Conference Session

Program Support Initiatives

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Alyson Grace Eggleston, The Citadel; Robert J. Rabb P.E., The Citadel

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Civil Engineering

consultation with military and corporateleaders, have validated and developed the institution-specific leadership model [1] and itsassessment within courses. As shown in Table 1, The Citadel Leadership model seeks to developthe following seven aspirational behavioral characteristics, in alignment with its mission toproduce principled leaders across all career paths. Table 1: Characteristics of Principled Leaders [1] Leadership Attribute 1. Leads with humility; creates conditions for the team to succeed as a whole. 2. Embraces a true, authentic self; develops and leads according to a principle-based leadership philosophy. 3. Acts and speaks with courage; performs critical leadership functions to overcome

Conference Session

Educational and Professional Issues of Strategic Importance to the Civil Engineering Profession and ASCE

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Jakob C. Bruhl, United States Military Academy; Brock E. Barry P.E., United States Military Academy; David Carlson P.E., United States Military Academy

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Diversity

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Civil Engineering

infrastructure, protective structures, and engineering education.Dr. Brock E. Barry P.E., United States Military Academy Dr. Brock E. Barry, P.E. is the Director of the Civil Engineering Division and Professor of Engineering Education in the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering at the United States Military Academy, West Point, New York. Dr. Barry holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Rochester Institute of Tech- nology, a Master of Science degree from University of Colorado at Boulder, and a PhD from Purdue University. Prior to pursuing a career in academics, Dr. Barry spent 10-years as a senior geotechnical engineer and project manager on projects throughout the United States. He is a licensed professional en

Conference Session

Project-based and Experiential Learning in Civil Engineering

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Cade Fleaher; Dechathon Suwanakeree, United States Military Academy; Scott Amos Collins; Geoff Kirk; Antonio La Torre; Peyton James Pisacane; Kevin P. Arnett P.E., United States Military Academy; Brad C. McCoy, United States Military Academy; Aaron T. Hill Jr., United States Military Academy

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Civil Engineering

it is on their own. This hunger for knowledge, spurred by PBL and inclear support of ABET Student Outcome 7, establishes a crucial aspect of professionaldevelopment in young students that will serve them well as they progress through their careers[1].Student feedback from open-ended questions in the author survey agree that PBL improvesstudents’ ability to apply new knowledge to real-world problems. Students use all of theirknowledge, integrate them, in order to solve the problems. The COVID-19 also creates anenvironment that engineering students have to be more initiative to solve problems on their own.A remote learning education requires students to acquire new capabilities in, for example,technology, information collecting, etc. Thus

Conference Session

Development Around Diversity

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Shinae Jang P.E., University of Connecticut

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Diversity

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Civil Engineering

instructors and students perceptions.” Journal of Mechanical Design. 129 (7). 2007. doi: 10.1115/1.2739569.[3] J. C. Blickenstaff, “Women and science careers: Leaky pipeline or gender filter?” Gender and Education, 17(4), pp. 369–386, 2005.[4] R. M. Marra, K. A. Rodgers, D. Shen, and B. Bogue, “Leaving Engineering: A Multi-Year Single Institution Study.” J Eng Educ.101(1):6-27. 2012. doi:10.1002/j.2168- 9830.2012.tb00039.x.[5] R. Suresh, “The relationship between barrier courses and persistence in engineering.” Journal of College Student Retention, 8(2), pp. 215–39, 2006/2007.[6] E. Seymour and N. M. Hewitt, Talking about leaving: Why undergraduates leave the sciences. Westview Press, CO, 1997.[7] J

Conference Session

Program Support Initiatives

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Ronald W. Welch, The Citadel; Robert J. Rabb P.E., The Citadel; Alyson Grace Eggleston, The Citadel

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Civil Engineering

start/stop recording and upload recordings to their LMSfor asynchronous students. Faculty can hear and see remote students during the class while alsoemploying recorded instruction for those who missed class or for future remote/online offerings.This allows the instructor to use the traditional lecture format, transmitting information from oneto many, while mitigating the ‘disconnecting’ of the physical classroom, student, and teacher.Capturing both teacher and student interactions and reactions, studies on Swivl’s impact onpedagogy reveal that early-career educators as well more established instructors both benefitfrom using Swivl in the classroom [4]. Because the Swivl follows and captures the instructorthroughout the classroom, the resulting

Conference Session

Capitalizing on COVID: Using This Disruptor to Change the Educational Model

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Paige West, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Frederick Paige, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Natasha B. Watts, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Walter C. Lee, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Civil Engineering

and Computer Information at Hazard Community and Technical College. Watts began her career at Appalshop, a non-profit media arts center located in the coalfields of Eastern Kentucky, serving as a director, educator, filmmaker, and youth media trainer. For the last ten years, her work has focused on placed-based visual learning and distance learning methodologies to facilitate rural classroom equality. Watts is passionate about distance learning, accessibility, and Appalachia. She believes there is a classroom for everyone. Natasha has a Bachelor’s Degree in Broadcasting and Electronic Media, with a minor in Appalachian Studies from Eastern Kentucky University. A Master’s of Science in Education with an emphasis on

Conference Session

Program Support Initiatives

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Charles Riley P.E., Oregon Institute of Technology; Jesse M. Kinder, Oregon Institute of Technology; Ben S. Bunting Jr, Oregon Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

introduce new faculty to the model and how to apply it as they begintheir teaching careers at our university.Making DecisionsThe model is a useful point of reference in making decisions about allocation of resources setaside for teaching.The same commission that worked to develop the model administers grants for excellence inteaching and for innovative teaching each year. We have developed rubrics for scoring grantapplications that are aligned with the institutional teaching model. Not only does this removesome subjectivity from the award process, but it also increases awareness of the model.The commission also works with students each year to administer an Excellence in TeachingAward. We have recently used the institutional teaching model to

Conference Session

Tech Tools and Tips

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Sotiria Koloutsou-Vakakis, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Eleftheria Kontou, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Christopher W. Tessum, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Lei Zhao, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Hadi Meidani, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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Diversity

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Civil Engineering

Paper ID #32681Electrical Engineering from the University of Southern California (USC) in 2012. Prior to joining UIUC,he was a postdoctoral research associate in the Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineeringat USC in 2012-2013 and in the Scientific Computing and Imaging Institute at the University of Utahin 2013-2014. He is the recipient of the NSF CAREER Award to study fast computational models forenergy-transportation systems. He is also the recipient of the student paper award in probabilistic methodsat the ASCE Engineering Mechanics Institute Conference in 2012. His research interests are uncertaintyquantification, scientific machine learning, and decision making under uncertainty. American

Conference Session

Proven Strategies in Classroom Engagement Part I: Artifacts for Creative Pedagogy

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel J. Pickel, University of Waterloo; G. Wayne Brodland, University of Waterloo; Rania Al-Hammoud P.Eng., University of Waterloo

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

andexperiential learning into a typical undergraduate engineering course.Overview of the Use of Models in Student LearningThe use of models to teach engineering concepts can be incorporated into a form of inductiveeducation. In inductive education, an instructor will first introduce problems or case studies tostudents and then introduce and explain theories and tools which can be used to solve the problems.The goal of this education type is to provide meaningful context to students prior to delivering therelated theory which can provide motivation. “You’ll need this for the exam” or “you’ll need thisin your career” may not provide sufficient motivation to engage the students in learning thetheories taught (5). The models can be used to illustrate real

Conference Session

Innovation and Fun in the Civil Engineering Classroom

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anthony Battistini, Angelo State University

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Civil Engineering

Washington State University (2013-2014) and George Mason University (2014-2017). Throughout his career, his primary responsibility as a faculty member has been teaching students, for which he aspires to provide them with a quality and enjoyable experience. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Using Themes and Pop Culture References to Make Introductory Civil Engineering Courses More EngagingAbstractWith the widespread availability of online streaming services, students can easily binge-watchshows or videos for hours. Yet, the same students seem to struggle to maintain their attentioninside engineering classrooms. It is proposed that employing the use of themes and stories

Conference Session

Civil Engineering in the Classroom

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Waddah Akili, Iowa State University

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Civil Engineering

traditional classroomteaching and what really takes place in the real world.(9) They give students experience withsituations and challenges they do not usually come across during traditional classroom activities.In any of their form, thoughtfully planned and well prepared cases provide: • Relevance. Cases depict real situations at a particular location and point in time. As such, they tend to provide an insight into the decision-making process. Students see the relevance of the case to their future careers. • Motivation. Cases can provide incentives for students to immerse themselves in real engineering tasks. Also, assuming the role of a practicing engineer can be challenging and stimulating. • Interaction

Conference Session

Integrating Teaching Assistants, Tenure-track, and Non-tenure-track Faculty into a Cohesive Department

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Molly A McVey, University of Kansas; Caroline R. Bennett P.E., University of Kansas; Jae Hwan Kim, University of Kansas; Alexandra Self, University of Kansas

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Civil Engineering

the UGTFs reported having peer mentor positively impacted the amount of time spent on lecture- deepened content understanding and dynamics of their student group (the based activities greater confidence in their mastery remainder indicated no effect) · 100% reported that they were more · Only one respondent did not agree · 3 commenters indicated that some satisfied with the course outcomes that the program further prepared UGTFs needed improved content when using peer mentors them for their career mastery · 100% reported that their UGTFs · For each of the three

Conference Session

Your Best in 5 Minutes: Demonstrations of Hands-On and Virtual In-Class Teaching Aids

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Charles D. Facciolo, Daedalus Structural Engineering; Anahid Behrouzi, California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo

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Civil Engineering

be required in the undergraduate civil/architectural engineeringcurriculum. The exclusion of this class is the result of one or more of the following factors:  technical complexity of course topics,  lack of modern textbooks that serve to adequately explain challenging concepts,1  limited perceived necessity based on the majority of undergraduate student career paths,  availability of course at the graduate level for interested students, and/or  undergraduate degree credit hour constraints that restrict offering advanced electives.Universities that have historically offered structural dynamics at the undergraduate level seem tobe located in a region with high earthquake hazard, at sites affiliated with a

Conference Session

Thinking Outside the BOKs: ABET, Ethics, Civil Engineering as Liberal Education, and 3-Year Degrees

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brian J. Swenty P.E., University of Evansville; Matthew K Swenty P.E., Virginia Military Institute

Tagged Topics

Diversity

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Civil Engineering

be fulfilled through education alone. Meeting the outcomesinvolves being mentored by practicing engineers, gaining early career experience, participatingin self-developed learning, and obtaining additional formal education [25].Professional LicensureASCE’s Policy 465 advocates that entry into the civil engineering profession as a licensedengineer would happen after obtaining a master’s degree or 30 additional credit hours [26]. Thisposition was supported by NCEES in 2006, but has not been adopted by any state licensureboard in the United States.Table 5. Education Requirements for State Licensure State Education Requirements for Professional Engineering Licensure (State Code Reference

Conference Session

High-Impact Teaching and Learning

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew K Swenty P.E., Virginia Military Institute; Benjamin Z. Dymond, University of Minnesota Duluth; Sara Ojard

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

. One way to do this has been to provide first yearengineering courses that inspire and educate students as they pick a career path. Results haveshown that making engineers more aware of the profession and connecting them on a humanisticlevel keeps students interested in the field of study and increases graduation rates [5], [6], [7].Bernold et al. [8] studied learning styles to present material differently and improve retentionduring the first year of study in an engineering program. Palmer and Hall [9] converted theirintroduction course using problem based learning and case studies to excite the students. Thecase studies helped the students learn many challenges are interdisciplinary. Other programshave made strides in connecting basic math

Conference Session

Educational & Professional Issues of Strategic Importance to the Civil Engineering Profession and ASCE II

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Norman D. Dennis Jr. P.E., University of Arkansas; Decker B. Hains, Western Michigan University; Horst Brandes P.E., University of Hawaii

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Civil Engineering

Paper ID #22238Assessing the Civil Engineering Body of Knowledge in the Affective DomainDr. Norman D. Dennis Jr. P.E., University of Arkansas Norman D. Dennis, Jr., is a University Professor of Civil Engineering serving as the Senior Associate Dean of the College of Engineering at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. Before joining the U of A faculty in 1996, he served in the US Army as an engineer officer for 24 years. During his military career Dennis had the unique opportunity to build roads, airfields and other facilities on five different continents and spend over 11 years as a member of the faculty at the US

Conference Session

Sustainability in Civil Engineering

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nathan McWhirter, Virginia Tech; Tripp Shealy, Virginia Tech

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

’, decision biases. Decision biases are systematicand predictable errors in judgment that can negatively impact engineering decision making.Decision biases are especially prevalent in complex and ill-structured problems involvinguncertainty and risk [4], the very types of problems and decisions that civil engineering studentswill face in their careers. For example, planning fallacy and optimism bias explain the highfrequency of cost overruns and benefit shortfalls [5]. Decisions tend to be biased toward known,traditional solutions (status quo bias) and focus on present costs and benefits (cognitive myopia)rather than life-cycle or long-term sustainability [6]. Status quo bias also appears in engineeringdecision-making processes through procedures

Conference Session

Educational & Professional Issues of Strategic Importance to the Civil Engineering Profession and ASCE II

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Decker B. Hains, Western Michigan University; Michael O'Connor P.E., New York University

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Civil Engineering

failure to meetstakeholder expectations among others. [13] It also noted that a lack of education in leadershipto support the current prevalent career path of "starting from primarily technical work throughproject management and into management and leadership." [13] There was an intensecompetition for desired leadership positions that was shared in common with other engineeringdisciplines, as well as from non-engineers. The best example of this is in project managementwhich requires better educated civil engineers. In the case of the latter, more and more non-engineers are managing "civil engineers with the principal reason being that the non-engineerspossess stronger leadership, communication and business skills" and leadership positions

Conference Session

Course Structuring for Effective Student Engagement

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Benjamin Z. Dymond, University of Minnesota, Duluth; Matthew K Swenty P.E., Virginia Military Institute; Chris Carroll, Saint Louis University

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Civil Engineering

his engineering education research interests focus on experiential learning at both the university and K-12 levels. Dr. Carroll serves as a voting member on ACI Committee S802 - Teaching Methods and Educational Materials and is Chair of the Career Guidance Committee for the ASCE - St. Louis Section. He has eight years of formal experience with K-12 engineering education. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 The Influence of Grading Bias on Reinforced Concrete Exam Scores at Three Different UniversitiesIntroduction Grading student exams fairly and effectively remains a challenge for many professors.Maintaining consistency among students on the

Conference Session

The Civil Engineering Body of Knowledge, 3rd Edition: Preparing the Future Civil Engineer

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Norb Delatte P.E., Oklahoma State University; Brock E. Barry P.E., U.S. Military Academy; Audra N. Morse P.E., Michigan Technological University; Camilla M. Saviz P.E., University of the Pacific

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Civil Engineering

. Military Academy Dr. Brock E. Barry, P.E. is Professor of Engineering Education in the Department of Civil & Mechanical Engineering at the United States Military Academy, West Point, New York. Dr. Barry holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Rochester Institute of Technology, a Master of Science degree from University of Colorado at Boulder, and a PhD from Purdue University. Prior to pursuing a career in academics, Dr. Barry spent 10-years as a senior geotechnical engineer and project manager on projects through- out the United States. He is a licensed professional engineer in multiple states. Dr. Barry’s areas of research include assessment of professional ethics, teaching and learning in engineering

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mei-Mei Song, Tamkang University; Shang-Hsien (Patrick) Hsieh, National Taiwan University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

being exposed to substantial professional technicalities. Keystone coursescombine theory with hands-on design project courses. Capstone courses aim to allow studentsto integrate professional knowledge in design practices, assessing students’ overall learningresults across their college career. Futures thinking can be integrated in all three clusters ofcourses, though the levels of futures thinking ought to be adjusted according to students’maturity and levels of professional knowledge in civil engineering. By introducingfundamental concepts and methods in Futures Studies, the curricular experiment aims to helpstudents develop comprehensive and long-term thinking skills while being first exposed tothe civil engineering curriculum. To begin

Conference Session

Use of Technology in Civil Engineering Courses

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Charles Riley P.E., Oregon Institute of Technology; Jason D. Millar, Oregon Institute of Technology; Samuel Lozano, Oregon Institute of Technology; Sean St.Clair, Oregon Institute of Technology

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Diversity

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Civil Engineering

sustainability.Jason D. Millar, Oregon Institute of Technology Jason Millar is a graduate student in the civil engineering program at Oregon Tech. With a background and emphasis in structural engineering, Jason is conducting a research study regarding the use of technology to enhance the education and application of non-destructive structural health monitoring. In his fourth year at Oregon Tech, Jason has enjoyed the opportunity to attend multiple national engineering conventions, hold leadership positions in several extracurricular clubs, and excel in a broad range of civil engineering and related projects. The ultimate career goal for Jason is to own a private consulting firm specializing in sustainable structural

Conference Session

Educational & Professional Issues of Strategic Importance to the Civil Engineering Profession – and ASCE

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Derek Guthrie Williamson, University of Alabama; Kenneth J. Fridley, University of Alabama

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Civil Engineering

teaching, research, and service. he now serves as the Director of Undergraduate Programs for his Department.Dr. Kenneth J. Fridley, University of Alabama Kenneth J. Fridley is the Senior Associate Dean for the College of Engineering at The University of Alabama. Prior to his current appointment, Fridley served as Professor and Head of the Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering at the University of Alabama. Dr. Fridley has been recognized as a dedicated educator throughout his career and has received several awards for his teaching efforts, including the ExCEEd (Excellence in Civil Engineering Education) Leadership Award in 2010. At the University of Alabama, Fridley has led efforts to establish

Conference Session

High-Impact Teaching and Learning

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Simon Thomas Ghanat P.E., The Citadel; James Kaklamanos, Merrimack College; Tanya Kunberger P.E., Florida Gulf Coast University; Corrie Walton-Macaulay Ph.D., P.E., Saint Martin's University; Suresh Immanuel P.E., University of Evansville; David A. Saftner, University of Minnesota Duluth; Brock E. Barry P.E., U.S. Military Academy; Shawn Griffiths, University of Wyoming; Craig M. Shillaber, Northeastern University; Chris Swan, Tufts University

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Civil Engineering

University of Michigan.Dr. Brock E. Barry P.E., U.S. Military Academy c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Paper ID #25658 Dr. Brock E. Barry, P.E. is Professor of Engineering Educaiton in the Department of Civil & Mechanical Engineering at the United States Military Academy, West Point, New York. Dr. Barry holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Rochester Institute of Technology, a Master of Science degree from University of Colorado at Boulder, and a PhD from Purdue University. Prior to pursuing a career in academics, Dr. Barry spent 10-years as a senior geotechnical engineer and

Conference Session

High-impact Learning Practices

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Kelly Brumbelow, Texas A&M University; Luciana R. Barroso, Texas A&M University; Greg Stadter, Texas A&M University

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Civil Engineering

). Rubrics are oriented toward performance ofthe required work, but not necessarily quality or depth of that work; that is, a reflective essay thatexhibits shallow or misdirected learning can be as equally valid for course completion as one thatshows a career-changing experience. The key concern is for authentic and conscientious work onthe deliverables; this is an important course characteristic in light of the varying quality of HILPmentoring and experiences outside the control of the academic faculty. Deliverables deemedunsatisfactory are returned to the student with a one-week opportunity for a single revision. If allthree deliverables (including revisions) are satisfactory, the student receives a grade of “pass.” Ifunsatisfactory deliverable(s

Conference Session

Before the Capstone: Project-based Experiences Early in the Curriculum

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Wayne Sarasua, Clemson University; Nigel Berkeley Kaye, Clemson University; Jennifer Harper Ogle, Clemson University; Mehdi Nassim Benaissa, Clemson University; Lisa Benson, Clemson University; Bradley J. Putman, Clemson University; Aubrie Lynn Pfirman, Lander University

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Civil Engineering

% (10-15% is comm) • Group presentation 10% comm • Final Exam 10% (5% is comm) • Other assignments, attendance, participation 5% (mostly comm)The full integration of oral communication into the project-based course underscores to studentsthe importance of communication skills in all aspects of an engineering career. Similarly,technical writing skills are emphasized in the Springer 2 course.Teaching MethodologyIn all teaching aspects of Springer 1, a significant emphasis on relevance is made throughout thecourse. This includes the relevance of material covered as well as the relevance of assignments.While a combination of teaching methods is used including lecture and flipped classrooms [8],the primary teaching methodology is project

Conference Session

Star Tech: Bringing Data Science and Technologies into the Classroom

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Sotiria Koloutsou-Vakakis, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign

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Civil Engineering

. Vogler, P. Thompson, D. W. Davis, B. E. Mayfield, P. M. Finley, and D. Yasseri, "The hard work of soft skills: augmenting the project-based learning experience with interdisciplinary teamwork," Instructional Science, vol. 46, no. 3, pp. 457-488, 2017.[12] M. E. Beier, M. H. Kim, A. Saterbak, V. Leautaud, S. Bishnoi, and J. M. Gilberto, "The effect of authentic project‐based learning on attitudes and career aspirations in STEM," Journal of Research in Science Teaching, vol. 56, no. 1, pp. 3-23, 2018.[13] N. Mvududu, “A Cross-cultural Study of the Connection Between Students' Attitudes Toward Statistics and the Use of Constructivist Strategies in the Course,” Journal of Statistics Education [online], vol. 11 no. 3, 2003

Conference Session

Direct Measures of Student Performance

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Allen Estes, California Polytechnic State University; Stephen Ressler, U.S. Military Academy

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Civil Engineering

Engineers. We will offer our thoughts andperspectives on what is required for successful compliance with Criterion 3. And at no extracharge, we will provide some broader advice to department chairs who are preparing for theiraccreditation visits.II. An Assessment Process for Criterion 3Although the outcomes-based ABET accreditation criteria have been in place for over seven years,many schools are still struggling with ABET Criteria 2 (Program Objectives) and 3 (ProgramOutcomes) as they prepare for accreditation visits. Program objectives are currently defined as “broadstatements that describe the career and professional accomplishments that the program is preparinggraduates to achieve.”1 The definition of objectives has changed several times over

Conference Session

The New Civil Engineering Body of Knowledge (BOK2)

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Anderson, Somat Engineering, Inc.; Stuart Walesh, S. G. Walesh Consulting; Kenneth Fridley, University of Alabama

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

was eventually whittleddown to a comprehensive, coordinated list of 24 outcomes divided into three outcome categories;Foundational, Technical and Professional. In addition, the level of achievement expected to beachieved prior to entry into the professional practice of civil engineering is identified for eachoutcome. Each of the Bloom’s levels of achievement for each outcome is also assigned to astage in the young engineer’s career, from the baccalaureate degree program, to post-baccalaureate formal education, to pre-licensure working experience. Next, the BOK2 will bereviewed by a new committee, the BOK Educational Fulfillment committee, which will assemblebest practices for use in fulfilling the BOK through formal education.IntroductionIn

Conference Session

Preparing Civil Engineering Students for a Flat World

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carsten Ahrens, F.H. OOW

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Civil Engineering