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Broadening Participation in Civil Engineering

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Megan L. Matthews, University of Illinois Urbana - Champaign; Sotiria Koloutsou-Vakakis, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Ashlynn S. Stillwell, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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Diversity

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

Paper ID #47462CASE STUDY: Project-based integration of societal context with engineeringcommunication and computational thinking in an upper-level civil and environmentalengineering courseDr. Megan L. Matthews, University of Illinois Urbana - Champaign Dr. Megan L. Matthews is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Her work involves developing multiscale computational models to explore plant engineering strategies for sustainably improving the security and equity of global food, water, and environmental systems. Megan earned her

Conference Session

Curricular & Course Design

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Adjo A Amekudzi-Kennedy, Georgia Institute of Technology; Donald Webster, Georgia Institute of Technology; Ellen Zerbe, Georgia Institute of Technology; Susan E Burns P.E., Georgia Institute of Technology; Michael Hunter, Georgia Institute of Technology; Julia Melkers, Arizona State University; Terry Blum, Georgia Institute of Technology; Kevin Haas, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

potential areas of tension in the RED initiative, and introduced us to the Polarity ThinkingFramework to manage these tensions [11]. Examples of areas of tension that surfaced in theearly period of the initiative included concerns that (1) the proposed change(s) would lead toundesirable changes in breadth versus depth of curriculum content, and (2) stressing ofprofessional skills versus engineering skills would lead to less (rather than more) rigor in thecurriculum. The perception that including professional skills development as an integrated partof engineering courses would reduce the rigor of the curriculum was a notion that underlay andwould continue to underlie several discussions during the change process. Another area ofconcern was the

Conference Session

Effective Teaching Potpourri

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John S Popovics P.E., University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Yiming Niu; Sotiria Koloutsou-Vakakis, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Karthik Pattaje; Jacob Henschen, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

visualization ispart of an effort within our department to thread coding, computing and computational thinkingthroughout our CE curriculum. The departmental initiative and the scholarly framework for thiscase study are presented in [5]. The goal is to integrate high-level interpreted programminglanguages into problem solving in all courses, thus boosting student computational andcomputational thinking skills, all within the CE discipline. Our students are first introduced toPython and R in required 1st and 2nd year courses. The next important step is to continuepracticing and building upon these skills in upper-level courses so that students becomeconfident users of these tools in problem solving, data analysis and visualization.The case study course

Conference Session

The Real World-Project-Based & Experiential Learning

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mojtaba Naseri, Morgan State University; Pelumi Olaitan Abiodun, Morgan State University; Oludare Adegbola Owolabi P.E., Morgan State University

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

develop an educational modulefor integrating SC concepts into civil engineering courses. The method of creating these moduleshas the following steps: • Finding needs: Find gaps between the current civil engineering curriculum and SC concepts • Module Design: Each module must fulfill the following items: - Introduction to theory: Develop basic knowledge of SC for students - Hands-on activities: Introduce software and tools for hands-on activities related to SC concepts - Real-world case studies: Define projects for students to involve them in modeling and simulating SC challenges such as urban planning and smart traffic design. - Integration with existing curriculum3- Implementation of

Conference Session

Self-Efficacy & Mindset

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sarah Rajkumari Jayasekaran, University of Florida; Idalis Villanueva Alarcón, University of Florida; Jeremy A. Magruder Waisome, University of Florida

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Diversity

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

Paper ID #47994Visualizing and Modeling a Growth Mindset in an STEM design courseDr. Sarah Rajkumari Jayasekaran, University of Florida Sarah Jayasekaran is an Instructional Assistant Professor at the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering. Her work focuses on integrating smart technology to enhance engineering education and student engagement. She serves as Director-at-Large for ASEE-WIED and is actively involved in mentoring and student success initiatives. Her research centers on designing and evaluating educational tools that drive meaningful learning outcomes.Idalis Villanueva Alarc´on, University of Florida

Conference Session

Civil Engineering in the Age of AI

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Philip J. Parker P.E., University of Wisconsin - Platteville; Frederick Paige, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Mike Sewell, Gresham Smith

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

, connectivity and provide input on funding in advance of the latest transportation bill. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Professional Preparation of Students for the Integration of AI into the Practice of Civil and Environmental EngineeringAbstractThe Center for Infrastructure Transformation and Education (CIT-E) held an online workshop onAugust 21, 2024 titled “Professional Preparation of CEE Students for the Realities of AI in theWorkplace.” Sixty-eight participants attended, mostly faculty and staff from civil andenvironmental engineering departments in North America.The workshop included a facilitated conversation. Responses were collected using the onlinecollaboration tool

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL) Poster Session

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew Paul Summerfield, Wentworth Institute of Technology; John Peter Voccio; Wenye Camilla Kuo-Dahab, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Brian Ernst, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Chris Bode-Aluko, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

Paper ID #48093BOARD # 52: Integrating Material Focused on Climate Change into ExistingCourses in a Civil Engineering Degree ProgramProf. Andrew Paul Summerfield, Wentworth Institute of Technology Dr. Andrew Summerfield is an Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering at Wentworth Institute of Technology. He received his BSCE (2013) from Tufts University and his MS (2018) and PhD (2021) in structural engineering from Northeastern University. His graduate research focused on the structural dynamics of offshore wind turbines. He is interested in developing teaching materials that help engineering students understand the broader

Conference Session

ABET, PE, and CEBOK

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shenghua Wu, University of South Alabama; Min-Wook Kang, University of South Alabama; John Cleary, University of South Alabama

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

, understanding and applying standards, codes, and specifications isessential for career success and closely aligns with ABET student outcomes, which support theprogram’s educational objectives to prepare graduates for professional engineering practice.However, a significant gap exists in how engineering faculty systematically integrate theteaching of these concepts into the curriculum. This pilot study at the University of SouthAlabama aims to address this gap by utilizing Bloom’s learning framework to design learningmodules that can be incorporated into existing civil engineering courses. These modules spanvarious levels, including an introductory freshman course, sophomore-level mechanics ofmaterials, junior-level civil engineering materials, and

Conference Session

Sustainability & Civil Engineering

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Julius Ogaga Etuke, Morgan State University; Adeolu Victor Banjo, Morgan State University; Micheal Oketunde Okegbola, Morgan State University; Pelumi Olaitan Abiodun, Morgan State University; Oludare Adegbola Owolabi P.E., Morgan State University

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Diversity

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

sustainability education has often been insufficiently integrated into traditionalengineering programs [10]. This gap is especially significant in Historically Black Colleges andUniversities (HBCUs), where culturally responsive approaches to sustainability education areessential for addressing the unique infrastructure needs of underrepresented communities.This study aims to assess civil engineering graduate students' knowledge and perceptions ofsustainable infrastructure development at an HBCU. The research will present the findings of theEvaluation in which sustainability principles are embedded in the institution’s curriculum andfaculty initiatives, and it will explore the barriers and motivators influencing students' engagementwith sustainable

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Civil Engineering & Leadership Division Joint Session

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Binita Acharya, Colorado State University; Rebecca A Atadero P.E., Colorado State University; Mehmet Egemen Ozbek; Fawzi Khalife, Colorado State University

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Diversity

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL), Engineering Leadership Development Division (LEAD)

Paper ID #47355Social Equity Perspectives in Transportation EducationMs. Binita Acharya, Colorado State University Binita Acharya is a Graduate Research Assistant and Master’s student in Construction Management at Colorado State University. She holds an undergraduate degree in Architecture and has professional experience in both the design and construction sectors. Her research focuses on integrating social equity and sustainability into construction and engineering educationDr. Rebecca A Atadero P.E., Colorado State University Rebecca Atadero is a professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at

Conference Session

Civil Engineering & Leadership Division Joint Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Monica Pickenpaugh PE, United States Air Force Academy; Owen Sedej P.E., United States Air Force Academy; Brad Wambeke P.E., United States Air Force Academy; Joseph Pickenpaugh PE, PMP, NORAD and USNORTHCOM J4

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL), Engineering Leadership Development Division (LEAD)

Civil Engineer education. Students are prepared for leadershipchallenges by developing them in a curriculum incorporating leadership challenges throughoutthe program. Leadership levels and types of leadership learning vary from learning interpersonalskills to leading small and large teams. Delivery methods include guest speakers, hands-onlearning, capstone, and full-scale events with specific objectives. Multiple opportunities areprovided for personal leadership, group leadership, and team leadership. Leadershipresponsibilities and expectations are increased over time.Learning leadership is an iterative approach requiring multiple experiences at different levels[15]. This work explores leadership theory and practice in civil engineering

Conference Session

The Real World-Project-Based & Experiential Learning

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jose Capa Salinas, University of St. Thomas; Manuel Salmeron, Purdue University; Herta Montoya, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Morgan R Broberg, University of Arkansas; Shivam Sharma, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Hyewon Hailey Seo, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Jorge Rojas, Lyles School of Civil and Construction Engineering, Purdue University, U.S.

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

–157, Apr. 2010, doi: 10.1002/j.2168-9830.2010.tb01051.x.[11] E. Buckley et al., “An interdisciplinary approach to high school curriculum development: Swarming Powered by Neuroscience,” in 2022 IEEE Integrated STEM Education Conference (ISEC), Princeton, NJ, USA: IEEE, Mar. 2022, pp. 1–8. doi: 10.1109/ISEC54952.2022.10025252.[12] A. L. Beck and E. J. Cha, “Board 44: Work-In-Progress: What Goes into an Engineering Decision: An Infrastructure Decision-Making Game for Exploratory Equity Learning,” presented at the 2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Jun. 2023. Accessed: Jan. 07, 2025. [Online]. Available: https://peer.asee.org/board-44-work-in-progress-what-goes- into-an-engineering-decision-an

Conference Session

Effective Teaching Potpourri

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Danielle Gao, Smith College; Glenn W Ellis, Smith College; Amy Azogue Irigoyen, Smith College; Chon-sa Cardona, Smith College

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

common misconceptions. Thisway, complex technical content is adapted into a more engaging and immersive narrative format.Anticipated ResultsExposure to an experimental curriculum that integrates AI and transmedia storytelling isanticipated to increase student engagement, content retention, and deep learning. It is expectedthat female students, in particular, will report higher engagement and a stronger sense ofbelonging in the course due to the inclusion of diverse role models and narratives. Qualitativedata from student surveys and course feedback reports are expected to show that students feelmore interested in the course content and that they have learned more deeply and meaningfullycompared to a traditional curriculum. Quantitative data

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL) Poster Session

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jalil Kianfar, Saint Louis University; Sridhar S. Condoor, Saint Louis University; Danahe Marmolejo, Saint Louis University

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

zone traffic control, and smart cities and connected and autonomous vehicles. Dr. Kianfar work has been supported by Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT), Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), among others. Dr. Kianfar also has an interest in engineering education research including blended learning environments, active and collaborative learning, and STEM outreach. Dr. Kianfar is a member of Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE), American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), and American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE). Dr. Kianfar is a certified Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) and Road Safety Professional (RSP I).Dr. Sridhar S. Condoor, Saint Louis University Professor

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Games & Competitions for Civil Engineering Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Benjamin Z. Dymond, Northern Arizona University; Matthew K Swenty P.E., Virginia Military Institute

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

a competitive spirit, are highly motivatedto compete against other students and universities, and benefit from adding competitions as partof their education [13, 20, 12].Because of the open-ended problem statements in competitions, these projects may be used inclasses or as part of an engineering curriculum. The student learning objectives, and morespecifically CE program criteria for ABET, may be connected to student competitions. Someuniversities even implement student competitions in capstone-style or independent study coursesto expose students to teamwork, communication skills, and application of design knowledge [10,21]. Many of these skills are desired by industry and help students become career-ready [22].Equipping graduates for the

Conference Session

Effective Teaching Potpourri

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Adeed Khan, University of Nebraska - Lincoln; Logan Andrew Perry, University of Nebraska - Lincoln; Jacob Henschen, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Ann C Sychterz Ph.D., P.Eng, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

trying to extrapolate or parallel to internal force diagrams, andthere’s not [a relationship] in the way they’re trying to see it.” - Participant DEducators can help by integrating software tools that dynamically generate influence lines andconnect them to practical examples, such as bridges with moving loads. Simplifying theintroduction of these diagrams and demonstrating their real-world applications can make theconcept more accessible.Spatial Design and ConstructabilityDesigning structures in three dimensions requires an understanding of spatial relationships andthe ability to visualize stress distributions within a system. Constructability—the practicalaspects of assembling a structure, such as tying rebar or pouring concrete—is

Conference Session

Self-Efficacy & Mindset

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ghina Absi, Vanderbilt University

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Diversity

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

with social justice work. These studies provide valuable insights into the integration of socialjustice in engineering education, demonstrating its significance in developing engineers who are notonly technically proficient but also socially conscious and ethically responsible. This work aims to show that a hands-on real-world problem intervention at a specific time during astudent’s academic development could affect their interest in STEM subjects. We explore the effect ofan immersive STEM outreach program in civil engineering with a social justice aspect to it on a groupof 23 juniors in high school. The author designed an academically appropriate project based on a civilengineering core statics course application centering on one of the

Conference Session

Effective Teaching Potpourri

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shinae Jang, University of Connecticut; Christa L. Taylor, University of Connecticut

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

]. These frameworks ensure that engineering graduates meet industryexpectations, adapt to technological advancements, and foster effective multidisciplinarycollaboration. Given these factors, embedding professionalism into engineering curricula is widelyrecognized as critical to career success and long-term professional development. [7]-[9]As an ABET-accredited institution, in our institution, professionalism is integrated into curricularand co-curricular activities including freshman design courses, senior capstone projects,professional seminars, and extracurricular activities such as ASCE student chapter events, mockinterviews, and competitions. Project-based learning pedagogy has also been incorporated intojunior-level design courses; however

Conference Session

Broadening Participation in Civil Engineering

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rodolfo Valdes-Vasquez, Colorado State University; Kristen L. Sanford P.E., Lafayette College; Frederick Paige, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Scott Rosas; Philip J. Parker P.E., University of Wisconsin - Platteville

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Diversity

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

Paper ID #48606Countering Systemic Racism in Infrastructure Education: A Group ConceptMapping Study on Priorities for Educating Future EngineersDr. Rodolfo Valdes-Vasquez, Colorado State University Dr. Rodolfo Valdes-Vasquez is an Associate Professor in the Department of Construction Management at Colorado State University. His research, teaching, and engagement align with sustainable design and construction topics. He has received grant funding from federal and state agencies and private organizations. Rodolfo has taught multiple courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and he is well-versed in the

Conference Session

Broadening Participation in Civil Engineering

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew L Gillen, Northeastern University; Cassandra J McCall, Utah State University; Gisele Bury, Northeastern University; Logan Andrew Perry, University of Nebraska - Lincoln

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Diversity

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

moresalient within the context of civil engineering, a trade-heavy industry awash with physical andsocial demands associated with the design and construction of the built environment. However,civil engineering graduates may pursue a variety of positions, including those that are moreoffice-based (e.g., structural designer) and those that require significant time outdoors (e.g., fieldinspector, construction manager, etc.). For this reason, the civil engineering discipline offers aunique opportunity to integrate disabled perspectives into the profession, diversify theengineering workforce, and ultimately, promote the overall accessibility of the spaces in whichsociety functions.In this paper, we provide an overview of the work conducted in the first

Conference Session

Sustainability & Civil Engineering

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dalya Ismael, Old Dominion University; Vukica M. Jovanovic, Old Dominion University; Murat Kuzlu, Old Dominion University; Charles Lowe, Old Dominion University; Lisa Bosman, Purdue University

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

competencies such as systemsthinking, environmental responsibility, and interdisciplinary problem-solving, aligning with theglobal emphasis on life cycle thinking and sustainable systems integration [3].This study applies the EOP framework to the Sustainable Building Practices course within theCivil Engineering Technology Department, addressing a critical sector responsible for nearly 40%of global carbon emissions and significant resource use [4]. The curriculum revision focuses onthree EOP competencies: Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), Materials Selection (MS), andSystems Thinking (ST). These areas were chosen to address gaps in sustainability education andequip students with practical tools for assessing life-cycle impacts, selecting

Conference Session

Civil Engineering in the Age of AI

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Allen C Estes, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Peter Laursen, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

academic experience without compromising student learning,engineering rigor or academic integrity. This paper describes and assesses the incorporation ofAI into an existing computer laboratory course in an undergraduate structural engineeringprogram.ARCE 352 (Structural Computing I) is a one-unit computer laboratory that is a companioncourse to ARCE 302 (Structural Analysis) in the Architectural Engineering program at CaliforniaPolytechnic State University. The students learn the theory and by-hand methods for findingforces and deflections in indeterminate structures in ARCE 302. In ARCE 352, the students usecommercial software and Python programming to solve more complex problems of the sametype on a computer.After receiving classroom instruction

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL) Poster Session

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ramez Hajj, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign

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Diversity

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

supplemental tool to alsobuild interest and improve learning outcomes in a specific field of engineering. Often, this hasbeen contextualized within the field of experiential learning. For example, Gadola and Chimdanodeveloped a design competition focused on motorbike design which allowed students to performthe design as well as actually test their design by building and driving the motorbikes [4]. Theirfindings indicated that student competitions were an ideal way to implement the experientiallearning concept. Other frameworks have integrated the concept into engineering curricula; forexample, De-Juan et al. [5], who introduced a student design competition into a mechanicalengineering course through involving design assignments in three courses across

Conference Session

Civil Engineering in the Age of AI

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christina Cercone, Manhattan University; Konstantine Aristomenis Mendrinos, Manhattan College; Matthew Volovski, Manhattan College; JUNESEOK LEE, Manhattan University; Medya Fathi, Manhattan University; Mehdi Omidvar, Manhattan University; Shahriar Quayyum, Manhattan College

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

participants that contribute to a better understanding ofeffective engineering education through the use of AI.BackgroundThe educational videos implemented in civil engineering undergraduate courses at ManhattanUniversity were developed as part of an NSF-funded project to expose students to emergingskillsets required to meet the needs of society and be a successful engineer in an evolving anddata-driven profession. Given the limitations of many institutions to add credits above the currentABET accreditation requirements, the research team set out to develop “plug and play”educational videos that could be integrated as supplemental material in existing required courses.As a team of engineering faculty, translating technical knowledge in systems-level

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL) Poster Session

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Priyantha Wijesinghe, University of Vermont; Holly Ann Buckland Parker, University of Vermont; Ethan Zachary Stein, University of Vermont

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

. IntroductionGenerative AI (GenAI) is reshaping education, challenging educators to reconsider what theyteach, how they teach, and how they engage and assess student learning in the classroom. Asstudents are already using these tools in their academic work at a higher rate than we expect [1],taking a proactive and forward-thinking approach to integrating GenAI into engineeringeducation is becoming increasingly important. Such an approach will not only equip studentswith the ability to critically evaluate AI-generated outputs but also encourage them to explore itslimitations and ethical and professional implications.In this case study, the authors explore the integration of two GenAI-based writing assignmentsinto a senior-level design course. The goals of this

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL) Poster Session

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Maria Jose Echeverria, California State University, Sacramento; Julie Fogarty, California State University, Sacramento; Jose E. Garcia, California State University, Sacramento

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Diversity

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

ofinventory, outdated guidelines, and unused resources. These issues make the lab inaccessible andineffective for both faculty and students. Without an organized system, faculty often remainunaware of available materials or how to incorporate them effectively into their teaching, whichin turn limits students' opportunities for hands-on learning.Reorganizing and cataloging the lab’s resources will improve accessibility, clarify availableteaching tools, and support better curriculum integration. This project also involves updatingoutdated manuals and introducing new, interactive physical models to strengthen students’understanding of fundamental engineering concepts. The impact of these updates will beassessed through surveys, focus groups, and grade

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL) Poster Session

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephanie Bunt, University of New Mexico; Anjali Mulchandani, University of New Mexico

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

.” and continues to suggest that this solution is not a favorable one [13]. While outsourcing instruction may reduce curriculum complexity and is one of the easiest to implement administratively, it still caters to the home discipline of the instructor, potentially limiting education of the architect. o Integrated Design Class: Offering an integrated design class in which students from several disciplines work on a building design project over the semester prompts cross disciplinary collaboration. There has been discussion of interdisciplinary design thinking in architectural education, with many case studies suggesting the benefits and barriers in

Conference Session

Civil Engineering & Leadership Division Joint Session

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kevin G. Sutterer, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL), Engineering Leadership Development Division (LEAD)

professional attitudes. • Integrity is firm adherence to a code of especially moral values • Dependability is defined as the quality of being able to be counted on or relied upon • Consideration of Others is thoughtful and sympathetic regard to the needs of others • Flexibility is the ability to change or be changed according to the situation and is critical for civil engineers working within a diverse group and in an ever-changing environment.Fostering Affective LearningCognitive learning. Across our curriculum, we naturally teach cognitive knowledge aboutprofessional attitudes in various course activities. This is mostly because our faculty have allworked in professional practice, so the technical “in

Conference Session

Effective Teaching Potpourri

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sotiria Koloutsou-Vakakis, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Megan L. Matthews, University of Illinois Urbana - Champaign; Jacob Henschen, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; John S Popovics P.E., University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Ashlynn S. Stillwell, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Cheryl Ann Cohen

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Surveying civil engineering student attitudes toward the use of computational tools Sotiria Koloutsou-Vakakis, Megan L. Matthews, Cheryl Cohen, Jacob Henschen, John S. Popovics, Ashlynn S. Stillwell Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Illinois Urbana- Champaign, 205 N. Mathews, Urbana, IL 61801, sotiriak@illinois.eduAbstractThe discussion about integrating computing into curricula of non-computer science engineeringmajors remains open. Such integration is desirable, as computing is an essential tool forengineering practice. In addition, computing can enhance engineering education throughsimulation and

Conference Session

Curricular & Course Design

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Timothy A Wood, The Citadel; Stephanie Laughton, The Citadel; Tess Doeffinger, The Citadel

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

” [9]. A “three theme” approach provides aframework for developing student understanding: 1) an introduction to basic principles isfollowed by 2) experience with mathematical solutions before 3) expanded exploration viamodern software solutions [5]. Similarly, a knowledge integration model calls for introduction,exploration, and reflection [7]. In one case study, teaching activities were scaffolded to matcheach of the six Bloom’s Taxonomy levels [12]. Homework questions at three Bloom’s levels(Understand, Analyze, Evaluate) effectively engaged students in another study [13]. When itcomes to content instruction, three stages of teaching/learning appear frequently in the literature.At the program level, engineering educators have also noted a