formedengineer not only a diploma, but also the professional qualification. This work has as objective toshow and to discuss about the most important points of the engineering education in Brazil: thebeginning, the development, its current state, the impact of the globalization and the perspectivesfor the future.Keywords: Global thinking; local awareness; contemporary paradigm; sciences advancement;generalist formation; strong ethics.1. IntroductionUnpredictable is the future of globalization process once it is not possible to foreseen the bigplayers’ next movement in such huge business game of fighting for markets. The world has beenchange in such a speedy that the distances are smaller and so we have a larger number of peoplemoving around, interacting
teacher, visiting researchers and industry members as well as student participants.Although many topics were covered in only one class session, we have also assigned a groupproject each semester that has spanned several seminar sessions. For example, students exploredthe issue of global warming after having heard a research presentation about plants in theAntarctic. Another project was inspired by the students reading a novel with environmentalthemes over winter break. During the following semester, they discussed ethical issues related toenvironmental science, with framework provided by an ethics professor. The students alsodeveloped academic advising modules to be presented to first year STEM students. For eachproject, the groups were led by
other than their native one. ≠ demonstrate ethical leadership and a commitment to their personal professional development and life-long learning6. A graduate level of technological expertise in one or more of the technology fields.Critical Implementation PhaseIssuesAmong the lessons the partners have learned by experience with exchange programs is thecriticality of selecting the right partners and then interacting extensively enough, at each other'ssite, to build significant understanding, rapport and trust. Central to this understanding is in-depth cognizance of each other's vocabulary, academic calendar, course content and scheduling,credit and grade equivalencies, and instructional culture. Subsequently all of these plus theessential
couldn’t chooseto be on teams with their best friends. “Brotherhood” among Arabs means loving their friends “forAllah,” in a cheerful, gentle, and kindly way [1]. We soon discovered that friendship in the Arabworld also meant extreme and unconditional loyalty. That loyalty even went so far as never refusinga request, no matter what the request. It is not uncommon for Arab students to copy the work of a“friend” or to help a “friend” by supplying examination answers. The Western idea of cheating wasnew to our students, and led to many discussions about how best to “help” their “friends” discovertheir own solutions to problems. Engineering ethics is explored in STEPS II, and the students aregiven case studies to evaluate. Respect and loyalty are
0.66 9 Information Ethics 1.38 20 1.79 23 0.41 26Management Human Resource Management 1.31 22 1.88 22 0.58 12 Strategic Management 1.26 24 1.71 26 0.44 22 Financial Management 1.2 26 1.7 27 0.5 17 Innovation Management 0.82 28 1.14 28 0.33 27 Introduction to Computer Science 3.1 1 3.27 1 0.17 28*Ordered by the rank of learned in education in each categoryEC Related Course Topics Software Engineers
. For theinstructor, blogs offer a transparent, online course management tool where class content can beposted without requisite Website authoring knowledge. For students, blogs offer flexibleopportunities for class participation, review, and collaboration. Popular blog sites include Page 15.513.5www.blogger.com, www.livejournal.com, and www.wordpress.com.The Pennsylvania State University College of Engineering eLearning Initiative, an effort to“expose undergraduate students within the College of Engineering to issues of globalization,ethics, and societal contexts in engineering practice,” extensively utilized blogs in the STS 233:Ethics &
approaches his/her work. Vincenti describes“normal” engineering as a social interaction that serves practical needs9. Public safety standardsand client desires must factor into the thinking of the engineer. Similarly, Davis finds thatengineering work is rooted in ethics10. Engineers have to weigh options, give reasons to pick oneoption and explain the reasoning for that option. Ethical questions critically factor into thisanalysis. Will this be safe? Will it be of high enough quality? Does it meet standards? But, asmentioned above, it’s not a simple analysis as organization factors of budgets and timeconstraints come into play. It’s an interplay of technical, organizational and public constraints.Furthermore, Bucciarelli notes that design engineers
needs; (d) an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams; (e) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems;(f) an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility; (g) an ability tocommunicate effectively; (h) the broad education necessary to understand the impact ofengineering solutions in a global and societal context; (i) a recognition of the need for,and an ability to engage in life-long learning; (j) a knowledge of contemporary issues; (k)an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary forengineering practice” [1].By blending these criteria with music, a definite relationship can be seen, as in Table 1.In this table, suppose “engineering” was substituted with “music.” Table
. Paul, Minneapolis, and Owatonna, Minnesota and in Rome. UST isMinnesota’s largest private educational institution. The University integrates liberal artseducation and career preparation, emphasizing values necessary for complete human Page 9.220.1development and responsible citizenship in contemporary society. UST provides qualityProceedings of the 2004 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2004, American Society for Engineering Educationeducation through an integration of theory and practice, enhancing students’ professionalcompetence and ethical judgment, and
pioneer and expert in distance learn- ing and eCommerce. He is also a Kent Fellow on Social Ethics from University of Southern California where he completed his post-doctoral studies. Dr. Tita’s research interests are in exploring the role of the Web in trade development and education and training, in general, for the emerging economies. Other primary teaching and research interests are professional ethics, e-commerce, entrepreneurship, social en- trepreneurship, and strategy in the global economy. Address: D’Amore-Kim School of Business, Northeastern University 360 Huntington Avenue, Rm.219A, HA Boston, MA 02115 Email: w.tita@neu.edu; wtigatita@yahoo.com Phone: 1-617-373-7259 Mobile: 1-508-735-7945
appropriate forthe general education of a college or university student. In the past an engineering economicscourse focused primarily on financial mathematics; however, the modern engineering economicscourse centers on financial decision making in addition to financial mathematics. These topicsare applicable, if not mandatory, for students pursuing interests in engineering, law, productdevelopment, public service, entrepreneurship, marketing, business, finance, political science,sociology, government, and ethics. This issue is timely because schools at various levels (e.g.,K-12, community colleges, and universities) are including the concepts of quantitative andfinancial literacy into their required curricula, with some being required by state
ethical development in engineering students.Dr. Ronald W. Welch, The Citadel Ron Welch (P.E.) received his B.S. degree in Engineering Mechanics from the United States Military Academy in 1982. He received his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Civil Engineering from the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana in 1990 and 1999, respectively. He became the Dean of Engineering at The Citadel on 1 July 2011. Prior to his current position, he was the Department Head of Civil Engineering at The University of Texas at Tyler from Jan 2007 to June 2011 as well as served in the Corps of Engineers for over 24 years including eleven years on the faculty at the United States Military Academy.Ms. Elizabeth Connor, The Citadel Elizabeth
forward project.The final course grade is an average of the draft and final report, design review and finalpresentation, weekly reports, team evaluations, and a qualitative self-evaluation. In additionstudents were tested on engineering ethics and were required to submit a life-long learningportfolio. The strong and weak projects are chosen based on these parameters. These same toolsare used with the two quarter method with a more formative approach during the first quarter anda more summative approach during the second quarter. The authors believe that these criteriareflect the nature of the course and are a good assessment tool.Student Perceptions and Instructor EvaluationsWe have continued the data collection and analysis that was presented
focuses on improving the engineering educational experience, emphasizing assessment of learning and problem solving abilities, and studying the ethical behavior of engineers and engineering managers. He has led the development of a very successful cooperative engineering education program and an innovative study abroad program. He is currently the Chair of the Global Engineering Exchange Executive Committee. Dr. Shuman is the founding editor of Advances in Engineering Education, and an ASEE Fellow. He holds a BSEE from the University of Cincinnati and a PhD in Operations Research from the Johns Hopkins University.Dr. Gisele Ragusa, University of Southern California Dr. Gisele Ragusa is an associate professor at the
Daydiscussion is at the beginning of each class (two or three students present in each class). Thisapproach engages the students from the beginning of the class to be active, attentive and engage.As an example – in the Engineering Management Concepts course, the students will look for amanagement related news or event and present it. They could be on human resources management,engineering management or engineering ethics, etc. The student opens the URL for the class andstarts the discussion. In the Sustainability courses, students will bring news items (or events)directly relating to the sustainability – energy, water, environment, policy, equity or economics. Inthe Globalization class, with so much going on the world today students bring latest topics
engagement LL-c Start earlier in the semester LL-d Everyone doesn’t have to do everything; focus on the process LL-e Being part of something bigger than the individual project has a positive effect on the work ethic of some studentsElectrical and Computer Engineering TeamsThe permanent magnet generator’s (PMG) design is that of a rotor comprised of two quarter-inchthick steel plates with permanent magnets mounted on each plate with alternating north-southorientation, and a stator with enamel coated magnet-wire coils mounted in the gap between therotating magnet plates. Solid models of the rotor were created in SolidWorks and machined onan automated machining center. Three reference rotor designs were
. Then, by association, ET graduates focus on using current or emerging technologyto solve engineering problems that industry faces in the short to medium time frame. Graduates focus onthe operations, testing, and improvement of engineered systems, processes, and products whileincorporating economic principles and considering social, ethical and environmental impacts. Graduatesalso display an ability to design systems, components, or processes for engineering problems appropriateto the objectives of each program.Program Fundamentals, Objectives & EmphasisBSET programs require integral and differential calculus as well as basic science courses to applyanalysis techniques and implement solutions for engineering design problems and system
conversions Ethics and professionalism Programmable logic controllers Problem solving skills Project management Teamwork and conflict resolution skills Safety and hazardous material handling Written and oral communication Statistical analysis Understanding of specifications and technical documentsWith the results of the one-day planning conference, a week-long summer workshop with multi-disciplined (technical and non-technical) and multi-segmented (secondary, two-year college andfour-year college) faculty and administrators was held to examine the current curriculum interms of alignment with the identified technical and non-technical skill
leadershipprogram, their employers, and their countries.IntroductionDeveloping the next generation of engineering leaders is an economic imperative that is sharedby most countries. The National Academy of Engineering1 (NAE), Engineer of 2020 initiativeemphasizes the need for future engineers to work in a technologically advanced global economythat is constantly changing. A goal of the initiative is “to educate technically proficient engineerswho are broadly educated, see themselves as global citizens, can be leaders in business and Page 24.672.2public service, and who are ethically grounded.”1 (p. 51). Universities have responded to thisimperative by
Keller Graduate School of Management., and his Ph.D. from Colorado State University. His research interests are in the areas of Nanotechnology, Fiber Optic Communications, Faculty Development, Application of Telecommunications Technologies in Distance Education, and Social and Ethical Implications of Tech- nology. He is the author of many educational papers and presentations. He has authored/coauthored the following books: • Nanotechnology: Ethical and Social Implications (2012) • Technology and Society: Issues for the 21st Century and Beyond 3E, (2008) • The Telecommunications Fact Book and Illustrated Dictionary 2E (2006) • Fiber Optic Communication: An Applied Approach, Prentice Hall, N.J.(2002) • Technology and
Curriculum 1. Clearly an element, but first must deliver the basics and economics. Economic, Green and Sustainability as well as Ethics are very important, but not without proper basics of the manufacturing science. Otherwise, it is politically correct but not very useful. 2. These topics need to be incorporated into popular textbooks. 3. Student Exchange Program with other countries. 4. We should have a general sustainability course that will address sustainability issues in manufacturing and non-manufacturing process. 5. Include sustainability considerations in all manufacturing/related course material. 6. Has to include some sort of Introduction and how it applies. 7. Has to be separated from political
served as a lecturer in Purdue’s School of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Dr. Zoltowski’s academic and research interests include human-centered design learning and assessment, service-learning, ethical reasoning development and assessment, leadership, and assistive technology.Dr. Monica E Cardella, Purdue University, West Lafayette Monica Cardella is an Associate Professor of Engineering Education and an Affiliate in the Division of Environmental and Ecological Engineering at Purdue University. She plays a leadership role in Purdue’s first-semester first-year engineering course which serves approximately 1,800 students each year. She is also the Director of the MEDLEE (Mathematics and Engineering Design Learning
apply mathematics, science and engineering principles. b. Ability to design and conduct experiments, analyze and interpret data. c. Ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs. d. Ability to function on multidisciplinary teams. e. Ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems. f. Understanding of professional and ethical responsibility. g. Ability to communicate effectively. h. The broad education necessary 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. Knowledge of contemporary issues. k. Ability to use the techniques, skills and modern engineering tools
supply thecomprehensive understanding swiftly transforming field demands. It is a full-time PhD programthat lasts two years, offering classes conducted on an undergraduate-type schedule.It has a curriculum that addresses the time-crunch problem by integrating professional practicesinto the technical curriculum — that is, professional practices are contextualized in engineeringin ways that reinforce and strengthen students’ understanding and their ability to apply thatunderstanding to address engineering problems. Throughout their graduate program, studentswork to master the engineering body of knowledge and simultaneously become skillfulcommunicators, ethical decision makers, team leaders, creative thinkers and problem solvers.Today, engineers
students practice them in a “semi- professional” setting. Written communication, project planning, ethical decision-making and collaborative problem-solving are the essential “soft skills” required for success in any professional engineer. The freshman program at Bucknell University, for example, has students create an ADA-compliant project proposal for the university. This experience impresses upon the Page 10.1194.2 students the importance of making sound technical suggestions and being able to present the required information to persuade (often non-technical) decision makers about ethically
it can offer awide variety of pedagogical benefits, including improved understanding of course material,increased motivation for learning subject material, and enhanced appreciation for the ethical roleand implications of their profession1.At MIT, service learning was first used deliberately in a mechanical engineering class in thespring of 2002, and since then has been implemented in a few mechanical engineering subjects,all in design and manufacturing subject areas. Written post-surveys given to students followingthree of the classes and informal conversations show mixed success. On average, studentsreported that they found service learning worthwhile, and benefited through improvedinteractions with their peers and instructors, motivation
. Page 10.944.8 “Proceedings of the 2005 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2005, American Society for Engineering Education” Bibliography1 Mike W. Martin and Roland Schinzinger, “Engineering as Social Experimentation,” in Deborah G. Johnson, ed., Ethical Issues in Engineering (Englewood Cliffs, N.J.: Prentice Hall, 1991), pp. 196–209.2 Bob Knotts, “Agency Gets Real About the Air Bag,” South Florida Sun-Sentinel, December 20, 1992, pp.1G, 2G.3 Lisa K. Sullivan and Jerome M. Kossar, Air Bag Deployment Characteristics, Final Report, NHTSA, Washington, D.C., February 1992.4 John Jacobus, Mechanical Engineer
Thoughts Ethics and Morality Basics of Law Physical Education Physical Education Foreign English Level I English Level II Language Computer Computer Literature C Programming Math and Advanced Mathematics I Advanced Mathematics II Sciences College Physics Linear Algebra electronics None None General Engineering Drafting Engineering Drafting Engineering Practical None
: • Word processor • Spreadsheet • Presentation software Page 10.493.6 • Process Simulation softwareProceedings of the 2005 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2005, American Society for Engineering Education • Mathematics software • Engineering software • Email and Internet resources. 6. Maintain and practice with the highest standards of ethics and integrity. Students are encouraged to develop and maintain a reputation of integrity. Students will be made familiar with ethical issues within the engineering
into common web page elements 5. Easily edited through a web browser, with previous versions of a page saved and retrievable in the event of mistakesME013N: Designing the Human Experience Designing the Human Experience is a project-based course that guides students withscaffolding through the design process. The course, most recently given in Winter 2004 and Fall2004, is motivated by the realization that we live and work in a human-built environment. Froma design-philosophy perspective, it is imperative that engineers take responsibility for and helpguide the ethics and other ramifications of these design processes. The objectives for the courseare to: (1) enable students to begin thinking and acting like design engineers