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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Philip Parker; Max Anderson

periods) Graphing by hand (1 period) Library (1 period) Study Skills/Time Management (1 period) Excel/ Word (2 periods) Significant Figures/Units/Dimensions (1 period) Presentation skills/ PowerPoint (1 period) Engineering Ethics (1 period) Registration/Advising/General Ed Requirements (1 period) Career Exploration/Co-op (1 period) Solution of Simultaneous Equations using a Graphing Calculator (1 period)In the second 1-credit course (GE103 Introduction to Engineering Projects), students will Page 9.236.7complete four inter-disciplinary engineering projects. Examples

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Innovations in Nuclear Education I

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Gary Sandquist; Brian Moretti; Edward Naessens

experiments.previously learned concepts and procedures 5. Apply professional and ethical considerations to(reinforcement), and the development of engineering solutions. 2) evaluate the cadets’ ability to 6. Demonstrate an appreciation of the roles and responsibilities of nuclear engineers and the issuessynthesize multiple concepts and procedures they face in professional practice.(extension). 7. Communicate effectively with clear, critical thinking skills both orally and in writing. 8. Work effectively

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Barry Farbrother

may invite the EiR to participate in class activities. Forup to 15 hours per academic quarter the EiR may be called upon to address workplace-related issues,thereby providing students with a better preparation for professional practice. Example topics includeengineering standards, economic, environmental, sustainability, manufacturability, ethical, health andsafety, social, and political issues. This paper describes the program, includes comment from theEngineer in Residence, undergraduate students, and the dean of engineering at Ohio Northern University.Index Terms  Professional practice, Co-operative education, Experiential work, and Innovative program. INTRODUCTIONThe Engineer in

Conference Session

DEED Poster Session

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Valerie Vance; Michael Cornachione; Harriet Cornachione

. Workshops onprofessional ethics, group dynamics and peer reviews are also incorporated in the class.Local professionals and other faculty participate as clients, consultants and experts. Surveys given to students at the end of the project reflect a moderate improvement instudent outcomes based on this class. Students appear reluctant to leave the organizedstructure of the classroom for the open ended problems presented by the design projects.Alumni, however, who have completed the sequence, have given strong endorsements.Local professionals and Industrial Advisory Committee members have expressedsatisfaction with the approach and objectives of the class

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Hilkat S. Soysal; Oguz Soysal

providestudents witha) an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineeringb) an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret datac) an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needsd) an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teamse) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problemsf) an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility Page 9.789.4g) an ability to communicate effectively Proceedings of the 2004 ASEE Annual Conference Copyright  2004, American Society for Engineering

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Accreditation and Related Issues in ECE

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Victor Nelson

addition, such complementary skills as communication skills, teamwork, and lifelong learningare considered to be of equal importance to the computer engineer and are part of this chapter.Professionalism One aspect that makes computer engineers different from other computing professionals istheir concentration on computer systems that include both hardware and software. Computerengineers design and implement computing systems that often affect the public. Computerengineers should hold a special sense of responsibility knowing that almost every element oftheir work can have a public consequence. Hence, computer engineers must consider theprofessional, societal, and ethical context in which they do their work. This context includesmany issues such

Conference Session

International Collaborative Efforts in Engineering Education

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Tim Mizen; Robert Baldwin; Ronald Miller

baccalaureate and graduate degrees of international repute, it is a venue for research to support curriculum replenishment, advanced study and industry benefit, and it hosts continuing education programs for practicing professionals. The Institute is organized and operated according to the highest expectations of a world-class university, and upholds the standards for academic quality, professional ethics, and an appreciation of the diverse cultures and free-market practices that are representative of the world’s most advanced economies and societies.To achieve this vision, the Petroleum Institute will: • provide a customized Foundation Program that bridges between the academic preparation of prospective

Conference Session

Current Issues in Information Technology

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Lloyd J. Griffiths; Anne J. Marchant; E. Bernard White

Telecommunications (3) IT 341 Network and Operating System Essential (3) IT 443 IT Resource Planning (3) CS 305 Ethics and Law for the Computing Professional (3) MSOM 302 Managing Information (3) MSOM 303 Marketing in a Digital World (3)Students who plan to pursue advanced degrees are encouraged to take IT 208 (follow-onto IT 108) or comparable course in Data Structures. Additional programming andscripting is incorporated in other courses as well, e.g., INFS 311 (which incorporatesVisual Basis) and IT 431 (the advanced web design course that incorporates and evaluatesthe uses of JavaScript, PERL, and CGI). IT 221 (a security course) is a core course, andsecurity will also be a component of all of the upper

Conference Session

Trends in Construction Engineering Education

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

David Riley

criticalinquiry and reflection into the ethical, social, and cultural implications of their experiences. Thefirst iteration of this series, completed in Fall 2002, was centered on the design and constructionof a literacy center for Chief Dull Knife College on the Northern Cheyenne Reservation inMontana. The tribal college proved to be an ideal host, providing a large office and meeting Page 8.229.4space for AIHI operations, as well as helping collaborators form alliances within the Northern “Proceedings of the 2003 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright  2003, American Society

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Innovative Teaching in Engineering/Technology II

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Syed Ali; Marcia Rossi; M. Javed Khan

theresearch had to be provided to the University for approval. The studentsdeveloped an understanding of the ethical considerations involving research withhuman participants. For instance, when conducting research with humanparticipants, issues of informed consent must be considered. The studentslearned that human research participants may behave differently when they aregiven full information regarding experimental hypotheses. Thus, research mustcarefully consider the practical aspects of conducting sound research whileprotecting participant rights. Page 9.1365.5 Proceedings of the 2004 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference &

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Emerging Trends in Engineering Education

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Mesut Muslu

issues in transmissionsystem design, and environmental issues related to emissions in power plants. Similarly,distributed design with increased complexity are provided in other areas of electricalengineering as well.Major Design ExperienceMost EE programs in the nation have one or two-semester capstone design courses to teachdesign and also to satisfy the ABET’s major design experience requirement. Although, suchcourses are excellent for teaching design, they do not provide sufficient design experience tostudents. Also, when design work is concentrated in a few courses, it becomes difficult toincorporate non-technical constraints such as: economic; environmental, ethical, social, andmanufacturability into a few design projects. Having design

Conference Session

Instructional Technology

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Anthony Barrett; Steve Kuennen

Progression (Flexural) Stirrups Slump Tests Crack Progression (Shear) Cover Concrete Workability Local Crushing Concrete Mix Design Field Cylinder Samples Bond Failure Engineering Ethics Placement Techniques Ductility Concrete Vibration Cure Time Protective Equipment Predicted vs. Actual Strength Public Safety Table 2. Example Instructional Points for the Hands-On ActivityDuring the design phase, the students depend on their own recollection of

Conference Session

ASEE Multimedia Session

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

H. Scott Fogler; Michael Cutlip; C. Stewart Slater

methods and educational delivery and to providetested educational materials directly to new faculty for use in a variety of courses. Workshops aretypically planned in many areas that receive NSF and EPA research support. During the 2002Summer School, these areas included molecular modeling, bioengineering, green chemicalengineering, safety, effective use of computers, professional ethics, and the latest educationaltechnology. Some of the most fruitful discussions occur informally among participants duringthe Summer School week when they are living together in a university residence hall andparticipating in the many activities that are provided.The recent Summer School was planned during an especially auspicious time, as the interest inteaching

Conference Session

Related Engineering Programs

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Robert Bowman

as analyze data. • Ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems. • Ability to use techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice. • Ability to communicate effectively through written means. Page 8.477.3 • Possess an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility. “Proceedings of the 2003 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2003, American Society for Engineering Education”Any first course in electronic design must bear the responsibility for introducing the student toproper laboratory

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Perceived Quality Engineering Education

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Allen Estes; Stephen Ressler

Cadet Assess. CD Table of Course Objectives 00-2 01-2 02-2 Score Describe the characteristics of a profession. 4.33 4.21 4.52 4 Describe the roles and responsibilities of the principal 4.24 4.11 4.10 5 members of the Project Team. Analyze how the quality of a constructed facility is affected 4.29 4.33 4.59 5 by the interactions between the members of the Project Team. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of bidding vs. --- 4.57 4.21 3 quality-based selection processes for acquiring engineering and construction services. Apply the ASCE Code of Ethics to the

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multim engr edu;dist.,servi&intern based

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Roxanne Jacoby; Jean Le Mee

projectsdeal with new, clean, renewable energy sources, or other new technologies, the simulation has theadded benefit of exposing the students to practical engineering and managerial concerns theymight encounter in their future careers. It also gives them an ethical background related tosustainable development and environmental issues, which will play a major role in the years tocome. This article presents our positive and sometimes not so positive experiences with thisproject, and aims to encourage other schools to participate in this, or similar projects.Introduction We live in very exciting times. A time when, due to rapid increase in globalization, mostproducts assembled in the United States have more than 70% of their content supplied by

Conference Session

Assessment & Quality Assuranc in Engr Ed

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Swami Karunamoorthy

information technology 2. To enhance written and oral communication skills 3. To provide an education of values in the spirit of the Jesuit tradition 4. To provide an experience in cultural diversity 5. To provide an education with a capstone experienceCollege Learning Outcomes 1. Ability to communicate effectively with written and oral communication skills 2. Ability to use computer skills 3. Ability to apply mathematical concepts in solving problems 4. Ability to apply scientific principles in finding solutions to problems 5. Ability to appreciate faith and spirituality 6. Ability to appreciate philosophy and/or ethics for personal growth

Conference Session

Academic Standards and Academic Issues

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Robert Vieth; Kazem Kazerounian

category. Examples of these second type include: o Culture and ethnicity o Globalization o Ethics o Economics o Political landscapes o Etc.3- Risk Assessment: Determining the probabilistic factors that influence outcomes, for example, a lack of knowledge about the factors in (2) above and the associated costs of this gap. Some risks are obvious and well documented in the engineering and standardization literature (designs for specific life expectancy, for example). Others are much more difficult to predict. Engineers should be able to take risks without an unreasonable fear of failure.4- Team Work and Communication: Communicating well and demonstrating the ability and

Conference Session

Engineering Technology Poster Session

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Richard Ciocci

Engineering Engineering technologyCommunication Duty DutyComputer Duty DutyProblem solving/analysis Duty DutyLife skills (ethics, professionalism) Duty DutyData collection Task DutyTechnical report writing Task DutyMathematics Duty TaskLearning Duty -----Design/drafting

Conference Session

Experienced-Based Instruction

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Ronald Meade

engineering. Theexpectations can be illustrated for a variety of engineering tasks such as design, inspection,forensic analysis, and business practice. Ethical engineering practices relate to the duty owed bythe engineer to each of the parties: clients, peers, the public and employers.Discussion of EBI examples is essential to the development of engineering judgment. An adagestates, “To the beginner there are many choices, to the master there are few.” The masterrecognizes the fundamental issues at hand due to his experience whereas the beginners may notbe able to formulate the problem, let alone proceed towards an answer.Transforming Experience into EBIHow to create effective EBI is the subject of this section. The teacher recasts his

Conference Session

Trends in Mechanical Engineering

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

ZT DENG; Xiaoqing (Cathy) Qian; Ruben Rojas-Oviedo; Zhengtao Deng

1693corporations with relevant engineering activities in aerospace, automotive, power generation,industrial manufacturing, and related emerging technologies. In both options, areas such assystem performance, reliability, safety, concurrent engineering, team work and communicationare given special considerations.The basic criteria for the engineering program’s outcomes and assessment requires that graduatesmust have demonstrated abilities (ABET Criteria 3, a-k [1]), in math, science, engineering,design, teamwork, ethics, communication, and life-long learning. In addition to ABETaccreditation criteria 3(a-k) requirements, the Mechanical Engineering (ME) program at AAMUwas designed to meet additional requirements by the American Society of Mechanical

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Engineering

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Edward Gehringer

Linux.” Similar topicsin architecture would be the cache-coherence algorithm, branch predictor, or instruction-retirement approach used by a particular architecture.Assuming that students have the requisite computer skills, electronic peer review is as widelyapplicable as peer review in general. The author has previously reported on its use in computerscience [18] and ethics in computing [19] courses.Through peer review, each class can stand on the shoulders of previous classes, learning thematerial with better resources, and producing ever-better tools to teach future classes. In somecases, instead of seeing large classes as a burden, an instructor may come to prefer them becausethey can create more formidable Web-based resources, and do so

Collection

2001 Annual Conference

Authors

John Pearce

graded individually and collectively on the quality of theirparticipation. Third, each role should include both positive and negative character traits andmotivation factors: no character should be completely heroic or villainous. In fact real peopleare seldom either heroic or villainous, but rather disagree on which factors or values are the mostimportant. All are motivated by different concerns rather than by moral or ethical lapses in theseexercises. If this is not the case the exercise runs the considerable risk of quickly becoming“cartoonish”. I provided background information for individual characters which they both doand do not want to be made public. Other characters are given clues intended to provokequestions to bring out their

Conference Session

Are We Losing Our Minds (2470)

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2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Stephanie Sanford; Kenneth Williamson

”discussion will be focused upon important questions related to the “what if….”alternatives if different economic, social, and ethical decisions had been made.Students will be asked to write a short paper on the solution to the “digital divide” issuein the US. The paper will require historical research on the diffusion of computers andinformation technologies into personal use. The students will be asked to identifysocietal power structures that will be affected by the “digital divide” and proposedgovernmental, legal, or market mechanism for solution to the problem of a furthererosion of opportunity for the poor in US society.AssessmentAssessment methods will primarily be done involving self-evaluation by students andpeer-evaluation within groups

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2001 Annual Conference

Authors

William Hutzel

thermodynamics courses. Emerging technologies, such as fuel cells,could eventually become required reading. Even if a discussion of renewable energy does notsupplant conventional course topics, it can influence how thermodynamic courses are delivered.Energy conservation has become an ethic, a professional standard that should be an integral partof every energy decision.2 The purpose of this paper is to provide an example of how energy conservation andrenewable energy topics can be integrated into a traditional undergraduate thermodynamicscourse. The context of this discussion is a solar energy experiment that has been developed bythe Mechanical Engineering Technology Department at the West Lafayette campus of PurdueUniversity. The experiment

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2000 Annual Conference

Authors

Steven H. VanderLeest

on technology in integrativecapstone courses, such as an engineering senior design projects course. However, capstones canbe narrowly focused since they are usually intended for a specific major. A third possibility istechnology from the viewpoint of a particular discipline, such as history of technology,philosophy of technology, or ethics of technology. Even here, the courses are often comprisedmainly of students in one particular major.III. A Science Fiction and Technology CourseA course that combines perspectives on technology with a focused study of science fictionliterature offers an interesting solution to the problem of introducing students to broader issues oftechnology. Many students have a personal interest in science fiction and

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2000 Annual Conference

Authors

Stephen Simms; Jane M. Fraser

hand.”22• Probes. Probe questions signal that the interviewer wants a longer and more detailed answer, seek clarification, and signal that the interviewer is listening.• Follow up questions. These questions seek depth by pursuing themes and seeking elaboration and explanation.Fontana and Frey13 discuss the ethical considerations in interviewing, including informedconsent, right to privacy, and protection from harm. They stress that one must alwaysconsider the human side of those being studied.In engineering studies, Seat23 uses a thematic analysis of interviews with 21 womenengineers to reach two major conclusions about the socialization and to present strategiesfor changing the self-perception of women engineers. Pavelich and Moore21

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2000 Annual Conference

Authors

John Duffy; Edmund Tsang; Susan M. Lord

joining of both academic coursework and community service with key featuresincluding reciprocity, reflection, and community-expressed needs. Previous studies have shownpositive effects of service-learning on a wide variety of cognitive and affective measures, manyof which match the criteria of ABET (for example, those dealing with interdisciplinary teams,ethical responsibility, impact of engineering in a global and societal context, and effectivecommunication). Examples of service-learning in engineering range from first-year designcourses coupled with local schools at University of South Alabama and at University of SanDiego to senior and graduate courses at University of Massachusetts Lowell coupled with a localHabitat for Humanity chapter and

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2000 Annual Conference

Authors

Ed Clausen; Carolyne E. Garcia

theirprofessional and ethical responsibilities; 7) communicate effectively; 8) understand the broadimpact of engineering solutions; 9) recognize the need for life-long learning; 10) understandcontemporary issues; and 11) use techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools.As one of the first Chemical Engineering programs to be evaluated under Criteria 2000, theChemical Engineering Department at the University of Arkansas developed a list of 16 possibletools that might be used to assess these outcomes. That list has ben narrowed to 6 tools that areof the most practical value, both to students and the Department. Of these, the most valuable isthe student portfolio.Student portfolios are the only assessment tool that adequately address all 11 of these

Conference Session

Issues in Physics and Engineering

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

David Probst

. Table IV. ABET Criterion 3 Outcomesa an ability to apply knowledge of math, science, and engineeringb an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret datac an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needsd an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teamse an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problemsf an understanding of professional and ethical responsibilityg an ability to communicate effectivelyh the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal contexti a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learningj a knowledge of contemporary