Education systems of the future.Dr. Maranda McBride, North Carolina A&T State University (CoE)Dr. Hyoshin Park ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Enhancing Student Engagement and Skillsets Towards Transportation Careers using Digital Badge Program: A Case Study Venktesh Pandey, Maranda McBride, and Hyoshin (John) Park North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State UniversityAbstractChanging technologies and job market dynamics have led many jobs in the transportationindustry to require a higher degree of technical skills, a more diverse base of disciplinaryperspectives, and adaptability. Targeted training
Paper ID #39004Board 39A: Improving Engineering and Social Science Students’ ResearchEfficacy and Career Motivation in Sustainable Development throughInternational and Transdisciplinary Research ExperiencesDr. Bettina Jeanine Casad, University of Missouri, St. Louis I am a social psychologist with expertise and research interests in Broadening Participation in Engineering and Engineering Technology. I work with scientists and engineers to develop and evaluate education and traning programs to recruit and retain diveDr. Monica Palomo, P.E., California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Professor B.S. Civil Engineering
Paper ID #43151Navigating Ethical Dilemmas in Civil and Environmental Engineering: EthicalCase Studies Based on Experiences of Early-Career EngineersDr. Pinar Omur-Ozbek, Colorado State University Dr. Pinar Omur-Ozbek is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Department at Colorado State University. She received her M.S. and Ph.D. degrees at Virginia Tech. Her research evolved from sensory analyses to medical and biomedical field to further study the effects of metal ions on the oral epithelial cells. During conducting sensory analyses she developed the first international odor
contributed to inefficiencies in the freight system. Theongoing driver shortage is a top critical issue according to annual industry reports [1]. Manycomplex factors such as lack of awareness of the trucking profession, misinformed publicperception of the truck driver profession, technological advances in freight and driver retirementare some of the leading causes of this driver shortage [2]. Recruitment and workforce retention inthe freight transportation industry, fed through career pathways in civil engineering, are criticalfor the industry to thrive [2].The truck driver shortage can be addressed in part through specialized and engaging workforceoutreach activities. Such outreach efforts are devoted to early mentoring and recruitment toattract a
standards forcivil engineering licensure, consequently, many perceive the CEBOK only as an “academicexercise” that does not pertain to civil engineering practice outside formal education. With thethird edition – the CEBOK3 – this could not be further from the truth.The third edition of The Civil Engineering Body of Knowledge (CEBOK3) [1], published in2019, goes beyond formal education to define the complete set of knowledge, skills, andattitudes (KSAs) that all civil engineers should first attain and then maintain to serve inresponsible charge of civil engineering services.The CEBOK3 should be a powerful tool to guide students, academics, early-career engineers,managers, principals, and owners as the roadmap to prepare themselves and their
personalconcern (t= 0.88, p =0.39)).Research Question 2: Does the perception of male mentees at The Citadel about the role of amentor differ from the perception of female mentees?The perceptions of mentees about the role of a mentor were also investigated. The mentees wereasked to respond in one of two ways (very important or not important) to nine statements shownin Table 2.Table 2. Roles of mentor adapted from [6] Male or Female Very Important Not Important 1. Giving me advice about careers 2. Helping me to find internship 3. Working on my behalf 4. Guiding research methods 5. Helping me with research literature 6. Guiding
technologies inengineering, and design for extreme (and extraterrestrial) habitats. Innovative activities includeusing drones for aerial photography and mapping, identifying tension and compression loads bybuilding a 3D bridge model, tours to Purdue’s innovative research facilities, reviewing theinfrastructure around them and proposing novel improvements, and participating in activities inthe classroom like debates about autonomous vehicle and jigsaw activities. The authorsanticipate similar programs could be instituted at universities and not-for-profits across thecountry to expose diverse students to civil engineering as a career and to the complex, multi-dimensional problems civil engineers get to solve every day. In addition to the means
Hydropower Col- legiate Competition. I am also the president of NAU Skate Club, which I founded this semester in order to provide enriching opportunities for community members, and share the benefits of skateboarding with others. I enjoy holding leadership roles, and apply myself entirely to the projects I am involved in.Dr. Joshua T. Hewes P.E., Northern Arizona UniversityDr. John Tingerthal P.E., Northern Arizona University John Tingerthal joined the Construction Management faculty at Northern Arizona University in 2007 and was appointed as a Distinguished Teaching Fellow in 2015. His engineering career spans a variety of design and forensic engineering experiences. He spent eight years practicing structural engineering in
towards independent study through a questionnairesurvey via Qualtrics. The survey questions were strategically designed to explore the benefits oflearning, the long-term retention of acquired knowledge, and the overall learning processes.Analysis of the data demonstrated a positive student perception and attitude towards a fewcrucial skills, such as teamwork and time management, technical writing and subject matterproficiency, Excel uses, data analytics, communications, and organizational timeline skills.Students expressed a preference for the hands-on aspect and freedom associated with theundergraduate research. Furthermore, students acknowledged the significant influence ofundergraduate research on their academic careers, citing improved
graduateprograms and career pathways, are introduced to spark future career interests. As moreundergraduate engineers are exposed to the topic of public policy, they can begin their careerswith a more well-rounded and holistic understanding of how they can lead and potentiallyimprove the field of civil engineering in serving the public, economy, and the environment.Keywords: public policy, civil engineering, undergraduate, curricula, CEBOK, pedagogyIntroduction Public policy continues to be interconnected with the field of civil engineering as it playsa role in how infrastructure is developed. In the twenty-first century, civil engineers are facedwith multidisciplinary challenges that require skills beyond the traditional technical
students to choose degrees in STEM majors is essential to theCUREs (I-CUREs). Through lectures and lab tours, I-CUREs development of HBCUs.introduce students to cutting-edge technologies in STEM This study is part of an NSF project in progress, “Earlierdisciplines. As students move through their first two years of Access to Cutting-Edge Research Experience forcollege, this model will have a significant impact on their undergraduate STEM Education at Jackson State University”educational and career trajectories. It could also help African and it aims to include cutting edge course-based undergraduateAmerican students become more engaged in STEM learning and
Engineering, and Construction Management programs. Thecourse is taught every semester to both civil engineering (CE) and construction management(CM) students. The purpose of the course is to provide an introduction to the fields of civil,construction and environmental engineering and construction management. Students learn about:the process of being a civil engineer or construction manager; the scope of careers open tograduates; some of the procedures and methods used in engineering design; how to workeffectively on open-ended problems under constraints of time; how to work effectively on smallteams and communicate ideas; and how to develop an understanding of professional and ethicalresponsibility. The previous iterations of the course featured
engineering.Students were presented with both pre- and post-course surveys containing some of the samequestions to establish a baseline and then measure any changes due to the FERL experience. Thepre-course surveys were administered the day prior to or the first day of the course, while thepost-course surveys were completed two or three days prior to the last day of the course. Thepre-course survey allowed a baseline to be established by gathering demographic informationsuch as class year, sub-discipline interest, and career interests upon graduation; while alsoexamining why students chose the civil engineering major over other engineering degrees. Thepost-course survey included typical end-of-course feedback questions on how the course couldbe improved and
that all private and public infrastructure and engineered products are designed bya licensed engineer is not true due to the number of exemptions in the laws and rules in alljurisdictions. Civil engineering programs should include content on engineering licensure laws intheir curriculum to enable graduates to understand professional responsibilities and howlimitations in licensure laws can affect public safety and an engineer’s career path.IntroductionForty-nine of fifty state professional engineering licensure laws (referred to as licensure laws inthis paper) include language that the purpose of professional engineering (PE) licensure is toprotect and enhance the health, safety and welfare of the public [1]. Licensure is especiallyimportant
, about half of the studentsdelayed taking the introductory transportation engineering course until later in their career toeither repeat a course they had failed in their first two years or to reduce the number of creditsthey were taking each semester.Another weakness stemmed from compartmentalizing much of the professional skills in thecurriculum into two courses, professional practice & management in civil engineering and seniordesign. Based on student evaluations and exit interviews, most students felt the skills presentedin these courses were not meaningful as they did not see the connection to what they werelearning in their other civil engineering courses.The development of fluency with computing and data analysis skills suffered in
relating to GNSSand GIS applications. The course schedule provided for one hour lecture/recitation and two hoursfor lab and/or research. The enrollment for this independent study course was limited to twostudents: one third year and one 4th year having a GIS career path. The surveying faculty member,a cartographic engineer, enlisted an engineering and law faculty member for FEMA relatedaspects.Flood MapsFlood maps are one tool which communities use to identify areas having the highest risk offlooding. FEMA maintains and updates data through flood maps and risk assessments. 2 Theflood maps show the likelihood that an area may experience a high risk of flood for which thereis a 1% or higher chance of experiencing a flood during a 30-year mortgage 3
impactful, such asteamwork to build belonging providing benefits, while focusing on weighty topics such as ethicsmight be viewed as detracting from fun and/or creativity.More broadly, the American Freshman study [19] found that among 95,505 first-time, full-timefreshmen in fall 2019 attending U.S. universities (all majors) the most commonly cited “veryimportant” reasons in deciding to go to college were being able to get a better job (83.5%) and tolearn about things that interest me (83.4%). In addition, the objectives most commonlyconsidered essential or very important were being very well off financially (84.3%) and helpingothers who are in difficulty (80.0%). Akosah Twumasi et al. [20] explored factors impactful inyouth career decision making
manuals, textbooks, or a NCEES FEpractice exam. A start-up style question is defined as one that is given at the beginning of a classto help review past topics and reinforce foundational concepts to students. The start-up questionsin this study were brief, presented at the beginning of a class period as a quiz, and served to bothreview previous material and provide immediate student feedback related to their performance.This type of FE-style start-up quiz review was incorporated in classes that occurred earlier in astudents’ career, typically prior to their senior year. Furthermore, this style of reviewincorporated FE topics continuously throughout the term, rather than solely at the end of thecourse. The goal was to help students become
introducing this technology in a course or including examples of hightechnology applications in civil engineering throughout an undergraduate’s career, while abidingby ABET and other accreditation requirements. As this is a work in progress, the paper in itscurrent form evaluates how universities have integrated high technology in their civil engineeringcurricula, defines ABET requirements for new coursework, and provides sample questions togauge public perception of high school students interested in engineering. Future work includesproviding a sample syllabus of a new high technology course and how a four-year plan can berestructured to incorporate these concepts. Although the curriculum may not be the only factoraffecting enrollment and retention
opportunities for learning the topics of disastersocial impacts and DEI in their education. As they practice structural engineering in their career,this lack of understanding may serve as an obstacle for them to play the required role as a riskmanager. This highlights a significant gap between the role needed by society and theeducational preparation for structural engineers.Despite the importance of incorporating community resilience and DEI concepts into thecurriculum, it is not a trivial task due to the concepts’ complexity. These concepts are definedbased on other complex subjects, such as multi-criteria decision-making, systems analysis, riskanalysis, and socio-economic disaster impact analysis. It is one of the reasons why theseconcepts are often
that Influence Engineering Freshman to Choose Their Engineering Major, 2013 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition, Atlanta, Georgia, 2013[2] Anderson-Rowland, M. R., Rodriguez, A. A., and Grierson, A., Why Some Community College Students Choose Engineering and Some Don't, 2013 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition, Atlanta, Georgia, 2013.[3] Ngambeki, I, Dalrymple, O., and Evangelou, D., Decision Making In First Year Engineering: Exploring How Students Decide About Future Studies And Career Pathways, Purdue University, School of Engineering Education Graduate Student Series, 2009.[4] Painter, Jackson Kia, Snyder, Kate E., and
aninstructor, it is frustrating that students can spend hours watching mindless videos online butcannot spare 30 minutes to read a foundational literature article related to their classwork andfuture careers. In order to engage these students, instructors must adapt to their lifestyles, includingtheir online viewing habits.The following paper presents a case study on the development of the AISC Days of Steel videoseries. These videos explore typical undergraduate steel design topics in a fun, amusing, yeteducational manner, combining quirky humor with equations.The intent of the video series is to provide content to students outside the classroom setting toincrease engagement and interest in the technical topics. The videos will be made available
disaster social impact and equity in their education.Despite the importance of incorporating community resilience and equity concepts into thecurriculum, it is not a trivial task due to the concepts’ complexity. These concepts are definedbased on other complex subjects, such as multi-criteria decision-making, systems analysis, riskanalysis, and socioeconomic disaster impact analysis. It is one of the reasons why these conceptsare often taught in more advanced graduate-level courses, if at all, instead of undergraduatecourses. However, introducing these concepts early on is crucial, since the vast majority ofpracticing structural engineers start their careers after their undergraduate program. To addressthese issues, we adopt an active learning
-focused laboratory report writing.Introduction Engineers need to have strong communication skills to carry out their day-to-day workand to advance in their careers. Engineers spend almost two thirds of their overall work time onsome form of written or oral communication [1]. Of that, half the time is spent on writtencommunication – preparing proposals, reports, memos, feasibility studies, white papers,operating manuals, engineering specifications, business letters and responding to emails. Rhodes[2] summarizes it well in his paper that “Long after most professional engineers have ceased tointegrate a differential equation, they are still required to write technical reports”. Despite the importance and the amount of time engineers
fundamental concept in Civil Engineeringeducation could help attract and retain students. Research has identified helping others andequity as motivating some students to pursue engineering [e.g.,19]. But some students also leaveengineering when they perceive other majors as more supportive of those goals (e.g., [20], [21]).Thus, introducing students to equitable infrastructure in early civil engineering courses mightinspire students to choose and persist in careers in civil engineering.Further, research into career choices has shown a perception by students that STEM fields are inopposition to the goal of helping others, and this has been identified as a possible contributingfactor to underrepresentation of women in these fields [22]. Linking the
rated application materials for a laboratory manager position. Thematerials had been randomly assigned either a male name or a female name and were otherwiseidentical. The faculty (both male and female) rated the male candidates significantly morecompetent and hirable than the identical female candidates. The faculty assigned higher salariesto the male applicants than to the female applicants. Males were given a 14% increase in meansalary over the females. The faculty also offered less career mentoring to the female candidatethan the male candidate. Interestingly, the gender, scientific field, age, and tenure status of thefaculty were not significant in these results. The observed gender bias seems to be pervasiveamong all faculty.It was found
Fellowship, Gordon F. Newell Award for Excellence in Transportation Science, University of California Transportation Center Student of the Year Award, New Faculty Award by the Council of University Transportation Centers, the Cunard, Fred Burggraf and D. Grant Mickle outstanding paper awards by the Transportation Research Board, Harry West Teaching Award by the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Penn State, Out- standing Teaching Award by the Penn State Engineering Alumni Society, and Faculty Early Career De- velopment (CAREER) Award by the National Science Foundation. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Investigating the inclusion of traffic operations
considerationswhen working towards developing solutions to problems. In addition, a theme discussed was thatcreative solutions may be considered to be not as effective and/or realistic, and may be more risky.The data and results of this project provide insights for educators in the engineering field toincorporate domain of knowledge or experience that would help to support college engineeringstudents' engineering problem-solving, and to help students work toward solutions that are bothcreative and that will work.Introduction and Rationale Individuals choose to pursue a degree in higher education to establish a foundation for theirfuture careers. Therefore, the design of engineering curriculum at the college level needs to providestudents with the
forEngineering Education (ASEE) and the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) playimportant roles in organizing and maintaining these standards and commitments for theirprofessions. Embedded in these roles are the obligations of the university to “contribute tostudents’ commitment to the profession as a career and contribute to a shared identity and feelingof community among the members of the profession,” (Ressler and Russell, 2009). Throughmembership in ASEE and ASCE, professors demonstrate what it means to be part of aprofession, and students become part of the profession and learn to collectively advance thegoals of that profession.In addition to these benefits to the profession, individuals more directly benefit from membershipin professional
Paper ID #42222Board 441: Work in Progress: Unlocking Student Success: The Power ofPublic Speaking AI Software in Engineering EducationMrs. Rachelle L Beckner, Clemson University Rachelle Beckner is a dedicated communication lecturer in the Glenn Department of Civil Engineering at Clemson University, where she was instrumental in scaffolding oral and written communication instruction throughout the curriculum. She is passionate about equipping students for successful careers by equipping them with the essential professional skills to complement their technical expertise. She is a graduate of West Virginia University