Conference Session

Inquiry, Inclusivity, and Integration

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Ilgin Guler, Pennsylvania State University; Stephanie Cutler, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Sarah E Zappe, Pennsylvania State University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

, innovation, and entrepreneurship education. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2020Work in Progress: Inquiry Based Learning in Transportation Engineering Work in Progress: Inquiry Based Learning in Transportation EngineeringAbstractThis paper reflects a work-in-progress of a study on the implementation of inquiry-basedlearning in a junior-level introduction to transportation engineering course. The goal is to teach amodule that will introduce the operation of traffic signals to students using inquiry-basedlearning. As a part of this work, a new class session focusing on demonstrating the impacts ofsignals installed at intersections and their impacts on traffic

Conference Session

Development Around Diversity

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Daniel Erian Armanios; Sarah Jane Christian P.E., Carnegie Mellon University; Andrea Francioni Rooney, Carnegie Mellon University; Millard L. McElwee, Exponent; Joe Dallas Moore, Carnegie Mellon University; Destenie Nock, Carnegie Mellon University; Constantine Samaras, Carnegie Mellon University; Gerald J. Wang, Carnegie Mellon University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

multiplecourses in different ways, including class discussions, team projects, problem sets, and writingassignments. These efforts include discussions of how civil engineering projects are linked toinequitable pollution concentrations, lack of access, mass incarceration, and displacement of lowincome communities. We have used readings to investigate the social cost of not consideringsocial justice in investment decisions and have engaged in design and build projects to contributeto the revitalization of historically-underserved communities. To reflect the diversity that weseek to encourage, we have placed particular emphasis on assigning readings from scholars whoare Black, Indigneous, People of Color (BIPOC). This is especially important given

Conference Session

How to Effectively Teach Using Teams

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shashi Nambisan, Iowa State University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

. 10. NOTE: Senior design projects were eligible to compete for cash prizes in a College of Engineering wide senior design competition which is held twice a year. This competition specifically recognizes projects that demonstrate creativity, entrepreneurship, and innovation, and also address marketability of the “product.”Each team was required to document in writing its team activities and meetings. Instructions forthe same are summarized in Figure 3.Project ScheduleThe following is a summary of the process / logistics involved with the Senior Design project forthe Spring 2006 and Summer 2006 terms. 1. Develop a "Problem Statement" to present to the students in the Senior Design class. This needs to be done by

Conference Session

Before the Capstone: Project-based Experiences Early in the Curriculum

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Mary Roth, Lafayette College; Haritha Malladi, Lafayette College

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

]. Some courses used the framework of entrepreneurship to create open-ended projects thatencourage students to consider the end user in their design processes [25], [26]. Studentsgenerally report positive experiences with project-based learning approaches.Managing and teaching introduction to engineering courses poses challenges that can include theacquisition of supplies and equipment required for design projects, the need to provide additionaltraining to faculty, and a high turnover rate of faculty teaching these courses [31], [21]. There isa need for introductory course models that meet disciplinary needs but that do not requiresignificant equipment and/or supplies and that can be readily adopted by new instructors.As early as 1998, Nair [32

Conference Session

Learning by Doing

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James O'Brien, Villanova University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

VUSP performs research and public 2002Water outreach in the area of stormwater management. Combining seminars, workshops,Partnership symposiums, internet broadcast and homepage, we reach many thousands. Many public and municipal watershed groups are involved. Since 2002, the College of Engineering and later, the College of Nursing have partnered with the non-profit organization Water for Waslala (WfW) to assess,“Water for design and implement water supply projects for rural communities in Nicaaragua.Waslala” Students in a senior design seminar class go to Waslala for a week assessment

Conference Session

Aspirational Visions of Civil Engineering in 2025 & Policy 465

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stuart Walesh, S. G. Walesh Consulting; Michael Chajes, University of Delaware; David Mongan, Whitney, Bailey, Cox & Magnani

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

their stakeholdersMany of the preceding attributes are shared with other professions. Civil engineering’suniqueness is revealed in how the attributes enable the profession to do what it does and, moreimportantly, to become what it wants to be. This is inherent in the global aspirational vision.Student ResponseForty-four University of Delaware first-year engineering students in the Introduction toEngineering class were asked to read a draft of the Summit report and write a one to two-pageessay. Topics to be addressed in the essay were the aspirational vision, the portrayal of the civil Page 12.360.7engineer’s world of 2025, and the report as a

Conference Session

Educational Issues in Civil Engineering

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wilfrid Nixon, University of Iowa; James Stoner, University of Iowa

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

2002. The ‘New Curriculum’ was adopted by theCollege of Engineering faculty in 2001, and the first class graduated in spring 2006. Thecurriculum was revised upon the recommendation of a Curriculum Advancement TaskForce (CATF) charged by the Engineering Faculty Council (EFC) and the Dean of theCollege of Engineering to recommend changes to the undergraduate and graduatecurricula and programs to give engineering students an education that reaches beyondtechnology. The CATF documented the following vision for the undergraduate programs: The College of Engineering undergraduate programs are designed to draw on the broad resources of The University to attract the best and brightest students and prepare them to be engineers who will succeed

Conference Session

Creating a Positive Environment for Learning

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mohammad R. H. Gorakhki, Colorado State University; Kimberly Catton P.E., Colorado State University; Nabila A. Huq; Anthony J. Marchese, Colorado State University; Daniel W. Baker Ph.D., P.E., Colorado State University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

disagree Engineering classes at CSU Totally Totally agree 2.88 3.33 9.60 0.86 are hands on disagree I really like to have official Totally Totally agree 2.57 NA NA NA entrepreneurship classes disagree Mentoring program at CSU Sufficient Not Sufficient 3.00 2.64 7.93 1.14 is ______ Number of students in each Sufficient Too many 3.03 2.32 7.03

Conference Session

Notable Topics in Civil Engineering Education

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Angela R Bielefeldt, University of Colorado, Boulder; Greg Rulifson P.E., University of Colorado, Boulder

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

engineering”, including 20 attitudes (Table 1): “commitment, confidence, considerationof others, curiosity, entrepreneurship, fairness, high expectations, honesty, integrity, intuition,judgment, optimism, persistence, positiveness, respect, self-esteem, sensitivity, thoughtfulness,thoroughness, and tolerance.”2, p. 148 Interestingly, the attitude entrepreneurship is omitted fromthe list in Appendix O of the BOK2, p. 172; this is perhaps indicative of the difficulty in convergingon a single set of appropriate or desirable attitudes. Some of these attitudes are reflective of a“People Mind” as described by Goldberg and Somerville12, such as consideration of others.Despite the seeming certainty of the list of important attitudes that were articulated for

Conference Session

Making it Sticky: Ways to Reinforce Prerequisite Knowledge

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Vikash V. Gayah, Pennsylvania State University; Sarah E Zappe, Pennsylvania State University; Stephanie Cutler, Pennsylvania State University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

Enhancement of Engineering Education at Penn State. She holds a doctoral degree in educational psychology emphasizing applied measurement and testing. In her position, Sarah is responsible for developing instructional support programs for faculty, providing evaluation support for educational proposals and projects, and working with faculty to publish educational research. Her research interests primarily involve creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship education.Dr. Stephanie Cutler, Pennsylvania State University Stephanie Cutler has a Ph.D. in Engineering Education from Virginia Tech. Her dissertation explored faculty adoption of research-based instructional strategies in the statics classroom. Currently, Dr. Cutler

Conference Session

Balancing Act: Ideas in Pre- & Post- Surveys and Assessment of Professional Skills

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Angela R. Bielefeldt, University of Colorado, Boulder

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

teaching survey did include this information. For the 27civil engineering courses described, the most common methods used to teach ethical/societalissues were: case studies (n=24), lectures (n=21), in-class discussions (n=21), examples ofprofessional scenarios (n=20), guest lectures (n=16), in-class debates/role plays (n=10),reflections (n=9), and videos (n=8). The most common assessment method for ethical/societalimpacts knowledge was an individual homework assignment graded with a rubric (n=20),followed by test and/or quiz questions (n=12) and individual reflections (n=10). Thebenchmarking results indicate that a number of different models are used for civil engineeringprofessional issues courses. Figure 1. Topics Taught in

Conference Session

Innovation and Fun in the Civil Engineering Classroom

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Angela R. Bielefeldt, University of Colorado, Boulder; Audra N. Morse P.E., Michigan Technological University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

Body of Knowledge [4]. For example,creativity an important “way of thinking” to achieve sustainable design [5].Sociologists/economists recognize engineers as part of the “creative class” that drives economicdevelopment in the modern economy [6]. Civil engineers have at times been left out of thediscussion because of the size and time scale of our products. We do not produce prototypes thatallow us to tinker and tweak our designs. We do not have orchestrated unveilings of new productsthat replace old models every year. Nevertheless, the ability of the civil engineering profession tocontinue to meet the needs of society will require innovation at a pace similar to other disciplines.As a community, we have already begun to recognize this need and

Conference Session

Fostering Transformational Change in Civil Engineering

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Euan Lindsay, Charles Sturt University; James R. Morgan, Charles Sturt University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

Paper ID #15487The Charles Sturt University Model - Reflections on Fast-track Implementa-tionProf. Euan Lindsay, Charles Sturt University Professor Euan Lindsay is a Mechatronic engineer, a discipline that integrates computers, electronics and physical hardware. Prof Lindsay’s PhD investigated whether remote and simulated access alternatives to the traditional in-person laboratory experience could provide the same learning outcomes for students. Prof Lindsay’s work in Remote and Virtual laboratory classes has shown that there are significant differ- ences not only in students’ learning outcomes but also in their

Conference Session

Sustainability in Civil Engineering Education: Service Learning, Capstone Integration, Student Affect and Rating Systems

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Leslie R. Brunell P.E., Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Engineering and Science)

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

this group there was not an obviousdifference between males and females. Research has shown that females prefer careers whichfocus on communal values, benefiting others [6]. The career paths of this group have alreadybegun as they are all engineering majors in their senior year. The author wanted to see if addingthe UN Sustainable Development Goals would increase the motivation for the proposed designsto have an added communal component. As can be seen in figure 3 there was no specificpreference to any particular goal based on gender. Contrary to the research which states thatfemales prefer disciplines with communal goals of collaboration and the ability to help others [7]the males in the class selected a wider range of goals than the females

Conference Session

Thinking Globally, Acting Locally: The Role of Engineering Education towards Attaining UN Sustainable Development Goals

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tripp Shealy, Virginia Tech; Allison Godwin, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Haley Margaret Gardner

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering, Community Engagement Division, Liberal Education/Engineering & Society, Minorities in Engineering

or beliefs about their career options. Questions will investigate howthese expectations and beliefs change from freshman to senior year. Do engineering students recognizemore or fewer opportunities? And do these opportunities include addressing climate change and, morebroadly, sustainability in their careers.Section 2: College experiencesThis section includes exposure and frequency to problems related to climate change and sustainability informal class settings. As well as variables about college organizations, clubs, and also, informallearning, such as participation in competition teams, service learning, and internships. The methods usedto teach about topics and student perceptions of climate and sustainability education are also

Conference Session

Before the Capstone: Project-based Experiences Early in the Curriculum

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Nicholas Andres Brake, Lamar University; Thinesh Selvaratnam

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

theexperience as freshman but served as the peer mentors in the 2019 experience.Research Question: To what extent will a peer mentored design-build-test interventionadministered during the first semester of freshman year, impact student confidence, sense ofbelonging within an engineering community, and student performance and retention.Research Hypothesis: Implementation of a technical project-based peer mentorship interventionat the freshman level will positively impact student confidence, sense of belonging, and increaseretention. Table 1 summarizes the major changes to the first-year program. Table 1: Major First Year Program ChangesYear Class Intervention Changes

Conference Session

First-Year Activities and Peer Review Strategies in Civil Engineering

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Angela R. Bielefeldt, University of Colorado, Boulder

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

technical tasks. Creativity and entrepreneurship have also been statedas important skills for engineers in a global economy22. Simpson24 stated that civil engineeringjobs were the least likely to be outsourced to out of the country due to the type of work and howit is performed; in contrast, computer and electrical engineering jobs are the easiest to outsource.The large growth in infrastructure needed in rapidly developing countries provides anopportunity for rewarding civil engineering work. Many large U.S. engineering consultingcompanies do a significant amount of their business internationally. For example, CH2M Hillhas offices in 30 countries and has conducted projects in more than 116 countries(http://www.ch2m.com/corporate/worldwide

Conference Session

Aspirational Visions of Civil Engineering in 2025 & Policy 465

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ronald Welch, The University of Texas-Tyler; Michael Robinson, Rose-Hulman Institute; Charles Glagola, University of Florida; James Nelson, University of Texas-Tyler

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

recognized excellence in the academic community. ‚ The history of these institutions generally indicates that they earned their reputations for educating engineers at the undergraduate level; research emphasis ordinarily came later as the programs developed, and as scientific and technological advances dictated the need for more research within the academic community. ‚ Comprehensive doctoral programs usually have considerably larger and more comprehensive laboratory facilities. ‚ Many of comprehensive doctoral programs actively engage undergraduates involvement in research ‚ Undergraduate class sections at comprehensive doctoral institutions tend to be larger. The

Conference Session

Integrating Sustainability and Resilience Concepts into Courses

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Leslie R Brunell P.E., Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Engineering and Science)

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

ability to help others [7]the males in the class selected a wider range of goals than the females. SELECTION OF GOALS BY GENDER 25 20 Number of students 15 FEMALES 10 MALES 5 0 Goal 5 Goal 6 Goal 7 Goal 9 Goal 11 Goal 12 Goal 14 Goal 15 Sustainability GoalsFigure 3: Student selection of UN Sustainable Development Goals by GenderTable 2

Conference Session

Horizontal and Vertical Integration

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrea L. Welker, Villanova University; Kristin M. Sample-Lord, Villanova University; Joseph Robert Yost, Villanova University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

partnership with the Kern Family Foundation in 2007. That firstgrant supported implementation of the Kern Entrepreneurial Engineering Network (KEEN)initiative. Subsequent grants from the Kern Family Foundation have supported intrapreneurshipdevelopment and intercollegiate entrepreneurship opportunities, faculty training to attain the goalof including EML into at least half of the engineering classes in the College, and creation of anEngineering Entrepreneurship minor that can be attained during the school year or through asingle summer-intensive program.The training workshops for faculty at Villanova University are held each summer.Approximately eight faculty members from all four departments participate each year. At thetime of writing about 1/3 of

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Division Technical Session 7

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dan Budny P.E., University of Pittsburgh; Sina Arjmand, University of Pittsburgh; David V.P. Sanchez, University of Pittsburgh

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

involved in providing engineeringservices to communities who are in needs. Firstly, the benefit is for the community that is servedby students, and secondly, students are encouraged to connect and reflect how their educationconnects to their professional career. Through the experience students feel better about theiractions and understand the need and therefore the impact engineers have on a community. Thisencourages them to learn more about their chosen profession, and feel more confident about theirachievements. Also, students have a chance to practice and apply what they learn in class in areal project where they are exposed to the results of their design. The positive side of the servicelearning is at the end, the students are giving back to

Conference Session

Reassessing Your Teaching Through Turmoil

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Vikash V. Gayah, Pennsylvania State University; Sarah E. Zappe, Pennsylvania State University; Stephanie Cutler, Pennsylvania State University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

Education at Penn State. She holds a doctoral degree in educational psychology emphasizing applied measurement and testing. In her position, Sarah is responsible for developing instructional support programs for faculty, providing evaluation support for educational proposals and projects, and working with faculty to publish educational research. Her research interests primarily involve creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship education.Dr. Stephanie Cutler, Pennsylvania State University Dr. Stephanie Cutler has degrees in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial and Systems Engineering, and a PhD in Engineering Education from Virginia Tech. She is an Assistant Research Professor and the As- sessment and Instructional

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sinead MacNamara; Clare Olsen; Laura Steinberg, Syracuse University; Samuel Clemence, Syracuse University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

courses where students tackledthe analysis of systems that required knowledge of principles from multiple disciplines.An improvement in scores was found on a Fundamentals of Engineering-like test used asa diagnostic, and the new curriculum remained in place (Froyd & Ohland, 2005). LehighUniversity has two degree programs, Integrated Design Arts and Integrated BusinessEngineering, that aim to infuse invention and entrepreneurship into the curriculumthrough freshman projects, capstone projects and graduate projects (Ochs et al 2001).3. Course DescriptionThis trans-disciplinary design seminar (TDS) aims to integrate engineering research intothe creative design process; it gives students the opportunity to use modeling, software,and algorithms

Conference Session

Integrating Sustainability and Social Responsibility into the Curriculum

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Leslie Dodson, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; David DiBiasio, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; John Andrew Bergendahl, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Paula Quinn, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; John M. Sullivan Jr, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Glenn Gaudette, WPI; Curtis Abel, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Kristin Boudreau, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

engineering,humanities, and entrepreneurship and innovation at Worcester Polytechnic Institute(WPI), a technology-focused university in Worcester, Massachusetts. The university isbest known for its 47 year-old project-based curriculum. WPI’s 14-week semesters aredivided into two seven-week “terms.” Our sequence involves a three-credit course in thefirst term (for which students receive Humanities and Arts credit) followed by another 3-credit course in the second term (for which they receive Engineering credit). The twocourses are an integrated six-credit hour sequence.“Humanitarian Engineering Past and Present” provides a deep, integrative learningexperience of benefit to both STEM and non-STEM students, and it is our hope that itwill be taught in

Conference Session

How to Effectively Teach Using Teams

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kristopher Lengieza, Weitz Golf International; Jennifer Caffrey, Pennoni Associates Inc.; Gerard Lennon, Lehigh University; John Ochs, Lehigh University; Joe Sterrett, Lehigh University; Vincent Munley, Lehigh University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

development projects. In 2006 Professor Ochs received the Olympus Innovation Award for his work in technical entrepreneurship through the IPD program. Professor Ochs is a member of the American Society of Engineering Educators and past chairman of its Entrepreneurship Division, American Society of Mechanical Engineers and the Acoustical Society of America.Joe Sterrett, Lehigh University Joe Sterrett is the Murray H. Goodman Dean of Athletics, currently serving in his 18th year as the director for intercollegiate, club, intramural and recreational sports programs. He earned a Page 12.1309.1

Conference Session

Android TA: Course Automation and the Fate of the Professor

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stuart G. Walesh P.E., S. G. Walesh Consulting

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

- gineering, a text and reference book, published by Wiley and ASCE Press. Walesh facilitated and/or made presentations at several hundred workshops, seminars, classes, webinars, and meetings throughout the U.S. and internationally. Over the past decade, Walesh has been active in the effort to reform the education and early experience of engineers. Page 25.55.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 A Half Brain is Good: A Whole Brain Much BetterAbstractThis paper asserts that engineers could be more creative and innovative, argues that theyshould be more creative and

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Natacha Depaola, Illinois Institute of Technology; Paul R. Anderson, Illinois Institute of Technology; Roberto Cammino, Illinois Institute of Technology; Bonnie Haferkamp, Illinois Institute of Technology; Limia Shunia, Illinois Institute of Technology; Eric M Brey, Illinois Institute of Technology; Jamshid Mohammadi, Illinois Institute of Technology; Fouad Teymour, Illinois Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

theresearch and development of prototype solutions. Developed to specifically target local issues inChicago, IL where IIT is located, the intent of the course is to foster the use of engineeringapproaches to problem solving, creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship among students.Ideas that have emerged from this course range from new apps to better serve the community onhealthy food needs to a new concept of a cooling tent for hot summers. In addition to theopportunity to apply their respective discipline-specific knowledge, theme-centered, engineering-led, inter-professional projects provide our students with team work, leadership, and projectmanagement skills while contributing to the broad education necessary to understand the impactof

Conference Session

Perceptions, Projects, and Practical Approaches

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Seyed Mohammad Seyed Ardakani P.E., Ohio Northern University

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Civil Engineering

Melton applied EML within the context of PBL andpresented a framework to demonstrate how to incorporate stakeholders, opportunityidentification, and value creation in a fluid mechanics course [7]. EML is being promoted byKern Entrepreneurship Education Network (KEEN) and implemented at many institutions. 3Csof the entrepreneurial framework are defined as: 1. Curiosity. Students are encouraged to demonstrate constant curiosity about our world, and explore different solutions, which empowers them to investigate the rapidly changing world and motivates them to become life-long learners. 2. Make connections. Students integrate information from many sources to gain insight, assess, and reveal innovative solutions. 3. Creating value

Conference Session

Integrating Sustainability and Resilience Concepts into Courses

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Benjamin Sanchez, Tecnologico de Monterrey; Romeo Ballinas-Gonzalez, Tecnologico de Monterrey (ITESM); Miguel X. Rodriguez-Paz, Tecnologico de Monterrey (ITESM); Juan Arturo Nolazco-Flores, Tecnologico de Monterrey

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

students close to experiences that links them to thepublic life and the development of competencies for citizen engagement. This academic strategyintroduces learning activities for social education with the purpose of fomenting the developmentof citizen competencies (e.g. leadership, social cost, entrepreneurship). At the same time, thisstrategy looks for the achievement of the academic objectives of each subject. The transversalcitizenship attribute enriches the formation of students by promoting professional developmentwith a civic and democratic basis [21]. For the purposes of this study, the social problem thatwas introduced to the students was the lack of appropriate dwelling for vulnerable and marginalgroups in Mexico. The lack of

Conference Session

Sustainable and Urban Development

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sharon deMonsabert, George Mason University; Laura Miller, George Mason University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

AC 2009-395: GREENING THE CAPSTONESharon deMonsabert, George Mason University Dr. deMonsabert is an Associate Professor of Civil, Environmental and Infrastructure Engineering. She has over 15 years of academic experience. She researches and teaches courses related to Sustainable Development, Environmental Systems and Engineering, and Technical Entrepreneurship. Dr. deMonsabert was recently appointed to the position of Fellow for Academic Curricula at George Mason University.Laura Miller , George Mason University Ms. Miller is an Adjunct Professor at George Mason University. She instructs the land development and senior capstone courses in the Civil, Environmental and Infrastructure