Curriculum Through the VIP+ Program Michel Khourya, Georges Nasra, Abbas Tarhinib, Evan Fakhourya, Pierre Rahme*,a a School of Engineering, Lebanese American University, Lebanon b Adnan Kassar School of Business, Lebanese American University, Lebanon *Corresponding Author: pierre.rahme@lau.edu.lbAbstract: The Vertically Integrated Projects (VIP) model offers a transformative approach to highereducation by bringing together undergraduate and graduate students with faculty in interdisciplinaryteams to tackle complex, long-term and large-scale projects. At the Lebanese American University, thismodel has evolved into the VIP+ program, an
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(VIP) Courses into University Curricula Michel Khourya, Georges Nasra, Abbas Tarhinib, Evan Fakhourya, Pierre Rahme*,a a School of Engineering, Lebanese American University, Lebanon b Adnan Kassar School of Business, Lebanese American University, Lebanon *Corresponding Author: pierre.rahme@lau.edu.lbAbstract: The integration of Vertically Integrated Projects (VIP) courses into university curricula representsa transformative approach to higher education, aimed at enhancing students’ academic experiences whilefostering interdisciplinary collaboration and long-term research engagement. VIP courses bridge the gapbetween traditional classroom
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Paper ID #45979Engagement in Practice: Lessons Learned from Using COAST to Teach EnvironmentalModelingDr. Daniel B Oerther P.E., Missouri University of Science and Technology Professor Daniel B. Oerther, PhD, PE joined the faculty of the Missouri University of Science and Technology in 2010 as the John A. and Susan Mathes Chair of Civil Engineering after serving for ten years on the faculty of the University of Cincinnati where he was head of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. Professor Oerther is internationally recognized for leadership of engineers, sanitarians, and nurses promoting the practice the
engineering analysis and design skills needs with consideration of public learned through the first three years of their undergraduate health, safety, and welfare, as well as education, in conjunction with (2) the engineering design global, cultural, social, environmental process taught in ME170A/B. Solutions must be tested and economic factors. against design requirements. Ability to function effectively on a Work as part of a team to design and develop an engineering team whose members together provide system. Students will leverage their technical expertise, while leadership, create a collaborative and relying on and collaborating with teammates with different inclusive environment, establish
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. The practicum’s successdepends on the cooperation of two Habitat for Humanity sites, which reserve Wednesdayafternoons for the students. This flexibility allows the instructor to rotate between sites, ensuringstudents gain diverse experiences and adapt to construction schedules affected by weather.References[1] Hobson, Rosalyn S. "The changing face of classroom instructional methods: service learningand design in a robotics course." In Frontiers in Education Conference, 2000. 30th Annual, vol.2, pp. F3C-20. IEEE, 2000[2] Jacoby, B., and Assoc., Service Learning in Higher Education, Jossey-Bass, SF, CA, 1996.[3] Brandenberger, J.W., "Developmental Psychology and Service-Learning: A TheoreticalFramework," p. 68 in R. Bringle and D. Duffy
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is passionate about developing engineers’ sociotechnical competency to prepare them to address complex global sustainability challengesDr. Monroe Weber-Shirk, Cornell UniversityMr. William H Pennock, New Jersey Institute of TechnologyCherish C. Vance, The Ohio State University Cherish C. Vance (she/her), a PhD candidate at Texas A&M, teaches in the Department of Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering at The Ohio State University. She co-created the Engineering for Sustainable Development specialization and instructs several courses in that space; she also provides sociotechnical pedagogy insights through the ESD curriculum guidance, development, and deployment. Her research pursuits include sense of
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transition of the new teachers into the CoP. Getting funding for capacity building and professionaldevelopment support for the instructors, is a priority and continues to be one of the key challenges in our work,aimed at improving on both their engineering knowledge and skills hence improving the content delivery in class.References[1] D. A. Delaine et al., “A systematic literature review of reciprocity in engineeringservice‐learning/community engagement,” J. Eng. Educ., 2023, doi: 10.1002/jee.20561.[2] P. Lumb, “Strategic International Partnerships: Global North and Global South Discourses,” Comp. Int.Educ. Éducation Comparée Int., vol. 51, no. 2, pp. 110–126, 2023, doi: 10.5206/cie-eci.v51i2.15155.[3] B. I. Omodan, “Building reciprocal
learningopportunities. It discusses how participants were encouraged to explore their identity formationand its impact on STEM career development while fostering a sense of belonging and self-efficacy in their fields. Using a mixed methods evaluation and assessment approach, findingssuggest several implications: (a) an increase in participants' awareness and skills within STEMfields, potentially enhancing interest in these areas; (b) a greater understanding of social changepartnerships and their integration into higher education research; and (c) transformed practicesthat could prepare more students for STEM careers. Emphasizing educational research inengineering and community engagement, this paper discusses the critical importance ofpromoting access, respect
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Paper ID #47383Community Developed Water Supply a Case Study of a Sustainable Model inHampstead, St. Mary, JamaicaMr. Omar McFarlane Sweeney, University of Florida Omar McFarlane Sweeney is an engineering professional with over thirty years of experience specializing in Civil, Construction Engineering, and Project Management. Throughout his professional career, he has successfully executed several major Government-related infrastructure projects. He is a consultant lecturer in Civil Engineering at the Heriot- Watt University, Scotland and sits on the Engineering Faculty Advisory Boards of the University of the West
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Paper ID #49407Engagement in Practice: A cornerstone design course fusing the engineeringdesign process with community engagement in context-based designProf. Rachel H Sangree, The Johns Hopkins University Rachel H. Sangree is an Associate Teaching Professor in the Department of Civil and Systems Engineering at Johns Hopkins University, where she teaches courses in civil and structural engineering and manages the part-time Master of Civil Engineering program through Johns Hopkins Engineering for Professionals program. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Engagement in
Paper ID #46831Engagement in Practice: Bridging the Gap between Industry, Universities,and K-12 OutreachJasmine N Patel, Georgia Institute of Technology Jasmine Patel is a Research Associate at Georgia Institute of Technology’s Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics, and Computing (CEISMC). She specializes in invention education and informal STEM learning within K-12 settings. Her work involves research into the implementation and effects of educational interventions. In her role, Jasmine collaborates with a diverse group of K-12 students, educators, and administrators to develop and execute research and
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, and Abdelouahab Eskawi. In addition, we would like to acknowledge and thankJoe Margaret Claudio, Bridget O’Connell, and Dr. Russell Ceballos for their invaluable help andcontributions to this study.Approved by the CCC IRB protocol IRB2018007.References[1] J. Whittaker, B. McLennan, and J. Handmer, “A review of informal volunteerism in emergencies and disasters: Definition, opportunities and challenges,” Int. J. Disaster Risk Reduct., vol. 13, pp. 358–368, Sep. 2015, doi: 10.1016/j.ijdrr.2015.07.010.[2] C. A. Flanagan, T. Kim, J. Collura, and M. A. Kopish, “Community Service and Adolescents’ Social Capital,” J. Res. Adolesc., vol. 25, no. 2, pp. 295–309, Jun. 2015, doi: 10.1111/jora.12137.[3] A. Van Goethem, A. Van Hoof, B. Orobio
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Paper ID #46176[Traditional Research Paper] Integrating Service-Based Learning in EngineeringEducation: Enhancing Social and Professional Skills through CommunityProjectsProf. Jose Manuel Fuentes-Cid, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile Jos´e Manuel Fuentes-Cid is the Academic Secretary of the Construction Engineering program at the School of Engineering, Universidad Andr´es Bello in Santiago, Chile. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Engineering, a Master’s in Project Management, and a Master’s in Higher Education Teaching. Jos´e Manuel has a strong background in academic management, teaching, and the
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a generation of engineers capable of engaging with the world’s most pressingchallenges. By centering cultural awareness and inclusion in educational practices, we can createa more equitable, innovative, and impactful engineering profession.[1] Glass, C. R., & Westmont, C. M., “Comparative effects of belongingness on the academicsuccess and cross-cultural interactions of domestic and international students,” InternationalJournal of Intercultural Relations, 38, 106-119, 2014.[2] Strayhorn, T. L., College students’ sense of belonging: A key to educational success for allstudents (2nd ed.). Routledge, 2019.[3] Hagerty, B. M., & Patusky, K. L., “Developing a measure of sense of belonging,” NursingResearch, 44(1), 9–13, 1995.[4] Johnson
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the U.S. East Coast highlighted in red (b) (Ismael et al., 2024).3.2 Environmental justiceSouthside Norfolk exemplifies the intersection of environmental injustice and systemic inequity,enduring disproportionate climate-related risks without sufficient investment in mitigation oradaptive infrastructure. Its low-lying geography, aging stormwater systems, and lack of robustflood protection leave it highly susceptible to recurrent flooding, a pattern consistent withnational trends where communities of color and low-income populations face disproportionateenvironmental burdens (Hauer et al., 2020; Tran & Lakshmi, 2024). These inequities are furtherexacerbated by limited community participation in decision-making processes, as floodmanagement
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Paper ID #45539[Work in Progress] Decolonizing humanitarian engineering education to achievelocally led development: Methods and strategies for Colombia and beyond.Dr. Juan C. Lucena, Colorado School of Mines Juan Lucena is Professor and Director of Humanitarian Engineering Undergraduate Programs at the Colorado School of Mines (CSM). Juan obtained a Ph.D. in Science and Technology Studies (STS) from Virginia Tech and a MS in STS and BS in Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering fro ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 [Work in Progress] Decolonizing humanitarian engineering education to achieve