Conference Session

ABET Accreditation, Assessment, and Program Improvement in ECE

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen M. Phillips, Arizona State University; Konstantinos Tsakalis, Arizona State University; Ravi Gorur, Arizona State University; Stephen M. Philips, Arizona State University

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

that sparks passionate conversations within the academic community. The basic issueslie in assessing the information content of data, their interpretation in terms of actions and thederivation of a quantitative model to connect it all. The complexity of the problem increasesimmensely when one is confronted with (large) statistical variations between action and resultsand the loss of sacred information about the individual when aggregating the data. When theassociated actions reflect on the student’s future career, as is the typical teacher grading problem,the translation of the student knowledge and performance into a single grade presents a modelingas well as an ethical challenge. On the other hand, when the action is to adjust the curriculum

Conference Session

Interdisciplinary Education in Engineering Technology

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph F. Kmec, Purdue University; Bryan J. Hubbard, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Martin A Lopez De Bertodano, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Benjamin Revis, Purdue University

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Engineering Technology

Applied Thermodynamics Nuclear Inst. & Measurement Electric Power Generation & Transmission Fluid Mechanics Applications Radiation Biology & Safety Nuclear Reactor Theory Engineering Ethics Reactor Engineering Design & Operation Page 22.1502.19 Table 2.0 Bachelors of Science in Applied Science and Technology General Requirements Nuclear Engineering Technology

Conference Session

Mentoring Graduate Students, Diversity, and Assessment

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joy L. Colwell, Purdue University, Calumet; Jana Whittington, Purdue University, Calumet; Carl F. Jenks, Purdue University, Calumet

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Graduate Studies, Minorities in Engineering

AC 2011-242: WRITING CHALLENGES FOR GRADUATE STUDENTSIN ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGYJoy L Colwell, Purdue University, Calumet (Tech) Joy L. Colwell, J.D., is an Associate Professor of Organizational Leadership and Supervision and Director of Graduate Studies at Purdue University Calumet. She regularly teaches graduate courses in Leadership and Ethics and the Directed MS Project for the MS in Technology program at PUC.Jana Whittington, Purdue University Calumet Jana Whittington has a Ph.D. in education with a specialization in instructional design and online learn- ing. Additionally Jana has a MA in studio art and humanities, BFA in painting, and AA in graphic design. She has taught a variety of courses for 15+ years

Conference Session

Core Concepts, Standards, and Policy in K-12 Engineering Education

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jenny L. Daugherty, Purdue University; Rodney L. Custer, Illinois State University; Raymond A. Dixon, Illinois State University, CeMaST

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Page 22.1508.5the study had to do with engineering ethics and the grounding of engineering within its broadersocial and cultural contexts. Social constructivists (for example, Bijker, Hughes, & Pinch15) notethat engineering activity and outcomes are fundamentally a function of social values, needs, andpriorities. Thus, while ideas such as ethics, values, and social norms are not considered to beengineering concepts, they can serve as essential contexts within which engineering ideas andconcepts take on meaning. Engineering design does not occur within a vacuum. Designoutcomes are a direct reflection of the context within which they were developed. Finally, considerable discussion centered on the viability of an engineering ontology

Conference Session

Project-Based Learning

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Oscar G. Nespoli, University of Waterloo; Harry Tempelman, Hitachi Construction Truck Mfg Ltd.; Ryan Spencer; Steve Lambert, University of Waterloo

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

study suggests that students who are exposed to enquiry - based learningdevelop early confidence that results in better performance in subsequent years of study [13].Surveys of industry and university alumni consistently point to the importance of design,communication and teamwork skills, but more importantly, students’ ability to make soundjudgments in conditions of technical, commercial and sometimes ethical uncertainty. Industryvalues student learning in rich contexts, and they acknowledge the value of supportingextracurricular student teams.The incorporation of rich, contextual components is desired, but not at the expense ofengineering science fundamentals. This presents a conflict between retaining this essential

Conference Session

Innovative Methods to Teach Engineering to URMs

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jean Kampe, Michigan Technological University; Douglas E. Oppliger, Michigan Technological University

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering

): 1. Professionalism/Work Ethic (80.3%) 2. Teamwork/Collaboration (74.7%) 3. Oral Communications (70.3%) 4. Ethics/Social Responsibility (63.4%) 5. Critical Thinking/Problem Solving (57.5%) 6. Information Technology Application (53.0%) 7. Written Communications (52.7%) 8. Diversity (52.1%) 9. Lifelong Learning/Self Direction (42.5%) 10. Creativity/Innovation (36.3%) 11. Leadership (29.2%)• HSE student participants are strongly motivated to pursue STEM careers, are more likely to enroll in and complete post-secondary education and training in STEM, and enter the STEM workforce in greater numbers than do non-HSE

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship Courses and Outcomes II

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anthony Marchese, Colorado State University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

BusinessOne of the main components of the new program was the development of the STESE graduatecourse. To develop the course sequence, the authors worked closely with faculty members whoare part of a burgeoning entrepreneurship program within the COB. Course content that isspecific to global sustainable enterprises was developed in consultation with faculty memberswho were actively involved in the GSSE program and in the entrepreneurship certificate programfor undergraduate students [11]. Specifically, in its first offering, course content for the STESEcourse was culled and/or course syllabi were shared from the following existing courses withinthe COB, which span from the 200 to the 600 level:  Social, Ethical, and Regulatory Issues in Business

Collection

1999 Annual Conference

Authors

Anthony Brizendine; Laora E. Dauberman-Brizendine

institutional mission, departmental mission and resources; size ofthe institution; accreditation criteria and professional organizations; collective bargainingstatus; classification of the institution; disciplinary objectives; new technologies; andresearch.”The ASCE Task Force (1998) developed models linking scholarship, teaching, and service andprofessional development with values of excellence, integrity, leadership, and ethics. Indeveloping these models, the Task Force stated “…institutions need to place less emphasis uponsterile definitions and more upon the creation of a means to reward substantive facultyachievements.” Page 4.443.9The ASCE Task

Conference Session

Engineering Education in India, the Far East, and Central Asia

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

J Thompson, Kansas State University; Ata M. Nazar, Kabul University

Tagged Divisions

International

Examination isbeing used as a bench-mark of progress. The several aspects of the rebuilding project aredescribed along with a report of progress and lessons learned. The paper concludes withobservations about the ethical and cultural nature of engineering education and somerecommendations about changes that are required to achieve the desired outcomes of therebuilding project.Historical Backdrop:The Faculty of Engineering was established in the 1960’s and 70’s by a consortium of USUniversities with USAID sponsorship1,2. The project was a “turn-key” project that provided abuilding, laboratories, and US based education for the new Afghan Faculty members. Facultymembers from the participating US Universities established and taught classes and

Conference Session

Importance of Technical & Professional Writing in Engineering Technology Curriculum

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Beth Richards, University of Hartford; Ivana Milanovic, University of Hartford

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

technicalinformation, including analysis of audience, language, and purpose; techniques of persuasion;page design and graphics; and technical definition and description. Students also prepare memos,resumes, lab reports, and a documented technical research paper. Oral technical presentations arealso required. The interrelationships of technology and society, along with the ethics oftechnology, are considered.TC 481: Advanced Technical Communication. Applications of skills learned in previoustechnical communication courses, with emphasis on practical writing and speaking. Studentsprepare informal and formal documents, including instructions, proposals progress reports, andletters. Individual and group oral presentations, as well as group project and ongoing

Conference Session

Project-based Learning and Other Pedagogical Innovations

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Horacio Vasquez, University of Texas, Pan American; Arturo Fuentes, University of Texas, Pan American; Javier Macossay, The University of Texas-Pan American; Martin Knecht, South Texas College; Robert Freeman, University of Texas, Pan American

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

junior year, cannot join the program at any other time.A new Introduction to STEM course was implemented in the DEEA program as one ofthe first courses that the new DEEA students ever take in College. The new course coversfundamental concepts and information about engineering professions, ethics, engineeringeconomics, systems of units, and other topics that are included in the Introduction toEngineering courses at STC and UTPA. In addition, the course also involves CBI withhands-on activities to engage and motivate students to learn and get familiar withpractical applications in STEM fields. In this new Introduction to STEM course, 53students participated during the Summer II term in 2009. 2. Supporting STEM Pathways with CBI and Hands

Conference Session

Technological Literacy and the Educated Person

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

R. William Graff, LeTourneau University; Paul Leiffer, LeTouneau University; Martin Batts, Le Tourneau University; Maria J. Leiffer, LeTouneau University

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Technological Literacy Constituent Committee

engineering education in order to make a “whole person” of the graduate.Engineering faculty largely agree that engineering students (and faculty) can learn agreat deal from liberal arts faculty and their publications, particularly in the valuablearea of “soft skills.” Through our interactions on campus and the ABET 2000 Criteriawe have certainly seen that engineers benefit from interaction with arts/humanitiesfaculty and the materials they develop. Examples include dealing with team membersand clients, interpersonal communications, understanding one’s abilities and growthareas, communicating concepts to a wide audience, understanding ethical theories,wrestling with ambiguity in those situations which are not clearly black and white, andunderstanding

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Don E. Malzahn, Wichita State University; Lawrence E. Whitman, Wichita State University; Zulma Toro-Ramos, Wichita State University

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

) Systems Thinking Systems Thinking - What Engineers Bring to the Game (Key Competency) Global Perspective Working and Leading within a Global Value Chain (Facing Business Realities) Innovation On the Job Innovation, Creativity and Risk Taking (Facing Business Realities)• Expected learning outcomes: o Effective demonstration of eight competencies o Understand the theory behind the practice of management o Demonstration of communication skills rhetorically, interpersonally , and in writing o Self-knowledge—character, communication, ethics, innovation/creativity, skills in economics, marketing, teamwork, global awareness/world view, project planning

Conference Session

Innovations in Teaching: Mechanics

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jim M. Papadopoulos, University of Wisconsin - Stout; Christopher Papadopoulos, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Vincent C. Prantil, Milwaukee School of Engineering

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Mechanics

mechanics, including nonlinear structural analysis, computational mechanics, and biomechanics. He is also active in engineering education and engineering ethics, particularly in mechanics education and appropriate technology. At UPRM Papadopoulos serves as the coordinator of the Engineering Mechanics Committee, which man- ages the mechanics courses taken by all engineering majors. He also co-coordinates the Social, Ethical, and Global Issues (SEGI) in Engineering Program and Forums on Philosophy, Engineering, and Technol- ogy.Vincent C. Prantil, Milwaukee School of Engineering VINCENT C. PRANTIL Vince Prantil is an Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering at the Mil- waukee School of Engineering. Dr. Prantil

Conference Session

Two Year-to-Four Year Transfer Topics Part I

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Julie A. Rursch, Iowa State University; Douglas W. Jacobson, Iowa State University

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Two Year College Division

potential demand for the graduates.Seventy-nine companies responded to the online survey which was administered during thesummer of 2009. Figure 3 shows the type of industry for which the respondent worked.Figure 3. Type of Industry For Which the Respondent WorkedThe Table 4 shows the summary of the skills desired by the companies grouped into threecategories identified as important: personal, technical and conceptual. Interestingly, the highestscoring personal skills were ability to adapt and ethics, followed closely by the ability tocollaborate. Security and infrastructure/networking were the top rated technical skills employerswere looking for, while problem-solving abilities were the top ranked conceptual skill employersvalued. A theme among

Conference Session

College-Industry Partnerships: Bringing Industry into the Curriculum Development and Design Cycle

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Waddah Akili, Iowa State University

Tagged Divisions

College-Industry Partnerships

problem statements andspecifications, consideration of alternative solutions, and detailed system description. Further, it isrequired to include constraints such as economic factors, safety, reliability, aesthetics, ethics, and socialimpact. Courses that contain engineering design normally are taught at the upper-division level of theengineering program. Some potion of this requirement must be satisfied by at least one course which isprimarily design, preferably at the senior level, and draws upon previous coursework in the relevantdiscipline”. (14)A proliferation of capstone design experiences, over the last decade, has taken place at manycolleges of engineering – all seem to meet some of the requirements noted above. The ABETrequirements is the

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cheryl West, UMass Lowell; John Duffy, University of Massachusetts Lowell; Manuel Heredia, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; Linda Barrington, University of Massachusetts Lowell

in their ability to make a difference and be productive members of society due toan increased awareness of developing engineering solutions within a societal and global contextrequiring a sense of ethics and civic engagement. Overall, students pointed to the benefit ofusing S-L experiences and projects as concrete and “tangible” ways to present their levels ofknowledge and skills on resumes and during actual and potential employment interviews.Students often commented on their coursework with S-L as bring more fun, engaging,interesting, and “cool” educational activities. Student Interview and Focus Group Reports of S-L Challenges and SuggestionsStudents also discussed their challenges with S-L experiences, and suggested possible

Conference Session

Understanding and Measuring the Impact of Multidisciplinarity

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mysore Narayanan, Miami University

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

). Assessment of Ethics Modules in an Engineering Curriculum. ASEE 114th Annual Conference and Exposition, Honolulu, HI. June 24–27, 2007. Paper # AC 2007-14. Teaching Ethics – II. Session # 3440. Wednesday, 27th June 2007. 12:30 – 2 PM.51. Narayanan, Mysore. (2007). Assessment of Perceptual Modality Styles. ASEE 114th Annual Conference and Exposition, Honolulu, HI. June 24–27, 2007. Paper # AC 2007-18. Assessment and Evaluation in Engineering Education – I. Session # 1530. Monday, 25th June 2007. 2:15 – 4 PM.52. Narayanan, Mysore (2007). The Three R’s of Assessment: Recording, Reviewing and Reporting. ASEE 114th Annual Conference and Exposition, Honolulu, HI. June 24–27, 2007. Poster # AC 2007- 15. Emerging Trends in

Conference Session

Concurrent Paper Tracks - Session I

Collection

2015 ASEE International Forum

Authors

ZhongLi FU, Center for National Security and Strategic Studies (CNSSS) In National University of Defense Technology (NUDT).; Huang Zhang, National University of Defense Technology; Lini ZHOU, Center for National Security and Strategic Studies, National University of Defense Technology; Tong Wu, Center for National Security and Strategic Studies, National University of Defense Technology; Zhao Zhao, National University of Defense Technology; Changfang Zhang, National University of Defense Technology

Tagged Topics

International Forum

research on engineer- ing education as a visiting scholar in Hong Kong University of Science and TechnologyHKUSTin 2013. His research interests are in Engineering Educationincluding adult education and distance learning prac- tice. He is the member of the International Association for Continuing Engineering EducationIACEE. He holds Bachelor of Engineering from College of Mechatronic Engineering and Automation, and Master of Military Science from College of Information System and Management, both of them are in NUDT.Dr. Huang Zhang, National University of Defense Technology Zhang Huang is a Lecturer in the National University of Defense Technology. His main research interests include global engineering education, ethics

Conference Session

Track 3 - Session 2

Collection

2014 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Cheryl Matherly, The University of Tulsa; Sarah R. Phillips, Rice University ; Junichiro Kono, Rice University; Shane M Curtis, University of Tulsa

Tagged Topics

Student Development

ethical and responsible research.3.2 MethodsNanoJapan participants in Summers 2012 and 2013 and RQI REU students in Summer 2013completed pre- and post-program assessments using the Georgia Institute of TechnologyInternational Internship (GITII) survey, a valid and reliable instrument developed to assess students’general knowledge, abilities, and skills related to technical internships. The instrument wasdeveloped by the Georgia Tech Office of Assessment and uses an externally validated General Self-Efficacy Scale to assess an individual’s ability to cope with stressful life events.30 We selected thisinstrument as one of the assessment tools for NanoJapan because it is specific to technicalinternships and allows comparison with a referent group of

Conference Session

Social Responsibility & Professionalism

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Michael Thompson; William Oakes

, • Solve fundamental engineering problems using computer tools, • Perform basic file management tasks using an appropriate computer tool, • Work effectively and ethically as a member of a technical team, and • Develop a work ethic appropriate for the engineering profession. We did not want to create a new course with the overhead that would create an additionalburden to the faculty. The approach was to integrate service-learning into one of the sections ofthe course. Other approaches that have been used in large classes are to offer service-learning asan option to another project or assignment. These models have been shown to be effective butrun the additional logistical challenge of matching the

Conference Session

Academic Standards & Issues/Concerns & Retention

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Brian Manhire

positionto measure and assess the merit of what their students are learning. But inflated grades are tooblunt an instrument for this purpose because of their poor resolution (they’re limited to mostlyjust two grades: A and B, neither of which used to mean “average”).But even more important are fundamental social questions related to grade inflation’s impact oncredibility, accountability, responsibility and, last but not least, ethics.42 For example, does gradeinflation set a good example of candid evaluation of academic and professional performance forour students to follow and is engineering practice, and for that matter society itself, best servedby it?Be that as it may, there should still be interest in learning more about grade inflation, even

Conference Session

New Faculty Issues and Concerns

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

J. Fredericks Volkwein; Linda Strauss; Lisa Lattuca; Patrick Terenzini

multi-disciplinary teams e. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems f. An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility g. An ability to communicate effectively h. The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering 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 Page 9.88.8 Proceedings of the 2004 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition

Conference Session

Accreditation and Related Issues in ECE

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Fong Mak; Stephen Frezza

program curriculum meeting the programeducational objectives, let’s first identify the program outcomes in which the curriculum are tomeasure and the relationships of these program outcomes to the program educational objectives.The program objectives are: Pgm Obj 1. Sound preparation for adaptation in exciting, rapidly-changing areas of technology and the passion for lifelong learning Pgm Obj 2. Ability to respond to ethical and public issues, including safety, social, environmental concerns, and understanding of how engineering solutions affect the wider society Pgm Obj 3. Ability to apply personal values to daily and professional life, the development of skills

Conference Session

Experiential Learning

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Kevin Sutterer; Robert Houghtalen; James Hanson

research career: o training on how to conduct successful research o leadership and ethics training o professional activities off campus o training in making choices about graduate school o visits to other universities • To simulate a positive graduate school community: o engaged and committed faculty mentors o a flexible work schedule o lodging in a community of cohorts, preferably on campus o non-academic interaction with faculty, other research mentors, and institute administrators o some planned extracurricular activities in the region • To attract quality students: o stipends that are competitive with traditional summer internship

Conference Session

Teaching Outside the Box in Civil Engineering

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Michael Ward; Tonya Emerson

communitybuilding between program participants. The program included the integration of math, science,humanities, and economics courses with a seminar series that required students to studyhistorical, contemporary, ethical, and social aspects of the sciences and engineering. Theseminar also introduced project modules that exposed students to interdisciplinary problemswhose solutions required application of knowledge from the students’ current coursework intheir other classes. Student responses from the 1994-95 trial program resulted in the integrationof additional mentoring and social connections for support in the following year. The 1995-96trial was updated and the positive student response to the program only improved. In a follow-upsurvey administered

Conference Session

Managing and Funding Design Projects

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

David W. Miller; Doris Brodeur

, responsibility, andaccountability were expected at all times.The CDIO Capstone Course incorporated pedagogical approaches based on a set of research-based learning principles. · Learning in a team environment required the development of communication, presentation, listening, compromise, and consensus skills. 8-10 It also required that students develop business ethics that pertain to responsibility, attendance, delivering what is promised on time, and ensuring quality in the work . 11 · Learning in a laboratory environment exposed students to the experimental iterative process where theory determines experimental design and the resulting data is used to refine the theory. This environment allowed students to

Conference Session

Techniques for Improving Teaching

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Nicholas Steneck; Donald Carpenter; Trevor Harding; Susan Montgomery

. Page 7.908.2 Proceedings of the 2002 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright Ó 2002, American Society for Engineering EducationMost researchers report that psychological factors play the most important role in studentcheating. For example, Roth and McCabe 13 found a strong correlation between student valuesand cheating. An example of this is the apparent success of honor codes based on the idea ofshared communities and individual responsibility at colleges and universities in reducing cheating. Carefully designed honor codes, which speak directly to student moral and ethical standards,have also been found to reduce the levels of cheating 1,13.Demographic factors

Conference Session

Accreditation and Related Issues in ECE

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Robi Polikar; Robert R. Krchnavek; Raul Ordonez; Peter Jansson; John Schmalzel; Shreekanth Mandayam; Ravi Ramachandran; Linda Head

discipline design projects • Communication across disciplinesSensitize to contemporary issues • Professional issues • Total project scope • Ethics • Interpretation and interaction • Societal concerns • Professional societies • Impact of engineering • Outside activities decisions(ECE) Impart essential ECE • Breadth and depth in math, • Exams (written, oral)knowledge

Conference Session

Academic Prerequisites for Licensure

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Brewer Stouffer; Jeffrey Russell

to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems; f) An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility; g) An ability to communicate effectively; h) The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering 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; and k) An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.Without significant education reform at the most basic level, it is difficult to imagine anyundergraduate curriculum in the country meeting the spirit of these new requirements. Without asignificant overhaul of