Conference Session

Program Criteria, Assessment, and Sustainability in Civil Engineering

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mikhail Gershfeld, S.E., California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Judith Ellen Sheine, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Gary LeMarr McGavin, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, Department of Architecture

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Civil Engineering

universities to address this issue.BibliographyThe provided bibliography was used as an inspiration for documenting this AE studio experienceand is not specifically used in writing this paper.1. Beck, G. (2009) Leading New Design Paradigm for the 21st Century and Beyond, presented at AIA Convention2. Engineers vs. Architects by Arabian Business.com staff writer, Wednesday, 02 April 20083. The Ohio State Engineer, Co-operation of Engineers and Architects, by Dr. Frederick h. Newfll4. Finch, J. K. 1978. Engineering Classics. Kensington, MD: Cedar press.5. Gille, B. 1966. Engineers of the Renaissance. Cambridge: MIT Press.6. Grafton, A. 2000. Leon Battista Alberti: Master Builder of the Italian Renaissance. New York: Hill and Wang.7

Conference Session

CE Capstone: Innovations in Learning & Assessment

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ronald Welch, University of Texas, Tyler; Michael McGinnis, University of Texas, Tyler

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

AC 2010-1448: ASSESSMENT OF ABET 3 A-K IN AN OPEN-ENDED CAPSTONE?Ronald Welch, University of Texas, Tyler Ronald W. Welch is Professor and Chair for the Department of Civil Engineering at The University of Texas at Tyler in Tyler, Texas. Until Jan 2007, Dr. Welch was at the United States Military Academy (USMA) where he held numerous leadership positions within the Civil Engineering Program and the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering. He is a registered Professional Engineer in Virginia. Ron Welch received a B.S. degree in Engineering Mechanics from USMA in 1982 and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Civil Engineering from the University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana IL in 1990 and 1999

Conference Session

Reassessing Your Teaching Through Turmoil

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Jennifer Retherford P.E., University of Tennessee at Knoxville; Kristen N. Wyckoff, University of Tennessee at Knoxville; Sarah J. Mobley, University of Tennessee at Knoxville

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

assignment without anypeer feedback or review. The workshop format also prevented students from attempting to writethe entire paper the night before it was due, as they were required to submit regular progress check-ins in the weeks leading up to the due date. One project-based course was modified to incorporatean ePortfolio to improve records-keeping by the students in the mixed-mode learning experienceand project experiences in the senior design project courses were enhanced through online modulessupporting lesson content paired with workshops generating discussions-based learning.Assessment of learning in the project-based courses included a variety of new techniques,including professor-student interviews, guided discussion board engagement, and

Conference Session

The Senior Experience: Capstone and Beyond

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer Large Seagrave

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

2006-1438: COMMUNICATION IS ENGINEERING: RESPONDING TO NEEDS OFINDUSTRY IN A CAPSTONE COURSEJennifer Large, University of Utah Jennifer Large works as a Written Communication Consultant in the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department through the CLEAR program at University of Utah's Center for Engineering Leadership. She is currently pursuing a doctorate in English Literature at University of Utah, and teaches Communication and Literature at University of Phoenix, Utah Campus. Page 11.334.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Communication IS Engineering

Conference Session

Reassessing Your Teaching Through Turmoil

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Charles Riley P.E., Oregon Institute of Technology; Sharon L. Beaudry, Oregon Institute of Technology; Jesse M. Kinder, Oregon Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

remote instruction. We close with feedback fromparticipants on the effectiveness of the workshop.In the near future, “normal” teaching is likely to extend beyond traditional classroom instruction.We hope that our case study in adapting traditional practices to new modes of delivery will be ofvalue to others trying to do the same.BackgroundWhile the foundational principles of education remain the same, research has shown that onlinedelivery has areas that require special attention. Therefore, understanding the common issues inonline education and extended issues related to remote learning was the first step taken toprepare for the workshop transition. Additionally, the group also reviewed best practices inonline quality standards to develop a

Conference Session

Beyond BS: Issues Affecting Graduate Education

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zsuzsa Balogh, Metropolitan State University of Denver; Marvin E. Criswell P.E., Colorado State University; Michael A De Miranda, Colorado State University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

and requirements of especially the Masters-Level programsshould be examined, along with the needs and expectations of structural engineering practice,with input from both academics and the profession. The reported study was designed to obtainsignificant critical information on the expected preparation of the young engineer in structuralengineering practice using a survey based modified Delphi method. This paper discusses a methodology for determining the expectations of the structuralengineering profession for the preparation of the young engineer achieved through graduate workand early-career experience, along with the results of this study. For structural engineering thequestion of expected competencies may be examined for at least

Conference Session

The Designer of 2020: Innovations in Teaching Design

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew W. Roberts P.E., University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Michael K. Thompson, University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Philip J. Parker P.E., University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Barb A. Barnet, University of Wisconsin, Platteville

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

AC 2012-3705: INTERDISCIPLINARY TEAMS THROUGH TWO COM-PANION COURSES ON INFRASTRUCTUREDr. Matthew W. Roberts P.E., University of Wisconsin, Platteville Matthew Roberts is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. He earned his B.S. in civil engineering from Brigham Young University in 1993, then spent four years in the U.S. Air Force as a civil engineering officer. He received his Ph.D. from Texas A&M University in 2002 and has been teaching structural engineering topics at the University of Wisconsin, Platteville since then.Dr. Michael K. Thompson, University of Wisconsin, Platteville M. Keith Thompson is an Associate Professor at UW, Platteville. In addition to

Conference Session

Reassessing Your Teaching Through Turmoil

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Claudia Mara Dias Wilson, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology; Janille A. Smith-Colin, Southern Methodist University; Baris Salman, Syracuse University; Rodolfo Valdes-Vasquez, Colorado State University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

and include topics in structural engineering, earthquake engineering, construction man- agement, transportation engineering, and engineering education. She also advises the Student Chapters of the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) and the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) at New Mexico Tech.Ms. Janille A. Smith-Colin, Southern Methodist University Janille Smith-Colin is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and a Fellow of Caruth Institute for Engineering Education at Southern Methodist University (SMU). She also leads the Infrastructure Projects and Organizations Research Group at SMU, whose mission is to advance sustainability and resilience goals through

Conference Session

The Senior Experience: Capstone and Beyond

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Philip Dunn, University of Maine; Bryan Pearce, University of Maine-Orono

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Civil Engineering

creation of a capstone project is not effectively completed within onesemester, Civil Engineering split the project into a two semester offering. The first semesterconcentrates on developing Project Management skills. Up to the senior year, most of thestudents meet the requirements of the program through technical training and work on electivesas allowed in the program structure. The “softer” engineering skills do not tend to be part of theprocess.Project Management is taught in three segments through the semester that leads to the capstoneproject. First, students are introduced to overall project management concepts such as projectsuccess, organizational structure, and team work. Second, students learn basic information oncost estimation

Conference Session

The Senior Experience: Capstone and Beyond

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Niehaus, University of Cincinnati; Anant Kukreti, University of Cincinnati

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Civil Engineering

life-long learning; (j) a knowledge of contemporary issues; and Page 11.1008.10 (k) an ability to use techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice. Table 2. Presentation Rating Sheets For Mid-Term Evaluations Team _____ Quarter _____ Evaluation Criteria Ratings Appearance (appropriate 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 dress, name tag, engaged) Communication (clear &

Conference Session

The Senior Experience: Capstone and Beyond

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Scott Yost, University of Kentucky; Derek Lane, University of Kentucky; George Blandford, University of Kentucky

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

isdiminished. Page 11.1061.3 The reader needs to understand that the evaluation is not meant to be exhaustive, but rather tofocus on key concepts and major themes. The RAT is a short “quiz” containing 15-20 questionscovering the general themes of a unit or lecture. However, it goes beyond a simple snapshot ofthe students’ understanding. It also evaluates, to a certain degree, the students’ confidence intheir understanding by asking the students to provide three answers to each question (assuming amultiple choice format). If a student is very confident in her/his answer, then they could respondby providing the same choice for each of the three answers

Conference Session

Beyond BS: Issues Affecting Graduate Education

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zsuzsa Balogh, Metropolitan State University of Denver; Marvin E. Criswell P.E., Colorado State University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

opportunities present in the “Added Courses” area, thesurvey included an assessment of the competency levels that the survey participants generallyexpect to be available at the typical larger structural engineering program through additionalcourses that not all or most graduate students would take. These “Elective” courses serve specialindividual interests and needs, including needs of a PhD program, associated university researchendeavors, and additional academic opportunities for those in the profession. Page 23.739.2Background Professional experience, along with self-study and continuing education sources, are veryimportant means for the young engineer choosing the structural engineering field to achieve thecompetency

Conference Session

Reassessing Your Teaching Through Turmoil

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Ryan Solnosky P.E., Pennsylvania State University; Nathan C. Brown, Pennsylvania State University; Rebecca Napolitano, Pennsylvania State University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

successful technologicalstrategies included digital problem sessions with document cameras, and chat-based questions withdiscussions. Furthermore, depending on course size and student population, students tended toengage more readily compared to verbal questions directed to the instructor during remote liveclasses. This engagement varied among written e-mails and chats, discussion boards, and TeachingAssistant (TA) office hours. To build on initial findings from individual course feedback, all threeclasses were evaluated using a common mid-term and end-of-term survey soliciting studentreactions to content delivery, technology aides, and interactions with instructors/TAs. Overall,lessons learned through mixed-mode and remote instruction in structural

Conference Session

Beyond the Capstone: Integrating Authentic Experiences that Promote Learning and Excitement

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Elise Barrella P.E., Wake Forest University ; Mary Katherine Watson, The Citadel; Justyn Daniel Girdner, James Madison University; Robin Dawn Anderson, James Madison University

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Civil Engineering

consistency of a specificmeasure of the construct (i.e., items or subscales) by examining the relationships amongobserved variables using intercorrelations and factor analysis. During the external stage ofconstruct validation, researchers investigate whether the items or subscales of interest are relatedto other constructs as theorized. While the Benson model is often employed with thedevelopment of tests measures, the model also is relevant for the development of otherperformance measures, such as rubrics [4]. We have made slight modifications to the methodsused in the Benson model to work through the substantive, structural, and external stages in aniterative process that is on-going.Sustainable Design RubricOur methods for developing the rubric

Conference Session

Beyond the Capstone: Integrating Authentic Experiences that Promote Learning and Excitement

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Andrew C. Brown P.E., The University of Auckland; Hugh Watson Morris, University of Auckland, NZ

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Civil Engineering

undertaking an open ended preliminary investigationand design with the assistance of technical specialist advisors and a staff member as their nominalclient.The course structure is roughly based on the deliverables and project milestones associated with atypical consulting engineering project at the scheme assessment or preliminary design level,progressing from authoring a proposal for engineering services in response to a client project brief,through to final verbal presentations and a report on the team’s final design. The challenge froman instructional standpoint is taking this design process, which often takes many months (or years)for a professional engineering organisation to implement, and compressing it into a 12-weekcourse during the second

Conference Session

Beyond the Capstone: Integrating Authentic Experiences that Promote Learning and Excitement

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Jennifer Retherford P.E., The University of Tennessee at Knoxville; Beth Lin Hartmann, Iowa State University; Rania Al-Hammoud P.Eng., University of Waterloo; George A Hunt P.E., University of Nebraska, Lincoln

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

experiences at U.S. and Canadian institutes. Additionally, ASCE’s most recent Body ofKnowledge identifies (5) BOK “Outcomes” associated directly with capstone experiences andthe survey results identify the adaptability of current senior design courses to capturedemonstrated abilities in these outcomes. Through capturing the standards of practice for a goodnumber of programs and mapping those programs to the ASCE BOK outcomes, a baseline fordefining a successful program should become evident.IntroductionThe Capstone or Senior Design experience is a culminating project opportunity for students toshowcase the engineering skillset obtained throughout their academic training experience, yet auniversal understanding of the standard of practice has not been

Conference Session

Innovative Teaching Techniques in the Classroom

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James L. Klosky P.E., U.S. Military Academy; Scott M. Katalenich, U.S. Military Academy; Berndt Spittka P.E., U.S. Military Academy; Seamus F. Freyne, Mississippi State University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

Paper ID #10889Inspiring Student Engagement through Two-Minute FolliesDr. James L Klosky P.E., U.S. Military Academy Led Klosky is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civl and Mechanical Engineering at West Point. He is a past winner of ASEE’s National Teaching Medal and works primarily in the areas of Engineering Education and Infrastructure.Mr. Scott M. Katalenich, U.S. Military Academy Major Scott Katalenich is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineer- ing at the United States Military Academy, West Point, NY. He received his B.S. from the United States Military Academy

Conference Session

Creating and Maintaining Effective Communication Learning in the Curriculum

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mark W. Milke P.E., University of Canterbury; Creon Upton, Unaffiliated; Glen F Koorey, University of Canterbury; Aisling Dominique O'Sullivan Ph. D., University of Canterbury; Keith Comer, Chalmers University of Technology

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Civil Engineering

Paper ID #8074Improving the Writing of Engineering Students through PortfoliosMark W. Milke P.E., University of Canterbury Mark Milke has been with the Dept. of Civil and Natural Resources Engineering since 1991. He has a from B.S. in Engineering from Harvey Mudd College, a M.S. of Sanitary Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and a Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University. Since 2008 he has been the chair for his department’s curriculum committee, overseeing a number of changes to keep pace with Washington Accord requirements. The Portfolio approach to improving writing

Conference Session

Horizontal and Vertical Integration

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kyle Daniel Balkos, University of Waterloo; Benjamin Dow, University of Waterloo; Shoeleh Shams, University of Waterloo; Rania Al-Hammoud P.Eng., University of Waterloo; Monica B. Emelko, University of Waterloo; Scott Walbridge P.E., University of Waterloo; Chris Bachmann, University of Waterloo

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Civil Engineering

. I., Mercado, A., & De Hoyos, G. (2005). Horizontal integration in teaching within a biomedical department. Medical education, 39(11), 1148-1149.Barrella, E., & Watson, M. K. (2015). Comparing the outcomes of horizontal and vertical integration of sustainability content into engineering curricula using concept maps. International Conference on Engineering Education for Sustainable Development (EESD) (7th : 2015). C, . Retrieved January 25, 2017, fromhttps://open.library.ubc.ca/cIRcle/collections/52657/items /1.0064682Bloom, B. (1956). Taxonomy of educational objectives : The classification of educational goals. New York: Longman.Figueiredo J. (2017). Learning Engineering Through Teams. In: Auer M., Guralnick D

Conference Session

Use of Technology in Civil Engineering Education

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Diane L. Bondehagen, Florida Gulf Coast University

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Civil Engineering

a member of the American Geophysical Union (AGU), the American Water Resources Association (AWRA) and American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE). Her current research interests are in the area of contaminant transport and remediation. Page 22.887.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Inspiring Students to Learn Fluid Mechanics through Engagement with Real World ProblemsAbstractFaculty often experience many challenges in teaching Fluid Mechanics. At Florida Gulf CoastUniversity, this course is taught to combined sections of civil and

Conference Session

Communication Across the Divisions I: Communication in Engineering Disciplines

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alyssa Catherine Taylor, University of Washington; Stephanie Pulford, Center for Engineering Learning and Teaching (CELT)

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Civil Engineering, Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

; many students wereeager to take part in the discussion of figures and figure principles, and seemed to relish theopportunity to develop and express an opinion about figure design.A particular highlight of the class discussion was when the facilitator presented a single dataseries expressed through several different figures. The student participants were eager to discussthe differences between two of the figures, and discuss which one they felt told a better storywith data. Through this discussion, students seemed to have little trouble understanding andaccepting that a figure could not be evaluated on an absolute scale, beyond a certain threshold ofclarity and function. They engaged readily with the idea that changes in a figure’s design

Conference Session

Your Best in 5 Minutes: Demonstrations of Hands-On and Virtual In-Class Teaching Aids

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joel Lanning, University of California, Irvine; Matthew W. Roberts, Southern Utah University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

strategies to use in the classroom. His teaching philosophy includes building a strong learning community within each class and the use of high-impact practices to engage and challenge his students.Dr. Matthew W. Roberts, Southern Utah University Dr. Roberts has been teaching structural engineering topics for 17 years. He is a professor of engineering at Southern Utah University. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Fighting “plug and chug” structural design through effective and experiential demonstrationsAbstractStructural engineering students are prone to conflating structural design with the ability to“plug-and-chug” prescriptive specification

Conference Session

Reflections on the “Raise the Bar” Initiative (Part I) - Using a Decade of Experience to Chart the Future

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth J. Fridley, University of Alabama; Kevin D. Hall, University of Arkansas; James K. Nelson Jr. P.E., University of Texas, Tyler

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

theinstitution’s SACS accreditation effort, the learning outcomes were once again modified slightlyin the Fall 2011 to allow integration and continuity with the new graduate-level outcomes.The program outcomes used until fall 2004 were, in essence, a restatement of the ABET 3a-k andcivil engineering program criteria. Effective from fall 2004 through fall 2009, the program’soutcomes were structured based on the BOK1 as restated in the Curriculum Committee’s Levelof Achievement Report using Bloom’s Taxonomy. The program’s 12 outcomes were presentedin two categories – technical (T1 – T7) and professional practice (P1 – P5) utilizing Bloom’staxonomy to establish the level of achievement. Beginning Fall 2009, the program’s 14 outcomeswere divided into three

Conference Session

Preparing Civil Engineering Students for a Flat World

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Scott Hamilton, U.S. Military Academy; Fred Meyer, U.S. Military Academy

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

possible, with their two-year programs.11. U.S. engineering schools must develop programs to encourage/reward domestic engineering students to aspire to the M.S. and/or Ph.D. degree.12. Engineering schools should lend their energies to a national effort to improve math, Page 12.903.4 science, and engineering education at the K-12 level. 13. The engineering education establishment should participate in a coordinated national effort to promote public understanding of engineering and technology literacy of the public. 14. NSF should collect and/or fund collection, perhaps through ASEE or the Engineering Workforce

Conference Session

Challenges of CE Education in a Global World

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen Ressler, United States Military Academy; C. Conley; Richard Gash, United States Military Academy

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

been approved, and candidateshad been identified through the Kabul University Dean of Engineering Faculty. We completedthe hiring process by interviewing the candidates, making four selections, and coordinating thepreparation of their contracts.Three of the initial four hires proved to be highly successful. The first two were recent graduatesof Kabul University’s five-year civil and mechanical engineering bachelor’s degree programs.Despite their lack of graduate education (there are currently no functioning graduate programs inAfghanistan), these young professors possess relatively strong technical abilities and Englishlanguage skills, a notably pro-western outlook, and exceptional commitment to serving theircountry through engineering

Conference Session

Your Best in 5 Minutes: Demonstrations of Hands-On and Virtual In-Class Teaching Aids

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew Willi Brand, University of California, Irvine; Joel Lanning P.E., University of California, Irvine

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

Paper ID #27076Improving Student Writing Outcomes Through Dynamic Feedback, DesignOriented Projects and Curriculum ModificationMr. Matthew Willi Brand, University of California, Irvine Matthew Brand is a PhD student focusing on sediment transport and modeling coupled human-natural systems in the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department at the University of California, Irvine. Matthew’s work focuses on modeling the interactions between sediment transport and the natural and built environments in coastal estuaries. More specifically, this work investigates how hydromorphodynamic processes, regulations and habitat

Conference Session

Educational & Professional Issues of Strategic Importance to the Civil Engineering Profession - and ASCE

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ronald W. Welch, The Citadel; Timothy W Mays P.E., The Citadel; Monika Bubacz, The Citadel; Kevin Skenes, The Citadel; Kaitlin Marley, University of California - San Diego; James Michael Grayson, The Citadel

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Civil Engineering

key conceptsespecially through the practice classes.Only the lead author has been involved with a six-day ExCEEd workshop; all others have eitherattended some of the seminars as part of seminars presented over an entire semester or all of theseminars and a demonstration class as part of a mini-ExCEEd (two-day) workshop before thespring semester.Mechanics of MaterialsMechanics of Materials is a required course in most Civil and Mechanical Engineering programs.The course follows Statics and moves analysis beyond “rigid bodies” to “deformable bodies” toinclude discussion of stresses and deformation resulting in determination of member/materialperformance. The course is typically the first focused effort to teach/learn design principles

Conference Session

Program Support Initiatives

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Alyson Grace Eggleston, The Citadel; Robert J. Rabb P.E., The Citadel

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

Paper ID #33684Leader Development Model (LDM) Through Self- and Peer-assessment Acrossthe CurriculumDr. Alyson Grace Eggleston, The Citadel Alyson G. Eggleston is an Assistant Professor in the Department of English, Fine Arts, and Communica- tions at The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, where she teaches STEM-focused technical writing and communication, writing-intensive courses for international students, and linguistics. She re- ceived her PhD from Purdue University in Linguistics, and she has a BA and MA in English with concen- trations in TESOL and writing pedagogy from Youngstown State University. Her

Conference Session

Integrating Sustainability and Social Responsibility into the Curriculum

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeremiah Matthew Stache P.E., U.S. Military Academy; Joseph P Hanus P.E., U.S. Military Academy; Jennifer Gonser, U.S. Military Academy

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

Paper ID #18570Assessing Sustainability in Design in an Infrastructure Course through Project-Based LearningCapt. Jeremiah Matthew Stache P.E., U.S. Military Academy Captain Jeremiah Stache is an assistant professor in the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering at the U.S. Military Academy, West Point, NY. He received his B.S. from the U.S. Military Academy, West Point; M.S. from both the University of Tennessee, Knoxville and Missouri University of Science and Technology, Rolla; and is currently a Ph.D. student at Mississippi State University, Starkville. He is a registered Professional Engineer in the states of

Conference Session

Innovative Assessment Techniques in Civil Engineering Courses

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven J. Burian, University of Utah; Shannon K Reynolds

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

effectiveness was assessed for the Fall 2013 semester using three formats: (1) a new civilengineering sustainability literacy questionnaire administered before and after the module, (2)quality of application of the Envision Rating System to the project, and (3) instructor reflection.Results from full assessment in the Fall 2013 semester and partial assessment in the Spring 2014semester indicate the module helped introduce students to basic sustainability concepts andEnvision. However, the assessment suggests a stand-alone course within the civil engineeringcurriculum would promote a much deeper understanding of sustainability concepts, motivatingfactors, and broader applications which are beyond the capability of a single capstone designproject