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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL) Technical Session - Effective Teaching 3

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Angela R Bielefeldt, University of Colorado Boulder

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extent to which students have a healthy balancebetween work (school work, jobs, co-curricular activities) and life (leisure activities, personalneeds) [6]. Work-life balance (WLB) considerations were found to be very important to currentU.S. civil engineering students (e.g., “I don’t want to spend an excessive number of hours at myjob”) [7]. Concerns about WLB impact STEM students’ planned career trajectories, includingthoughts about leaving STEM [8]. Thus, engineering’s common reputation for being “all workand no rest” [9] should be of concern to faculty.Mental Health ModuleDuring the COVID pandemic in fall 2020 the University of Colorado Boulder (CU) required thatall incoming first-year students learn about mental health issues in a course

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL) Technical Session - Professional Practice 2

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew Glavin, United States Military Academy; Robert Hume, United States Military Academy; Scott M. Katalenich, United States Military Academy; William Graves, United States Military Academy

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

from the American Society of CivilEngineers (ASCE) requires that curriculum include application of the “principles ofsustainability, risk, resilience, diversity, equity, and inclusion to civil engineering problems,”application of “an engineering code of ethics,” and application of “professional attitudes andresponsibilities of a civil engineer” [1].  The importance of these criteria is reflected directlywithin the preamble to ASCE’s Code of Ethics, which provides four fundamental principles forengineers to govern their professional careers, the first being to “create safe, resilient, andsustainable infrastructure” [2]. The importance of sustainability, both within civil engineeringeducation and the civil engineering profession, is well

Conference Session

Committee on Educational Policy Presents: Pillars of Our Curriculum

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Angela R. Bielefeldt, University of Colorado, Boulder

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Diversity

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

in civil engineering. 4. In what ways can you contribute to equity 4. Discuss the ways that DEIR issues might affect you and justice issues? personally in your future career and work. Your response should be 250-500 words. Your response should be 250-500 words.The resource use by different demographic groups in the course in 2022 is summarized in Table4; both similarities and differences are evident. The most popular resource among both male andfemale students was the NSPE reading. However, among URM students the ‘engineering moreequitable communities’ video was the most popular. ‘Whistling Vivaldi’ was significantly morepopular among female students in the course compared to males. The

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL) Poster Session

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elliott Clement, Oregon State University; Renee M. Desing, The Ohio State University

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Diversity

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

questioning if she should bean engineer, which seemed to be a common feeling within her social circle. Today, as a recentgraduate, she explains that she sees engineering as a career and something that she is passionateabout, but not as an integral part of her because this status could change over time.Lastly, when reflecting on her identities within the context of civil engineering, Camille sharesthe following thoughts: “I think about when I was a kid, and I didn't see people who looked like me or who were like me. I wonder if I had met someone who was like me, would that have helped me? That makes me want to be that for someone else, I want to motivate people. You can't change anything if you don't start with yourself. I

Conference Session

Committee on Educational Policy Presents: Pillars of Professional Development

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Scott R. Hamilton, P.E., York College of Pennsylvania

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

Paper ID #38786Equipping Our Students for Future Financial SuccessDr. Scott R. Hamilton, P.E., York College of Pennsylvania Scott Hamilton is a Professor of Civil Engineering at York College of Pennsylvania. He is a registered Professional Engineer and has both a MS and PhD in civil engineering and a Masters in engineering management from Stanford University and a BS from the United States Military Academy, West Point. He is a retired US Army Corps of Engineers officer who has had assignments in the US, Germany, Korea, and Afghanistan. During his military career he spent over 10 years on the faculty at the US Military

Conference Session

Committee on Educational Policy Presents: Pillars of Professional Development

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kyle P. Kelly, Michigan State University; Secil Akinci-Ceylan, Iowa State University ; Xiangxiu Zhang; Kristen Sara Cetin, P.E., Michigan State University; Benjamin Ahn, Iowa State University of Science and Technology

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

scenario is well described in a written manner withwell-defined constraints such that there exists a singular “correct” answer [3]. In order to moreeffectively prepare students for careers within the field of engineering which necessitates thatgraduates have the ability to generate solutions to ill-structured problems, the ABET EngineeringAccreditation Commission (EAC) [5] has emphasized the importance of integrating such ill-structured problems within civil engineering curriculum. ABET EAC has identified complexproblem solving skills (Outcome 1) as one of its defined learning outcomes. Specifically, thisincludes the “ability to… solve complex engineering problems by applying principles ofengineering, science, and mathematics.” Concurrently, ABET

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL) Technical Session - Instructional Technology 1

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Salvatore Marsico, Penn State University; Henrique Oliveira, University of Campinas; Débora Paula Simões, University of Campinas

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

where map layouts were created, and spatial analysis was carried out. Step 5: The results obtained in Step 4 were used as a base for a business plan. The students presented to all colleagues their results, ideas, and possible costs for their specific project. Figure 1. Workflow of the strategy applied to enhance the learning process using a CS-TMMS.Another important aspect of focusing on junior and senior students is that it is a crucial time forpreparing students with the critical skills and knowledge necessary for future academic pursuitsand career

Conference Session

Joint Session: Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division and Civil Engineering Division

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yingxiao Song, Muskingum University

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL), Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

Paper ID #42934Integrating a Design Project to Bridge Experiment for Statics learning inGeneral Engineering EducationDr. Yingxiao Song, Muskingum University Assistant Professor in Physics and Engineering Department of Muskingum University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024Integrating a Design Project to Bridge Experiment for Statics learning inGeneral Engineering EducationAbstractEngineering Statics, a foundational course for most engineering students, is typically undertakenearly in their academic careers. Integrating hands-on experiments, such as the classic bridgeexperiment, is essential not only for a

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL) - ASCE Collaborations

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Timmy Elwin Kipfmiller III, United States Military Academy; Alexander Tucker, United States Military Academy; Charles James Richardson Reeves, United States Military Academy; Nicholas Ryan Parker, United States Military Academy; Scott M. Katalenich, United States Military Academy

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Diversity

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

engineers are to govern theirprofessional careers on [four] fundamental principles, the first of which is to “create safe,resilient, and sustainable infrastructure” [10]. “ASCE defines sustainability as a set ofenvironmental, social, and economic conditions (aka “The Triple Bottom Line”) in which all ofsociety has the capacity and opportunity to maintain and improve its quality of life indefinitelywithout degrading the quantity, quality, or the availability of environmental, social, andeconomic resources” [11]. ASCE’s Policy Statement 418 - The Role of the Civil Engineer inSustainable Development states that “civil engineers shall be committed to following the ASCEPrinciples of Sustainable Development: Principle 1 – Do the right project… [and

Conference Session

Committee on Educational Policy Presents: Holistic Students

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marie Bond, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Ramez Hajj, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Jeffery R. Roesler, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Arthur R. Schmidt III, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Jacob Henschen, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

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candevelop critical professional skills such as networking, communication, and coaching skills whentaking on the “mentor” role [9, 10]. When carefully planned and thoughtfully implemented, near-peer mentoring can be mutually beneficial for both the mentor and the mentee.Near-peer mentoring is designed to be mutually beneficial for both the mentor and mentee. Forexample, in a study conducted at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR),undergraduate college students instructed a STEM-based near-peer mentoring summer programfor middle and high school students. The mentoring benefitted the pre-college students throughSTEM-based activities, educational and career advice, and supportive relationships. Theframework implemented at WRAIR equally

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL) Poster Session

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anthony Battistini, Angelo State University

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

often a disconnect between academia and the real world concerning the development offuture engineers. Faculty and engineering supervisors alike, hope to prepare engineering graduatesby teaching the fundamental mechanics and theorems that underly engineering analysis and howto apply them to create successful designs. Ultimately, in the real world where graduates spendtheir careers, a mentoring model is typically used in which an engineering supervisor will oversee,advise, and correct a new engineering hire to help him/her learn the profession. However, inacademia, high-stakes, high-pressure, individual assessments are often the norm with little to nopath to redemption, leading graduating students confused on exactly how engineers are formed.With

Conference Session

Committee on Educational Policy Presents: Pillars of Professional Development

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ellen Zerbe, Georgia Institute of Technology; Adjo A. Amekudzi-Kennedy, Georgia Institute of Technology; Kevin Haas, Georgia Institute of Technology; Robert Benjamin Simon, Georgia Institute of Technology; Janece Shaffer

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

Reflect components. The students work in teams for each module completing ashort team project related to the module topic. They also complete a self-reflection exercise at theend of each module as well as a culminating reflection at the end of the course. Of the 61 studentsin the fall 2022 cohort, 37 were civil engineering majors and 24 were environmental engineeringmajors.Exploring CEE: Stories There were multiple story-telling interventions throughout the course. During the firstweek, the instructor and TA shared their personal stories about how they ended up in college andstarted their personal career path. The students were then asked to share their personal storieswithin small groups about how they ended up at Georgia Tech. The small

Conference Session

Committee on Professional Practice Presents: Topics in the Academic-Industry Zone

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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

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

that provide a foundation for the career. As a newgraduate, this person could not perform many designs quickly and required the guidance of asenior engineer. In this thought experiment, the person is not asked immediately upon graduationto stamp engineering drawings or provide recommendations to clients alone. On the contrary, inthe office, the person is placed in a diverse group of peers and experts. The person is tasked toperform a set of activities. The results are then reviewed by more senior and experiencedengineers, who provide comment and instruction for revision and iteration. Revision anditeration are part of the engineering process [5]. The person revises the work until it issatisfactory for providing to the client as judged by the

Conference Session

ASCE Liasion Committee Presents: All Things ASCE

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew K. Swenty, Virginia Military Institute; Benjamin Z. Dymond, University of Minnesota Duluth

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Diversity

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

?” Results from the surveys werereported by Hopkins and Dong [10] and Kam-Biron et al. [7] and are synthesized here, in thecontext of preparing students for a career in structural engineering. ● Considering both surveys, 90% of practitioners considered 9 of the 12 core courses as necessary for students to complete; courses on structural analysis III: matrix analysis (85%), prestressed concrete (70%), and masonry design (87%) were viewed as necessary by fewer than 90% of respondents. ● The three most important subjects identified by practitioners were structural analysis I, reinforced concrete I, and steel I. In addition to the top three, practitioners stated that the list of the top five most important topics included two

Conference Session

Committee on Professional Practice Presents: Topics in the Academic-Industry Zone

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yufeng Hu, Western Michigan University; Elise DeCamp, Western Michigan University; Osama Abudayyeh, Western Michigan University

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

engineeringprograms in Canada and found that “Although various environmental courses are offered …climate-specific courses are not part of the curriculum at any of the reviewed institutions,” andconcluded that those “undergraduates are lacking the necessary skills to partake in engineeringsolutions to the largest problem that humanity has ever faced” [10]. The status quo underscoresthe importance of introducing climate change learning opportunities into civil engineeringcurricula so students can better recognize its relevance to their careers and be better equipped toaddress the climate emergency.In the light of preparing and equipping civil engineering students to tackle the climate emergency,the instructor of CCE 1100: Introduction to Engineering Practice

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL) Technical Session - Effective Teaching 3

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nicholas Tymvios, Bucknell University; Claudia Mara Dias Wilson, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology; Corrie Walton-Macaulay, Saint Martin's University; Moses Tefe, Norwich University; Scott R Hamilton P.E., York College of Pennsylvania; Xiaomei Wang, Brigham Young University; Gloria Faraone; Thais Alves, San Diego State University

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Diversity

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

engineering and a Masters in engineering management from Stanford University and a BS from the United States Military Academy, West Point. He is a retired US Army Corps of Engineers officer who has had assignments in the US, Germany, Korea, and Afghanistan. During his military career he spent over 10 years on the faculty at the US Military Academy at West Point teaching civil engineering. He also served as the Director, Graduate Professional Development at Northeastern University’s College of Engineering. He is the recipient of the 2021 NSPE Engineering Education Excellence Award and the 2019 ASCE Thomas A Lenox ExCEEd Leadership Award.Dr. Xiaomei Wang, Brigham Young University Dr. Xiaomei Wang, a Civil Engineering

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL) Technical Session - Professional Practice 1

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rebekah Oulton, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Diversity

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

typical engineering program, they tend tobecome more disengaged in social issues, and this disengagement is seen to persist into theirprofessional careers [12] [13] [14]. Lack of engagement around social issues can cause situationsof environmental injustice to be perpetuated in engineered systems [12]. Still, in manyengineering programs, “engineering neutrality” in design is a defined part of the curriculum, andstudents are explicitly taught to depoliticize their engineering solutions [15]. By depoliticizingengineering, students focus only on the technical aspects of a project and not the socialimplications. This pedagogical choice ultimately negatively impacts the engineering profession.Focusing on social and environmental justice in engineering

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL) Technical Session - Instructional Technology 1

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary Kay Camarillo P.E., University of the Pacific; Luke S. Lee P.E., University of the Pacific; Ciara Swan MFA-W, University of the Pacific

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

allowed for identification of surveyparticipants. Our Institutional Review Board (IRB) approved the survey prior to its distribution.Students completed the survey on their own time (outside of class). Survey participants wererecruited by emailing the authors’ advisees and by advertising the study in the following classesbeing taught by the authors: senior project, steel design, and construction engineering.We advertised the study to civil engineering students but could not limit responses because of theanonymous nature of the survey. For example, the construction engineering class had 27 studentsand four of the students were engineering management majors with a concentration in civilengineering. We felt that the educational background and career

Conference Session

Committee on Instructional Technology Presents: Gamers

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Timothy A. Wood, The Citadel; Kweku Tekyi Brown P.E., The Citadel

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

freshman introduction to civil engineering course.Geotechnical Site Characterization in a BoxLearning ObjectivesThis activity has been used to support the achievement of several learning objectives. For afreshman-level introduction to engineering course, the outcomes are low on Bloom’s Taxonomy[6] and include: • Describe and illustrate formative content, comparative analysis, design outcomes, design cycle, societal impacts, and career opportunities for geotechnical engineering. • Outline and describe the engineering design process for geotechnical engineering.In a senior foundation design course, the activity provides tangible context for the followinghigher level learning outcomes: • Synthesize soil engineering properties from

Conference Session

ASCE Liasion Committee Presents: All Things ASCE

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David A. Dzombak, P.E., Carnegie Mellon University; Wayne R. Bergstrom; Jay A. Puckett, P.E., University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Stephen J. Ressler, P.E., United States Military Academy, West Point; Leslie Nolen, C.A.E., American Society of Civil Engineers

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

: ASCE’s Proposed Revision to the ABET Civil Engineering Program Criteria”, Proceedings of the 2022 ASEE Annual Conference, ASEE, 2022.[5] “Commentary on the ABET Program Criteria for Civil and Similarly Named Programs – Effective for the 2019-2020 Accreditation Cycle,” January 2019, ABET, Baltimore, MD. https://www.asce.org/-/media/asce-images-and-files/career-and-growth/educators/civil- engineering-program-commentary-eac.pdf [Accessed January 28, 2022].APPENDIX A: Proposed Civil Engineering Program Criteria As submitted to the EAC Criteria Committee by ASCE in May 2022, prior to further revision by the EAC Criteria CommitteeThese program criteria apply to engineering programs that include “civil” or similar modifiers intheir

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL) Technical Session - Effective Teaching 4

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lekshmi Sasidharan, University of Arkansas; Tariq Sweidan, University of Arkansas; Abigail Mayhan, University of Arkansas; Pratik Ghimire, University of Arkansas; Suman Kumar Mitra, University of Arkansas

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

effectiveness ofengineering education, recent engineering graduates were interviewed, and the results showedthat the majority of them felt that their education failed to impart the practical skills required fortheir jobs [8]. Additionally, other researchers ([9], [10], [11], [12], [13]) have also highlighted theinadequacy of engineering education in preparing students for engineering practice. Some studieshave even documented the distressing impact of this gap on recent graduates, leading them toseek alternative career paths ([14], [15]). In response to this issue, several researchers in the fieldof engineering education have emphasized the importance of experiential learning ([16], [17],[18], [19], [20]). In fact, ([19], [20]) has suggested that

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL) Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Leana Santos, University of Connecticut; Davis Chacon-Hurtado, University of Connecticut

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Diversity

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

and credibility. They should justify their part of their career path rankings, emphasizing the importance of credible information in decision-making195196 To nurture critical thinking skills throughout the course, we have designed class activities and197 assessments that not only assess comprehension but also encourage students to interrogate the198 rationale behind their learning. By prompting students to question, analyze, and evaluate concepts199 independently, these assignments serve as catalysts for the development of robust critical thinking200 skills. Our aim is to guide them in forming

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

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL), Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

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 taught at The United States Military Academy during his 25 year military career. After retiring form the military he has taught at the University of Texas at Tyler and The Citadel, where he was the Dean of Engineering for 10 years.Dr. William J. Davis P.E., The Citadel William J. Davis is Dept. Head & D. Graham Copeland Professor of Civil Engineering and Director of Construction Engineering at The Citadel in Charleston, SC. His academic experience includes: transportation infrastructure planning and design, infrastruct

Conference Session

Committee on Effective Teaching Presents: Teaching Mode Active-ated

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Casper Harteveld, Northeastern University; Victoria Bennett, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Yevgeniya V. Zastavker, Olin College of Engineering; Usama El Shamy, P.E., Southern Methodist University; Binod Tiwari, University of Michigan; Anirban De, P.E., Manhattan College; Xenia Wirth; Kejun Wen, Jackson State University; David A Saftner, University of Minnesota Duluth; Beena Ajmera, Iowa State University; Scott Brandenberg, University of California, Los Angeles; Alison Rose Kennicutt, York College of Pennsylvania; Surya Sarat Chandra Congress; Anthony Tessari; Mehdi Omidvar; Ashly Cabas

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

significant group (32% scored16 or higher), to increase interest in pursuing a career in civil engineering (e.g., a graduate degreein geotechnical engineering, employment with a geotechnical engineering firm, etc.; M = 13.21,SD = 3.96; scale 4 to 20, α = .95).Furthermore, we considered assessments on student confidence and knowledge prior to thelecture, at the start of playing the game, and after playing two scenarios (Figure 4). Studentconfidence was statistically significantly different at the different time points, F(1.87, 293.04) =85.65, p < .0001, η2G = 0.26. Post-hoc analyses with a Bonferroni adjustment revealed that allthe pairwise differences between time points were statistically significantly different (p <= 0.05).Thus, students

Conference Session

Committee on Effective Teaching Presents: Models, Models, & More Models

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Philip Warren Plugge, Central Washington University

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

education.Students want to take what they learn in the class from a textbook and “apply it in real life or seehow things in the field are altered from things in the classroom” [6]. Additionally, students buildconfidence in applying their skills in different areas within construction management that arenecessary for their careers as managers [6].In conclusion, the real contribution of this study to the “construction management” body ofknowledge shows there is little information on how educators can develop a concrete lab creatinga hands-on environment for students to understand the engineering properties necessary for theproper testing and management of concrete construction in field operations. This case studyidentifies the types of equipment, costs, and

Conference Session

Committee on Effective Teaching Presents: Teaching Mode Active-ated

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Corinna Marie Fleischmann, P.E., United States Coast Guard Academy; Brian Maggi, P.E., United States Coast Guard Academy; Hudson V. Jackson, P.E., United States Coast Guard Academy

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

States Coast Guard Academy (CGA), located in New London, Connecticut, is thesmallest of the United States military academies with approximately 1100 cadets. The mission ofthe CGA is to educate, train and develop leaders of character who are ethically, intellectually,and professionally prepared to serve their country and humanity [1]. CGA offers Bachelor ofScience degrees in nine majors, including civil engineering, and all cadets are required tograduate in four years. The civil and environmental engineering curriculum is broad and providesa solid background in the structures, environmental, geotechnical, and construction sub-fields ofcivil engineering. Graduates pursue several different career paths and many of them serve in theUnited States

Conference Session

ASCE Liasion Committee Presents: All Things ASCE

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rubaya Rahat, Florida International University; Mohamed Elzomor, P.E., Florida International University

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

issues. To accomplishthis aim, this study implemented training in a cross-listed sustainable construction class andassessed the students’ knowledge improvement as well as captured students’ change ofperception about how well they can tackle these issues in their future careers. The study'sfindings would help raise awareness of infrastructure inequality and equip the upcomingconstruction workforce with the necessary competencies to ensure an equitable infrastructuresystem.MethodologyThis research introduced the CEC students to equitable infrastructure training to addressinfrastructure inequity issues as demonstrated in the research overview framework in Figure 1.The participating students of this research were enrolled in a Sustainable Approach

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Committee on Educational Policy Presents: Pillars of Student Development

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michelle Marincel Payne, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; James H. Hanson, P.E., Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Diversity

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

these common scenarios, students likely graduate having learned negative coping strategies, or learned to avoid team environments. “Psychological Safety” is a term first used by Schein and Bennis (1965) to describe how secure and confident an individual is in their ability to manage change. Kahn (1990) later conceptualized psychological safety as an individual’s comfort level to show and employ themselves without fear of negative consequences to self-image, status, or career. Edmonson (1999), however, argued that psychological safety is best viewed as an attribute of team climate. Edmonson defines psychological safety as “a belief that one will not be punished or humiliated for speaking up with ideas, questions, concerns, or

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Committee on Educational Policy Presents: Pillars of Our Classrooms

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mousumi Roy, P.E., University of Connecticut; Sarira Motaref, P.E., University of Connecticut; Manish Roy, University of Connecticut

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Diversity

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

his MS and Doctoral degree in Civil Engineering at the West Virginia University and the University of Connecticut, respectively. He worked for nine years in the industry as an engineer/manager in India and Bangladesh before starting his gradu- ate study in the US. He started his faculty career in 2019 at the University of Connecticut. His research interests lie in the field of concrete technology with a focus on finite element modeling of ultra high per- formance concrete. He is also interested in educational research. He is presently working on inclusive teaching practices considering the experience and needs of neurodivergent learners. This project is a part of an NSF-funded IUSE/PFE:RED grant

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL) Technical Session - Effective Teaching 2

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William Graves, United States Military Academy; Gary A Jordan, United States Military Academy

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

generallytwo standard deviations (in total) higher than those from the civil engineering population group,and it tends to favor the area of significance related to high average word densities. A potentialexplanation is that the civil engineering students have higher familiarity with the teachingpedagogy and approach to evaluation and assessment from the instructors. This familiarityresults from the civil engineer population typically taking the course later in their careers afterexposure to many other courses from the department. This exposure is something that, by thenature of their programs of study, the populations from other STEM and humanities departmentsdo not have. Of note, the grades on this event did not account for overall academic