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Supporting Successful Progression From First-year Studies

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Jakob C. Bruhl, United States Military Academy; Joseph P. Hanus, United States Military Academy; Kevin P. Arnett P.E., United States Military Academy

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Civil Engineering

Paper ID #32785Strengthening Connections: The Effectiveness of Review Problems onStudent Retention of Mechanics ConceptsCol. Jakob C. Bruhl, United States Military Academy Lieutenant Colonel Jakob Bruhl is an Associate Professor and Civil Engineering Program Director in the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering at the United States Military Academy, West Point, NY. He received his B.S. from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, M.S. Degrees from the University of Missouri at Rolla and the University of Illinois at Urbana/Champaign, and Ph.D. from Purdue University. He is a registered Professional Engineer in

Conference Session

Innovative Pedagogy and Assessment in Civil Engineering Education

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Norb Delatte P.E., Cleveland State University; Joshua Gisemba Bagaka's, Cleveland State University

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Civil Engineering

Paper ID #9308Assessment Results: Incorporating Case Studies in the Civil EngineeringCurriculumDr. Norb Delatte P.E., Cleveland State University Norb Delatte is Professor and Chair of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Cleve- land State UniversityProf. Joshua Gisemba Bagaka’s, Cleveland State University Dr. Joshua Gisemba Bagaka’s is a professor of educational research design and statistics in the Depart- ment of Curriculum and Foundations in the College of Education and Human Services at Cleveland State University. He received his Bachelor of Education degree in Mathematics Education from the

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Moses Kwame Tefe, Norwich University; Edwin R. Schmeckpeper, Norwich University

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Civil Engineering

Paper ID #9792The Effect of Student Placement on the Assessment of Learning and TeachingStylesDr. Moses Kwame Tefe, Norwich University Moses is currently an Assistant Professor of Transportation Engineering at Norwich University, where he instructs students in Transportation Engineering, Surveying and Site Development. He graduated from the University of Alabama in August 2012 with a PhD in Civil/Transportation Engineering, and started working with Norwich University, immediately after graduation. He had his college education in Ghana, where he graduated with a BS in Civil Engineering. After that he worked as a

Conference Session

Integrating Sustainability and Social Responsibility into the Curriculum

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michelle Marincel Payne, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; John Aidoo, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Civil Engineering

developing opportunities for undergraduate students to learn through research utilizing engineered treatment wetlands and biomimetic membranes technologies. She is also interested in developing active and place-based teaching methods for environ- mental engineering courses.Dr. John Aidoo, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Dr. Aidoo is currently an Associate Professor of Civil Engineering Department at Rose-Hulman Institute Technology. Prior to this appointment, he worked as the Bridge Design Engineer at South Carolina De- partment of Transportation. He received a B.Sc. from the University of Science & Technology in Ghana in 1997 and a M.Sc. and Ph.D. from the University of South Carolina. His research activities

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Teaching Part Two

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Claude Villiers, Florida Gulf Coast University; Yusuf Mehta, Rowan University; Robert O'Neill, Florida Gulf Coast University

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Civil Engineering

AC 2008-1260: EFFECTIVE USE OF INTEGRATED LECTURE AND LAB TOTEACH CIVIL ENGINEERING MATERIALSClaude Villiers, Florida Gulf Coast University CLAUDE VILLIERS is an Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering at Florida Gulf Coast University. He received his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering with a concentration in Materials and Construction from the University of Florida in 2004. Previously Dr. Villiers was an Assistant Professor at The City College of New York. Prior to this position, he was employed by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) as a research engineer. Dr. Villiers also was employed by The University of Florida and worked on several projects sponsored by the FDOT and the

Conference Session

High-impact Learning Practices

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Jieun Hur P.E., Ohio State University; Nathan Hyungsok Choe, Ohio State University

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Civil Engineering

undergraduate researchers. She is a registered Professional Engineer in both California (Civil Engineering) in the U.S. and South Korea (Structural Engineering). Dr. Hur has served as a member of Undergraduate Honor Committee in the Col- lege of Engineering at the Ohio State University since 2017, and a member of Undergraduate Research Committee in the department of Civil, Environmental and Geodetic Engineering (CEGE) at OSU since 2018.Prof. Nathan Hyungsok Choe, Ohio State University Dr. Nathan (Hyungsok) Choe is a research assistant professor in department of engineering education at the Ohio State University. He obtained his PhD in STEM education at UT Austin. His research focuses on the development of engineering

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Accreditation and Continuous Quality Improvement -- What the Experts Are Saying!

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gloria Rogers, ABET, Inc.

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Civil Engineering

AC 2010-1176: CONTINUOUS QUALITY IMPROVEMENT IN ENGINEERINGEDUCATION: FACT OR FICTION?Gloria Rogers, ABET, Inc. Gloria Rogers is currently the Managing Director, Professional Services at ABET, Inc., the international accrediting agency for academic programs in engineering, technology, applied science and computing. She provides workshops, webinars, seminars and institutes for the development of continuous quality improvement of educational programs and institutional effectiveness related to strategic planning. She serves as a reviewer for the Fulbright Senior Scholars program and was also the guest editor of a special edition of the 2008 International Journal of Engineering Education

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The Civil Engineering Body of Knowledge, 3rd Edition: Preparing the Future Civil Engineer

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth J. Fridley, University of Alabama; Angela R. Bielefeldt, University of Colorado, Boulder; Kevin G. Sutterer P.E., Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Derek Guthrie Williamson, University of Alabama; W. Edward Back, University of Alabama

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Civil Engineering

Paper ID #25697Curricular Changes Needed to Conform to the CEBOK3 – Three Case Stud-iesDr. Kenneth J. Fridley, University of Alabama Kenneth J. Fridley is the Senior Associate Dean for the College of Engineering at The University of Alabama. Prior to his current appointment, Fridley served as Professor and Head of the Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering at the University of Alabama. Dr. Fridley has been recognized as a dedicated educator throughout his career and has received several awards for his teaching efforts, including the ExCEEd (Excellence in Civil Engineering Education) Leadership

Conference Session

Progress on Raising the Bar

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ernest Smerdon, University of Arizona; Stephen Ressler, U.S. Military Academy; James K. Nelson, University of Texas-Tyler; Jim O'Brien, American Society of Civil Engineers

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Civil Engineering

civil engineers will beequipped to handle the challenges of professional practice in the decades ahead.1 That paperreviewed ASCE Policy Statement 465 (PS 465), which promotes the attainment of a body ofknowledge deemed essential to the practice civil engineering at the profession level.. As part ofthis effort, the society developed a report delineating the body of knowledge (BOK) that futurecivil engineers will need to have. That report, published in 2004, is currently being updatedbased on extensive feedback from the initial BOK report.2 This revised BOK report should becompleted by the end of 2006.There are many organizations and technology experts who are deeply concerned about how theengineering profession will meet the challenges of the

Conference Session

Course Structuring for Effective Student Engagement

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan Conrad, Portland State University; Kenneth Lamb, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Timothy James Pfeiffer P.E., Foundation Engineering, Inc.

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Civil Engineering

Paper ID #22815Where Grammar, Content, and Professional Practice Meet: The Case of thePassive VoiceDr. Susan Conrad, Portland State University Susan Conrad, Professor of Applied Linguistics, is the head of the Civil Engineering Writing Project, in which engineering faculty, engineering practitioners, and writing specialists collaborate to improve writ- ing instruction in civil engineering courses. She has written numerous articles and books about English grammar, discourse, and corpus linguistics.Kenneth Lamb, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Kenneth is an Associate Professor at Cal Poly Pomona. Kenneth is a

Conference Session

The New Civil Engineering Body of Knowledge (BOK2)

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeffrey Evans, Bucknell University; Daniel Lynch, Dartmouth College

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Civil Engineering

outcomes recognize that the careers of future civil engineers need to beunderpinned by all -- not only Mathematics and Natural Sciences but Humanities and SocialSciences as well. Civil Engineering is a technical discipline and the strong technical educationmust continue, but it also must be recognized that the contributions of civil engineers are largelyto and for human society. The Humanities includes subjects such as art, philosophy andliterature while the Social Sciences include subjects such as political science, economics,sociology and psychology. BOK2 continues to recognize the need for education in Mathematicsand Natural Sciences but now also explicitly recognizes the foundational importance ofHumanities and Social Sciences.The four

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pyoyoon Hong P.E., Southern Polytechnic State University

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Civil Engineering

. Page 23.333.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Connection between mathematical and visual approaches in structural engineering classesIntroductionIt is essential that engineering students develop both quantitative and qualitative understandingof engineering concepts and principles. Although accuracy and reliability in solvingquantitative problems is necessary, a qualitative understanding is required in applying conceptsand principles to real-world problems, especially to innovative or unconventional ones. Itbecomes questionable whether the students have developed the adequate understanding ofengineering principles if the students are not able to neither

Conference Session

Global Perspective and Experiential Learning in Civil Engineering

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer Mueller PE P.E., Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Sue Niezgoda P.E., Gonzaga University

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Civil Engineering

Paper ID #9630Get Your Feet Wet! – Experiential Learning Activities along Lost CreekDr. Jennifer Mueller Price, Rose-Hulman Institute of TechnologyDr. Sue Niezgoda P.E., Gonzaga University Page 24.642.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 Get Your Feet Wet! – Experiential Learning Activities along Lost CreekAbstractSince 2008, Lost Creek, a stream that runs through the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology(RHIT) campus, has been utilized as an outdoor lab in Civil Engineering classes. Experientiallearning

Conference Session

Innovations in Civil Engineering Education III

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ronald Welch, University of Texas, Tyler

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Civil Engineering

AC 2010-1392: HOW JUST IN TIME LEARNING SHOULD BECOME THE NORM!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

Viewpoints, Perspectives, and Creativity in Civil Engineering Education

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Seamus F Freyne P.E., Mississippi State University; Veera Gnaneswar Gude P.E., Mississippi State University; Dennis D. Truax, Mississippi State University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

various chemical and environmental engineering projects. He is a licensed professional engineer and a board certified environmental engineer. His research interests include algal biofuels, bioelectrochemical systems, desalination, and sustainability. Educational activities include enhancing critical thinking skills and metacognitive abilities in civil and environmental engineering students.Dr. Dennis D. Truax, Mississippi State University Dr. Dennis D. Truax, P.E., BCEE, F.ASCE, is Head and Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineer- ing at Mississippi State University. He is in his tenth year as the James T. White Endowed Chair of Civil and Environmental Engineering and serves as Director of the Mississippi

Conference Session

Program Criteria, Assessment, and Sustainability in Civil Engineering

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Melissa M. Bilec, University of Pittsburgh; Chris Hendrickson, Carnegie Mellon University; Amy E. Landis, University of Pittsburgh; Scott Matthews, Carnegie Mellon University

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Civil Engineering

AC 2011-685: UPDATING THE BENCHMARK SUSTAINABLE ENGINEER-ING EDUCATION REPORT TRENDS FROM 2005 TO 2010Melissa M. Bilec, University of Pittsburgh Melissa Bilec, an assistant professor in the Swanson School of Engineering’s Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, studies and teaches engineering issues related to sustainability, green design, and construction. She focuses largely on the practical aspects of sustainable building, from the life-cycle and cost benefit of ”green” materials to lending civic initiatives a greener touch and conducting metrics research to understand and evaluate high-performance green buildings. She translates her work in these areasas well as that of other Pitt sustainable

Conference Session

Inquiry, Inclusivity, and Integration

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Harshdutta I Pandya, Rowan University; Yusuf Mehta P.E., Rowan University; Andrae Francois, Rowan University Center for Research and Education in Advanced Transportation Systems (CREATEs); Dan Offenbacker, Rowan University, Center for Research and Education in Advanced Transportation Engineering Systems (CREATEs)

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Civil Engineering

Paper ID #28370Inclusive Learning Approach to Teach Concepts of Pavement ManagementSystems to Seniors and Graduate Students in Civil EngineeringMr. Harshdutta I PANDYA, Rowan University Harshdutta Pandya is a Research Associate at Rowan University. He began attending the university in the Fall 2014 and completed M.S in Civil Engineering in Fall 2016. He is currently pursuing a PhD in Civil Engineering. The focus of his research includes repair and retrofitting of reinforced concrete structures and pavements, finite element analysis of steel, concrete and pavement structures and rheology durability of cement and asphalt

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

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Civil Engineering

Paper ID #15378Attitudes that Students Believe Best Characterize EngineersDr. Angela R Bielefeldt, University of Colorado, Boulder Angela Bielefeldt is a professor at the University of Colorado Boulder in the Department of Civil, Envi- ronmental, and Architectural Engineering (CEAE). She serves as the ABET assessment coordinator for the department and its three accredited bachelor’s degrees. Professor Bielefeldt is the faculty director of the Sustainable By Design Residential Academic Program, a living-learning community where inter- disciplinary students learn about and practice sustainability. Professor Bielefeldt’s

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

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Civil Engineering

Paper ID #26819Teaching and Assessment of Innovation and Creativity in Civil Engineering:Why? How? Now!Dr. Angela R. Bielefeldt, University of Colorado, Boulder Angela Bielefeldt is a professor at the University of Colorado Boulder in the Department of Civil, En- vironmental, and Architectural Engineering (CEAE). She has served as the Associate Chair for Under- graduate Education in the CEAE Department, as well as the ABET assessment coordinator. Professor Bielefeldt was also the faculty director of the Sustainable By Design Residential Academic Program, a living-learning community where interdisciplinary students learn

Conference Session

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

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Simon Thomas Ghanat P.E., The Citadel; James Kaklamanos, Merrimack College; Suresh Immanuel Selvaraj, University of Evansville; Corrie Walton-Macaulay, Bucknell University; Matthew Sleep, Oregon Institute of Technology

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Civil Engineering

Immanuel Selvaraj is an associate professor of civil engineering at the University of Evansville, IN. He holds a PhD degree from Auburn University and a licensed professional engineer. His research interests are in pavement design and analysis, pavement management, pavement instrumentation and engi- neering education. At the University of Evansville, he teaches courses such as transportation engineering, soil mechanics, geotechnical engineering, advanced pavement design and management, and surveying.Dr. Corrie Walton-Macaulay, Bucknell University With degrees in both Bachelor of Science and Master of Science from the University of Arkansas, and a doctoral degree from the University of Kentucky, Dr. Corrie Walton-Macaulay is

Conference Session

Innovation in the Civil Engineering Classroom

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yusuf Mehta, Rowan University

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Civil Engineering

theHighway Capacity Manual and the software is explained. The instructor teaches this courseevery alternate spring semester to the seniors and graduate students as part of the advancedtransportation elective. The instructor reinforces the concepts by requiring students to solve theproblems in the Highway Capacity Manual and solving the same problems with highwaycapacity software. Then, as part of the homework, the students, in group of three, solve theproblems manually and then follow-up with solving the problem with Highway Capacitysoftware. After each topic is completed, a design project obtained from a local reputedconsulting firm is assigned to each group. The students then make a short presentation of theirdesign to the class (15-20 min) with

Conference Session

The Civil Engineering Body of Knowledge, 3rd Edition: Preparing the Future Civil Engineer

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Norb Delatte P.E., Oklahoma State University; Brock E. Barry P.E., U.S. Military Academy; Audra N. Morse P.E., Michigan Technological University; Camilla M. Saviz P.E., University of the Pacific

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Civil Engineering

Paper ID #24823Department Head Perspectives on the Current CEPC and the BOK3Dr. Norb Delatte P.E., Oklahoma State University Dr. Norbert J. Delatte, Jr., P.E., is Professor and Head of the School of Civil and Environmental Engineer- ing at Oklahoma State University. He is the author of Beyond Failure: Forensic Case Studies for Civil Engineers (ASCE Press, 2009). In addition, he is the Editor of ASCE’s Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering Education and Practice. Dr. Delatte is a registered professional engineer in the States of Ohio and Alabama and in the Commonwealth of Virginia.Dr. Brock E. Barry P.E., U.S

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nicole Leo Braxtan, Manhattan College; Goli Nossoni, Manhattan College

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Diversity

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Civil Engineering

in Civil EngineeringAbstractThis paper presents a study on the relationships between personality type and student interest insustainability within civil engineering. The personality types of undergraduate civil engineeringstudents in a sophomore introduction to civil engineering course with sustainability-relatedtopics were determined using the Myers Brigg Personality Type Indicator®. Sustainabilityrelated topics were presented in the course through traditional instructor-centered lectures.Personality type was then related to student-reported interest in civil engineering andsustainability, as well as student-reported importance of personal sustainability issues throughsurveys. Results correlate student interest ratings and importance

Conference Session

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

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Simon Thomas Ghanat P.E., The Citadel; Dimitra Michalaka P.E., The Citadel

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Civil Engineering

department of civil and environmental engineering at The Citadel. Dr. Michalaka received her undergraduate diploma in civil engineering from the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA), after which she entered into the transportation engineering grad- uate program at UF. She graduated with a Master’s of Science in May 2009 and with a Ph.D. in August 2012. Her research is primarily focused on traffic operations, congestion pricing, traffic simulation, and engineering education. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Study of Pre- and Post-Course Knowledge Surveys in an Engineering Economy CourseIntroductionFormal assessment is required in most

Conference Session

Accreditation and Assessment Concerns in Civil Engineering Education

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph Hanus, United States Military Academy; Scott Hamilton, United States Military Academy; Jeffrey Russell

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Civil Engineering

Civil Engineers (ASCE)Body of Knowledge 2 (BOK2) 1. The development of life-long learning is an objective in manyeducation programs and efforts to develop these skills are frequently reported. Reports include,but are not limited to: Briedis (1998) used a written report exercise to get students excited aboutlife-long learning 2, Wells and Langenfeld (1999) created an environment through industry-university dialogue to foster the desire for life-long learning 3, Litzinger et. al. (2000, 2001, 2004,2007) conducted extensive research through a Self-directed Learning Readiness Scale to assessstudent’s readiness to receive and value life-long learning skills 4-8, Todd (2002) created ateaching module to develop in the students an appreciation for life

Conference Session

Integrating Computer-based Technology in the Civil Engineering Classroom

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Harry Cooke, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Civil Engineering

STUDENT COMPREHENSION OF FOUNDATION BEHAVIOR AND CAPACITYAbstractComputer modeling in engineering and technology is not only a powerful analytical tool fordesign, it also has significant potential as an educational tool to help students better visualize andunderstand the behavior of different elements in engineering systems. Some prior studies havebeen performed by others where computer simulations were used in an attempt to increasestudent comprehension of certain concepts in engineering courses. Improvements in learningwere observed in some of these investigations, but overall the reported impact and effectivenessof this approach appears to be mixed. Few prior studies have investigated the effect of computermodeling on

Conference Session

Program Criteria, Assessment, and Sustainability in Civil Engineering

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ronald W. Welch, University of Texas, Tyler

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Civil Engineering

AC 2011-1015: SIMPLIFYING ASSESSMENT USING DIRECT MEASURESRonald W. Welch, University of Texas, Tyler Ron Welch is Professor and Head, Department of Civil Engineering at The University of Texas at Tyler. He is a registered Professional Engineer in Virginia. Until 2 Jan 2007, Ron was an Academy Professor at the United States Military Academy (USMA). Ron received a BS degree in Engineering Mechanics from the USMA in 1982 and MS and Ph.D. degrees in Civil Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1990 and 1999, respectively. Ronald Welch@uttyler.edu. Page 22.1294.1

Conference Session

Best in 5 Minutes: Demonstrating Interactive Teaching Activities

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Joel Lanning P.E., University of California, Irvine; Julia Badrya, University of California, Irvine

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Civil Engineering

Paper ID #34134Interactive Online Figures for the Core Concepts in Structural SteelDesignDr. Joel Lanning P.E., University of California, Irvine Dr. Joel Lanning specializes in seismic design of civil structures such as bridges and buildings. His research focuses on the development of tools and methods used in structural design and those used in experimental physical testing aimed at improving structural resilience during an earthquake. Lanning is passionate about teaching and is also focused on research and development of strategies to use in the classroom. His teaching philosophy includes building a strong learning

Conference Session

The Designer of 2020: Innovations in Teaching Design

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James H. Hanson, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; John Aidoo, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Civil Engineering

Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Capstone Design: Insights from an International Collaborative Student Team James H. Hanson1, Frank Annor2, John Aidoo1, Appiah Gyamera Adu2, Eric Davenport1, Alex Kline1, Afua Owusu2, Ben Sollman1, and David Tikoli2 1 Department of Civil Engineering, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology 2 Department of Civil Engineering, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and TechnologyAbstract:Since 2005 the Civil Engineering Department at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology (RHIT)has had at least one international capstone design project each year. For each of those projects,the student team worked on a project for a

Conference Session

Status of CE Education: Today & Tomorrow

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James J O'Brien Jr., American Society of Civil Engineers; Ping Wei, American Society of Civil Engineers; Dion K. Coward, American Society of Civil Engineers

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Civil Engineering

” representations of reality. As engineers, we want the most factual informationavailable to make informed decisions. This paper presents the civil and other engineeringeducation enrollment and degree data from 1969 to 2009.Formal Academic EducationAccreditationFormal accreditation of engineering programs within the US is conducted by ABET, Inc. ABETis a federation of 30 professional societies with an interest in accreditation of university degree-granting programs. As such, ABET is the recognized accreditor of college and universityprograms in engineering, technology, applied science, and computing. Further, most licensingjurisdictions within the US consider ABET accreditation as the “gold standard” for formalacademic education.For programs in civil