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Supporting the Capstone Experience

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Kun Zhang P.E., California State University-Chico; Pablo K. Cornejo, California State University-Chico; Chris Fosen, California State University-Chico

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Civil Engineering

to practicethe entire writing process (e.g. drafting, revising, and proofreading) and facilitating instructors tograde manageable reports to provide timely feedback. The specific objectives of this study are to(1) assess the effectiveness of one-page letter report assignments and associated activities, suchas technical writing instruction, individual practice, peer review, faculty feedback, and use of agood writing sample to improve students’ technical writing and (2) assess the improvement ofthe new ABET outcome 6 by using the one-page letter report at a Hispanic Serving Institution(HSI). Direct measurements were assessed based on scores of students’ reports following arubric, which was created according to the ABET outcome 6 and basic

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Supporting Successful Progression From First-year Studies

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Charles Riley P.E., Oregon Institute of Technology; Dave Kim, Washington State University Vancouver; Ken Lulay, University of Portland; John D. Lynch, Washington State University Vancouver; Sean St. Clair, Oregon Institute of Technology

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Civil Engineering

collaborators attracted close to $1M research grants to study writing transfer of engineering undergraduates. For the technical research, he has a long-standing involvement in research concerned with manufacturing of advanced composite materials (CFRP/titanium stack, GFRP, nanocomposites, etc.) for automotive, marine, and aerospace applications. His recent research efforts have also included the fatigue behavior of manufactured products, with the focus of fatigue strength im- provement of aerospace, automotive, and rail structures. He has been the author or co-author of over 200 peer-reviewed papers in these areas.Dr. Ken Lulay, University of Portland BSME, University of Portland, 1984 MSME, University of Portland, 1987 PhD

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Program Support Initiatives

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Alyson Grace Eggleston, The Citadel; Robert J. Rabb P.E., The Citadel

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Paper ID #33684Leader Development Model (LDM) Through Self- and Peer-assessment Acrossthe CurriculumDr. Alyson Grace Eggleston, The Citadel Alyson G. Eggleston is an Assistant Professor in the Department of English, Fine Arts, and Communica- tions at The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, where she teaches STEM-focused technical writing and communication, writing-intensive courses for international students, and linguistics. She re- ceived her PhD from Purdue University in Linguistics, and she has a BA and MA in English with concen- trations in TESOL and writing pedagogy from Youngstown State University. Her

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Supporting the Capstone Experience

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Nathan Miner, Iowa State University of Science and Technology; Aliye Karabulut Ilgu, Iowa State University of Science and Technology; Jennifer S. Shane, Iowa State University of Science and Technology; Katherine Madson, Iowa State University of Science and Technology

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Civil Engineering

the semester. After each team-based project was completed, thestudents were also asked to evaluate themselves and their team member’s teamwork skills.Preliminary analysis of the data showed that students had relatively high pre-semester teamworkconfidence. Students rated themselves lower than their peers on the first evaluation, however,peer evaluation ratings decreased throughout the semester while self-evaluation ratings remainedrelatively constant.IntroductionTraditional classrooms are often structured in a way in which students take notes and listen tolectures during class time and are assigned individual homework assignments to be completedoutside of class. This style allows students to passively take in information, though

Conference Session

Reassessing Your Teaching Through Turmoil

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Jennifer Retherford P.E., University of Tennessee at Knoxville; Kristen N. Wyckoff, University of Tennessee at Knoxville; Sarah J. Mobley, University of Tennessee at Knoxville

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Civil Engineering

: thetechnical communications course, laboratory courses, and a series of project-based courses. Thetechnical communications course was changed to a rotating face-to-face model, for which lecturevideos and assigned activities were performed on out-of-class days and in-class days were reservedfor workshops. Workshops replaced the traditional guided learning activity approach with activelearning in a think-pair-share format. Students were given strong and weak examples of writing tobe able to give feedback to their peers and improve their own writing prior to submission. Studentsworked on improving their formal written assignments, and therefore improved their capacity fortechnical writing, during class rather than submitting their first writing

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Program Support Initiatives

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Charles Riley P.E., Oregon Institute of Technology; Jesse M. Kinder, Oregon Institute of Technology; Ben S. Bunting Jr, Oregon Institute of Technology

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Civil Engineering

pedagogy, we found them surprising.As a result of this survey, it became clear to us that many of our university’s instructors neededto be engaged in more conversation and training around pedagogical research, rather than beingleft to come to their own conclusions about what they feel the most important elements of theirpedagogy are. We may not have anticipated this particular need when we began designing theITM, but it is precisely the kind of opportunity it was designed for nonetheless.Beginning in the fall of 2020, the commission began to integrate the ITM into many of thepedagogical development activities it offers: actively during the annual workshop andconference, during new faculty training, and voluntary peer observation, as well as

Conference Session

Holy Cow! We’re Going Online When? 

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Gerald J. Wang, Carnegie Mellon University

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Civil Engineering

scientific research. Finally, this activity encouragesstudents to practice making explicit connections between mathematical concepts, real-worldengineering problems, and policy.“Graph Theory and Gratitude”In the second activity, designed for the closing weeks of a course, students are invited to writenotes of appreciation, anonymous or otherwise, for peers who have elevated their learningexperience during the semester (additional details in Appendix B). These notes are collected anddistributed to their intended recipients; based on the flow of notes, the instructor constructs ananonymized directed graph (Figure 2).This activity reinforces numerouslearning objectives. At a basic level,by presenting yet another context inwhich a data set is

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Reassessing Your Teaching Through Turmoil

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Claudia Mara Dias Wilson, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology; Janille A. Smith-Colin, Southern Methodist University; Baris Salman, Syracuse University; Rodolfo Valdes-Vasquez, Colorado State University

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Diversity

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Civil Engineering

toquestions such as "Who am I ?" at the beginning of the course provides the opportunity for suchpractice. We also recommend that students critique each other's concept maps. The opportunityto offer peer feedback further exposes students to the rules and expectations for conceptmapping. This scaffolding approach is expected to improve the quality of the pre- and post-evaluation of the concept maps during module implementation.Furthermore, reflective writing is a useful tool for having students reflect on their personalexperiences while surprisingly teaching students empathy. The act of looking beyond their ownexperiences to the experiences of various stakeholders appears to have created opportunities forstudents to consider broader social and

Conference Session

Holy Cow! We’re Going Online When? 

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Monica Palomo P.E., California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Bettina Jeanine Casad, University of Missouri - St. Louis

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taken in March of 2020, there was no time forsuch course development and planning.On the other hand, synchronous online learning or instruction takes place at a fixed schedule andin real-time where the instructor and learners interact in diverse and planned ways. Classengagement can happen via discussion (e.g., written chat, verbal communication, etc.), and withimmediate feedback (e.g., via polls, verbal comments, etc.) from instructors or peers. It allowsspontaneity and flexibility of the questions, answers, or content presented; and it promotesimmediacy or community development. The rigidity of the schedule and potential technicaldifficulties are drawbacks of synchronous online learning environments. The time and resourcesrequired to design

Conference Session

Reassessing Your Teaching Through Turmoil

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Vikash V. Gayah, Pennsylvania State University; Sarah E. Zappe, Pennsylvania State University; Stephanie Cutler, Pennsylvania State University

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Diversity

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Civil Engineering

research approach includes a combination of an- alytical models, micro-simulations and empirical analysis of transportation data. He has authored over 50 peer-reviewed journal articles, over 50 refereed conference proceedings, and numerous research reports to sponsors. He has worked on research contracts valued at more than $5 million, sponsored by the Penn- sylvania, Washington State, Montana and South Dakota Departments of Transportation, US Department of Transportation (via the Mineta National Transit Research Consortium and the Mid-Atlantic Universi- ties Transportation Center), Federal Highway Administration, National Cooperative Highway Research Program and National Science Foundation. Dr. Gayah currently

Conference Session

Reassessing Your Teaching Through Turmoil

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Charles Riley P.E., Oregon Institute of Technology; Sharon L. Beaudry, Oregon Institute of Technology; Jesse M. Kinder, Oregon Institute of Technology

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of five days (Figure 3) and consists of  13 seminars, focused on elements of effective teaching, class planning, and communication  2 demonstration classes, delivered by the workshop coordinators to offer examples of a complete implementation of the teaching model  2 practice class opportunities, during which participants teach to a team of their peers (Each team is lead by a mentor who has attended the workshop and has a working knowledge of the teaching model as well as the structure of the teaching assessment instrument.)  5 lab periods, devoted to team building, practice class preparation, and review of recorded practice class sessionsFigure 3. Remote workshop scheduleThe workshop structure and

Conference Session

Best in 5 Minutes: Demonstrating Interactive Teaching Activities

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Anthony Battistini, Angelo State University

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problems be?Remember, the students are working in groups, so the problems can be somewhat difficult, whichcan allow peer teaching to occur within the activity, provided one member of the team can solvethe problem.The author attempts to vary the difficulty of the questions and then try to strategically select thelocations so that she/he can potentially stop by to aid teams struggling on a harder clue.How do you manage the logistics of the race?The following summarizes the author’s version of the race: • Clue #1 (Difficult) o Clue #1 summarizes concepts regarding axial deflection from the beginning of the Mechanics of Materials course, so students often have the most difficulty remembering how to solve the

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

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Anthony Battistini, Angelo State University; William A. Kitch, Angelo State University

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Civil Engineering

opportunity for formal feedback but no opportunities exist for subsequent improvement in that course; some of the course-level outcomes may support this KPI. • Not Covered (NC) o This specific KPI is not important for student success in the course and is not emphasized by the instructor; no assessment is conducted in the course to support that specific KPI; no formal feedback exists; none of the course-level outcomes support this KPI.Example: Applying SO Map for ABET SO 3To help conceptualize the definitions of the levels of coverage, consider the following examplesregarding ABET SO 3. • Indicator Explicit (IE) o An introductory lab course focuses on writing

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Industry and Practice Topics

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Kristen L. Sanford P.E., Lafayette College; Philip J. Parker P.E., University of Wisconsin - Platteville; Matthew W. Roberts, Southern Utah University; Claudia Mara Dias Wilson, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology; Michael R. Penn, University of Wisconsin - Platteville; Rodolfo Valdes-Vasquez, Colorado State University; Frederick Paige, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Civil Engineering

completed his PhD in CivilEngineering at Clemson University, where he also received his MS and BS degrees in Civil Engineering. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 Infrastructure Education in Unprecedented Times: Strengthening a Community of PracticeAbstractCIT-E (the Center for Infrastructure Transformation and Education) was founded in 2013,catalyzed by a National Science Foundation grant. During the grant, faculty members fromaround the country gathered for six workshops to co-create an entire model introduction toinfrastructure course. These materials have been peer-reviewed and are available at no charge toanyone who wants to use and/or adapt

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Supporting the Capstone Experience

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Leslie R. Brunell, Stevens Institute of Technology; Alex Dubro, Stevens Institute of Technology; Viraj Vasudev Rokade, Stevens Institute of Technology

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Diversity

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Civil Engineering

between Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to deliver outcomes that integrate sustainability in their results. In addition, the SSC builds community by holding social events, such as potlucks, incubation expos, and workshops. Collaborating with a peer, he assisted the school in achieving AASHE Gold by leveraging the SSC’s network to draft and disburse the Sus- tainability Literacy Assessment (SLA). He aspires to give instructors and students a deeper meaning of sustainable development: by using the principles of sustainability management, e.g. lifecycle assessment (LCA), the 3-P paradigm.Mr. Viraj Vasudev Rokade, Stevens Institute of Technology American c Society

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Development Around Diversity

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Pamela K. Judge, Roger Williams University

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Diversity

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Civil Engineering

across a wide range of disciplines including two representatives from engineering (onebeing the author of this paper), and one from each of the following disciplines:anthropology/sociology, architecture/art, communication, creative writing, history, and legalwriting.3. Challenges to Modifying the Existing Engineering CurriculumPreliminary DIF meetings brought to light an important issue with regard to achieving the DIFprogram’s purpose of “social justice and inclusion in the classroom.” Specifically, it becameapparent during early discussions that the civil engineering representatives believed there wasconsiderably less room to adjust curriculum and teaching methods to include issues of diversityin the classroom and to teach in a manner that was

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Development Around Diversity

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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

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Civil Engineering

, Carnegie Mellon University Andrea Francioni Rooney is the Director of Undergraduate Programs for the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University. She serves as an academic advisor for un- dergraduate students and works closely with faculty on the undergraduate curriculum. She also teaches professional writing courses for the department.Dr. Millard L. McElwee, Exponent Millard McElwee is an engineering and tech scholar who draws upon his education and industry experi- ence in electrical utilities, offshore mooring, and large-scale transportation systems to provide innovative solutions to various energy sectors. Millard is a licensed contractor (highways, roads, and bridges) in his

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Tech Tools and Tips

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Gustavo O. Maldonado, Georgia Southern University; Shahnam Navaee, Georgia Southern University; Marcel Maghiar, Georgia Southern University

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students to actively interact in class/field/lab and participate in the assigned tasks. When teamwork is required, it is measured via anonymous peer evaluations. b. Project(s) Completion [30%]: The allocated percentage is for successful completion and generation of assigned 3D model(s). If teams were employed, 5 percent points of the total allocated points are used for peer-evaluation of team members assigned to the project. c. Completion of Assessment Documents [10%]: This requires the completion of quiz(zes) for direct assessment and survey(s) for indirect assessment of the acquired knowledge. d. Poster and/or Oral Presentation [10%]: In the course, a poster related to the assigned project is generally

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

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Jakob C. Bruhl, United States Military Academy; Brock E. Barry P.E., United States Military Academy; David Carlson P.E., United States Military Academy

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Diversity

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Civil Engineering

Engineer of 2020 attributes. This study will also be ofinterest to educators considering how the attributes described in 2004 remain relevant in 2020and may spark conversation about how these attributes may need to be adjusted in the future.The study will be of particular interest to those responsible for recommending and implementingcurricular changes in engineering programs.BackgroundThe report titled The Engineer of 2020, published in 2004, is a product of the National Academyof Engineering[1]. The committee responsible for writing the document included 18 people: 12affiliated with academic institutions, 4 affiliated with technology-based companies (IBM, HP,Telcordia, and Reliant Energy), 1 affiliated with a national laboratory (Sandia), and 1

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Industry and Practice Topics

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Secil Akinci-Ceylan, Iowa State University of Science and Technology; Yiqi Liang, Iowa State University of Science and Technology; Kristen Sara Cetin P.E., Michigan State University; Benjamin Ahn, Iowa State University of Science and Technology; Bora Cetin

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Civil Engineering

basically all that I deal with in terms of practicalengineering” (F3). This shows that while faculty solve research ill-structured problems, the waythey view industry ill-structured problems differs, which may indicate two different possiblemethods to solving these problems. The two faculty who mentioned they do not solve ill-structured problems on a regularbasis stated that they solve other types of problems such as “how to structure a class” and “howto write a tenure recommendation letter” (F9) and that they do not have time to solve ill-structured problems due to dealing with politics and networking. This indicates that due to non-research responsibilities, some faculty do not think they solve such problems, which may suggestwhy there is

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Reassessing Your Teaching Through Turmoil

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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

’ mentalhealth as they tried to focus amid distracting environments. With a lack of preparedness for the pivot and the complex effects it had on course delivery,critical student comments on negative experiences were expected. Furthermore, certain studentpreferences may have arisen as they adjusted to unfamiliar and/or ill-planned learningenvironments [5]. Documented impacts on students observed both by the authors and in publishedpapers to date have included [6-9]: • Academic stress factors such as reduced face-to-face social interactions • Limited networking presence with college personnel (faculty, staff) as well as peers • Longer response time for communication via e-mail or other online platforms • Extra assignments to make

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Capitalizing on COVID: Using This Disruptor to Change the Educational Model

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Jes Barron P.E., United States Military Academy; Jakob C. Bruhl, United States Military Academy; Brad C. McCoy, United States Military Academy; Brock E. Barry P.E., United States Military Academy; Rebecca Zifchock, United States Military Academy; Margaret Nowicki, United States Military Academy; James E. Bluman, United States Military Academy; Brad Wambeke P.E., United States Military Academy

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, respectively. She also completed a post-doctoral fellowship at the Hospital for Special Surgery. She has over twenty years of research experience in the field of lower-extremity biomechanics, and has 23 peer-reviewed journal publications and over 60 conference proceedings. She has taught as an instructor, adjunct professor, and guest lecturer in five major universities, including Columbia University, Sacred Heart University, and New York Medical College. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 Paper ID #34405Lt. Col. Margaret Nowicki, United States Military

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Supporting the Capstone Experience

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Ryan Solnosky P.E., Pennsylvania State University; M. Kevin Parfitt, Pennsylvania State University

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a mixture of existing and new technical skills that are applied to projectsof varying complexity with some level of correlation to real industry applications. The mostcommon form for capstones in engineering are team based, some of which are single disciplinewhile others are multi-disciplinary. Literature on capstone studies have documented how toformulate teams, team group dynamics, and team peer surveys. Given new technologyadvancements, an area for continued study are strategies for how to have student teamscommunicate, collaborate and manage their designs with technology. This paper presents a seriesof trends over a 10-year span on how multi-disciplinary Architectural Engineering (AE) teamscollaborated, interfaced and communicated