Paper ID #44299Board 32: Designing a Graduate Course in Sustainable Transportation andHuman Rights with a Student-Centered ApproachLeana Santos, University of Connecticut Leana Santos, is a fourth-year Ph.D. Candidate in structural engineering at the University of Connecticut. She is a Harriott and GAANN Fellow. Alongside her current program courses, Leana is pursuing the Graduate Certificate in College Instruction offered by UConn’s Neag School of Education. Her current research is centered on the impact of pyrrhotite oxidation on concrete deterioration, reflecting her dedication to understanding and mitigating
, University of Vermont Holly Buckland Parker is an educational developer at the Center for Teaching and Learning at the Univer- sity of Vermont (UVM). Holly coordinates the Graduate Teaching Program and conducts workshops on pedagogy and educational technologies. Dr. Buckland Parker continues to work on her research interests regarding the implementation of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and inclusive teaching practices in Higher Education. Holly is also a part-time faculty member in the Higher Education and Student Af- fairs Program in the College of Education and Social Services at the University of Vermont. She teaches graduate courses on the implementation of anti-racist teaching practices, inclusive teaching
Associated School of Constructions (ASC), the Construction Research Congress (CRC), and the Center for Infrastructure Transformation and Education (CIT-E). At the international level, he serves as the Associate Editor for the ASC International Journal of Construction Education and Research. He collaborates with faculty members in Brazil, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Panama, and Spain. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 WIP – Community of Practice as a Theory of Change for Infrastructure EducationAbstractA national faculty Community of Practice (CoP) has created a model course for undergraduateinfrastructure education as a part of its shared agenda
Materials Committee at ACI and the co-chair of the Committee on Faculty Development at ASCE. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Re-imagining a Design Project with 3D Printed Concrete Afeefa Rahman, Casey Rodgers, and Jacob D Henschen Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana- Champaign, Illinois, USAAbstract:Additive manufacturing with concrete has surged over the last decade, potentially reshaping thelandscape of the construction industry. This innovative technique introduces numerousengineering challenges due to the intersection of printer mechanics, volumetric extrusiondynamics, and
learners by integratingneuroinclusive teaching best practices. Research indicates that those with ADHD, dyslexia,autism, etc., often possess strengths like visualization, spatial thinking, and hands-on activities[15] - [17]. Guided by Universal Design Learning (UDL) [11], additional teaching strategieswere added to enhance the distinct talents of neurodivergent students. The revised course focuseson three key areas: accessibility, flexibility, and a strength-based approach.In Spring 2023, the Mechanics of Materials course enrolled 130 students and took place in anactive learning classroom. The course was co-taught by two instructors. This section discussesthe course components, policy and class features which supported neuroinclusive
current design methods. Dr. Walton-Macaulay believes that fostering diversity in teaching breeds innovation and is currently focused on engineering education research on socio-economic inequities in infrastructure.Dr. Moses Tefe, Norwich University Moses is currently an Associate Professor of Transportation Engineering at Norwich University, where he instructs students in Transportation Engineering, Surveying and Site Development. He graduated from the University of Alabama in August 2012 with a PhDDr. Scott R Hamilton P.E., York College of Pennsylvania Scott Hamilton is a Professor of Civil Engineering at York College of Pennsylvania. He is a registered Professional Engineer and has both a MS and PhD in civil
insightWhen a team is evaluating design options, the objective is to select the best option tomaximize positive outcomes while minimizing negative consequences. A challenge for mostteams is recognizing the broad range of potential outcomes and consequences, and themagnitudes of those impacts. Questioning helps students discover things they missed. Evenonce the team members have identified the potential outcomes and consequences, they oftenstruggle to develop a consensus of what is “best”. In this case, asking questions helps theteam members discover the underlying values informing each student’s assessment of theimpacts.To motivate the skill, we shared the story of Citicorp Center (Morgenstern 1995): A questionfrom an architecture student prompted
community where students learned about and practice sustainability. Bielefeldt served on the ASCE Body of Knowledge 3 committee and the Program Criteria Task Committee. Bielefeldt is a licensed P.E. Professor Bielefeldt’s research interests in engineering education include community engagement, sustainable engineering, so- cial responsibility, ethics, and diversity. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Future World Vision integrated into a First-Year Civil Engineering CourseAbstractCivil engineering (CE) has faced stagnant or declining enrollments in recent years, in contrast tomajors such as mechanical engineering that have been increasing
effectiveness ofengineering education, recent engineering graduates were interviewed, and the results showedthat the majority of them felt that their education failed to impart the practical skills required fortheir jobs [8]. Additionally, other researchers ([9], [10], [11], [12], [13]) have also highlighted theinadequacy of engineering education in preparing students for engineering practice. Some studieshave even documented the distressing impact of this gap on recent graduates, leading them toseek alternative career paths ([14], [15]). In response to this issue, several researchers in the fieldof engineering education have emphasized the importance of experiential learning ([16], [17],[18], [19], [20]). In fact, ([19], [20]) has suggested that
designed to take, at most, one ninety-minutelecture. The “Water Filtration Activity” was first implemented in the engineering design coursein Spring 2022. (See Appendix C.) It is designed to take a maximum of two ninety-minute lectures.In addition to engaging students in STEM, the activities also bring awareness to potential socio-economic differences and public policy. This is a work-in-progress and the research teamhypothesizes that there is also the potential for an understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion.The activities are presented to first-year courses but are also part of upper level courses. It ishypothesized that by repeating the activities, students will gain a deeper understanding of diversity,equity and inclusion.Literature
reliability, risk assessment, systems modeling, and probabilistic methods with social science approaches. She is a recipient of the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship and a 2023-2024 Mavis Future Faculty Fellow. She is a member of the NIST Center of Excellence for Community Resilience and collaborates with engineers, economists, social scientists, and planners on the development of tools to support community resilience decision-making. She has been recognized for her research at multiple international conferences with a Student Best Paper Award at ICOSSAR 2021/2022 and CERRA Student Recognition Award at ICASP 2023.Prof. Eun Jeong Cha, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Eun Jeong Cha is an associate professor in the
Engineering. He is a licensed Professional Engineer with over 30 years of consulting, academic and research experience. He is currently a Professor of Civil Engineering at the United States Coast Guard Academy in New London, CT ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023Enriching student learning through compelled active participation in a coastal resiliency courseAbstractAs the primary commissioning source for civil engineers for the U.S. Coast Guard, it isimperative that our graduates understand the projected impacts of climate change – sea level rise,altered hurricane patterns, and other associated hazards – on coastal infrastructure. At the UnitedStates Coast Guard
students were identified and recruited to participate in research. Approximatelyseven students have been selected to receive research stipend support since the start of theprogram. We also provided undergraduate students with travel grants to present at and/or attendregional, national, and international transportation conferences, symposiums, and workshops.Furthermore, we also trained graduate students to serve as a mentor for undergraduate studentson research topics.Increase the exposure activities in transportation: As part of this effort, the research teamorganized additional activities such as field trips to transportation companies or research centers,hosted speakers and webinars on transportation-related topics, organized and prepared
, problem-solving,design, project execution and management skills to real-life civil and environmental engineeringproblems. The capstone experience has morphed over the past 20 years from a single projectcompleted by the entire graduating class in small teams to multiple projects with separatestakeholders for each capstone team. The current structure is a two-course sequence thatincorporates several pedagogical approaches to help students apply and hone their professionalskills. Standardized or common grading rubrics, guidance, and assessment tools have beendeveloped and used uniformly by all capstone groups under the direction of faculty advisors and acourse coordinator. These guidelines include mandatory weekly progress meetings with
Management Professional, LEED Accredited Pro- fessional in Building Design and Construction, and Envision Sustainability Professional. His research interests include engineering education; infrastructure; sustainable design; and clean, renewable energy.Dr. James Ledlie Klosky, P.E., United States Military Academy Led Klosky is a Professor of Civil Engineering at the United States Military Academy at West Point and a past winner of ASEE’s National Teaching Medal. He is a licensed professional engineer and the Dean’s Executive Agent for Design and Construction at WeRoderick WilsonCapt. Kevin Taylor Scruggs, United States Military Academy Captain Kevin T. Scruggs is an Instructor in the Department of Civil and Mechanical
Paper ID #41843A Comparison of Civil Engineering Curriculum and EAC-ABET Civil EngineeringProgram CriteriaDr. Matthew K Swenty P.E., Virginia Military Institute Matthew (Matt) Swenty obtained his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Civil Engineering from Missouri S&T and worked as a bridge designer at the Missouri Department of Transportation. He then went to obtain his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering at Virginia Tech followed by research work at the Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center on concrete bridges. He is currently a professor of civil engineering and the Jackson-Hope Chair in Engineering at VMI. He teaches
recentgraduates. They need to understand the purpose of licensure laws, the career paths that require alicense, and the depth and scope of engineering licensure exemptions. A study was designed toanswer the following research questions: How many jurisdictions within the United States have licensure exemptions for engineers who perform tasks commonly considered engineering practice? Are there patterns in the number and type of exemptions found in licensure laws? Do civil engineering graduates practice in areas that are commonly exempt? What should undergraduate engineering students know about licensure exemptions?Research MethodsThe study used licensure exemption data from fifty states, four territories, and the District
faculty member of the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University. She is currently a Professor in Biological Systems Engineering at the University of Nebraska - Lincoln. Her role in the College of Engineering at UNL is to lead the disciplinary-based education research initiative, establishing a cadre of engineering education research faculty in the engineering departments and creating a graduate program. Her research focuses on the development, implementation, and assessment of modeling and design activities with authentic engineering contexts; the design and implementation of learning objective-based grading for transparent and fair assessment; and the integration of reflection to develop self-directed
, Gulf Coast Center for Addressing Microplastic Pollution (GC-CAM), and the founding faculty advisor for the Society of Sustainable Engineering. He teaches a mixture of undergraduate and graduate engineering courses. Dr. Wu is a committee member for Transportation Research Board (TRB) AJE35 and AKM 90, a member of American Society of Civil Engineer (ASCE), American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), and Academy of Pavement Science and Engineering (APSE), as well as an editorial member for Journal of Testing and Evaluation and International Journal of Pavement Research and Technology. He serves panel member for several NCHRP and ACRP projects. He is also a registered professional engineer in Alabama and LEED
thinking and practice essential for CEE systems development. Contentincludes sustainability in professional codes of ethics, and models and rating tools forsustainability, environmental impact, and social equity assessment. During this module, the 3Csof EM are discussed and then referred back to throughout the semester. In the second module, thestudents study how to apply optimization, multiple criteria and uncertainty evaluation tools. In thethird module, the students study and apply engineering economic decision analysis tools. In thefourth and final module, which occurs across the entire semester, the students research, evaluateand recommend changes to a large-scale system to enhance its sustainability and performance byapplying the tools they
eval- uation process and was recently (2016-2019), the accreditation coordinator for the school of Engineering. Her interest in engineering education emphasizes developing new classroom innovations and assessment techniques and supporting student engagement. Her research interests include broadening participation in STEM, equity and diversity, engineering ethics, online engineering pedagogy, program assessment so- lutions, transportation planning, transportation impact on quality of life issues, and bicycle access. She is a proud Morgan Alum (2011), having earned a Doctorate in Civil Engineering, with a focus on trans- portation. Dr. Petronella James earned her Doctor of Engineering (Transportation) and Masters of
recognition of the importance of diversity and inclusion in engineering education hasgrown in recent years [1], little is known about the best practices for supporting neurodiversestudents [2-3]. It has been suggested that neurodiverse students benefit from course assessmentsthat allow for a more flexible mode of expressing knowledge [3]. However, evidence forimproved learning outcomes on different types of course assessments is largely anecdotal.Characteristics associated with different forms of neurodiversity, such as attention deficithyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum, depression, and anxiety, are suggested to benormally distributed in the population [2]. Indeed, research suggests that these conditions arebest conceptualized as
[8].For those students who have interest, are accepted, and enrolled, the graduation rate of UnitedStates engineering students has remained steady for decades. Of all students who enroll asengineering majors approximately 50% will graduate, with a disproportionately high attritionrate for women and minorities [9].Understanding and addressing student success factors is a critical element to supporting diverseand thriving engineering graduates. Among the main factors [9] found for students leavingengineering were classroom and academic climate, self-efficacy and self-confidence, and raceand gender issues. Academic success is not solely based on abilities and aptitudes; it is alsoinfluenced by sense of belonging in the academic environment [10