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On the Frontlines of Engineering Education

ASEM Blogpost from Dr. Jamie Gurganus

"...In one of the talks I attended, Diversity and Inclusion in Robotics: The Black in Robotics Initiative by Dr. Ayanna Howard, during the ASEM+UMBC Engineering and Computing Education Program webinar series, made the point that “Machines are influenced by their creators.” As we help guide students through engineering, it's critical that we help them understand the way their biases, values, and the importance of strong ethics will influence everything they do. One of our fundamental canons, according to the National Society of Professional Engineers, is to hold paramount the safety, health, and welfare of the public. Engineering educators are not omitted from this principle." (Dr. Jamie Gurganus, ASEM Blog, August 2021)

Posted: August 22, 2021, 9:43 AM