Conference Session

Construction Curriculum Development

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yilmaz Hatipkarasulu, University of Texas, San Antonio; Suat Gunhan, University of Texas, San Antonio; Pardis Pishdad-Bozorgi, University of Texas, San Antonio; Jude W.P. Patin, University of Texas, San Antonio

Tagged Divisions

Construction

content.The multi-level outcomes assessment presented in this paper uses a simplified approach toinclude the following categories:  Construction Body of Knowledge o Quantity Take –Off and Estimating o Planning and Scheduling o Industry Methods and Practice  Professional Ethics  Written and oral CommunicationsThis simplified list provides the opportunity to collect and compile the information in amanageable scale while providing a global view. The learning outcomes assessment ofindividual courses provide a detailed review with 64 individual objectives which are thenprocessed under the same simplified list. The 64 individual objectives address all required ACCE

Conference Session

Educating Students for Professional Success

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joy Watson, University of South Carolina; Jed S. Lyons, University of South Carolina

Tagged Divisions

Graduate Studies

extent they were interested in each technique. The initial draft of the survey wasreviewed by a content review panel, which consisted of a senior mechanical engineering studentand an electrical and computer engineering freshman. The final survey was created with ClassClimate®, an online survey tool.The first part was based upon a list of skills seen in Table 1. This list was developed in previousresearch through a review of advertised job solicitations for industry positions requiring anengineering Ph.D. 5, 13. The list of skills included technical skills, such as solving problems anddesigning experiments, and transferable skills (often referred to as soft skills) such ascommunication, teamwork, and professional ethics. The root for the first

Conference Session

Pedagogical Advancements in Engineering Management

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kathryn D. Abel, Stevens Institute of Technology; Anirban Ganguly, Stevens Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering

flexibility / agility 6 Failure in Knowledge Management 7 Failure in quantitative analysis 8 Economic / budgetary failure 9 Technology related failure 10 Systems Engineering management failure 11 Failure in engineering ethics Page 25.1090.5 After the important causes of failures were identified, as well as, activities critical to the EMdiscipline, the next stage was to map them to each other. This is exhibited in Table 2

Collection

2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Lance Schachterle

on at some length in I.C.3.d.(2) to justify this requirement in termsof: a) arguing for the importance of H/SS to both engineering and general education; b) “making engineers fully aware of their social responsibilities and [becoming] better able to consider related factors in the decision-making process”; c) enjoining that such courses be selected to “provide both breadth and depth and not [be] limited to a selection of unrelated introductory courses”; and d) defining both acceptable traditional H/SS areas of study (e.g., history, philosophy, economics, foreign languages), acceptable nontraditional subjects (“technology and human affairs, history of technology, and professional ethics and social

Collection

2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Thomas Kullgren; David Pape

• An understanding of ethical, regulatory and social responsibilities of public and private sector technical professionals Page 6.73.2“Proceedings of the 2001 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2001, American Society for Engineering Education”This program, called the Master of Science in Technological Processes, is targeted atindividuals with undergraduate degrees in science, engineering, computer science,mathematics, or engineering technology. The program requires 33 credits to completeand includes coursework in both technical (information technology, manufacturing,systems modeling

Collection

2000 Annual Conference

Authors

Terry Dwan; Kiriakos Kiriakidis; Jennifer Waters; George Piper

provide the student with a basic understanding of marinepollution – its principal causes, effects and means of remediation. Students also gainfamiliarity with environmental laws, ethics and economics as they pertain to the marineenvironment. Topical coverage includes chemical and biological considerations in waterquality; wastewater treatment and discharge; diffusion and dispersion in estuaries and oceanicenvironments; maintenance dredging and material disposal; engineering methods used toanalyze and mitigate the effects of marine pollution; and environmental ethics, economics andregulatory statutes.The course begins with an introduction to traditional environmental physics and chemistry,since most water pollution issues require an understanding

Collection

2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Vincent R. Canino; Lisa Milkowski

design team, and recognizing ethical, legal and social issues.Design course lecture content is related to issues the students can apply to their designs attheir particular educational level. For example freshmen and sophomores learn aboutliterature searching, keeping an engineering logbook, and conducting team meetings.Seniors learn about hazards associated with medical device design such as electrical,mechanical, radiological, and infection control issues. Additionally seniors learn aboutdesign for maintainability and reliability and codes, standards and regulations includingFDA compliance issues as they apply to engineering design.I. IntroductionThe Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) Engineering Criteria2000 states a

Conference Session

Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer Lee Kouo, The Johns Hopkins University; Jeanette Chipps, The Johns Hopkins University; Rachel Figard, Arizona State University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

instruction of specific lessons from Units 1 and 2of the e4usa curriculum. For this paper, Lessons 1 and 7 from Unit 1 and Lessons 1, 4, 6, and 7 from Unit2 were examined. These lessons emphasize the importance of engineering communication methods andthe continuous evolution of the definition of engineering and an engineer's role. They also highlightcollaboration within teams, addressing ethical considerations, understanding the broader applications ofengineering, and tackling societal challenges. A full description of the lessons, along with theirsubsequent learning outcomes and thread connections are detailed in Table 1.Table 1Overview of Analyzed Lessons from Units 1 and 2Unit and Name of

Conference Session

Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 19

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Trini Balart, Texas A&M University; Jorge Baier, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile; Catalina Cortazar, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile; Kristi J. Shryock, Texas A&M University

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

artificial intelligence can be used in education in a creative and ethical way.Prof. Catalina Cortazar, Pontificia Universidad Cat´olica de Chile Catalina Cort´azar is a Faculty member in the engineering design area DILAB at the School of Engineering at Pontificia Universidad Cat´olica de Chile (PUC). Catalina holds a Ph.D. in Engineering Science with a focus on Engineering Education from PUC, an MFA in Design and Technology from Parsons The New School for Desing, an MA in Media Studies from The New School, and a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, with a concentration in Structural Design.Dr. Jorge Baier, Pontificia Universidad Cat´olica de Chile He is an associate professor in the Computer Science Department

Conference Session

Descriptions of Curricular and Model Development

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amy Hsiao, Memorial University of Newfoundland

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Third Field 20 Second Field 15 First Field 10 5 0 Table 2: Fields of Engineering Named by RespondentsWhen the teachers were asked to list five characteristics, besides science and mathematicalaptitude, that students interested in engineering would possess, they listed initially: curiosity toknow, work ethic, problem solver, innovative, ability to manipulate mental models. Secondresponses included intuition, imagination, being technologically savvy, and having the ability towork in teams. Third responses included flexibility, ability

Conference Session

EM Program Design

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amy K. Zander P.E., Clarkson University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Management

) Page 22.599.6through (k) Student Outcomes. ABET (a) through (k) are given here (ABET Criteria, 2010): Engineering programs must demonstrate that their students attain the following outcomes: (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 system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability (d) an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams (e) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering

Conference Session

Learning Outside the Classroom

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Adam R. Carberry, Arizona State University; Christopher W. Swan, Tufts University

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

graduate level education. ABET, formerly the AccreditationBoard for Engineering and Technology, Criterion 3 outcomes a-k recommend that engineering Page 22.454.2programs must demonstrate that their graduates have: (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 system, component, or process to meet desired needs, (d) an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams, (e) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems, (f) an understanding of professional and ethical

Collection

1999 Annual Conference

Authors

Melvin Cherno; Kathryn A. Neeley

basiccategories: (1) direct application in the mechanics of design and construction (acoustics,physics, astronomy, drawing, geometry, materials, and arithmetic); (2) making the architect’swork intelligible and meaningful to his client and to other members of his culture(communication, cultural history); (3) making his project workable in relation to context anduse, including connection to various social systems and customs (geography, religious customs,medicine, law); and (4) making the architect ethical or “high-minded” (philosophy).Throughout the Ten Books, he is guided by a concrete vision of the use to which a design orsystem will be put. He defines the context of engineering broadly, and considers factors rangingfrom religious and social customs to

Conference Session

Capstone Design Pedagogy I

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Pembridge, Virginia Tech; Marie Paretti, Virginia Tech

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

more demanding.The priority of topics covered has also shifted slightly away from written and oralcommunication; although communication remains important, engineering ethics and projectplanning are now the most prevalent topics taught (Figure 7, Table 1). Additionally, conceptgeneration has replaced decision making in the top five topics addressed in the course. Thepercentage of programs that taught concept generation in 2005 is about the same as it is today,but in 2005 concept generation was not among the top 10 topics. Page 15.1217.7 Oral Communications Teamwork Project Planning

Conference Session

Vendor Partnerships with Engineering Libraries

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Ruth Wolfish; Rachel Berrington; Andrew Wheeler; Jay Bhatt

because now that we know exactly what it is, we will not get into serious trouble by infringing off of someone’s invention.” “Personally think the Drexel links were the most valuable because they allow you to research patents on your own.” Drexel's engineering curriculum includes courses and exercises to emphasize the ethicalobligations of engineers.11 The focus of the patent discussion was not ethics pre se, but ethics-related concepts and relevant research skills were introduced during the event. The comment on‘infringements’ clearly indicates the student gained insight into the ethical aspects involved withany invention. The presentation about patents also emphasized acceptable ethical behaviorwhich has always been a critical

Conference Session

Accreditation and Related Issues in ECE

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Hue Van Tran; Steven Reyer; James Friauf; Owe Petersen; Katherine Wikoff

the concepts ofethos, pathos, and logos) and widely used heuristic strategies (such as free-writing and mapping).Ethical issues in communication are also addressed. In addition to strategies for generating ideasand structuring information, students are taught the importance of using evidence to support theiropinions and conclusions. There are ample opportunities to practice writing in these courses.Three essays (each with multiple drafts) are required in EN-131 Composition. Several lettersand memos are required in EN-132 Technical Composition, in addition to a short report and aformal report. Several short papers, a 5-12 page position paper, and midterm and final essayexams are required in HU-100 Contemporary Issues in the

Conference Session

Writing and Communication I

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Lisa McNair; Ben Miller; Judith Norback

Georgia Tech do not necessarily emphasize the details of each current coding languagebut rather train students to assess the affordances of a tool or configuration and choose the bestsolution. This pedagogical model translates smoothly to teaching technical communicationbecause it highlights the necessity of audience analysis, organization and planning, and efficientexecution. The CoC is also developing a leading edge department in Human ComputerInteraction (HCI), and this field requires not only a keen sense of evaluating technologicalalternatives but also an ability to analyze cultural and ethical factors.To meet these tenets, LCC has developed a course that requires students to complete written andoral presentation assignments that are

Conference Session

Sustainability Issues

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Peter Bosscher; Jeffrey Russell

statement on theneed for education in engineering sustainability. The statement reads: “Engineering studentsshould learn about sustainable development and sustainability in the general educationcomponent of the curriculum as they are preparing for the major design experience.” Forexample, studies in economics and ethics are necessary to understand the need to use sustainableengineering techniques, including clean technologies. In teaching sustainable design, facultyshould ask their students to consider the impacts of design upon U.S. society, and upon othernations and cultures. Engineering faculty should use systems approaches, includinginterdisciplinary teams, to teach pollution techniques, life cycle analysis, industry ecology andother

Conference Session

Capstone/Design Projects: Mechanical ET

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Rebecca Blust; David Myszka

to multiple teams. The teams work in relativeisolation to provide an optimal solution for the company. Student teams benefit from thedesign competition experience while the client gains multiple solutions to their problem.Advisors provide a healthy environment for the competition, stressing ethics andhonorable business practices. This paper will discuss the rationale of this venture,methods, current models, administrative issues and the results of this effort.1. IntroductionCapstone ProjectsOver the past two decades, capstone project courses have emerged as an essential elementof a technical education. In fact, this experience has become a “residency-like”requirement for engineering and engineering technology graduates. These projects

Conference Session

ASEE Multimedia Session

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Albert Segall

mind, a new class has been developed that usesscience as conveyed in science fiction films and literature to illustrate and teach basicengineering concepts. Central to the course delivery is “poking fun” at the disobedience of thelaws of physics and engineering in “sci fi” and teaching the correct behaviors. In this fashion,students can develop lasting mental pictures of the way things function and the complexities ofdesign. This course also discusses the interactions and implications of technology and society, aswell as the ethical considerations of engineering given human nature and the limited naturalresources of the earth.I. IntroductionThe application of science fiction in education is not a new concept. In fact, science and

Conference Session

Issues in Computer Education

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Jeff Nadel; Daniel Walsh

onethat can delay graduation of our students. Often this delay is associated more with writing thedocument that performing the work associated with the project. This laboratory provides asasynchronous interactive writing center. It gives students help with senior project and thesiscomposition. It also makes use of interactive materials for the development of technical writingskills.Engineering Ethics Center. Engineering ethics is a critical component of the background of allengineering professionals. This is now formally recognized by academic accrediting agencies, ithas been well known by corporations. Ethics is a field similar to engineering, where there areoften few clear correct or incorrect answers. Decision-making is an optimization process

Conference Session

Program Assessment in ET

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Kenneth Rennels

civility in a complex social world. 6. Values and Ethics: The ability of students to make judgments with respect to individual conduct, citizenship and aesthetics. a. Make informed and principled choices regarding conflicting situations in their personal and public lives and to foresee the consequences of these choices. b. Recognize the importance of aesthetics in their personal lives and to society.Outcomes Assessment and METThe initial step in developing a new continuous improvement plan for the MET degree programwas to develop a student learning outcomes assessment plan based on the IUPUI Principles ofUndergraduate Learning. This development of the student learning outcomes assessment planfollowed a

Conference Session

Closing Manufacturing Competency Gaps I

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Mohamed Zarrugh

ofEngineering and Technology (ABET) reflect the need for reform and call for total overhaul oftraditional engineering curricula. 7 ABET's Criterion 3, Program Outcomes and Assessment,describes eleven specific outcomes in the skills of graduates of accredited engineering programs.In addition to traditional "hard" skills involving mathematics, science and technology, the criteriarequire the "softer" abilities of functioning in multidisciplinary teams, understanding ethical andprofessional responsibility, communicating effectively, understanding the impact of technologyon society, life-long learning, and knowing contemporary issues.A survey conducted in 1996 has quantified the attitudes of practicing engineers to ABET’sCriterion 3 requirements. 3

Conference Session

Design, Assessment, and Curriculum

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Betsy Aller; Andrew Kline

teamwork, ethics, and the societalcontexts of engineering work, situating these activities within an industry setting gives meaningand motivation to assignments.This paper reports on the structure and mechanisms by which industry has influenced andparticipated in a chemical engineering capstone design course. The need for such participation,the goals and structure of the design project, and the benefits realized by both students andindustry, will be discussed. Findings on how effectively such a collaboration can address ABETEC2000 criteria are presented.The Need to Involve Industry and Practice in DesignA number of researchers use activity theory—that learning happens through immersion in acommunity’s activities—to account for the ways in which

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Devdas Shetty

of the program. The curriculum change was necessitatedby the implementation of a NSF- Action Agenda Grant, “ Integrating Engineering Design withHumanities, Social Sciences, Sciences and Mathematics”. The major curriculum change involvedthe following courses and instructional blocks. At the freshman year, the students wereintroduced to integrated learning blocks; at the sophomore year, the students were exposed to anew course on Engineering by Design with ethical component; at the junior year, the students areexposed to engineering practice; and at the senior year, the students undertake capstone projectsfrom the industry. The assessment was done using a set of questionnaires that considered thegroups of “Skill Clusters”: Engineering Skills

Conference Session

ASEE Multimedia Session

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Elhag Shaban

professionally and ethically in multi-disciplinary teams, tocommunicate orally, and in writing concerning technical documentation [2-4].The professional component requirements specify subject areas appropriate toengineering but do not prescribe specific courses. Students must be prepared forengineering practice through the curriculum culminating in a major design experience Page 7.280.1based on the knowledge and the skills acquired in earlier courses. The design experienceProceedings of the 2002 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference and Exposition Copyright © 2002, American Society for Engineering Educationshould

Collection

2024 South East Section Meeting

Authors

Charles D Newhouse P.E., Virginia Military Institute; Kacie Caple D'Alessandro, Virginia Military Institute; Matthew K Swenty P.E., Virginia Military Institute

Math department on Pre-calc preparedness. Plan to move more math topics into Rat coursesEthics and Professional Practice Slightly Low Steady Emphasize ASCE Code of Ethics in Construction ManagementEngineering Economics Good Upward Continue to include in Construction ManagementStatics Low Upward Contine to Emphasize the Minimum "C" RequirementDynamics Good UpwardMechanics of Materials Slightly Low Upward Continue to Emphasize the Minimum "C" RequriementMaterials Good

Collection

2024 South East Section Meeting

Authors

Stephen Strain, University of Memphis; Andrew Blass Watson, The University of Memphis; Matthew Hale, The University of Memphis

Tagged Topics

Diversity

guidelines and training on ethical GenAI use in academia.These advantages and risks underscore the need for measured integration of GenAI in ways thatmaximize benefits while proactively addressing challenges.Future directionsIn developing ethical guidelines for GenAI use, institutions could require transparent indicationof AI-generated content in academic work through explicit citations or notations. Studentsutilizing GenAI for assignments may be asked to submit prompt engineering logs documentingtheir process of formulating, iterating, and refining prompts. This would create accountabilitywhile allowing innovative GenAI applications. With appropriate oversight, GenAI can assiststudents in the development of foundational skills.As a starting point

Conference Session

Focus on African-American and Hispanic Engineering Students’ Professional and Academic Development

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Denise Rutledge Simmons P.E., Virginia Tech; Glenda D. Young Collins, Virginia Tech; Stephanie G. Adams, Virginia Tech; Julie P. Martin, Clemson University

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering

face the challenges of the future. The ten traits include 1) analyticalskills, 2) practical ingenuity, 3) creativity, 4) communication skills, 5) business &management skills, 6) high ethical standards, 7) professionalism, 8) leadership, 9)dynamism/agility/resilience/flexibility, 10) desire to be a lifelong learner.Research ApproachThe study takes a quantitative approach to analyzing an on-line survey conducted with anational sample of 289 African American student and alumni members participating in up tothree types of non-curricular activities: BGOs, MEPs, NSBE. “Students” in this study aredefined as current undergraduate members of an organization and “alumni” are members whoare no longer enrolled as undergraduate students (i.e., graduate

Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Norb Delatte P.E., Cleveland State University

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

had a significant impact on both education and practiceof engineering and related disciplines. The history of practice in many engineering disciplines is,in large part, the story of failures, both imminent and actual, and ensuing changes to designs,standards and procedures made as the result of timely interventions or forensic analyses. Inaddition to technical issues, professional and ethical responsibilities are highlighted by therelevant cases. Student learning was assessed through surveys and focus group discussions.Students were asked specifically about the technical lessons learned, as well as their response tothe case studies. Case study questions were included on homework assignments andexaminations. Survey questions linked student