Conference Session

Reassessing Your Teaching Through Turmoil

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Ryan Solnosky P.E., Pennsylvania State University; Nathan C. Brown, Pennsylvania State University; Rebecca Napolitano, Pennsylvania State University

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Civil Engineering

week for 110 minutes each time for a total of 30 meetings over the 15-week semester.For AE 401 and AE 404, no class periods were spent on exams, which were offered in the evenings,whereas AE 430 took two periods to allow students to complete the exam anytime during that day,since the course had additional in-person hours. These meeting times played a function in how ourpandemic delivery strategies were organized. Table 1: Course Goals. Course Goals AE 401 1) Take on the role of a designer and create structural solutions in steel. 2) Apply knowledge to evaluate limit states to see if members that were designed have sufficient capacity. 3) Prepare you for advanced

Conference Session

Industry and Practice Topics

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Max Teddy, Clemson University; Wayne Sarasua, Clemson University; Matthew Ryan Stanley, Clemson University

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Civil Engineering

interest is in civil engineering curriculum development that enhances student engagement and inclusion. One of the first to develop and teach an introductory course on Geomatics in 1993 at Georgia Tech. A similar course is now required in numerous CE curriculums including Clemson’s.Mr. Matthew Ryan Stanley, Clemson University Hello! My name is Matthew Stanley and I am a graduate student in the Clemson University Glenn Department of Civil Engineering. I am pursuing a master’s degree in transportation systems, and plan to pursue a career in surveying engineering or roadway design. I am a graduate teacher’s assistant for the Geomatics course offered at Clemson University. American

Conference Session

Supporting Successful Progression From First-year Studies

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Erica J. Marti, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; Eakalak Khan, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; Amit Gajurel, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; Neil Christian Ledesma Tugadi

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Civil Engineering

education research, teacher professional development, and secondary STEM education. In 2021, Erica received the ASEE Pacific Southwest Early Career Teaching Award and two awards at UNLV for mentoring undergraduate and graduate students. She also received the Peter J. Bosscher Outstanding Faculty Advisor Award in 2019 from Engineers Without Borders and was recognized as a Nevada Woman in STEM by Senator Jackie Rosen.Prof. Eakalak Khan, University of Nevada, Las Vegas Eakalak Khan is a Professor in Civil and Environmental Engineering and Construction Department and the Director of Water Resources Research Program, University of Nevada, Las Vegas. From 2002 to 2017, he was a Professor in Civil and Environmental

Conference Session

Educational and Professional Issues of Strategic Importance to the Civil Engineering Profession and ASCE

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Bradley F. Aldrich, American Society of Civil Engineers; Jennifer Hofmann, American Society of Civil Engineers; Norma J. Mattei P.E., University of New Orleans; Michael B. O'Connor, New York University

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Civil Engineering

how to develop the program, including the framework of the certification,the development process, market size, and business plan (estimated revenues and expenses)(Phase II).GSX conducted market research using various certification forms, accreditation options,psychometric best-practices, and feedback from key ASCE stakeholders. This included an on-line survey with over 3,000 responses, four focus groups (with 20 total participants), and 60individual interviews. The target audience for this research were practicing engineers,engineering students, engineering faculty, engineering owners/principals, insuranceprofessionals, facility owners, and other purchasers of engineering services.Some key findings of this research include:  Most civil

Conference Session

Development Around Diversity

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Daniel Erian Armanios; Sarah Jane Christian P.E., Carnegie Mellon University; Andrea Francioni Rooney, Carnegie Mellon University; Millard L. McElwee, Exponent; Joe Dallas Moore, Carnegie Mellon University; Destenie Nock, Carnegie Mellon University; Constantine Samaras, Carnegie Mellon University; Gerald J. Wang, Carnegie Mellon University

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

sharing their thoughts.3.0 Departmental DEI CommitteeThe CEE Department instituted a DEI Committee in the summer of 2020 to develop a strategicplan for DEI. In addition to faculty and staff who typically comprise departmental committees,graduate and undergraduate students were asked to join the committee so that all communitymembers are represented. Volunteers from each of the community groups were sought to ensurethat committee members were deeply committed to and interested in the cause. Since creation,the committee has been meeting on a weekly basis to develop the strategic plan, discuss ideas forimproving DEI in the community, and plan events and other actions to promote DEI.The goal of the DEI strategic plan is to create a diverse, equitable