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Conference Session
Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL) Poster Session
Collection
2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Adebayo Iyanuoluwa Olude, Morgan State University; Pelumi Olaitan Abiodun, Morgan State University; Oludare Adegbola Owolabi P.E., Morgan State University
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Diversity
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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)
extrapolating these subgroup results. Greatersample sizes would yield more solid proof of the effects on a diverse learner’s body.According to [22], there is a high practical significance and potential for real-world impact dueto the very large effect size (d=1.03). However, depending solely on self-report measures has itslimitations due to its potential for bias. The conclusion that effects are meaningful would bestrengthened by the inclusion of objective competence measures. Long-term monitoring is alsorequired to ascertain whether effects endure over time [21]. All things considered, thispreliminary study offers a promising foundation for future research on self-efficacy andexperiment-centric pedagogy.ConclusionThis study demonstrates that
Conference Session
Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL) Technical Session - Professional Practice 1
Collection
2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Sydney Donohue Jobe, University of New Mexico; Madalyn Wilson-Fetrow, University of New Mexico; Ruben D. Lopez-Parra, Purdue University; Paris Eisenman, University of New Mexico; Ethan Kapp, University of New Mexico; Carl Lyle Abadam, University of New Mexico; Vanessa Svihla, University of Texas at Austin; Anjali Mulchandani, University of New Mexico
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Diversity
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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)
. Surveys included Likert-scale questions on self-efficacy, identity, and intent to persist that are supported by pre-existingliterature [13]–[15]. Additional questions on motivators, relevance of design challenges, andengineering skills were added for general instructor interest.Self-Efficacy Measured Across the Semester-Long CourseFour questions were asked to gauge self-efficacy (how certain are you that you can: identify adesign need, develop a design solution, evaluate and test a design, recognize changes needed fora design solution to work). Responses were collected on a Likert-scale, where 1 indicated“completely uncertain” and 7 indicated “completely certain.” Table 1 shows that responses to allfour questions could be grouped into one self
Conference Session
Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL) Poster Session
Collection
2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Bettina Jeanine Casad, University of Missouri, St. Louis; Monica Palomo, P.E., California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Erika Robb Larkins; Natalie Mladenov; Matthew E. Verbyla, San Diego State University
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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)
(survey questionnaires) were collectedsimultaneously, and the analysis of those data was completed separately.Participants completed pre-test and post-test surveys. The pre-test survey, completedprior to their departure to Brazil, was a 30 minute online instrument that used a five-pointrating scale to evaluate baseline values of the measures studied: (1) research self-efficacy; (2) research skills; (3) knowledge of water management issues; (4) attitudestoward technology and sustainable development; (5) global competency and interculturalknowledge, attitudes, skills, and awareness; (6) teamwork skills; (7) perceptions ofenvironmental engineering community relevance; (8) attitudes toward interdisciplinaryresearch; and (9) behavioral intentions for
Conference Session
Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL) Technical Session - Effective Teaching 3
Collection
2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Manish Roy, University of Connecticut; Christa L. Taylor, University of Connecticut; Maria Chrysochoou, University of Connecticut
Tagged Topics
Diversity
Tagged Divisions
Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)
, depression, and anxiety) and personal resources (self-efficacy, engagement, and motivation) using an online survey. Students also provided permissionto record their grades on course assignments for analysis. Following the end of the semester,participating students’ scores were recorded for the following: (1) Average of scores forhomework assignments; (2) Average of scores on quizzes; (3) Average of scores for each of threephases of the term project; (4) Average of scores for three midterm exams; (5) Score for classparticipation. Data will be analyzed using multiple regression models. The proposed paper willdescribe the course structure and design of the course assignments, which differ in their level offlexibility, as well as the results and
Conference Session
Committee on Educational Policy Presents: Holistic Program Topics
Collection
2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Margaret A. Hunter, Hofstra University; Lynn A. Albers, Hofstra University; Salvador Rojas-Murillo, Hofstra University
Tagged Topics
Diversity
Tagged Divisions
Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)
student will complete the Felder/Soloman Indexof Learning Styles Questionnaire [13]. (See Appendix F.) Finally, it is not enough to understandthe definitions for diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice. The authors attempt to measurethe feeling of diversity, equity and inclusion by measuring self-efficacy as it relates to impostersyndrome. A first attempt will include having students assess their performance on the activitiesthrough a reflection exercise. NVivo will be used to assess the student reflections for commonthemes. These evaluations will be conducted in the upper level courses with the scaled upactivities.TreatmentsWater Filtration Activity including Water Infrastructure EquityThere is a global and national disparity in access
Conference Session
Committee on Effective Teaching Presents: Evaluation, Assessment, & Performance
Collection
2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Pelumi Olaitan Abiodun, Morgan State University; Oludare Adegbola Owolabi, P.E., Morgan State University; Steve Efe, Morgan State University; Mehdi Shokouhian, Morgan State University; Oyinkansola Aladeokin; Adebayo Iyanuoluwa Olude, Morgan State University; Neda Bazyar Shourabi, Pennsylvania State University, Berks Campus; Sotonye Ikiriko, Morgan State University; Krishna Bista, Morgan State University; Uttam Gaulee; Frank Efe; Md Mahmudur Rahman, Morgan State University; Hannah Abedoh, Morgan State University; Jumoke 'Kemi' Ladeji-Osias, Morgan State University
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Diversity
Tagged Divisions
Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)
that self-efficacy and learners' achievement goals significantly impact STEMcollege students' motivation, according to a study conducted in Canada [8]. Another studyestablished that reinforcing learners' self-belief and peer collaboration increased motivationamong students studying mathematics [19]. Therefore, this study explores how experiment-centric pedagogy, a hands-on learning approach, influenced undergraduates' motivation incivil engineering at one of the historically black universities and colleges, building onpreliminary research. Two research questions guided the study:(i) Is there a significant difference between the motivation of civil engineeringundergraduates pre- and postimplementation of experiment-centric pedagogy?(ii) Does
Conference Session
Joint Session: Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division and Civil Engineering Division
Collection
2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Simon Thomas Ghanat P.E., The Citadel; Ronald W. Welch P.E., The Citadel; William J. Davis P.E., The Citadel
Tagged Divisions
Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL), Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)
ofcommunication and leadership skills, and increased engagement in the learning process.Additionally, they discuss the importance of faculty being a part of the student’s preparation toimprove self-efficacy and quality of the content.From 2020 to 2022, a faculty who specializes in Geotechnical Engineering at The Citadel, ateaching-focused institution in the Southeast United States, utilized four peer teaching techniquesin Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering laboratory, andMechanics of Materials (Table 1).Table 1. Peer teaching methods used in this study. Peer Teaching Method Course Reciprocal Teaching Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering
Conference Session
Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL) Poster Session
Collection
2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Sarah Jane Christian P.E., Carnegie Mellon University; Fethiye Ozis, Carnegie Mellon University; Katherine Ann Flanigan; Joe Dallas Moore, Carnegie Mellon University; Gerald J. Wang, Carnegie Mellon University
Tagged Divisions
Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)
wereadopted by the faculty in 2020 and approved by the university soon thereafter.The sensing threadThe new sequence includes a holdover fluid mechanics lab and three new courses that prioritizepractical, hands-on experiences, with a focus on the inquiry process, sensing, and data analysis.By centering the principles of self-efficacy and knowledge transferability, we aspire for ourstudents to apply these skills to solve cross-cutting problems. These courses also explicitlyacknowledge underlying shifts in CEE practice that demand an understanding of sensing andcomputing. The three courses are: (1) CEE Infrastructure in Action: a second year fall coursefocused on local excursions to learn about CEE applications in our community; (2) Sensing andData
Conference Session
Committee on Professional Practice Presents: Topics in the Academic-Industry Zone
Collection
2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Yufeng Hu, Western Michigan University; Elise DeCamp, Western Michigan University; Osama Abudayyeh, Western Michigan University
Tagged Divisions
Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)
adaptation recommendations.Pre-module and post-module anonymous surveys were administered through Qualtrics todetermine prior student climate literacy and engagement with the topic, measure the studentlearning and engagement due to the climate module, and seek their feedback on how the teachingmethods and content in the module promoted their understanding of and ability to take action toaddress climate change. This paper reports the details of the development of the learning module,the assessment of student learning, and the results of the pre- and post- module surveys. Thepurpose of this paper is to measure how the learning module influences student beliefs,knowledge, and self-efficacy with respect to understanding of climate science and ability
Conference Session
Committee on Educational Policy Presents: Pillars of Student Development
Collection
2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Priyantha Wijesinghe, University of Vermont; Holly Ann Buckland Parker, University of Vermont
Tagged Topics
Diversity
Tagged Divisions
Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)
studentswith greater mindfulness (trait mindfulness) and was more evident when the task demandedsignificant working memory resources [15]. Another study [16], including 75 students in anintroductory solid mechanics course, measured students' self-reported trait mindfulness at thetime of completing the mindfulness instruments. This study did not conduct mindfulness trainingwith the students. However, the self-reported mindfulness measures revealed that traitmindfulness does not correlate with students' final grades or mechanics self-efficacy butpositively correlates with business skills self-efficacy. The study further suggests thatmindfulness-based classroom activities may help broaden the engineering education experience.Some research results suggest
Conference Session
Committee on Effective Teaching Presents: Models, Models, & More Models
Collection
2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Adebayo Iyanuoluwa Olude, Morgan State University; Oludare Adegbola Owolabi, P.E., Morgan State University; Pelumi Olaitan Abiodun, Morgan State University; Hannah Abedoh, Morgan State University; Frank Efe; Petronella A James, Morgan State University; Celeste Chavis, P.E., Morgan State University; Eazaz Sadeghvaziri, Morgan State University ; Di Yang; Neda Bazyar Shourabi, Pennsylvania State University, Berks Campus; Mulugeta T. Dugda, Morgan State University; Krishna Bista; Jumoke 'Kemi' Ladeji-Osias, Morgan State University
Tagged Topics
Diversity
Tagged Divisions
Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)
)developed by Pintrich, Smith, García, and McKeachie in 1991 was used to measure keyconstructs associated with students' success, such as motivation, epistemic and perceptualcuriosity, and self-efficacy. Signature assignments were developed to measure student successoutcomes from adopting the pedagogy. The results of the MSLQ administered to 44 studentsimpacted by the pedagogy reveal a significant increase in the students' key constructs associatedwith success. The pedagogy reveals better knowledge gain and classroom engagement than thetraditional teaching approach.IntroductionHistorically, concepts in engineering fields have been taught using traditional methods ofinstruction [1]. In this method, the instructor is the sole provider of knowledge
Conference Session
Committee on Effective Teaching Presents: Teaching Mode Active-ated
Collection
2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Ryan L Solnosky, P.E., Pennsylvania State University; Thomas Gonzalez O'Halloran
Tagged Divisions
Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)
” methods [11,15]. Active frameworks have many benefits suchas: student preference [16], self-efficacy [17], and student engagement [18]; all of which contribute to theclassroom climate. Perhaps the most popular method for active learning in recent engineering educationliterature is the inverted or flipped classroom where lectures are moved outside the class time [12-13]. Ameta-analysis by Lo and Hew [19] involving 29 engineering education studies concluded that flippedclassrooms promote student achievement with evidence suggesting that self-paced learning before classand increased problem-solving during class were the predominant reasons [20]. Another systematic reviewby Karabulut-Ilgu et al. [21] on the flipped classroom highlighted the following
Conference Session
Committee on Educational Policy Presents: Holistic Students
Collection
2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Simon Thomas Ghanat, P.E., The Citadel; Stephanie Laughton, The Citadel; Nandan Hara Shetty, The Citadel; Dena Garner; M. Kristen Hefner, The Citadel; Mostafa Batouli, The Citadel; Thad Le-Vasicek, The Citadel; Todd Wittman
Tagged Topics
Diversity
Tagged Divisions
Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)
. Different example methods can be seen in the faculty narratives. (2) Mentors should listen to the ideas and concerns of their mentees. This was uniformly important throughout the faculty narratives. All faculty mentioned methods to increase student interest in the project/field and support their self-efficacy as researchers. Further, the student survey, regardless of student gender, emphasized the importance of mentor “personal consideration.” (3) Mentors should provide career support, particularly for female mentees. While all undergraduate students should receive some level of career support, the female students surveyed indicated this as the most important role of the faculty research mentor
Conference Session
Committee on Effective Teaching Presents: Teaching Mode Active-ated
Collection
2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Bret N Lingwall, P.E., South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Andrea E Surovek, P.E., South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Tagged Divisions
Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)
Science: Self-Efficacy Drives Performance Gains with Active Learning. CBE Life Sci. Educ., 16(4), Winter 2017, doi: 10.1187/cbe.16-12-0344.[14] Chowrira, S. G., Smith, K. M., Dubois, P. J., & Roll, I. (2019). DIY productive failure: boosting performance in a large undergraduate biology course. Nature Science of Learning, 4(1), 1.[15] Brand, C., Hartmann, C., Loibl, K., & Rummel, N. (2023). Do students learn more from failing alone or in groups? Insights into the effects of collaborative versus individual problem solving in productive failure. Instructional Science, 1-24.[16] VanDerLinden, B. K. (2021). Effectiveness of Using Productive Failure Pedagogy in Undergraduate Mathematics Courses (Doctoral dissertation, Grand
Conference Session
Committee on Educational Policy Presents: Pillars of Our Classrooms
Collection
2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Xi Wang, Drexel University; Hans M. Tritico, University of Mount Union; Kathleen M. Short; Vahraz Honary
Tagged Divisions
Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)
of service learning and presents two senior capstone projects indetail: designing and building a zipline tower and two timber bridges for a local community. Thispaper outlines the entire design and build process from conception to completion, with emphasison problem definition, development of design ideas, communications and interactions withstakeholders, detailed designed improvement, and construction issues. Based on the learningoutcome assessments and feedback from the local community, these successfully providedprojects successfully provided vehicles to enable students to develop their technical skills andenhance their social self-efficacy and employability.IntroductionService learning was first pedagogically defined by Sigmon in 1979
Conference Session
Committee on Professional Practice Presents: Topics in the Academic-Industry Zone
Collection
2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Bret N. Lingwall, P.E., South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Andrea E. Surovek, P.E., South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Tagged Divisions
Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)
. Theobald et al., (2020). Active learning narrows achievement gaps for underrepresented students in undergraduate science, technology, engineering, and math, Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. U. S. A., 117(12), pp. 6476–6483, Mar. 2020, doi: 0.1073/pnas.1916903117.[7] S. Freeman et al., (2014). Active learning increases student performance in science, engineering, and mathematics, Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. U. S. A., 111(23), pp. 8410–8415, Jun. 2014, doi: 10.1073/pnas.1319030111.[8] C. J. Ballen, C. Wieman, S. Salehi, J. B. Searle, and K. R. Zamudio, (2017). Enhancing Diversity in Undergraduate Science: Self-Efficacy Drives Performance Gains with Active Learning. CBE Life Sci. Educ., 16(4), Winter 2017, doi: 10.1187/cbe.16-12-0344.[9] Chowrira