Paper ID #34659Work In Progress: Middle School Architectural Engineering EducationPilot Program : Exploring Building Industry Careers as a Catalyst forPursuing Engineering CareersMs. Laura Jun Chee Yong, Pennsylvania State University Laura Jun Chee Yong is an MS student and a Graduate Research Assistant in the Department of Archi- tectural Engineering at Pennsylvania State University. Her interest includes promoting interest in STEM and STEM careers through outreach; structural design of buildings, sustainability in buildings.Dr. Linda M Hanagan P.E., Pennsylvania State University Linda M. Hanagan, PhD, PE, is an Associate
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
by others [10]. Thereverse belongingness is alienation, social isolation, or rejection, leading to depression in thelong term [11]. Among factors that influence the sense of belonging of women to a major areidentity or being valued [12]; stereotype-free educational environment [13]; formal and informalstudent organizations supporting female students [12]; family, faculty and peer support [7]. Onthe other hand, and specific to the construction industry, many prior studies indicate thatpresence of gender stereotyping, low sense of belonging, lack of support system, and lack offemale role models factor to women opting out of construction-related studies and careers [14],[15], [16].Previous research on sense of belonging found that only when an
family residence. Students are to adhere to instructions for bothprojects. This is especially important for the second project minimum where building standardsor codes are to be adhered to where applicable and emphasized by the instructor. In addition tothe lake cabin drawing, Quizzes and other assignments were also assigned but not considered forthis research. At the beginning of the Fall 2017 semester, students were to completequestionnaires related to their career choices in the construction industry and course relatedmajors/minors. Towards the end of the semester, a similar questionnaire was issued whichevaluated students’ experience in the course. The second questionnaire was designed todetermine whether or not students’ career choices
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
. Yates began her teaching career at Pittsburg State University in 2002, and has taught numerous construction courses throughout her academic career including: Construction Drawings, Concrete Tech- nology, Estimating I, Strength of Materials in Construction, Structures I, Construction Contracts, and Capstone courses. She received the Halliburton Excellent Young Teacher Award in 2008, and the CEAT Advisor of the Year in 2010. Dr. Yates served as the Associated Schools of Construction Region 5 Di- rector from 2014-17, ASC International Secretary from 2018-20, and was named CMAA Educator of the Year in 2019. She was also Elected ASC International 2nd Vice-President. She also enjoys sharing her passion for increasing the
authors are currently working in LEED Lab with two building projects: onefollowing the traditional path and one following the performance-based Arc Platform. Both haveadvantages and disadvantages. It is a balance between which is more beneficial for the students’education and which is more beneficial for the ultimate goal of certifying a building in LEEDO+M: Existing Buildings. The advantage of the traditional path is that it is the same procedure (and point structure)the students will be using in their future careers when working on the LEED certificationprocess. The skills and knowledge learned in this path are directly transferable, a fact that will bebeneficial to their future employers. By allowing students access to LEED Online they
, relatable topics that showcase the importance of thebuilding code related to their careers. This paper examines the critical needs and new mechanisms toconvey code information in a meaningful way rather than the idealized representations. Results frompre- and post- surveys, interviews and assignments support the positive feedback and success of themodules. At this stage of module distribution, correlations between student perceptions and actualperformance have not been studied yet. The basis of how the modules were structured, including theirassessment on their effectiveness are detailed in this paper.Introduction The idea of a regulating building code that governs the design and construction of buildings isparamount to our industry. For the
solutions to meet the and experience University project objective ● Contribution to addressing Project team Students ● Documentation and support real-world challenges dissemination of the project ● Better preparation for future career development development Partnership ● Coordinate between partners ● Gap reduction between academic Digital coordinator, ● Facilitate project preparation development and real-world needs Innovation Project ● Provide cloud computing ● Sustainable partnership for Center
Paper ID #33163Responding to the COVID Pandemic: Results and Reflections on Round-TableDiscussions at ASEE 2020Dr. John Tingerthal P.E., Northern Arizona University John Tingerthal joined the Construction Management faculty at Northern Arizona University in 2007 and was appointed as a Distinguished Teaching Fellow in 2015. His engineering career spans a variety of design and forensic engineering experiences. He spent the first eight years of his career performing structural consulting engineering in Chicago. He earned his Doctorate in Education and is currently the Associate Chair of the Civil Engineering, Construction
University in 2006. In 2010 she was promoted to Associate Professor. She completed her Doctorate in Higher Educa- tion from OSU in 2012 where she focused her research on women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. She accepted the position as Program Coordinator of Construction Engineering Technology at OSU in 2013. Dr. Yates began her teaching career at Pittsburg State University in 2002, and has taught numerous construction courses throughout her academic career including: Construction Drawings, Concrete Tech- nology, Estimating I, Strength of Materials in Construction, Structures I, Construction Contracts, and Capstone courses. She received the Halliburton Excellent Young Teacher Award in 2008, and the CEAT
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
bridging the gap between theory and practice.Dr. Humberto Reinoso, Mercer University The majority of my professional careers has been in clinical practice. My passion for nursing educa- tion has evolved as healthcare demands on the practitioner, patient, and community have become more complex. As a dual certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Emergency Nurse Practitioner I care for in- dividuals throughout the lifespan. My PhD and current research interest focused on the silent epidemic of viral hepatitis. As a Clinical Assistant Professor and the Graduate Clinical Coordinator at Georgia Baptist College of Nursing of Mercer University, I am able to combine my passion for clinical practice and education of future Advance
. Once a community project and partner have beenprudently chosen, Sutton suggests the following transformative strategies to utilize in servicelearning pedagogy: “cumulative exposures, comprehensive experiences, capstone experiences,immersion experiences, interdisciplinary experiences, community participation, youthparticipation, reflective practice, long term participation, and institutional participation” (Sutton2012). While this is a lengthy list of strategies, not all of these concepts can be applied to asingle course, as several are realized over the duration of one’s academic career. The strategiesmost applicable to this paper are immersion experiences and reflective practice, due to theduration of this particular community engaged
future careers. Therefore,transitioning to technological pedagogy that integrates different engagement activities supportsteaching vital skills to future workforces.The revolution of technology has brought paradigm shift in the way instructors teach andstudents learn in STEM through technology specifically VR [7]. VR is an emerging technologythat enables learners to immerse into different built environments by observing three-dimensional (3D) model [8]. Research has been supporting informal and immersive learningenvironments due to their effective educational impacts [9, 10]. Haptic learning is one solutionto advance learners’ understanding through physical interactions [11]. However there remains agap in the educational implementations that
internships.Teaching Style and Content in CapstonesSome capstones directly teach new technical knowledge, with this being common in mostengineering capstones within the U.S., while others are purely application of prior knowledge [33].In many instances, faculty members are responsive to teaching topics in a “just-in-time” format.Other capstones teach a minimal amount of new material to students, relying instead on theknowledge students have gained throughout their educational career to be used in the course. Thesurveyed indicated the amount of teaching conducted in capstones, as shown in Figure 5. Facultyhad the option to select from four categories that included: No formal teaching just advising on the application of prior knowledge Minimal
smart materials. Ms. Matin has over 4 years of experience of teaching in architecture and interior design field at Azad Islamic University and Eastern Michigan University. She has been LEED Green Associate since 2016.Dr. Ali Eydgahi, Eastern Michigan University Ali Eydgahi started his career in higher education as a faculty member at the Rensselaer Polytechnic In- stitute in 1985. Since then, he has been with the State University of New York, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, and Eastern Michigan University. During 2006-2010, he was Chair of the Department of Engineering and Aviation Sciences, Founder and Director of the Center for 3-D Visualization and Virtual Reality Applications, and Technical Director of the
revealing the relevance of technical details theyneed to master and their impact on society.2.1 Course Learning ObjectivesThe course focuses on the form of sustainable high-performance urban districts. Students studiedhow eco-districts are shaped by their response to climate, strategies they use to reducegreenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, to achieve high energy efficiency and production, better stormwater management, and waste management. Special attention was paid to establishing ecologicaldesign objectives, baselines, targets, and strategies. Faculty identified a common set ofsustainable and resilient urban design knowledge and skill sets, curriculum requirements fromboth program disciplines, as well as the potential career pathways for both
-categorical, and generative—get moreout of their higher education and are much better prepared for their careers than those who do not(Love & Guthrie, 1999). This conceptual shift is necessary for effective performance in STEM,yet the typical engineering student progresses fewer than two positions along Perry’s nine-positionscheme in college (Pavelich & Moore, 1996).Research has been conducted to understand how these theories play out across various judgmentdomains (e.g., “personal taste, aesthetic, value, and truth” as per Kuhn, Cheney, & Weinstock,2000, p. 309) as well as different fields of knowledge such as science (Elby, Macrander, &Hammer, 2016), engineering (Christensen et al, 2015), and design (Eastman, McCracken, &
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
Master of Science Degree in Architecture and Urban Design from Columbia University. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Developing a framework for a new technical elective: Prototyping multi- functional urban micro-farms as an experiential learning strategy for Architecture and Construction Management studentsAbstractFrom the effects of widespread monoculture to the aging population of career farmers, theagriculture industry today is facing myriad challenges. With land becoming more and morescarce, farms today are plagued by a sheer lack of resources, capital, and infrastructure requiredto distribute and preserve sustainable agriculture. And yet, there has never been more
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
].Building Information Modeling (BIM) in Construction Management (CM) education has not onlythe potential to be a graphic representation tool, but also a means to enhance student learning [2].Irrizarry et. al [2] explored how new digital tools help students overcome challenges and measuretheir effectiveness, concluding that students face a challenge in grasping certain concepts becauseof difficulty visualizing the concepts being taught.Further research discusses student perceptions of BIM application, knowledge and skilldevelopment, and possible career success attributed to CM courses. Suwal and Singh [3] focusedon students’ perception of BIM courses, BIM learning platforms, and BIM tools, suggesting thatonline BIM learning platforms are highly
papers in high-ranking architectural research journal and conference proceedings. Ms. Matin has over 5 years of experience of teaching in architecture and interior design field at Azad Islamic University and Eastern Michigan University. She has been LEED Green Associate since 2016. During 2018-2019 academic year, she was chosen as the outstanding PhD student of the year at College of Technology at Eastern Michigan University.Dr. Ali Eydgahi, Eastern Michigan University Ali Eydgahi started his career in higher education as a faculty member at the Rensselaer Polytechnic In- stitute in 1985. Since then, he has been with the State University of New York, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, and Eastern Michigan
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
, mechanical (HVAC), lighting/electrical, and construction options.2.0 Architectural Engineering Studio History Tying to ABET, one of Penn State’s Architectural Engineering (AE) Department’s ABET ProgramEducational Objectives (PEO) states that graduates will apply expertise in one or more areas related tointegrative planning, design, construction, operation and maintenance of buildings and infrastructure intheir professional careers (ABET 2019). Additionally, current ABET program specific criteria states thatthe achieved synthesis (design) level of one of the three curriculum areas must be in a context that workswithin the architectural design. While this non-specific criterion sets the passing bar, Penn State’s AEDepartment has long
to use Inventor™ 3D CAD computer program to create engineering designs and teach them how to 3D print the designs using advanced 3D printers. 2) Teach students thermal and mechanical engineering 3) Introduce the students to applications of advanced manufacturing (AM) to enhance their interest in pursuing college degrees that would prepare them for careers in AM. 4) Improve students’ communication skills.The process that we developed was mostly oriented toward the middle school students and it wasformed from three steps: - Teaching the heat transfer phenomena, - Teaching energy, and the conservation of energy, - Learning the use of heat transfer software. 3Dr. A.C