Conference Session

Leadership in the Curriculum

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Doug Schmucker, Trine University

assignments that teach leadership skills without the students at first realizing this intent. Included are examples of assignments, how the assignments are integrated, rubrics used for assessing and evaluating student performance, and the courses in which the assignments are used.The ChallengeLeadership skills have traditionally fallen into the “soft skills” segment of engineering curriculaif they exist in it at all. One prevalent perspective suggests that leaders are born. Leadershipcannot be taught, only given the opportunity to flourish, says this perspective. Yet, both industryand academe call for professionals and graduates with greater team skills, communication skills,ethics training, life-long learning habits, and

Collection

2000 Annual Conference

Authors

Sharon A. Jones; Indira Nair

solutions for environmental problems, and thetechnical nature of many of these issues require that a coherent environmental literacy courseinclude the social, economic, organizational, ethical and scientific dimensions. An activeproject-based approach to teaching such a course enables students to address the many issues inenvironmental decision making. Over the last decade we have developed such a course based ona systems approach that integrates disciplines while relying on pedagogy that involves active,participatory learning. This participatory learning is achieved in large part through the use ofdecision-making exercises. We assembled this curriculum so that teachers can adapt it for theircourses. In other words, we developed a text for teachers

Conference Session

Software Engineering Curricula

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan Darling Urban, Texas Tech University; Joseph E Urban, Texas Tech University; Susan A. Mengel, Texas Tech University; William M. Marcy P.E., Texas Tech University; Patrick E. Patterson, Texas Tech University

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Software Engineering Constituent Committee

economics of systems. Similar to computer science, a specialtopics course is also available. Ethics in engineering is also included to emphasize theimportance of ethics in the engineering of complex software systems.The curriculum includes a 3-credit hour capstone design and implementation project. The projectis a group project requiring that students work in teams to address the systems and softwareengineering aspects of the project.             Page 25.1346.6  Table  1:  MSSE  degree  program  with  systems  and  software  engineering  focus  CORE  COURSES  (12  Hours)  CS 5373 Software Modeling and Architecture. This course introduces the theory

Collection

1997 Annual Conference

Authors

Andrew S. Lau

: • It goes beyond ‘green engineering’ to discuss ethics, diverse cultural critiques of technology, and the politics of technology. • It is a technical elective and requires a significant group design project. • It qualifies as a ‘Diversity-Focused’ course and considers three specific cultural groups and their attitudes toward technology: feminists, the Amish, and Native Americans. • It makes use of collaborative groups throughout the course and requires considerable writing and speaking assignments.BACKGROUNDThe course evolved from several other courses taught by the author since 1984, including anIntroduction to Energy Technology course which made use of Jeremy Rifkin’s

Collection

1998 Annual Conference

Authors

Fiona S. Crofton; Cynthia A. Mitchell

, colleagues and peers? Are theybeyond reproach? In our view, bad practice in the context of this paper is that which perpetuatesthe technical rationality myth and not only ignores, but also discounts the existence of any othermodus operandi. We also consider poor models to be those who perform actions which areincompatible with substantive and process principles of sustainability. We have no intention ofidentifying particular individuals; instead we include some stories and a series of untraceableanecdotes and we are sure you could add some from your own experience. When asking for feedback on preparations for an interactive session with chemical and environmental undergraduate engineering students on professional ethics, the lecturer was

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL) Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel B Oerther P.E., Missouri University of Science and Technology; Sarah Oerther

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

individual values into a netaggregate public value. We discuss an important limitation of this approach, namely thatassessing the “value of a sunset” may be biased for those who are visually impaired, colorblind,or photosensitive. This work highlights the convergent approach known as the nurse+engineer,where transdisciplinary integration across two diverse professions is used to solve a pressingsocietal challenge, in this case a more inclusive meaning of public value constructed from acollection of individual values expressed by individual people in response to the question, “whatis the value of a sunset”.IntroductionLicensed, professional civil engineers have an ethical obligation to protect the health, safety, andwelfare of the public [1]. But how

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sarah Cooley Jones, Louisiana State University and A&M College; Elizabeth Michelle Melvin, Clemson University

Tagged Topics

Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

command for complaints. Students also are informed about resources and agencies affiliated with LSU who are available to support them should they face an academic dilemma.Career Development WorkshopsThe career development workshops were professional development oriented including fourworkshops based on the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) competencies,and practical resume writing, and an ethics workshop. Each workshop was assessed for learningoutcomes and perceived value.Teamwork and Communications WorkshopThe teamwork and communication workshop teaches basic skills of workplace teamwork andcommunication aligned to the NACE competencies. Information in the workshop includedstages of team development, writing

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lazlo Stepback, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Paul A. Leidig P.E., Purdue University, West Lafayette; William C. Oakes, Purdue University, West Lafayette

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Paper ID #42754Board 360: Reflections from Graduates on the Impact of Engineers WithoutBorders USA Experiences on Professional PreparationLazlo Stepback, Purdue University, West Lafayette Lazlo Stepback is a PhD student in Engineering Education at Purdue University. His current research interests focus on engineering ethics, the connections between personal morals and professional ethics, and how students ethically develop as engineers. He earned a B.S. in Chemical and Biochemical Engineering at the Colorado School of Mines (Golden, CO) in 2020.Paul A. Leidig P.E., Purdue University, West Lafayette Paul A. Leidig works in

Conference Session

Transformative Learning in STEM: Accessibility, Social Impact, and Inclusivity in Higher Education

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Claudia Mara Dias Wilson, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology; Thais Alves, San Diego State University; Corrie Walton-Macaulay, Saint Martin's University; Xiaomei Wang, Brigham Young University; Scott R Hamilton P.E., York College of Pennsylvania; Gloria Faraone; Nicholas Tymvios, Bucknell University; Moses Tefe, Norwich University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

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

towards JEDI in engineering practices. Particularly, students will learn about the historical temporal dimension of engineering and social justice through a series of case studies, recognizing that the impacts of engineering span multiple generations, irrespective of whether these effects are positive or negative. This realization will empower students with a sense of continuity and a need for collective efforts, it will enable them to break the barriers of individual accountability, micro-ethics, and direct causality commonly established in engineering practice [17]. This mindset shift acknowledges the need for continued social justice work beyond individual lifetimes, fostering a sense of interconnectedness and

Conference Session

ETD Design II: Mechanical Engineering Technology

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Janet Braun, Western Washington University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2011-550: REFLECTIVE JOURNALING ON A SYSTEMS APPROACHTO VEHICLE DESIGNJanet Braun, Western Washington University Page 22.1231.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Reflective Journaling on a Systems Approach to Vehicle DesignAbstractSoft skills, such as the ability to function effectively on teams, to communicate effectively, toengage in lifelong learning, and to understand professional, ethical and social responsibilities, arerequired outcomes for ABET accredited Engineering Technology Programs. Input from industryadvisory councils and feedback from employed alumni agree that these skills are crucial

Collection

1999 Annual Conference

Authors

Gloria Rogers; Julia Williams

the plan itself.Assessment of student outcomes represents a significant portion of the plan, and much ofits development occurred in the summer of 1997. At that time, a sub-team of CASO washired for the summer to devote particular attention to student outcomes assessment forthe plan. The goal for student outcomes is: Instill in our graduates the skillsappropriate to their professions and lifelong learning. There are nine subgoals thatfurther specify these skills: ethics, teams, communication, global awareness, experiments,design, engineering practice, interpreting data, and contemporary issues. Each of theseskills has multiple, specific performance criteria that give the skill definition. While weknew the skills we wanted students to possess

Conference Session

New Collaborations

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Megan Sapp Nelson, Purdue University; Michael Fosmire, Purdue University Libraries -- PHYS

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Libraries

, legal, and social issues surrounding the use of information, and access and use information ethically and legally7In addition, the ACRL Science and Technology Section (STS)’s ‘flavor’ of information literacystandards8 also maintains that a student ‘…understands that information literacy is an ongoingprocess and an important component of lifelong learning and recognizes the need to keep currentregarding new developments in his or her field.’Viewed from the perspective of lifelong learning, the ability to ‘determine the extent ofinformation needed,’ corresponds to articulating a ‘learning need’. ‘Access[ing] the neededinformation’ and ‘using information effectively to accomplish a specific purpose’ fits within theframework of developing

Conference Session

Track 3 - Session 1

Collection

2014 ASEE International Forum

Authors

David DiBiasio, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Terri A. Camesano, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Natalie A Mello, The Forum on Education Abroad

Tagged Topics

Student Development

Outcomes3 (The rating scale is 1=poor, 3=acceptable, to 5=excellent) Desired Accreditation Outcome On-Campus Off-Campus Multidisciplinary team and topic 2.91 4.14 Evidence of ability to engage in life-long 2.99 4.14 learning Understand impact of engineering on society 2.45 3.33 Knowledge of contemporary issues 3.06 3.68 Understanding of professional and ethical 2.17 2.79 responsibility Figure 1 illustrates that overall project quality for global projects significantly exceeds that for on-campus

Conference Session

Teaching Outside the Box in Civil Engineering

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Vincent Drnevich

American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference and Exposition Copyright © 2005, American Society for Engineering Education30 years. Mr. Law was given access to the course through a fictitious student and could monitorcourse progress and provide advice to the faculty and students from his west coast office. Healso made several visits to the class during the semester and sat as one of the panelists for someof the presentations.Professionalism and Ethics - Rather than the traditional student-teacher relationship, theapproach taken since the spring 2001 semester was a professional one. For all activities exceptthe presentations, the course instructors played the role of principals in the firm. The

Conference Session

Curriculum Issues in Software Engineering

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

James McDonald

complete the BSSE program at Monmouth University must havedemonstrated: a) an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering b) an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data c) an ability to design a software system, component or process to meet desired needs d) an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams e) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve software 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 software engineering solutions in a global and societal context i) a recognition of the

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Engineering Poster

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Deepti Suri

broad acceptance of RE in the software industry today isthe widespread belief that major effort in software development lies in programming and testing.Our students have similar perceptions and beliefs and like some seasoned practitioners, aremore interested in “how” to solve problems instead of discovering “what” to solve, i.e.gathering the requirements. This paper details how working on “real” industrial projects withexternal clients for the first time in unfamiliar domains, spending an entire term writingdocuments (instead of programming), being cognizant of ethical issues, and having to deal withambiguous and conflicting customer requirements made this course very different andchallenging for students. The challenges faced by the instructor

Collection

2011 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Pawan Tyagi; Christine Newman

,generally a PhD in Engineering, and a teaching fellow, generally a high school science teacher, closelywork with students to pedagogically inculcate basics of core engineering disciplines such as civil,mechanical, electrical, materials, and chemical engineering. EI values independent problem-solving skillsand simultaneously promotes team spirit among students. A number of crucial engineering aspects suchas professional ethics, communication, technical writing, and understanding of common engineeringprinciples are instilled in high school students via well-designed individual and group activities. Thispaper discusses the model of the EI program and its impact on students learning and their preparation forthe engineering career.Introduction: Shortage

Collection

2014 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

Authors

Gary P. Halada; Nancy McCoy Wozniak

within oneself while also seeking feedback from others);use for electronic portfolios in undergraduate engineering 5. Identify and discern one’s own and others' perspectivesprograms. Likewise, experiential learning can provide (i.e., the ability to recognize the limitations of one’smethods for assessment of several other ABET outcomes, perspective and seek out and value the perspectives of others);including (d) the ability to function on multidisciplinary 6. Develop a professional digital identity (i.e., the ability toteams, (f) an understanding of professional and ethical imagine how one will use current knowledge and skills inresponsibility, and (k) an ability to use the techniques

Collection

2015 ASEE Zone 3 Conference

Authors

Timothy Burg; Pamela Mack; Ian Walker; Richard Groff

2015 ASEE Zone III Conference (Gulf Southwest – Midwest – North Midwest Sections) Building and Assessing a Hands-on Learning Experience for Robots in Business and Society Timothy Burg1, Pamela Mack2, Ian Walker2, Richard Groff2 1 Kansas State University,2Clemson UniversityAbstractAn undergraduate course is being developed for non-engineering majors to address the need forgeneral competencies in ethics, science, and technology. Robotics is a field of science that israpidly transforming our lives. Participants in the course will learn the history, mechanics andsoftware, and

Conference Session

Service-Learning in Developing Communities

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Linda Phillips, Michigan Technological University; Ann Brady, Michigan Technological University; Karina Jousma, Michigan Technological University

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

experience.One goal is to provide students a service-learning design experience situated in the developingworld so they can explore the technical, economical, environmental and social implications of Page 12.944.3engineering design and construction. 2A second goal is to afford students a cross-cultural learning experience, that is, to prepareengineering students for ethical, reflective, quality service to diverse communities anddemonstrate that social responsibilities of engineers are fundamentally important and addressreal facets of sustainable engineering

Conference Session

The Civil Engineering Body of Knowledge, 3rd Edition: Preparing the Future Civil Engineer

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Decker B. Hains, Western Michigan University; Kenneth J. Fridley, University of Alabama; Thomas A. Lenox Dist.M.ASCE, F.ASEE, American Society of Civil Engineers; Leslie Nolen CAE, American Society of Civil Engineers; James J. O'Brien Jr., American Society of Civil Engineers

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

) e Problems engineering problems 6. Professional/ an understanding of professional and ethical Understanding f Ethical responsibility (2) 7. Communication an ability to communicate effectively Ability (3) g 8. Engineering the broad education necessary to understand Understanding h Impact the impact of engineering solutions in a global (2) and societal context 9. Life-long a recognition of the need for, and an ability to Ability (3) i Learning engage in life-long learning 10. Contemporary a knowledge of contemporary issues Recognition j Issues

Conference Session

Transdisciplinary Perspectives on Engineering Engagement with Community

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nathan E. Canney; Yanna Lambrinidou, Virginia Tech

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Community Engagement Division

Paper ID #21480Representations of ’The Public’ in Learning Through Service (LTS) Versus’Mainstream’ Engineering Foundational Professional DocumentsDr. Nathan E. Canney, Dr. Canney’s research focuses on engineering education, specifically the development of social responsi- bility in engineering students. Other areas of interest include ethics, service learning, and sustainability education. Dr. Canney received bachelors degrees in Civil Engineering and Mathematics from Seat- tle University, a masters in Civil Engineering from Stanford University with an emphasis on structural engineering, and a PhD in Civil Engineering

Conference Session

Identity Formation and Engineering Cultures

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cindy Rottmann, University of Toronto; Dimpho Radebe, University of Toronto; Emily Moore P.Eng., University of Toronto; Andrea Chan, University of Toronto; Emily Macdonald-Roach, University of Toronto; Saskia van Beers, University of Toronto; Sasha-Ann Eleanor Nixon, University of Toronto

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES)

the University of Toronto. Her research interests include engineering culture, engineering careers in the public sector, and ethics and equity in STEM. Dimpho has several years of experience in thDr. Emily Moore P.Eng., University of Toronto Emily Moore is the Director of the Troost Institute for Leadership Education in Engineering (Troost ILead) at the University of Toronto. Emily spent 20 years as a professional engineer, first as an R&D engineer in a Fortune 500 company, and then leadingDr. Andrea Chan, University of Toronto Andrea Chan is a Senior Research Associate at the Troost Institute for Leadership Education in Engineering | University of TorontoMs. Emily Macdonald-Roach, University of Toronto

Conference Session

Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) Technical Session 12

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kris Jaeger-Helton, Northeastern University; Constantine Mukasa, Northeastern University; Richard Whalen, Northeastern University

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED)

attributes of engineering design,such as planning and gaining clarity on approach, acquiring the technical skills, and knowledge tosolve problems through research and background development. The key findings from this researchpoint to opportunities for further emphasis in the early Cornerstone offering in the areas of planningand project management as well as the need to conduct research and obtain data and backgroundinformation as a priority. Likewise, the seniors in Capstone Design can learn from the first-yearstudents who identify the need to understand and empathize with end users and target beneficiaries,which also includes maintaining an ethical compass. This outward-facing perspective is found muchlower on the seniors’ list. Similarly, the

Conference Session

ECE Curriculum Innovations

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Godfrey, U.S. Coast Guard Academy; Joseph Staier, U.S. Coast Guard Academy

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

overhaul.During the summer of 2004, the authors rewrote the course, creating a new course that focuseson technology’s impact on society. By removing circuits and machines, the course now covers abroader range of electrical engineering fields such as image and signal processing, datacompression, electronic navigation, communications, and computer networks and security. Thecourse examines current trends; with a focus on how the Coast Guard and Homeland Securityuse technology and discusses the ethical issues that arise with the potential misuse of technology.The authors developed several innovative lesson plans, laboratories and even a series of debatesto improve the students’ understanding of technological trade-offs, while developing their

Conference Session

First-Year Programs: Assessment

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brittany Ann Kos, University of Colorado, Boulder; Sarah Miller, University of Colorado, Boulder

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

assignments. Good luck on midterms! 6 Applying the Disciplines Students will be able to choose at least one supercurricular opportunity of interest in engineering 7 Considering Careers Students will be able to associate overcoming challenge with the path toward professional success 8 Integrity in Engineering Students will be able to apply ethics to the field of engineering as a student and will understand the importance of ethics in professional engineering 9 Midterm Week No assignments. Good luck on midterms! 10

Conference Session

Software Engineering Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mark Hoffman, Quinnipiac University; Stefan C. Christov, Quinnipiac University

Tagged Divisions

Software Engineering Division

limited understanding of or with misconceptions about software development.Students may have worked in pairs, but most of their experience is individual programmingprojects that solve narrowly defined problems. Features of a wide view of softwaredevelopment are experiencing software development as a social, rather than a solitary, activity[3], experiencing maintenance of legacy code [3,8], experiencing working on a non-trivial sizedsystem, and developing awareness of the social, cultural, and ethical responsibilities of softwaredevelopers. These features are motivated by the nature of software engineering work.The "wide view" principle has guided the course since its first offering. We wanted studentswith experience limited to programming to

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Course Efforts

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jacquelyn Kay Nagel, James Madison University; Patrice M. Ludwig, James Madison University; Erica J. Lewis

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

solutions. This process ensures that students take ownership of their project as anengaged team. It allows students to strengthen their problem-solving and collaboration skills.The interdisciplinary teaching team models the teamwork skills the students are learning. Theaim is to promote interdisciplinary learning, foster teamwork, and improve student engagement.Other course objectives are to develop students’ creative problem solving, empathetic designpractices, communication skills, prototyping skills, and ethical reasoning. Students are expectedto become proficient at the empathetic design process as well as interdisciplinary communicationand teamwork. Creative problem solving, ethical reasoning, and realization of a product throughprototyping

Conference Session

CEED Paper Session 1: Using Co-Op and Internships to Improve Diversity, Retention, Learning, and Assessment

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Scott R. Hamilton, Northeastern University; Jack Fitzmaurice, Northeastern University; Paul John Wolff III, Northeastern University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Cooperative & Experiential Education

course objectives were asfollows: a. Understand the Co-op program, policies and expectations. b. Understand how to use the university website in order to access on-line information used in their job search process. c. Identify and describe their skills and work values and how they relate to their career choices. d. Learn how to write and critique a resume. e. Learn and practice proper interviewing skills and techniques. f. Communicate their interests, skills, needs and future plans to their Co-op Coordinator and future employers.The primary focus of this course was on finding a co-op job. Lessons included topics such as“ethics,” which featured case

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Assessment

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Randall D. Manteufel, University of Texas, San Antonio; Amir Karimi, University of Texas, San Antonio

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

based on the need of the program constituencies. The current PEOs for the MEprogram at UTSA states that the within a few years after graduation, the graduates will: (1) haveengineering careers in industry, government, and/or will pursue advanced graduate orprofessional degrees, (2) apply their engineering skills to their careers, (3) continue to advancetheir knowledge, communication and leadership skills by using technology, continuingeducation, solving problems, and serving in technical or professional societies, and (4) applytheir understanding of societal, environmental, and ethical issues to their professional activities.These PEOs are consistent with the institutional mission, and the program’s constituents’ needs.ABET EAC used to require