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Why Students Select the Civil Engineering Major

Conference Session: Committee on Educational Policy Presents: Holistic Program Topics
Collection: 2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: William Graves, United States Military Academy, West Point; Thomas James Matarazzo, United States Military Academy, West Point; Brock E. Barry, P.E., United States Military Academy, West Point; Elizabeth Bristow; Mark Evans, United States Military Academy, West Point
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

-of-class assignments and most involvereflective writing activities. Prior to submitting their essay, students exchanged papers andprovided one-another with a peer review. Essays were revised based on peer-feedback and thenwere turned-in for grading. Students were not aware that their essays would be analyzed relativeto the nine motivation areas.During a review of the essay produced by the first cohort of students, the grader generated a listof the most common motivations to the prompt. A total of ten different motivations wereidentified in the first administration. Those same ten motivations have been used in allsubsequent essay reviews. The ten response areas used were:  Challenging,  Family/mentor influence,  Hands-on

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In Their Own Words: The Community College Experience toward an Engineering Baccalaureate Degree

Conference Session: Committee on Educational Policy Presents: Holistic Students
Collection: 2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Joan Z. Carter, Inver Hills Community College
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

pathway offers a lower-cost, quality education, allowing students of allmath levels access to an engineering degree with courses that transfer to a four-year institution.These students gained the skills necessary to be successful and were able to earn an engineeringdegree with little debt. Relationships with peers and authority figures were crucial to thestudents’ successful journey.Through collaboration, students learn more and gain a deeper understanding of the material.Students need multiple sources of encouragement, recognition, and successes to persist towardan engineering degree. Seeing themselves in a role model is beneficial. Engineering lifestyle,comfort, money, and making a positive difference were factors in choosing an

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Board 39B: Navigating Intersectional Identities in Civil Engineering Education and Practice

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
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

of S&E bachelor’s degrees were awarded to women in 2018—women’srepresentation varies greatly by field and women are still underrepresented in S&E occupations”[1]. While representation of some student populations has seen an increase in the past decades(e.g., Latinx/Hispanic students have seen an increase in share of Science and EngineeringBachelor’s degrees awarded from 8% in 2008 to 12% in 2018 [1]), others have been stagnatingor declining (e.g., Black and African American students changing from 4.7% to 4.3% from 2008to 2018 [1]).Underrepresentation affects students’ ways of experiencing engineering education and practiceand creates unique sets of challenges compared to their majority-representing peers. Experiencessuch as “cold

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Impact of Project-Based Assignments on Students’ Learning Experience in Inclusive Courses

Conference Session: Committee on Educational Policy Presents: Pillars of Our Classrooms
Collection: 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
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

toinvestigate if the students in the experimental group benefited from completing the project.In Soil Mechanics, the term group project was used to assess the students' ability to apply theknowledge gained from the first seven of the eight course modules to solve a real-life problem.The CATME tool - developed and licensed by Purdue University, was used to form teams basedon different criteria such as GPA, preferred schedule, software skills, writing skills, leadershippreferences, commitment level, and big-picture/detail-oriented thought process. The project hadthree phases. In the last phase, the groups had the option to submit the final deliverable in theform of a written report or an oral video presentation.In Principles of Construction I, students

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Development of the AISC "Days of Steel" Video Series to Engage Students Through Fun Online Videos (Case Study)

Conference Session: Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL) Technical Session - Instructional Technology 2
Collection: 2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Anthony Battistini, Angelo State University
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

online,and instructors have the option to utilize a series of handouts to supplement learning. The videocontent was primarily developed, filmed, and acted out by four, typical college-aged, engineeringstudents to ensure the story plots were amusing and would interest their peers. Once created, thevideos were reviewed by a number of other instructors and steel engineers to verify accuracy ofthe technical content.The paper provides instructors with more background on the process of creating engagingengineering videos, highlighting some of the difficulties in filming as well as editing the content.The theoretical basis for some of the videos will be discussed. In particular, the paper will focuson techniques used to intentionally attract students

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Teaching Students Skills to Foster Psychological Safety in a Team Environment

Conference Session: 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
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

an important aspect of engineering practice during the second industrial revolution, which started in the late 19th century. Today, the importance of teamwork skills for engineers is codified in the ABET accreditation requirements (ABET 2021). Too often, we, as instructors, put students in teams and assume they will learn teamwork skills organically. As a result, the majority of students report at least one type of interpersonal problem on projects and many report reduced learning as a result (Wolfe et al. 2016). In most cases, we don’t learn about the problems until reading student peer evaluations or we don’t learn about them at all. Either way, the opportunity to correct the situations has passed and the damage is done. In

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Integration of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Topics into a First-Year Introduction to Civil Engineering Course

Conference Session: Committee on Educational Policy Presents: Pillars of Our Curriculum
Collection: 2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Angela R. Bielefeldt, University of Colorado, Boulder
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

accredited underABET must include some explicit instruction on DEI issues.There are number of intersections among engineering ethics and DEI [15]. The AmericanSociety of Civil Engineers (ASCE) strongly integrated DEI concerns into its Code of Ethics in2017 [16], with the addition of Fundamental Canon 8 (Appendix). These DEI issues wereretained in the current 2020 version of the Code of Ethics [17], integrated under practices withrespect to Society: “f. treat all persons with respect, dignity, and fairness, and reject all forms of discrimination and harassment; g. acknowledge the diverse historical, social, and cultural needs of the community, and incorporate these considerations in their work;”and Peers: “d

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The Impact of Short Mindfulness Practices on Student Attention and Focus in Upper-Level Civil Engineering Design Class

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)

adopted from the UVM Mindfulness Program [24]. On Fridays, students were exposed toother contemplative learning activities (5-7 minutes) aimed at developing a deeper awareness ofself and others. These activities, labeled 'Nuggets of Wisdom,' included reflective writing, deeplistening, insight mediations, and mindful conversations. See Appendix A for examples.Qualitative and quantitative data were gathered from (i) weekly surveys, (ii) SFG interviews, (iii)instructor's journal reflections and observations, and (iv) students' performance in the course.This WIP paper utilizes data from (i), (ii), and (iii). Survey data was collected starting the 10 thweek of classes. A total of 5 weekly surveys administered anonymously using Qualtrics weresent

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Case Study: Civil Engineering Student Mental Health and Watching Football?

Conference Session: Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL) Technical Session - Effective Teaching 3
Collection: 2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Angela R Bielefeldt, University of Colorado Boulder
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

]. Thesedimensions are: physical, intellectual, mental/emotional, social, environmental, occupational,spiritual, and financial. Students are encouraged to think about activities that will help themmaintain their physical, psychological, and emotional wellbeing. For the final objective, the listof available resources on campus is shared in lecture, and links are embedded in the courseCanvas site. The health and wellness resources on campus include: counseling and psychiatricservices (individual and group), disability services (including accommodations), medicalservices, health promotion programs and workshops, peer wellness coaches, and others. I believethat including the mental health unit communicates that I care about student wellbeing.The module is timed

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Investigating Undergraduate Researchers’ Perceptions of Mentoring Relationships

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)

-oneinstruction. The student would present weekly findings to his/her mentor, read scientific paperstogether, and plan future experiments. In addition to conducting research with mentors, menteesare required to attend three lunch meetings throughout the summer experience. These lunchmeetings focus on professional development and mentoring; providing an opportunity forstudents to discuss research progress with peers [12].The 2021-2022 SURE participants included 32 undergraduate students from various disciplinesacross campus. The participants were from the Civil and Construction Engineering Department,Mechanical Engineering Department, Electrical Engineering Department, MathematicsDepartment, Chemistry Department, Biology Department, Physics Department

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A Methodology for Converting an Engineering Program from Quarters to Semesters

Conference Session: Committee on Educational Policy Presents: Pillars of Our Curriculum
Collection: 2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Allen C. Estes, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Brent Nuttall, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Craig Baltimore, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Peter Laursen, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Michael James Deigert, P.E., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Cole C. McDaniel, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

methodology for making thisconversion was available, which became a key motivation for writing this paper. A number ofworks chronicled the relative advantages and disadvantages of the quarter and semester systems.Bostwick et.al. [4] contended that conversion to the semester system negatively impacts on-timegraduation rates and specifically lowers first-year grades, decreases the probability of enrollingin a full course load, and delays the timing of major choice. Johnson and Kestler [5] conducted amixed methods study, involving a sample of Midwestern university students’ favoritism towardquarters and semesters, the students’ predicted and perceived changes to their motivatedbehaviors, and their self-reported motivation/learning strategies during the

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Integrating Professional Credentialing in Sustainability into Civil Engineering Curriculum: A Case Study

Conference Session: Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL) - ASCE Collaborations
Collection: 2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: 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
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

be flexible in order to accommodate countless opportunitiesfor independent study. In this instance, the students formed a small group and defined theproblem as earning a professional credential while still an undergraduate student, an achievementrather uncommon for their peers. They studied the fundamentals involved through mentorshipdiscussions with their advisor and reading about the history of ISI, the development of theEnvision rating system, and requirements for earning the ENV SP credential. They learned that,to become an ENV SP, they would need to take seven online training modules and achieve 75%or better on a 75-question, multiple-choice, open book, online exam [24]. They organized anapproach by backwards planning to meet course