Conference Session

Construction Engineering Division: Career Preparation

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jingyuan Shen, Georgia Institute of Technology; Jing Wen

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Diversity

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Construction Engineering Division (CONST)

clearer or stronger career aspirations,which could be further examined in future studies with larger and more diverse samples. Thelack of significant changes, particularly for self-efficacy and outcome expectations, may beexplained by the limited duration of the intervention. A two-week program may not providesufficient time to foster measurable shifts in students' confidence or expectations. Anotherpossible explanation for the limited change is that voluntary participation in this construction-related program may reflect a preexisting higher baseline of construction-related confidence andexpectations, resulting in a smaller observable increase.3.2 Correlation analysis for both pre-and post-programThe non-parametric method was used to analyze the

Conference Session

Student Engagement in Construction Education

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hariharan Naganathan, Wentworth Institute of Technology; John Cribbs Ph.D., Wentworth Institute of Technology

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Diversity

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Construction Engineering Division (CONST)

benchmarks. It details an XRframework that can be implemented by CM institutions that follow ACCE accreditation as part oftheir student learning outcomes and program objectives.XR in Construction EducationExtended Reality (XR) technologies, such as virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), andmixed reality (MR), can provide significant benefits in the field of construction education. Theyhelp improve understanding of AEC subdisciplines, enhance the visualization of complexconcepts, and increase student engagement and self-efficacy [6]. XR is particularly useful forsafety training and risk management, with VR being the most used tool [7]. Integrating deeplearning and XR technologies in construction engineering and management presents

Conference Session

Construction Engineering Division (CONST) Poster Session

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Behnam Shadravan, Florida A&M University; Doreen Kobelo Regalado, Florida A&M University - Florida State University

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Diversity

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Construction Engineering Division (CONST)

instruction and real-world application. Studies show that participation incompetitions fosters critical thinking, problem-solving, leadership, and teamwork skills [1, 2].Additionally, competitions provide opportunities for networking, exposing students to industryprofessionals and enabling them to build relationships that are instrumental in their careertrajectories [3, 4].Competitions also improve students' self-efficacy and confidence in their abilities. A study byHaidet, et al. (2014) concluded that students who participated in team-based competitionsexhibited greater confidence and competence in handling complex problems [5]. Furthermore,competitions provide a platform for students to demonstrate their talents and gain recognition,which can lead