Paper ID #21495Examination of Future Construction Career Role Preferences and Identitiesof Construction StudentsMr. Dorail F. Porter, Associated General Contractors Undergraduate Construction Management student attending North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. Executive Board member on the NCAT chapter of Associated General Contractors of America . Undergraduate Research Assistant in the Built Environmental ProgramDr. Andrea Nana Ofori-Boadu, North Carolina A&T State University Dr. Andrea Ofori-Boadu is an Assistant Professor with the Department of Built Environment at North Carolina Agricultural and
in architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) students. In February 2019, Andrea received the prestigious National Science Foundation NSF - CAREER award to research professional identity development processes in undergraduate AEC women. She has also received grants from East Coast Construction Services, Engineering Information Foundation, and the Na- tional Association of Home Builders. Dr. Ofori-Boadu was selected to participate in the 2019 QEM-NSF INCLUDES summit. In 2018, she was selected as a 2018 National Science Foundation - NC A & T ADVANCE IT Faculty Scholar. She also received the 2018 CoST Teaching Excellence Merit Award. Dr. Ofori-Boadu received both the 2017 NC A & T - CoST Rookie Research
Paper ID #28345Perceptions of Structures Coursework for Career Fulfillment from theStudent and Practitioner PerspectiveDr. Rachel Mosier P.E., Oklahoma State University Dr. Rachel Mosier is an Assistant Professor at Oklahoma State University and is a licensed professional engineer in Construction Engineering. She consulted as a structural engineer with degrees in Architectural Engineering and Construction Administration.Prof. Carisa H Ramming P.E., Oklahoma State University Carisa Ramming is a graduate of Oklahoma State University where she obtained degrees in Architec- tural Engineering and Civil Engineering Construction
) students. In February 2019, Andrea received the prestigious National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER award to research professional identity development processes in undergraduate AEC women. She has also received grants from East Coast Construction Services, Engineering Information Foundation, and the Na- tional Association of Home Builders. Dr. Ofori-Boadu was selected to participate in the 2019 QEM-NSF INCLUDES summit. In 2018, she was selected as a 2018 National Science Foundation - NC A & T ADVANCE IT Faculty Scholar. She also received the 2018 CoST Teaching Excellence Merit Award. Dr. Ofori-Boadu received both the 2017 NC A & T - CoST Rookie Research Excellence Award and the 2017 North Carolina A &
Education, 2018 Increasing Student Construction Interest by Engaging Elementary Students in an Inquiry-Based 3D Modelling After School Program Dr. XXXXX, XXXXU, XXXXXXX Dr. XXXXX, XXXXU, XXXXXXXAbstractThis study was part of a two-year funded grant investigating how to increase student interest andconsequent enrollment in construction education. The specifics of this aspect of the studyinvolved a grass-roots movement where construction education was introduced to elementarystudents (grades 4 – 6). The research model involved giving the students a construction interestinventory and career placement inventory pre-and post-participation in an after-school 3Dmodeling construction
electrical industry and provided consultation to several government organizations on alternative project delivery methods.Mr. Juvenal Huizar, University of Oklahoma Through traveling throughout the eastern part of Europe Juvenal developed a love and fascination with buildings, their construction and maintenance in particular. The intricacy of buildings and their operation has been a field that needs more development in relation to future prospective careers for graduating col- lege students. This paper is geared for Facility Management professionals and students interested within this field of Construction Management. This paper explores the Facility Management career opportunities within the State of Oklahoma. Juvenal
of the different trades responsible for a model, andbasic construction terminology.Based on the varying student backgrounds and concentrations, this course was made to focus onthe careers they were pursuing. The majority of the graduates who take the class go on to workfor mid to large-sized general contractors, whereas a minority of students works for design orengineering firms. Based on this data, the course was structured with relevant software systemsand course assignments to focus on management rather than design. Instead of introducing andtraining the students how to create, the course focuses on how to manage and solve constructionrelated problems utilizing these tools.Another major aspect of this courses successes and failures has
’ struggles with courses such as ‘Surveying’ that need advanced quantitative skills.Overwhelmingly, construction students had positive attitudes towards science and mathematics,and agreed that these skills are needed for career success.This study demonstrates the need for curriculum improvements that will strengthen the SL skillsof construction students. Furthermore, contributions add value to knowledge base necessary toadvance construction education research on scientific literacy skill development. Insightsprovided may be used to guide construction curriculum improvement, with increased emphasison quantitative skills for solving real-world problems. Strategies such as tutoring, mathematicslaboratories, and math placement tests could increase
, Mohammadsoroush Tafazzoli2 1 Mississippi State University, 2 Washington State UniversityAbstract This paper concisely reports on the design and organization of a summer camp in the construction area and explores the impacts of such activities on getting high school students’ awareness of the benefits of a construction career. Summer camps provide a pathway for examining youth development in specific areas. Camps represent environments where participants can develop their technical knowledge, social skills, and emotional intelligence through a series of theoretical and practical activities that are fun, engaging, interesting
by others [10]. Thereverse belongingness is alienation, social isolation, or rejection, leading to depression in thelong term [11]. Among factors that influence the sense of belonging of women to a major areidentity or being valued [12]; stereotype-free educational environment [13]; formal and informalstudent organizations supporting female students [12]; family, faculty and peer support [7]. Onthe other hand, and specific to the construction industry, many prior studies indicate thatpresence of gender stereotyping, low sense of belonging, lack of support system, and lack offemale role models factor to women opting out of construction-related studies and careers [14],[15], [16].Previous research on sense of belonging found that only when an
date, STEM students in general are offered conventional engineeringeducation that depend on ineffective techniques, tiring introductory courses, and timewornpedagogies. Research studies indicate that a shift to innovative pedagogical techniques such asproblem-based learning (PBL), flipped classrooms and vertical integration are recommended toengage learners as well as actively develop their professional skills. This research implemented apilot integrative learning approach, which couples PBL and vertical integration to successfullyprepare minority CM students to thrive in their careers. Through this approach, three courseswith different educational levels and instructional forms were connected by developing a sharedproject that addressed
. Yates began her teaching career at Pittsburg State University in 2002, and has taught numerous construction courses throughout her academic career including: Construction Drawings, Concrete Tech- nology, Estimating I, Strength of Materials in Construction, Structures I, Construction Contracts, and Capstone courses. She received the Halliburton Excellent Young Teacher Award in 2008, and the CEAT Advisor of the Year in 2010. Dr. Yates served as the Associated Schools of Construction Region 5 Di- rector from 2014-17, ASC International Secretary from 2018-20, and was named CMAA Educator of the Year in 2019. She was also Elected ASC International 2nd Vice-President. She also enjoys sharing her passion for increasing the
learn the necessary skills to begin careers in their chosen fields. Those individuals that are preparedwell have had a range of experiences to use as they navigate the workforce. A lot of attention in highereducation is given to the curriculum and faculty and staff expertise, but there are other factors that helpprepare students. In construction education, students often rely on co-op or internships to hone vitalskills. This paper examines what occurred when community-engaged learning components, includingreflection and reciprocity, were emphasized in the co-op experience. By the intentional way theseexperiences are structured, students can further develop essential skills and build social awarenessregarding how their work affects the larger
. The data showed that itpromoted increased metacognition and career formation, coursework engagement, classparticipation and a sense of belonging. Recommendations on further research are tohighlight specific cognitive aspects of peer teaching.Kim et al. (2014) were interested in understanding the impact of peer teaching on studentlearning in a theory based and laboratory Electric Circuits course. Their case study isdesigned to allow teams of two student Peer Assistants (PAs) to prepare and presentcourse materials for the week they are assigned. Each week a different team presents andby the end of the course each student has become a PA. The authors start the report withintroducing the concept of peer teaching, defining it and describing
resultsindicated that factors such as comprehension of traditional and alternative project deliverymethods as well as construction experience significantly influence student’s inclination towardsmastering skills in alternative technical concepts. Moreover, the CM students also reported thatthe integration of such advanced contract delivery methods in CM curriculum will provide anedge in their professional careers. The study demonstrates the feasibility of reforming coreconstruction management curricula to incorporate current practices of the construction industryas well as nurture advanced skills and knowledge, which better prepares and equips our futureworkforces in their professional careers.Keywords: Accelerated Construction, Construction Management
University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Dr. Gambatese’s expertise is in the broad areas of construction engineering and management, and structural engineering. He has taught many courses over his career on a variety of subjects including: construction safety, contracts and specifications, planning and scheduling, structural analysis and design, temporary construction structures, construction site systems engineering, and engineering economics. He has performed research and published numer- ous articles on construction worker safety, work zone design and safety, prevention through design, risk management, sustainability, constructability, innovation, and construction contracting. He is a licensed Professional Civil Engineer in
sets the stage forbeginning their professional careers. Although service learning is relatively common ineducation, few examples were specifically noted in a review of ABET ETAC accreditedconstruction programs. This paper begins with a review of relevant literature to service learningin construction education programs, followed by a description of the two-semester educationalprogram and outcomes we expect students to achieve in the capstone process. At the time ofpublication, four semesters of students have responded to a reflective survey, asking aboutdevelopment of teamwork skills, awareness of the complexity of construction, communityservice, the construction profession, interpersonal skills, construction operations management,and open
Paper ID #33163Responding to the COVID Pandemic: Results and Reflections on Round-TableDiscussions at ASEE 2020Dr. 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 the first eight years of his career performing structural consulting engineering in Chicago. He earned his Doctorate in Education and is currently the Associate Chair of the Civil Engineering, Construction
inconstruction. Additionally, students also involved in extra-curricular activities of organizationssuch as the International Association for Automation and Robotics in Construction (IAARC)which is affiliated with the central homonyms association and serves as an interdisciplinaryplatform that encourages collaboration among university students and entices them towards aprofessional career in a growing and vast field of automation and robotics in construction.Different data collection methods, goals, and analysis used in the research are as shown in Figure2. Figure 2. Research overviewThe study utilized a statistical ordered probit regression analyses to determine the impact ofdifferent variables that increases the
: Pursue engineering and management careers in the civil engineering industry and related fields. PEO 2: Maintain competency via continuing education and graduate studies. PEO 3: Work with paramount consideration for the safety, health, and welfare of the public, obtain professional licensure, and actively participate in professional societies. PEO 4: Practice locally, regionally, or internationally, integrating the broader political, economic, legal, environmental, and societal impacts of projects in their decisions.B. Assessment of Student Outcomes (SOs)The assessment of SOs is conducted on a six-year cycle, in which both direct and indirectmeasures are used by the CET program.Indirect Measures. In case of the
University in 2006. In 2010 she was promoted to Associate Professor. She completed her Doctorate in Higher Educa- tion from OSU in 2012 where she focused her research on women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. She accepted the position as Program Coordinator of Construction Engineering Technology at OSU in 2013. Dr. Yates began her teaching career at Pittsburg State University in 2002, and has taught numerous construction courses throughout her academic career including: Construction Drawings, Concrete Tech- nology, Estimating I, Strength of Materials in Construction, Structures I, Construction Contracts, and Capstone courses. She received the Halliburton Excellent Young Teacher Award in 2008, and the CEAT
architecture (OSA) and engineering will certainly providethe foundations, skills, knowledge, and design sensibility that architecture students can build uponin their careers. There may be more graduating architects in future working for space agencies oroffices dedicated to outer space designs. But, what exactly should this body of knowledge containand how should it be delivered? This paper discusses how OSA can be offered as a specializationand/or a joint degree in architecture and architectural engineering programs.Key Words: architecture, outer space architecture, architectural engineering, terrestrialarchitecture, extreme conditions, design studio, seminar, deployable structures, inflatablestructures, Moon, lunar, Mars.IntroductionPlanet earth
and Foor et al. 2007).Based on no known study of inclusion and diversity when combined with interdisciplinarystudies, a survey was created. The survey seeks to determine if student perception of a sharedspace with other major fields of student was more inclusive. Further, the survey seeks to identifywhether students feel more included when in a smaller group which is defined as their majorcohort. An interesting juxtaposition is the need for interdisciplinary work especially for studentswho will work professionally in teams, while also encouraging a cohort which can result inhigher grades, increased course completion and graduation retention rates (Goldman 2012).For students in architecture, construction and certain engineering careers
existingguidance available to practitioners focuses on planning and execution utilizing a sustainabilityframework such as the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) by the U.S. GreenBuilding Council (USGBC). As the demand for sustainability is increasing, universities areoffering courses about construction sustainability to educate future professionals and providehands-on experience to prepare them for their careers. In response to this trend, the USGBCdeveloped a module called LEED Lab, and encouraged its adoption for university constructionsustainability courses. The LEED Lab is used by students to evaluate the existing on-campusbuildings’ sustainability performances. Their evaluation is reviewed by experts for a final LEEDcertification
Paper ID #32872Gamification of Construction Engineering Inaugural ExperienceDr. Rebekah Burke P.E., The Citadel Dr. Rebekah Burke is an Assistant Professor of Construction Engineering at The Citadel-The Military College of South Carolina. Dr. Burke received her Doctoral and Masters degree from Arizona State Uni- versity, and her undergraduate degree from the University of Wyoming. She was previously the Director of Sustainable Design for Clark Nexsen, Architecture and Engineering, where she also began her career as a structural engineer. She was a founding board member, and the first chair elect of the Hampton Roads
. If individuals mustexpend a great amount of time and effort to accomplish a goal, then they are more likely tochoose an activity that they feel capable of performing successfully and that will lead to a moreattainable valued outcome rather than wasting their time in a self-perceived futile endeavor [37].The expectancy value theory of motivation holds that people engage in activities to accomplishgoals because of the perceived value associated with their likely outcomes. For example, if theinstructional topic is perceived by the student as relevant and valuable in attaining a sought aftergoal, the student will be motivated to perform [13, 31]. It’s common in career and technicalprograms that too many students fail to see the relevancy in
, the CivilEngineering structural analysis class used the truss from the outdoor classroom as one of theirclass assignments, their design work (Figure 10) was used by the constructed managementstudents to fabricate the roof trusses (Figure 11). Figure 10: Roof Truss – As Designed Figure 11: Roof Truss – As ConstructedThis use of Micro-House Design/Construction projects in the curriculum exposes students tomaterial that is realistic, but not of overwhelming scope8. The students are given assignmentsthat are manageable, and that increase in scope and complexity over the course of a student’sacademic career. As a particular project progresses over time, students will be involved in theestimation, purchasing, planning
. However, a seminal work by Hunteret al. states that undergraduate research is “a powerful affective, behavioral, and personaldiscovery experience” that contributes not only to career direction but also to upcomingprofessional development [24]. Thus, a successful integration of undergraduate research into theplanned curricular development and execution will be evaluated and the ensuing results wouldbecome an indicator of potential success in the professional career of the participantsConclusionsThe devastation caused by Hurricane María in the Caribbean and the challenges in the ongoingrecuperation efforts increased awareness regarding the need to educate future architecture,engineering, and construction professionals to design and build
Paper ID #29003A Construction Management Competition as the Basis of a CapstoneCulminating EventLt. Col. M. Scott Stanford P.E., US Air Force Academy Lt Col Scott Stanford is an Assistant Professor in the US Air Force Academy’s Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. He is an active duty Air Force officer and career civil engineer. He has a B.S. and M.S. from Clemson University and a Ph.D. from the University of Colorado Boulder. His research interests are in construction management, project delivery, and engineering education.Dr. Joel Sloan P.E., U.S. Air Force Academy Col Joel Sloan is the Head of the
potentially provide an edge in their professional careers. Thefindings of the paper contribute to the engineering and construction education bodies ofknowledge by paving the way for the future workforce to realize the criticality of constructingsustainable infrastructure projects and the importance of the FEP process in such complexprojects.Keywords: Front-End Planning, Sustainability, Sustainable Infrastructure, InfrastructureEducation, Infrastructure Management.Introduction and BackgroundInfrastructure projects play a critical role in the built environment; such projects provide thebasis for personal security and public health, influence the economic growth and competitivenessof communities, provide drinking water and waste removal, and, most