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Board 40: Work in Progress: Generative AI to Support Critical Thinking in Water Resources Students

Conference Session: Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL) Poster Session
Collection: 2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Sixto Duran Ballen; Daniel Eduardo Abril; Miguel Andres Guerra, Universidad San Francisco de Quito USFQ
Tagged Divisions: Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

offersa promising avenue to enhance classroom instruction and practical learning experiences. Soartificial intelligence tools can contextualize students. Artificial intelligence (AI) as a field hasbeen developing over the course of these last decades, but in the past few years has taken moreimportance in the field of higher education, specifically in careers such as Civil Engineering.As a result, the purpose of this study is to explore the development of critical thinking in WaterResources students by using artificial intelligence programs. Platforms such as ChatGPT canassist students in interpreting given information, such as waterway sizing, water supply andenvironmental laws to facilitate the learning process. Civil engineering students from

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Incorporating AI into a Structural Engineering Computer Lab

Conference Session: Civil Engineering in the Age of AI
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Allen C Estes, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Peter Laursen, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Tagged Divisions: Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

on Python and creating the code for several assignedprograms, students are required to use ChatGPT or any other AI platform to create Python codefor a structural engineering application. As an embedded indicator for ABET Student Outcome7 (Lifelong Learning), students must learn and experiment with ChatGPT on their own. Assupport for Student Outcome 3 (Effective communication), students write an essay about theirresults, their AI experience, the learning strategies they applied, and the effectiveness andlimitations of using AI to write computer code. The students then use AI to rewrite their essayand comment on what they learned about the quality of their own writing.After running this exercise over three iterations of the ARCE 352 course

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Evaluation of Current Generative AI Chatbots for Their Use in Structural Engineering Related Fields

Conference Session: Civil Engineering in the Age of AI
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Alex Campbell, Oklahoma State University; John J Phillips P.E., Oklahoma State University; Alan Kirkpatrick
Tagged Divisions: Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

least somewhat be preparingthem for AI in the workplace. However, a 2024 survey of College and University ChiefAcademic Officers by Inside Higher Ed found that only 14 percent have reviewed the curriculumto ensure it will prepare students for AI in the workforce. Considering this information, what canwe do as educators to ensure our students in fields related to structural engineering are preparedfor AI in the workplace?This paper will discuss the evaluation of current generative AI chatbots in their unmodifiedconfigurations for their use in fields related to structural engineering. Various generative AIchatbots, including ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, CoPilot, and SE GPT will be asked the samequestions related to the field of structural engineering

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BOARD # 47: A Case Study: Students' Perception of the Use of Generative AI in Learning and the Civil Engineering Profession.

Conference Session: Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL) Poster Session
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Priyantha Wijesinghe, University of Vermont; Holly Ann Buckland Parker, University of Vermont; Ethan Zachary Stein, University of Vermont
Tagged Divisions: Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

civil engineering and architecture professions[2], while the second article explores the integration of human and artificial intelligence in civilengineering [3]. In their analysis, the instructor asked the students to discuss how GenAI couldenhance efficiency and safety in the field and the ethical challenges associated with GenAI use.Students were asked to critically assess the AI-generated output, verify facts, and document theirinteractions with the GenAI tool by providing all prompts. Additionally, students were asked toprovide a brief reflective analysis of the AI tools they used, such as ChatGPT, and how theseinfluenced their learning. II. The Course and the AssignmentsStructural Steel Design is a senior-level elective and one of

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Exploring Educational Needs and Practices in Structural Analysis

Conference Session: Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL) Technical Session - Instructional Technology 2
Collection: 2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Joel Lanning, University of California, Irvine; Matthew W Roberts, Southern Utah University; Brandon K Wiggins, Southern Utah University
Tagged Divisions: Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

structural content delivered to all students. Finally, schools within the same system with identical course descriptions were treated as one course and were not counted twice in the results. Based on these criteria, 264 distinct course descriptions were analyzed for this study. 2. Selecting Common Course Topics Using the OpenAI API The 264 course descriptions were used as input to the gpt-3.5-turbo model [18] (ChatGPT) to identify common topics such as influence lines, moment distribution, etc. The first 20 course descriptions were analyzed by hand to verify that the 15 common topics identified by ChatGPT were helpful in identifying the content taught in the courses. Some refinements to the list of

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AI as a Catalyst for Transforming Higher Education: Enhancing Teaching Strategies and Student Outcomes

Conference Session: Civil Engineering in the Age of AI
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Siddaiah Yarra, University of California Merced; Abbas Ghassemi, University of California, Merced
Tagged Divisions: Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

equitable and effective implementation. Ultimately, AI has thepotential to revolutionize higher education by making learning more efficient, inclusive, andadaptable to the needs of the learner.Keywords: Artificial Intelligence, higher education, personalized learning, adaptive teaching,student outcomes, data-driven education.IntroductionIn recent years, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into educational settings hascaptured significant public interest, eliciting both fascination and concern. According toEducause, while administrators and educators worry about AI undermining instructional quality,students have embraced AI tools like ChatGPT, appreciating their utility while remainingcautious about risks. This dichotomy underscores the

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Assessing Student Learning in Collaborative First-Year Engineering Projects Through Mind Maps

Conference Session: Focus on the First Year
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Elin Jensen, Lawrence Technological University
Tagged Divisions: Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

the qualitative analysis was to determine if a thematic comparison of the studentteam deliverables show the progression of the project evolution from initial concept ideas toconcrete project solution. The three deliverables were: • Preliminary Project Proposal (Text-Heavy) • Impact Statement (Text-Heavy) • Final Presentation (Image-Heavy)Thematic analysis of the project deliverables from one (Team 4) of the seven teams wasconducted using OpenAI's ChatGPT, an AI language model, to identify and compare emergingthemes across the project stages [12]. After uploading the deliverables (student names wereremoved) ChatGPT extracted the text from the documents. ChatGPT was prompted to comparethe evolution of ideas over the project duration. In

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How to Develop Engaging Engineering Content for the Classroom and Online Videos (Mini-Class Demo)

Conference Session: Committee on Effective Teaching Presents: Teaching Mode Active-ated
Collection: 2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Anthony Battistini, Angelo State University
Tagged Divisions: Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

[of the students] and holding it’ [3]. He goes on to contend that our task as professorsis not unlike that of a commercial for a soft drink or other product- what differs, is what professorsdo with the attention once they have it.Stories are not just a means to record historical events but can be a powerful way to teach lessons.Jesus Christ, arguably one of the most influential individuals in history relied heavily upon the useof stories (parables) and metaphor to teach His disciples, who in turn have passed these storiesdown for over 2000 years.Not into religion? If your faith lies instead on the future of Artificial Intelligence, then considerthat ChatGPT lists “storytelling” as its number 2 strategy when asked how to make engineeringvideos

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Student Perceptions of Artificial Intelligence and Relevance for Professional Preparation in Civil 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
Tagged Divisions: Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

theSCOPUS database using the query [“artificial intelligence” OR AI] indicates that annualpublications on AI have increased by almost an order of magnitude from 2004 to 2023. Therelease of ChatGPT by OpenAI in November 2022 and then Google’s release of Bard in March2023, along with other similar chatbots, has resulted in more direct access to AI tools. Despitethe accessibility of tools such as ChatGPT, the use of generative AI is variable among differentpopulations and industries [1, 2].The influence of AI has extended to civil engineering although adoption into professionalpractice appears cautiously slow [3, 4]. Available AI models are well-suited for civil engineeringapplications [3]. In scientific literature, there are many examples of AI and

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Surveying civil engineering student attitudes toward the use of computational tools

Conference Session: Effective Teaching Potpourri
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Sotiria Koloutsou-Vakakis, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Megan L. Matthews, University of Illinois Urbana - Champaign; Jacob Henschen, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; John S Popovics P.E., University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Ashlynn S. Stillwell, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Cheryl Ann Cohen
Tagged Divisions: Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

of a departmental initiative to incorporatecomputation and computational thinking into the curriculum by integrating computational toolswith course fundamentals. This effort commenced just before the rapid emergence of ChatGPT[5] in late 2022. Since we only have anecdotal evidence about AI’s impact, we defer discussingthis topic to a future study. The insights here are based on surveys designed to collect baselineinformation about student attitudes toward computational tools in their courses, and to explorewhether these have changed over time in select courses, considering both lower level to higherlevel courses.2. BackgroundThe general framework for our effort to integrate computation and computational thinking isgrounded in our department

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Development of a Dramatic Story Plot and Adventure Racing Activities within an Undergraduate Reinforced Concrete Design Course (Work In Progress)

Conference Session: Games & Competitions for Civil Engineering Education
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Anthony Battistini, Angelo State University
Tagged Divisions: Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

teach His disciples,who in turn have passed these stories down for over 2000 years. Even ChatGPT lists “storytelling”as its number 2 strategy when asked how to make engineering videos more engaging [11].When considering the competition for students’ attention, it is no wonder that traditional coursesfall short of engaging the students’ interest. Therefore, the work in progress seeks to challenge thenorm by combining the technical and historical content with the dramatic story-telling elements ofa fictional novel. The goal is for students to want to read the textbook, to want to come to class,and to be inspired to pursue their own creativity within engineering. For without creativity,innovations in engineering will not take place.The Rise and

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Work in Progress: Low Enrollment in Civil Engineering Departments: Exploring High Technology as a Potential Solution

Conference Session: Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL) Poster Session
Collection: 2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Alaa Yehia, University of British Columbia, Vancouver; Ayatollah S. Yehia, University of Virginia ; SHERIF YEHIA
Tagged Divisions: Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

classes. Implementing these methods to civilengineering problems in major requirements and electives can be mentioned to allow students torecall these concepts throughout their undergraduate career. High technology will only becomemore available, such as ChatGPT, and instructors and lecturers must prepare students for aworkforce that can use these methods for their own professional benefit. Section 2 provides moredetails on how universities can consider ABET accreditation when making high technologychanges in their curriculums.2. Accreditation and continuous improvementCivil engineering programs seek accreditation in order to ensure their program meets definedstandards of quality set by an accreditation organization. Accreditation also ensures

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BOARD # 54: Pedagogical Proposal for the Use of Technologies for Collaborative Work of Construction Management Students.

Conference Session: Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL) Poster Session
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Mishel Odalis Camargo, Universidad San Francisco de Quito; MiguelAndres Andres Guerra P.E., Universidad San Francisco de Quito USFQ; Ignacio Guerra P.
Tagged Divisions: Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

. Furthermore,the emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration mirrors the demands of modernconstruction practices, preparing students to contribute effectively to professionalenvironments. As a forward-looking approach, this integration highlights thetransformative potential of technology in education, setting a foundation forsustainable and efficient learning practices that align with the evolving needs of theconstruction industry.References:Abril, D. E., Guerra, M. A., & Ballen, S. D. (2024). ChatGPT to Support Critical Thinking in Construction-Management Students. 2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition. https://peer.asee.org/48459.pdfAcosta, J., & Guerra, M. A. (2022). Validating Guerra’s Blended Flexible Learning

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Leveraging AI-Generated Supplemental Videos to Enhance Undergraduate Engineering Education

Conference Session: Civil Engineering in the Age of AI
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Christina Cercone, Manhattan University; Konstantine Aristomenis Mendrinos, Manhattan College; Matthew Volovski, Manhattan College; JUNESEOK LEE, Manhattan University; Medya Fathi, Manhattan University; Mehdi Omidvar, Manhattan University; Shahriar Quayyum, Manhattan College
Tagged Divisions: Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

, [Accessed January 2, 2025].[3] B. Eager and R. Brunton, "Prompting higher education towards AI-augmented teaching and learning practice," Journal of University Teaching & Learning Practices, vol. 20, no. 5, 2023.[4] D. Cotton, P. A. Cotton, and J. R. Shipway, "Chatting and cheating: Ensuring academic integrity in the era of ChatGPT," Innovations in Education and Teaching International, pp. 1–12, 2023.[5] C. Cassidy, "Australian universities to return to ‘pen and paper’ exams after students caught using AI to write essays," The Guardian, Jan. 10, 2023, Available: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/jan/10/universities-to-return-to-pen-and- paper-exams-after-students-caught-using-ai-to-write-essays