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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Leana Santos, University of Connecticut; Davis Chacon-Hurtado, University of Connecticut

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learning pedagogies are perhaps the best approach within103 the classroom, not just for sustainability development education, but for engineering in general104 [10, 11].105106 Incorporating sustainability into engineering introduces a novel perspective by teaching beyond107 conventional engineering practices and design. This endeavor seeks to cultivate practices and108 principles aimed at nurturing a society that is both more sustainable and equitable. This educational109 approach is not solely focused on the immediate benefits for our generation but is driven by the110 overarching goal of creating a lasting positive impact for generations to come. Integrating111 sustainability into engineering courses heralds a paradigm shift

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Charlotte Robison, Oregon State University; Cristina G Wilson, Oregon State University

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Paper ID #41628Board 30: The Ecological Choice for Engineering Education: Decisions onSustainability in Civil Engineering and the Impact of Cognitive BiasCharlotte Robison, Oregon State University Charlotte is a second year at Oregon State University studying civil engineering. Her main interests lie in sustainability within civil engineering, and has been conducting research on cognitive biases around this topic over the past year.Cristina G Wilson, Oregon State University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 The “Eco”logical Choice for Engineering Education: Decisions on

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL) Technical Session - Professional Practice 1

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Pinar Omur-Ozbek, Colorado State University; Rebecca A Atadero, Colorado State University; Amir Hedayati Mehdiabadi, University of New Mexico; Chika Winnifred Agha, Colorado State University; Carlotta Duenninger

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Conference. Moreinformation and details related to themes and analyses may be found in that paper. This paper’smain focus was to collect and present case studies for engineering ethics instruction.ReferencesBairaktarova, D. and Woodcock, A. (2015). Engineering ethics education: Aligning practice and outcomes. IEEE Communications Magazine, 53(11), 18–22. doi:10.1109/MCOM.2015.7321965.Bielefeldt, A. (2022). Work in Progress: Personalizing Engineering Ethics through the Individual Stories of Engineers and People Impacted. In 2022 ASEE Annual Conference. Excellence Through Diversity. Paper ID#37519.Braun, V. and Clarke, V. (2006). Using thematic analysis in psychology. Qualitative research in psychology, 3(2), 77-101.Brunhaver, S. R., Jesiek

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL) Technical Session - Effective Teaching 3

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nicholas Tymvios, Bucknell University; Claudia Mara Dias Wilson, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology; Corrie Walton-Macaulay, Saint Martin's University; Moses Tefe, Norwich University; Scott R Hamilton P.E., York College of Pennsylvania; Xiaomei Wang, Brigham Young University; Gloria Faraone; Thais Alves, San Diego State University

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lesson development by providing ideasfor creating assignments (for both before and after class), discussion points, activities, and otherlesson materials to teach undergraduate and graduate students about the effects of infrastructureinequities and how to mitigate negative effects. The framework will provide a solid foundationfor faculty to take a case study or historical example and create lesson objectives, design studentexercises to be used before, during, or after a class session, and create materials to supportstudent learning. The CIT-E community of practice is also applying this framework to createseveral lessons using case studies that are currently under development and will be available foruse by any faculty member in the

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL) Technical Session - Professional Practice 2

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brett Rocha, United States Military Academy; Scott M. Katalenich P.E., United States Military Academy

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education; infrastructure; sustainable design; and clean, renewable energy. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Work-In-Progress: Application of Employee Appraisal Forms to Facilitate Assessment of Student Outcomes in the Engineering Capstone CourseAbstractA critical component of educating civil engineering students and preparing graduates to enterprofessional practice is the engineering capstone course. This paper describes a work-in-progress to evaluate the use of employee appraisal forms to facilitate self-reflection andcounseling as a metacognitive strategy in engineering education. The authors have developed a“capstone support form” that mimics an employee evaluation report support form

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Afeefa Rahman, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Casey J Rodgers, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Jacob Henschen, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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concrete, Egg ProtectionDevice, Prototyping, Civil engineering education.IntroductionSenior design and integrative design courses often represent the culmination of coursework for astudent in an engineering program. While these courses may range in methodology or scope, thecommon goal is for students to apply a range of skills to develop a design project that spans theirengineering discipline. In civil engineering programs, these projects may come directly fromprofessional practice or include experiential components to develop a preliminary design [1].With other engineering disciplines, such as mechanical or electrical, there may be requirementsto develop prototypes to iterate on their designs. The prototyping and iterations provide tangiblepoints

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL) Technical Session - Effective Teaching 1

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Roshina Babu, University of Utah; Praveen A, APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University Kerala

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, like civil engineering, are undergoing atremendous transformation with the emergence of newer technological solutions. The majority ofthese solutions require operational convergence, placing a heavy demand on the academiclearning process to ensure that graduates possess the skill transferability required at theworkplace. This study examines the transferability of design skills in undergraduate civilengineering students through a longitudinal study conducted at the Kerala TechnologicalUniversity. In particular, the study analyzes the impact of freshmen Design and Engineeringcourse on the transferability skills demonstrated by the same group of students in a senior-yearGroup Project course in the civil engineering program. The findings show that

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL) Technical Session - Effective Teaching 3

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sarira Motaref, University of Connecticut; Alexandra Hain, University of Connecticut

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Diversity

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learners by integratingneuroinclusive teaching best practices. Research indicates that those with ADHD, dyslexia,autism, etc., often possess strengths like visualization, spatial thinking, and hands-on activities[15] - [17]. Guided by Universal Design Learning (UDL) [11], additional teaching strategieswere added to enhance the distinct talents of neurodivergent students. The revised course focuseson three key areas: accessibility, flexibility, and a strength-based approach.In Spring 2023, the Mechanics of Materials course enrolled 130 students and took place in anactive learning classroom. The course was co-taught by two instructors. This section discussesthe course components, policy and class features which supported neuroinclusive

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL) - ASCE Collaborations

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Matthew K Swenty P.E., Virginia Military Institute; Brian J. Swenty P.E., University of Evansville

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

Paper ID #41843A Comparison of Civil Engineering Curriculum and EAC-ABET Civil EngineeringProgram CriteriaDr. Matthew K Swenty P.E., Virginia Military Institute Matthew (Matt) Swenty obtained his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Civil Engineering from Missouri S&T and worked as a bridge designer at the Missouri Department of Transportation. He then went to obtain his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering at Virginia Tech followed by research work at the Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center on concrete bridges. He is currently a professor of civil engineering and the Jackson-Hope Chair in Engineering at VMI. He teaches

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL) Technical Session - Effective Teaching 3

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shenghua Wu, University of South Alabama; Basant Bhatt, University of South Alabama

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Diversity

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

Paper ID #41120Fostering Student Ownership and Active Learning through Student-Led GroupLectures in a Civil Engineering Materials CourseDr. Shenghua Wu, University of South Alabama Dr. Shenghua Wu is currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil, Coastal, and Environmental Engineering at the University of South Alabama. His research areas include civil engineering materials characterization, pavement performance evaluation and modeling, design, and maintenance, multidisciplinary approach to address complex engineering issues, as well as STEM education. He is the Director for the Solid Waste Sustainability Hub

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL) Technical Session - Effective Teaching 3

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Manish Roy, University of Connecticut; Christa L. Taylor, University of Connecticut; Maria Chrysochoou, University of Connecticut

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recognition of the importance of diversity and inclusion in engineering education hasgrown in recent years [1], little is known about the best practices for supporting neurodiversestudents [2-3]. It has been suggested that neurodiverse students benefit from course assessmentsthat allow for a more flexible mode of expressing knowledge [3]. However, evidence forimproved learning outcomes on different types of course assessments is largely anecdotal.Characteristics associated with different forms of neurodiversity, such as attention deficithyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum, depression, and anxiety, are suggested to benormally distributed in the population [2]. Indeed, research suggests that these conditions arebest conceptualized as

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL) Technical Session - Effective Teaching 4

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lekshmi Sasidharan, University of Arkansas; Tariq Sweidan, University of Arkansas; Abigail Mayhan, University of Arkansas; Pratik Ghimire, University of Arkansas; Suman Kumar Mitra, University of Arkansas

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effectiveness ofengineering education, recent engineering graduates were interviewed, and the results showedthat the majority of them felt that their education failed to impart the practical skills required fortheir jobs [8]. Additionally, other researchers ([9], [10], [11], [12], [13]) have also highlighted theinadequacy of engineering education in preparing students for engineering practice. Some studieshave even documented the distressing impact of this gap on recent graduates, leading them toseek alternative career paths ([14], [15]). In response to this issue, several researchers in the fieldof engineering education have emphasized the importance of experiential learning ([16], [17],[18], [19], [20]). In fact, ([19], [20]) has suggested that

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL) Technical Session - Effective Teaching 1

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Abigail Louise Beck, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Eun Jeong Cha, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Luc Paquette, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Eric G Shaffer, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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reliability, risk assessment, systems modeling, and probabilistic methods with social science approaches. She is a recipient of the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship and a 2023-2024 Mavis Future Faculty Fellow. She is a member of the NIST Center of Excellence for Community Resilience and collaborates with engineers, economists, social scientists, and planners on the development of tools to support community resilience decision-making. She has been recognized for her research at multiple international conferences with a Student Best Paper Award at ICOSSAR 2021/2022 and CERRA Student Recognition Award at ICASP 2023.Prof. Eun Jeong Cha, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Eun Jeong Cha is an associate professor in the

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL) Technical Session - Effective Teaching 2

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jacqueline Jenkins, Cleveland State University

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

-294, 2020[4] E. Latif and S. Miles, “The Impact of Assignments of Academic Performance”, Journal ofEconomics and Economic Education Research, Vol. 12, No. 3, pp. 1-12, 2011.[5] A. Grodner and N. G. Rupp, “The Role of Homework in Student Learning Outcomes:Evidence from a Field Experiment”, The Journal of Economic Education, Vol. 44, No 2, pp. 93-109, 2013.[6] O. Eren and D. J. Henderson, “The Impact of Homework on Student Achievement”,Economics Journal, Vol. 11, No. 2, pp. 326-348, 2008.[7] H. J. Trussel and E. J. Dietz, “A Study of the Effect of Graded Homework in a PreparatoryMath Course for Electrical Engineers” Journal of Engineering Education, Vol 92, No. 2, pp.141-146, 2003.[8] A. Fernandez, C. Saviz and J. Burmeister, “Homework as an

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL) Technical Session - Effective Teaching 1

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Corinna Marie Fleischmann P.E., United States Coast Guard Academy; Hudson V. Jackson P.E., United States Coast Guard Academy; Kassim M. Tarhini P.E., United States Coast Guard Academy

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, problem-solving,design, project execution and management skills to real-life civil and environmental engineeringproblems. The capstone experience has morphed over the past 20 years from a single projectcompleted by the entire graduating class in small teams to multiple projects with separatestakeholders for each capstone team. The current structure is a two-course sequence thatincorporates several pedagogical approaches to help students apply and hone their professionalskills. Standardized or common grading rubrics, guidance, and assessment tools have beendeveloped and used uniformly by all capstone groups under the direction of faculty advisors and acourse coordinator. These guidelines include mandatory weekly progress meetings with

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL) Technical Session - Effective Teaching 4

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Charles Riley, Oregon Institute of Technology

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electivecourse in structural dynamics. The motivation for the innovation derived from multiple sources,including  a departmental and institutional focus on hands-on learning;  the joy of playing with an AirZooka;  evidence-based best practices including active learning approaches, problem-based learning, and experiences favoring experimentation and inquiry over verification [1-4];  ABET outcome 6: “an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions,” specifically the ability to develop experimentation, which has been particularly challenging to assess and incorporate into instruction [8]; and  considerations regarding

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL) Technical Session - Effective Teaching 4

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cade Person, Michigan State University; Christiana Kiesling, Michigan State University; George H. Berghorn, Michigan State University

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

education (based on Fall 2022 enrollment data) were considered ineach state (n=100). The research team recognizes that there are other institutions beyond these100 teaching civil engineering and that using this set of institutions does not encompass allcoursework offered to students in the U.S. However, following this method enables a reasonablescope while still supporting evaluation of a broad cross-section of civil engineering programs.For the educational institutions identified, the online course catalogs were reviewed forundergraduate- and graduate-level engineering courses related to timber or wood. Course titlesand descriptions were screened for keywords, including “wood,” “timber,” “design,” and“engineering.” General civil engineering

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL) Technical Session - Effective Teaching 1

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jessica Momanyi, William Paterson University; Grace Panther, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Heidi A. Diefes-Dux, University of Nebraska, Lincoln

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faculty member of the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University. She is currently a Professor in Biological Systems Engineering at the University of Nebraska - Lincoln. Her role in the College of Engineering at UNL is to lead the disciplinary-based education research initiative, establishing a cadre of engineering education research faculty in the engineering departments and creating a graduate program. Her research focuses on the development, implementation, and assessment of modeling and design activities with authentic engineering contexts; the design and implementation of learning objective-based grading for transparent and fair assessment; and the integration of reflection to develop self-directed

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rachelle L Beckner, Clemson University; Robert M O'Hara, Clemson University

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for students to practicedelivering presentations. Students must practice their presentations three times within the systemto achieve total participation points. After each attempt, feedback is presented to students,including eye contact, pitch, volume, use of filler words and long pauses.This study investigates the impact of AI-powered public speaking software on the performanceof civil engineering students in their sophomore and senior years. The research draws upon datascores in their final presentations. A multiple regression model is employed, revealing that thesoftware explains approximately 26% variation in final presentation scores. Notably, while thetime spent in the software has a small but significant negative effect on estimated

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL) Technical Session - Instructional Technology 2

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anthony Battistini, Angelo State University

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Diversity

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a. Met with AISC University Programs staff and faculty review panel i. Refine video ideas ii. Verify terminology for script iii. Feedback on jokes 5. Film videos a. Check sound and lighting before filming all scenes b. Practice lines to ensure accuracy of terminology and delivery c. Overcome scheduling and social distancing challenges due to COVID-19 pandemic d. Perform many retakes because most engineering student and faculty actors are not theater majors e. Develop system for labeling scenes and retakes to make editing easier 6. Edit videos a. Select the best takes of the videos b. Used iMovie to create

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL) - ASCE Collaborations

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carly Woelfel, United States Military Academy; Brett Rocha P.E., United States Military Academy; Kevin Francis McMullen, United States Military Academy; Kevin Taylor Scruggs, United States Military Academy; Talal Salem, United States Military Academy; Aaron T Hill Jr. P.E., United States Military Academy

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outcome or based on student perceptions.On a competition-based project, the project manager uses the work breakdown structure (WBS)to manage tasks [7]. This paper aimed to demonstrate how the WBS can be used to demonstrateachievement of ABET student outcomes individually for each team member.This case study's objective was to provide a framework to individually assess the achievement ofthe ABET student outcomes for each member of a competition team. This research studyinvestigated the implementation of two ASCE Student Design Competitions: the AISC StudentSteel Bridge Competition and the ASCE Concrete Canoe Competition, as culminating capstonedesign projects. The authors assessed best practices from other programs outlined above in theirsuccess