Embedding ethics modules within computer science courses has become a popular response to the growing recognition that CS programs need to better equip their students to navigate the ethical dimensions of computing technologies like AI, machine learning, and big data analytics. However, the popularity of this approach has outpaced the evidence of its positive outcomes. To help close that gap, this empirical study reports positive results from Northeastern's program that embeds values analysis modules into CS courses. The resulting data suggest that such modules have a positive effect on students' moral attitudes and that students leave the modules believing they are more prepared to navigate the ethical dimensions they will likely face in their eventual careers. Importantly, these gains were accomplished at an institution without a philosophy doctoral program, suggesting this strategy can be effectively employed by a wider range of institutions than many have thought.

翻译：在计算机科学课程中嵌入伦理模块已成为一种流行的应对方式，这源于人们日益认识到计算机科学项目需要更好地培养学生应对人工智能、机器学习和大数据分析等计算技术的伦理维度。然而，这种方法的普及程度已超越其积极成效的证据积累。为填补这一空白，本实证研究报告了东北大学在计算机科学课程中嵌入价值分析模块的积极成果。数据表明，此类模块对学生的道德态度产生了积极影响，且学生在完成模块后认为自身更能应对未来职业生涯中可能面临的伦理维度。重要的是，这些成效是在一所未设哲学博士项目的院校中实现的，表明这一策略可在比许多人预期更广泛的院校中有效实施。