struggles with subjective elements suchas creativity, critical thinking, and originality [6]. These limitations raise concerns about thefairness and reliability of AI in grading assignments requiring higher-order cognitive skills.Bias is another critical issue in AI grading. Since AI models are trained on existing data, theymay inadvertently replicate biases in the training datasets [4]. For instance, studies havereported disparities in grading outcomes for non-native English speakers and minority groups,raising ethical questions about the use of AI in academic assessment [11].2.4. Comparing AI and Human GradingComparative studies between AI-assisted and human grading have yielded mixed results.While some studies report high levels of agreement
explored the chemical,ethical, physiological and economic dimensions of a (simple) question: Why do we eat what weeat? The students completed projects on subjects ranging from hunger in Worcester tocontrolling fertilizer runoff. Power the World focused on the physics, history, and theenvironmental and economic impact of energy technologies. The students completed projectsranging from an energy cost analysis of green roofs and photovoltaic systems for WPI to airpollution in China.This paper will describe the final student projects as well as the smaller projects and activitiesdesigned to help students develop the intellectual skills needed for research and professionalwork, including clear, succinct writing, oral presentation, pair and small group
groups have long been a key component of the university environment. Such groupsare typically composed of supervising faculty members and graduate students at the masters ordoctoral levels. The primary purpose of these groups is to support research and, to a lesserdegree, teaching activities. However, we characterize the group studied in this work as aResearch and Practice Group. This distinction is made to emphasize the fact that this group alsosupports activities that prepare students to practice engineering. In this way, the group alsoensures student success by building upon the tenets of the Relational Leadership Model5:purpose, inclusion, empowerment, ethics, and process.Further, the development of a research and practice group facilitates
project was successfully conducted remotelyinvolving parties in different countries.Semi-Structured InterviewTo further investigate group dynamics and challenges in IBL project teams, a semi-structuredinterview was conducted with existing IBL students about their projects. This survey wasreviewed and approved by the university’s Institutional Review Board (IRB protocol number0006441). This study adheres to the ethical standards required for research involving humansubjects. This online interview lasted approximately 30 minutes, involved volunteer participantsfrom the IBL program. It consisted of ten (10) open-ended questions focused on the team projectexperience, based on a validated Self-Efficacy Survey [11]. The questions are listed in Figure 4
also important for students to springboard from theclassrooms and do engineering by engaging in real-world problems in the local community andworking with community members.Among the body of work around students engineering for real community needs, engineeringeducation researchers study community engagement and provide examples of programs whereengineering students did engineering work for communities [5], [6], [7]. These studies identifiedcompetencies that are important for engineering students to engage ethically with communities,such as being willing to listen to the communities, and transforming their assumptions andattitudes towards the communities. Moving forward, more research needs to be done on how tofacilitate students to develop
responsibility assessment (GPRA). Online Ethics Center for Engineering. Retrieved from https://www …, 2019.[14] “Mission Statement.” Accessed: Apr. 29, 2025. [Online]. Available: https://www.slu.edu/about/catholic-jesuit-identity/mission.php[15] N. C. Zaferatos, “Environmental Justice in Indian Country: Dumpsite Remediation on the Swinomish Indian Reservation,” Environmental Management, vol. 38, no. 6, pp. 896–909, Dec. 2006, doi: 10.1007/s00267-004-0103-0.[16] J. T. Boer, M. Pastor, J. L. Sadd, and L. D. Snyder, “Is There Environmental Racism? The Demographics of Hazardous Waste in Los Angeles County,” Social Science Quarterly, vol. 78, no. 4, pp. 793–810, 1997.[17] H. M. Lane, R. Morello-Frosch, J. D. Marshall, and J. S. Apte
and experiences in writing; 3) We aim for you to become familiar with the types of infrastructure, design considerations, ethical considerations, and social, environmental, and cost constraints commonly encountered in CEE and learn how CEE engineers create value for society through their work; 4) We aim for you to develop the ability to think critically about CEE-style problems, drawing on experience you will gain by actively thinking through and observing challenges; 5) We sim got this class to build your curiosity for the profession, such that you will know where to go for more information and will have a better sense of the kinds of classes you might be interested in, the kinds of jobs you will be able
). Scott admires the ways Lewes insists “the mind bestudied not only as an individual but as a unit in the social organism” (p. 11) and the fact thatLewes looks at “literature successively from three points of view, the intellectual, the ethical, andthe aesthetic” (p. 13). In “literature in the true sense,” all three must be addressed simultaneouslyand in relation to each other (p. 13). Scott sees in Lewes’ work an approach to literary criticism. ..based on “the eternal principles of the human mind” (p. 15). Once these principles have been 7articulated, they provide a rational basis for both instruction and assessing the effectiveness
enhanced educational experience.Beyond technical objectives, this project aimed to provide a rich educational experience. Forengineering students, it offered opportunities to apply theory to an integrated system combiningCAD modeling, prototyping, and environmental control. Biology students engaged in appliedplant science, pest control, and light optimization. The hands-on nature of the work fostered softskills such as collaboration, adaptability, and creative problem-solving. This project aligns withconstructivist and experiential learning theories, as students learned through doing, reflection,and peer feedback.Applicable StandardsThe project adheres to the NSPE Code of Ethics, emphasizing safety, health, and welfare of thepublic. To address
(2019).12. Millman, K. J. & Aivazis, M. Python for scientists and engineers. Computing in Science and Engineering vol. 13 Preprint at https://doi.org/10.1109/MCSE.2011.36 (2011).13. Goktas, P., Karakaya, G., Kalyoncu, A. F. & Damadoglu, E. Artificial Intelligence Chatbots in Allergy and Immunology Practice: Where Have We Been and Where Are We Going? Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice 11, (2023).14. Ray, P. P. ChatGPT: A comprehensive review on background, applications, key challenges, bias, ethics, limitations and future scope. Internet of Things and Cyber- Physical Systems vol. 3 Preprint at https://doi.org/10.1016/j.iotcps.2023.04.003 (2023).
topics such asgeography and natural resources, African history, culture, science, inventions and innovations. Thecybersecurity and AI/ML test covered a range of topics, including Integrity, Cyber Ethics, Cryptography,Online Safety, and Artificial Intelligence. These content areas were assessed through the use of multiplechoice question prompts on both tests. Data were analyzed using SPSS to compute descriptive statisticssuch as percentages. To assess changes on the summative knowledge tests, paired (repeated-measures)t-tests were computed to see if there were statistically significant differences between average participantscores before (pre) and after (post) the UACI STEM camp program. For the participants whose pre- and post-summative
discussions the students could test each other’sunderstanding of the course content, through the group debate the students could developawareness regarding their social and ethical responsibilities as engineers. Through the debates, thestudents learned to consider the pros and cons of controversial topics like gene editing, human-animal chimera, brain organoids, and so on, and got the opportunity to learn how to be respectfulto those with different perspectives. Before beginning the group activities, the students submitteda teamwork contract. The students read online articles and watched a YouTube video on effectiveteamwork before filling out the contract, where they discussed their individual roles in the team,preferred methods of communication
, students take a practicum exam where Python serves as a vital componentof the assessment. While generative AI tools are not required or explicitly taught for the Pythonprogramming assignments, students are encouraged to use them for validation, debugging, andimproving code efficiency. Students also engage in a dedicated ethics assignment to explore theethical considerations surrounding the use of generative AI in power systems analysis anddesign.To measure the perceived effectiveness of these hands-on Python exercises, the course includes anindirect assessment in the form of midterm and end-of-term surveys, gathering feedback on thestudents’ learning experiences.A vital feature of this approach is the coupling of Python with PowerWorld, a widely
these skills, they have yet tofully adopt or integrate them into their professional practice. In addition, the lack of specific,actionable plans for skill acquisition reflects a gap between awareness and action. While studentsacknowledged the need for continuous improvement in ICC, they did not consistently providedetailed strategies for how they would develop these competencies further. This is particularlyimportant in engineering, where the ability to engage effectively with diverse perspectives isessential for designing solutions that are culturally relevant and ethically sound.Providing students with more guidance on creating actionable development plans could helpbridge this gap and ensure that they are well-prepared to apply ICC skills in
Institutional Review Board (IRB) and deemed exemptunder educational research guidelines. Ethical considerations, including informed consent andvoluntary participation, were followed to protect student confidentiality and ensure compliancewith institutional policies.ImplementationCHE CALCULATOR®’s application is best illustrated through specific examples of its use inchemical engineering courses. In the Thermodynamics course, students used the tool to calculatevapor-liquid equilibrium (VLE) properties for multicomponent systems. It is an innovative, Excel-based computational tool designed to streamline the process of determining thermodynamicproperties. It eliminates the need for students to conduct extensive searches across multiplewebsites or
discuss real-world examplesof the different power generation technologies. For the renewable half of the class, there weretwo guest speakers. The first guest speaker came in to talk to the class about the levelized cost ofelectricity and the social, political, and ethical impacts that come from variations in the cost ofelectricity and power consumption. The presentation focused on hospitals and health care andhow they are affected by these variations, especially with and without backup power systems.The second guest speaker was an engineer for a battery recycling company. Their presentationfocused on the ways that batteries are recycled and what can be done with the recoveredmaterials. Part of the presentation included information about utilizing
collaboration for successful project delivery [10]. They also have to balancemeeting technical requirements with considerations of ethical and social responsibilities. Inaddition, new technologies such as smart materials, artificial intelligence (AI), and data analyticspresent new opportunities for civil engineers to add greater value to the built environment. Thesetools, technologies, and techniques allow the management of projects to be more efficient, whilethe stakeholders can also collaborate and make decisions more effectively [10]. Civil engineersneed to work out optimal designs that minimize waste and ensure better performance ofinfrastructure [11]. As the industry continues to evolve, it becomes requisite that civil engineersadopt these
economical, environmental, and on developing interfaces; prototyping and ethical aspects of a proposed design. Main topics include: design for manufacturing. An idea of patents detailed design of a mechanical systems, modeling and and intellectual property, and economics of simulation in design, materials selection and materials in design, product design will be discussed. reliability/safety, economic decision making, and communicating the design and applications. Figure-1 Course descriptions of two of the design-stream coursesA typical set of activities involved in the engineering design process is shown in Fig-2. Design is
adoptstandards conservatively, mandating multiple levels of basic science, engineering sciences,technical mechanical courses, lab experiences, plus humanities, social sciences, and professionaland ethical responsibility requirements. The outcome is often a double-layered curriculum thatcan be difficult to streamline.By contrast, CS tends to be more flexible, as the CC/Course value indicates. Accreditationframeworks for computing, while existent, are generally less prescriptive and less universallyadopted as it is often considered optional [24]. These differences may explain why many of thetop-tier CS programs in the United States are not accredited [24]. Accreditation can addstructural complexity; for instance, one study found that students in
isimplemented to teach the human skeletal anatomy. Thus, visualization and interaction of abstractscientific concepts are carried out. In this paper, an interactive learning tool that complements thelessons of the school syllabus is presented. It is an outcome of a research collaboration betweenthe University of Sheffield, England and Tecnologico de Monterrey, Mexico, and it has beenimplemented in different environments in England, which contributes to being evaluated fromdifferent perspectives [10]. The research work uses AR technology to further users’ learningexperience. Additionally, responsible and ethical applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) areperformed.Literature ReviewQuality EducationBased on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) of
sectionfocuses on the quantitative analysis of the data. Section 4 contains the qualitative results heavily 2relying on the video recorded interviews. The last part of our work focuses on the conclusions andpossible future work that can be undertaken by other educators and researchers.2. Research MethodologyThis study was conducted at a public university in the Northeastern United States by a PrincipalInvestigator (P.I.) and a team of five research assistants. The research was approved by theInstitutional Review Board (IRB) to ensure that human rights and ethics are applied properly. Asurvey and follow-up interviews were conducted with the participants
thesupport provided by an expert to learners, continuing their engagement in learning activitiesbeyond their current abilities; for example, to help students solve a problem and justify anunfamiliar method [19], [20]. Here, scaffolding support will be provided by an AI agent. However,our goal is to explore how researchers have delineated students' problem space in a way that stillallows creativity and agency. We want AI agents to respect the complexities of the problem whilesupporting it, motivating students to be interactive.Previous systematic reviews of design thinking and AI have focused on other issues. For instance,[22] considered justice, bias and ethics embodying AI in the design process, with a focus onbusiness design. Chen et al. [28
guidance of a singleinterviewer ensured consistency in the questioning approach and data collection. To facilitateinterview, participants received the interview guide in advance via email.The study maintained ethical protocols throughout the data collection process. All participantsreceived the information about the study's objectives and data management procedures. Writtenconsent was obtained from each participant prior to their involvement, ensuring informed andvoluntary participation in the research.Data AnalysisThe interview data were analysed using NVivo 14, a qualitative data analysis software, tomanage and code the data. Following grounded theory methodology [15], the process began withopen coding, which involved identifying patterns and
: Diversity Trends at Programs [18]The College actively partners with regional high schools and community colleges to expandawareness of engineering careers. Outreach activities, including hands-on demonstrations andmentoring, have proven effective in encouraging broader participation in STEM [18]–[21].Additionally, the curriculum design draws on prior experience with vertically integrated coursesequences, which reinforce skill development from foundational to advanced levels [22].Courses that address global and ethical engineering dimensions help students understand theirwork's societal impacts and the diverse communities they may serve [10]. Beyond the classroom,student-led organizations enrich the academic experience by offering peer mentoring
, minimum and maximum scores, and time spenton quizzes.This study does not include direct measures of learning outcomes, such as final grades orassessments beyond the embedded video quizzes. It focuses on student interaction patterns, and giventhe course-specific context and small sample size, the findings should be interpreted as exploratory.Our university's Institutional Review Board (IRB) approved the research protocol for this study,ensuring that all data collection, analysis, and reporting processes met ethical and legal standards,with a strong emphasis on protecting student privacy. Identifiable data were anonymized by replacingpersonal identifiers with unique numerical identifiers.Course Context and Design RationaleBackgroundThis paper
their responses, ensuring ethical data collectionpractices. This study is particularly timely given the increasing global focus on sustainability andthe urgent need to equip future engineers with the necessary knowledge and skills to addresscomplex environmental and social challenges.The instrumentSulitest is a globally accessible online platform designed for the enhancement and evaluation ofSustainability Literacy (SL). Sulitest assesses sustainability knowledge among engineeringstudents at the undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral levels. Prior studies have determined theinstrument’s reliability, yielding a Cronbach’s alpha of 0.79 [13], a value considered acceptablefor demonstrating internal consistency in social research [14]. The
Communication)26. How confident are you in implementing activities that develop collaboration, communication and character of your students by: [Substantiating claims with facts and data] (Focus is Communication)27. How confident are you in implementing activities that develop collaboration, communication and character of your students by: [Fulfilling commitment in a timely manner] (Focus is Character)28. How confident are you in implementing activities that develop collaboration, communication and character of your students by: [Discerning and pursuing ethical practices] (Focus is Character)29. How confident are you in implementing activities that develop collaboration, communication and character of your students by
; Winkler, T. (2020). Value-based engineering for ethics by design. arXivpreprint arXiv:2004.13676.Sung, H. Y., & Hwang, G. J. (2013). A collaborative game-based learning approach toimproving students' learning performance in science courses. Computers & education, 63, 43-51.Wachter-Boettcher, S. (2017). Technically wrong: Sexist apps, biased algorithms, and otherthreats of toxic tech. WW Norton & Company.Zeng, J., Parks, S., & Shang, J. (2020). To learn scientifically, effectively, and enjoyably: Areview of educational games. Human Behavior and Emerging Technologies, 2(2), 186-195.
with the implications of chatgpt for researchers, clinicians, and educators,” Issues in mental health nursing, vol. 44, no. 3, pp. 141–142, 2023.[20] Talia Waltzer and Audun Dahl, “Why do students cheat? perceptions, evaluations, and motivations,” Ethics & Behavior, vol. 33, no. 2, pp. 130–150, 2023.
University AbuDhabi, Abu Dhabi, UAE, Email: tarek.abdoun@nyu.eduAbstractUndergraduate engineering students often face challenges entering the workforce due to limitedpractical experience, particularly in applying engineering judgment—an essential skill foraddressing complex, interdisciplinary problems. The increasing complexity of today’senvironmental, social, and technical issues underscores the importance of fostering engineeringjudgment, aligning with ABET student outcomes, which emphasize ethical responsibilities andinformed decision-making in various contexts. However, traditional classroom settings rarelyprovide sufficient practice for this competency.To bridge this gap, the GeoExplorer game, a mixed-reality learning platform offering