unique methods to teach calculus to a group of underprivileged high school students in thefilm “Stand and Deliver”. In this true story, he was so successful that his students were accusedof cheating because the results were too unbelievable to be true. Another contender is professorof classics William Hundert (Kevin Kline) in the film, “The Emperor’s Club.” Hundert ispassionate about his teaching, his subject, and his students. The movie focuses on hisrelationship with Sedgewick Bell (Emile Hirsch), an ethically challenged student who Hundertattempts to change. Hundert ultimately fails in this task. In “Mona Lisa Smile”, Katherine AnnWatson (Julia Roberts) would be on some people’s list for exemplar as the free-thinking artprofessor in the 1950
West Point and an airline pilot. His interests include aerospace, aviation, professional ethics and piano technology. Page 11.1114.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Senior capstone: A cross-disciplinary, student-centered approachAbstractRecently, the Engineering & Design department at Eastern Washington University examined andrevised its Senior Capstone curriculum. The new curriculum enables the department’s multipledisciplines to effectively collaborate in a problem-based, student-centered learning environment.The Engineering & Design department offers eight undergraduate degrees. The diverse
long time at the end of the experiment? ‚ Did you keep track of time it has been sitting in the container? ‚ Did the viscosity of the slurry create mixing problems? ‚ What happened when you added potatoes to a pre-measured volume of water? ‚ What problems arose? These questions allowed discussions of the criteria necessary for good experimentalprocedures, the problems that may occur in experimental setups, and necessary data to provideadequate and sufficient information for experimental analysis. In addition, there was anopportunity for emphasizing the ethical aspect in reporting. One of the teams had forgotten toinclude a magnetic stirring rod and thus their solution was not well mixed
2006-1212: MENTORING NEW FACULTY: WHAT WORKS AND WHAT DOESNOT WORKWilliam Jordan, Baylor University WILLIAM JORDAN is Professor and Department Chair of Mechanical Engineering at Baylor University. He has B.S. and M.S. degrees in Metallurgical Engineering from the Colorado School of Mines. He has an M.A. degree in Theology from Denver Seminary. His Ph.D. was in mechanics and materials engineering from Texas A & M University. He teaches materials oriented courses and his main research area deals with the mechanical behavior of composite materials. He also writes and does research in the areas of engineering ethics and engineering education. He is a registered metallurgical engineer
moderate to high complexity. (ii) Demonstrate an ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team. (iii) Demonstrate acquisition of new technology skills through use or development of appropriate computer hardware, software, and/or instrumentation. (iv) Demonstrate business and entrepreneurial skills which may include developing a business plan, market plan, venture plan, or other approved instrument. (v) Demonstrate effective use of project and personnel management techniques. (vi) Identify and meet customer needs. (vii) Integrate engineering professionalism, ethics, and the environmental in their work and as it relates to the context of engineering in society. (viii) Demonstrate
additional interaction among students, faculty and mentors.Senior Design Project (ENT 497)ENT 497 is normally the planning stage for the Senior Design process. Students are expected tovisualize, discuss and look for potential projects. This involves discussion with faculty as wellas industrial mentors and outside companies. Students are also encouraged to organize intoteams of no more than three members. The semester involves a series of guest lecturers andspecial presentations on research, design, cost analysis, ethics, patents and several others. By theend of the semester the students are expected to have a completely developed and organizedproject with a budget, time line and funding. Each project team has a faculty and/or industrialmentor. At
use what you know todemonstrate principles of engineering and technology. 3. Focus on what engineers actually do 4. Duplicate the manufacturing process, from design through production 5. Use team teaching 6. Encourage open discussion and thoughtful analysis of technology and itsimpacts on culture and the environment. Exploration of topics such as product design,safety and testing, cost-benefit analysis and engineering ethics can help developtechnological literacy and critical thinking skills. Audience specific items for non-technical majors 7. Make the course fun through activities, videos and projects 8. Remember that the first few weeks are crucial, especially for
Medium Medium 7) Creativity N/A N/A 8) Psychomotor Medium Medium 9) Safety High Low 10) Communication High High 11) Teamwork High Low 12) Ethics in the Lab N/A N/A 13) Sensory Awareness Medium Low Figure 1: Experimental apparatus used for the refrigeration experiment. Page 11.113.8 Figure 2: Virtual experiment created to reproduce the data
use what you know todemonstrate principles of engineering and technology. 3. Focus on what engineers actually do 4. Duplicate the manufacturing process, from design through production 5. Use team teaching 6. Encourage open discussion and thoughtful analysis of technology and itsimpacts on culture and the environment. Exploration of topics such as product design,safety and testing, cost-benefit analysis and engineering ethics can help developtechnological literacy and critical thinking skills. Audience specific items for non-technical majors 7. Make the course fun through activities, videos and projects 8. Remember that the first few weeks are crucial, especially for
2006-655: A SOLAR-POWERED DECORATIVE WATER FOUNTAIN HANDS-ONBUILD TO EXPOSE ENGINEERING CONCEPTS TO NON-MAJORSCamille George, University of St. Thomas Camille George is an assistant professor in mechanical engineering at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, MN. She teaches thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and a fuel cell technology class. She is interested in technology literacy, engineering ethics and the internationalization of the engineering program. She has been instrumental in adding a humanitarian service-oriented engineering project option to the senior design curriculum and also in exploring ways of adding engineering content into classes for non-science and
how our culture is formed by human creativity.Engineering in the Modern World,” Michael Littman and David Billington, PrincetonUniversity19. Among the works of concern to engineering are bridges, railroads, power plants,highways, airports, harbors, automobiles, aircraft, computers, and microchips. Historicalanalysis provides a basis for studying urban problems by focusing on scientific, political,ethical, and aesthetic aspects in the evolution of engineering over the pasts two centuries.The precepts and the papers will focus historically on the social and political issues raisedby these innovations and how they were shaped by society as well as how they helpedshape culture. The class attracts many first and second year students
balance, simulation models) • Reserve Categories (proved, probable, possible) • Reserve reporting (SEC, financial lenders, partners) • Engineering ethics and responsibility6 Production Performance Petroleum • O&G production estimating methods (PEEP) • Correlation with reserves • Economic limit determination7 Timing Petroleum • Capital investment timing • Start of production timing • Impact of timing changes8 Financing
lamp’s design was also guided by ethical considerationsthat had to be integral to the design and implementation of a device for medical applications in alow-resource environment. First and foremost, the students recognized that reducing the cost ofthe device should not come at the expense of its safety. If the resulting product was not safe, itwould unfairly put those who use them at risk, and compromise the goal to develop technologyfor communities that need better medical resources. Additionally, it was crucial to the designprocess that the team was in constant communication with stakeholders at SPHMMC, whoprovided insight into the hospital’s needs and feedback on the lamp’s design. Without the inputfrom those who would actually use and
that discipline,[3] and that suchparticipation results in the development of a variety of skills related to communication,[4]leadership and ethical development,[5] and design and teamwork.[6] Such increases also havevarious professional benefits. For example, students who participate in these activities get jobsafter graduation at higher rates than those who do not.[7]But the engineering curriculum is very dense, making participation in out-of-classroom and co-curricular activities challenging. Brint and co-workers [8] found that there are two separateacademic cultures of engagement, where the arts, humanities, and social sciences focus on the“interaction, participation, and interest in ideas,” and science and engineering disciplines focuson
Page 11.803.10engagement14. Excerpts from texts and pre-designed software and hardware curriculum will beintegrated into these modules to ensure the most advanced and comprehensive tools2, 23.V. SummaryThe impact of this effort will be the following:(1) Power-aware issues are becoming of central importance in many applications. Thesecurriculum modules will transfer an increasingly important subdiscipline of computer systems tothe undergraduate and graduate curriculum.(2) Students will learn the value, both ethical and economic, of sustainable technologies.(3) The project will assist in the education of women and racial minorities. This is consistentwith emphasis at Smith and UMass to actively seek out under-represented minorities to enter
their Power Pointlecture notes. The presented material was always linked to previous and future material in thecourse and to the students’ personal experiences. After the mini lecture, hands-on small groupproblem solving was employed to assist students with the engineering economy concepts. Thetime value of money concept was applied to both real-life engineering projects and student’spersonal finance decisions such as student loans, car loans, credit cards, etc. Daily individual andteam quizzes were administered on the assigned readings and the homework assignments andstudents were provided with quick feedback. On one occasion, students were asked to take aposition for or against ethically oriented challenges confronted during benefit cost
team and report progress to the School’s Advisor in private. 4. The existence of a secret project will probably be well known to other students taking the course. Students and faculty not covered by non-disclosures and who are not privy to the details will be naturally curious and in some cases resentful. The very real danger is inadvertent disclosure to colleagues who have no imposed restrictions and may even have their own industrial partners but with less restrictive agreements. Fortunately, after some instruction, the students only initiate some good natured ribbing. 5. A Super-Secret project provides the course instructor with a unique opportunity to discuss and demonstrate common professional ethical and
guided ideation processIt is important to note here, that by virtue of our focus being onwearables and health, participants are also challenged to explore the broader implications ofengineering design including: human factors, ethical considerations, issues related to privacy ofinformation, etc. These are all critical aspects of real-world engineering challenges.Professional SkillsThe need for ongoing professional skills development of students,particularly in engineering, is prevalent. Perhaps most notably, theNational Academy of Engineering publication, The Engineer of20208, outlines a number of desirable attributes among which wefind: communication, creativity, and leadership. It is easy to findthe consensus that technically–focused students
Associate Professor and Mechanics Group Director in the Department of Civil & Mechanical Engineering at the United States Military Academy, West Point, New York. Dr. Barry holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Rochester Institute of Technology, a Master of Science degree from University of Colorado at Boulder, and a PhD from Purdue University. Prior to pursuing a career in academics, Dr. Barry spent 10-years as a senior geotechnical engineer and project manager on projects throughout the United States. He is a licensed professional engineer in multiple states. Dr. Barry’s areas of research include assessment of professional ethics, teaching and learning in engineering education, nonverbal communication in the
., “Continuing and emerging issues in engineering ethics education”, TheBridge, 32(2), 8–1, 2002[10] Forster, M., “Higher order thinking skills”, Research Developments, Vol. 11, 2004, Art.1[11] ABET, Criteria for Accrediting Engineering Programs, 2015-2016 Accreditation Cycle,Engineering Accreditation Commission, 2014, http://www.abet.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/E001-15-16-EAC-Criteria-03-10-15.pdf[12] National Academy of Engineering, “The Engineer of 2020: Visions of Engineering inthe New Century”, The National Academies Press, https://www.nap.edu/catalog/10999/the-engineer-of-2020-visions-of-engineering-in-the-new, 2004[13] Hafkesbrink, J. & Schroll, M., ”INNOVATION 3.0: EMBEDDING INTOCOMMUNITY KNOWLEDGE - COLLABORATIVE ORGANIZATIONAL
work well on technology) teams. Problems and solutions will be examined from societal, cultural, and ethical perspectives. Quality control practices used in manufacturing industries; MET45100 management, statistical control charts, reliability, sampling (Manufacturing 11 plans, economics, computer methods, and test equipment quality control) are presented and applied. Methods to
meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic,environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability.”7This outcome refers to the student’s ability to incorporate design decisions into the context oflarger societal and engineering considerations and infers a larger understanding of real-worldtopics beyond what is taught strictly in engineering coursework. By focusing on the broaderrequirements and constraints of a design, ABET requires students to consider their work as “real-life” and the need of the student to know and apply their engineering knowledge. Outcome (e) refers to the student’s ability to not only solve, but identify engineeringproblems.7 This outcome also
during my abroad experience. B4. I was able to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems during my abroad experience. B5. I was able to acquire an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility during my abroad experience. The WCOE International Initiative: A bold requirement for engineering undergraduates.B6. I gained understanding on the impact of engineering solutions in a global context duringmy abroad experience.B7. I gained understanding on the impact of engineering solutions in an economic,environmental, and societal context during my abroad experience.B8. I was able to recognize the need for engaging in life-long learning during my abroadexperience.B9. I gained knowledge of
onlineplatform could assist with initiating conversations among potential team members and help makethe in-person class sessions more efficient. Thus this work corroborates the decision to implementtools to gauge student interest and list skill sets for better team formation.Faculty at the Franklin W. Olin College have determined that teamwork and team dynamics arecrucial for ensuring a satisfactory Capstone Design experience 7 . Their overall process of teambuilding and formation is very similar to the process followed in this work. They take intoaccount not just student preferences for projects on a 5 scale rating, but also use GPA as ameasure of work ethic, while the authors also use the students skill set. They determine that theinitial teaming
newsletter editor. Dr. Cooper’s research interests include effective teaching, conceptual and inductive learning, integrating writing and speaking into the curriculum and professional ethics. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017No More Death By PowerPoint! Using an Alternative Presentation Model in a ChE Unit Operations Laboratory Course1. IntroductionIt is well-known that effective oral communication skills are critical to the success of chemicalengineering (ChE) graduates in the modern workplace1–8. With this in mind it is important thatChE instructors provide their students with numerous opportunities to practice oralcommunication skills through in-class presentations. However
design, engineering ethics, leadership, service-learning, and accessibility and assistive-technology.Dr. Yung-Hsiang Lu, Purdue University Yung-Hsiang Lu is an associate professor in the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering and (by courtesy) the Department of Computer Science of Purdue University. He is an ACM distinguished scientist and ACM distinguished speaker. He is a member in the organizing committee of the IEEE Rebooting Computing Initiative. He is the lead organizer of the first Low-Power Image Recognition Challenge in 2015, the chair (2014-2016) of the Multimedia Communication Systems Interest Group in IEEE Multimedia Communications Technical Committee. He obtained the Ph.D. from the Department of
paymentare more vulnerable to ethical compromises. We hope and believe that these consequences wouldbe rare without more coverage of personal finance. However, we are sure that including personalfinance will make the consequences even more rare.ReferencesCanada, J.R. (1971), Intermediate Economic Analysis for Management and Engineering, McGraw-Hill.Cassimatis, P. (1988), A Concise Introduction to Engineering Economics, Unwin-Myman.Chi, M. T., M. Bassok, M. W. Lewis, P.W. Reimann, and R. Glaser, R. (1989), “Self‐explanations: How studentsstudy and use examples in learning to solve problems,” Cognitive science, 13(2), pp. 145-182.Collier, C.A. and W.B. Ledbetter (1982), Engineering Cost Analysis, Harper & Row.Creese, R.C., (June 2013), “Present
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, four require service hours, and two have arequired study. Seven GCSPs distinguish themselves by levels of engagement, eight supportstudents with some funding, two provide residence hall for scholars, one requires scholars attenda retreat and two institutions do not award title of scholar until competition of project. This largevariation warrants further research into scholars produced from each program.Future Work & RecommendationsIt is important that scholars are receiving adequate preparation to tackle modern global issueswhile simultaneously understanding the social, economic, environmental, ethical, and technicalissues underlying these challenges. Future research will examine factors that encourage ordissuade undergraduate students
student designed projects), a course in biomedical ethics, and oversees an off-site undergraduate clinical experience. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Sophomore Design Course on Virtual Prototyping1. IntroductionA sophomore-level design course (BME282) teaches students how to apply the design process toa biomedical product. Course objectives are for students to be able to: (1) apply principles fromcourses they have completed and from courses that they will take in their BME curriculum tobiomedical product design and development to determine quantitative design constraints criticalto biomedical device design and (2) integrate these principles and resultant design constraints