Paper ID #28345Perceptions of Structures Coursework for Career Fulfillment from theStudent and Practitioner PerspectiveDr. Rachel Mosier P.E., Oklahoma State University Dr. Rachel Mosier is an Assistant Professor at Oklahoma State University and is a licensed professional engineer in Construction Engineering. She consulted as a structural engineer with degrees in Architectural Engineering and Construction Administration.Prof. Carisa H Ramming P.E., Oklahoma State University Carisa Ramming is a graduate of Oklahoma State University where she obtained degrees in Architec- tural Engineering and Civil Engineering Construction
of the different trades responsible for a model, andbasic construction terminology.Based on the varying student backgrounds and concentrations, this course was made to focus onthe careers they were pursuing. The majority of the graduates who take the class go on to workfor mid to large-sized general contractors, whereas a minority of students works for design orengineering firms. Based on this data, the course was structured with relevant software systemsand course assignments to focus on management rather than design. Instead of introducing andtraining the students how to create, the course focuses on how to manage and solve constructionrelated problems utilizing these tools.Another major aspect of this courses successes and failures has
, Mohammadsoroush Tafazzoli2 1 Mississippi State University, 2 Washington State UniversityAbstract This paper concisely reports on the design and organization of a summer camp in the construction area and explores the impacts of such activities on getting high school students’ awareness of the benefits of a construction career. Summer camps provide a pathway for examining youth development in specific areas. Camps represent environments where participants can develop their technical knowledge, social skills, and emotional intelligence through a series of theoretical and practical activities that are fun, engaging, interesting
date, STEM students in general are offered conventional engineeringeducation that depend on ineffective techniques, tiring introductory courses, and timewornpedagogies. Research studies indicate that a shift to innovative pedagogical techniques such asproblem-based learning (PBL), flipped classrooms and vertical integration are recommended toengage learners as well as actively develop their professional skills. This research implemented apilot integrative learning approach, which couples PBL and vertical integration to successfullyprepare minority CM students to thrive in their careers. Through this approach, three courseswith different educational levels and instructional forms were connected by developing a sharedproject that addressed
architecture (OSA) and engineering will certainly providethe foundations, skills, knowledge, and design sensibility that architecture students can build uponin their careers. There may be more graduating architects in future working for space agencies oroffices dedicated to outer space designs. But, what exactly should this body of knowledge containand how should it be delivered? This paper discusses how OSA can be offered as a specializationand/or a joint degree in architecture and architectural engineering programs.Key Words: architecture, outer space architecture, architectural engineering, terrestrialarchitecture, extreme conditions, design studio, seminar, deployable structures, inflatablestructures, Moon, lunar, Mars.IntroductionPlanet earth
existingguidance available to practitioners focuses on planning and execution utilizing a sustainabilityframework such as the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) by the U.S. GreenBuilding Council (USGBC). As the demand for sustainability is increasing, universities areoffering courses about construction sustainability to educate future professionals and providehands-on experience to prepare them for their careers. In response to this trend, the USGBCdeveloped a module called LEED Lab, and encouraged its adoption for university constructionsustainability courses. The LEED Lab is used by students to evaluate the existing on-campusbuildings’ sustainability performances. Their evaluation is reviewed by experts for a final LEEDcertification
Paper ID #29003A Construction Management Competition as the Basis of a CapstoneCulminating EventLt. Col. M. Scott Stanford P.E., US Air Force Academy Lt Col Scott Stanford is an Assistant Professor in the US Air Force Academy’s Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. He is an active duty Air Force officer and career civil engineer. He has a B.S. and M.S. from Clemson University and a Ph.D. from the University of Colorado Boulder. His research interests are in construction management, project delivery, and engineering education.Dr. Joel Sloan P.E., U.S. Air Force Academy Col Joel Sloan is the Head of the
improve their skills of the BIM technology. The authors noted that embedding BIM in theundergraduate capstone project is critical to keep students current with the industry.Wu and Issa explored the relationship between BIM education and student career development [7]. Throughthe survey with the educational and professional communities, the authors showed that there is significantattention in BIM adoption and implementation in educational and professional communities. The authorsalso concluded that a gap exists between college BIM education and the expectations from the AEC industryand recommended that a strong partnership between the educational and professional communities isrequired to improve the college BIM curricula to bridge the gaps
2007graduates who took the earlier version of the course said during a recent campus visit that he hasnot designed a house in his career as a structural engineer, but he has designed a fire station.Most importantly the architectural design course prepares civil engineering students for theirfuture roles in designing and managing real building projects.References[1] ABET Criteria for Accrediting Engineering Programs, 2019 – 2020, Criterion 3. StudentOutcomes, https://www.abet.org/accreditation/accreditation-criteria/criteria-for-accrediting-engineering-programs-2019-2020/#GC3. [Accessed December 17, 2019].[2] ASCE Commentary - On the ABET Program Criteria for Civil and Similarly NamedPrograms, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), January, 2019.[3
learning, and collaborative learning [3]. The skills gained by incorporatingthese approaches are critical for students looking to pursue a career in the construction industry.Felder et al. reinforced the notion that active learning is more effective than lecturing as studentscan gain a deeper understanding of the material [4]. They also stressed the importance of practiceand reflection in the learning process. Freeman et al. compared studies focused on undergraduatestudents in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) that used active learningtechniques and those that used traditional approaches [5]. Average examination scores increasedby 6% in the active learning sections, thus highlighting the importance of active learning inSTEM
undergraduate research scholarly events − Evaluate community service as a parallel activity in research − Integrate service learning in the process − Integrate interdisciplinary collaborationConclusionsScholar activities in a bi-national collaborative learning environment provide an opportunity toexperiment a new perspective on the approach to solve a complex problem. It enhances adiversity of skills that students will find essential during their professional careers. To name theimportance of communication and collaboration skills, which go beyond only teamworkexperience; as well as important features such as respect for diversity, and tolerance, amongothers.It has been found that making the rest of the team aware of each profession's
chat application for responding to RFIs. Asshown in figures 4.1 and 4.2, the construction process has been shared via live videoconferencing and received immediate design feedback from the students. The complicationswith the construction process provided very useful insight for their future career, and this hands-on learning experience had a profound impact on how they view the construction process.Figure 4.1 & 4.2 construction process shared via video conferencingResultsThe author interviewed with two participating students to ask about their learning experience.Also, to obtain a more in-depth understanding, the author required them to submit a report. Thestudents responded that their representation and design skills improved during this
should know pertainingto the subject. This paper will explore the use of BIM within the structural design process forArchitectural Engineering programs. It will include a literary search on the use of this method inhigher education, and will detail the process in which it is introduced into intermediate design coursesin steel and concrete, with student assessment of the process.IntroductionThere is a need for advances in technologies used in the profession of engineering to be included inthe educational process in higher education, however the question arises as to the extent of thisinclusion. With the vast number of topics that engineering students must be taught during theireducational career, the addition of new technologies is at times
results from the upper-division students in the ARCE 451course indicated that they were moderately to highly satisfied with submitting and receivingdesign submittals electronically. They were in support of the instructor continuing to useBluebeam to provide feedback in this course, and would recommend it as a grading method forother faculty of similar classes. These survey results suggest that ARCE students that are furtheralong in their academic careers, and have completed internships at structural engineering firmsthat utilize digital document management, are more receptive to electronic submissions. It is notunusual for them to scan hand calculations to compile with computer calculations and drawingsto submit as a single package online
commitment is not officially translated in credit hours and can result in an increased teaching load that administrators should take into consideration. This can have a significant impact in the careers of tenure-track faculty that have high research expectations. The importance of alignment. Having a shared vision for the major was essential for the good development of the shared courses and modules, because both instructors could have a higher-level view of how all those contribute to the formation of the design- construction professional. For example, both instructors agreed upon a more design- oriented studio focused on residential construction because we both planned a more