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Construction Engineering Division Technical Session 1
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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
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Mohamed Elzomor, Florida International University; Piyush Pradhananga, Florida International University
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Paper ID #33797Scaling Construction Autonomous Technologies and Robotics Within theConstruction IndustryDr. Mohamed Elzomor, Florida International University Dr. Mohamed ElZomor is an Assistant Professor at Florida International University (FIU), College of Engineering and Computing and teaches at the Moss School of Construction, Infrastructure and Sustain- ability. Dr. ElZomor completed his doctorate at Arizona State University (ASU), Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering. Prior to attending ASU, Dr. ElZomor received a master’s of science degree in Architecture from University of Arizona, a master’s degree in Engineering and
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Construction Engineering Division Technical Session 1
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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
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Yewande S. Abraham, Rochester Institute of Technology; Bilge Gökhan Çelik, Roger Williams University; Max Frasier Spaan, Rochester Institute of Technology; Natalie Mansson
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Paper ID #32439Assessing the Effectiveness of Active-learning Approaches in AdvancingStudent Understanding of Construction Scheduling in a Virtual EnvironmentDr. Yewande S. Abraham, Rochester Institute of Technology Yewande Abraham Ph.D., LEED AP O+M, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil Engi- neering Technology Environmental Management and Safety at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT). She received her Bachelor’s and Master’s in Civil Engineering from Cardiff University, Wales, United Kingdom and completed her Ph.D. in Architectural Engineering at The Pennsylvania State University, University Park. She
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ConstDiv Technical Session 3 - Social & Leadership
Collection
2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
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Andrea Nana Ofori-Boadu, North Carolina A&T State University; Victor Ofori-Boadu, Penuel Consult Inc.; Iyshea Borders-Taylor; Lewis Waller; Paul Akangah, North Carolina A&T State University
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Paper ID #25475Professional Identity Formation and Development in HBCU ConstructionStudentsDr. Andrea Nana Ofori-Boadu, North Carolina A&T State University Dr. Andrea N. Ofori-Boadu is an Assistant Professor of Construction and Construction Management with the Department of Built Environment within the College of Science and Technology at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (NCA & T). Her research interests are in bio-derived cement replacement materials, delivery of sustainable built environments, and professional identity development in architecture, engineering and construction (AEC
Conference Session
Construction Division Poster Session
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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
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Andrea Nana Ofori-Boadu, North Carolina A&T State University
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Management), an M.Sc. in Industrial Technology (Specialization in Construction Management), and a B.Sc. in Building Technology. Dr. Ofori-Boadu has over 20 years of relevant academic and industry experience. Her major areas of research are in quality management, sustainable cement replacement materials, and STEM education. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Assessment of Scientific Literacy Skills and Attitudes of Undergraduate Construction StudentsAbstractScientific literacy (SL) skills are critical for technically-trained construction professionals whoare capable of transforming built environments through strategic decisions based on evidence-based reasoning. While most undergraduate
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Architectural Engineering Division Technical Session 1
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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
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Adriana Rios Santiago, Texas Southmost College; Anabel Pineda-Briseño, Tecnologico Nacional de Mexico/Instituto Tecnologico de Matamoros; Jesus A. Gonzalez-Rodriguez, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Uriel Saul Huerta P.E., Tecnologico de Leon
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Pro- tocols), SDR-based Ad Hoc Space Networks (Positioning and Routing Protocols), Internet of Things, Machine Learning and STEM Education. Currently, Dr. Pineda-Brise˜no in member of the National Sys- tem for Researchers (SNI) by the CONACyT in Mexico since 2017.Dr. Jesus A Gonzalez-Rodriguez, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Dr. Jesus Gonzalez is currently a lecturer in the Department of Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering of the College of Engineering and Computer Science. He holds a PhD from The University of Sheffield in United Kingdom in Materials Science and Engineering. During the PhD, he received the Foster Research Prize given to the best PhD thesis related to glass technology. His research
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Construction Engineering Division Technical Session 4
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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
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Kimberly Grau Talley P.E., Texas State University; Bobbi J. Spencer, Texas State University
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Paper ID #28905Where Do All the Pre-Majors go? A Self-Study of Student Stumbling Pointsin the Pre-Construction CurriculumDr. Kimberly Grau Talley P.E., Texas State University Dr. Kimberly G. Talley is an associate professor in the Department of Engineering Technology, Bobcat Made Makerspace Director at Texas State University, and a licensed Professional Engineer. She received her Ph.D. and M.S.E. from the University of Texas at Austin in Structural Engineering. Her undergraduate degrees in History and in Construction Engineering and Management are from North Carolina State Uni- versity. Dr. Talley teaches courses in the
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Construction Division Technical Session 4: Capstone, Safety and Beyond
Collection
2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
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Dorail F. Porter, Associated General Contractors; Andrea Nana Ofori-Boadu, North Carolina A&T State University
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Technical State University. Dr. Ofori-Boadu has over twenty years of rele- vant occupational experience in construction technology/management (industry), teaching, research and service. Dr. Ofori-Boadu has served in various capacities on research and service projects, including Principal Investigator for two most recent grants from the Engineering Information Foundation (EIF) and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). In 2017, Dr. Ofori-Boadu received both the College of Science and Technology (CoST) Rookie Research Excellence Award and the North Carolina A & T State University (NCAT) Rookie Research Excellence Award. She also received the Teaching Excellence Award for the Department of Built Environment
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Construction Division Technical Session 2: K-12 through Adult Learning
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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
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Geoff Wright, Brigham Young University; Justin Earl Weidman, Brigham Young University
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Paper ID #22461Increasing Student Construction Interest by Engaging Elementary Studentsin an Inquiry-Based 3D Modelling After School ProgramDr. Geoff Wright, Brigham Young University Dr. Geoffrey A. Wright is a professor of Technology and Engineering Studies in the Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering and Technology at Brigham Young University.Dr. Justin Earl Weidman, Brigham Young University Justin Weidman is an Assistant Professor in Construction Management at Brigham Young University. He earned his PhD from Virginia Tech in Environmental Design and Planning. c American Society for Engineering
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Construction Engineering Division Technical Session 5
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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
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Jeyoung Woo P.E., California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Hyun Woo Kim, Incheon National University; Elaine Rawley Goetz, Ohio University Office of Sustainability
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theoretical concepts to real-world problems and develop their careerpaths and skill sets that employers consider when hiring a college graduate. Students also take onleadership roles by collaborating with multiple stakeholders to create appropriate solutions.Moreover, students who take the course can achieve the following seven outcomes defined by theAccreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) [13]: 1) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics, 2) an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural
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Construction Division Technical Session 3: Case Studies
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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
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Lauren W. Redden, Auburn University; April E. Simons P.E., Auburn University; Scott William Kramer, Auburn University; Trenton Huffines
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, each from Auburn University. Ms. Simons has been a registered Professional Engineer in the State of Alabama since 2014.Prof. Scott William Kramer, Auburn University Scott W. Kramer, Ph.D. is a Professor in the College of Architecture, Design, and Construction at Auburn University. He received his B.S. and M.S. in Civil Engineering from Auburn University and Ph.D. in Learning Design & Technology from Purdue University. Since 1993, he has taught undergraduate and graduate classes in scheduling, project management, and information technology. His research and con- sulting work involves international construction and designing study abroad classes for university stu- dents. His project management experience includes
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Construction Engineering Division Technical Session 5
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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
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Sanjeev Adhikari, Kennesaw State University; Rachel Mosier P.E., Oklahoma State University; Heather N. Yates, Oklahoma State University
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Paper ID #32346COVID-19 Effects on Student Internships in the Construction Industry:Experiences from Georgia and OklahomaDr. Sanjeev Adhikari, Kennesaw State University Dr. Sanjeev Adhikari is faculty from Kennesaw State University. Previously he was faculty at Morehead State University from 2009 to 2016 and faculty at Purdue University – Indianapolis from 2016 to 2019. He has completed Ph.D. degree in civil engineering, focusing on construction management from Michigan Technological University in 2008. He has an extensive teaching background with a total of 18 years academic experience at five different universities. He
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ConstDiv Technical Session 3 - Social & Leadership
Collection
2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
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Dong Zhao, Michigan State University; Denise Rutledge Simmons P.E., University of Florida; Meltem Duva, Michigan State University
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management consultant. Dr. Simmons has extensive experience leading and conducting multi-institutional, workforce-related re- search and outreach. She is a leader in research investigating the competencies professionals need to compete in and sustain the construction workforce. She oversees the Simmons Research Lab (SRL), which is home to a dynamic, interdisciplinary mix of graduate researchers who work together to explore human, technological and societal interactions to transform civil engineering practice with an emphasis on understanding hazard recognition, competencies, satisfaction, personal resilience, organizational culture, training and social considerations. As a researcher, Dr. Simmons passionately pursues
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Construction Engineering Division Technical Session 4
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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
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Sanjeev Adhikari, Kennesaw State University; Rachel D. Mosier, Oklahoma State University; Sandeep Langar, University of Texas, San Antonio
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Paper ID #29657Evaluation of Disaster Resilience Preparation in the ConstructionEducation CurriculumDr. Sanjeev Adhikari, Kennesaw State University Dr. Sanjeev Adhikari is faculty from Kennesaw State University. Previously he was faculty at Morehead State University from 2009 to 2016 and faculty at Purdue University – Indianapolis from 2016 to 2019. He has completed Ph.D. degree in civil engineering, focusing on construction management from Michigan Technological University in 2008. He has an extensive teaching background with a total of 18 years academic experience at five different universities. He has always been
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ConstDiv Technical Session 4 - Pedagogy & Accreditation I
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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
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Saeed Rokooei, Mississippi State University; George D. Ford, Mississippi State University; Tori Thompson, Mississippi State University
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-Qualitative Analysis of Time-Compressed Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Course Pedagogy. A Thesis in Physics, 1-72.Ho, H. W., & Polonsky, M. J. (2007). Marketing Students' Perception of Traditional and Intensive Delivery: An Exploration Study. ANZMAC 2007 : 3Rs, reputation responsibility relevance (pp. 3268-3273). Dunedin, New Zealand: University of Otago, School of Business, Dept. of Marketing.Kops, W. J. (2014). Teaching Compressed-Format Courses: Teacher-Based Best Practices. Canadian Journal of University Continuing Education, 40(1), 1-18.Kucsera, J. V., & Zimmaro, D. M. (2010). Comparing the Effectiveness of Intensive and Traditional Courses. College Teaching, 58(2), 62-68. doi
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Construction Engineering Division Technical Session 4
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Mohamed Elzomor, Florida International University; Piyush Pradhananga, Florida International University; Rubaya Rahat, Florida International University
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University. His research interest includes Sustainable construction, Construction Safety, Engineering Education, AI and Robotics-based construction, and Sustainable infrastructure and resilience for disaster and extreme weather.Miss Rubaya Rahat, Florida International University Rubaya Rahat grew up in Bangladesh, where she pursued her Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering at the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET). After graduating she worked for two years in a construction management company in Dhaka, Bangladesh. She was involved in various residential and infrastructure projects. Rubaya now is a Ph.D. student at Department of Civil and Environ- mental Engineering and Teaching/Research
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Construction Division Technical Session 3: Case Studies
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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
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Jing Wen, Ohio State University; Jin Rong Yang, Ohio State University; Michael Parke, Ohio State University; Adrian Hadipriono Tan, Ohio State University; Fabian Hadipriono Tan Dr.Eng., Ohio State University
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Paper ID #22587A Multimedia User-experience System with 3-D Simulation for the Construc-tion Process of Nanwang Water Diversion Pivotal Project on China’s GrandCanalMiss Jing Wen, Ohio State University Jing Wen is a graduate student at Ohio State University. She has a B.S. in Engineering Management from Hebei University of Technology, and is currently working towards an M.S. in Civil Engineering at Ohio State University and concentrating on research about the construction process of Nanwang Water Division Pivotal on China’s Grand Canal.Mr. Jin Rong Yang, Ohio State University Jin Yang is a Ph.D. candidate at the Ohio
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Construction Engineering Division Technical Session 2
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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
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Sanjeev Adhikari, Kennesaw State University; Caroline Murrie Clevenger P.E.; Rui Zhang, University of Colorado Denver
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Paper ID #32839The Perception of Sustainable Design and Construction: Case Study ofConstruction Students at Two UniversitiesDr. Sanjeev Adhikari, Kennesaw State University Dr. Sanjeev Adhikari is faculty from Kennesaw State University. Previously he was faculty at Morehead State University from 2009 to 2016 and faculty at Purdue University – Indianapolis from 2016 to 2019. He has completed Ph.D. degree in civil engineering, focusing on construction management from Michigan Technological University in 2008. He has an extensive teaching background with a total of 18 years academic experience at five different universities. He
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Construction Engineering Division Technical Session 2
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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
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Saeed Rokooei, Mississippi State University; Mohammadsoroush Tafazzoli, Washington State University
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pertaining to their motivation in STEM during summer camp, and concluded studentsparticipation increased their motivation.Winn, Kweder, and Curtis (2012) developed a program, entitled Engineers of Tomorrow (EoT), in whichthey aimed to increase high school students’ knowledge of and motivation toward science, technology,engineering, and mathematics (STEM) educational and career paths. After implementing an innovativesurvey strategy, they concluded that the number of students who enrolled in STEM programs afterattending their summer camp was higher than originally estimated. They also stated that using socialmedia, particularly Facebook, is an effective way to reaching out and contact summer campers. In anothersimilar study, Hammack, Ivey, Utley, &
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Construction Engineering Division Technical Session 2
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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
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Piyush Pradhananga; Mohamed ElZomor, Florida International University; Gabriella Santi; Lu Zhang, Florida International University
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training activities would help STEM (Disciplines in Science,Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) students’ professional development.Additionally, as shown in Figure 9, the vast majority considered the VR presentationsimulation trainings to be extremely effective to their professional development, while only2% considered the activity as ineffective. Student Self-Rating for VR Activity, N=60 2% 0% 21% Extremely Effective Higly Effective Moderately Effective 51
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Construction Engineering Division Technical Session 5
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Luciana Debs, Purdue University Programs; Bhavya Rathna Kota, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI)
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.” Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. 102(4), 700–717, 2012.[8] Sewalk, S. & Nietfeld, K. “Barriers Preventing Women from Enrolling in Construction Management Programs.” International Journal of Construction Education and Research, 9(4), 239–255, 2013.[9] Wang, M. Te, & Degol, J. L. “Gender Gap in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM): Current Knowledge, Implications for Practice, Policy, and Future Directions.” Educational Psychology Review, Vol. 29, pp. 119–140, 2017.[10] Rosenberg, M., & McCollough, B. “Mattering: Inferred significance and mental health among adolescents.” Research in Community & Mental Health, 2, 163–182, 1981.[11] Strayhorn, T. L. College Students’ Sense of
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Architectural Engineering Division Technical Session 2
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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
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Scott Walbridge P.E., University of Waterloo; Rania Al-Hammoud P.Eng., University of Waterloo
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- tinuously seeks new technologies to involve students in their learning process. She is actively involved in the Ideas Clinic, a major experiential learning initiative at the University of Waterloo. She is also re- sponsible for developing a process and assessing graduate attributes at the department to target areas for improvement in the curriculum. This resulted in several publications in this educational research areas. Dr. Al-Hammoud won the ”Ameet and Meena Chakma award for exceptional teaching by a student” in 2014 and the ”Engineering Society Teaching Award” in 2016 and the ”Outstanding Performance Award” in 2018 from University of Waterloo. Her students regard her as an innovative teacher who continuously
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Architectural Engineering Division Technical Session 3
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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
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Christina McCoy P.E., Oklahoma State University; John J. Phillips, Oklahoma State University
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Paper ID #30553Engaging Students Through Concrete Beam FabricationProf. Christina McCoy SE, RA, Oklahoma State University Professor McCoy is a licensed Structural Engineer and Architect. She holds a Bachelor Degree in Archi- tectural Engineering and a Bachelor in Architecture from Oklahoma State University. She holds a Masters of Science in Architecture from the University of Cincinnati and Masters of Civil Engineering (Structural Emphasis) from the University of Kansas. She worked in the structural engineering profession for 10 years before joining the full-time Architectural Engineering faculty at Oklahoma State