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Expanding Access and Opportunities for M/30
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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Terrence L. Chambers P.E., University of Louisiana, Lafayette
Tagged Divisions
Civil Engineering
AC 2012-3121: REDUCED CREDIT HOURS AND ENGINEERING LICEN-SURE: A PROPOSAL TO BREAK THE IMPASSEDr. Terrence L. Chambers P.E., University of Louisiana, Lafayette Terrence Chambers currently serves as Associate Dean of Engineering at the University of Louisiana, Lafayette. His research interests include engineering design and optimization, artificial intelligence, vir- tual reality, and alternative energy. He is an active member of ASEE, ASME, LES, and is a registered Professional Engineer in Louisiana. Page 25.1106.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012
Conference Session
Reflections on the “Raise the Bar” Initiative (Part I) - Using a Decade of Experience to Chart the Future
Collection
2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
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Jeffrey S. Russell, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Thomas A. Lenox Ph.D., American Society of Civil Engineers
Tagged Divisions
Civil Engineering
AC 2012-3048: THE RAISE THE BAR INITIATIVE: CHARTING THEFUTURE BY UNDERSTANDING THE PATH TO THE PRESENT - ANOVERVIEWDr. Jeffrey S. Russell, University of Wisconsin, Madison Jeffrey S. Russell, Ph.D., P.E., is Vice Provost for Lifelong Learning and Dean of Continuing Studies at the University of Wisconsin, Madison (UW). In this role, Russell is responsible for leading the university’s programs and services for lifelong learners and nontraditional students. Prior to assuming his current po- sition, Russell served as professor and Chair in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) at the UW. In addition to his position as Vice Provost, Russell serves as a professor in the CEE Department, focusing on
Conference Session
Expanding Access and Opportunities for M/30
Collection
2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Andrea L. Welker PE, Villanova University; Leslie Ann McCarthy P.E., Villanova University; John Komlos, Villanova University; Alfred Andrew Fry
Tagged Divisions
Civil Engineering
AC 2012-3311: INFORMATION LITERACY: A FIELD GUIDE FOR THEPATH OF LIFE-LONG LEARNINGDr. Andrea L. Welker PE, Villanova University Andrea L. Welker, Ph.D., P.E., is an Associate Professor in the Civil and Environmental Engineering De- partment at Villanova University. Welker teaches geotechnical engineering courses and conducts research on the geotechnical aspects of stormwater control measures. She is also the Study Abroad Advisor and Assessment Chair for her department.Dr. Leslie Ann McCarthy P.E., Villanova UniversityDr. John Komlos, Villanova University John Komlos is currently an Assistant Professor with the Civil and Environmental Engineering Depart- ment at Villanova University, and he has been a member of the
Conference Session
The Designer of 2020: Innovations in Teaching Design
Collection
2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Kevin G. Sutterer, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Jennifer Mueller PE P.E., Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Michael Robinson P.E., Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Tagged Divisions
Civil Engineering
AC 2012-5388: ”IT’S JUST GOOD ENGINEERING” ONE CASE OF CUR-RICULAR EVOLUTION OF SUSTAINABLE DESIGNDr. Kevin G. Sutterer, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Kevin Sutterer is professor and Head of civil engineering at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology in Terre Haute, Ind. He received B.S. and M.S. degrees in civil engineering at the University of Missour, Rolla, a second M.S. in civil engineering at Purdue University, and a Ph.D. from Georgia Institute of Technology. Although his specialization is geotechnical engineering, he has consulted in environmental and structural engineering, as well, and currently teaches courses in geotechnical and structural engineering. Sutterer was a geotechnical consultant with Soil
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Civil Engineering Poster Session
Collection
2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Fatih Oncul, Southern Polytechnic State University; Wasim Barham P.E., Southern Polytechnic State University; Metin Oguzmert P.E., Southern Polytechnic College of Engr and Engr Tech
Tagged Divisions
Civil Engineering
AC 2012-4932: A FULL-SCALE RUBBLE-HOUSE CONSTRUCTION ANDTESTING PROJECT POWERED BY UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT VOL-UNTEERS WORKFORCEDr. Fatih Oncul, Southern Polytechnic State University Fatih Oncul is an Assistant Professor in Civil Engineering Technology program, Southern Polytechnic State University, Marietta, Ga. He received his doctoral degree from University of Colorado, Denver, in 2001. He is currently teaching geotechnical and foundation engineering related courses. His main research interest areas are finite element analysis, subsurface exploration, soil-structure interaction, and geotechnical earthquake engineering.Dr. Wasim Barham, Southern Polytechnic State UniversityDr. Metin Oguzmert
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Civil Engineering Poster Session
Collection
2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Wei Zheng, Jackson State University; Huiru Shih P.E., Jackson State University; Gordon W Skelton, Jackson State University; Jianjun Yin, Jackson State University
Tagged Divisions
Civil Engineering
AC 2012-5462: IMPLEMENTING SELF-REGULATED LEARNING PRO-CESS MODEL AND ASSESSMENT FOR FACILITATING CIVIL ENGI-NEERING STUDENTS TO MASTER ENGINEERING CONCEPTSProf. Wei Zheng, Jackson State University Dr. Wei Zheng is an Associate Professor of Civil Engineering at Jackson State University. He received his Ph.D. degree in Civil Engineering from University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2001 and has over10-year industrial experience. Since becoming a faculty member at JSU in 2005, he has made continuous efforts to integrate emerging technologies and cognitive skill development into engineering curriculum.Dr. HuiRu Shih P.E., Jackson State University Dr. HuiRu (H.R.) Shih is a Professor of Technology at Jackson State University. He
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Civil Engineering Poster Session
Collection
2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Dan Cernusca, Missouri University of Science & Technology; Ghulam H. Bham PhD, Missouri University of Science & Technology
Tagged Divisions
Civil Engineering
AC 2012-3909: USE OF A DRIVING SIMULATOR TO ENHANCE LEARN-ING EXPERIENCE OF UNDERGRADUATES IN HIGHWAY DESIGNDr. Dan Cernusca, Missouri University of Science & Technology Dan Cernusca is Instructional Design Specialist in the Department of Global Learning at the Missouri University of Science and Technology. He received his Ph.D. degree in information science and learning technologies in 2007 from University of Missouri, Columbia. He also holds a B.S. and a Ph.D. from the University of Sibiu, Romania, with a specialization in manufacturing technologies and respectively cutting-tools design. His research interests include design-based research in technology-enabled learn- ing contexts, technology-mediated problem
Conference Session
Civil Engineering Poster Session
Collection
2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Edward F. Glynn P.E., Villanova University; Frank E. Falcone, Villanova University
Tagged Divisions
Civil Engineering
AC 2012-4616: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR SOPHOMOREENGINEERING STUDENTSDr. Edward F. Glynn P.E., Villanova University Ed Glynn is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Villanova University.Prof. Frank E. Falcone, Villanova University Page 25.1074.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Professional Development for Sophomore Engineering StudentsAbstractThe development of project management skills and interaction with the regional professionalengineering community are integral parts of Civil Engineering Fundamentals, a required
Conference Session
Going Viral: Effective Instructional Techniques in an Online Environment
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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Stephanie S. Ivey, University of Memphis; Rachel Margaret Best, University of Memphis; Charles V. Camp, University of Memphis; Paul J. Palazolo, University of Memphis
Tagged Divisions
Civil Engineering
AC 2012-3851: TRANSFORMING A CIVIL ENGINEERING CURRICU-LUM THROUGH GIS INTEGRATIONDr. Stephanie S. Ivey, University of Memphis Stephanie S. Ivey is an Associate Professor with the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Memphis. Her primary research interests are in transportation policy, freight modeling, transportation workforce development, and undergraduate STEM education. She is currently conducting funded research regarding use of add-on participant data from the National Household Travel Survey, development of a new model to improve accuracy and efficiency of the TDOT Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Program, and is PI/co-PI on more than $2 million in funding for undergraduate STEM education research
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Innovations in Teaching Transportation and Geotechnical Engineering
Collection
2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Yusuf A. Mehta, Rowan University; Leslie Ann McCarthy P.E., Villanova University
Tagged Divisions
Civil Engineering
AC 2012-2963: COMPARISON OF DIFFERENT PEDAGOGICAL TECH-NIQUES TO TEACH MECHANISTIC-EMPIRICAL PAVEMENT DESIGNGUIDEDr. Yusuf A. Mehta, Rowan UniversityDr. Leslie Ann McCarthy P.E., Villanova University Page 25.333.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Comparison of Different Pedagogical Techniques to Teach Mechanistic- Empirical Pavement Design GuideABSTRACTMechanistic-Empirical Pavement Design Guide (MEPDG) is relatively new design methodologyfor conducting pavement structural and materials design. MEPDG is a significant departurefrom the current Association of American Society of Highway
Conference Session
The Designer of 2020: Innovations in Teaching Design
Collection
2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Mikhail Gershfeld S.E., California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Charles B. Chadwell, California State Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo; Sean P. Brophy, Purdue University, West Lafayette
Tagged Divisions
Civil Engineering
AC 2012-4533: ONLINE MODULES FOR WOOD DESIGN COURSES THROUGHNEESHUBProf. Mikhail Gershfeld S.E., California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Mikhail Gershfeld, S.E., is a Professional Practice Professor, Chair, Wood Education Institute (WEI), Civil Engineering Department California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, Calif.Dr. Charles B. Chadwell, California State Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo Charles B. Chadwell is an Associate Professor, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering.Dr. Sean P. Brophy, Purdue University, West Lafayette Page 25.1007.1 c American Society for
Conference Session
ABET: Reflections on Accreditation
Collection
2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Allen C. Estes, California Polytechnic State University
Tagged Divisions
Civil Engineering
AC 2012-3494: TEN YEARS OF ABET EC 2000: ONE PERSON’S RE-FLECTIONSDr. Allen C. Estes, California Polytechnic State University Allen C. Estes is a professor and Head for the Architectural Engineering Department at California Poly- technic State University in San Luis Obispo. Until Jan. 2007, Estes was the Director of the Civil En- gineering program at the U.S. Military Academy (USMA). He is a registered Professional Engineer in Virginia. Estes received a B.S. degree from USMA in 1978, M.S. degrees in structural engineering and in construction management from Stanford University in 1987, and a Ph.D. degree in civil engineering from the University of Colorado, Boulder in 1997
Conference Session
The Teacher as Manager: Best Practices for Culminating Design Experiences
Collection
2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
William P. Manion, University of Maine; Judith A. Hakola, University of Maine
Tagged Divisions
Civil Engineering
AC 2012-3868: CIVIL ENGINEERING CAPSTONE CONSULTANTS: FROMRFP TO REALITYMr. William P. Manion, University of Maine William P. Manion, M.S., P.E., is an instructor in civil and environmental engineering at the University of Maine in Orono. He has taught courses in materials, soil mechanics, computer applications, graphics, and project management since 1998. He has also performed laboratory research, worked for a heavy earthwork construction company, captained charter boats, and managed a land development project. Al- ways interested in new effective teaching strategies, he employs many different pedagogical methods and techniques.Ms. Judith A. Hakola, University of Maine
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Innovations in Teaching Transportation and Geotechnical Engineering
Collection
2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Rhonda K. Young, University of Wyoming; Kristen L. Sanford P.E., Lafayette College; Shashi S. Nambisan P.E., Iowa State University
Tagged Divisions
Civil Engineering
AC 2012-5489: CORE CONCEPTS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES IN ANINTRODUCTORY TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING COURSE: AN EVAL-UATION OF PILOT IMPLEMENTATIONSDr. Rhonda K. Young, University of WyomingDr. Kristen L. Sanford Bernhardt, Lafayette CollegeDr. Shashi S. Nambisan P.E., Iowa State University Since 2007, Shashi Nambisan has been the Director, Institute for Transportation (InTrans) and a professor of civil engineering at Iowa State University (ISU) in Ames, Iowa. He previously served on the faculty at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas for more than 17 years. He is a registered Professional Engineer in the state of Nevada. One of Nambisan’s passions is the development of the future transportation work- force. He enjoys working
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Reflections on the “Raise the Bar” Initiative (Part II) - Using a Decade of Experience to Chart the Future
Collection
2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Jon D. Nelson P.E., Tetra Tech, Inc; Monte L. Phillips P.E., Americal Society of Civil Engineers; Craig N. Musselman, CMA Engineers, Inc.; Michael J. Conzett, HDR, Inc.
Tagged Divisions
Civil Engineering
AC 2012-3876: THE ”RAISE THE BAR” INITIATIVE: CHARTING THEFUTURE BY UNDERSTANDING THE PATH TO THE PRESENT - MOD-IFYING THE MODEL LAWS AND RULES FOR ENGINEERING LICEN-SUREMr. Jon D. Nelson P.E., Tetra Tech, Inc Jon D. Nelson, P.E. is Senior Vice President of the central region of the Engineering and Architectural Services group of Tetra Tech, Inc. in Tulsa, Okla. He has been a consulting engineer for 34 years, focusing on municipal water and wastewater projects. He has been with Tetra Tech for 27 years. He holds a B.S. degree in civil engineering from Kansas State University and a M.S. degree in environmental engineering from Oklahoma State University. Nelson is licensed as a professional engineer in four states and
Conference Session
Innovations in Teaching Transportation and Geotechnical Engineering
Collection
2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
James L. Hanson, California Polytechnic State University; David J. Elton, Auburn University
Tagged Divisions
Civil Engineering
AC 2012-5392: MULTI-INSTITUTIONAL TEAMING EXERCISES IN AGEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING LABORATORYDr. James L. Hanson, California Polytechnic State University Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering Department, Cal PolyDr. David J. Elton, Auburn University David J. Elton, Ph.D., S.M., P.E., is a professor, Civil Engineering Department, Auburn University, AL 36849. Page 25.957.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Multi-institutional Teaming Exercises in a Geotechnical Engineering LaboratoryAbstractA teaching methodology was developed incorporating
Conference Session
Expanding Access and Opportunities for M/30
Collection
2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Angela R. Bielefeldt, University of Colorado, Boulder
Tagged Divisions
Civil Engineering
AC 2012-3785: SIMILARITIES AND DIFFERENCES IN ARCHITECTURAL,CIVIL, AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING STUDENTS’ PERCEP-TIONS OF THE BODY OF KNOWLEDGEDr. Angela R. Bielefeldt, University of Colorado, Boulder Angela Bielefeldt, Ph.D., P.E., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engineering at the University of Colorado, Boulder. She has served as the ABET Assess- ment Coordinator for the department since 2007, and recently completed the ABET self-study report for reaccreditation of the civil engineering B.S. degree. She teaches the first year Introduction to Civil Engineering course, the capstone design course for environmental engineering, and other environmental
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Reflections on the “Raise the Bar” Initiative (Part II) - Using a Decade of Experience to Chart the Future
Collection
2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Stuart G. Walesh P.E., S. G. Walesh Consulting
Tagged Divisions
Civil Engineering
AC 2012-3327: THE RAISE THE BAR EFFORT: CHARTING THE FU-TURE BY UNDERSTANDING THE PATH TO THE PRESENT - THE BOKAND LESSONS LEARNEDDr. Stuart G. Walesh P.E., S. G. Walesh Consulting Stuart G. Walesh, Ph.D., P.E., Dist.M.ASCE, D.WRE, and F.NSPE, is an independent consultant provid- ing management, engineering, education/training, and marketing services. Prior to beginning his consul- tancy, he worked in the public, private, and academic sectors serving as a Project Engineer and Manager, Department Head, Discipline Manager, marketer, legal expert, professor, and Dean of an engineering college. Walesh authored or co-authored six books and many engineering and education publications and presentations. His most recent
Conference Session
The Teacher as Manager: Best Practices for Culminating Design Experiences
Collection
2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
James B Guthrie P.E., California Polytechnic State University; Allen C. Estes, California Polytechnic State University; Jill Nelson P.E., California Polytechnic State University; Brent Nuttall P.E., California Polytechnic State University
Tagged Divisions
Civil Engineering
enthusiasm amongst students and faculty. There is still some skepticism from faculty members and students that will only be overcome with time, word of mouth endorsement and improvements in the course.These measures should make for an improved experience for the students, improve thequality of the student projects and better prepare them for an industry that increasinglyvalues collaboration. Page 25.8.17Bibliography1 Nelson, J, Nuttall, B and Estes, AC “Interdisciplinary Design – The Good, the Bad and the Ugly” Paper2010-1004 2010 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition Proceedings, ASEE, Louiville, June 20-23,2010.2 Nuttall, B, Nelson
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The Teacher as Manager: Best Practices for Culminating Design Experiences
Collection
2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Michelle Oswald Beiler P.E., Bucknell University; Arthur D. Kney, Lafayette College; David A. Veshosky, Lafayette College
Tagged Divisions
Civil Engineering
AC 2012-3084: INTEGRATING THE CHARRETTE PROCESS INTO EN-GINEERING EDUCATION: A CASE STUDY ON A CIVIL ENGINEER-ING DESIGN CAPSTONE COURSEDr. Michelle Renee Oswald, Bucknell University Michelle Oswald, a LEED AP, is an Assistant Professor at Bucknell University in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. Her focus is in sustainable transportation planning and sustainable engi- neering education. She completed her doctoral degree in civil engineering at the University of Delaware, along with a master’s of civil engineering degree, and a master;s of arts in urban affairs and public policy. She received a bachelor of science in civil and environmental engineering from Lafayette College.Dr. Arthur D. Kney
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The Designer of 2020: Innovations in Teaching Design
Collection
2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Matthew W. Roberts P.E., University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Michael K. Thompson, University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Philip J. Parker P.E., University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Barb A. Barnet, University of Wisconsin, Platteville
Tagged Divisions
Civil Engineering
AC 2012-3705: INTERDISCIPLINARY TEAMS THROUGH TWO COM-PANION COURSES ON INFRASTRUCTUREDr. Matthew W. Roberts P.E., University of Wisconsin, Platteville Matthew Roberts is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. He earned his B.S. in civil engineering from Brigham Young University in 1993, then spent four years in the U.S. Air Force as a civil engineering officer. He received his Ph.D. from Texas A&M University in 2002 and has been teaching structural engineering topics at the University of Wisconsin, Platteville since then.Dr. Michael K. Thompson, University of Wisconsin, Platteville M. Keith Thompson is an Associate Professor at UW, Platteville. In addition to
Conference Session
Hey You: Effectively Engaging Students in the Classroom
Collection
2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Jeffrey A. Laman, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Mary Lynn Brannon, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Irene B. Mena, Pennsylvania State University, University Park
Tagged Divisions
Civil Engineering
AC 2012-4028: CLASSROOM FLIP IN A SENIOR-LEVEL ENGINEER-ING COURSE AND COMPARISON TO PREVIOUS VERSIONDr. Jeffrey A. Laman, Pennsylvania State University, University Park Jeffrey Laman is a professor of civil engineering at the Pennsylvania State University, where he teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in structural engineering. He has taught at the university level for more than 20 years before which he was a practicing structural engineer. Laman’s research interests are in the area of bridge behavior and response and progressive collapse and more recently in engineering education at the undergraduate level. Laman is the 2010-11 recipient of the Harry West Teaching Award in civil engineering.Ms. Mary Lynn
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ABET: Reflections on Accreditation
Collection
2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Kevin G. Sutterer, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Michael Robinson P.E., Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; James H. Hanson, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Michael C. Reeves P.E., Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.; Andrew B Twarek P.E., Ruby+Associates, Inc.
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Civil Engineering
AC 2012-5387: ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT OUTCOMES USING INDUSTRY-ACADEMIA ASSESSMENT TEAMSDr. Kevin G. Sutterer, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Kevin Sutterer is pofessor and Head of civil engineering at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology in Terre Haute, Ind. He received B.S. and M.S. degrees in civil engineering at the University of Missouri, Rolla, a second M.S. in civil engineering at Purdue University, and a Ph.D. from Georgia Institute of Technology. Although his specialization is geotechnical engineering, he has consulted in environmental and structural engineering as well and currently teaches courses in geotechnical and structural engineering. Sutterer was a geotechnical consultant with Soil Consultants
Conference Session
Expanding Access and Opportunities for M/30
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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Brock E. Barry P.E., U.S. Military Academy; Scott M. Katalenich, U.S. Military Academy; Brad C. McCoy, U.S. Military Academy
Tagged Divisions
Civil Engineering
AC 2012-3050: STUDENT PERCEPTIONS OF THE CIVIL ENGINEER-ING BODY OF KNOWLEDGEDr. Brock E. Barry P.E., U.S. Military Academy Brock Barry is a faculty member in the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering at the U.S. Military Academy. His primary teaching responsibilities are in the areas of engineering mechanics and soil mechanics. Barry holds a Ph.D. in engineering education from Purdue University. He is a licensed Professional Engineer and has 10-years of professional experience. Barry’s areas of research include applied professional ethics, identity development, non-verbal communication, and education policy.Major Scott M. Katalenich, U.S. Military Academy Scott Katalenich is an instructor in the Department
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Civil Engineering Poster Session
Collection
2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Maria Dawn Blevins, University of Utah; Steven J. Burian, University of Utah
Tagged Divisions
Civil Engineering
AC 2012-4337: ANALYSIS OF THE SUSTAINABILITY CULTURE IN CIVILAND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING AND MECHANICAL ENGI-NEERING PROGRAMSMs. Maria Dawn Blevins, University of Utah Maria Blevins is a Ph.D. student in the Communication Studies program at the University of Utah.Dr. Steven J. Burian, University of Utah Page 25.189.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Analysis of the Sustainability Culture in Civil and Environmental Engineering and Mechanical Engineering ProgramsAbstractThis paper describes a study of the sustainability culture of 390 students in civil
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Reflections on the “Raise the Bar” Initiative (Part I) - Using a Decade of Experience to Chart the Future
Collection
2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Stephen J. Ressler, U.S. Military Academy
Tagged Divisions
Civil Engineering
AC 2012-3971: THE RAISE THE BAR INITIATIVE: CHARTING THE FU-TURE BY UNDERSTANDING THE PATH TO THE PRESENT - ACCRED-ITATION CRITERIACol. Stephen J. Ressler, U.S. Military Academy Stephen Ressler is professor and Head of the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering at the U.S. Military Academy (USMA) at West Point. He earned a B.S. degree from USMA in 1979, a master’s of science in civil engineering degree from Lehigh University in 1989, and a Ph.D. from Lehigh in 1991. An active duty Army officer, he has served in a variety of military engineering assignments around the world. He has been a member of the USMA faculty for 19 years, teaching courses in engineering me- chanics, structural engineering, construction
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Android TA: Course Automation and the Fate of the Professor
Collection
2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Stuart G. Walesh P.E., S. G. Walesh Consulting
Tagged Divisions
Civil Engineering
AC 2012-3360: A HALF BRAIN IS GOOD: A WHOLE BRAIN IS MUCHBETTERDr. Stuart G. Walesh P.E., S. G. Walesh Consulting Stuart G. Walesh, Ph.D., P.E., Dist.M.ASCE, D.WRE, and F.NSPE, is an independent consultant provid- ing management, engineering, education/training, and marketing services. Prior to beginning his consul- tancy, he worked in the public, private, and academic sectors serving as a Project Engineer and Manager, Department Head, Discipline Manager, marketer, legal expert, professor, and Dean of an engineering college. Walesh authored or co-authored six books and many engineering and education publications and presentations. His most recent book is Engineering Your Future: The Professional Practice of En
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Reflections on the “Raise the Bar” Initiative (Part I) - Using a Decade of Experience to Chart the Future
Collection
2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Kenneth J. Fridley, University of Alabama; Kevin D. Hall, University of Arkansas; James K. Nelson Jr. P.E., University of Texas, Tyler
Tagged Divisions
Civil Engineering
AC 2012-4573: THE RAISE THE BAR INITIATIVE: RESPONSE OF THREECURRICULA TO ASCE’S EDUCATIONAL RECOMMENDATIONSDr. Kenneth J. Fridley, University of Alabama Kenneth J. Fridley is professor and Head of the Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering at the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Ala. A strong advocate for improving the pre- paredness of future engineers, Fridley recently served as the Vce-chair of the ASCE Body of Knowledge 2 (BOK2) Committee and served as Chair of the ASCE BOK Educational Fulfillment Committee. Fri- dley also served as an Educational Consultant to the NCEES Engineering Education Task Force, which developed recommendations for changes to the national model law and rules
Conference Session
The Teacher as Manager: Best Practices for Culminating Design Experiences
Collection
2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Tonya Lynn Nilsson P.E., Santa Clara University; Kevin D. Hall, University of Arkansas; Ronald W. Welch, University of Texas, Tyler
Tagged Divisions
Civil Engineering
AC 2012-3779: NATIONAL TRENDS IN THE CIVIL ENGINEERING MA-JOR DESIGN EXPERIENCEDr. Tonya Lynn Nilsson P.E., Santa Clara University Tonya Nilsson is a full-time lecturer in the Department of Civil Engineering at Santa Clara University. Previously, she was on the faculty at California State University, Chico where she was a tenured Associate Professor. Nilsson has a strong interest in engineering education and worked for seven years with ASCE’s ExCEED Teaching Workshops and served for four years on the national ASCE Committee on Faculty Development. She is also a member of SCU School of Engineering’s NSF ”Engage” team.Dr. Kevin D. Hall, University of ArkansasDr. Ronald W. Welch, University of Texas, Tyler Ron Welch
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Going Viral: Effective Instructional Techniques in an Online Environment
Collection
2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Norb Delatte, Cleveland State University
Tagged Divisions
Civil Engineering
AC 2012-3072: EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS DEVELOPMENT AND AS-SESSMENT FOR ENGINEERING HISTORY AND HERITAGEDr. Norb Delatte, Cleveland State University Norbert J. Delatte, Jr., P.E., F.ACI, F.ASCE, is professor and Chair of the Department of Civil and Envi- ronmental Engineering at Cleveland State University. He received his B.S. in civil engineering from the Citadel in 1984, a master’s degree in civil engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1986, and a Ph.D. in civil engineering from The University of Texas, Austin in 1996. Page 25.496.1 c American Society for