2024 Conference Proceedings

Table of Contents

David Dittenber, Cedarville University

Foreword

David Dittenber, Cedarville University

Exploring Generative AI in Christian Engineering Education

Xiaowei Chen, Cedarville University
Yuan Meng, Cedarville University
Haisong Ye, Cedarville University
Robert I. McDole, Cedarville University

Large Language Models and Worldview – An Opportunity for Christian Computer Scientists

Kenneth N. Oversby, Oklahoma Baptist University
Timothy P. Darr, Oklahoma Baptist University

Faith meets Innovation: AI Tools Reshaping Christian Engineering Higher Education

Tim Gilmour, John Brown University
Justus Selwyn, John Brown University

Queries for the Design Norms

Michael Foster, George Fox University
Luann Foster, George Fox University
Kayt Frisch, George Fox University

Holy Transistors: Applying Biblically Informed, Normative Principles to Pedagogy and Faith Integration in an Electronics Course

Kimberly Cornett, John Brown University
Daehee Lee, John Brown University

Applying the Normative Design Approach to Civil Engineering

Justin R. Vander Werff, Dordt University

Educating for Shalom in Engineering

Julie Wildschut, Calvin University

Developing the Engineer from the Perspective of Calling - Providing a Means to Overcome Anxiety through Discipleship

Timothy Shenk, Campbell University
Elizabeth Shenk

Engineering, Meaning and Faith: Professional Formation of Engineers with Magnitude and Direction

Michael J. McGinnis, LeTourneau University
Jonathan Lett, LeTourneau University

Inspiring and Equipping Students to Become Service-Focused Engineers

Brian W. McKenna, Anderson University
Benjamin D. McPheron, Anderson University

NNU Engineering Student Mission Projects from Peru to PNG to Kenya

Stephen Parke, Northwest Nazarene University
Duke Bulanon, Northwest Nazarene University
Autumn Pratt, Northwest Nazarene University

Engineering Opportunities in International Development Ministry

Bruce V. Rydbeck

Engineering Education in Developing Nations: Status Update on the School of Engineering at Northrise University in Ndola, Zambia

Jeffrey D. Gladstone, Dordt University
John Tixier, LeTourneau University
Nolan Van Gaalen, Dordt University
Samuel D. Hodges, Christian Brothers University

Incorporating ABET Student Outcomes 2 and 4 into Christian Engineering Curricula

Philip P. Graybill, Messiah University
Camilo Giraldo, Messiah University
Philip M. Tan, Messiah University
Brian Swartz, Messiah University

Equipping Engineering Students to Reach the Nations—Undergraduate Course in Intercultural Problem Solving

Myunghee M. Kim, John Brown University
Juan C. Rodriguez-Ortiz, John Brown University

The Sustainability as Stewardship Framework: A Biblical Model for Addressing Environmental and Social Issues in Engineering Education

David B. Dittenber, Cedarville University
Mackenzie L. Booth, Cedarville University

Training Students to Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness in Engineering

Jonathan Gingrich, Dordt University

DEI can be Consistent with Catholicism, but it Promotes a Culture that Excludes Faithful Christians

Derek M. Doroski, Franciscan University of Steubenville

Design in Nature: Observing and Voicing God’s Glory within an Engineering Vocation

Laurel Dovich

Design Analysis in Light of the Seven Deadly Sins

Philip M. Tan, Messiah University

Reflections on Thomas Tredgold’s Definition of Engineering

Randal S. Schwindt, Union University

Sustainability and The Engineer – Control vs. Sympathetic Citizenship in the Kingdom of God

Ben D. Giudice, George Fox University

A Framework for Engineering Analysis and Worship

Timothy A. Wood, The Citadel

Redeeming and Sanctifying Engineering Imperfections

Markus D. Ong, Whitworth University

What Engineers Can Learn from Wendell Berry

Danielle S. Wyenberg, Dordt University

Domus Dei et Porta Caeli: House of God and Gate of Heaven

Justin M. Greenly, Franciscan University of Steubenville

100+ Years of Faithful Engineering in a History of 175 Years

Murat Tanyel, Geneva College

Reflections on Christ-Centered Engineering Education

David C. Che, Indiana Wesleyan University

Christian Stewardship During Transitions in Engineering Academic Leadership

Matthew G. Green, LeTourneau University
Michael J. McGinnis, LeTourneau University

Retreats for Christian and Engineering Virtue Formation

Stephen Frezza, Franciscan University of Steubenville
Valerie E. Plaus, Franciscan University of Steubenville

Next Generation Computing and the Quest for Artificial General Intelligence (AGI): A Critical Examination from a Theological Perspective

Kenneth N. Oversby, Oklahoma Baptist University

Shalom Seeking: Contours for Flourishing

Kevin J. Timmer, Dordt University

The Calling of the Christian Engineer

Peter J. Staritz, Taylor University

Augmenting Entrepreneurially Minded Learning with Christian Thought and Action

Benjamin D. McPheron, Anderson University

Pedagogical “Seasoning” for Engineering Class Using Analogy, Message, and Theme in the Story

Hoo Kim, LeTourneau University
Paul Leiffer, LeTourneau University
Craig Olson, LeTourneau University

Collaborative Learning and Differentiated Instruction: Applying 1 Thessalonians 5:14 in the Classroom

Shannon L. Capps, Drexel University

Integrating a Biblical Narrative into a First-Year Engineering Design Project

Matthew S. Kuester, University of Mary Hardin - Baylor

Humans Were Created To Engineer With Humility

Melani Plett, Seattle Pacific University
Dennis Vickers, Seattle Pacific University
Kaddijatou Baldeh, Seattle Pacific University
Anhelina Krysak, Seattle Pacific University
Danny Pham, Seattle Pacific University
Gideon B. Seyoum, Seattle Pacific University
Jayden Kalberer, Seattle Pacific University
Neri Rwinkusi, Seattle Pacific University

2024 Christian Engineering Conference Proceedings

David B. Dittenber, Cedarville University