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Integrating Teaching Assistants, Tenure-track, and Non-tenure-track Faculty into a Cohesive Department

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Molly A McVey, University of Kansas; Caroline R. Bennett P.E., University of Kansas; Jae Hwan Kim, University of Kansas; Alexandra Self, University of Kansas

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Civil Engineering

feedback was requested on how to improve theprogram or what additional resources and/or training would be helpful.Student LearningIn an effort to understand the impact of the UGTF program on student learning, and incollaboration with the Office of Institutional Research and Planning, downstreamperformance of students in a subset of UGTF-supported courses was tracked. Performance indownstream courses based on student grades was compared for students who (a) enrolled inthe upstream course prior to the introduction of UGTFs and (b) students who enrolled in theupstream course while it had UGTF resources. The downstream course analysis wasconducted for four courses: ME 211 (Statics), ME 320 (Dynamics), CE 301 (Statics andDynamics), and CE 310

Conference Session

Integrating Teaching Assistants, Tenure-track, and Non-tenure-track Faculty into a Cohesive Department

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brad Wambeke, United States Military Academy; Brock E. Barry, U.S. Military Academy; Jakob C Bruhl P.E., U.S. Military Academy

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Civil Engineering

recognition that the new model inC&ME will require on-going faculty development to truly incorporate all facets.The new C&ME Teaching & Learning Model is “living” from the standpoint that it isextensively used by all of our faculty on a daily basis. It forms the foundation upon which ourmission is accomplished. However, the most completely researched and well-crafted document isonly useful if it continues to be regularly revised. As a truly living document, the new modelwill be evaluated as part of our scheduled Strategic Planning Sessions.References1. Joyce, B. & Weil, M. (1972). Models of Teaching, Prentice-Hall Inc., Englewood Cliffs, NJ.2. Albemarle County Public Schools. (2008). Framework for Quality Learning: Rigorous and

Conference Session

Integrating Teaching Assistants, Tenure-track, and Non-tenure-track Faculty into a Cohesive Department

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tanya Kunberger P.E., Florida Gulf Coast University; Chris Geiger, Florida Gulf Coast University; Jackie Greene, Florida Gulf Coast University

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Civil Engineering

.Marikunte, S., F. Harackiewicz, J. Nicklow, and L. Chevalier, “Benefits and Challenges ofTraining Teaching Assistants,” Proceedings of the 2006 ASEE Annual Conference andExposition, Chicago, Illinois, June 2006. https://peer.asee.org/798.Marra, R., K.A. Rogers, D. Shen, and B. Bogue, “A multi-year, multi- institution study ofwomen engineering student self-efficacy,” Journal of Engineering Education, vol. 98, I 1, p 27 –38, January 2009.Packard, B., Successful STEM Mentoring Initiatives for Underrepresented Students. StylusPublishing, 2015.Roberts, S.C., K.A. Hollar, and V.M. Carlson, “Looking Back: Lessons Learned from Ten Yearsof Training Teaching Assistants,” Proceedings of the 1997 ASEE Annual Conference andExposition, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, June

Conference Session

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

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kenneth J. Fridley, University of Alabama; Decker B. Hains, Western Michigan University; Leslie Nolen, American Society of Civil Engineers; Brock E. Barry PE, U.S. Military Academy; Beth Lin Hartmann P.E., Iowa State University

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Diversity

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Civil Engineering

) Leadership Award in 2010. At the University of Alabama, Fridley has led efforts to establish several new programs including new undergraduate degree programs in construction engineering, architectural engineering and environmental engineering, a departmental Scholars program allowing highly qualified students an accelerated program to earn their MSCE in addition to their BS degree, the interdisciplinary ”Cube” promoting innovation in engineering, and the cross-disciplinary MSCE/MBA and MSCE/JD dual-degree programs.Dr. Decker B. Hains, Western Michigan UniversityMs. Leslie Nolen, American Society of Civil Engineers Leslie Nolen, CAE, serves as director, educational activities for the American Society of Civil Engineers

Conference Session

Horizontal and Vertical Integration

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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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

actively involved in the Ideas Clinic, a major experiential learning initiative at the University of Waterloo. She is also re- sponsible for developing a process and assessing graduate attributes at the department to target areas for improvement in the curriculum. This resulted in several publications in this educational research areas. Dr. Al-Hammoud won the ”Ameet and Meena Chakma award for exceptional teaching by a student” in 2014 and the ”Engineering Society Teaching Award” in 2016 from University of Waterloo. Her students regard her as an innovative teacher who continuously introduces new ideas to the classroom that increases their engagement.Prof. Monica B. Emelko, University of Waterloo Dr. Monica Emelko is

Conference Session

Mechanics, Music, Meaning, and Mohr

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Vicki V. May, Dartmouth College

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Diversity

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Civil Engineering

on themusical bridges and seemed to be more engaged in the project than students in previous years.And females, in particular, seemed to prefer the musical bridges over a more traditional bridgeproject. The author plans to continue to use some variation on the musical bridge project forfuture solid mechanics courses. Questions, however, remain: did students find the musical aspectof the project more engaging or would another type of interdisciplinary project be just asengaging? Did the musical bridge project result is improved learning? Were students morecreative? Did their critical thinking skills improve? Future projects will attempt to explore thesequestions and more.ReferencesBarnard, S., Hassan, T., Bagilhole, B., Dainty. A. (2012

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Integrating Teaching Assistants, Tenure-track, and Non-tenure-track Faculty into a Cohesive Department

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ronald W. Welch, The Citadel; Robert J. Rabb P.E., The Citadel; Kevin C Bower P.E., The Citadel

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Civil Engineering

of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at The Citadel, Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Bower’s research into teaching and learning forces on improving active learning environments and the development of principled leaders attributes in engineering students. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Non-Tenure Track Faculty Professional Development OpportunitiesAbstractWith the growth of academic programs to include online coupled with the requirement toprovide full benefits to adjunct faculty who are teaching more than 9 credit hours in asemester, The Citadel, a primarily teaching focused college, has begun to shift from a nearlycomplete tenure track faculty to a

Conference Session

Integrating Teaching Assistants, Tenure-track, and Non-tenure-track Faculty into a Cohesive Department

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ronald W. Welch, The Citadel; Ally Kindel Martin, The Citadel; Robert J. Rabb P.E., The Citadel; Kevin C Bower PE, The Citadel

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Civil Engineering

eleven years on the faculty at the United States Military Academy.Ally Kindel Martin, The Citadel Ally Kindel Martin is the Director of Student Engagement, Projects & Finance in the School of Engi- neering. In her position, she has worked with the Supplemental Instruction program, launched STEM Freshmen Outreach initiatives, created an Engineering Mentor Connection program, and revitalized the Engineering Career & Networking Expo. She holds a M.Ed. in Higher Education and Student Affairs from the University of South Carolina. Previously she worked as a Student Success Adviser and focused on early intervention initiatives. She has taught courses including First Year Seminar, Keys to Student Success and

Conference Session

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

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Charles Cowan, James Madison University; Elise Barrella P.E., James Madison University; Mary Katherine Watson, The Citadel; Robin Anderson, James Madison University

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

] Borrego, M., Foster, M.J. and Froyd, J.E. 2014. Systematic literature reviews in engineering education and other developing interdisciplinary fields. Journal of Engineering Education, 103(1), pp.45-76.[16] Penzenstadler, B., Bauer, V., Calero, C. and Franch, X. 2012. Sustainability in software engineering: A systematic literature review. In 16th International Conference on Evaluation & Assessment in Software Engineering (EASE 2012), pp. 32-41.[17] Barrella, E., Watson, M. K., Cowan, C. 2017. Expert Evaluation of a Sustainable Design Rubric. Proceedings of the 2017 ASEE Zone II Conference, San Juan, Puerto Rico.

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Civil Engineering Division Poster Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jennifer Gonser, United States Military Academy, West Point; Todd Mainwaring P.E., United States Military Academy, West Point

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Civil Engineering

majors elected to take the credentialing course as one of only three electives that areavailable to them under a normal academic load.Research QuestionThis paper seeks to understand to what extent the course delivers on expectations set by thecourse creators and what mechanisms there are to provide industry feedback that support oradjust the balance of course content between teaching sustainability concepts (theory) andfocusing on credentialing (specific skills). It will examine if perceived value of the credentialsand knowledge gained in the course is (a) generally positive or negative, (b) consistent across jobdescriptions (field of practice) (c) stable over time, and (d) consistent with employers’ view.Specifically, this paper looks at the

Conference Session

Approaches to Virtual Learning

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alec Maxwell, San Francisco State University; Zhaoshuo Jiang P.E., San Francisco State University; Cheng Chen, San Francisco State University

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Civil Engineering

and Figure 4b) are provided throughout the module to assist students asneeded. Figure 4c shows the hints when the “Help” link under “Damping Ratio (𝜉)” in Figure 4bis tapped. (a) (b) (c) Figure 4. Vibration – Analysis ComponentThe objectives of the Analysis component are as following, which are targeted to fulfil courseobjectives 1 and 4:• To identify and compute the characteristics of the structural components on a SDOF structure.• To analyze and determine the system equation of motion and transfer function of a SDOF structure numerically.Simulation ComponentAfter learning the necessary theory, students are given the opportunity to verify the

Conference Session

Horizontal and Vertical Integration

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Caroline R. Bennett P.E., University of Kansas; William N. Collins, University of Kansas; Molly A. McVey, University of Kansas

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Civil Engineering

theimplementation of a peer mentoring program (Pascarella and Terenzini, 2005). A large studyinvestigating the effects of a PLTL program across 16 universities found that the percentage ofstudents scoring an A, B, or C in a course increased by up to 20% compared to a non-PLTLimplementation of the same course (Gafney and Varma-Nelson, 2008). In one of the 16universities studied, standardized test scores (American Chemical Society Organic Chemistrystandardized exams) improved from the 36-43 percentile nationally prior to the use of PLTL to the83 percentile nationally after the introduction of PLTL (Gafney and Varma-Nelson 2008). In theLA model context, significant improvements in learning gains have been documented acrossscience disciplines. Significantly

Conference Session

Integrating Sustainability and Social Responsibility into the Curriculum

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael R. Penn, University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Kristina M. Fields, University of Wisconsin, Platteville

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Civil Engineering

Triangle and Index are best used as a basicscreening level tool to compare alternatives. If no clear, best alternative exists, one might haveto re-evaluate the 0-100 values for each P, or even develop additional alternatives for evaluation.To help demonstrate these challenges (the third lesson objective), two more detailed alternativesare provided to students: Alternative A is a paved surface lot adjacent to campus on purchasedprivate land after the removal of residential homes, and Alternative B is a paved surface lot oncampus (directly across the street from Alternative A) which displaces an athletic soccer practicefield and recreation area. Students are individually asked to “Take a few minutes to considerif/why these new alternatives are more

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

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Zelinka, University of Colorado, Boulder; Bernard Amadei, University of Colorado, Boulder

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

chemicals used in hydraulic fracturing fluids in coal-bed methane and regular oil and gas wells in Colorado. While in the middle of his master’s degree, he also spent a year as a graduate intern at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory studying renewable energy commercialization in Caribbean countries among other areas. He is currently completing is second master’s in engineering for developing communities in conjunction with his PhD Civil Systems Engineering at the University of Colorado Boulder. His trans-disciplinary research involves addressing global development issues from an engineering, political, and economic perspective.Dr. Bernard Amadei, University of Colorado, Boulder Dr. Amadei is Professor of Civil

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

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Derek Guthrie Williamson, University of Alabama; Kenneth J. Fridley, University of Alabama

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Civil Engineering

defined as biological,chemical, and physical sciences.(b) one and one-half years of engineering topics, consisting of engineering sciences andengineering design appropriate to the student’s field of study. The engineering sciences havetheir roots in mathematics and basic sciences but carry knowledge further toward creativeapplication. These studies provide a bridge between mathematics and basic sciences on the onehand and engineering practice on the other. Engineering design is the process of devising asystem, component, or process to meet desired needs. It is a decision-making process (ofteniterative), in which the basic sciences, mathematics, and the engineering sciences are applied toconvert resources optimally to meet these stated needs.(c) a

Conference Session

Mechanics, Music, Meaning, and Mohr

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jakob C Bruhl P.E., U.S. Military Academy; James Ledlie Klosky, U.S. Military Academy; Joseph P. Hanus, U.S. Military Academy

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Civil Engineering

the two courses simply be taught in a logical sequence. This would eliminate any redundancy between the courses and allow greater depth of some topics in MC300.Complete syllabi for each of these options were developed with outlines of proposed new contentand draft concepts for new learning activities. Using this information, the four options plus a “donothing” option of keeping the courses as currently taught were compared using the followingcriteria: ● Screening Criteria a. Inputs. The courses build on physics, chemistry, and mathematics prerequisites. The courses limit repetition between the two courses and from prerequisites. b. Output. The courses meet all ME and CE requirements (the “must haves

Conference Session

Approaches to Virtual Learning

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Harry G Cooke P.E., Rochester Institute of Technology (CAST); MD Abdullah Al Faruque, Rochester Institute of Technology (CAST)

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Civil Engineering

teaching of larger numbers of students in statics and strength ofmaterials classes in the University of Tennessee system, while reducing the amount of outsideclass assistance that students needed. The study showed this hybrid model of using traditionallectures with the Mastering online homework had no adverse effects on the percentage ofstudents receiving grades of A, B, and C.There are also some studies reported in the literature concerning the use of Mastering for coursesother than statics, dynamics, and strength of materials. Maheswaran6 implemented MasteringPhysics in a Physics 2 course by having students complete pre-chapter problems, whichconsisted of tutorials and coaching videos in Mastering, prior to the relevant lecture. He thenhad them

Conference Session

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

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Angela R. Bielefeldt, University of Colorado, Boulder

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Civil Engineering

Paper ID #18725Challenges of a Professional Issues Course in Civil Engineering: ComparisonAcross Two YearsDr. 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 has served as the ABET assessment coordinator for the department since 2008. Professor Bielefeldt is the faculty director of the Sustainable By Design Residential Academic Program, a living-learning community where interdisciplinary students learn about and practice sustainability. Bielefeldt is also a

Conference Session

Approaches to Virtual Learning

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Adrian Hadipriono Tan, The Ohio State University; Fabian Hadipriono Tan P.E., The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA; Michael Parke, The Ohio State University; Tarunjit Singh Butalia, The Ohio State University

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Civil Engineering

.” Source: http://www.oculusvr.com/press/oculus-rift-developers-get- extra-boost-of-support-from-unity-technologies/[12] Seidel, Robert J. and Paul R Chatelier. 1997. Virtual Reality, Training's Future? Perspectives on Virtual Reality and Related Emerging Technologies. Springer, p. 20.[13] Sherman, William R. and Alan B. Craig. 2003. Understanding Virtual Reality: Interface, Application, and Design, Volume 2. Morgan Kaufmann, pp. 14, 131, 383.[14] Stein, Joel (Contributor). 2009. Stroke Recovery and Rehabilitation. Demos Medical Publishing, p. 318.[15] Tan, Fabian and Adrian Tan. 2015. “A Course in the History of Ancient Engineering.” Proceedings of the ASEE's 122nd Annual Conference and Exposition. American

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Horizontal and Vertical Integration

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jack Bringardner, NYU Tandon School of Engineering

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Diversity

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Civil Engineering

of the United States to create new technology for cities,and 3) the National Academy of Engineering Grand Challenges - to Restore and Improve UrbanInfrastructure.References 1. Coyle, E. J. (2016, March), Systemic Reform of STEM Education: The Vertically Integrated Projects (VIP) Consortium Paper presented at 2016 EDI, San Francisco, CA. https://peer.asee.org/27403 2. National Academy of Engineering. (2012). Infusing Real World Experiences into Engineering Education. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. 3. Coyle, E. J., Krogmeier, J. V., Abler, R. T., Johnson, A., Marshall, S., & Gilchrist, B. E. (2014, October). The vertically-integrated projects (VIP) program—leveraging faculty research interests

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

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stephen J. Ressler, U.S. Military Academy; Thomas A. Lenox , Dist.M.ASCE, F.ASEE, American Society of Civil Engineers

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Civil Engineering

can and should be operationalized through the development and implementation of ABET EAC Master’s Level Structural Engineering Program Criteria. As such, we strongly support the resumption of the joint SEI-ASCE initiative to implement these criteria. (4) ASCE should develop a formal policy statement that: (a) explicitly recognizes structural, geotechnical, water resources, environmental, transportation, and construction engineering as advanced specialty sub-disciplines of civil engineering; (b) articulates the preferred educational paradigm for professional practice in these sub-disciplines as noted in (2) above; and (c) advocates the development and implementation of ABET EAC Master’s Level

Conference Session

Mechanics, Music, Meaning, and Mohr

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Craig M. Shillaber, Northeastern University; Joseph E Dove P.E., Virginia Tech; James K. Mitchell, Virginia Tech; Cristopher D. Moen; Victoria A Mouras P.E., Virginia Tech

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Civil Engineering

Paper ID #17723Student Perceptions of Sustainability and Engineering Mechanics in Under-graduate Civil and Environmental Engineering Education at Virginia TechProf. Craig M. Shillaber, Northeastern University Craig M. Shillaber is an assistant teaching professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engi- neering at Northeastern University. He earned a Ph.D. in civil engineering from Virginia Tech in 2016, an M.S. in civil engineering from Virginia Tech in 2009, and a B.S. in civil engineering from the University of New Hampshire in 2008. His research interests include sustainability education in civil engineering

Conference Session

Horizontal and Vertical Integration

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Civil Engineering

Paper ID #18253Weaving Entrepreneurially Minded Learning Throughout a Civil Engineer-ing CurriculumDr. Andrea L. Welker, Villanova University Dr. Andrea L. Welker, PE, is the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and a professor in the department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Villanova University. Dr. Welker teaches a variety of geotechnical undergraduate and graduate classes. Her research focuses on the geotechnical aspects of stormwater control measures and the use of recycled materials in plastic pipes. In addition to teaching and performing research, she is the senior director of the Civil Engineering

Conference Session

Innovative Pedagogies for Facilitating Student-driven Learning Experiences

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Steven Kurtis Younkin, Iowa State University; Peter T. Savolainen, Iowa State University

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Civil Engineering

Paper ID #20144Redeveloping a Senior-level Highway Design Course Considering IndustryFeedbackMr. Steven Kurtis Younkin, Iowa State University Steven Younkin is a graduate student in Civil Engineer with a focus in Transportation engineering. He works as a graduate assistant with Dr. Peter Savolainen. His research interests include traffic safety, engineering education, and geographic information systems. He has been a teaching assistant for the highway design class at ISU the last three semesters. His passion is to study and implement integration of design software into civil engineering curriculum as a teaching aid and

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

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Steven J. Burian, University of Utah; Mercedes Ward, University of Utah; Tariq Banuri, University of Utah; Sajjad Ahmad, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; Rasool Bux Mahar P.E., Mehran University, Pakistan; David Lawrence Stevenson, University of Utah; James A. VanDerslice, University of Utah; Kamran Ansari; Abdul Latif Qureshi

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Diversity

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

  catalyze  a  viral process  that  enables  sustainable  systems  to  multiply  from  site  to  site.  In  this  approach,  the University of Utah is working as the catalyst with the local “catalyst‐in‐training”, MUET, which more generally could be a University, an NGO, a government agency, local Service Providers (SP), or other key stakeholders in the identified Community of Practice. The catalyst seeks to (a) build capacity of the actors, (b) facilitate data management and ongoing dialogue among the actors in the community, and (c) build capacity of the local University, or other identified entity, to serve as the next catalyst in a new district. In the next step, the ‘local catalyst’ organization is then poised to take on the catalytic role with

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Innovative Pedagogies for Facilitating Student-driven Learning Experiences

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jeremiah Matthew Stache P.E., U.S. Military Academy; Brock E. Barry PE, U.S. Military Academy; James Ledlie Klosky, U.S. Military Academy; Gregory Martin Freisinger, U.S. Military Academy

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Diversity

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Civil Engineering

Paper ID #18566Assessing Individual Temperament and Group Performance in a Project-Based Learning ExperienceCapt. 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

Civil Engineering Division Poster Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kenneth R. Leitch P.E., West Texas A&M University; Byungik Chang P.E., University of New Haven; Erick Benjamin Butler, West Texas A&M University; J. Arn Womble P.E., West Texas A&M University; Nathan Howell, West Texas A&M University

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Diversity

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Civil Engineering

Paper ID #17616The Journey to Initial Accreditation of a Civil Engineering ProgramDr. Kenneth R. Leitch P.E., West Texas A&M University Kenneth R. Leitch holds a Ph.D. in civil engineering from New Mexico State University and M.B.A. from Colorado Christian University. He is an Associate Professor of civil engineering at West Texas A&M University in Canyon, Texas. He is a registered P.E. in Texas and Indiana and a LEED Green Associate. His primary interests are in sustainable development, construction materials, photogrammetry, structural analysis, transportation safety and structures, STEM outreach, and

Conference Session

Let’s Get Pumped: Innovative Approaches for Better Student Engagement

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Daniel Hochstein, Manhattan College; Goli Nossoni, Manhattan College; Mohab El-Hakim, Manhattan College

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Civil Engineering

Paper ID #19459Adopting an ACI/ASCE Competition as a Learning Tool in Civil EngineeringMaterials ClassDr. Daniel Hochstein, Manhattan College Dr. Daniel Hochstein is an Assistant Professor at Manhattan College and he received his PhD from Columbia University in 2013. He teaches civil engineering courses in the areas of engineering mechanics and materials, probability and statistics, and structural design. His research interests include studying the mechanical and thermal properties of lightweight concrete and performing accelerated weathering, durability, and aging tests on civil engineering materials.Dr. Goli Nossoni

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Civil Engineering Division Poster Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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V. Dimitra Pyrialakou, West Virginia University ; Heidi A. Diefes-Dux, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Konstantina Gkritza, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Civil Engineering

Paper ID #19322Research Needs Statements for Project Topic Selection: A Pilot Study in anUndergraduate Civil Engineering Transportation CourseDr. V. Dimitra Pyrialakou, West Virginia University Dr. V. Dimitra Pyrialakou joined the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at West Virginia University as an Assistant Professor in August 2016. She received her Diploma in Civil Engineering from the National Technical University of Athens, Greece, in 2011 and in 2016 she earned a Ph.D. in Civil En- gineering from Purdue University. Dr. Pyrialakou has worked on several projects involving public (mass) transportation

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Innovative Pedagogies for Facilitating Student-driven Learning Experiences

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Brian Dittenber, LeTourneau University

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Civil Engineering

Paper ID #19087Project Based Learning in an Introduction to Civil Engineering Course: ACascade Effect on Student Engagement and Retention in Subsequent YearsDr. David Brian Dittenber, LeTourneau University Dr. David Dittenber is an assistant professor of civil engineering at LeTourneau University in Longview, Texas. He earned his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering at LeTourneau and spent a year teaching high school math and science. He then attended West Virginia University, where he earned his master’s and doctoral degrees in civil engineering, with a research focus on the use of composite materials in