consequences can be significant. Extensive data related to thedisrupted inland waterway needs to be collected and economically analyzed to support bestdisruption recovery practices. A section of the Mississippi River is selected as the study regionand supports a realistic case study to put engineering economic tools into practice. Commodityfreight, infrastructure, and terminal data within the selected study region are collected to providea real world information pool to support development of practical engineering economy skills inundergraduate engineering and engineering technology students. An instructor’s guide isprovided to support efficient adoption in the classroom. Successful completion of the case studywill give students an opportunity to
should have a voice in the project scope and design features, as they will be the main users and beneficiaries of the infrastructure improvement or addition. Addressing this key element in the project process, which provides a forum for the residents of the community to express their opinions, may result in a heightened approval or acceptance of the project proposal. This claim is also supported by Dulaski (2013), “Local citizens are a critical part of the (engineering senior design) project success and must be included” [3]. Having just one project advisor, the university faculty member, for assisting the students with the technical aspect of the project design, may not be the most efficient
project management consultant. Dr. Simmons has extensive experience leading and conducting multi-institutional, workforce-related re- search and outreach. She is a leader in research investigating the competencies professionals need to compete in and sustain the construction workforce. She oversees the Simmons Research Lab (SRL), which is home to a dynamic, interdisciplinary mix of graduate researchers who work together to explore human, technological and societal interactions to transform civil engineering practice with an emphasis on understanding hazard recognition, competencies, satisfaction, personal resilience, organizational culture, training and social considerations. As a researcher, Dr. Simmons
address this need throughsignificant enhancements in the undergraduate communications curriculum offered by theElectrical and Computer Engineering Department (ECE). The emphasis of these enhancementslies in the integration of hands-on experience in three typically, theory-based telecommunicationcourses and a separate laboratory course having a wireless communications focus. Theenhancements, enabled by a National Science Foundation (NSF) Course, Curriculum andLaboratory Improvement (CCLI) Adaptation and Implementation (A&I) Track award anduniversity support, features infrastructure development in terms of radio frequency (RF) anddigital communications test equipment. This paper describes the new communicationscurriculum at UVM, resources upon
-use customer, integrated with the latest advances in digitalcommunications and information technology for enhanced grid operations, customer services,and environmental benefits 1.” The objective of smart grid is to make the future grid intelligent,efficient, accommodating, motivating, quality-based, resilient, responsive, and green. The scopeof the smart grid is quite broad and covers the delivery infrastructure, the end-use systems andrelated distributed energy resources, management of the generation and delivery infrastructure atvarious levels of control centers, information networks, and the financial and regulatoryenvironment.From the perspective of fundamental technologies, the DOE classified the key technologies thatenable the smart
Paper ID #45008Threat Modeling for Optimal Enterprise Protections Against KnownCybersecurity ThreatsMr. Branko S. Bokan, The George Washington University Branko Bokan is a PhD candidate at the School of Engineering and Applied Science, George Washington University under professor Joost Santos. Branko is a Cybersecurity expert at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). In his professional role he is responsible for defending the Federal Civilian Executive Branch of the U.S. government against cyber threats and building a cyber resilient federal enterprise.Dr
positively impacted the students' skills and knowledge, equipping them with criticalthinking, problem-solving, technical writing, and proficiency in engineering surveying, fluidmechanics, hydraulic engineering, and AutoCAD. The challenges highlighted the importance offlexibility, creativity, resilience, and effective project management in community-based initiatives.These findings can inform the design of effective experiential learning programs and highlight thesignificance of incorporating real-world projects into engineering education curricula. Thesefindings can inform the design of effective experiential learning programs and highlight thesignificance of incorporating real-world projects into engineering education curricula. Futureresearch can
inAppendix D.Rationale for the approachThe rationale for the approach employed in these two courses includes a recognition that thepractice of environmental engineering often is viewed as “driven by regulation” (i.e., pollutersonly eliminate pollution if required by law). The long-term goal of incorporating awareness oftriple bottom line accounting in these two courses is to improve student understanding ofalternative approaches to the practice of environmental engineering, which may help futureProfessional Engineers position themselves and their employers within the emerging conceptualframework of “environmental, social, and corporate governance” or ESG (i.e., [7]).For example, resilience to climate change includes the possibility for environmental
Paper ID #39012Reinforcing Human-Technology Interaction Theory through a VirtualReality Engineering Training ApplicationDr. Jenna Wong, San Francisco State University Dr. Wong is an Assistant Professor in the School of Engineering at San Francisco State University (SFSU). Her research interests focus on traditional and sustainable structural resilience and engineering education. Her doctorate research at UC Berkeley investigated the applicability of seismic isolation and supplemen- tal viscous damping to nuclear power plants with focus on seismic resilience and safety. After receiving her PhD, Dr. Wong began a post
, USAAbstract Robustness and resilience are often thought of in terms of a system's capacity to maintainfunctionality in the face of external perturbations. Robustness is one of the major issues forcomplex networks. The robustness of the network is evaluating if the network's normal functionsare affected in case of an external perturbation. Improving the robustness of any network systemrequires analysis of its vulnerability to external perturbations1. The outcome of the analysis wouldbe the solution for random failures or adversarial attacks happening to an element of the network.The main focus of this paper is to study the evolution of evaluating the robustness of complexnetworks, specifically, the vulnerability of the clustering of the network
infrastructure that allows conducting experiments in an isolated environment withoutjeopardizing security. To overcome this challenge, this paper presents “Secure-It-Yourself” kit.The kit utilizes Raspberry Pi unit as a development environment for hands-on activities andexercises. The advantage of using Raspberry Pi units is creating a configurable isolated sandboxfor security hands-on exercises without affecting the current lab infrastructure.The corner stone in cybersecurity education is offering a set of engaging projects and exercises bywhich the students get hands-on experience to reinforce concepts covered in the classroom. Thispaper focuses on assembling a “Secure-It-Yourself” kit for students that can be utilized to bringthe awareness of secure
or theclient include hardware and software for infrastructure as well as test and data gatheringinstrumentation. A client heavily invested in preparation to commence testing or trainingexpects to have dependable support from the lab. One model to protect the customer’sinvestment is supplier 7 X 24 technical service on all lab equipment with next day partreplacement and onsite presence of appropriate lab personnel to maintain and troubleshootsystems as required. The context here is that a professional pro forma is the only level of effort Page 8.1108.5 Proceedings of the 2003 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference
, Bryan’s current work is focused on investigating the use of biologically inspired design to increase the resilience of modern system. The goal of their work is more reliable services to users, increased user safety, and increased sustainability for connected manufacturing, energy, and infrastructure systems. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 WIP: Designing Student Success Framework with Zachman Architecture Benjamin E. Chaback and Bryan C. Watson Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science1. Introduction In 2018, about six hundred thousand students were
problems thatrequire innovation and risk-taking [4]. A small shift in EE’s focus and pedagogy occurred aseducators and researchers acknowledged that entrepreneurship is not limited to starting andmanaging a business but is, instead, a broader concept that encompasses innovative thinking,creativity, adaptability, and resilience. Over the past decades, EE has now evolved toEntrepreneurially Minded Learning (EML), which is an educational framework that seeks todevelop an inquisitive approach through active, experiential, and problem-based learning thatemphasizes innovation and creating value. EML aims to prepare learners to go beyond justthinking like an entrepreneur to, instead, identify opportunities, take calculated risks, andproactively solve
(e.g., employees), groups (e.g.,teams, communities), or systems (e.g., organizations, infrastructure) [16, 17]. This studyconcentrates on individual adaptability, focusing specifically on the adaptability of early-careerengineers. Individual Adaptability Theory stands out as the most comprehensive and frequentlyreferenced framework in literature for considering adaptability supports and barriers [18].Individual Adaptability Theory posits that an individual’s capacity for adaptability is dynamicand influenced by previous experiences, contextual (e.g., sociocultural) influences, and personalcharacteristics. We use Individual Adaptability Theory to determine the personal and contextualfactors that help and hinder early-career engineers
Project Management Associate for a Habitat For Humanity housing project in the USA. (ii) RESEARCH: Miguel Andrés' research focuses on (1) decision-making for the design and construction of infrastructure projects, (2) the planning of sustainable, smart and resilient cities, and (3) the development of engineers who not only have solid technical and practical knowledge, but also social understanding for, through infrastructure, address local and global challenges on humanitarian, environmental, social and equity issues. (iii) EDUCATION RESEARCH: Related to STEM education, Miguel Andrés is developing and applying contemporary pedagogies and tools for innovation and student empowerment to address climate change. Currently
Professoriate. MiguelAndr´es’s research includes sustainable infrastructure design and planning, smart and resilient cities, and the development of engineers who not only have strong technical and practical knowledge but the social awareness and agency to address global humanitarian, environmental, and social justice challenges. For him, social justice is a concept that should always be involved in discussions on infrastructure. Related to STEM education, Miguel Andr´es is in developing and applying contemporary pedagogies for STEM courses, teaching empathy studies in engineering as a tool for innovation, and assessing engineering students’ agency to address climate change. Currently, MiguelAndr´es is validating his
that enable most critical infrastructures. Hence, this underscores theimportance of proper training and education for OT/ICS cybersecurity. However, most technologiesare costly and/or proprietary, further complicating educational efforts. This paper presents recentefforts at Texas A&M University, where a practical, accessible, and representative OT/ICS testbedwas developed using a combination of low-cost and open-source technologies. The paper expandson the approach, tools, and examples of cybersecurity experiments that can be designed to enableOT/ICS cybersecurity training and education. IntroductionAs innovation drives connectivity, intelligence integration, and distribution in virtually every
analysis, and design. He currently holds 28 cyber security certifications.Lauren Linkous, Virginia Commonwealth University Lauren is with the College of Engineering at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia. Her current research is in additive manufacturing, machine learning, computational electromagnetics, and optimization.Dr. Erdem Topsakal, Virginia Commonwealth University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 From Classroom to Career with Practical Network Training using Cisco Modeling LabsThe increasing demand for resilient and secure networks has become a critical concern in today’sdigital world. Due to a shortage of hands-on experience
]. NAE’s reportcommittee chair, Dan Arvizu, elaborated on the areas impacted by these individuals and theircareers—“not just technology and the nation’s infrastructure, but the economy, population health,manufacturing services, disaster resilience, and individual qualities of life” [53]. Below aresummaries of the speeches of three symposium speakers that aim to encapsulate their narrativesand areas of societal impact.Exemplary Engineers & their ImpactsKaren Lozano shared her journey from Monterrey, Mexico, to becoming an Endowed Professorof Mechanical Engineering at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV). [54]. In heryouth, Lozano was a waitress and sold dresses door-to-door before embarking on her engineeringjourney. Encouraged by
stations in Wilkinsburg, studying infrastructure resilience in Homewood, enabling community solar in PA, improving energy efficiency in McCandless Township, and improving water quality in our rivers. He teaches core Sustainability courses, labs in the Civil & Environmental Engineering Department, electives in the Innovation and Entrepreneurship program, the First-Year Engi- neering program, and International Study Abroad programs.Dr. Matthew Lucian Alexander P.E., Texas A&M University - Kingsville Dr. Alexander graduated with a BS in Engineering Science from Trinity University, a MS in Chemical Engineering from Georgia Tech, and a PhD in Chemical Engineering from Purdue University. He worked for 25 years in
Technical Committee on Intelligent Solutions to Human-aware Sustainability for IEEE Systems, Man, & Cybernetic, and the Founding Chair of Technical Committee on Sustainable Production Automation for IEEE Robotic and Automation.Jeong Eun Ahn, Rowan University Jeong Eun Ahn is an Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Rowan University. She received her B.S. degree from Dongguk University, Seoul, South Korea, her M.S. degree from Geor- gia Institute of Technology, and her Ph.D. from New York University, all in Civil Engineering. The overarching goal of her work is to develop a sustainable and resilient coastal system, to protect cities and environmental quality. Her research focuses on developing
community vision with Pitt’s core compe- tencies of research and education, Sanchez has built up Pitt Hydroponics in Homewood, founded Con- stellation Energy Inventor labs for K-12 students, and re-created the Mascaro Center’s Teach the Teacher sustainability program for science educators in the region. As a teacher he designed and created the Sustainability capstone course which has annually partnered with community stakeholders to address sustainability challenges at all scales. Past projects have in- cluded evaluating composting stations in Wilkinsburg, studying infrastructure resilience in Homewood, enabling community solar in PA, improving energy efficiency in McCandless Township, and improving water quality in
from technical ideas and guidance.” [3].The need for increased engagement of engineers with policy and law is also recognized in theNational Academy of Engineering report, The Engineer of 2020 (2004): “The steady integrationof technology in our infrastructure and lives calls for more involvement by engineers in thesetting of public policy and in the participation in the civic arena” (p. 4). “Given the uncertainand changing character of the world in which 2020 engineering will work, engineers will needsomething that cannot be described in a single word. It involves dynamism, agility, resilience,and flexibility. Not only will technology change quickly, the social–political–economic world inwhich engineers work will change continuously. In this
of the Beyond Professional Identity lab at Harding University. Her current research is using interpretative phenomenological analysis to understand well-being and experiences with professional shame among engineering faculty. She is also part of a research team investigating context- specific affordances and barriers faculty face when adopting evidence-based instructional practices in their engineering courses. Amy’s research interests meet at the intersection of sustainable and resilient infrastructure, emotions in engineering, and engineering identity formation.Halle Miller, Harding UniversityGrant R. Countess, Harding University Grant Countess is a BBA, accounting and MSIS student at Harding University, on track to
studentsupport in our university’s context can be frustrating and ineffective for students. While there area myriad of offices to support students, our students can get overwhelmed in the policies andprocedures in accessing resources or solving problems that occur. The CoMPASS support teamhas amended its approach from providing awareness of campus resources at the start of collegeto a more engaged method of checking-in and coaching students through issues in a “just intime” manner. Our students have appreciated someone helping connect them to the right peopleat the right time and coaching them in what to do (as well as what to expect). The goal is forstudents to develop what Yosso terms as “navigational capital” and resiliency in a system thatwas not
(CS&E) Department was formed to support the growth ofcourse offerings at a small-sized, independent school for girls. Prior to the establishment of theCS&E Department, computer programming and robotics courses were taught by staff membersof the Technology Department. The staff members of the Technology Department wereresponsible for the school’s infrastructure, educational technology support, learning managementsystem, and in-the-moment tech support for students, faculty, and staff. In support of advancingSTEM opportunities for students and providing an academic structure to support thedevelopment of a robust computer science and engineering curriculum, the school allocatedhuman, financial, and space resources to establish the CS&
the National Science Foundation, and a Fellow of the American Society of Civil Engineers.Dr. Reginald DesRoches, Rice University Reginald DesRoches is the Karen and John Huff School Chair and Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology. As School Chair, he provides leadership to a top- ranked program with 100 faculty and staff and 1,100 students. His primary research interests are in design of resilient infrastructure systems under extreme loads. He has published more than 250 articles in the general area of resilience and seismic risk assessment. Dr. DesRoches has served as the key technical leader in the United States’ response to the Haiti earthquake and led a team
Environmental or qualitative Quantitative Economic incorporation of Qualitative sustainability? Social Sustainable Agriculture, Sustainable Land Use, Industrial Ecology, Corporate Sustainability, Climate Change, Renewable Energy, Green Buildings, Sustainability Infrastructure, Green Construction, LCA (Life Cycle Assessment), Material Flow Analysis, Natural Resource Depletion 4. Sustainability (or Scarcity), Pollution Prevention, Design for the Environment, Green Topics (explicit Chemistry, Environmental Justice, Embedded/Virtual Water Use, or implicit
faculty member for tenure and promotion.While planning our most recent research collaboration, we were aware of a new NSFEngineering Research Center (ERC) with an overarching mission directly related to the researchwe wanted to conduct – the Center for Bio-mediated and Bio-inspired Geotechnics (CBBG). Asstated on their website (https://cbbg.engineering.asu.edu/about/), the “CBBG appliesbiogeotechnical techniques to create sustainable, resilient, and environmentally compatiblesolutions for construction, repair, and rehabilitation of civil infrastructure systems.”We realized that a collaboration with the ERC could have significant benefits. First, acollaboration would allow us to integrate our research with that of the investigators at the CBBGin