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Hey You: Effectively Engaging Students in the Classroom
Collection
2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Jeffrey A. Laman, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Mary Lynn Brannon, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Irene B. Mena, Pennsylvania State University, University Park
Tagged Divisions
Civil Engineering
of the Graduate Assistant Seminar for engineering teaching assistants at Penn State.Irene B. Mena, Pennsylvania State University, University Park Irene B. Mena has a B.S. and M.S. in industrial engineering, and a Ph.D. in engineering education. Her research interests include first-year engineering and graduate student professional development. Page 25.314.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Classroom Flip in a Senior-Level Engineering Course and Comparison to Previous VersionAbstractAs students enter the final year of an engineering
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Reflections on the “Raise the Bar” Initiative (Part II) - Using a Decade of Experience to Chart the Future
Collection
2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Stuart G. Walesh P.E., S. G. Walesh Consulting
Tagged Divisions
Civil Engineering
AC 2012-3327: THE RAISE THE BAR EFFORT: CHARTING THE FU-TURE BY UNDERSTANDING THE PATH TO THE PRESENT - THE BOKAND LESSONS LEARNEDDr. Stuart G. Walesh P.E., S. G. Walesh Consulting Stuart G. Walesh, Ph.D., P.E., Dist.M.ASCE, D.WRE, and F.NSPE, is an independent consultant provid- ing management, engineering, education/training, and marketing services. Prior to beginning his consul- tancy, he worked in the public, private, and academic sectors serving as a Project Engineer and Manager, Department Head, Discipline Manager, marketer, legal expert, professor, and Dean of an engineering college. Walesh authored or co-authored six books and many engineering and education publications and presentations. His most recent
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
Stephen J. Ressler, U.S. Military Academy
Tagged Divisions
Civil Engineering
baccalaureate degree accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET. “M/30” refers to a master’s degree or approximately 30 semester credits of acceptable graduate-level or upper-level undergraduate courses in a technical or professional practice area related to civil engineering. “E” refers to engineering experience. For this path, the accreditation process provides validation of the baccalaureate component of the BOK. Validation of the “M/30” program will be provided by an approved outside entity, which might also be ABET.  B + MABET & E – This alternate path is being considered by ASCE to allow for greater flexibility in BOK fulfillment. For this path, the baccalaureate
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
Jeffrey S. Russell, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Thomas A. Lenox Ph.D., American Society of Civil Engineers
Tagged Divisions
Civil Engineering
historic accreditation-related event occurred during this period. After an intensiveASCE lobbying effort, the ABET Board of Directors voted to remove the prohibition on duallevel accreditation of engineering programs in March 2008. As a result of this policy change andthe implementation of new master’s-level general accreditation criteria, effective in the fall of2008, the alternate path (B + M-ABET & E) has become a viable route to BOK attainment.While new BOK1-compliant accreditation criteria were being finalized and implemented, itbecame apparent that significant updates to BOK1 itself would be required. These revisionswere driven by (1) aspects of the 1st Edition that did not lend themselves to effectivemeasurement and assessment; and (2
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Reflections on the “Raise the Bar” Initiative (Part II) - Using a Decade of Experience to Chart the Future
Collection
2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Jon D. Nelson P.E., Tetra Tech, Inc; Monte L. Phillips P.E., Americal Society of Civil Engineers; Craig N. Musselman, CMA Engineers, Inc.; Michael J. Conzett, HDR, Inc.
Tagged Divisions
Civil Engineering
Zone proposed a resolution that listed severalpoints supporting the position of the opposition and resolved the following: “That the development of the criteria for B+30 be suspended [emphasis added] until the membership of NCEES and the appropriate professional engineering organizations be provided with a written analysis of 1) the above listed points as appropriate; 2) the educational, professional, regulatory, and economic impact of B+30; and 3) any alternative solutions to the concept of additional education that have been or might be identified (including items such as additional experience before licensure in lieu of additional education, etc. The purpose of these reports would be to allow
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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
. Graduates must demonstrate an understanding and reasonable compliance with the following as they apply to civil engineering: a. an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics (through differential equations and probability and statistics), science (including calculus-based physics and general chemistry), and engineering; b. an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams, c. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems, d. an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility, e. an ability to communicate effectively, f. a knowledge of contemporary issues, and g. an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to
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
Monte L. Phillips P.E., American Society of Civil Engineers; Forrest M. Holly Jr. P.E., University of Iowa
Tagged Divisions
Civil Engineering
) in February 2004; a revised (second) edition was published in February2008 (BOK22). The BOK2 is a comprehensive list of 24 outcomes divided into three outcomecategories: foundational, technical, and professional. The BOK2 outcomes have the desired levelof achievement defined according to Bloom’s Taxonomy for the cognitive domain3. The BOK2has recommended outcome achievement targets for each stage of the fulfillment pathway: thebaccalaureate degree (B), post-baccalaureate formal education (M/30), and pre-licensureexperience (E) (see Figure 1).Detailed implementation guidelines are included in the second edition of the Civil EngineeringBody of Knowledge for the 21st Century (BOK22); see www.asce.org/raisethebar/reports. Policy465 and BOK2 are
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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
studentswithin the context of an already full curriculum.Bibliography1. Beakley, G. C., D. L. Evans, and J. B. Keats. 1986. Engineering: An Introduction to a CreativeProfession, Macmillan Publishing Company, New York, NY.2. Herrmann, N. 1996. The Whole Brain Business Book: Unlocking the Power of Whole Brain Thinking inIndividuals and Organizations, McGraw-Hill, New York, NY.3. Kao, J. 2007. Innovation Nation: How America Is Losing Its Innovation Edge, Why It Matters, andWhat We Can Do To Get It back, The Free Press, New York, NY.4. Nierenberg, G.I. 1982. The Art of Creative Thinking, Barnes & Noble Books, New York, NY.5. Cooper, R. K. 2006. Get Out of Your Own Way: The 5 Keys to Surpassing Everyone’s Expectations,Crown Business, New York, NY.6
Conference Session
Going Viral: Effective Instructional Techniques in an Online Environment
Collection
2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Stephanie S. Ivey, University of Memphis; Rachel Margaret Best, University of Memphis; Charles V. Camp, University of Memphis; Paul J. Palazolo, University of Memphis
Tagged Divisions
Civil Engineering
objectives tied to each expected cognitive outcome are as follows: Year 1: Demonstrate technical competency in fundamental GIS skills utilizing existing GIS data to examine Civil Engineering problems. a. Define key GIS terminology b. Identify the process required to import data into GIS software c. Recognize two methods for making measurements within GIS d. Manipulate data to prepare maps demonstrating solutions to simplified Civil Engineering problems using GIS software Year 2: Analyze Civil Engineering problems by generating GIS data and integrating it with existing data while demonstrating comprehension of multiple decision factors. a. Collect GIS data and import to tables, shapefiles or
Conference Session
The Designer of 2020: Innovations in Teaching Design
Collection
2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Mikhail Gershfeld S.E., California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Charles B. Chadwell, California State Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo; Sean P. Brophy, Purdue University, West Lafayette
Tagged Divisions
Civil Engineering
AC 2012-4533: ONLINE MODULES FOR WOOD DESIGN COURSES THROUGHNEESHUBProf. Mikhail Gershfeld S.E., California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Mikhail Gershfeld, S.E., is a Professional Practice Professor, Chair, Wood Education Institute (WEI), Civil Engineering Department California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, Calif.Dr. Charles B. Chadwell, California State Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo Charles B. Chadwell is an Associate Professor, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering.Dr. Sean P. Brophy, Purdue University, West Lafayette Page 25.1007.1 c American Society for
Conference Session
Innovations in Teaching Transportation and Geotechnical Engineering
Collection
2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
James L. Hanson, California Polytechnic State University; David J. Elton, Auburn University
Tagged Divisions
Civil Engineering
consolidated all project-based communications into an easily accessible and dedicated archive. In addition,students were required to log all team communications, specifically those that did notinvolve email. Furthermore, a Facebook page was established for the class in an attemptto enhance group interactions. The Facebook page was used for posting the localgeotechnical photographs of the second icebreaker activity.Assessment of project activities has been conducted using a) peer evaluation of studentwork, b) the Felder-Silverman Learning Styles Index,4 c) student surveys, d) focus groupvideo conferences between students and an external assessment consultant, and e) gradedanalysis of student work products.Assessment of ActivitiesStudent PerformanceThe
Conference Session
Android TA: Course Automation and the Fate of the Professor
Collection
2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
King To Hung, Brigham Young University; Fernando Fonseca, Brigham Young University
Tagged Divisions
Civil Engineering
AC 2012-5031: A FINANCIAL STUDY OF CIVIL ENGINEERING PRO-FESSION AND PARAPROFESSIONSKing To Hung, Brigham Young University King To Hung obtained a B.E.S. in civil engineering from Brigham Young University in 2009 and is currently a M.S. student in Civil Engineering at Brigham Young University. He has served as a Team Captain in a steel bridge competition and is interested in engineering management.Dr. Fernando Fonseca, Brigham Young University Page 25.43.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 The authors appreciate the reviewers’ comments and suggestions; each was seriously
Conference Session
The Teacher as Manager: Best Practices for Culminating Design Experiences
Collection
2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
James B Guthrie P.E., California Polytechnic State University; Allen C. Estes, California Polytechnic State University; Jill Nelson P.E., California Polytechnic State University; Brent Nuttall P.E., California Polytechnic State University
Tagged Divisions
Civil Engineering
AC 2012-3497: INTERDISCIPLINARY CAPSTONE DESIGN: ARCHITECTS,STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS, AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGERSMr. James B Guthrie P.E., California Polytechnic State University Jim Guthrie is an Assistant Professor for the Architectural Engineering Department at California Poly- technic State University at San Luis Obispo. Professor Guthrie came to Cal Poly with over 30 years of structural engineering experience and is a registered Professional and Structural Engineer in the state of California. Jim Guthrie received a B.S. degree in Structural Engineering from the University of Califor- nia at Davis in 1972 and an M.S. degree in Structural Engineering from the University of California at Berkeley in 1973.Dr. Allen
Conference Session
The Teacher as Manager: Best Practices for Culminating Design Experiences
Collection
2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Michelle Oswald Beiler P.E., Bucknell University; Arthur D. Kney, Lafayette College; David A. Veshosky, Lafayette College
Tagged Divisions
Civil Engineering
a global and social context 4 Participate in various roles of a team D-Function on multidisciplinary teams Prepare and present accurate and well- 5 organized written and oral engineering G- Communicate effectively solutions Recognize and respond to ethical, economic, 6 environment, health, safety, and social J- Knowledge of contemporary issues factors Determine the life-cycle cost of a process B- Design as well as analyze and interpret 7 and perform economic analysis of
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Civil Engineering Poster Session
Collection
2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Fatih Oncul, Southern Polytechnic State University; Wasim Barham P.E., Southern Polytechnic State University; Metin Oguzmert P.E., Southern Polytechnic College of Engr and Engr Tech
Tagged Divisions
Civil Engineering
, testing and publicity. Therefore, in addition toresearch objectives, a whole new set of “campus objectives” has emerged. Figure 1 shows thecompleted rubble house next to a student residence building.The overall research objectives were: (a) Evaluate current construction techniques and propose cost-effective improvements (b) Perform static load testing on a full-scale Rubble-House (c) Create computer models for static and dynamic analyses (d) Make recommendations for future seismic shake table experiments (e) Draft construction and design guidelines based on experimental and numerical findings,and the campus objectives were; (a) Increase awareness of the rubble house project amongst the students and the local community
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Civil Engineering Poster Session
Collection
2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Dan Cernusca, Missouri University of Science & Technology; Ghulam H. Bham PhD, Missouri University of Science & Technology
Tagged Divisions
Civil Engineering
of the potential impact of a good and bad highway design ondrivers’ road experience and therefore motivate them to engage in the highway design project.Each of the students enrolled in this course had the opportunity to participate in a virtual drivingthat simulated several vertical and horizontal curves. Of these, two crests simulated a bad verticaldesign (Figure 2 a, b) while a third one simulated a decent vertical design. The worst verticaldesign had the steepest grades and the shortest length, while the decent design had a smootherdeparting grade and a longer curve length of the three.After students completed the first drive using the driving simulator, they completed an entrysurvey related to both their experience and their perception
Conference Session
Expanding Access and Opportunities for M/30
Collection
2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Andrea L. Welker PE, Villanova University; Leslie Ann McCarthy P.E., Villanova University; John Komlos, Villanova University; Alfred Andrew Fry
Tagged Divisions
Civil Engineering
disseminated19: Select efficient and effective Which document would notapproaches for accessing the include design standards? 92 95 90information needed23: Identify the purpose, audience, Which organization would not bevalue, and differences of potential able to provide you with design 14 24 14resources in a variety of formats standards?22. Recognize that existing Match the item below to its bestinformation can be combined with definition.original thought, experimentation, a. Specifications 1. Process-drivenand/or analysis to produce new b. Codes 2. Value-driven 5 68 29information
Conference Session
Hey You: Effectively Engaging Students in the Classroom
Collection
2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Glenn W. Ellis, Smith College
Tagged Divisions
Civil Engineering
suggestions for improvement—such as using knowledge building throughout thesemester and creating self-selected groups to work on multiple topics; and negative—usuallyfrustrations with the software.Preparation for Future Learning (PFL) QuestionBox 1 shows the PFL question that students answered on the first and last days of class. Table 5shows a coded analysis of student responses that showed greatest gains were made in the use of Page 25.351.14technical language and applying geotechnical concepts. For example, one student’s answer forquestion b changed from “the properties of the soil in the area, and how much having the stationwill affect the
Conference Session
Android TA: Course Automation and the Fate of the Professor
Collection
2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Pil-Won On, University of Missouri, Columbia; Hani A. Salim, University of Missouri, Columbia
Tagged Divisions
Civil Engineering
delivery features are group instruction with a high level of teacher and student interactions (b) The less observable, instructional design principles and assumptions that make up the content and strategies to be taught. Page 25.1374.2According to the teaching guide provided by Saskatoon Public School7, explicit teaching enablesteachers to direct student’s attention to specific learning in a highly structured environment.Students work on tasks for topics and contents organized in small portions and delivered in alogical order. They are guided to explain, demonstrate, and practice until they achieve mastery
Conference Session
Going Viral: Effective Instructional Techniques in an Online Environment
Collection
2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Monique H. Head, Morgan State University
Tagged Divisions
Civil Engineering
they aretrying to do and explaining it, and incorrect grammar and syntax. Table 3: Pre- and Post-Assessment of Wiki Abstract First draft Second draft % difference Student A 85 98 15.3 Student B 88 98 11.4 Student C 83 97 16.9 Additionally, the instructor evaluated their final technical paper, which included the finaldraft of their abstract, which was also submitted via a Microsoft Word document. Students wereevaluated based on grammar and syntax, application of the scientific method evident in theirresearch approach
Conference Session
The Teacher as Manager: Best Practices for Culminating Design Experiences
Collection
2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
William P. Manion, University of Maine; Judith A. Hakola, University of Maine
Tagged Divisions
Civil Engineering
ofbuildings, including a restaurant on top of a ski mountain, fire stations, churches, an ice hockeyrink and a multi-modal transportation facility. A number of water and wastewater projects havebeen undertaken through Engineers Without Borders (EWB) in Honduras. Appendix B containsbrief project descriptions from the past two years.For several years, capstone teams have worked on a wastewater treatment system for thecommunity of Dulce Vivir in Dulce Nombre de Copán (Dulce Nombre), Honduras. Withcommunity input, the 2009-10 team researched and selected the two most desirable treatmentsystem alternatives: a septic tank-leach field or septic tank- constructed wetland combination. In2010-11, another team further designed and tested the feasibility of the
Conference Session
Innovations in Teaching Transportation and Geotechnical Engineering
Collection
2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Yusuf A. Mehta, Rowan University; Leslie Ann McCarthy P.E., Villanova University
Tagged Divisions
Civil Engineering
every class in a closedbook, closed notes format that included conceptual questions. Quizzes were attempted by eachstudent individually. The content covered in the quiz was from the class the week before. Thehomework was done by a group of two students. The homework was extensive; as it requiredstudents to do literature review on selected topics, and included design and analysis problems. Page 25.333.5There were two exams in the course. Each exam involved two parts: a) the in-class conceptual 4portion, and b) take-home open-book portion. The take
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Reflections on the “Raise the Bar” Initiative (Part II) - Using a Decade of Experience to Chart the Future
Collection
2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Stephen J. Ressler, U.S. Military Academy
Tagged Divisions
Civil Engineering
AC 2012-3972: TO RAISE THE BAR OR NOT: ADDRESSING THE OPPO-SITIONDr. Stephen J. Ressler, U.S. Military Academy Colonel Stephen Ressler is professor and Head of the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering at the U.S. Military Academy (USMA) at West Point. He earned a B.S. degree from USMA in 1979, a master’s of science in civil engineering degree from Lehigh University in 1989, and a Ph.D. from Lehigh in 1991. An active duty Army officer, he has served in a variety of military engineering assignments around the world. He has been a member of the USMA faculty for 19 years, teaching courses in engi- neering mechanics, structural engineering, construction, and CE professional practice. He is a registered
Conference Session
ABET: Reflections on Accreditation
Collection
2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Kevin G. Sutterer, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Michael Robinson P.E., Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; James H. Hanson, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Michael C. Reeves P.E., Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.; Andrew B Twarek P.E., Ruby+Associates, Inc.
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Civil Engineering
was selected by Kentucky Society of Professional Engineering and National Society of Professional Engineers as their 1996 Young Engineer of the Year.Dr. Michael Robinson P.E., Rose-Hulman Institute of TechnologyProf. James H. Hanson, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology James Hanson is an Associate Professor of civil engineering at the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, where his teaching emphasis is structural analysis and design. He is a member of Rose-Hulman’s Com- mission on the Assessment of Student Outcomes, and has been rating student portfolios for more than eight years.Mr. Michael C. Reeves P.E., Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.Mr. Andrew B Twarek P.E., Ruby+Associates, Inc
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
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Civil Engineering
Outcomes of Interdisciplinarity in the Engineering Classroom. European Journal of Engineering Education. 2009, Vol. 34, 1, pp. 29-45.2. American Society of Civil Engineers. Home. Report Card for America's Infrastructure. [Online] 2009. http://www.infrastructurereportcard.org/.3. Roberts, Matthew W, Parker, P. J., Thompson, M. K., and Barnet, B. A. Development of an Introduction to Infrastructure Course. Proceedings of the 2011 ASEE Annual Conference. 2011. CD-ROM.4. Ferguson, Bruce K. Introduction to Stormwater: Concept, Purpose, Design. New York : John Wiley & Sons, 1998.5. Roberts, Matthew W. Using CATME to Create Student Teams and to Evaluate Team-Member Effectiveness. Proceedings of the 2008 ASEE North Midwest Sectional
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Android TA: Course Automation and the Fate of the Professor
Collection
2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Jason Allen Toth, U.S. Military Academy; Joseph P. Hanus, U.S. Military Academy
Tagged Divisions
Civil Engineering
AC 2012-3554: CONTINUED ASSESSMENT OF INFORMATION TECH-NOLOGY SOFTWARE INTEGRATION IN A CIVIL ENGINEERING PRO-GRAMMajor Jason Allen Toth, U.S. Military Academy Jason Toth is an Instructor in the Civil Engineering Department at the United States Military Academy, West Point, NY. He received his B.S. from the U.S. Military Academy; M.S. from University of Missouri, Rolla, MO and M.S. from Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA. He is an active member of ASEE and is a registered Professional Engineer in Missouri. His research interests include engineering education, development of social responsibility in engineers through Learning Through Service opportunities, and developing world infrastructure assessment and design
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Expanding Access and Opportunities for M/30
Collection
2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Terrence L. Chambers P.E., University of Louisiana, Lafayette
Tagged Divisions
Civil Engineering
AC 2012-3121: REDUCED CREDIT HOURS AND ENGINEERING LICEN-SURE: A PROPOSAL TO BREAK THE IMPASSEDr. Terrence L. Chambers P.E., University of Louisiana, Lafayette Terrence Chambers currently serves as Associate Dean of Engineering at the University of Louisiana, Lafayette. His research interests include engineering design and optimization, artificial intelligence, vir- tual reality, and alternative energy. He is an active member of ASEE, ASME, LES, and is a registered Professional Engineer in Louisiana. Page 25.1106.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012
Conference Session
Hey You: Effectively Engaging Students in the Classroom
Collection
2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Charles E. Riley, Oregon Institute of Technology; Sean St.Clair, Oregon Institute of Technology
Tagged Divisions
Civil Engineering
AC 2012-5085: RESPONSES TO AN UNFAMILIAR THING: HOW LEARN-ING ABOUT A STRUCTURAL SCULPTURE CAN MAKE IT MORE AP-PEALINGDr. Charles E. Riley, Oregon Institute of Technology Charles Riley has a background in transportation structures and structural mechanics. He teaches across the curriculum from the interdisciplinary freshman experience through the mechanics sequence, project management, structural design, and into the senior capstone. His interests in engineering education are varied, but are ultimately focused on excellence in the classroom and student retention (both retaining them in the program and having them retain information!).Dr. Sean St.Clair, Oregon Institute of Technology Sean St.Clair is an Associate
Conference Session
Going Viral: Effective Instructional Techniques in an Online Environment
Collection
2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Blair J. McDonald, University of Texas, Pan American
Tagged Divisions
Civil Engineering
students participating in the tutoring passed the course and all of the participants experienced Page 25.312.7improved performance as a result of this effort. The distribution of grades for participatingstudents was: A(0), B(3), C(2), F(1). The final grade distribution for all students enrolled in thecourse was A(3), B(5), C(5), F(2). The other student failing the class did not attend regularly,had no interest in the tutoring offer and did not take the final. The typical failure rate for thiscourse is between 30% and up to 50%.ConclusionsMaking available laboratory space for students to study in with minimal supervision and havingbasic tutoring
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Civil Engineering Poster Session
Collection
2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Edward F. Glynn P.E., Villanova University; Frank E. Falcone, Villanova University
Tagged Divisions
Civil Engineering
responded.The inaugural Mentoring Program occurred during the fall 2010 semester, the first timeFundamentals was taught, with 48 students in two sections. The fall 2010 MP was a learningexperience for the faculty as well as for the students. The students contacted their mentors viaemail with specific questions three times during the semester. There was a four-week intervalbetween emails.The first email served essentially as an ice-breaker: 1. Introduce yourself as a student in Civil Engineering Fundamentals. 2. Ask your Mentor the following questions. a. How did you choose engineering as your undergraduate major in college? b. Do you find that you undergraduate engineering education prepared you