Paper ID #38777Implementing NACE Competencies in LEED Lab to Prepare a Career-ReadyWorkforceDr. Mohsen Goodarzi, Ball State University Dr. Mohsen Goodarzi is an assistant professor of construction Management at Ball State University. He received his PhD. in Construction Management from Michigan State University in 2021. His research focuses on sustainability in the built environment, life cycle costing, and construction education. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023Implementing NACE competencies in LEED Lab to prepare a career-readyworkforce Mohsen Goodarzi
Shuayto, DBA, MBA, BSBA, is an academician and business leader with a rich tapestry of experiences spanning education, entrepreneurship, and international collaboration. With a Doctorate of Business Administration in Marketing from Nova Southeastern University and a Master of Business Administration from Lawrence Technological University, Dr. Shuayto has cultivated a profound understanding of business dynamics and marketing strategies over the course of her career. Currently serving as an Assistant Professor of Marketing at Ohio Northern University’s James F. Dicke College of Business Administration, Dr. Shuayto imparts her extensive knowledge to students through courses such as Principles of Marketing, Marketing
interdisciplinary learning provides many benefits,including helping students obtain teamwork skills, developing a breadth of knowledge and professionalmindset for students’ future careers. Literature indicates that there is an important relationship betweeninterdisciplinary learning and students’ success. However, a research gap still exists in identifying thefactors related to interdisciplinary learning and how they lead to the success of Architectural Engineering(AE) graduates. This study sought to understand the connection between interdisciplinary learning–relevanttopics (or factors) and the success of AE graduates, specifically focusing on the importance ofinterdisciplinary learning-related topics (or factors) in the AEC industry. To achieve this
experience into the classroom teaching Analysis I, Steel I, Steel II, and the beginning Architecture Design Studios.Prof. John J Phillips P.E., Oklahoma State University JOHN PHILLIPS, a registered engineer and Professor of Architectural Engineering, practiced as a struc- tural engineer for nine years before returning to his alma mater to teach at Oklahoma State University. He teaches undergraduate and graduate level courses in building structures. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Including Structural Engineering Faculty in Beginning Design Studios to act as Mentors for Architectural Engineering StudentsAbstractAs students begin their educational career, they are often
sustainable designand construction is analyzed based on students’ source of knowledge, university education, andfuture aspirations toward sustainability goals. A survey designed to collect both quantitative andqualitative data was distributed among architecture and construction management students atdifferent levels to investigate their perception of sustainability.In addition to providing insight into students’ perception of courses taken that have componentsof SDC, this study examines students’ aspiration of earning a LEED certificate, interest tocontinue the study of SDC after graduation, and career aspirations in SDC after graduation.Based on their major, this study also explored the degree to which students have made decisionsabout the potential
country [26], [18]. Finally,with long-term orientation Ecuador does not have a score within the Hofstede tool fornow, however in the United States its low score reflects that citizens are not pragmatic,this is reinforced in that Americans have strong ideas about what is good or bad so theycan refer to issues such as abortion the use of drugs among other controversial issues,also in the country companies measure performance in the short term, this drives peopleto seek to obtain quick results [26].Through the national analysis provided by the Hofstede tool, it is possible to consider apoint of reference to make the academic comparison between construction careers in thetwo universities of study, for example, in Ecuador due to the high score in
is an enthusiastic doctoral researcher with a Master of Science degree in Construction Management from Kennesaw State University and is continuing his academic career as a Ph.D. student in Building Construction at the Georgia Institute of Technology in the Fall of 2022. Tran is passionate about research and teaching and has published numerous papers addressing critical challenges in the construction industry. He aims to enhance sustainability by integrating emerging technologies.Dr. Sanjeev Adhikari, Kennesaw State University Dr. Sanjeev Adhikari is faculty from Kennesaw State University. Previously he was faculty at Morehead State University from 2009 to 2016 and faculty at Purdue University – Indianapolis from
structural systems. He has developed research projects in the area of structural deterioration of reinforced concrete bridges and in the development of damage detection techniques in structural systems based on Non Destructive Evaluation. He actively collaborated in the creation and development of the Monitoring Center for Intelligent Bridges and Structures, leading the analysis and structural evaluation of the systems. In the academic field, he has worked as a professor in the Civil Engi- neering career, in the area of structural engineering at the Instituto Tecnol´ogico de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey (ITESM) Campus Quer´etaro. He has directed research projects for undergraduate and master’s degree students. He has
technology,’‘unfamiliarity with green buildings and materials,’ ‘inappropriate scheduling, ‘and ‘poorworkmanship’” [4]. Consequently, it is possible to question undergraduate architecturecourses and whether they are properly preparing students for their professional performance.Similarly, it is required for architecture students to develop academic skills. Academic skillshave an interdisciplinary characteristic. Nevertheless, architecture students need them due tothe nature of their career which cannot be completely classified as an art or science subject.Even though design it at the center of their focus, it is linked to plastic and technical aspects,which conform architecture. Hence, diverse study techniques must be adopted by the studentsto
structural systems. He has developed research projects in the area of structural deterioration of reinforced concrete bridges and in the development of damage detection techniques in structural systems based on Non Destructive Evaluation. He actively collaborated in the creation and development of the Monitoring Center for Intelligent Bridges and Structures, leading the analysis and structural evaluation of the systems. In the academic field, he has worked as a professor in the Civil Engineering career, in the area of structural engineering at the Instituto Tecnol´ogico de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey (ITESM) Campus Quer´etaro. He has directed research projects for undergraduate and master’s degree students. He has
College Park. Mohammad is recipient of several prestigious awards, including the ASHRAE New Investigator Award as well as IBPSA-USA Emerging Technology Award in support of his early career research. Mohammad is a registered professional en- gineer (PE). Mohammad teaches several courses such as Instrumentation and Measurements in Building Science, Energy Conservation in Building Design, HVAC Systems Design, and Control of Building En- vironmental Systems. Mohammad is also the Co-Director of The Built Environment Research Group (BERG) at Illinois Institute of Technology where he leads research in the areas of building energy and en- vironmental systems, building automation systems, computational fluid dynamics
detection techniques in structural systems based on Non Destructive Evaluation. He actively collaborated in the creation and development of the Monitoring Center for Intelligent Bridges and Structures, leading the analysis and structural evaluation of the systems. In the academic field, he has worked as a professor in the Civil Engi- neering career, in the area of structural engineering at the Instituto Tecnol´ogico de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey (ITESM) Campus Quer´etaro. He has directed research projects for undergraduate and master’s degree students. He has authored several technical publications of the Mexican Institute of Transporta- tion, extensive publications in congresses, international and national
careers. Industry professionals also tended tosee value in having introductory level training across disciplines, but desired to see moreadvanced technical coursework within their own discipline. Non-technical skills were commonlyidentified as the differentiator in hiring decisions for both recent graduates and experiencedemployees.Other programs and institutions are strongly encouraged to survey alumni and non-alumniprofessionals to obtain industry perspectives on curricular matters. Future work may include theinclusion of members of professional organizations as a group to be surveyed—it is unknown ifongoing continuing education activities would affect industry responses. Through such a process,engineering curricula may be aligned to better
concrete bridges and in the development of damage detection techniques in structural systems based on Non Destructive Evaluation. He actively collaborated in the creation and development of the Monitoring Center for Intelligent Bridges and Structures, leading the analysis and structural evaluation of the systems. In the academic field, he has worked as a professor in the Civil Engi- neering career, in the area of structural engineering at the Instituto Tecnol´ogico de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey (ITESM) Campus Quer´etaro. He has directed research projects for undergraduate and master’s degree students. He has authored several technical publications of the Mexican Institute of Transporta- tion, extensive
duringthe lifespan of the building. Looking for ways to be cost and energy efficient, with a reducedcarbon footprint, is a common topic that current students are exposed to during their education,and that is becoming increasingly relevant in the AEC industry.Furthermore, the survey showed that students wanted the course to be offered to architects andengineers [answer to question 6], to include field trips and classroom lectures as part of thecourse [answer to question 8], and that the course could make graduates more employable. Withmore firms including facade design and development departments in their practices, the inclusionof this type of course in their educational career would give students a head start at these firms.Façade design course
detection techniques in structural systems based on Non Destructive Evaluation. He actively collaborated in the creation and development of the Monitoring Center for Intelligent Bridges and Structures, leading the analysis and structural evaluation of the systems. In the academic field, he has worked as a professor in the Civil Engineering career, in the area of structural engineering at the Instituto Tecnol´ogico de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey (ITESM) Campus Quer´etaro. He has directed research projects for undergraduate and master’s degree students. He has authored several technical publications of the Mexican Institute of Transportation, extensive publications in congresses, international and national symposiums
for novice engineers is to present the results in a format following the key points of an RFP. This is a good career advice. Making it easy for reviewers to identify responsive points certainly will encourage positive responses. Developing a Hypothesis – Novice engineers will need guidance to develop meaningfulhypothesis. By definition, hypothesis is a proposed explanation for a phenomenon based on previousobservations. To be valid, the hypothesis must be accurately and concisely stated. It should not be anunsubstantiated wild guess. It should be possible to validate or discredit the hypothesis. This is not a simpletask for students for whom psychrometric principles are newly learned concepts. A practicum exercise
Work Based Learning and Research modules enable the students to develop aresearch industry-defined problem within their organization that can be explored at thedissertation level. This ensures that research output is relevant to that organization and can havea lasting impact. The MSc takes a similar approach, where students will develop a researchproposal before commencing their capstone, which is required, where prudent to be organizationspecific. Students are not confined to researching within their organization, but it is promotedthat this approach may yield a greater impact for them regarding career progression.The MSc research is published on TU Dublins research repository Arrow which brings togetherall of the University's research under
programs, conceptual difficulties with core courses, a lack of self-efficacy or self-confidence, inadequate high school preparation, insufficient interest in or commitment to thefield of engineering or a change in career goals, and racism and/or sexism” [2]. Retentionprograms that directly address these attritional factors may be more successful.Common interventions have included faculty development, support programs,remedial/developmental course work, learning communities, and intervention programs tailoredto individual students [3]. Of a survey of twenty-five studies that related to improving studentretention, many potential actions with evidence of success were identified—among whichlearning communities, support groups or networks, and student
learning methods areparticularly pertinent for architecture students, given the artistic nature of their career, wherevisuals play a crucial role. “... Architecture students are generally visually orientated andhave rather creative minds, capacities that seem less compatible with the more-strict rulesand systematic approach of doing research” [1]. Considering this characteristic ofarchitecture students, there is a preference towards the use of create visual study tools ratherthan traditional reading-writing methods.It is crucial to recognize that employing diverse teaching methods enhances the approach toknowledge acquisition. In the field of architecture, establishing connections betweentheoretical concepts and their practical and technical
exposing them at anearly stage in their career on the problem-solving skills they must develop to get their designaccepted by owners, who are measuring success partially through conformance to their self-identified budget(s). In addition, this opens an avenue for curriculums to expose students to leanconstruction methods, thereby embracing cost controls while reducing waste in construction. Ashift into these educational models can provide tools for the students to achieving value for theirclients while getting their designs built.Cost Projection Tool Development to Facilitate Cost Projection for Design Students Design students need to learn cost projection as part of the design process in order to helpthem prepare to adapt to the changing
furtherinvestigation into why students felt AI Chatbots were not efficient at developing engineeringspreadsheets.It is believed that most of the students have a misconception that AI provides immediatesolutions. Additionally, at this point in the students’ academic career, they do not haveexperience developing significant spreadsheets for engineering calculations, and they suspectthat spreadsheet development should occur quickly. Students wrote in reflections that they spentapproximately 30 minutes on the assignments before giving up, when the instructor hadestimated approximately 2 hours to complete the assignment. The disconnection between thestudents’ understanding of the time commitment and a better understanding of time required todevelop significant