrant teacherswere very open to recommendations for teaching methods and they learned very quickly.Finding intrinsically motivated individuals to serve on the faculty is a major benefit whilebuilding a program since the amount of work to be done requires a tremendous work ethic. Aslightly less qualified person with a better work ethic is the better option for helping to build anacademic program from the ground up. In Afghanistan, the instructors are hard workers, buttheir work

Conference Session

FPD 7: First-Year Engineering Courses, Part II: Perceptions and Paradigms

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thalia Anagnos, San Jose State University; Burford J. Furman, San Jose State University; Ping Hsu, San Jose State University; Patricia R Backer, San Jose State University

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First-Year Programs

problems. Examples are Ohm’s Law to analyzea simple circuit, energy transformation and conservation for projects involving dropping objectsor projectile motion, or chemical reactions to evaluate soil or water contamination. The goals ofthis class are similar to those of other first-year engineering courses: Summarize the steps of the engineering design process Apply basic physics concepts to the design and analysis of built systems Apply teamwork skills and resolve team conflict Write a simple engineering report and present the report orally Use tools such as spreadsheets, programming, and CAD software to support engineering design and analysis Use ethical reasoning to address to evaluate ethical dilemmas Explain principles

Conference Session

Potpourri

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Waddah Akili, Iowa State University

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New Engineering Educators

academics believe and advice strongly in maintaining a business-like relationshipbetween mentors and mentees. They claim that a professor should not have any casualrelationships with students, and such relationships “conflict with our fundamentalobligations as faculty members,(4) and the ethics of the relationship require that thefaculty member remains “dispassionate,” avoiding any appearance of partiality. Thefaculty member should “not seek to be their psychiatrist, friend, or lover.” (5) While someof us may agree about the psychiatrist and lover part, many of us do not agree thatfriendship between students and faculty members has ill effects and should not beallowed. Too often we tend to be overly cautious and keep students at a distance

Conference Session

Capstone Design

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kevin Schmaltz, Western Kentucky University

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Design in Engineering Education

. … they learn to be engineers by applying their textbook learning to complex projects-by doing their work as students the way real engineers do their work. They work on projects at every level in their program of study, from …steam engine models in their first engineering classes, to industrially-sponsored projects …in their capstone classes. Page 23.369.2 …WKU engineers not only master technical skills and knowledge, but also acquire and hone professional skills such as teamwork, communication, and ethical professional behavior.The Mechanical Engineering faculty at WKU have developed, implemented, assessed

Conference Session

Creating and Maintaining Effective Communication Learning in the Curriculum

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Warren N. Waggenspack Jr., Louisiana State University; Sarah Liggett, Louisiana State University; Warren R Hull Sr. P.E., Louisiana State University; Boz Bowles, Louisiana State University; Paige Davis, Louisiana State University

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Civil Engineering

. Faculty can reviewC-I course requirements on a university website and then submit documentation via that websiteto receive the C-I designation. The requirements for C-I certification are • Use of informal communication for learning and formal communication for sharing ideas publicly • Emphases on at least 2 of 4 modes • Student/faculty ratio of no greater than 35:1 • Focus on genres and audiences appropriate to the discipline or profession • Dedication to effective communication techniques • Use of draft-feedback-revision process • 40% of course grade based on communication work • Ethical and professional standards for all class workFaculty members teaching these courses give students direct feedback on

Conference Session

New Trends in ECE Education II

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Askia Hill, Purdue University; Cordelia M Brown, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Electrical and Computer

this level spend a majority of their time developing this skill or learning how to access other people’s perspective. Many learners are at this stage during the middle of their collegiate career. • Independent Knowing – Individuals view most knowledge as being uncertain. They begin to think for themselves and make decisions based on their own understandings and beliefs. Some students reach this level toward the end of college. • Contextual Knowing – Individuals generate knowledge based on the context on which evidence supporting the knowledge is used. Very few students obtain this level before they graduate. [24]C. Scheme of Intellectual and Ethical Development A team of Harvard

Conference Session

Recruitment, Retention and First-year Programs in ECE

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hector A. Ochoa, The University of Texas at Tyler; Mukul Shirvaikar, University of Texas at Tyler

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Electrical and Computer

and Communication Systems 5. Fiber Optics 6. Electronics 7. Power Systems 8. National Electrical Code 9. Data Analysis 10. Computer Engineering 11. Ethical Issues in EngineeringA main consideration while preparing these topics was that the focus of the course was not tomake the students understand all the details from each topic. Instead, the objective was to exposethem to these topics by keeping in mind that most of them do not possess the necessaryknowledge on calculus and differential equations. Based on the amount of exposure that thestudent will receive on each of the topics, either two or three weeks were allocated for eachtopic. In addition to the two hours of lectures per week a three-hour laboratory was preformedonce a

Conference Session

Linking Engineering and Liberal Education

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert O. Grondin, Arizona State University, Polytechnic

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

word culture in his thoughts. He broke this down intonine dimensions, some of which are epistemological and some of which are social. Theepistemological dimensions are: • primary interest; • sources of evidence and degree to which they are controlled; Page 25.537.4 • primary vocabulary and degree to which concepts are contextualized;The social dimensions are: • degree of influence of social conditions produced by historical contingencies; • degree to which ethical concerns influence questions and conclusions; • degree of dependence on financial support from government and industry; • likely size of collaborative teams

Conference Session

The Designer of 2020: Innovations in Teaching Design

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew W. Roberts P.E., University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Michael K. Thompson, University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Philip J. Parker P.E., University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Barb A. Barnet, University of Wisconsin, Platteville

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Civil Engineering

earlier DLR grant and to develop a general education infrastructure compa-nion course for all students, which became the I&S course.As completed under the grant funding, the I2I course is a two-credit course with four lecturesdevoted to introducing five sub-disciplines of civil engineering (transportation, construction,geotechnical, structural, and environmental). The remainder of the course covers broader themessuch as the economic significance of infrastructure, infrastructure planning, teamwork, ethics,etc. Within this course, students work in teams to assess five infrastructure components from thesurrounding campus and community. The I2I course has been piloted three times and will betaught for a fourth time in the spring 2012 semester

Conference Session

Innovations in Civil Engineering Education II

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kristen Sanford Bernhardt, Lafayette College; Steven Beyerlein, University of Idaho; Andrea Bill, University of Wisconsin; Shashi Nambisan, Iowa State University; Ida van Schalkwyk, Oregon State University; Rod Turochy, Auburn University; Rhonda Young, Texas Christian University

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Civil Engineering

AC 2010-1248: DEVELOPMENT OF CORE CONCEPTS AND LEARNINGOUTCOMES FOR THE INTRODUCTORY TRANSPORTATION COURSEKristen Sanford Bernhardt, Lafayette College KRISTEN L. SANFORD BERNHARDT is an Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Lafayette College, where she teaches courses related to transportation, civil infrastructure, and engineering ethics and researches issues related to infrastructure systems modeling. Dr. Sanford Bernhardt received her Ph.D. and M.S. from Carnegie Mellon University and her B.S.E. from Duke University, all in Civil Engineering.Steven Beyerlein, University of Idaho STEVEN W. BEYERLEIN is a professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Idaho

Conference Session

Technical Papers

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dana Denick, Drexel University; Jay Bhatt, Drexel University; Bradley Layton, Drexel University (Eng.)

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Engineering Libraries

reference their work. We further assert that methods described herein beconsidered as an additional criterion for ABET accreditation.Literature ReviewA variety of information literacy assessment techniques have been developed to meet thegrowing demands of accountability in library instruction. Indirect assessment strategies such asinterviews, focus groups and surveys have been used by some institutions to gain practicalinsights into student research behavior. Typically, since library instruction occurs in a “one-shot” class session, librarians often employ some form of direct assessment, mainly selected-response (multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, or true/false) assessments focusing on library skills,the appropriate and ethical use of information

Conference Session

Developing Systems Engineering Curricula

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Timothy Trainor, United States Military Academy; Daniel McCarthy, United States Military Academy; Michael Kwinn, United States Military Academy

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Systems Engineering Constituent Committee

,economic, political, moral/ethical and social factors impacting the problem among other factorsin order to develop the most effective systems solution. Page 15.603.7The Systems Engineering CurriculumThe Systems Engineering major program of study at West Point is one of the most popularmajors because cadets understand the practical application of what they learn to life after WestPoint. The curriculum is designed to help cadets understand systems engineering as aninterdisciplinary, life-cycle approach to the design, development, and deployment of complexsystems, processes, or operations to meet the effective needs of users and stakeholder groups in

Conference Session

Innovative Courses/Pedagogies in Liberal Education II

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul Ross, University of Wisconsin, Madison

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Liberal Education

. Oral presentation using PowerPoint summarizing accomplishment and significance of the completed project.#3 Academic Academic Argument Project Planning.Argument Formal Proposal for Argument Project. Continued development of relevant specialized second research tools.The space race Deliverable – a position paper: science, technology, and major social problems.“debates”#4 Group/team 1. Breadth of Knowledge – Humanities, Social Sciences, Sciences, and Business.discussions 2. Best Practice and Ethics – focus on the NSPE Code of Ethics.Implications forspace explorationEnrichment Representative Lectures:Activities A Local Small

Conference Session

Global Issues in Engineering Education

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Renato Carlson; Renato Pacheco; Lucia Helena Martins-Pacheco; Walter Antonio Bazzo

and bythe electronic and press media, particularly in Brazil. More specifically, such considerationscould enlarge students’ attitude towards this subject, providing them with a more criticalview on that. We believe that any new solution has to go through an initial brainstorming.Next, we present a conceptualization of consumerism and its consequences, Postman’s viewof Technopoly and ethical and humanistic values that could help to find solutions. In the end,we make some considerations summarizing the main points that were approached. Page 9.1085.1 Proceedings of the 2004 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference &

Conference Session

Teaching Outside the Box in Civil Engineering

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Zhiyong Zhao; Joe Hagerty; J. P. Mohsen

personnel.Instill an understanding of professional and ethical Case histories reveal ethical dilemmas in credible andresponsibilities, both in education and in practice dramatic detail, especially when the client wants to do something that is ill-advised, unsafe or against the public interest.Expose students to contemporary issues pertinent to the Cases included introduction of new national standardspractice of civil engineering for water treatment, the latest construction methods for soft-ground tunnels

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Programs II

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Scott Danielson; Robert Hinks; Mark Henderson; Chen-Yaun Kuo; Chell Roberts; Darryl Morrell; Robert Grondin

global society and culture.5. Graduates understand and can use the engineering method.6. Graduates have a strong foundation of engineering fundamentals and a strong technical competence in at least one focus area.7. Graduates understand and can apply ethical principles8. Graduates have the ability to create, manage, and work on successful interdisciplinary teams.9. Graduates have the ability to learn and use industry contemporary technical tools (e.g Labview, CAD).10. Graduates are proficient in the application of computers and other information technology as engineering tools (especially for design and simulation).11. Graduates are self directed learners.12. Graduates understand the entire life cycle of engineered artifacts.13. Graduates

Conference Session

Advances in Civil Engineering Education

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Matthew Dettman

resulted in the set of civilengineering programmatic objectives presented below.Objective 1 - Engineering Design - Graduates solve engineering problems and developexecutable designs. They combine their understanding of technical, ethical, economic, andenvironmental issues to efficiently solve engineering problems and develop designs that areexecutable and realistically constructible.Objective 2 - Project Management - Graduates include in their problem solving process theconsideration of business and management principles, primarily budget, schedule, and cost. Theywork effectively both as an individual and on teams.Objective 3 - Communications - Graduates have the ability to communicate, in a professionalmanner, their designs and processes to a

Conference Session

Electrical & Computer Engineering Poster Session

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Mohammad Alam

List of Requirements______________________________________________________________________________ a) Ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering b) Ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data c) Ability to design a system, component or process to meet desired needs d) Ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams e) Ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems f) Understanding of professional and ethical responsibility g) Ability to communicate effectively h) Broad education to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context i) Recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning j

Conference Session

Technological Literacy II

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Steven VanderLeest

Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2004, American Society for Engineering Educationlogically, the designer has no ethical responsibility for how the product is used or abused. Underthis view, the engineers, manufacturers, and distributors need not worry about the social impactof their products. If the product is neutral, then no user can rightly complain about an unsafeproduct, and no seller would be liable for any damage or harm caused by use of their product.Thus it is essential that students understand the non-neutrality concept and its implications.Some preliminary work has identified pedagogical approaches to instilling better understandingof non-neutrality in the classroom10, including use of descriptive yet simpler

Conference Session

ASEE Multimedia Session

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Ron Earley; Dave Lennig; Dave Campbell; Suguna Bommaraju

mostvaluable lesson that is learned in FIRST Robotics Competition. In most of projects, engineers arechallenged to put together different systems. FIRST Robotics provides an excellent opportunity toexplore this. For example, students must analyze the rules of game and then agree on a realisticdesign concept to meet their goals. Then several systems, such as mechanical arm, electricalcontrols, and motors are assembled together following the constraints on weight and size.III. ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OF SENIOR DESIGN COURSE-At Miami University, the senior design project assimilates engineering design, analysis, and liberaleducation concepts such as cost/benefit analysis, environmental issues, and ethics 4,5. Firstdeveloped in 1996 by the Department of

Collection

2001 Annual Conference

Authors

David Purdy; Christine Buckley; Don L. Dekker; Phillip J. Cornwell

technical reports. In addition students should begin to appreciate that the medium is as important as themessage. The non-technical aspects of communications, such as politics, aesthetics, style, andtechnique should be recognized.5. WORK RESPONSIBLY 5.1 Responsibility in engineering practice Graduates must be prepared to practice engineering responsibly, i.e., make decisionsbased on personal and professional codes of ethics with the understanding that they areaccountable for the outcomes of these decisions. Graduates must be sensitive to local and globalissues in order to act ethically in their particular society and for humanity in general

Collection

2001 Annual Conference

Authors

A. Jalloh; Zheng-Tao Deng; Amir Mobasher; Ruben Rojas-Oviedo

Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright  2001, American Society for Engineering Educationthe program by requiring that new material be incorporated into the coursework i.e. ethics,environmental issues, contemporary issues, economics and others. The traditional approach ofadding another “patch” or another course in the program is no longer sustainable. This is why adifferent (systems) approach is necessary. Another sector of academia on the other hand aremore familiar with the business perspective, while conducting contractual research, thestatements of work detail the degree of accountability required to satisfy the contract in terms ofdeliverables.In any event, achieving change in educational practices is not

Collection

2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Alan Gomez

follows. Students need morethan the computers and their programs. This article presents information about a 21st centuryprogram created in 1996: a comprehensive engineering program at Madison West High Schoolwithin blocks of the University of Wisconsin in Madison, Wisconsin.I. IntroductionCourses including Principles of Engineering 1&2, Materials Science, and Computer AidedDesign, including mechanical design, 3D solid modeling and 3D animation, are the make-up ofthis 21st century high school engineering program.Students in engineering courses participate in at least fourteen different case studies. These casestudies are diverse in nature in order to give the students just a taste of many different types ofengineering. Engineering ethics

Collection

2000 Annual Conference

Authors

Jeffrey L. Newcomer

feedback from others. structured programs.System Thinking Skills Self-learning Skills Ability to: understand how events interrelate; syn- Ability to: learn independently; continuously seek to thesize new information with knowledge from pre- acquire new knowledge; acquire relevant knowledge vious courses and experiences. to solve problems.Ethics and Professionalism Business Skills Ability to: understand and demonstrate professional Ability to: accurately estimate production costs; cal- and ethical behavior; understand social and ethical culate the cost effects of