Conference Session

Sustainability in Civil Engineering

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mo Hu, Virginia Tech; Tripp Shealy, Virginia Tech

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

(fNIRS). fNIRS monitors brain activity by measuring the changeof hemoglobin in human cortex, which is associated with cognitive activities [24]. fNIRSsensors (including sources and detectors) placed on a wearable cap or band emit near infraredlights (wavelength 700-900nm) into the cortex and the detectors receive the light which is notabsorbed and reflected back. Oxygenated hemoglobin (HbO) and deoxygenated hemoglobin(HbR) absorb more light than other tissues in the brain and they have different absorptionspectra, therefore, the relative change of hemoglobin, or Blood Oxygenation Level Dependent(BOLD) response can be captured by the use of light attenuation at multiple wavelengths.As a non-invasive, safe and portable technique, fNIRS can be used

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

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

measured in the cognitivedomain, attitudes most often are a reflection of one’s value system and, as such, outcomes relatedto attitude should be measured in the affective domain. Duczyminski [15] points out that,regardless of topic, affective outcomes are often closely related to deeper levels of thinking.Students engaged in a subject who recognize its value, can exhibit a change of attitude, andultimately achieve a consistent behavior. A number of academics have recognized the need tosupplement cognitive learning with the attainment of affective outcomes to promote deeperlearning and have incorporated specific learning strategies to accomplish this [16],[17],[18].Bielefeldt [18], for example, used project based learning and project based service

Conference Session

Fostering Business and Professional Skills in the Engineering Classroom

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sean Lyle Gestson, Oregon State University; Benjamin David Lutz, Oregon State University; Shane A. Brown P.E., Oregon State University; Matthew Stephen Barner, Oregon State University; David S. Hurwitz, Oregon State University; Masoud Ghodrat Abadi, Oregon State University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

). Engineering practitioners spend more time gatheringinformation, considering alternatives, and perhaps most importantly, designing. The result ofthese differences in activity patterns are reflected in the overall quality of the design.Additionally, research in problem solving has shown that even through practice, engineeringstudents often struggle with the transfer of learned information to new situations (Venters &McNair, 2010).Consequently, research has shown that engineering graduates are ill-prepared for the workplaceand the complex open-ended problems that are typical of engineering design (Collins, 2008;Education et al., 2005). The problems engineering students solve in school are thought to requirethe same fundamental concepts that

Conference Session

Course Structuring for Effective Student Engagement

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kristin M. Sample-Lord P.E., Villanova University; Patricia M. Gallagher P.E., Drexel University; Andrea L. Welker, Villanova University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

found useful to reflect upon before attempting to adapt/developany materials for the new format. For example: 1) What types of content and learning outcomes should the students be responsible for outside of the classroom versus in the classroom? How and when will that content be delivered? 2) Should the entire class period be devoted to active learning or would the students benefit from starting with a brief (e.g. 10-15 minute) lecture first to review important or challenging concepts, prior to transitioning to activities for the remainder of the class time? 3) Will the students be tested on (e.g. online or in-class quizzes) or otherwise held accountable for pre-class content, prior to starting the in-class

Conference Session

Creating a Positive Environment for Learning

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ronald W. Welch, The Citadel; Kevin C. Bower P.E., The Citadel; Robert J. Rabb P.E., The Citadel; Ally Kindel Martin, The Citadel

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

teaching the first-year and many of thesophomore courses each year versus the most senior faculty 6 years ago. The improved teachingquality and training on developing rapport with students has an impact on improved retentionfrom first-year to sophomore year.Special Needs. The engineering leadership has developed a unique relationship with the directorof students with special needs. The faculty attending the mini-ExCEEd teaching workshopreceive pedagogical training to vary their teaching to meet the learning styles of students (activevs. reflective, sequential vs. global, sensory vs. intuitive, verbal vs. visual). When faculty ensureeach lesson allows a student to learn some content in a preferred style, it assists each student’slevel of

Conference Session

Sustainability in Civil Engineering

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tripp Shealy, Virginia Tech

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

Grant No.1635534. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this materialare those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National ScienceFoundation.References[1] ASCE, Civil Engineering Body of Knowledge for the 21st Century: Preparing the Civil Engineer for the Future, Second Edition. Reston, VA: American Society of Civil Engineers, 2008.[2] P. A. Vesilind and A. S. Gunn, “Sustainable development and the ASCE Code of Ethics,” J. Prof. Issues Eng. Educ. Pract., vol. 124, no. 3, pp. 72–74, 1998.[3] R. K. comments, “10 projections for the global population in 2050,” Pew Research Center, 03-Feb-2014. .[4] S. J. Davis, K. Caldeira, and H. D. Matthews, “Future CO2 Emissions and

Conference Session

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

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Allen C. Estes, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Stephen J. Ressler P.E., United States Military Academy; Camilla M. Saviz P.E., University of the Pacific; Brock E. Barry, United States Military Academy; Carol L. Considine, Old Dominion University; Dion Coward, American Society of Civil Engineers; Norman D. Dennis Jr. P.E., University of Arkansas; Scott R. Hamilton P.E., York College of Pennsylvania; David S. Hurwitz, Oregon State University; Tanya Kunberger P.E., Florida Gulf Coast University; Thomas A. Lenox, American Society of Civil Engineers (Retired); Tonya Lynn Nilsson P.E., Santa Clara University; Leslie Nolen CAE, American Society of Civil Engineers; James J. O'Brien Jr., American Society of Civil Engineers; Robert James O'Neill, Florida Gulf Coast University; David A. Saftner, University of Minnesota, Duluth; Kelly Salyards P.E., Bucknell University; Ronald W. Welch P.E., The Citadel

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

the participants' workshop experience--a testament to the effort put forth bythe workshop coordinators and staff. ASCE will offer three ETWs in 2018, reflecting thecontinued strong demand for the program as its 20th anniversary approaches. The third workshopis made possible through generous funding from the Durham School at the University ofNebraska, Omaha where the third workshop will be hosted. The ExCEEd demand as defined bynumber of applications received is shown in Figure 2 as well as in Table 1.In total, 267 different institutions have sent faculty members to ETW. The eleven universitieswith the most ETW graduates are listed in Table 2. Given these institutions’ high level ofparticipation in Project ExCEEd, it is evident that ETW

Conference Session

Accreditation and the BOK

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Angela R. Bielefeldt, University of Colorado, Boulder

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

to working as a civilengineer requires passing two exams (FE and PE) and M/30 that other engineeringdisciplines do not require. So more clear communication on these issues is important.Clearly outlining the necessity for requiring an M/30 prior to professional licensure will beimportant. The reasons that students used in their writings may provide insight into thearguments that they found most compelling. It is important that this message comes fromindustry and practicing engineers rather than academia. A number of the seniors usedlanguage that reflected their belief that the M/30 requirement was motivated by greedyuniversities. Some students proposed changes in the BS degree or changes in the PE examthat could ensure competency. There