Call for Papers
This conference for the first time seeks to provide a forum where the role of engineering at Catholic universities can be explored from the unique perspectives of engineering faculty and students, humanities faculty, and engineering graduates from Catholic universities.  Papers are invited that address the following themes.

History of Engineering at Catholic Universities: Introduction of engineering programs into Catholic Universities; Evolution of the role of sponsored research and particularly defense related research; Historical survey of extent to which Catholic intellectual traditions have informed Engineering curricula in Catholic universities.

Role of Catholic Nature of University in Informing Scholarship and Research: Examples of how scholarship and research have been influenced because of Catholic nature of the University; Appropriateness of Department of Defense research funding; Technological issues most relevant for engineering and humanities researchers; Service learning.

 
 Engineering Ethics at Catholic Universities: How the Catholic Christian identity (a) informs and enriches the character of engineers and the manner in which engineering is practiced; (b) informs and suggests constraints on the purpose of engineering as a vocation; and (c) illuminates how engineering projects ought to be ranked in light of those who are primarily served by these projects; Topics at the interface of Catholic mission and engineering ethics (sustainability; environment; research misconduct; service of the poor, etc.).

Present Examples of Melding of Catholic Beliefs and Ideals into Engineering Education: Unique humanities education; Extracurricular engagement; International experiences; Sustainability projects; Community development; Integration of Engineering Ethics into Engineering Curriculum; Appropriate Technology; Graduate Education.

Processes for Better Integration of Catholic Beliefs and Ideals into Engineering Education: Engagement of engineering faculty in core beliefs of Catholic Universities; Faculty hiring practices; Improving dialogue between Humanities and Engineering faculty; Impediments to greater embodiment of Catholic beliefs and ideals in engineering education.

ABET EC2000 – Freedom to Better Integrate Catholic Beliefs and Ideals into Engineering Education: Historical perspectives of ABET constraints to integration of Catholic Beliefs and Ideals; ABET EC2000 – an opportunity for distinctiveness.

Distinctive Engineering Graduates: In what respects are engineering graduates of Catholic Universities different from their non-Catholic counterparts?

Deadlines: Paper and panel proposals due March 30, 2005. Proposal should include a one-page abstract (300 words, max.) and indicate the theme in which it best fits. A reading time of 30 minutes will be strictly adhered to, though finished papers may be longer. Subsequent to the conference, the four plenary addresses and the best of the other conference papers will be gathered for publication. Send paper submissions to Dr . Margie Pinnell at Margaret.Pinnell@notes.udayton.edu