Paper ID #45902Using Engineering and Construction Projects to Expand Students’ Knowledgeof World HistoryDr. Kirsten A. Davis, Boise State University Kirsten A. Davis is an Associate Professor in the Construction Management Department within the College of Engineering at Boise State University. Dr. Davis earned a B.Arch. in Architecture and a B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Tennessee, an M.S. in Civil Engineering specializing in Construction Engineering and Management from the University of Colorado, Boulder, and a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering specializing in Construction Engineering and Management from
Tran Duong Nguyen is a licensed architect and master planner with more than 12 years of experience in various project management stages. He has conducted research on Sustainable Design and Energy Efficiency, focusing on Building Information Modeling (BIM), Digital Twin (DT), and Modular Construction (MC). Tran is also working on developing performance certification techniques for green building rating systems and Life Cycle Assessments. He is an enthusiastic doctoral researcher with a Master of Science degree in Construction Management from Kennesaw State University and is continuing his academic career as a Ph.D. student in Building Construction at the Georgia Institute of Technology in the Fall of 2022. Tran is
New York Metropolitan Section Geo-Institute, provides expert witness services related to Civil Engineering projects, and has several years of industry experience in design of earth dams, earth retaining structures, and deep foundations.JUNESEOK LEE, Manhattan College Dr. Juneseok Lee specializes in drinking water systems and their crucial infrastructure, including water distribution and building water systems. His primary mission is to ensure the provision of clean, healthy, and drinkable water through reliable, resilient and sustainable infrastructure systems. His notable research has garnered substantial support from prestigious organizations such as the National Science Foundation, the US Environmental
Paper ID #46838BOARD #114: Empowering Future Engineers: The Role of Advanced Technologyin Construction Safety EducationDr. Yanxiao Feng, New Jersey Institute of Technology Dr. Yanxiao Feng is an Assistant professor of Construction Engineering Technology (CET) in the School of Applied Engineering and Technology at NJIT. She creatively designed two courses focused on construction computing and safety last year, targeting the fundamental and essential skills needed in the industry. This year, she participated in a project aimed at developing a training program for computer-aided construction operations for diverse participants
at The University of Texas at San Antonio. He received his Ph.D. in Environmental Design and Planning from the CoDr. Rachel Mosier P.E., Oklahoma State University Dr. Rachel Mosier is an Associate Professor at Oklahoma State University, with a background in structural engineering and project management. Dr. Mosier has received regional and international teaching awards through the Associated Schools of Construction ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Exploring AI’s Role in Transforming Construction Industry PracticesAbstractThis research explores the transformative impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on advancedconstruction technologies. The study investigates how AI
Paper ID #47918Students as Consultants - The Clarkson Construction Engineering ManagementConsulting GroupLt. Col. Erik Backus, Clarkson University Erik C. Backus, PhD, PE, is a Professor of Practice at Clarkson University and the Howard E. Lechler Director of the Construction Engineering Management (CEM) program, teaching and supporting undergraduate, graduate, and other students and trainees. He has a bevy of expertise, experience, and knowledge in instructing project based engineering courses working closely with industry and community partners. Erik has spearheaded the Clarkson Civil & Environmental Engineering (CEE
and Education: A Review of Current Trends and Future DirectionsAbstractThe construction sector has experienced significant technological advancements in recent years,with Building Information Modeling (BIM) playing a crucial role in enhancing project efficiencyand collaboration. This study investigates the integration of Virtual Reality (VR) in construction,emphasizing its potential to revolutionize various aspects of the building process, includingdesign, planning, project management, and stakeholder collaboration. VR empowersstakeholders by enabling informed decision-making, issue detection, and operationaloptimization through real-time visualization and simulation in immersive 3D environments.Meanwhile, BIM provides a
. As a passionate educator, Dr. Naganathan develops a curriculum that combines theoretical knowledge with hands-on AR/VR experiences, preparing students to design and analyze construction projects. Currently, Dr. Naganathan is working on research projects aimed at improving energy efficiency in existing buildings and exploring the potential of AR/VR in construction education. His dedication to fostering innovation in sustainable construction inspires the next generation of construction managers to create a more energy-efficient built environment. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Sensing and Mapping Technologies in Construction/Engineering Education: Why
Paper ID #48609Implementing Smart City And Autonomous Vehicle Concepts into ConstructionManagement (CM), Civil Engineering (CE) And Architectural Education ProgramsDr. Kasim Korkmaz, Eastern Michigan University Dr. Kasim Korkmaz is a Professor in Civil Engineering and Construction Management at Eastern Michigan University. He was previously with Michigan State University. Prior to entering academics, Dr. Korkmaz worked as a project engineer in Pennsylvania. He has conducted risk assessment projects on several major projects throughout the country, Europe, and the Middle East. He has extensive background in research and
withfaculty members to evaluate teaching capacity and technical requirements Kumar and Smith [14]and Liu and Watson [15]. We specifically examined the feasibility of integrating expert lectures,site visits, and collaborative projects within existing time constraints.Strategy development and validationFinally, we developed and validated enhancement strategies through a multi-step process.Proposed modifications were evaluated against successful curriculum transformation casesdocumented in recent literature Park et al. [19] and Rodriguez and Chen [22]. Each enhancementstrategy was assessed based on three key criteria: implementation complexity, resourcerequirements, and expected learning outcomes. The validation process included preliminaryfeedback from
tools not only contributes to current projects, butpotentially helps in the development of future tools as well. This training should start at the mostformative steps; construction engineering and management programs must embrace this burdenof preparing its graduates for work in environments dominated by AI.The benefits of the integration of AI in construction practice have been enumerated by manyresearchers and even labeled as indisputable [1]. According to Regona et al. [2], the benefits ofthe use of AI include the prevention of cost overruns, improvements in safety, increasedefficiency in management of project plans, and growth of productivity on sites. They also statedthat the use of AI technologies has enhanced automated processes
Engineering Education, 2025 ENHANCING ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL TRAJECTORIES THROUGH COMPETITIVE PARTICIPATION: INSIGHTS FROM THE 2024 NAHB STUDENT DESIGN COMPETITIONABSTRACTIn February 2024, undergraduate students from the Construction Engineering Technology andArchitecture programs at our institution participated in two national design competitions under theauspices of the National Association of Home Builders NAHB Student Chapter for the first time,achieving commendable success with the receipt of two trophies. This paper presents the findingsfrom a survey conducted among the students directly involved in the competition projects, thosewho assisted with the projects, traveled to the International Builders' Show (IBS) in
, suggestingbetter team coordination by the end of the course. Students also showed increased autonomyand a stronger sense of belonging, and they valued peer feedback and small-team work more.However, the rise in stress associated with teamwork highlights the importance of integratingcollaborative skill development earlier in the curriculum.Keywords: Collaboration, Construction Engineering, Capstone Project, Teamwork skills,Sense of belonging, self-efficacyIntroductionThe construction industry faces significant challenges due to the complex andmultidisciplinary nature of its projects. Effective teams in this sector must coordinate varioustasks, from design to execution, often within dynamic and rapidly changing environments.However, recurring issues such as
Assistant Professor of Construction Engineering at Florida A&M University’s School of Architecture and Engineering Technology. His research expertise includes risk analysis, cost estimating, and concrete materials research. Dr. Khalafalla has contributed extensively to projects sponsored by the Department of Energy and the Tennessee Department of Transportation, conducting studies in sustainability, risk analysis, cost estimation, and concrete performance. He also has significant expertise in STEM education and research, particularly in innovative teaching methodologies and curriculum development aimed at enhancing student engagement in STEM fields. Dr. Khalafalla has authored numerous peer-reviewed journal articles
, better accuracy, fewer errors, faster completion ofprojects, and better ergonomics as possible benefits from automation. The challenges that wereidentified through the third question can generally be classified into two categories. Most ofthese challenges are directly related to the nature of the construction industry. These include thedynamic and ever changing environment of construction project sites, preconceptions aboutautomation, concerns about safety, the reluctance in the adoption of new strategies, and thedesign-bid-build method that tends to hinder collaboration. The other challenges have to do withresources and include the availability of adequate budgets for research and development in thefield, the need to allocate more resources at
Paper ID #46757Educating for DEI in Construction Engineering: Translating Findings onDisability Considerations on Worksites into Pedagogy and Course ContentProf. Sarah Jayne Hitt, New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering Dr. Sarah Jayne Hitt is the Lead for Transferable Skills at the Centre for Advanced Timber Technology and Founding Professor of Liberal Studies at the New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering in Hereford, UK. She specializes in curriculum development as well as integrating ethics, sustainability, and communication into engineering education, and serves as project manager for the Engineering
classroom environment. These activities included anicebreaker game, individual meetings with the instructor, a boot camp, an in-class term project,classmate tutor, and team quiz. Using exploratory factor analysis (EFA), the six activities weregrouped into two latent factors. The first latent factor included four activities: the icebreakergame, boot camp, team quiz, and in-class term project. The second latent factor consists of theindividual meetings with the instructor and classmate tutor. Based on the characteristics of theseactivities, the first latent factor was categorized as “Team,” while the second latent factor wascategorized as “Individual.” Using structural equation modeling (SEM), the influence of thesetwo latent factors on students
bridging the divide between industry practice and educational innovation to support the future-ready construction workforce. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Identifying the Learning Needs of Construction Professionals for Artificial IntelligenceAbstractThe integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in the construction industry is gaining momentum,driven by its potential to enhance project efficiency, safety, and innovation. However, thesuccessful adoption of AI technologies relies heavily on the ability of construction professionalsto understand, implement, and manage these new technologies. Despite the growing presence ofAI, a significant gap remains in the
Poly Pomona). He is a registered Professional Engineer (Civil - Construction) in Texas. He has worked in the industry for nine years and he has conducted several research projects about engineering education, construction labor productivity, and construction sustainability. He earned a Ph.D. and an M.S. in Civil Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin (UT-Austin) and a B.S. in Architectural Engineering from Hanyang University, ERICA. He is a member of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE), the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and the Project Management Institute (PMI).Allan Ng, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona ©American Society for
applications. He is a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the state of Florida and has also earned certifications as a Project Management Professional (PMP) and LEED AP BD+C.Mr. Cade M. Cratsley, Florida Gulf Coast University Mr. Cade M. Cratsley is an undergraduate student pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering at Florida Gulf Coast University. He is a member of the ElectriAI+ Lab, led by Dr. Chau, where he actively contributes to research on the application of artificial intelligence in the construction industry. Beyond his academic endeavors, Cade demonstrates his leadership and organizational skills as a food service manager at Five Guys, showcasing a strong work ethic and a commitment to excellence in both his
Paper ID #46803WIP: Utilizing short-format videos to enhance science communication in AECOStudentsDavid Francisco Coronado David Francisco Coronado Soria is a civil engineering graduaded at Universidad San Francisco de Quito with experience in research, teaching, and construction. His work focuses on sustainable design, structural analysis, and community development. He has collaborated on scientific publications, worked as a teaching assistant, and led engineering projects with social impact through Engineers Without Borders. He is now a candidate for a Master in Structural Engineering at the University of Porto to
of teaching. His efforts in leading the Sustainable Buildings program were recognized with the 2019 Award for Excellence in Education Abroad Curriculum Design. He has also worked as a construction project engineer, consultant, and safety inspector. He believes that educating the next generation of professionals will play a pivotal role in sustainability standard practices. In terms of engagement, Dr. Valdes-Vasquez has served as the USGBC student club’s adviser and the ASC Sustainability Team’s faculty coach since 2013. He is currently serving as a CSU President’s Sustainability Commission member, among multiple other committees. In addition, he is involved with various professional organizations at the national
collaborativepatterns in pair interactions, especially in language learning contexts [31]. Online teamworkstudies conducted in programming courses show that increased peer communication promotesbetter learning outcomes, hence showcasing the potential of technology for supportingcollaboration [32]. However, traditional discourse patterns often prevail in students'communicative choices even when collaborative activities are clearly introduced [33, 34]. Toolsand methods such as project based learning (PBL) and the use of project charters in PBLenvironments provides a platform for structured coordination and facilitating increasedcollaboration in the educational settings [35]. It is therefore important to note that effectivecollaboration requires a balance between
practices likecircular construction, and the challenges faced by stakeholders in implementing these practices.Participants included project managers, contractors, consulting engineers, forensic engineers,city code inspectors, sustainability professionals, insurance agents, lawyers, and homeowners.The interview data were analyzed using a qualitative content analysis approach. All interviewswere transcribed into Word documents to ensure accurate documentation of participants’responses, providing a detailed record of the conversations. These transcriptions were carefullyreviewed to identify key themes and insights. A structured table was developed to systematicallycategorize and organize the data under three main headers: (1) impact of disasters
Paper ID #45764Determinants and Obstacles in the Selection of Construction-Related AcademicPrograms: A Student PerspectiveDr. Saeed Rokooei, Mississippi State University Saeed Rokooei is an associate professor in the Department of Building Construction Science at Mississippi State University. Dr. Rokooei’s primary research interests include community resilience, engineering education, simulation and serious games, project management methodologies, data analytics, creativity and innovation, and emerging technologies.Mr. George D Ford, Mississippi State University Dr. George Ford P.E. is a Professor in Mississippi State’s
coordinator at California State University, Northridge. He earned his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from Florida State University in 2007. He earned hisM.S. degree in Civil Engineering from Oklahoma State University in 2002 and his B.E. degree inCivil Engineering fromBeirut Arab University in Lebanon. Previous to joining the academic life, Dr. Ghanem was highly involved in Civil/Construction Management projects performing design, estimate, and schedule of Pre-Engineered Steel Buildings. In addition to the mentioned duties, Dr. Ghanem was assisting in creation of project proposals by securing project specifications from clients and communicating the same to design teams, and he was acting as a liaison with client during
practical application skills.The potential for interdisciplinary integration also influenced our selection process. Sustainableconstruction education inherently spans multiple disciplines, including architecture, engineering,environmental science, and project management. We prioritized AI applications that facilitatecross-disciplinary learning experiences, enabling students to understand the complex interactionsbetween different aspects of sustainable building design and operation. Research by Zheng andO'Neill [22] documents how certain AI applications can effectively simulate the interdisciplinarycollaboration that characterizes professional practice, helping students develop the holisticperspective essential for addressing real-world
Materials, Project Management, and Construction EducationDr. Mohsen Garshasby, Mississippi State University Mohsen Garshasby is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Building Construction Science at Mississippi State University. Dr. Garshasby is an architect, researcher, and educator who currently teaches collaborative studio(s) and environmental building systems within the College of Architecture, Art and Design at Mississippi State University. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025The Impact of NACE Competency Integration on Students’Perceived Career Readiness in Construction Management Education Mohsen Goodarzi1, Tamer Breakah2, and Mohsen Garshasby3 1
teaching experiences in K-16 settings. His primary interests in research are class environments in teaching and performance improvements based on the team work and team alignment in consJiyong Choi, Central Connecticut State University Dr. Choi is an assistant professor of construction management at Central Connecticut State University. His research interests include capital project benchmarking, project data analytics, and automated performance assessment. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Enhancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Construction Engineering and Management EducationINTRODUCTIONIn recent years, the principles of Diversity, Equity, and
Paper ID #45767BOARD #113: Circadian Rhythm and Sleep Effect on Undergraduate EngineeringStudentsDr. Saeed Rokooei, Mississippi State University Saeed Rokooei is an associate professor in the Department of Building Construction Science at Mississippi State University. Dr. Rokooei’s primary research interests include community resilience, engineering education, simulation and serious games, project management methodologies, data analytics, creativity and innovation, and emerging technologies.Dr. Raheleh Miralami, Mississippi State UniversityRead Allen Robertson, Mississippi State University ©American