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Committee on Effective Teaching Presents: Models, Models, & More Models

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Philip Warren Plugge, Central Washington University

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

Paper ID #38794A Hands-On Concrete Laboratory Framework for Construction Manage-mentEducationDr. Philip Warren Plugge, Central Washington University Dr. Plugge is an full professor at Central Washington University in Ellensburg, Washington teaching heavy civil construction management. Professor Plugge has earned a Ph.D. in Education and Human Resource Studies with a focus in Civil Construction Management. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 A Hands-On Concrete Laboratory Framework for Construction Management Education P. Warren

Conference Session

Committee on Educational Policy Presents: Pillars of Our Classrooms

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nirmala Gnanapragasam, Seattle University

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

Paper ID #39150Client-Focused Technical Writing through Laboratory Report Preparationsin Geotechnical Engineering: A Case StudyDr. Nirmala Gnanapragasam, Seattle University Dr. Nirmala Gnanapragasam is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Seattle University. She also serves as the Design Coordinator for the department’s capstone design program. She is a licensed professional engineer in the State of Washington. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Client-Focused Technical Writing through Laboratory Report Preparations in

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Joint Session: Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division and Civil Engineering Division

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

M A Karim, Kennesaw State University; Youngguk Seo, Kennesaw State University; Parth Bhavsar, Kennesaw State University

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL), Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

Conference Session

Joint Session: Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division and Civil Engineering Division

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Simon Thomas Ghanat P.E., The Citadel; Ronald W. Welch P.E., The Citadel; William J. Davis P.E., The Citadel

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL), Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

Paper ID #43345The Implementation and Assessment of the Effectiveness of Peer-TeachingInstructional Technique in Lecture and Laboratory CoursesDr. Simon Thomas Ghanat P.E., The Citadel Dr. Simon Ghanat is an Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at The Citadel (Charleston, S.C.). He received his Ph.D., M.S., and B.S. degrees in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Arizona State University. His research interests include Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering and Engineering Education.Dr. Ronald W. Welch P.E., The Citadel Ron Welch (P.E.) received his B.S. degree in Engineering Mechanics from the

Conference Session

Joint Session: Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division and Civil Engineering Division

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dave Kim, Washington State University, Vancouver; Charles Riley P.E., Oregon Institute of Technology; John D Lynch, Washington State University; Ken Lulay P.E., University of Portland; Sean St. Clair, Oregon Institute of Technology

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL), Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

Paper ID #42124Impact of Learning Transfer-focused Lab Writing Modules to the WritingInstructional Materials by Engineering Lab InstructorsDr. Dave Kim, Washington State University, Vancouver Dr. Dave Kim is Professor and Mechanical Engineering Program Coordinator in the School of Engineering and Computer Science at Washington State University Vancouver. His teaching and research have been in the areas of engineering materials, fracture mechanics, and manufacturing processes. In particular, he has been very active in pedagogical research in the area of writing pedagogy in engineering laboratory courses. Dr. Kim and his

Conference Session

Joint Session: Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division and Civil Engineering Division

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yingxiao Song, Muskingum University

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL), Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

great importancefor students across a wide array of disciplines, including civil, mechanical, and aerospaceengineering, among others [5]. This field is dedicated to analyzing bodies that are either at rest orin a state of equilibrium, where the net forces and moments are balanced. The pedagogicalapproach to teaching statics commonly encompasses both lectures and laboratory sessions,providing a comprehensive learning experience. Typically introduced at the sophomore level orfirst year engineering projects, this course builds upon the foundational knowledge acquired inintroductory engineering courses i.e. CAD. At this stage, most students may not have delved intomechanical design. However, towards the conclusion of the statics course, an

Conference Session

Committee on Instructional Technology Presents: Gamers

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Benjamin D. Goffin, University of Virginia; Lindsay Ivey Burden

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

Paper ID #39220Design and Application of an Open-Science Electrical Resistivity Meterto Make Geotechnical Laboratory Education More Relevant and EngagingBenjamin D. Goffin, University of Virginia Benjamin D. Goffin previously earned a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Technology from Blue- field State University and a Master of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Virginia. He gained several years of practical experience with an engineering firm in the greater Boston area prior to re- joining the University of Virginia and undertaking his doctoral work. Funded through a Jefferson Scholars

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL) Technical Session - Instructional Technology 1

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph Speight P.E., United States Military Academy; Brett Rocha P.E., United States Military Academy; Brock E. Barry P.E., United States Military Academy

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

promising course of action hasbeen the migration to develop the “classatory”. This is a trend in higher education whereclassrooms and laboratories join in a single space. Such spaces maximize classroom squarefootage and help to create a more active learning environment. This case study paper showcasesan ability to develop these multi-use spaces at a fraction of the cost. This shows how seeminglysmall, deliberate decisions can lead to a more significant number of more effective and engagingclassrooms.IntroductionFor many years in higher level education, it was assumed that engineering labs had to beexpansive, dedicated buildings filled with expensive equipment. And in many universities, that’sstill the case. However, in Educating the Engineer of

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Committee on Effective Teaching Presents: Evaluation, Assessment, & Performance

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Charles Riley, Oregon Institute of Technology; Dave Kim, Washington State University, Vancouver; Ken Lulay, P.E., University of Portland; John D. Lynch, Washington State University, Vancouver; Sean St. Clair, P.E., Oregon Institute of Technology

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

complete instructional strategy that seeks to address student conceptual understanding.Dr. Dave Kim, Washington State University, Vancouver Dr. Dave Kim is Professor and Mechanical Engineering Program Coordinator in the School of Engineer- ing and Computer Science at Washington State University Vancouver. His teaching and research have been in the areas of engineering materials, fracture mechanics, and manufacturing processes. In par- ticular, he has been very active in pedagogical research in the area of writing pedagogy in engineering laboratory courses. Dr. Kim and his collaborators attracted close to $1M in research grants to study writ- ing transfer of engineering undergraduates. For technical research, he has a

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL) Technical Session - Effective Teaching 4

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Charles Riley, Oregon Institute of Technology

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

measure response, and their mobile phone turns out to be a very good tool for this.Finally, they need a way to solve for the dynamic response of the structure based on an arbitraryblast loading and you happen to have introduced a spreadsheet implementation of Newmark’smethod. All the pieces are in place; let’s see what the students do!This paper describes the implementation and results of a blast loading experiment using aircannons and the resulting student responses. Exam performance was comparable to students in aprevious offering without the laboratory. Laboratory reports provided insight consistent withprior studies of problem-based learning and that support theories that experimentation labs maybe more effective than verification

Conference Session

Committee on Effective Teaching Presents: Teaching Mode Active-ated

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ghada M. Gad, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Monica Palomo, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Wen Cheng, P.E., California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

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Diversity

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

. PhD. Civil Engineering, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS , May 2008. Dr. Palomo is currently a Professor in the Civil Engineering Department at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (Cal Poly Pomona). In this position, Dr. Palomo is responsible for teaching courses such as Introduction to Civil Engineering; Hydraulics; Water and Wastewater Treatment; Groundwater Mechanics; Research Experience of Undergraduate Students; and Engineering Outreach Service Learning courses, among others. She is also a faculty advisor for the California Water Environment Association (CWEA), and Engineers Without Boarders (EWB) student chapters. Additionally, Dr. Palomo is the CE Water Analysis laboratory director and

Conference Session

Committee on Effective Teaching Presents: Models, Models, & More Models

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Adebayo Iyanuoluwa Olude, Morgan State University; Oludare Adegbola Owolabi, P.E., Morgan State University; Pelumi Olaitan Abiodun, Morgan State University; Hannah Abedoh, Morgan State University; Frank Efe; Petronella A James, Morgan State University; Celeste Chavis, P.E., Morgan State University; Eazaz Sadeghvaziri, Morgan State University ; Di Yang; Neda Bazyar Shourabi, Pennsylvania State University, Berks Campus; Mulugeta T. Dugda, Morgan State University; Krishna Bista; Jumoke 'Kemi' Ladeji-Osias, Morgan State University

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Diversity

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

devices, thereby promoting active participation during classroom teaching.Much of the current literature on hands-on pedagogy suggests that its interactive nature increasesstudents' engagement in engineering disciplines. Ikiriko et al. [9] investigated the impact of ahome-based measurement of strain experiment. They found increased student motivational levelsin the civil engineering discipline following a pre- and post-experimental survey. According toChowdhury et al., [10] most engineering programs require hands-on workshop facilities toconduct educational laboratory activities to achieve academic objectives. Hands-on pedagogyachieves better learning outcomes using portable multifunction instruments to substitute largerlaboratory instruments [7

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL) Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Fahmida Rahman, Rowan University; Aaron Nolan, Rowan University; Kauser Jahan, Rowan University; Eric DuBois

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

is not an ABET requirement.Traditionally, surveying courses have emphasized lecture sessions covering surveying principlesand methodologies, complemented by laboratory exercises particular to various surveyingmethods and utilizing surveying instruments [5]. However, alongside this conventional approach,PBL is being introduced, offering students hands-on experience in applying theoreticalknowledge to real-world scenarios [4]. PBL encourages critical thinking, interdisciplinarycollaboration, and the development of essential professional skills such as problem-solving,communication, and project management. Prince and Felder present strong evidence thatinductive teaching methods are more effective than traditional deductive teaching methods

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Committee on Educational Policy Presents: Pillars of Professional Development

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zsuzsa Balogh, Metropolitan State University of Denver; Zita Mangné Kardos, University of Pécs, Hungary, EU; Tamas Juhasz, University of Pecs, Hungary, EU

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

effectiveness ofremote laboratories and by providing opportunities for student-to-student interactions in theremote learning environment. These recommendations seek to increase the resilience ofengineering education by enhancing its preparedness for natural disasters, pandemics, energycrises, wars, or other unexpected circumstances.Keywords: engineering education, remote learning, survey1. IntroductionThe COVID-19 pandemic necessitated an expedited adaptation of engineering higher educationprograms to alternatives to the in-person classroom, usually by adopting some form of onlineteaching and learning. There are three main types of online-learning environments: synchronous,asynchronous, and hybrid. In the synchronous online environment, instructional

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL) Poster Session

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sarah Jane Christian P.E., Carnegie Mellon University; Fethiye Ozis, Carnegie Mellon University; Katherine Ann Flanigan; Joe Dallas Moore, Carnegie Mellon University; Gerald J. Wang, Carnegie Mellon University

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

Paper ID #39288Board 36: Case Study: Sequential Development of Sensing Skills in aCivil and Environmental Engineering CurriculumDr. Sarah Jane Christian P.E., Carnegie Mellon University Sarah Christian serves as an Associate Teaching Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University. She is interested in curricular innovation including integrating applications of emerging technology into projects and laboratory experiences, project-based learning, cur- ricular content threading, methods for instilling teamwork skills, and implementing pedagogical methods that help students to

Conference Session

Committee on Instructional Technology Presents: Gamers

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Scott M. Katalenich, Ph.D., United States Military Academy; James Ledlie Klosky, P.E., United States Military Academy; Roderick Wilson; Kevin Taylor Scruggs, United States Military Academy

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

concept to show how GFCIs and ACFIs function during an episode thatoriginally aired in January 2023 [11]; that demonstration board was made to look like what ahomeowner might find at home with a circuit breaker panel neatly installed and surrounded bydrywall. These demonstration boards differ in scope from the one developed for use by studentsof infrastructure and discussed herein. This power demonstration board is specifically designedto be presented by a trained and certified laboratory technician who, in concert with theinstructor, can show students what the system looks like behind the drywall. Beyondunderstanding how to properly wire a system, this board uses measurements of voltage, current,power, and resistance to show, in real-time, how

Conference Session

Committee on Professional Practice Presents: Topics in the Academic-Industry Zone

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brad Wambeke, United States Air Force Academy; Joel Sloan, United States Air Force Academy; Timothy E. Frank, United States Air Force Academy; Daphne DePorres, United States Air Force Academy

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

engineering courses.Approximately 75 students take the course annually. Most are civil engineering majors atUSAFA, but approximately one-third of the students come from other military colleges andReserve Officer Training Corps programs from around the country. The course includes fieldtrips, lab exercises, and hands-on activities intended to give students a practical frame-of-reference that is helpful in subsequent analysis and design courses.Most activities consist of some pre-reading, a short classroom lesson, the hands-on portion, andfinally a quiz or laboratory practical exercise. Both the quizzes and practical exercises serve aslow stakes assessments. Faculty develop the course materials and teach the classroom lesson,but to execute the hands-on

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL) Poster Session

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bettina Jeanine Casad, University of Missouri, St. Louis; Monica Palomo, P.E., California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Erika Robb Larkins; Natalie Mladenov; Matthew E. Verbyla, San Diego State University

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

(CWEA), and Engineers Without Boarders (EWB) student chapters. Additionally, Dr. Palomo is the CE Water Analysis laboratory director and coordinates all teaching, research and safety training activities in the engineering laboratory. Dr. Palomo conducts research in surface water quality improvement via natural treatment systems, water and wastewater treatment processes, and water education. She is involved in outreach programs for K-12 students to increase the participation of Hispanic female students in STEM fieldsDr. Erika Robb Larkins Associate Professor of Anthropology and SociologyNatalie MladenovDr. Matthew E. Verbyla, San Diego State University Dr. Matthew E. Verbyla is an Assistant Professor of Environmental

Conference Session

Committee on Effective Teaching Presents: Models, Models, & More Models

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paulina Robles, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Gabrielle Rose Favro, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Anahid Behrouzi, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Abby Lentz

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

various loading conditions, • Digital library of three-dimensional (3-D) components for students to rapidly assemble a stacked shear wall they have designed to be able to investigate load flow and constructability in both 2-D and 3-D views.Other course material included a homework packet based on a two-story residential projectcompleted by the instructor’s firm, a handout that guides students through the analysis ofmembers under bi-axial loading, and presentation material contributed by a firm with anexpertise in mass timber (as alternative to hosting a guest presenter). Additional course activitiesinclude visits to a local project site and the college’s large-scale laboratory to learn about timberconstruction and behavior from

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL) Technical Session - Instructional Technology 2

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kaiyuan Wang, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Yuxiang Zhao, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Ishfaq Aziz, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Mohamad Alipour, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

deformation. To achieve this goal, our design requires the user to movetheir hands at a speed inversely proportional to the member stiffness, stopping deformation ifthis constraint is violated. To assess the effectiveness of these techniques, we introduce threegame scenes within our study with beams under tension, compression, bending, and torsion.Preliminary results from an early pilot user study show the promise of the proposed platformin inducing a sense of stiffness. The proposed application provides a promising pathway forimmersive experiential learning of engineering concepts that would otherwise requireexpensive laboratory experiments.IntroductionStructural mechanics involves studying members' force and displacement distribution underdifferent

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Committee on Instructional Technology Presents: Gamers

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Damith Tennakoon, York University, Canada; Alexandro Salvatore Di Nunzio, York University, Canada; Mojgan A. Jadidi, P.E., York University, Canada

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

damitht6@my.yorku.ca, a.d.n50@hotmail.com, mjadidi@yorku.caKEY WORDS: Virtual Reality, Engineering Education, Earth systems, Experiential EducationABSTRACT:Learning complex engineering concepts in varying fields, from learning how to prototype a circuit on a breadboard all the way tolearning about the complex geological features that make up well known terrains, require hands-on experience as well as accessto sophisticated equipment. In the former situation, many educational institutions can afford lab equipment such as electroniccomponents and large laboratory workplaces. However, there are instances where purchasing expensive equipment for learningis not a viable option. In the latter case, learning about the geological features of a place such

Conference Session

ASCE Liasion Committee Presents: All Things ASCE

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew K. Swenty, Virginia Military Institute; Benjamin Z. Dymond, University of Minnesota Duluth

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Diversity

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

, mechanics of materials, soil mechanics with a laboratory,civil engineering materials, and introductory structural analysis. Furthermore, over 70% ofprograms offer the following topics in a required or elective undergraduate course: dynamics,steel I, reinforced concrete I, and foundations. While many programs offer a robust list ofgraduate course offerings in their catalogs, none of the programs require the following coursesand fewer than 40% of universities made them available to students in undergraduate programs:seismic, wind, finite element methods, structural dynamics, steel II, concrete II, masonry design,prestressed concrete, and bridge design. The data showed that universities conferring graduatedegrees offered more courses, but only some

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL) Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Adebayo Iyanuoluwa Olude, Morgan State University; Pelumi Olaitan Abiodun, Morgan State University; Oludare Adegbola Owolabi P.E., Morgan State University

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Diversity

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

, modeling, simulation assignments,laboratory procedures, field activities, and capstone projects [11]. A primary purpose of hands-on activities is to provide learners with actual experiences that allow them to apply engineeringskills to reinforce knowledge and directly observe the outcomes of their efforts, which leads todeeper learning.In this study, a hands-on approach called, the Experiment-Centric Pedagogy (ECP) wasimplemented. This pedagogy has been found to actively engage learners by utilizing affordable,safe, and portable electronics in various educational settings (classrooms or laboratories). ECPcombines problem-solving exercises and constructive learning methods with a hands-on,portable multifunction tool that can be used in place of

Conference Session

Committee on Educational Policy Presents: Pillars of Student Development

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kejun Wen, Jackson State University; Na Li, Jackson State University

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Diversity

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

during the I-CUREs session for students to gain a betterunderstanding of civil engineering in a comprehensive manner.During the lab tour, students were given a realistic view of theprofession and were able to develop a sense of professionalcognition. Through immersive observation and participation,such as listening to senior or graduate students introducing thefunction of each lab, what they are doing recently in these labs,including the show of drones flying and controlling, 3-Dprinting, the concrete canoe building, etc., students will knowhow the profession fits them and if they intend to learn it in thefuture. Likewise, high school students have the same opportunity tovisit laboratories, observe and participate in cutting-edgetechnology

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL) - ASCE Collaborations

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel Ivan Castaneda, James Madison University; Afeefa Rahman, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Casey J Rodgers, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Patricia Clayton, Wake Forest University; Dion Karean Coward; Jacob Henschen, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Tanya Kunberger P.E., University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown; Leslie Nolen, American Society of Civil Engineers; Pinar Omur-Ozbek, Colorado State University; Monica Palomo, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Carolyn M Rodak, State University of New York, Polytechnic Institute; David A Saftner, University of Minnesota Duluth

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Diversity

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

. PhD. Civil Engineering, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS , May 2008. Dr. Palomo is currently a Professor in the Civil Engineering Department at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (Cal Poly Pomona). In this position, Dr. Palomo is responsible for teaching courses such as Introduction to Civil Engineering; Hydraulics; Water and Wastewater Treatment; Groundwater Mechanics; Research Experience of Undergraduate Students; and Engineering Outreach Service Learning courses, among others. She is also a faculty advisor for the California Water Environment Association (CWEA), and Engineers Without Boarders (EWB) student chapters. Additionally, Dr. Palomo is the CE Water Analysis laboratory director and

Conference Session

Committee on Effective Teaching Presents: Teaching Mode Active-ated

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Casper Harteveld, Northeastern University; Victoria Bennett, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Yevgeniya V. Zastavker, Olin College of Engineering; Usama El Shamy, P.E., Southern Methodist University; Binod Tiwari, University of Michigan; Anirban De, P.E., Manhattan College; Xenia Wirth; Kejun Wen, Jackson State University; David A Saftner, University of Minnesota Duluth; Beena Ajmera, Iowa State University; Scott Brandenberg, University of California, Los Angeles; Alison Rose Kennicutt, York College of Pennsylvania; Surya Sarat Chandra Congress; Anthony Tessari; Mehdi Omidvar; Ashly Cabas

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

suggested laboratory report assignment(sample prompt for report and model report available to instructors). In this section, we providea detailed “gameflow” description that depicts what happens in the game. 3Figure 1. Students playing GeoExplorer in the geotechnical engineering lab and at home.Gameplay. After registering on the website and starting up the VE, the gameplay involves fourkey stages: Driving (players need to drive to the correct location of where the CPT needs tohappen), Preparation (players need to take a number of steps that are essential before conductinga CPT (e.g., clean the cone, level the truck)), CPT (the actual CPT occurs, which

Conference Session

Committee on Educational Policy Presents: Pillars of Our Curriculum

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rebeka Yocum, Oregon Institute of Technology; Vikash Gayah, Pennsylvania State University

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

88% of responding universities offered an introductorycourse in transportation with 79% of responding universities requiring the course forundergraduate students in the civil engineering department. These courses ranged from three tofour credit hours, with 26% including a laboratory component. The lack of laboratorycomponents coupled with the discovery of only 85% of faculty having a transportationengineering background beg for further investigation into the state of transportation engineeringcurricula nationwide. The final question of the survey asked respondents to suggestmodifications to their university’s introductory transportation engineering courses. Mostrespondents suggested adding a laboratory to the introductory course or adding a

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL) Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Afeefa Rahman, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Casey J Rodgers, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Jacob Henschen, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

and readings, and students gain hands-onexperience in structured laboratory exercises. The laboratory exercises provide experience withmixture design and material testing that will become critical when the project begins. Thelectures include specialized content regarding the rheology of cementitious materials and thefundamentals of 3D printing as students begin to work on the project. The timeline for theexperimentation and subsequent deliverables under this project is organized as follows:(i)Experimental Mixture Development and Test Development Report Submission: Thebrief, memorandum report detailing the experimental process and test development for themortar mixture is submitted two weeks after the project is initiated. The report composes

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL) Technical Session - Effective Teaching 1

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jessica Momanyi, William Paterson University; Grace Panther, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Heidi A. Diefes-Dux, University of Nebraska, Lincoln

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

peer-to-peer interaction on average compared to the SpringSemesters. When considering other variables that influenced this phenomenon in the data, it wasfound that more lab classes were offered in the Fall than in the Spring. Since most lab activitiesin the civil engineering department are executed in groups, there is naturally more opportunityfor peer-to-peer interaction to be embedded in the course syllabi. This is consistent with thecommentary of Fiesel and Rosa on the objective of laboratory activities in undergraduateengineering education, specifically, to “work effectively in teams, including [a] structure [for]individual and joint accountability; assign roles, responsibilities, and tasks; monitor progress;meet deadlines; and integrate

Conference Session

Committee on Educational Policy Presents: Holistic Program Topics

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Margaret A. Hunter, Hofstra University; Lynn A. Albers, Hofstra University; Salvador Rojas-Murillo, Hofstra University

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Diversity

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

advancedstudents the dissolved iron level can be tested. Students utilize pool filter sand, zeolite andactivated carbon to design filters to remove the dissolved and particulate iron. Each item is givena cost and students develop the best performance for the least cost using a Water Quality Index.The activity has been utilized in an after school program, in a first-year program course and willbe utilized in a unit processes laboratory course for civil engineers. Data will be collected for thefirst-year course and the civil engineering course. The activity in the past renditions did not includea component about social justice and equal access to infrastructure. For this paper, the activity willbe framed in terms of access to safe water and environmental