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Tech Tools and Tips

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Kevin A. Waters P.E., Villanova University; Jonathan Hubler, Villanova University; Kristin M. Sample-Lord P.E., Villanova University; Virginia Smith, Villanova University; Andrea L. Welker, Villanova University

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Civil Engineering

STEM disciplines. The nature of thistechnology facilitates visualizing concepts in three-dimensions, and it has been shown to beeffective in increasing student learning [1]. Previous research has shown a strong connectionbetween spatial visualization skills and academic success in engineering [2], [3], and althoughdefinitions of spatial visualization skills can vary, it is generally accepted that such skills areimportant in engineering education [4]. In particular, dedicated instruction with concrete spatialactivities has led to increases in spatial skills among civil engineering students [5]. Furthermore,interventions to improve spatial visualization skills are especially important for underrepresentedminorities since they may come into

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Industry and Practice Topics

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Secil Akinci-Ceylan, Iowa State University of Science and Technology; Yiqi Liang, Iowa State University of Science and Technology; Kristen Sara Cetin P.E., Michigan State University; Benjamin Ahn, Iowa State University of Science and Technology; Bora Cetin

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Civil Engineering

anintegration of process and knowledge to better serve the society are an essential part of theprofessional education of engineers [1]. Engineers, by definition, engage in problem solving on aregular basis, which has been identified as one of the 21st century skills [2]. However, researchhas shown that the problem types engineering students and practitioners solve differ [3], [4].Engineering students are typically given well-structured (also known as well-defined) problems,which have pre-defined solutions. They are used to reinforce recent course material covered inclass, and are heavily in a written and well-documented form. Practitioners, however, tackle ill-structured (i.e. complex real-world) problems, which are more vague and ambiguous

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Supporting the Capstone Experience

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Nathan Miner, Iowa State University of Science and Technology; Aliye Karabulut Ilgu, Iowa State University of Science and Technology; Jennifer S. Shane, Iowa State University of Science and Technology; Katherine Madson, Iowa State University of Science and Technology

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Civil Engineering

previousstudies have indicated this may not be the best for retention and does not allow for collaborationbetween students [1], [2]. A different approach in teaching engineering involves engagingstudents through active learning. This approach simply breaks up or replaces the mundaneprocess of notetaking with activities that stimulate student’s learning [3]. Activities typicallyinclude collaboration with a partner or team, instant-feedback polls and quizzes, and/orapplication of learning through design projects and assignments. The effectiveness of activelearning strategies compared to the traditional lecture approach, when implemented well, hasbeen empirically validated and documented in engineering education literature [3]-[5].Implementing active

Conference Session

Reassessing Your Teaching Through Turmoil

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Charles Riley P.E., Oregon Institute of Technology; Sharon L. Beaudry, Oregon Institute of Technology; Jesse M. Kinder, Oregon Institute of Technology

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Civil Engineering

technology that can support long established models foreffective pedagogy.IntroductionIn January of 2017, Oregon Institute of Technology’s Commission on College Teachingsuccessfully adapted the American Society of Civil Engineering’s Excellence in CivilEngineering (ExCEEd) Teaching Workshop [1]. Using the foundation of the ExCEEd model[2], a teaching workshop was developed to provide participants with 13 seminars and twodemonstration classes that incorporate principles of successful higher educational instruction.An important component of the workshop is that participants immediately apply the conceptslearned throughout the workshop.Prior to the coronavirus pandemic of 2020, the Commission on College Teaching was workingon expanding its successful

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Best in 5 Minutes: Demonstrating Interactive Teaching Activities

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Timothy Aaron Wood, The Citadel

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Civil Engineering

popular textbooks, these concepts are oftendisconnected from the study of statics proper, and instead students are told, "you'll need this nextsemester, too," as the instructor launches into math-intensive theoretical lectures. Though allstatics textbooks draw connections between center of gravity and area centroids, they rarely doso using the previously-established language of equivalent load systems [1], [2]. These divisionsin the textbooks and lectures can cause the effort of calculating an area centroid to becomedivorced from the source concepts of center of gravity and equivalent systems resulting in weakmental models and underdeveloped understanding of the connections between these importantconcepts. However, centroids should be related

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Best in 5 Minutes: Demonstrating Interactive Teaching Activities

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Anthony Battistini, Angelo State University

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Civil Engineering

solve the problems under a time constraint to provide them practice forexam conditions. With these ideas in mind, AMechanics Race was created.BackgroundTo make introductory engineering courses more engaging, the author has previously reported onthe success of using pop culture and themes in the classroom [1]. One way to make an associationis by including characters and scenarios from current television shows or popular movies intoengineering content. For instance, Selby published that she had more enthusiastic responses fromstudents when she related concepts in her Environmental Engineering class to the MarvelCinematic Universe [2].The Amazing Race is a multi-Emmy Award-winning reality series on the CBS network, havingcompleted 32 seasons as of

Conference Session

Flipped, Blended, Online, Oh My

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Sarira Motaref P.E., University of Connecticut

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Civil Engineering

participation and studentevaluation of teaching (SET) are summarized and critically discussed. Because the evaluationactivities used to inform this paper are limited to “systematic collection of information about theactivities, characteristics and outcomes of programs to make judgments about the program (orprocesses, products, systems, organizations, personnel, or policies), improve effectiveness,and/or inform decisions about future program development,” [1] the author did not seek an IRBapproval.This paper reviews the obstacles observed in offering a flipped undergraduate engineering coursein the past 6 years, an overview of potential solutions and implementation methods in a largeenrollment class, and major findings based on student perceptions of

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Best in 5 Minutes: Demonstrating Interactive Teaching Activities

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Michael A. Butkus, United States Military Academy; Anand Deju Shetty, United States Military Academy; Benjamin Michael Wallen P.E., United States Military Academy; Nathaniel Sheehan, United States Military Academy; Andrew Ross Pfluger, United States Military Academy

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Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering

relationship is called an isotherm. Environmental and chemical engineers useadsorption isotherm models, such as the Langmuir and Freundlich isotherm models, in the designof adsorption treatment works (see Benjamin and Lawler (2013) and Weber and DiGiano (1996)for a thorough discuss of adsorption isotherm models). The adsorption density can bedetermined with the Langmuir Isotherm Model (Langmuir, 1918) as follows. 1 Qm K ad Caq q = 1 + K ad Caqwhere,Qm = Maximum adsorption density (mg sorbate/g sorbent)Kad = Langmuir adsorption equilibrium constant (L/mg sorbate)This rational

Conference Session

High-impact Learning Practices

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Hwangbo Bae, University of Florida; Madeline Polmear, University of Florida; Denise Rutledge Simmons P.E., University of Florida

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Diversity

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Civil Engineering

-orientedprofession [1]. To meet the high expectations of the industry, students must learnand apply different knowledge and skills in college. To better prepare students forindustry, many studies emphasized the importance of students’ exposure tovarious learning environments [2]-[4]. Internships provide a learning environmentthat helps students gain different learning opportunities than those afforded in thetraditional classroom. By exploring a different learning environment in aninternship, students have a broader range of opportunities for professionalpreparation [2].Benefits of InternshipStudent internship experience provides various learning opportunities for students to cross theboundaries of classroom and industry [1]. For example, internships

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Best in 5 Minutes: Demonstrating Interactive Teaching Activities

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Timothy Aaron Wood, The Citadel

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Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering

engineering. Dr. Wood aims to recover the benefits of classical-model, literature-based learning in civil engineering education. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Three Model Framework for Engineering Problem SolvingAbstractA three-model framework provides a foundation and context for developing engineering analysisskills. The three models are 1) reality, 2) mental models, and 3) engineering and math models. Adiagram of these models supports the engineering problem solving format (Given, Find,Procedure, Solution, Answer) and illustrates the interaction between engineering application(reality), engineering judgement (mental model), and scientific theory

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Key Educational & Professional Issues of Strategic Importance to the Civil Engineering Profession - and ASCE - Part 2

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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

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Diversity

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Civil Engineering

and promulgates three sets of criteria for accrediting engineeringprograms [1]: I. General Criteria for Baccalaureate Level Programs II. General Criteria for Master’s Level Programs III. Program CriteriaThe General Criteria for Baccalaureate Level Programs, which are applicable to undergraduateengineering programs in all disciplines, are organized into the following eight criteria [1]: • Criterion 1 – Students • Criterion 2 – Program Educational Objectives • Criterion 3 – Student Outcomes • Criterion 4 – Continuous Improvement • Criterion 5 – Curriculum • Criterion 6 – Faculty • Criterion 7 – Facilities • Criterion 8 – Institutional SupportABET has classified Criteria 1, 2, 4, 7, and 8 as harmonized criteria—meaning that

Conference Session

Integrating Sustainability and Resilience Concepts into Courses

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Benjamin Sanchez, Tecnologico de Monterrey; Romeo Ballinas-Gonzalez, Tecnologico de Monterrey (ITESM); Miguel X. Rodriguez-Paz, Tecnologico de Monterrey (ITESM); Juan Arturo Nolazco-Flores, Tecnologico de Monterrey

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Diversity

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Civil Engineering

construction courses in auniversity in Mexico. We applied the framework in a group of 21 students. The results showedan improvement of 20% in students ESD learning outcomes. Moreover, the participants reporteda better understanding on sustainable development problems as well as higher commitment to getinvolved in social development projects.1.0 IntroductionEmerging trends on sustainable development and information technology such as BuildingInformation Modelling (BIM) are driving profound transformation within architecture,engineering and construction (AEC) education [1], [2]. Therefore, higher education inconstruction engineering has been striving on implementing effective strategies to instructcompetence on BIM [2] and sustainable development on

Conference Session

Making it Sticky: Ways to Reinforce Prerequisite Knowledge

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Monique H. Head, University of Delaware; Allen A. Jayne P.E., University of Delaware; Kevin R Guidry, University of Delaware

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Civil Engineering

analytics from the LMS,students who viewed the course content more frequently earned either an A or B in the class,suggesting a link between increased student preparedness and performance.BackgroundSeveral science and engineering educators are committed to using different methods andtechniques to improve student learning and engagement [1-3]. To shift engineering education,multiple ways to present concepts can aid student understanding and learning in science andengineering. Using case studies to enhance civil engineering education is not a new concept [4-5]; rather, both the student and instructor can learn new insights through this process regardingstrategies to improve learning and teaching. Case studies can be an effective way to teach

Conference Session

Around the Water Cooler: Ideas and Issues in Civil Engineering Education

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Kenneth Stewart, Angelo State University; Daniel Ivan Castaneda, James Madison University; Azadeh Bolhari P.E., Angelo State University

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Diversity

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Civil Engineering

explore the theoreticalpossibility of using asset-based community development (ABCD) mapping techniques toconnect personal student strengths to communities in the context of open-ended, project-basedengineering design.IntroductionEngineers design solutions to make things work in a context. Accordingly, engineering studentsmust develop this thinking capacity in their undergraduate programs of study.As part of this practice, engineers solicit input from community members who are not whollytrained in the design principles of the field. Most often, community stakeholders provide inputthrough a variety of human-centered design techniques [1-2]. Another approach is Polak’s(2008) design revolution that demands input from the most vulnerable

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Inquiry, Inclusivity, and Integration

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Ilgin Guler, Pennsylvania State University; Stephanie Cutler, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Sarah E Zappe, Pennsylvania State University

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Civil Engineering

roadways.Transportation engineering education can be improved by redesigning classes such that activeparticipation becomes a major component in learning. Transportation engineering is especiallywell-suited for active or inquiry-based learning since students have a daily personal experiencewith traffic and transportation [1]. However, this advantage is rarely leveraged in the educationof transportation engineering topics. Only a limited number of works have considered activeteaching methods in transportation [2-7]. Both Karabulut-Ilgu et al. [5] and Kondyli et al. [6]tried a flipped classroom approach in a junior level transportation engineering class. Both studiesfound that students were overall satisfied with the flipped classroom. Additionally, Kondyli et al

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Best in 5 Minutes: Demonstrating Interactive Teaching Activities

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Anthony Battistini, Angelo State University

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Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering

, manyuniversities are not equipped to test large steel members with bolted connections because evensmall steel specimens generally require large forces to cause failure. Finally, watching a video ofa tension test is useful to observe yielding and fracture in steel, but it is not the same asphysically witnessing it and experiencing it in the classroom.Therefore, the author set out to develop a simple, portable, inexpensive model which coulddemonstrate the basic concepts of yielding and fracture and help correlate these concepts to thefailure limit states of excessive deformations in the gross cross section and fracture at the netcross section (see Figure 1 for cross section definitions).Physical ModelsTo visualize yielding, the author remembers an annoying

Conference Session

Innovative Pedagogies for Facilitating Student-driven Learning Experiences

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jeremiah Matthew Stache P.E., U.S. Military Academy; Brock E. Barry PE, U.S. Military Academy; James Ledlie Klosky, U.S. Military Academy; Gregory Martin Freisinger, U.S. Military Academy

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Diversity

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Civil Engineering

, and judgers outperform perceivers.Given these results, more research is needed to quantify the role of personality indicators andtemperament on group and individual performance. Specifically, investigating the role ofdiversity on group dynamics, particularly when there is one temperament making up a majorityof an engineering team. Due to the preponderance of Guardians found in some engineeringdepartments, this extreme scenario may be quite likely and have a negative impact onperformance, individual retention, and experience.CE350 – Infrastructure Engineering (3 credit hours)Course Scope, Objectives, and Structure. The course has five primary objectives: 1. Identify, assess, and explain critical infrastructure components and cross-sector

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Integrating Sustainability and Social Responsibility into the Curriculum

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jeremiah Matthew Stache P.E., U.S. Military Academy; Joseph P Hanus P.E., U.S. Military Academy; Jennifer Gonser, U.S. Military Academy

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Civil Engineering

: cognitive, affectiveand psychomotor. The cognitive domain taxonomy is widely accepted in many fields and hasbeen identified as, “arguably one of the most influential education monographs of the past halfcentury.”3 The taxonomies are a language that describes the progressive development of anindividual in each domain and are defined as follows4:  Cognitive: of, relating to, being, or involving conscious intellectual activity.  Affective: relating to, arising from, or influencing feelings or emotions.  Psychomotor: of or relating to motor action directly proceeding from mental activity.A set of development levels for each domain are shown in Table 1 based on work by Bloom5,Krathwohl et al.6, and Simpson7, respectively. Each column shows

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Let’s Get Pumped: Innovative Approaches for Better Student Engagement

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Julie E. Fogarty, California State University, Sacramento

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Diversity

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Civil Engineering

performance and student perception of theflipped classroom with a control group experiencing the same upper level undergraduateengineering course in a traditional lecture-based format over the course of an entire semester.The main research questions for this study include: 1) are short-term student learning gainsimproved when comparing flipped vs traditional lecture methods, 2) what aspects of the flippedclassroom are contributing to the difference in learning gains?, and 3) how do students perceivetheir learning gains in flipped vs traditional lecture styles? Comparison of quiz and exam gradeswill be used to address student performance. Weekly student recordings of the amount of timespent on different aspects of the course, student confidence

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Balancing Act: Ideas in Pre- & Post- Surveys and Assessment of Professional Skills

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Simon Thomas Ghanat P.E., The Citadel; James Kaklamanos, Merrimack College; Suresh Immanuel Selvaraj, University of Evansville; Corrie Walton-Macaulay, Bucknell University; Matthew Sleep, Oregon Institute of Technology

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Civil Engineering

now a Geotechnical Engineering Assistant Professor in the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department at Bucknell University. He teaches the traditional geotechnical courses of soil mechanics and foundation engineering, but also teaches unsaturated soil mechanics, introduction to transportation and mechanics of materials. HIs research area is in unsaturated soil mechanics, energy geotechnics, and transportation infrastructure resiliency. Address: 1 Dent Drive, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Bucknell University, Lewis- burg, PA 17837Dr. Matthew Sleep, Oregon Institute of Technology Matthew Sleep is an assistant professor of civil engineering at Oregon Institute of Technology. Prior to

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Civil Engineering Division Poster Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Deborah Besser P.E., University of St. Thomas; Camille M. George, University of St. Thomas; Erin Anne Kern, University of St. Thomas; Jenna Laleman, University of St. Thomas

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Diversity

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Civil Engineering

competence measures and qualitative hermeneutic phenomenology, with qualitativeresults to follow. To delve into understanding the experience of the study abroad engineeringstudent, the research question explored is, “To what extent may a short-term study abroadengineering course influence student intercultural competence?”ContextThis paper outlines the revision of a short-term study abroad engineering course. Previously, theexisting course had been offered on alternate years for seven separate offerings, when two newcomponents were added to the content: 1. Transfer of engineering content in a new context,specifically basic engineering mechanics analysis, with a nod to structural analysis, and 2.Intercultural knowledge and competence. The evolution

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Civil Engineering Division Poster Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Fouad H. Fouad, University of Alabama, Birmingham; Paula Alvarez Pino; Andrew J. Sullivan, University of Alabama, Birmingham; Talat Salama, Central Connecticut State University

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Diversity

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Civil Engineering

create a cohesive and meaningful experience for the students and to be able to assessthe success of the program, clear research and education objectives were established. Followingthe NSF program requirements and keeping in mind the research expertise of the US and theinternational partners, the following objectives were established: 1) Provide the students with a hands-on international education experience in the emerging area of sustainable green building design and construction; 2) Engage the students in meaningful research under the guidance of U.S. and international mentors; 3) Allow students to create a network of international contacts in order to promote future collaborations; 4) Expose

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Civil Engineering Division Poster Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Okere O. George, Washington State University; W. Max Kirk, Washington State University

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Civil Engineering

experienced contractors.IntroductionDysert [1] defined an estimate as “a prediction of the probable costs of a project, of a given anddocumented scope, to be completed at a defined location and point of time in the future.”Estimating is the process of determining the quantity of work and cost of all resources (labor,materials, equipment, and subcontracts) and incidentals required to construct projects.Projects to be built in the future are estimated in the present, and the estimates are developed toshow how much the projects will cost at some point when they are finally constructed. Suchprojection is based on what is known now and how well the future conditions can be predicted.Therefore, there is no way one can be 100% accurate in predicting and

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Civil Engineering Division Poster Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jennifer Gonser, United States Military Academy, West Point; Todd Mainwaring P.E., United States Military Academy, West Point

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Civil Engineering

go on to oversee United States Corps of Engineer (USACE) Districts. TheDepartment of Civil and Mechanical Engineering strives to give them the tools necessary for thatchallenge. As the Army continues to make sustainable design principles a requirement forconstruction, sustainability is becoming an ever more entrenched aspect of the program.Therefore, in 2013, the Department began offering an independent study in which the studentscould prepare for, and become, credentialed in LEED (hereafter referred to as the credentialingcourse). The course itself has three objectives: 1. Students attain the Envision Provisional Sustainability Professional (ENV SP) credential. (Not addressed in this paper). 2. Students achieve accreditation as a LEED

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Civil Engineering Division Poster Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kenneth R. Leitch P.E., West Texas A&M University; Byungik Chang P.E., University of New Haven; Erick Benjamin Butler, West Texas A&M University; J. Arn Womble P.E., West Texas A&M University; Nathan Howell, West Texas A&M University

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Diversity

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Civil Engineering

theseevents occurred over a five-year period (2010 – 2015). The authors will describe the curriculum,development of courses and laboratories, the senior design capstone, and preparation of the self-study report necessary for accreditation. All curricula and assessment tools are linked to amodified Bloom’s Taxonomy and ABET Outcome 3 Criteria a through k. A description of theuniversity, its service area, and student population is also provided. In 2015 West Texas A&MUniversity achieved a major milestone through designation as a Hispanic Serving Institution(HSI, 25% or more of student population) [1] and is seeking to improve participation of womenand underserved populations in STEM fields, such as civil engineering. Lessons learned andfuture

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Civil Engineering Division Poster Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sami Maalouf, California State University, Northridge; Anwar Alroomi, California State University, Northridge

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Civil Engineering

graduated in four years and3 students graduated in two years (transferring from another institution). A total of 13 out of 15students who started as freshmen graduated in four years within this major. The remaining 2students who started as freshmen graduated in four years outside this major. Seven studentsdropped out. One of those who dropped out, did so in the first year. This data above is illustratedin Figure 1. Legend: Figure 1: Degree progress for Fall 2006 entering students.In 2007, 24 students enrolled in the CECM Department, 13 of which graduated in four years and3 students graduated in two years (transferring from another institution). A total of 10 out of the13

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Civil Engineering Division Poster Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jim Morgan, Charles Sturt University; Euan Lindsay; Pamela Roberts, Charles Sturt University

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Civil Engineering

achieved.This paper outlines the process of developing integrated standards, as well as mapping them toeach of the individual requirements. Whilst the multiple requirements are mostly aligned, thegoal of the integrated standards is to inherently satisfy each of the separate requirements in theprocess of meeting the integrated standards.CSU Engineering Course ModelThe CSU engineering model is a 5-½ year Masters of Engineering program with earlier exitpoints (3 ½ years for Bachelor of Technology, and 1 ½ years for Diploma of EngineeringStudies). It also is important to note that as part of the course structure, students are expectedto have the achieved the traditional engineering graduate attributes and competencies by the 4½ year mark (the commencement

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Civil Engineering Division Poster Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Philip J. Parker P.E., University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Carol Haden, Magnolia Consulting, LLC

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Civil Engineering

materials from existing infrastructure courses at the University ofWisconsin-Platteville and West Point, to collaboratively creating sample “showcase” courselectures, to the current effort of collaboratively creating a model introductory infrastructurecourse.The course outline and learning outcomes for a model introductory infrastructure course werecollaboratively developed in 2015 by the CIT-E community. The student learning outcomes are: 1) An ability to analyze and propose solutions to infrastructure problems 2) An ability to describe and analyze infrastructure using systems and network approaches 3) An ability to identify traits of effective team members and apply these traits to course assignments 4) An ability to identify traits

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Civil Engineering Division Poster Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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V. Dimitra Pyrialakou, West Virginia University ; Heidi A. Diefes-Dux, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Konstantina Gkritza, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Civil Engineering

intermediate submissions eachaccounting for 5%.The first intermediate submission (herein referred to as Intermediate Project Submission 1[IPS1]) involved the development of a proposal for the project. For this stage, students weregrouped by the instructor into five large groups of nine or ten students based on their interestsand time availability, as indicated by the students in Survey 1 (see the Data Collection sectionfor more information), and their education level. The instructor also attempted to evenlydistribute the junior students in each of the five groups. For this submission, students wereinstructed to explore the RNS database4, select a needs statement according to the group’sinterests, thoroughly review the needs statement selected, and

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Civil Engineering Division Poster Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Diversity

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Civil Engineering

Paper ID #18288STEM Scholarships to Engage Exceptional StudentsDr. Ronald W. Welch, The Citadel Ron Welch (P.E.) received his B.S. degree in Engineering Mechanics from the United States Military Academy in 1982. He received his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Civil Engineering from the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana in 1990 and 1999, respectively. He became the Dean of Engineering at The Citadel on 1 July 2011. Prior to his current position, he was the Department Head of Civil Engineering at The University of Texas at Tyler from Jan 2007 to June 2011 as well as served in the Corps of Engineers for over 24 years