Paper ID #41363Board 35: Essentials of the Nurse + Engineer: Defining Public Value for CivilEngineersDr. Daniel B Oerther P.E., Missouri University of Science and Technology Professor Daniel B. Oerther, PhD, PE, BCEE, DLAAS, FAAN(h) joined the faculty of the Missouri University of Science and Technology in 2010 as the John A. and Susan Mathes Chair of Civil Engineering after serving for ten years on the faculty of the University of Cincinnati where he was head of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. Professor Oerther is internationally recognized for leadership of engineers, sanitarians, and nurses
unlikely to collaborate and share ideas with peers or apply the knowledge aftergraduation. Thankfully, the data show there is a measured improvement of 20% in student“confidence” with the material. However, the population that gained the highest boost in“confidence” was not the extremes in terms of GPA and course grade, but instead students closerto the median. In terms of student GPA, students with a GPA between 3.0 and 4.0 saw thelargest increase in confidence following interaction with the power demonstrator board.Similarly, students who earned a B or B+ in the course had the largest change in confidence;27% and 25% respectively. This growth and comfort with the course material is valuable to thestudent, enabling more direct engagement of the
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% Findings/Results, 25% Recommendations, & Summary Overall Content 15% Presentation Style: Use of 10% graphics/animation/media/etc. Time Control 5% Appearance and Professional 5% Behavior Table 3: Major Components of the Final Report Components of the Professional Report a) Title Page b) Table of contents c) Abstract (optional) d) Background
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changes made do not cause problems with ABETaccreditation. The new curriculum needs to satisfy Criterion 5 of the ABET EngineeringAccreditation Commission 2023-2024 Criteria [8]. This criterion states that “the curriculummust include: a) a minimum of 30 semester credit hours (or equivalent) of a combination of college-level mathematics and basic science with experimental experience appropriate to the program. b) a minimum of 45 semester credit hours (or equivalent) of engineering topics appropriate to the program, consisting of engineering and computer sciences and engineering design, and utilizing modern engineering tools. c) a broad education component that complements the
is a licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Missouri and a Project Management Professional.Capt. Robert Hume, United States Military Academy Robert A. Hume an Instructor of Civil Engineering at the United States Military Academy at West Point and an active duty Army Engineer Officer. He is a graduate of West Point (B.S. in Civil Engineering) and the University of Cambridge (MPhil in Engineering for Sustainable Development). His research interests include sustainable infrastructure design, energy efficiency, and engineering education. He is also a licensed professional engineer in Missouri.Dr. Eric B. Williamson P.E., United States Military Academy Eric Williamson, Ph.D., P.E., F.SEI – Dr. Williamson
silica fume. Thefirst mix was a control group consisting of concrete with typical ingredients (Test A), while theother four mixes were Test B, Test C, Test D, and Test E. Test B consisted of mix in Test A +flyash (1/3rd the weight of cement in the mix), Test C involved replacing 1/3rd of the weight ofcement in Test A with an equivalent weight of fly ash, Test D consisted of mix in Test A +silicafume (1/3rd the weight of cement in the mix), and Test E involved replacing 1/3rd of the weightof cement in Test A with an equivalent weight of silica fume. The addition of pozzolan affects the properties of fresh and hardened concrete such astemperature, workability, density, air content, compressive strength etc. Therefore, studentsconducted
requires ethical responsibility to ensure equity and 85 justice. The interconnected relationship between sustainable development, transportation systems, 86 and human rights becomes apparent by studying their principles and values. Human rights are at 87 the core of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and 14 out of 17 are, in turn, affected by 88 public transportation in the United States [9]. Furthermore, main concepts such as (a) accessibility, 89 (b) inclusivity, and (c) intergenerational equity have made their way into transportation, 90 emphasizing the critical need for a comprehensive understanding of the long-term consequences 91 of transportation decisions on the environment. At its core, sustainability in
and presentation. Next, the authors established major blocks of content to support the five course objectives.Within each block, lesson objectives were matched to the appropriate subject matter andsubsequent learning activities that appeal to varied learning styles.Block 1: Introduction & EnvironmentalTable 7: CE300X Block 1 Lesson ObjectivesLesson 1: Introduction to Infrastructure & Sustainable Development 1.A Define infrastructure. 1.B Define sustainable development. 1.C Explain the "triple bottom line" as it relates to sustainability. Discuss ASCE Policy Statement 418 and the Priciples of Sustainable Development (https://www.asce.org/communities/institutes-and-technical- 1.D groups/sustainability/asce
’ class and course taking status. The next six questions were asked to understand thestudents’ perceptions and attitudes about the independent study/undergraduate research theyundertook during their undergraduate years. The last two questions were open-ended and askedto see what kind of transferable skills they gained, how the study will help them in their careerplans, and finally any comments/suggestions they might have. The independent study here reallymeans undergraduate research study as the participants involved in the survey wereundergraduate research students. Q.1. What was your student status (Junor or Senior) when you first took the independent study as undergraduate research (CE 4400)? a. Junior b
respect, dignity, and fairness in a manner thatfosters equitable participation without regard to personal identity". It also addresses ethicalresponsibilities in several areas of the profession, namely: society, natural and built environment,profession, clients and employers, and finally peers. JEDI principles apply to several of theseresponsibilities, particularly under the responsibilities to “Society”: ● part (a), “first and foremost, protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public” - The word public encompasses everyone, not just the people in power, or the individuals who directly benefit from the development of a civil engineering project. ● part (b), “enhance the quality of life for humanity” - once again the word
grading criteria in American college and university courses," Assessment in Education: Principles, Policy & Practice, vol. 27, no. 5, pp. 480-500, 2020.[3] J. D. Allen, "Grades as Valid Measures of Academic Achievement of Classroom Learning," The Clearing House: A Journal of Educational Strategies, Issues and Ideas, vol. 78, no. 5, pp. 218-223, 2005.[4] W. B. Walstad and L. A. Miller, "What’s in a grade? Grading policies and practices in principles of economics," The Journal of Economic Education, vol. 47, no. 4, pp. 338-350, 2016.[5] B. E. Walvoord and V. J. Anderson, Effective Grading: A Tool for Learning and Assessment, 1st ed., San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass, 1998.[6] A. Kitsantas and B. J. Zimmerman, "College students
labs.IntroductionActive learning approaches are regarded positively and are widely respected as an evidence-based instructional practice, particularly inquiry methods and problem-based learning [1-3].Considerable discussion in physics teaching circles has been devoted to comparing learning in(a) more traditional “verification labs,” where theories are demonstrated physically through well-controlled tests and prescribed procedures and are “in service of theory” and (b)“experimentation labs,” where students are offered a theory along with tools to test that theory asthey see fit [4]. Smith and Holmes summarize a body of research to conclude that “verificationlabs do not measurably add to students’ understanding of the physical models they aim to verify”[4].Air
engineering program evaluators (PEVs) during the 2024-2025accreditation cycle.The study revealed that civil engineering curriculums are very diverse. A common civilengineering curriculum did not exist in 2018 and there is no evidence from this study that theprofession has moved toward a uniform curriculum that meets CEPC requirements in the past sixyears.References[1] M. K. Swenty and B. J. Swenty, "The Impact of EAC-ABET Program Criteria on Civil Engineering Curricula," in Proceedings of the 2018 ASEE Annual Conference, Salt Lake City, 2018.[2] ABET, Inc, "ABET Accredited Programs," ABET, Inc, 1 October 2023. [Online]. Available: https://amspub.abet.org/aps/category- search?commissions=3&disciplines=15&leadingSocieties=1228
feedback was provided for the new Seminars on “Writing, Speaking, andClassroom Movement,” “Introduction to Active Learning,” and “Creating a Civil Classroom.”Thematic comments from the ETW staff indicated that the new seminars were found to beeffective for both their content and time duration. A recurring comment in terms of improvingthose specific seminars suggested that a larger number of ETW staff needed to become familiarand confident with the new seminar content and activities. For example, the new Seminar on“Creating a Civil Classroom” was praised by ETW staff for incorporating DEI principles, yetETW staff noted that not all ETW staff are ready to deliver such a seminar without considerablepreparation.4.3.2.b Demo ClassesETW staff reported
Program Criteria [6] 1. Curriculum The curriculum must include: 1.a. Application of: 1.a.i. mathematics through differential equations, probability and statistics, calculus- based physics, chemistry, and either computer science, data science, or an additional area of basic science 1.a.ii. engineering mechanics, materials science, and numerical methods relevant to civil engineering 1.a.iii. principles of sustainability, risk, resilience, diversity, equity, and inclusion to civil engineering problems 1.a.iv. the engineering design process in at least two civil engineering contexts 1.a.v. an engineering code of ethics to ethical dilemmas 1.b
the mechanics concepts. Another set of feedback was provided to students aftersubmitting the final project. In Spring 2023, one of the instructors (a tenure-track facultymember) offered a new research track that enabled students to visit the structural laboratory totest and analyze samples of materials under different loadings. Approximately 8.5% of studentsparticipated in the research track. Figure 2 shows a sample of projects from creative, analytical,and research tracks. (a) (b) (c) Figure 2. Students’ strength-based projects in a) Creative track, wooden built-up beam, b)Analytical track, modeling the ear pursing as discontinuous plate under axial loading c) Research
participants to recall events in different sequences, can unearth moreaccurate and detailed information.Now that the core details of the project have been developed, the instructors plan to gatherfeedback from future project groups to bolster the preliminary data presented here. Refinementof the survey and additional surveys will be needed to document how well the educationalobjectives are being met. Additionally, the instructors will study how the perception of thedesign process changes over the course of the project and how students perceive the newtechnology.List of References[1] J. Retherford, B. L. Hartmann, R. Al-Hammoud, and G. A. Hunt, “Civil engineering capstone inventory: Standards of practice & the ASCE body of knowledge,” ASEE
success.In the proposed approach, students engage in projects that not only address real-world problemsor challenges but also contribute to serving the needs of a community or organization - when adeliverable is created and shared with the community. These projects typically involveidentifying community needs (Step 2), designing and implementing solutions (Step 1), collectingand processing data (Steps 3 and 4), and reflecting on the impact of their work on both learningoutcomes and community well-being (Step 5).The set of sensors used in the proposed approach can be seen in Figure 2, where the cameras areshown in detail (Figure 2.a), and also the system assembled on top of a vehicle is presented(Figure 2.b). It used five GoPro cameras (three
preferred learning methods and their primary concerns while delivering presentations.All students registered for the CEM course, totaling 35 participants, took part in the survey.3.1.1 Method of Learning and Type of LearnersIn the pre-survey questionnaire, the initial question posed to the students was, “Which methodsbelow can help you learn engineering concepts better? (Rank, multiple options).” The findings ofthis question are illustrated in Table 2. To understand the table, consider the response to astudent’s ranking: A>D>C>E>B. This indicates that the student’s preference order is A(attending lecture) as the top choice, followed by D (participating in the instructor’s coursedesign), then C (doing homework), then E (joining a study
and the impact it had on studenteducation. The authors present the work leading up to the implementation, show the real costsassociated with the lab work, and share the feedback the students gave in the end-of-courseevaluations they complete towards the end of the semester.8. AcknowledgementsThe authors would like to acknowledge the support of the Kern Family Foundation through theoffered workshops and a fellowship that supported a portion of this work. They would also liketo acknowledge the Finfrock company for their generous donation to the Civil andEnvironmental Engineering Department at Vanderbilt University that covered the initial cost ofimplementing this project.Bibliography[1] U. B. o. L. Statistics, "Occupational Outlook Handbook
engineering enrollees are separated from the other STEM-basedmajors due to the course falling within the civil engineering program. Figure 5 shows the finalexam grades in the course. While it shows a degree of skewness, the distribution indicates thatthe students largely performed well on the exam. 70 60 50 40 Count 30 20 10 0 F D C- C C+ B- B B+ A- A A+ Grade Figure 5. Distribution
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a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), Association of Environmental Engineering and Science Professors (AEESP), Environmental & Water Resources Institute (EWRI) and ASEE.Dr. Timothy Chow, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Timothy Chow serves as the Director of Institutional Research in the Office of Institutional Research, Planning, and Assessment (IRPA) at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. He is a member of Rose-Hulman’s Data Governance Committee and the Quality of Education Committee. Timothy is a longtime member of the Association for Institutional Research (AIR), Indiana Association for Institutional Research (INAIR), and Overseas Chinese Association for Institutional Research (OCAIR
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Paper ID #42946Board 29: A Service-Learning Project for Surveying Students: EstablishingBase-Flood Elevations in Special Flood Hazard Area ADr. Salvatore Marsico, Pennsylvania State University Dr. Marsico is an Associate Professor of Engineering and Legal Issues in Engineering in the University College of Penn State University.Henrique Candido de Oliveira, Pennsylvania State University Dr. Henrique Oliveira is currently an assistant teaching professor in the Department of Surveying Engineering – at Penn State University - Wilkes-Barre campus. His teaching responsibilities are in a broad area of Geomatics encompassing the
Paper ID #42934Integrating a Design Project to Bridge Experiment for Statics learning inGeneral Engineering EducationDr. Yingxiao Song, Muskingum University Assistant Professor in Physics and Engineering Department of Muskingum University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024Integrating a Design Project to Bridge Experiment for Statics learning inGeneral Engineering EducationAbstractEngineering Statics, a foundational course for most engineering students, is typically undertakenearly in their academic careers. Integrating hands-on experiments, such as the classic bridgeexperiment, is essential not only for a
Paper ID #43295Pedagogical Changes to a Capstone Course to Foster Refinement of ProfessionalSkillsDr. Corinna Marie Fleischmann P.E., United States Coast Guard Academy Captain Corinna Fleischmann is a licensed Professional Engineer with military, academic and research experience in water resources engineering, environmental engineering, coastal resiliency, construction project management and engineering education. CAPT Fleischmann is a career educator who has been a member of the US Coast Guard Academy (CGA) faculty since 2004. She served as the Department Head of the Civil and Environmental Engineering Program from 2017-2021