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Integrating Computer-based Technology in the Civil Engineering Classroom

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Chad Caldwell, United States Military Academy; Joseph Hanus, United States Military Academy; Adam Chalmers, United States Military Academy

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Civil Engineering

AC 2009-1059: INTEGRATION OF INFORMATION-TECHNOLOGY SOFTWAREIN A CIVIL ENGINEERING PROGRAMChad Caldwell, United States Military AcademyJoseph Hanus, United States Military AcademyAdam Chalmers, United States Military Academy Page 14.775.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Integration of Information Technology Software in a Civil Engineering ProgramAbstractThe Civil Engineering profession demands rapidly advancing skills in information technology.As a result, many universities include the development of information technology knowledge intheir vision and goals, and ABET outcomes and objectives. There are many

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Educational Issues in Civil Engineering

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Heiko Merle, Darmstadt University of Technology; Joerg Lange, Darmstadt University of Technology

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Civil Engineering

AC 2009-316: “THE LEARNING NETWORK”: A CONSTRUCTIVIST TEACHINGMODEL USING WEB DIDACTICS, USER MONITORING, AND NEW MEDIATECHNOLOGIES IN THE EDUCATION OF CIVIL ENGINEERING STUDENTSHeiko Merle, Darmstadt University of TechnologyJoerg Lange, Darmstadt University of Technology Page 14.1387.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 “The learning network” - A constructivist Teaching Model using Web-Didactics, User-Monitoring and new Media Technologies in the Education of Civil Engineering StudentsIntroductionThe teaching model described in this paper covers the civil engineering subject area of “theory ofstability” (TOS) and “elastic second

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Integrating Computer-based Technology in the Civil Engineering Classroom

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ayhan Irfanoglu, Purdue University; Yating Chang, Purdue University

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Civil Engineering

AC 2009-1036: INTRODUCING EARTHQUAKE ENGINEERING THROUGHSIMULTANEOUS IN-CLASS AND WEB-CAST LECTURES: ANINTERNATIONAL EXPEDITION TO A MEGAPOLIS AT SEISMIC RISKAyhan Irfanoglu, Purdue University Ayhan Irfanoglu is an assistant professor of civil engineering at Purdue University. He received his bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from the Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey, and master’s and doctoral degrees in civil/structural engineering from California Institute of Technology. Prior to joining the School of Civil Engineering at Purdue University, Dr. Irfanoglu worked for five years at Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, an engineering consulting company. His primary research

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Laboratory Development and Technology in the Civil Engineering Classroom

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Torick, University of Pittsburgh; Dan Budny, University of Pittsburgh

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Civil Engineering

AC 2009-1159: THE DEVELOPMENT OF A PORTABLE FLUIDS LAB FOR CIVILAND ENVIRONMENTAL UNDERGRADUATESDavid Torick, University of PittsburghDan Budny, University of Pittsburgh Page 14.1198.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Adjusting the Curriculum in the Fluid Mechanics Course by Modifying the Laboratory SettingAbstractMany fluids laboratory facilities and their associated student laboratory experiences were builtback in the 1960-1970 time frames. They typically consisted of large facilities that included windtunnels, flumes, wet wells, pump stations, etc. Today these laboratories are physically andpedagogically out dated and the

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Integrating Computer-based Technology in the Civil Engineering Classroom

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Vinod Lohani, Virginia Tech; Parhum Delgoshaei, Virginia Tech; Chelsea Green, Virginia Tech

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Civil Engineering

Journal, ASEE, July-September, 2006.  11.   Abu-Mulaweh, H. “The Use of LabVIEW and Data Acquisition Unit to Monitor and Control Air-Conditioning Processes”, Proceedings of the 2007 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference and Exposition 12.   Pecen, R., Salim, M.D. and Zora, A. “A LabView Based Instrumentation System for a Wind-Solar Hybrid Power Station”, Journal of Industrial Technology, Volume 20, Number 3, 2004 13.   Globig, J. “An Interdisciplinary, LabVIEW Based, Data Acquisition and Measurements Course”, “Proceedings of the 2003 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition 14.   Garcia, J. and Backer, P. “Assessment of LabVIEW and Multisim in the delivery

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Laboratory Development and Technology in the Civil Engineering Classroom

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Steven Burian, University of Utah; Alfred Kalyanapu, University of Utah; Dasch Houdeshel, University of Utah; David Judi, University of Utah; Christine Pomeroy, University of Utah

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Civil Engineering

, G. (2006). “A photorealistic 3d virtual laboratory for undergraduate instruction in microcontroller technology.” Proceedings of the International Conference on Computer Graphics and Interactive Techniques.2. Budhu, M. (2001). “Enhancing geotechnical education using interactive multimedia simulations.” Proceedings of the Eighth International Conference on Civil and Structural Engineering Computing, 19-21 Sept. 2001, Vienna, Austria, 257-258.3. Goa, Y., Yang, G., Spencer, B.F. Jr., and Lee, G.C. (2008). Java powered virtual laboratories for earthquake Page 14.146.10 engineering education. Downloaded

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Integrating Computer-based Technology in the Civil Engineering Classroom

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Michael Chajes, University of Delaware; Glen Loller, University of Delaware; Frank Conforti, Bentley Systems; Scott Lofgren, Bentley Systems; Laura Meier, Bentley Systems

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Civil Engineering

and his Ph.D. in 1990. Dr. Chajes’ area of specialization is bridge evaluation and rehabilitation, including the use of nondestructive evaluation techniques and the application of advanced materials, primarily fiber-reinforced polymers (FRP).Glen Loller, University of Delaware Glen A Loller currently serves as a network engineer for the Information Technologies Department at the University of Delaware. He also hold joint faculty appointments in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and in the Department of Bioresources Engineering. Glen has an Associates Degree in Mechanical Engineering, has been at the University of Delaware for 28 years, and has been teaching CAD

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Laboratory Development and Technology in the Civil Engineering Classroom

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nurdan Beyenal, Washington State University; Cara Poor, Washington State University; Paul Golter, Washington State University; Gary Brown, Washington State University; David Thiessen, Washington State University; Bernard Van Wie, Washington State University

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Civil Engineering

with two children.Paul Golter, Washington State University Paul B.Golter obtained an MS from Washington State University and is currently pursuing his PhD while working as the Laboratory Supervisor in the Chemical Engineering Department at WSU.He is married with two children.Gary Brown, Washington State University Gary R Brown obtained a PhD in Education from Washington State University in 1994 and is currently the Director Centre for Teaching Learning and Technology at Washington State University. He is happily married.David Thiessen, Washington State University David B.Thiessen received his PhD in Chemical Engineering from the University of Colorado and has been at

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Laboratory Development and Technology in the Civil Engineering Classroom

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Laura Hernandez, Michigan Technological University; Stanley Vitton, Michigan Technological University

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Civil Engineering

AC 2009-438: A NEW APPROACH TO SOIL MECHANICS LABORATORYCURRICULA: INCORPORATING THE BOK INTO A WORKSHOP-ORIENTEDLABORATORYLaura Hernandez, Michigan Technological University Laura Hernandez is a Civil Engineering (Geotechnical) Graduate Student at Michigan Tech. She obtained a BSE in Civil Engineering and a BS in Scientific and Technical Communication both from Tech. Laura is currently working on implementing the BOK into the Civil Engineering curriculum.Stanley Vitton, Michigan Technological University Dr. Vitton has been at Michigan Tech for 14 years. Prior to Michigan Tech he was an Assistant Professor at the University of Alabama. He spent eight years with the Shell Oil Company in their

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Laboratory Development and Technology in the Civil Engineering Classroom

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Paul Richards, Brigham Young University

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Civil Engineering

class, Van Dijk et al.found that individual response, without peer discussion, was less effective than response coupledwith peer discussion.7 In a statics class, Nicol and Boyle found that while technology supportsactive learning, many of the advantages of this style of learning could be retained even withoutan audience response system.8The nature of upper-division engineering classes may reduce the benefits of audience responsesystems. Upper-division classes tend to be smaller than introductory-level classes, making it lessnecessary for instructors to use an electronic system to get responses from all students. Materialfrom upper-division classes may also be more challenging to represent in multiple-choicequestions. Beatty et al. discuss some

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Integrating Computer-based Technology in the Civil Engineering Classroom

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Harry Cooke, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Civil Engineering

AC 2009-235: USING COMPUTER MODELING TO INCREASE STUDENTCOMPREHENSION OF FOUNDATION BEHAVIOR AND CAPACITYHarry Cooke, Rochester Institute of Technology Harry Cooke is an associate professor in the Civil Engineering Technology program at Rochester Institute of Technology where he teaches courses in geotechnical engineering, construction materials, pavements, and mechanics of materials. His research interests include geotechnical engineering, civil engineering materials, and engineering education. Page 14.1316.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 USING COMPUTER MODELING TO INCREASE

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Implementation of the Civil Engineering Body of Knowledge and Recent ABET Experiences

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kevin Sutterer, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Civil Engineering

AC 2009-1815: DEVELOPING A BODY OF KNOWLEDGE FOR CIVILENGINEERING SPECIALIZATION: GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERINGKevin Sutterer, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Page 14.439.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Developing a Body of Knowledge for Civil Engineering Specialization: Geotechnical EngineeringAbstractThe body of knowledge (BOK) for civil engineers recommended by the AmericanSociety of Civil Engineers (ASCE) continues to evolve through the efforts of ASCE’sTechnical Council on Academic Prerequisites for Professional Practice (TCAP3). TheASCE BOK includes a Technical Specialization outcome, designated to be primarily metthrough master’s

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ASCE Policy 465: Raising the Bar

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Craig Musselman, CMA Engineers

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Civil Engineering

Engineering1 (NAE)Report in 2005: “It is evident that the exploding body of science and engineering knowledge cannot beaccommodated within the context of the traditional four year baccalaureate degree.”The concept of an advanced degree as the first “professional degree” for engineering licensurehas been promoted within the engineering profession since licensure first became an initiative ineach of the states. Indeed, the first statement recommending consideration of the development ofprofessional schools for engineering was adopted by the National Society of ProfessionalEngineers (NSPE) in October 1938. With the advancement of technology and the increaseddepth of basic mathematics and science needed for an engineering career, the rationale

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ASCE Policy 465: Raising the Bar

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jon Nelson, American Society of Civil Engineers; David Hornbeck, Southern Polytechnic State University; James Lambrechts, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Joe Manous, United States Army Corps of Engineers; Robert Stevens, Arcadis U.S., Inc; Leo Titus, ECS, Ltd; Jeffrey Russell

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Civil Engineering

., M.ASCE is a consultant and Adjunct Accreditation Director for Technology for ABET, Inc. In 25 years of association with ABET, he has participated in 25 accreditation visits and has served as Program Evaluator, Commissioner, Commission Chair, Chair of the ABET Accreditation Council, and ABET delegate to the Sydney and Dublin Accords. He has been a facilitator/presenter for U.S. and international workshops on program assessment, improvement, and accreditation. Dr. Hornbeck was a Department Chair of Civil Engineering Technology at West Virginia Institute of Technology, and at Southern Polytechnic State University, he was a faculty member, Department Chair, and Interim Vice President for

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Professional Issues in Civil Engineering Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brock Barry, Purdue University; Yusuf Mehta, Rowan University; Sean St. Clair, Oregon Institute of Technology

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Civil Engineering

AC 2009-366: PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING LICENSURE ANDPROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AMONG CIVIL ENGINEERING FACULTY: AMULTI-INSTITUTIONAL COMPARISONBrock Barry, Purdue University Brock E. Barry is a post-doctoral research assistant in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University. Dr. Barry received his Ph.D. in Engineering Education from Purdue University and holds a B.S. degree in Civil Engineering Technology from the Rochester Institute of Technology and a M.S. degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Colorado at Boulder. Dr. Barry has accepted a position as an Assistant Professor within the Department of Civil & Mechanical Engineering at the United States Military Academy at

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ASCE Policy 465: Raising the Bar

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jeffrey Russell, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Gerry Galloway, University of Maryland; Thomas Lenox, American Society of Civil Engineers; James O'Brien, American Society of Civil Engineers

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Civil Engineering

/February 2008).≠ BOK2 Press Conference at National Academy of Engineering (February 2008).≠ ACEC Design Professionals Coalition (February 2008)).≠ International Mechanical Engineering Education Conference (April 2008).≠ ASEE Midwestern Section Conference (April 2008).≠ Founder Society Executive Directors (April 2008).≠ Louisiana Raise the Bar Champions (April 2008).≠ NSPE Western Zone Meeting (April 2008).≠ USACE National Technical Competency Workshop (May 2008).≠ Lawrence Technological University- Professional Advisory Council (May 2008).≠ NCEES Central & Western Zones Joint Meeting (May 2008).≠ National Civil Engineering Department Heads' Meeting (May 2008).≠ Oregon Joint Engineering Conference co-sponsored by NSPE

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ASCE Policy 465: Raising the Bar

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kenneth Fridley, University of Alabama; Debra Larson, Northern Arizona University; Kevin Hall, University of Arkansas; Kevin Sutterer, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; James Alleman, Purdue University; Kenneth McManis, University of Louisiana; Jean-Pierre Bardet, University of Southern California; Brett Gunnink, Montana State University; George List, North Carolina State University; Roger Smith, Texas A&M University; Thomas Lenox, American Society of Civil Engineers

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Civil Engineering

AC 2009-752: 2009-ASEE-ABSTRACT BOKEDFCKenneth Fridley, University of AlabamaKevin Hall, University of ArkansasDebra Larson, Northern Arizona UniversityKevin Sutterer, Rose-Hulman Institute of TechnologyJames Alleman, Purdue UniversityKenneth McManis, University of LouisianaJean-Pierre Bardet, University of Southern CaliforniaBrett Gunnink, Montana State UniversityGeorge List, North Carolina State UniversityRoger Smith, Texas A&M UniversityThomas Lenox, American Society of Civil Engineers Page 14.3.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Educating the Future Civil Engineer for the New Civil Engineering Body of KnowledgeAbstractThe

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Educational Issues in Civil Engineering

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ahmet Zeytinci, University of the District of Columbia; Philip Brach, University of the District of Columbia

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Civil Engineering

AC 2009-1377: CIVIL ENGINEERING COURSES TAUGHT WITHINDIVIDUALIZED STUDENT ASSIGNMENTSAhmet Zeytinci, University of the District of ColumbiaPhilip Brach, University of the District of Columbia Page 14.323.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 CIVIL ENGINEERING COURSES TAUGHT WITH INDIVIDUALIZED STUDENT ASSIGNMENTSAbstractOne of the problems confronting the present day instructor is that of students cheating. While itis reasonably possible to control student interaction on quizzes and exams taken in class, it is noteasy to prevent students from doing other assignments collaboratively. While it is important andencouraged that students work

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International Aspects of Civil Engineering

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Richard Gash, United States Military Academy; Stephen Ressler, United States Military Academy; Eric Crispino, United States Military Academy

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Civil Engineering

AC 2009-728: CULTURAL INTELLIGENCE: ENGINEERING SUCCESS FOR AFLAT WORLDRichard Gash, United States Military AcademyStephen Ressler, United States Military AcademyEric Crispino, United States Military Academy Page 14.390.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Cultural Intelligence: Engineering Success for a Flat WorldAbstract The civil engineers we educate today will enter a truly global work force. Globalization,resultant from a proliferation of information technology, has increased the likely hood that civilengineers will find themselves working in cross-cultural situations. Success in suchenvironments will require, in addition to classical

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Educational Issues in Civil Engineering

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anant Kukreti, University of Cincinnati

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Civil Engineering

. Recent statistics indicate that declining populations of engineers pursueadvanced degrees7. Research experiences for undergraduates (REU) programs are widelypromoted as an effective educational tool for enhancing the undergraduate experience8, 9 withmultiple benefits10, the most instrumental of which is an increased interest in science,technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) careers11, 12. REU fosters increasedpersistence in the pursuit of an undergraduate degree13; increased interest in pursuing graduateeducation14, 15; and gains in skills by REU alumni over comparison groups (conducting research,acquiring information, and speaking effectively)16. REU helps develop career pathways forunderrepresented students by increasing minority

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Implementation of the Civil Engineering Body of Knowledge and Recent ABET Experiences

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jean-Pierre Bardet, University of Southern California; Gisele Ragusa, University of Southern California

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Civil Engineering

-omy, is examined using Anderson’s and Krathwohl’s revised learning taxonomy as a guide. Thisis found to be an important step toward reforming engineering education. Indeed ASCE is amongthe first engineering profession to have adopted such a progressive approach to reforming engi-neering education. Our analysis suggests that BOK2 can become more effective pedagogicallyusing the revised taxonomy, allowing it to aggressively promote the creativity required for theengineering profession to tackle the enormous challenges of the 21rst century.Introduction and Overview We live in an era with unprecedented changes due to dramatic advances in technology onmany fronts. The explosive growth in computing and communication has revolutionized the

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Innovation in the Civil Engineering Classroom

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Reynaldo Pablo, Indiana University-Purdue University, Fort Wayne

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Civil Engineering

AC 2009-1507: CURTAIN-WALL DESIGN AS A CIVIL ENGINEERINGELECTIVE COURSEReynaldo Pablo, Indiana University-Purdue University, Fort Wayne Reynaldo M. Pablo, Jr. is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Manufacturing & Construction Engineering Technology and Interior Design at Indiana University Purdue University, Fort Wayne, Indiana. He received his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from the Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan. He also earned his M.S. in Structural Engineering from the Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand and B.S. in Civil Engineering from the Mindanao State University, Philippines. His expertise lies in the areas of bridge design loading calibration, bridge design

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Educational Issues in Civil Engineering

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Wilfrid Nixon, University of Iowa; James Stoner, University of Iowa

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Civil Engineering

in a workplace filled with diverse people, attitudes and ideas; compete in the global marketplace; work effectively in multidisciplinary teams; and confidently understand, use and develop modern technology. The programs distinguish the College from others in the region and build on the recognized strengths of The University to offer unique opportunities for students wishing to pursue a wide range of career options; as engineers whose education goes beyond technology.The CATF document put forward two defining characteristics of all engineeringprograms at The University: flexibility in support of individual student aspirations and acommitment to student success. In voting to approve the CATF document, the faculty ofthe

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Sustainable and Urban Development

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sanjaya Senadheera, Texas Tech

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Civil Engineering

. Therefore, to work towards a sustainable future, it is important to educatefuture engineers to develop skills needed to effectively work in multidisciplinary teams. Manytechniques may be used to include sustainability within the engineering curriculum. Forexample, students may be required to analyze case studies and present and discuss the topics Page 14.21.3learned (Paten et al., 20059). Additionally, promoting student creativity is an important aspect ofsustainability education.The US Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) updated its accreditationcriteria (EC 200010) towards developing a more flexible set of guidelines to

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Educational Issues in Civil Engineering

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Wei Zheng, Jackson State University; HuiRu Shih, Jackson State University; Yi-Lung Mo, University of Houston

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Civil Engineering

AC 2009-1195: THE INTEGRATION OF COGNITIVE INSTRUCTIONS ANDPROBLEM/PROJECT-BASED LEARNING INTO THE CIVIL ENGINEERINGCURRICULUM TO CULTIVATE CREATIVITY AND SELF-DIRECTEDLEARNING SKILLSWei Zheng, Jackson State University Dr. Wei Zheng is an Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering at Jackson State University. He received his Ph.D. degree in Civil Engineering from University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2001 and has over10-year industrial experience. Since becoming a faculty member at JSU in 2005, he has made continuous efforts to integrate emerging technologies and cognitive skill development into civil engineering curriculum. He currently is the Principle Investigator for Nanotechnology Undergraduate

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Sustainable and Urban Development

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Clara Fang, University of Hartford

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Civil Engineering

, angles and distances of six surveying stations, and their field data havebeen calibrated and analyzed with an engineering procedure in the class. It is expected that theprojects will move forward to continue building the mapping database for the University eachyear. Figure 1. Surveying Grid of Conservation Easement “A” Page 14.342.4 3 Figure 2. Students Working on the Surveying Project2) Traffic Impact Study Project in CE 452, Transportation Engineering (Senior Level)A development of the Pathways to Technology Magnet

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Implementation of the Civil Engineering Body of Knowledge and Recent ABET Experiences

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tomasz Arciszewski, George Mason University; Michael Bronzini, George Mason University; Mark Houck, George Mason University

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Civil Engineering

AC 2009-1461: IMPLEMENTING BOK2: A MODULAR POST-B.S. CIVILENGINEERING EDUCATION PROGRAMTomasz Arciszewski, George Mason University Tomasz Arciszewski is a Professor in the Civil, Environmental and Infrastructure Engineering Department in the Volgenau School of Information Technology and Engineering at George Mason University. He is currently involved in two areas of research: visual thinking in inventive design and engineering education. He has published more than 140 articles in various journals, books, and conference proceedings. He is also an inventor, with patents in the areas of tall buildings and spaces structures obtained in three countries. Arciszewski is active in the American

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Professional Issues in Civil Engineering Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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E James Nelson, Brigham Young University; Gus Williams, Brigham Young University; Paul Richards, Brigham Young University; Grant Schultz, Brigham Young University; Travis Wight, Brigham Young University; Jeff Armstrong, Armstrong Forensic

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Civil Engineering

, an individual may obtain a professionallicense.Proposed Changes to Licensure RequirementsASCE has expressed concern that a BS degree is not sufficient preparation for professionallylicensed civil engineering practice.2 ASCE has reported that the knowledge, skills, and attitudesof the 21st century engineer exceed those faced by the 20th century engineer. They state thatglobalization, sustainability requirements, emerging technology, and increased complexityrequire additional education.2 ASCE has twice, in 1998 and 2005, formed committees to analyzecurrent requirements to determine what is lacking and to categorize proposed academicrequirement changes. The first committee issued ASCE Policy Statement 465 (PS-465).3 Thisled to ASCE writing a

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Sustainable and Urban Development

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Farshad Rajabipour, University of Hawaii, Manoa; Aleksandra Radlinska, Villanova University

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Civil Engineering

refereed articles on related subjects. Farshad is a member of the Transportation Research Board - TRB (Committee AFN10) and the American Concrete Institute - ACI (Committees 123, 130, 236).Aleksandra Radlinska, Villanova University Dr. Aleksandra Radlinska is an assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering at Villanova University. She obtained her MS in Civil Engineering from Szczecin University of Technology in Poland and her PhD degree from Purdue University, IN. Aleksandra teaches introductory undergraduate courses on civil engineering materials as well as graduate courses that relate fundamentals of materials science with applications to civil engineering materials. She is

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International Aspects of Civil Engineering

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Richard Balling, Brigham Young University

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Civil Engineering

programs concurrently. Aunique opportunity will be available in 2010, as Shanghai hosts the Shanghai World Expo duringthe time of the scheduled visit. The theme of the Expo will be "Better City, Better Life", and thefocus will be on planning cities for the future.College Educational Emphases and Program ObjectivesThe Fulton College of Engineering and Technology at Brigham Young University makessignificant financial contributions towards the travel costs of each student in engineering studyabroad programs such as the China Mega-Structures program. For graduates to be competitivein the fast-changing global marketplace, the College has established five educational emphases,often referred to by the acronym "LIGHT": 1. Leadership 2