Conference Session

Identity and Culture

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brook Sattler, University of Washington; Jennifer A. Turns, University of Washington; Kathryn Ann Mobrand, University of Washington

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

., identity and relationship) in order to obtain a morecomprehensive view of student development. For example, by attending to students’ identitydevelopment, educators can examine the ways in which students understand community normswhile grappling with and defining their personal ethics. Further, by including relationshipdevelopment, educators can assist students in understanding and engaging in healthy and maturerelationships. Self-authorship combines these three domains for a more holistic perspective ofstudent development.Self-authorship scholars characterize college student development as the growth from externaldefinition to internal definition;5,6 more specifically Kegan describes this transformation as aprogression from the socialized mind to

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2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Timothy Wheeler; Dr. Rose Marra; Dr. Jack Mitchell; Dr. Charles Croskey

limit our capabilities, not a lack of determination or focus. In fact, over-concentration on project work is more likely to be a problem. In the companion course, we urgethe students to keep an eye on the larger issues. Topics such as group dynamics and ethics aidthis effort. We have been impressed with how easily these diverse students come to rely on eachother. At the same time, we have benefited from the creative vigor that the wide array of studentperspectives has brought.In a similar vein, we take seriously our commitment to spread the excitement of our work. It isin our interest, and the interests of our sponsors, to encourage the early development of scienceand engineering careers. Undergraduates, it turns out, are ideal ambassadors

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2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Kathryn Jablokow

Change has been incorporated into several modules that support the Systems andSoftware Engineering degrees. It may be taken as part of a core skill-based module, which alsoincludes courses in communication and project management, or it may form one leg of a modulethat focuses on innovation and change. Other courses in the innovation module include Inventionand Creative Design and Engineering Ethics (both developed by this author). Creativity,Innovation and Change remains open to all students in the School’s three Divisions:Engineering, Management, and Education.3.0 Course ObjectivesThe main objective of this course is to teach students to think differently about their ownthinking and to apply what they learn about their thinking as they

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2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Narayanan Komerath

projects.Proceedings of the 2001 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition. Copyright©2001 American Society for Engineering Education. Session 2526• The success rate with such experiences has grown from about 50% in the early ‘90s to over 75% in recent years, but we still find some students who cannot adjust to the idea of working steadily and managing their hours. As the professor’s life becomes busier, this is the aspect where time to turn a student around is simply not available any more.• The ethics of the students in charging hours have been extremely impressive: no one has ever tried to overcharge. The

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2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Karen Williams; James Hedrick

).Day 2: The morning lecture covers the use of the Netscape browser to locate information on theWWW. The use of spreadsheets and databases for data visualization is discussed anddemonstrated. The morning lecture ends with a discussion of using Microsoft PowerPoint formaking presentations. In the afternoon, students use the Electrical Engineering/Computer ScienceSun workstation laboratory to use computer techniques, similar to the ones they saw demonstratedat GECRD, to manipulate a picture of themselves taken using a digital camera. The afternooncontinues with a discussion relating the GECRD field trip to some of the material covered in thelectures, a discussion of interdisciplinary careers, and some of the ethical issues that may arise as

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2001 Annual Conference

Authors

James Menart; Elizabeth Johnson; Gary Kinzel

products for multi-university design projects.However, the projects that have generated the most enthusiasm from the students have beenproducts that help people with disabilities. In addition to being technically challenging,these projects require that the students address both social and ethical issues as well astechnical issues. The product that the students at OSU, WSU, and SCC have addressed isthe design and manufacture of a robotic arm that is attached to a battery-poweredwheelchair. This is an ideal project for multi-university design because it is technicallychallenging from an engineering standpoint, and it would be difficult to complete by a singleteam of 4-6 students at any one university. In addition, by dedicating a team of 10

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2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Vicki Eller; Steve Watkins; Richard Hall; Joel Balestra; Asha Rao

sampling of students in a controlled environment. These studiesfocus on specific aspects of the software design and seek more detailed information from thestudy participants. This level is particularly important because during more applied levels ofresearch it is difficult to use control groups for pragmatic and ethical reasons. It is also difficultto do controlled studies in applied research due to methodological complications.24 The thirdstage is level 1 of the applied research. Prototype modules or a series of modules are introducedwithin the context of a class. The feedback from the students will be used to improve themodules both with regards to design and content before they are introduced as a more permanent

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2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Robert Knox; Randall Kolar; Leslie Fink; Kanthasamy Muraleetharan; Gerald Miller; David Sabatini; Baxter Vieux; Michael Mooney; Kurt Gramoll

following items: • Conceptualizing the problem and synthesizing data and requirements • Making good assumptions • Finding data/information/specifications • Considering multiple alternatives • Assessing multiple alternatives • Considering non-engineering issues (political, ethical, and environmental) • Creativity Page 6.852.6 • Using sound analysis procedures and appropriate toolsProceedings of the 2001 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & ExpositionCopyright © 2001, American Society for Engineering EducationIt was also discussed that it is

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2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Marilyn Smith

engineering problems• understand professional & ethical responsibility• communicate effectivelyThe broad education necessary to• understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context• a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning• a knowledge of contemporary issuesAbility to use the techniques, skills, and modern tools necessary for engineering practice.In this paper, how each of these issues fits into a technology-based approach towards engineeringcurriculum is examined. The paper begins with a discussion of the research literature on howengineering students learn and how courses need to be altered in the teaching/learning process. Itthen goes on to discuss how technology is being used in

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2000 Annual Conference

Authors

Rhett J. Allain; Jeff Saul; Duane L. Deardorff; David S. Abbott; Robert J. Beichner

and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data3. an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs4. an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams5. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems6. an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility7. an ability to communicate effectively8. the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context9. a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning10. a knowledge of contemporary issues11. an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.Each program must have an assessment

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2000 Annual Conference

Authors

Pamela Schmaltz; Kevin Schmaltz

LSSU. He also coordinates both the Freshman Introductory Engineering course and theSenior Project Capstone Design course sequence. Prior to teaching at LSSU, he was a project engineer,designing and building oil and gas production facilities for offshore platforms in the Gulf of Mexico.PAMELA SCHMALTZPamela Schmaltz is currently an adjunct Assistant Professor at LSSU. After receiving her BS in ChemicalEngineering, she worked as a project engineer, designing and building oil and gas production facilities foroffshore platforms in the Gulf of Mexico. She also has a law degree and practiced environmental law for anumber of years. She lectures on engineering design, project management and engineering ethics at LSSU

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2001 Annual Conference

Authors

James Newell; Kathryn Hollar; Mariano Savelski; Stephanie Farrell; Dianne Dorland; Robert Hesketh; C. Stewart Slater; Kevin Dahm

2000. Based on this criteria chemical engineering departments mustincorporate “ethics, safety and the environment” into the curricula. An additional criterion thatmust be satisfied is to prepare students with a broad education to understand the impact ofengineering solutions in a global context. The most common method to introduce greenengineering has been through a senior/graduate level elective course on environmentalengineering, with emphasis on end of the process treatment. Recently, courses have beendeveloped that focus on methods to minimize or prevent waste streams from exiting chemicalplants. These trends mirror those in industry, in which initial efforts were applied to wastetreatment whereas current efforts are aimed at reducing the

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2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Neelam Soundarajan

ethical issues underlying engineering. This contrasts sharply with theimportance that most engineering faculty attach to these issues, and the stress that evenEC 2000 (for example, outcome (3.h)) places on these issues. Possible ways of addressingthis conflict are considered in the paper.Given the importance of assessment in EC 2000, most programs use a range of assessmentinstruments such as alumni surveys and employer surveys in an attempt to measure howwell the objectives and outcomes of the program are being achieved. However, the reliabilityof these surveys is not entirely clear. The paper considers these issues and presents somealternative assessment and feedback mechanisms to address these concerns.Note: It is important to note that the

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1998 Annual Conference

Authors

Robert A. Hall; Mark W. McK. Bannatyne

future of alldisciplines in science and engineering which the Soviet had held so dear to the progress of theirsystem was in danger of complete collapse. What would have to be done was spelled out clearly:a. School teachers and administrators must see their duty clearly in dedicating resources and curriculum design to market principles.b. The concepts of honesty and good faith must be promoted in the classroom (Nazimov, 1993b, pp. 60, 64).c. Encourage a new work ethic among youth. Sandi (1992) believed that the worsening social conditions in Russia have led young people away from a dedication to duty in their work: $...apathy is encouraged by the old structures and residual 'nomenklatura' (Communist Party

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1998 Annual Conference

Authors

Randall A. Yoshisato

to add maximum value with every activity. Appropriately challenges non-value creating activities. Function Specific Develops and maintains excellence in functional skills and knowledge. Table 3. Desired Competencies for New Employees Knows theory, principles and practices that are required. Communicates effectively both orally and in writing. Has high personal standards of performance and ethics. Is committed to achieving high quality results. Works with a wide diversity of people. Takes personal responsibility to develop skills and

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1997 Annual Conference

Authors

Robert George; Allen Soyster; John Lamancusa

Page 2.233.8 8Lectures are given approximately once per week during the first half of the semester on basictools and skills which the students may need for their projects. Covered topics include: thedesign process, design for manufacture, project management (PERT, Gantt), optimizationmethods, decision tools (QFD, FMEA, Taguchi), communication skills, intellectual property andpatents, and ethics. The lectures become less frequent during the latter half of the semester toallow students more time to work on their projects. A second course meeting each week isgenerally devoted to an individual staff meeting between each group, the instructor and

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1997 Annual Conference

Authors

Robert P. Hesketh; C. Stewart Slater

-plinary team laboratory experience for our engineering freshman. In addition, a major focus ofthis clinic is on problem solving skills, safety and ethics. The current freshman clinic uses a cof-feemaker to demonstrate the fundamental principles of engineering (Hesketh[7]). This consumerproduct exposes students to engineering design through reverse engineering and introduces basicprinciples of momentum, heat and mass transfer, thermodynamics, electronics, process control,materials, and manufacturing.In summary these activities• demonstrate the role of laboratory experiments in the engineering decision-making process.• show the interrelationship of engineering and science required for the design and fabrication of a single product.• give

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1999 Annual Conference

Authors

Charyl Delaney; Alejandro Scalise; Larry J. Shuman; Harvey Wolfe

Academic Affairs and Professor of Industrial Engineering at the Universityof Pittsburgh. His primary areas of interest are the application of operations research to improving the engineeringeducational experience and the study of the ethical behavior of engineers. He served as the co-General Chair of the1997 Frontiers in Education Conference held in Pittsburgh, PA. He holds a Ph.D. in Operations Research from theJohns Hopkins University.CHERYL DELANEYCheryl Delaney is the Director of the Freshman Engineering Program at the University of Pittsburgh. She earnedher Masters of Education at the University of Pittsburgh specializing in Cross-Cultural Counseling. Her researchinterests include organizational development and its effect on predicting

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1999 Annual Conference

Authors

Brian Manhire; Roman Z. Morawski; Andrzej Krasniewski

understanding society-oriented aspects of engineering – safety, ethics, sustainable development, etc.5. Future developmentsThe evolution of ECE education in Poland has been under way since 1989, and many significantchanges can be expected to come within the next 10 years. The future changes of the systems ofstudy and of ECE curricula may be critically influenced by legal changes implied by the newAct on Higher Education to be passed by the Polish Parliament in 1999. The fundamental issuesto be covered by this Act have been currently discussed by the Polish academic milieu. Some of Page 4.247.11them seem to be of particular relevance to the

Conference Session

DSA Technical Session 8

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Neha Kardam, University of Washington; Denise Wilson, University of Washington; Sep Makhsous, University of Washington

Tagged Topics

Data Science & Analytics Constituent Committee (DSA)

coding and thematic analysis. BothNMF and PCA demonstrated high levels of agreement with domain expert coding, as indicatedby Cohen’s Kappa analysis. Additionally, NMF exhibited higher recall rates in capturing positiveinstances, while PCA showed better precision and overall balance between precision and recall.Moving forward, further research is necessary to refine these NLP techniques for educationalcontexts and to optimize the role of the domain expert in the hybrid approach. Additionally,ethical considerations surrounding the use of NLP in educational research, such as studentprivacy and potential biases within algorithms, should be addressed in future work. This paper,however, has laid additional groundwork for implementing NLP techniques

Conference Session

Innovating Inclusivity: Rethinking Access and Empowerment in STEM Education

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Udayan Das, Saint Mary's College of California; Christopher Isaac Fulton

Tagged Divisions

Culture & Social Justice in Education Division (EQUITY), Equity

focused on developing higher reliability Technical Language Models (TLMs) which are essentially knowledge-graph backed LLMs that can pinpoint where information was drawn from within a complex information environment. He also works toward improving CS education, broadening participation in computing, and incorporating ethics into CS education.Christopher Isaac Fulton ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 An Experience Report on Reducing Barriers by Removing Prerequisites for a CS 1 Introductory Programming Course Udayan Das† Chris Fulton Mathematics and Computer Science School of Continuing and Professional

Conference Session

Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) - Engineering Design and First-Year Education

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Victoria Kerr, University of Toronto; Emily Moore P.Eng., University of Toronto; Patricia Kristine Sheridan, University of Toronto

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED)

about their experiences. These interviews were conductedwithin three weeks following the conclusion of the Winter 2023 term. All interviews wererecorded and transcribed via Zoom. Following the interviews, the researcher manually edited theautomatic transcription to ensure accuracy. At the beginning of each interview, the researcherread through the ethics protocol with the students, reminding them that their interview wasentirely voluntary and confidential. Semi-structured interviews were conducted using theinterview protocol described previously. Interviews had a duration of 30 minutes. Specifically,this work examines the symmetry (convergence/complementary) and asymmetry(divergence/dissonance) of conflict experiences.Study ContextThis work

Conference Session

DSA Technical Session 1

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Betul Bilgin, The University of Illinois at Chicago; Naomi Groza, The University of Illinois at Chicago

Tagged Topics

Data Science & Analytics Constituent Committee (DSA), Diversity

, andinterpreting the findings in the context of existing literature and the study's objectives. The studyadhered to ethical guidelines, ensuring the confidentiality and anonymity of participants.Informed consent was obtained from all participants, and they were informed of their right towithdraw from the study at any time without penalty.Results and DiscussionsTo analyze the qualitative data obtained from the interviews, a coding system was established tocategorize responses according to the four constructs outlined in the study: Interest, CareerAspirations, Perceived Value, and Self-Efficacy regarding data science. Beyond exploring thefour primary constructs, students were also queried about their understanding of definition ofdata science, the current

Conference Session

Assessment and Curriculum Development

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Branimir Pejcinovic, Portland State University; Melinda Holtzman, Portland State University; Andrew Greenberg, Portland State University

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

time consuming and more useful for assessment • Alignment of project assignment and assessment with ABET requirements for design and ethics considerations • Refinement of rubrics and grading • Addition of project financials into project planning • Better integration with prerequisite courses by using a common microcontrollerFinally, the development of various aspects of the courses is documented in a series ofconference publications and workshops [1-6],[13].3. AssessmentThe main purpose of assessment in these courses is formative but we also need to apply it tograding of teams and individuals. One advantage of using a Scrum (Agile) project managementframework is that it enables continuous observation

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 9: Student Growth & Professionalization

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aparajita Jaiswal, Purdue University ; Brainerd Prince, Plaksha University; Vinayak Krishan Joshi, Plaksha University

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs Division (FYP)

expertise extends to facilitating workshops and training sessions, catering to the needs of both staff and students within Purdue University.Dr. Brainerd Prince, Plaksha University Brainerd Prince is Associate Professor and the Director of the Center for Thinking, Language and Communication at Plaksha University. He teaches courses such as Reimagining Technology and Society, Ethics of Technological Innovation, and Art of Thinking for undergraduate engineering students and Research Design for PhD scholars. He completed his PhD on Sri Aurobindo’s Integral Philosophy from OCMS, Oxford – Middlesex University, London. He was formerly a Research Tutor at OCMS, Oxford, and formerly a Research Fellow at the Oxford Centre for

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 1: Evolving First Year Programs

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Craig M. Harvey P.E., Georgia Southern University; Sarah Cooley Jones, Louisiana State University and A&M College; Elizabeth Michelle Melvin, Clemson University; Roberto Champney

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs Division (FYP)

neededimprovement.Students also participated in daily one-hour tutoring sessions. Tutors were current engineeringand computer science students and were assigned to the same participants throughout theprogram. Sessions discussed homework assignments and attendance was required.In addition to math preparation, students were assigned weekly readings on engineering successand participated in professional presentations from current engineers on topics such as mentalhealth, engineering ethics, and internships. Discussions were held surrounding the weekly topics.Based on the student feedback the book, The Secrets of College Success, was integrated into thereadings.Big Sibling MentoringThe Big Sibling program was created to provide a venue where freshmen could have someone

Conference Session

Special Session: Engineering Leadership—The Courage to Change

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen Mattucci, University of Guelph; Makary Nasser, University of Guelph

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Leadership Development Division (LEAD)

University of Guelph, and his network of professional relationships withmentors and mentees – referred to herein as the ‘Mentorship Social Network’. This study hasbeen approved by the University of Guelph Research Ethics Board (REB# 24-03-007).Mattucci is a white, straight, cis-gendered male who was raised in the traditional territories of theof the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nations, Anishinaabek and Haudenosaunee Peoples(Southwestern Ontario). He has strong core values around continuous personal improvement,and love for learning. His post-secondary education includes three technical engineering degrees,post-doctoral work in engineering education, before a faculty appointment with a teaching focus.His post-doctoral work focused on

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 5: Identity & Belonging

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Javeed Kittur, University of Oklahoma; Moses Olayemi, University of Oklahoma; Tierney Harvey, University of Oklahoma; Haley Taffe, University of Oklahoma

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs Division (FYP)

to use engineering tools and engage in engineering thinking(empowerment), to engage students in multidisciplinary teams to explore the interplay amongsociety’s need for engineering (engagement), and to excite students about engineering design as aprocess of developing personal problem-solving agency (excitement). The higher order learningoutcomes of the course included designing a prototype under specified requirements andconstraints, communicating engineering design process, and considering the ethical impacts ofproposed engineering solutions on society.To achieve these learning objectives, the teaching team convened prior to the start of the semesterto redesign the first-year engineering experience course. In its past layout, students

Conference Session

Engineering Technology Division (ETD) Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu Husanu, Drexel University; Yalcin Ertekin, Drexel University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

to attain within a few years after graduation. Program educationalobjectives are based on the needs of the program’s constituencies.Drexel University ET program produces graduates who:1. Apply discipline-specific theory, experiments, real world experience and advancedengineering technology to interpret, analyze and solve current and emerging technical problems.2. Communicate clearly and persuasively with technical and non-technical people in oral,written, and graphical forms.3. Function individually and on teams, in contributor and supervisory roles, to design andimprove quality systems, components, products and processes in a timely, responsible, andcreative manner.4. Demonstrate behavior consistent with professional ethics and cognizant of

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Emmanuella Obiageli Ejichukwu, University of Michigan, Dearborn; DeLean Tolbert Smith, University of Michigan, Dearborn; Hanadi Matar, University of Michigan, Dearborn

Tagged Topics

Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

. Theparticipating families were recruited from local middle schools that were hosting family STEMnights, from online Facebook advertisements, and from known family networks. All theparticipants live within the same geographic region. The nature of the study, including the use offacial mapping and video capture for data processing, was explained to the participants.Anonymization of data and the option for participants to opt out of recording at any moment arethe steps taken to guarantee privacy and confidentiality. The research was authorized by theinstitutional review board (IRB) to ensure adherence to ethical standards in research involvinghuman subjects.Family 1: In the video being analyzed to explore the dynamics of family engagement andinteraction