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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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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

Principles of SustainableEngineering for application in civil and environmental engineering (CEE) courses, and wasrecently updated through systematic literature review to reflect a broader set of evaluationcriteria. The rubric’s constructs of sustainable design and their measures are being validated inthree phases consistent with the Benson model of construct validity.This paper will focus on efforts to iteratively validate the new rubric’s content by benchmarkingthe criteria against well-established sustainable development and design frameworks, includingthe UN Sustainable Development Goals, STAUNCH© (Sustainability Tool for Auditing forUniversity Curricula in Higher-Education), and the Envision™ Infrastructure Rating System.These three frameworks

Conference Session

Mechanics, Music, Meaning, and Mohr

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hayden William Fennell, Purdue Polytechnic Institute; Genisson Silva Coutinho, Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia da Bahia; Alejandra J. Magana, Purdue University, West Lafayette ; David Restrepo, Purdue University; Pablo D. Zavattieri, Purdue University

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Civil Engineering

engineering curriculum 11. Furthermore, theAccreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) student outcomes (accreditationcriterion three) have recently been updated to reflect the importance of students developing “anability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineeringpractice” 12.In response to the increased demand for computational literacy in industry sectors, modeling andsimulation practices are being implemented into course content by professors who commonly usethese practices in their research 13, 14. Situating these modeling experiences within disciplinarycontent often presents challenges, particularly when students come into the class with varyinglevels of computational experience. However

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Civil Engineering Division Poster Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Deborah Besser P.E., University of St. Thomas; Camille M. George, University of St. Thomas; Erin Anne Kern, University of St. Thomas; Jenna Laleman, University of St. Thomas

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Diversity

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Civil Engineering

of the course content reflects the needfor continuous improvement in engineering content, as well as, a growing body of literaturewhich points to the need for instructor led intercultural intervention for intercultural knowledgeand competence growth. This paper focuses on the integration of intercultural competence in thecontext of developing future engineers who have both the skill set and mindset to understandengineering projects and services within a “global context”. Central to this goal is a baselineunderstanding of intercultural learning theory which is briefly delineated from a theoreticalperspective. The course is then examined as a case study. And finally, assessment of studentlearning growth is considered in terms of quantitative

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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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

in structural engineering.In response to these challenges, there is a growing sense that the structural engineering disciplinemust transform itself in order to preserve its viability as a professional entity. As evidenced byarticles in recent publications and initiatives, this need for transformation is being manifested in:  calls for substantial increases in the technical structural engineering coursework offered by university engineering programs;2,3  a growing consensus that a master’s degree is required for structural engineering practice in all but the smallest firms;1  and strong advocacy for structural engineering licensure.4,5,6Although these various calls for change reflect a broad and growing consensus

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Civil Engineering Division Poster Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jim Morgan, Charles Sturt University; Euan Lindsay; Pamela Roberts, Charles Sturt University

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Civil Engineering

Primary Standard for the Master of Engineering (Civil Systems).The secondary standards are AQF level 7 for the Bachelor of Technology, AQF Level 9 forthe Master of Engineering and the CSU Graduate Learning Outcomes, which need to beachieved at the Bachelor of Technology degree level.In what is not normally part of the CSU course design process, one additional secondarystandard is applied as an aspirational target – outcomes that are strongly desirable at the endof a degree, and which should be supported by the curriculum, but which are not essential forgraduation. This standard is the EA Stage 2 competency standard for Chartered Engineers.The aspirational standards reflect the competitive advantage that CSU engineering course offers to students

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Integrating Sustainability and Social Responsibility into the Curriculum

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Civil Engineering

. mention societal impacts of their project as a separate item to consider in design, 2 but they do not provide examples or any further detail. mention societal impacts of their project, perhaps only in passing or in a sentence 1 with all three pillars of sustainability. do not discuss societal impacts of their project. 0ReflectionFinally, we reviewed students’ reflections of how the Community Engagement module impactedtheir understanding of and ability to incorporate preliminary social sustainability principles intheir senior

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

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Civil Engineering

professional development tool.Dr. Peter T. Savolainen, Iowa State University Dr. Peter Savolainen is an Associate Professor in the Iowa State University (ISU) Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering. His research includes fundamental and applied projects focused on traffic operations, safety, and driver behavior, as well pedagogical approaches to improve transportation engineering education. Dr. Savolainen currently serves on the editorial advisory boards of Accident Analysis and Prevention and Analytic Methods in Accident Research. Dr. Savolainen’s peda- gogical efforts are reflected by his selection as a fellow by the American Society of Civil Engineers(ASCE) Excellence in Civil Engineering

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

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ashraf Badir P.E., Florida Gulf Coast University; Robert O'Neill P.E., Florida Gulf Coast University

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Civil Engineering

0% Very Bad 0%DiscussionAs seen in the previous section, there was very good agreement between the grades assigned bythe instructor and the students. The difference is statistically insignificant, and would not alterthe overall final course grade of any of the students. The instructor believes that similar resultswould have been obtained had the comparison been between the grading of the instructor and aTA. While it is premature to generalize this result, due to the limited number of samples, onemay reflect on the findings to deduce some lessons learned. The sample course was a seniorengineering one in which almost all the students had previously attended one or two courses withthe same instructor in

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

that when compared to more traditional learning approaches,cooperative learning results in higher test scores, higher levels of critical thinking, higher levelsof transfer, and improved ability to work in groups (Johnson and Johnson, 1989). Students wholearn in cooperative environments tend to be more actively engaged and motivated by the topicand have more frequent student-student as well as student-faculty interactions (Lord, 2001).Project PhasesThe project was separated into three phases: a conceptual design phase, a calculations andprototyping phase, and a construction and reflection phase. Rubrics for each phase of the projectwere distributed to the class and are included in the Appendix of this paper.Phase 1: Conceptual Design. During

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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

, NY.Students are asked to reflect upon the “master list” of 3P impacts. For the campus parkingexamples covered in class (small-scale projects) only a few impacts are likely to be significant. Itbecomes readily apparent that many more will apply to these larger projects, makingsustainability evaluations more challenging which further addresses the third lesson objective.When concluding the in-class lesson, it is important to re-state for students that quantifying the3Ps is difficult, especially considering multiple perspectives. As is commonly done withalternatives analysis for large-scale infrastructure projects, meetings with stakeholders can beconducted to gather input. Sustainability Index scores are not absolute – there is inherentuncertainty in

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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William J. Davis P.E., The Citadel; Simon Thomas Ghanat P.E., The Citadel; Kweku Tekyi Brown P.E., The Citadel; Dimitra Michalaka P.E., The Citadel

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Civil Engineering

instructional tools selected byfaculty. Course embedded indicators on tests, assignments, and projects are used to evaluateCEE Department outcomes. If average student performance for an embedded indicator tool ismeasured as 75% or higher, it is concluded students have collectively achieved appropriatelearning requirements and met departmental standards. Example work from three students(good, average, poor) for each tool is included with an embedded indicator summary thatprovides an assessment of student performance and is mapped to reflect linkage with appropriateDepartmental outcomes. Results from embedded indicators and other measures aresystematically evaluated to ensure overall performance standards are met and to formulatesolutions in the event

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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

stay of the forefront of the application of sustainability in design and construction,LEED has evolved through four iterations. Reflecting the increasing rate of innovation, LEEDversion 2, launch in 2000 was followed by version 2.0 (new construction) in 2005, version 3 in2009 and version 4 in 2013. As a result, “61% of corporate leaders believe that sustainabilityleads to market differentiation and improved financial performance” (USGBC 2017) though itcomes with a cost. The process of certification generally adds 2% to the cost of a project.CE489: LEED GAThe United States Military Academy graduates about 50 civil engineers every year thatcommission in the Army as second lieutenants. Some of the graduates will join the EngineerRegiment and may

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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

tocurriculum planning and teaching coursework for all courses with a civil engineering specificdesignation. ABET and ASCE prefer that civil and environmental engineering faculty to belicensed in order to teach any course with significant design content, typically reflected in thecourse title and catalog description. The civil engineering faculty members are currentlylicensed as professional engineers while the environmental engineering faculty members arelicensed or in process of professional licensure as of the start of the fall 2016 semester.The Need for New Engineering ProgramsCurrently, thirty-two public and private universities in Texas graduate approximately 10% of allengineering students in the USA, about 65,000 current students in total as of

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

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

Conference Session

Mechanics, Music, Meaning, and Mohr

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

development and design skills.To address the goals of this study, the survey used in the GT study16 was modified to includequestions related to perceptions of Engineering Mechanics in addition to SustainableDevelopment and Sustainable Design. The Engineering Mechanics questions serve as a point ofreference to which questions related to Sustainable Development and Sustainable Design can becompared. The survey asked students to rate how important they felt certain engineering skillsand abilities in all three areas are, and how confident they are in their abilities to exercise thoseskills on a 7-point scale. Students were also asked to rate their interest in a variety ofsustainability topics and reflect on the source of their sustainability knowledge

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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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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

design ofretaining walls. Additionally, a reflection assignment was created to guide students in criticallyexamining what they have learned and where they feel they need to concentrate their efforts.Real-world homework assignments directly linked to the course learning objectives were devisedto scaffold student understanding of the key geotechnical concepts.To further deepen the understanding of the geotechnical engineering concepts and help with thedevelopment of teamwork and leadership skills, students were asked to design an appropriatefoundation system for a proposed two-story steel frame building structure on campus. Studentswere divided into teams of five, and teams were selected based upon overall academiccompetence and learning styles

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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

staff.Furthermore, the statements are reconfirmed at least once annually or removed from thedatabase. This ensures that the statements are not outdated.As stated on the TRB website: An important function of the Transportation Research Board (TRB) is to stimulate research that addresses concerns, issues, or problems facing the transportation community. In support of this function, TRB Technical Activities standing committees identify, develop, and disseminate research need statements (RNS) for use by practitioners, researchers, and others. The RNS on this website have been developed by the technical committees.4To the authors’ knowledge, no other field maintains such an extensive research needs databasethat reflects the

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Integrating Sustainability and Social Responsibility into the Curriculum

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Diversity

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Civil Engineering

that themost effective and socially responsible practices combine content, approaches, anddispositions from both the humanities and engineering, so they can navigate their waythrough the integrated space of these disciplines. Now in its second iteration, the courseoffers students opportunities to reflect on social justice and ethical issues whiledeveloping the qualities of compassion, empathy, and curiosity.Background and ContextSanitation is a Human RightInevitably, students and professionals must navigate the ethical labyrinth of imperfectoptions and make difficult human and design decisions. In “Humanitarian EngineeringPast and Present,” students are supported in their ethical decision-making by theknowledge that while sanitation is a basic

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Civil Engineering Division Poster Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Okere O. George, Washington State University; W. Max Kirk, Washington State University

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Civil Engineering

Receive and Review Last Minute Sub Quotes Adjust Bid to Reflect New Information Received Bid Day Activities Evaluate and Decide on Bid Strategy Add and Distribute Job Level Overhead

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Civil Engineering Division Poster Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sami Maalouf, California State University, Northridge; Anwar Alroomi, California State University, Northridge

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Civil Engineering

and capstone courses, this is doneby planning a feasible civil engineering design or construction project with a community-basedorganization, categorizing activities that students can achieve, and proposing a timeline for eachof these activities.To accomplish this, two CECM faculty members identified community partners, listened to theirneeds and established common areas of work within a few projects that students are able toachieve. The faculty worked with the community partners to clearly address the goal, desired valueand sustainability of each activity. Coupling valuable civic service projects along with classicalinstructional models proved to enhance the learning experience and enable students to reflect onhow their collective deeds may

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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

Authors

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

,  implement  integrated  water  resources  management  at  all  levels, including through transboundary cooperation as appropriate  6.6  By  2020,  protect  and  restore  water‐related  ecosystems,  including  mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes  The next section begins by explaining the theory of change underlying the USPCSAW project and guiding its activities. It then introduces the project components and describes their alignment with  the  Water  SDG  targets.  The  subsequent  section  presents  the  multi‐level  assessment approach and results. The final section discusses the challenges and successes of the USPCASW project  with  particular  reflection  on  the  benefits  of  having  a

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Civil Engineering Division Poster Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Philip J. Parker P.E., University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Carol Haden, Magnolia Consulting, LLC

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Civil Engineering

infrastructure management to their future careers.To date, faculty members from ten institutions have used the IVS. Data analysis is ongoing(Roberts & Haden, 2016).Lessons Learned and Next StepsThe project leadership team reflected on the success of the lesson development process andarrived at the following insights:  The face-to-face opportunity afforded by the workshop is essential to building community and to brainstorming effective and interesting content  It is essential that attendees complete their learning outcomes for each lesson ahead of time.  Teams should be diverse in every possible aspect to ensure effective material development.  A deadline for submittal needs to be defined clearly.  The CIT

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

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tonya Lynn Nilsson P.E., Santa Clara University; Camilla M. Saviz P.E., University of the Pacific; David A Saftner, University of Minnesota Duluth

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Civil Engineering

Count of Studentsfrom which to draw conclusions. 25Students were provided space to offer 20 Stronglycomments on each statement. Overall, the 15 Agreecomments reflected the positive effect ofcandy on the classroom atmosphere and in 10 Disagree Stronglyproviding incentives to participate, as

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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

Authors

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

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

careers to solvesocietal challenges that mitigate and prepare for climate change and its global implications forsustainability. Attached below is the survey instrument developed and currently undergoing validatingand reliability testing.AcknowledgementsThis material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No.1635534. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material arethose of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.ReferencesABET. (2013). Criteria for accrediting engineering programs, 2014 - 2015. Retrieved from http://www.abet.org/eac-criteria-2014-2015/Allenby, B., Murphy, C., Allen, D., & Davidson, C. (2009

Conference Session

Innovative Pedagogies for Facilitating Student-driven Learning Experiences

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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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Civil Engineering

context of the student’s temperaments as determined by the Keirsey Temperament Sorter.Results are presented discussing the impact of team composition on both team and peer ratings.Literature ReviewEngineering curricula have been historically very technically focused, with larger classes focusedon a specific engineering topic1. This style of instruction does not accurately reflect anengineer’s job requirements, which often include multi-disciplinary problem-solving andworking in groups. Under recent ABET guidance, there has been an increased push for project-based learning that integrates complex, group problem-solving to better align with employer’sneeds2. There is a large body of research related to how to best select individuals for

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Integrating Sustainability and Social Responsibility into the Curriculum

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Civil Engineering

potential future event, allows PBL and ELT to worktogether.Furthermore, ELT instruction can be recognized by analyzing the student engagement with theproblem presented. Anderson identified a few indicators of ELT instruction: • Students engaged in EBL are involved through their senses, feelings, and intellect, at varying levels. • Students can recognize and relate lessons to personal learning experiences. • Students can reflect upon earlier experiences and transform them into deeper understanding.20Therefore, given the complex nature of sustainability problems and the PBL and ELT pedagogy,realistic problems that draw on students’ past experiences may be an effective way to meet theASCE and ABET goals as it pertains to teaching

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

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Julie E. Fogarty, California State University, Sacramento

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Diversity

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Civil Engineering

have easy access to technology or the time to spend preparing forclass due to other obligations such as work.AcknowledgementThis research received no specific grant from any funding agency in the public, commercial, ornot-for-profit sectors. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed inthis paper are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the university.ReferencesBishop, J.L. and Verlager, M.A. (2013) “The Flipped Classroom: A Survey of the Research” Proc. of 120nd ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, ASEE, Washington, D.C.Bishop, J.L., and Verlager, M.A. (2013) “Testing the Flipped Classroom with Model-Elicting Activities and Video Lectures in a Mid-Level Undergraduate Course

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

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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

educational programs as it is a tool to evaluate or promotestudents’ learning and guide the instruction process. There are many different ways to assessstudent knowledge1. The methods used depend on what the instructor wants to accomplish andwhen/how often, the assessment takes place. The question types used in assessment methods canbe multiple-choice, short answer, open-ended, essays, matching, and true or false and can beincorporated in written reflections, quizzes, assignments, and others2. A commonly acceptedassessment instrument used for both diagnostic and formative purposes is concept inventories3,which refer to any kind of research-based assessment techniques that measure conceptualunderstanding4. Using concept inventories helps instructors

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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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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

for students and teachers 4) It must make connections to the outside world and support core learning values.One objective of an effective learning environment is to promote deep learning by students.Entwistle & Peterson11 summarize guidelines for learning environments that promote deeplearning. These include relating new to prior knowledge, providing extensive examples todevelop accurate concepts, encouraging reflection and providing opportunities for discussionsnot just about the course content but also about the learning process. Struyven et al.12 describedthe role of the student in learning environment and provided suggestions for teachers to createenvironments that improve student perceptions of the environment, thereby

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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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Janey Camp P.E., Vanderbilt University; Leslie Nolen, American Society of Civil Engineers; Carolyn Sofman, American Society of Civil Engineers

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Diversity

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Civil Engineering

, ASCE updated the series findings to reflect currentconditions, Failure to Act: Closing the Infrastructure Investment Gap for America's EconomicFuture (available at http://www.asce.org/failuretoact/). These reports cover 10 of the 16categories addressed by the Report Card for America’s Infrastructure, and give specific figureson the cost of infrastructure inefficiencies, including the: • cost to each family’s disposable income, • impact to American jobs, • added cost to U.S. businesses, and • overall impact to the U.S. economy. Figure 2: Failure to Act: Closing the Infrastructure Investment Gap for America's Economic FutureThe 2011 and 2012 infrastructure sector-specific reports of the Failure