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Raise the Bar – Visions for the Future, Bodies of Knowledge, and Accreditation Vicissitudes.

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mark William Killgore PE, F.ASCE, D.WRE, American Society of Civil Engineers

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

career aspirations of the student. 2. ABET should allow accreditation of engineering programs of the same name at the baccalaureate and graduate levels in the same department to recognize that education through a “professional” master’s degree produces an AME, an accredited “master” engineer. 3. Engineering schools should more vigorously exploit the flexibility inherent in the outcomes-based accreditation approach to experiment with novel models for baccalaureate education. ABET should ensure that evaluators look for innovation and experimentation in the curriculum and not just hold institutions to a strict interpretation of the guidelines as they see them. 4. Whatever other creative approaches are taken

Conference Session

Research Experience in Stormwater Management

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vinod K. Lohani, Virginia Tech

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

, from 40+ academic institutions all over thecountry graduated from this Site during the summers of 2007, 08, 09, 11, 12, and 13. SixResearch Proceedings, one for each summer, and 40 publications document research findings ofthe Site. A summary of Site assessment activities and findings, tracking results of REU fellows’academic/professional career, and lessons learned are included.1.0 IntroductionIn 2008 the US National Academy of Engineering (NAE) announced 14 Grand Challenges inengineering that are awaiting solutions in the 21st century. This list includes the challenge to“Provide Access to Clean Water”1. Water is the critical element for supplying food and energy,safeguarding human health, and maintaining national security. Increasing

Conference Session

Global Perspective and Experiential Learning in Civil Engineering

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John E. Greenleaf P.E., Quinnipiac University; Emils Stires Schnore, Independent construction professional; Patrick M. Strenk P.E., Golder Associates, Inc.

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

following this career path, a working relationship with constructionprofessionals is often a daily reality. Likewise, in the state government sector, the proportion ofcivil engineers is dwarfed by an array of non-engineering professions. However, constructionprofessionals again represent a significant proportion of these industry occupations (6.3%).From this data, it can be seen that the civil engineering profession in general is exceedinglydiverse, and as such, these percentages may not necessarily represent the actual day–to-dayinteractions of any given engineer. However, considering these industry trends, some broadconclusions can be drawn regarding the career of a civil engineer and the appropriate level ofDCP participation in a typical

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Innovative Techniques in Structural Engineering Courses

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James H. Hanson, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; John Aidoo, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Kyle Kershaw P.E., Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Matthew D. Lovell P.E., Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Haaken Hagen-Atwell; Matthew James Ross, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Civil Engineering

, Indiana, I made the decision during my senior year to attend Rose- Hulman Institute of Technology over Purdue University despite it being right in my back yard and avail- able at a fraction of the tuition costs of Rose. The prestige and reputation of Rose-Hulman attracted me to Terre Haute, Indiana as well as the opportunities it offered. All things considered, it seemed like the right decision to forgo my hometown college and venture away from home to pursue an excellent edu- cation. During my tenure at Rose-Hulman, I was a four-year varsity letter winner on the Swimming and Diving Team. I was voted as a team captain by my teammates for both my Junior and Senior campaigns. Throughout my academic career at Rose-Hulman

Conference Session

Innovative Techniques in Structural Engineering Courses

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew W. Roberts, University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Angela Marie Jones, University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Michael K. Thompson, University of Wisconsin, Platteville

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

students ex-pressed appreciation for how well-organized the instructor was and they indicated that the waythe course was organized made it easy to determine the important concepts.Using these findings from the focus group, a survey was developed and administered to bothclasses (CEE 3110 and CEE 3150). The survey explored the following questions: 1. Were the students in CEE 3110 more uncertain about their class grade than the compari- son group (CEE 3150)? 2. Were expectations for exams more clear for students in CEE 3110 as compared to the comparison group? 3. Did CEE 3110 students find the material to be more useful to their future career than stu- dents in the comparison group? (This question was included to assess the

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Raise the Bar – Visions for the Future, Bodies of Knowledge, and Accreditation Vicissitudes.

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stuart G. Walesh P.E., S. G. Walesh Consulting

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

capability examples, see Appendix E for an example of a TechnicalCapability which is Capability 5, Design, and then Appendix F for an example of aProfessional Practice Capability that being 20, Business Aspects of Engineering.Uses of the Engineering Body of KnowledgeThe EBOK can be useful, in a variety of ways, to various members of the profession andthose with whom they interact; it is not an abstract concept. The EBOK is a foundationon which professionals prepare for and build careers and from which they communicateabout their profession to others. Page 24.945.14

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Topics Related to Civil Engineering Curriculum

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen P. Mattingly, University of Texas, Arlington; Yvette Pearson Weatherton, University of Texas, Arlington; Andrew P. Kruzic P.E., University of Texas, Arlington; Heather L. Frost; Ziaur Rahman, The University of Texas at Arlington

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Civil Engineering

. Correlation analysis is also performed on several factorsfrom the pretests and posttests.Data Analysis and ResultsPaired t-testOverallThe primary assessment strategy utilizes the CAT© test, which is administered at the beginningand end of the civil engineering program. The first comparison investigates whether a change inthe CAT© score occurs for nineteen students who have graduated and also entered the civilengineering program after the beginning of this research project. In this comparison, the data setis a paired set of the early and late program CAT© scores. The hypothesis for this comparisonfollows: Ho: μ1= μ2: There is no significant difference between the early and late career CAT© scores. HA: μ1α(=0.1), which

Conference Session

Innovative Assessment Techniques in Civil Engineering Courses

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Erik R. Wright P.E., United States Military Academy; Joseph P Hanus, U.S. Military Academy

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

rather than a one-class exposure.Civil Engineering Program at the United States Military AcademyThe mission of the United States Military Academy has evolved since the institution’s inceptionin 18028:To educate, train, and inspire XXXXXXX so that each graduate is a commissioned leader ofcharacter committed to the values of Duty, Honor, Country, and prepared for a career ofprofessional excellence and service to the Nation as an XXXXXXXXXXXXX.The Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering is one of thirteen academic departments atthe United States Military Academy and is ABET accredited. The Department’s missionsupports the Academy’s with focus on educating and inspiring students in the fields of civil andmechanical engineering9:To

Conference Session

Innovative Teaching Techniques in the Classroom

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sean A. Wirth; Abbie B. Liel , University of Colorado Boulder ; John S. McCartney, University of Colorado Boulder

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Civil Engineering

received BSCE and MSCE degrees from the University of Colorado Boulder and a PhD degree in civil engineering from the University of Texas at Austin. Dr. McCartney’s research interests include unsaturated soil mechanics, geosynthetics, and thermally active geotechnical systems. He has received several research awards, including the NSF Faculty Early Development (CAREER) Award in 2011, the Croes medal from ASCE in 2012, the DFI Young Professor Award in 2012, and the Young IGS Award from the International Geosynthetics Society in 2008. His teaching efforts were recognized by the 2012 Shamsher Prakash Prize for Excellence in Teaching of Geotechnical Engineering. For his service on ASTM committee D18 on Soil and Rock, he has

Conference Session

Topics Related to Civil Engineering Curriculum

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jim Nelson, Brigham Young University; Erick Hollenbaugh; M. Brett Borup, Brigham Young University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

undergraduateengineering programs. They are largely the result of engineering programs seeking to bettermeet the needs of industry and have become so important that ABET requires universities toinclude them [1]. Nevertheless, capstone programs vary widely from school to school and asingle definition that applies to all programs does not exist. According to Fairchild and Taylor[2] , capstone projects are “culminating experiences in which students synthesize the skills theyhave acquired, integrate cross-disciplinary knowledge, and connect theory and application in Page 24.1344.2preparation for entry into a career.” Durel [3] offers another perspective stating

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Division Poster Session

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Floraliza Bornilla Bornasal, Oregon State University; Shane A. Brown P.E., Oregon State University

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Civil Engineering

engineers. He is the recipient of the NSF CAREER Award in 2011 and multiple research and teaching awards. Page 24.1005.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 Prevalence of inscriptions in transportation engineering text: Clues to contextAbstractThe purpose of this study is to provide insight into contemporary use of inscriptions, whichinclude visual representations such as equations, tables, graphs, diagrams, and photographs, inrepresenting a specific transportation engineering concept (sight distance) within three types oftextual resources. These

Conference Session

Global Perspective and Experiential Learning in Civil Engineering

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrea L. Welker, Villanova University; Seri Park, Villanova University; Susan B. Mackey-Kallis, Villanova University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

kinds oflearning: global (denoting the systems and phenomena that transcend national borders),international (focusing on the nations and their relationships), and intercultural (focusing onknowledge and skills to understand and navigate cultural differences).”1 They sum it up by usingthe same language that appears in the Body of Knowledge2, stating that that global learningrepresents the “knowledge, skills, and attitudes” required by students to apply global learningconcepts to their lives and careers. ACE works with participating institutions to audit and assessexisting international initiatives, to develop a strategy for comprehensive internationalizationaligned with mission, to articulate specific goals, and to assess progress towards these

Conference Session

Innovative Techniques in Structural Engineering Courses

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeffrey A. Laman, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Mary Lynn Brannon, Pennsylvania State University, University Park

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

situations later in their careers. The course could be considered fastpaced with weekly, comprehensive, open-ended design problems.  The course meets three times per week for 50 minutes over a 15-week fall semester for a total of 44 meetings.  The course is a senior level elective that is a prerequisite for the structures focus capstone design course.  The Fall 2013 class consisted of 8 women, 55 men, and 7 international students.  Total enrollment of 63 students represents the largest since the course was taught due to a new prerequisite requirement to reach the structures focus capstone course. Page

Conference Session

Raise the Bar – Visions for the Future, Bodies of Knowledge, and Accreditation Vicissitudes.

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen J. Ressler PE, Engineering Encounters; Thomas A. Lenox , Dist.M.ASCE, F.ASEE, American Society of Civil Engineers

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

Finance from Long Island University, and a Ph.D. degree in Civil Engineering from Lehigh University. Dr. Lenox served for over 28 years as a commis- sioned officer in the U.S Army Field Artillery in a variety of leadership positions in the U.S., Europe, and East Asia. He retired at the rank of Colonel. During his military career, Dr. Lenox also spent 15 years on the engineering faculty of USMA – including five years as the Director of the Civil Engineering Division. Upon his retirement from the U.S. Army in 1998, he joined the staff of the American Soci- ety of Civil Engineers (ASCE). In his position as educational staff leader of ASCE, he managed several new educational initiatives – collectively labeled as Project

Conference Session

Innovative Teaching Techniques in the Classroom

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James L. Klosky P.E., U.S. Military Academy; Scott M. Katalenich, U.S. Military Academy; Berndt Spittka P.E., U.S. Military Academy; Seamus F. Freyne, Mississippi State University

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Civil Engineering

) ______ Page 24.762.15BONUS! This Presentation Rocked!! (0-5) ______ CE350 Modified January 4, 2014 DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERINGCE490: SPECIAL TOPICS IN CIVIL ENGINEERING - ENERGY EFFICIENT BUILDINGS Three Minute Follies Conveying Technical Information Quickly and Effectively Communication…your ability to convey information, often technical and complex, will be of crucial importance throughout your career. Can

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BOK2 - Influencing Changes to the ABET Civil Engineering Program Criteria and Civil Engineering Curricula

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Allen C. Estes, California Polytechnic State University; Thomas A. Lenox , Dist.M.ASCE, F.ASEE, American Society of Civil Engineers

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

positions in the U.S., Europe, and East Asia. He retired at the rank of Colonel. During his military career, Dr. Lenox also spent 15 years on the engineering faculty of USMA – including five years as the Director of the Civil Engineering Division. Upon his retirement from the U.S. Army in 1998, he joined the staff of the American Soci- ety of Civil Engineers (ASCE). In his position as educational staff leader of ASCE, he managed several new educational initiatives – collectively labeled as Project ExCEEd (Excellence in Civil Engineering Education). As ASCE’s Executive Vice President, Dr. Lenox led several educational and professional career-development projects for the civil engineering profession – with the overall

Conference Session

Innovative Teaching Techniques in the Classroom

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jayne Marks, University of Pittsburgh; Kevin J. Ketchman, University of Pittsburgh; David R. Riley II, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Lisa Riley Brown, Penn State University; Melissa M. Bilec, University of Pittsburgh

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Civil Engineering

‘Somewhat Confident’ answer frequency, Page 24.1295.7see Figure 3B.After analyzing the answers to the final course reflection survey, some trends were identified.Though the questions did not directly ask about the flipped classroom teaching method,advantages associated with it were frequently mentioned in the student responses. More thanhalf of the UPitt students (16/30) stated that they frequently were able to put their classknowledge to use during activities of the class and that they learned skills that are useful fortheir future or their future careers. Some of the skills mentioned include adaptability (15/30),leadership (18

Conference Session

Research Experience in Stormwater Management

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aimee S. Navickis-Brasch, Gonzaga University; Noel E. Bormann P.E., Gonzaga University; Sue L. Niezgoda P.E., Gonzaga University; Matt Zarecor, Spokane County Stormwater Utility

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Civil Engineering

Paper ID #8598Expanding the Presence of Stormwater Management in Undergraduate CivilEngineeringMs. Aimee S Navickis-Brasch P.E., Gonzaga University Aimee Navickis-Brasch is a registered professional engineer with over twenty years of practitioner experi- ence in Hydraulic and Stormwater Engineering. The majority of her career was spent working for WSDOT Headquarters Hydraulics and Stormwater Office where she was responsible for providing statewide sup- port including; design, research, training,and policy development. Aimee is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering at the University of Idaho with an emphasis in