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Conference Session
Integrating Computer-based Technology in the Civil Engineering Classroom
Collection
2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Ayhan Irfanoglu, Purdue University; Yating Chang, Purdue University
Tagged Divisions
Civil Engineering
AC 2009-1036: INTRODUCING EARTHQUAKE ENGINEERING THROUGHSIMULTANEOUS IN-CLASS AND WEB-CAST LECTURES: ANINTERNATIONAL EXPEDITION TO A MEGAPOLIS AT SEISMIC RISKAyhan Irfanoglu, Purdue University Ayhan Irfanoglu is an assistant professor of civil engineering at Purdue University. He received his bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from the Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey, and master’s and doctoral degrees in civil/structural engineering from California Institute of Technology. Prior to joining the School of Civil Engineering at Purdue University, Dr. Irfanoglu worked for five years at Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, an engineering consulting company. His primary research
Conference Session
Using Information Technology to Create New Information Resources
Collection
2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Nestor Osorio, Northern Illinois University; Andrew Otieno, Northern Illinois University
Tagged Divisions
Engineering Libraries
AC 2009-1061: THE NATIONAL SCIENCE DIGITAL LIBRARY AS A PLATFORMFOR AN ENGINEERING EDUCATION DATABASE.Nestor Osorio, Northern Illinois University Nestor L. Osorio is professor and subject specialist for science and engineering at Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL, e-mail: nosorio@niu.edu.Andrew Otieno, Northern Illinois University Andrew W. Otieno is associate professor at the Department of Technology, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL, e-mail: otieno@ceet.niu.edu. Page 14.1235.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 The National Science Digital Library as a Platform for an
Conference Session
Laboratory Development and Technology in the Civil Engineering Classroom
Collection
2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
David Torick, University of Pittsburgh; Dan Budny, University of Pittsburgh
Tagged Divisions
Civil Engineering
AC 2009-1159: THE DEVELOPMENT OF A PORTABLE FLUIDS LAB FOR CIVILAND ENVIRONMENTAL UNDERGRADUATESDavid Torick, University of PittsburghDan Budny, University of Pittsburgh Page 14.1198.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Adjusting the Curriculum in the Fluid Mechanics Course by Modifying the Laboratory SettingAbstractMany fluids laboratory facilities and their associated student laboratory experiences were builtback in the 1960-1970 time frames. They typically consisted of large facilities that included windtunnels, flumes, wet wells, pump stations, etc. Today these laboratories are physically andpedagogically out dated and the
Conference Session
Integrating Computer-based Technology in the Civil Engineering Classroom
Collection
2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Vinod Lohani, Virginia Tech; Parhum Delgoshaei, Virginia Tech; Chelsea Green, Virginia Tech
Tagged Divisions
Civil Engineering
Journal, ASEE, July-September, 2006.  11.   Abu-Mulaweh, H. “The Use of LabVIEW and Data Acquisition Unit to Monitor and Control Air-Conditioning Processes”, Proceedings of the 2007 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference and Exposition 12.   Pecen, R., Salim, M.D. and Zora, A. “A LabView Based Instrumentation System for a Wind-Solar Hybrid Power Station”, Journal of Industrial Technology, Volume 20, Number 3, 2004 13.   Globig, J. “An Interdisciplinary, LabVIEW Based, Data Acquisition and Measurements Course”, “Proceedings of the 2003 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition 14.   Garcia, J. and Backer, P. “Assessment of LabVIEW and Multisim in the delivery
Conference Session
Using Information Technology to Create New Information Resources
Collection
2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Haymwantee Singh, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Richard Sweeney, New Jersey Institute of Technology
Tagged Divisions
Engineering Libraries
AC 2009-1812: ASK NJIT LIBRARY: A NATURAL-LANGUAGE KNOWLEDGEBASE SELF-SERVICE SOLUTIONHaymwantee Singh, New Jersey Institute of Technology Haymwantee P. Singh, Technical Reference Librarian, Robert W. Van Houten Library, New Jersey Institute of Technology, singhh@njit.eduRichard Sweeney, New Jersey Institute of Technology Richard T. Sweeney, University Librarian, Robert W. Van Houten Library, New Jersey Institute of Technology, richard.sweeney@njit.edu Page 14.234.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 ASK NJIT LIBRARY: A Natural Language Knowledge Base Self
Conference Session
Laboratory Development and Technology in the Civil Engineering Classroom
Collection
2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Steven Burian, University of Utah; Alfred Kalyanapu, University of Utah; Dasch Houdeshel, University of Utah; David Judi, University of Utah; Christine Pomeroy, University of Utah
Tagged Divisions
Civil Engineering
, G. (2006). “A photorealistic 3d virtual laboratory for undergraduate instruction in microcontroller technology.” Proceedings of the International Conference on Computer Graphics and Interactive Techniques.2. Budhu, M. (2001). “Enhancing geotechnical education using interactive multimedia simulations.” Proceedings of the Eighth International Conference on Civil and Structural Engineering Computing, 19-21 Sept. 2001, Vienna, Austria, 257-258.3. Goa, Y., Yang, G., Spencer, B.F. Jr., and Lee, G.C. (2008). Java powered virtual laboratories for earthquake Page 14.146.10 engineering education. Downloaded
Conference Session
Integrating Computer-based Technology in the Civil Engineering Classroom
Collection
2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Michael Chajes, University of Delaware; Glen Loller, University of Delaware; Frank Conforti, Bentley Systems; Scott Lofgren, Bentley Systems; Laura Meier, Bentley Systems
Tagged Divisions
Civil Engineering
and his Ph.D. in 1990. Dr. Chajes’ area of specialization is bridge evaluation and rehabilitation, including the use of nondestructive evaluation techniques and the application of advanced materials, primarily fiber-reinforced polymers (FRP).Glen Loller, University of Delaware Glen A Loller currently serves as a network engineer for the Information Technologies Department at the University of Delaware. He also hold joint faculty appointments in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and in the Department of Bioresources Engineering. Glen has an Associates Degree in Mechanical Engineering, has been at the University of Delaware for 28 years, and has been teaching CAD
Conference Session
Laboratory Development and Technology in the Civil Engineering Classroom
Collection
2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Nurdan Beyenal, Washington State University; Cara Poor, Washington State University; Paul Golter, Washington State University; Gary Brown, Washington State University; David Thiessen, Washington State University; Bernard Van Wie, Washington State University
Tagged Divisions
Civil Engineering
with two children.Paul Golter, Washington State University Paul B.Golter obtained an MS from Washington State University and is currently pursuing his PhD while working as the Laboratory Supervisor in the Chemical Engineering Department at WSU.He is married with two children.Gary Brown, Washington State University Gary R Brown obtained a PhD in Education from Washington State University in 1994 and is currently the Director Centre for Teaching Learning and Technology at Washington State University. He is happily married.David Thiessen, Washington State University David B.Thiessen received his PhD in Chemical Engineering from the University of Colorado and has been at
Conference Session
Laboratory Development and Technology in the Civil Engineering Classroom
Collection
2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Laura Hernandez, Michigan Technological University; Stanley Vitton, Michigan Technological University
Tagged Divisions
Civil Engineering
AC 2009-438: A NEW APPROACH TO SOIL MECHANICS LABORATORYCURRICULA: INCORPORATING THE BOK INTO A WORKSHOP-ORIENTEDLABORATORYLaura Hernandez, Michigan Technological University Laura Hernandez is a Civil Engineering (Geotechnical) Graduate Student at Michigan Tech. She obtained a BSE in Civil Engineering and a BS in Scientific and Technical Communication both from Tech. Laura is currently working on implementing the BOK into the Civil Engineering curriculum.Stanley Vitton, Michigan Technological University Dr. Vitton has been at Michigan Tech for 14 years. Prior to Michigan Tech he was an Assistant Professor at the University of Alabama. He spent eight years with the Shell Oil Company in their
Conference Session
Laboratory Development and Technology in the Civil Engineering Classroom
Collection
2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Paul Richards, Brigham Young University
Tagged Divisions
Civil Engineering
class, Van Dijk et al.found that individual response, without peer discussion, was less effective than response coupledwith peer discussion.7 In a statics class, Nicol and Boyle found that while technology supportsactive learning, many of the advantages of this style of learning could be retained even withoutan audience response system.8The nature of upper-division engineering classes may reduce the benefits of audience responsesystems. Upper-division classes tend to be smaller than introductory-level classes, making it lessnecessary for instructors to use an electronic system to get responses from all students. Materialfrom upper-division classes may also be more challenging to represent in multiple-choicequestions. Beatty et al. discuss some
Conference Session
Integrating Computer-based Technology in the Civil Engineering Classroom
Collection
2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Harry Cooke, Rochester Institute of Technology
Tagged Divisions
Civil Engineering
AC 2009-235: USING COMPUTER MODELING TO INCREASE STUDENTCOMPREHENSION OF FOUNDATION BEHAVIOR AND CAPACITYHarry Cooke, Rochester Institute of Technology Harry Cooke is an associate professor in the Civil Engineering Technology program at Rochester Institute of Technology where he teaches courses in geotechnical engineering, construction materials, pavements, and mechanics of materials. His research interests include geotechnical engineering, civil engineering materials, and engineering education. Page 14.1316.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 USING COMPUTER MODELING TO INCREASE
Conference Session
Technology and Design in Engaging and Analyzing Ethics
Collection
2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Roman Taraban, Texas Tech University; Mark Stephen LaCour Jr., Texas Tech University; William M. Marcy P.E., Texas Tech University; Richard A. Burgess II, Texas Tech University
Tagged Divisions
Engineering Ethics
both engineering students and practicing engineers. Additionally, he teaches an on-campus ethics course for undergraduate students. Burgess provides guest lectures on ethics throughout the Whitacre College of Engineering. Burgess has also worked to incorporate ethics into K-12 STEM education. The push to increase the number of students pursuing STEM careers needs to be accompanied by a sophisticated understanding of the complexity of technology. Ethics is a key part of this complexity and the next generation of STEM professionals will need the skills to effectively engage the ethical challenges they will face. Burgess is a regular presenter on incorporating ethics in a K-12 setting. A theme throughout these roles is
Conference Session
Technology and Design in Engaging and Analyzing Ethics
Collection
2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Marilyn A. Dyrud, Oregon Institute of Technology
Tagged Divisions
Engineering Ethics
Paper ID #17689Ethics and ArtifactsDr. Marilyn A. Dyrud, Oregon Institute of Technology Marilyn Dyrud is a full professor in the Communication Department at Oregon Institute of Technology, where she has taught for nearly four decades. She has been a member of ASEE for 32 years and is active in the Engineering Ethics Division, as past chair, and the Engineering Technology Division, as communi- cations editor the the Journal of Engineering Technology. She is an ASEE fellow (2008), winner of the James McGraw Award (2010), winner of the Berger Award (2013), and serves as the communications editor of the Journal of
Conference Session
Technology and Design in Engaging and Analyzing Ethics
Collection
2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Kenneth W. Van Treuren, Baylor University; Cynthia C. Fry, Baylor University; William M. Jordan, Baylor University; John Edward Miller, Baylor University
Tagged Divisions
Engineering Ethics
Jordan is Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Baylor University. He has B.S. and M.S. degrees in metallurgical engineering from the Colorado School of Mines, an M.A. degree in theology from Denver Seminary, and a Ph.D. in mechanics and materials from Texas A & M University. He teaches materials-related courses and does work in the area of mechanical behavior of composite materials. He is also interested in entrepreneurship and appropriate technology in developing countries.Mr. John Edward Miller, Baylor University c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Helping Engineering and Computer Science Students Find Joy in Their WorkAbstractAs
Conference Session
Construction Engineering Division Technical Session 6 - Technology & Simulation
Collection
2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Jeffrey M. Otey, Texas A&M University; Jorge D. Camba, Purdue University; Nicholas Danney, Texas A&M University
Tagged Divisions
Construction Engineering
Paper ID #24913Rethinking Computer-Aided Design in the Civil Engineering Curriculum:Impact and Lessons LearnedDr. Jeffrey M. Otey, Texas A&M University Jeffrey Otey is an instructional assistant professor in the Zachry Department of Civil Engineering at Texas A&M University. He received his PhD from Universitat Polit`ecnica de Val`encia and his research interests include CAD model quality and complexity, visualization, and rubrics.Dr. Jorge D. Camba, Purdue University Jorge D. Camba is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Graphics Technology at Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN.Nicholas
Conference Session
Construction Engineering Division Technical Session 6 - Technology & Simulation
Collection
2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Tom Michael Leathem, Auburn University; Lauren W Redden, Auburn University; Jeffrey Kim, Auburn University; Wesley Collins, Auburn University; Ishmael Boynton Preer
Tagged Divisions
Construction Engineering
the United States. As an academic, he has published papers at national and international conferences, and in academic journals.Mr. Ishmael Boynton Preer c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Student Perspectives on the use of iPads for Navigating Construction Drawings: A Case StudyIntroductionThe rate of educational technology integration continues to increase as faculty become moreagreeable to the positive impact that it has on student learning [1]. Pilgrim, Bledsoe & Reily(2012) [2] in their research, New Technologies in the Classroom state that "integratingtechnology into instruction means students are utilizing technology to enhance higher-levelthinking
Conference Session
Construction Engineering Division Technical Session 6 - Technology & Simulation
Collection
2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Fadi Castronovo, California State University, East Bay; Dragana Nikolic, University of Reading; Silvia Mastrolembo Ventura, Politecnico di Milano & University of Brescia; Vrinda Shroff, California State University, East Bay; Anh Nguyen; Nguyen H.P. Dinh, Mission College; Semih Yilmaz, California State University, East Bay; Reza Akhavian, California State University East Bay; Cristian Gaedicke, California State University East Bay
Tagged Divisions
Construction Engineering
Paper ID #24588Design and Development of a Virtual Reality Educational Game for Archi-tectural and Construction ReviewsDr. Fadi Castronovo, California State University, East Bay My name is Fadi Castronovo, I am an Assistant Professor of Engineering at Cal State East Bay. I received my doctorate in Architectural Engineering at Penn State with a minor in Educational Psychology. I am strongly focused on my teaching and research. In my teaching, I strive to provide an engaging and active learning experience to my students, by applying innovative technology and researched pedagogical inter- ventions. I translate this passion
Conference Session
Construction Engineering Division Technical Session 6 - Technology & Simulation
Collection
2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Don Mah P.Eng., Northern Alberta Institute of Technology; Neetu Sharma, MacEwan University
Tagged Divisions
Construction Engineering
Paper ID #24589Experiential Student Learning through Collaborative Simulated Bidding Com-petitionDr. Don Mah P.Eng., Northern Alberta Institute of Technology Dr. Don E. Mah earned his PhD in Construction Engineering and Management through the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Alberta. He has been employed at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology for over twenty five years as an Instructor, Associate Chair and Chair in Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Engineering Technology and Bachelor of Technology in Construction Management programs. His research interests lie in the
Conference Session
Star Tech: Bringing Data Science and Technologies into the Classroom
Collection
2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors
Edwin R. Schmeckpeper P.E., Norwich University
Tagged Divisions
Civil Engineering
Paper ID #30766Integrating Building Information Modeling (BIM) into the CivilEngineering CurriculumDr. Edwin R. Schmeckpeper P.E., Norwich University Edwin Schmeckpeper, P.E., Ph.D., is the chair of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Construction Management at Norwich University, the first private school in the United States to offer engineering courses. Norwich University was the model used by Senator Justin Morrill for the land-grant colleges created by the 1862 Morrill Land Grant Act. Prior to joining the faculty at Norwich University, Dr. Schmeckpeper taught at a land-grant college, the University
Conference Session
Star Tech: Bringing Data Science and Technologies into the Classroom
Collection
2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors
Jinwoo An, University of Mount Union; Alan M. Hunter, University of Central Florida; Xi Wang P.E., University of Mount Union; Boo Hyun Nam, University of Central Florida ; Yong Je Kim, University of Central Florida; Byoung Hooi Cho, University of Central Florida
Tagged Divisions
Civil Engineering
. Byoung Hooi Cho, University of Central Florida c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Engaging, Data-based, Visual Approach to Explaining ConcreteAbstractConcrete is the most widely used material in the world. The importance of understanding concrete as itpertains to Civil Engineering cannot be emphasized enough. Despite its overwhelming importance, studentscommonly go only skin-deep into comprehending concrete in the typical undergraduate constructionmaterials class. Traditional course materials tend to be mostly text-based, as opposed to being more image-based. The visual materials available to generation Z (Gen Z) students on the internet, social media, andother common technological
Conference Session
Star Tech: Bringing Data Science and Technologies into the Classroom
Collection
2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors
Sotiria Koloutsou-Vakakis, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign
Tagged Divisions
Civil Engineering
and Environmental Policy, and En- gineering Risk and Uncertainty. Her recent research is about gaseous emissions of reactive nitrogen from fertilized fields into the atmosphere and impacts on air quality and climate change, and implementing process and project learning in introductory fundamentals classes. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Preliminary results from implementing a data driven team project in introductory risk and uncertainty analysis class for sophomore civil and environmental engineering students1. INTRODUCTIONRapid changes in science and technology mandate that engineering education is updated to keepup pace with these changes. Computing
Conference Session
Thinking Ahead: Supporting New Technologies in Engineering Libraries
Collection
2007 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Bruce Reid, Pennsylvania State University-Wilkes-Barre; Francis Derby, Pennsylvania State University-Lehman
Tagged Divisions
Engineering Libraries
State University. He has extensive international experience in cadastre and Land Information Systems and GIS. His current interests include land tenure issues, implementation of Cadastral, Land and Geographic Information Systems. Page 12.1291.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Spatial Data (GIS) Support for Multiple Disciplines with Land Surveying Engineering as the Lead Element: A Work in Progress at the Penn State Wilkes-Barre CampusAbstractGeographic Information Systems GIS) technology has been suitable for applications that maketheir attainment not only useful, but
Conference Session
Technological and Engineering Literacy-Philosophy of Engineering (TELPhe) Division Technical Session 3 / Perspectives on Advances in Promoting Technological Literacy
Collection
2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors
Rachel Shannon, Iowa State University of Science and Technology; Mani Mina, Iowa State University of Science and Technology
Tagged Topics
Diversity
Tagged Divisions
Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering
Paper ID #33922The Challenges of Engineering Education, Engineering Practice, Code ofEthics, and Social JusticeRachel Shannon, Iowa State University of Science and Technology Rachel Shannon completed her MS and BS in Electrical Engineering at Iowa State University. She is cur- rently pursuing a PhD in Electrical Engineering and Master’s in Industrial Design. Her interests include diversity and inclusion in engineering, designerly ways of thinking, and engineering education. She has served as a peer mentor for freshman electrical engineering students, the ECSEL (Electrical, Computer and Software Engineers as Leaders
Conference Session
Sustainable Engineering
Collection
2007 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Stanley Greenwald, New York Institute of Technology
Tagged Divisions
Environmental Engineering
AC 2007-3079: ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS OF DISTRIBUTED GENERATIONStanley Greenwald, New York Institute of Technology BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH STANLEY M. GREENWALD, P.E. Stanley M. Greenwald, P.E., Professor, Chairperson and Founder of the Department of Environmental Technology, President of the Academic Senate and former Dean of the School of Engineering & Technology at New York Institute of Technology, Old Westbury, NY, has over forty years experience in engineering education. A former Executive Secretary of the New York State Board for Engineering and Land Surveying, he was responsible for the licensure of Professional Engineers and the quality review and registration of all
Collection
ASEE-NE 2022
Authors
Filip Cuckov, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Marisha Rawlins, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Pilin Junsangsri, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Wayne Bynoe, Wentworth Institute of Technology; James R McCusker PhD, Wentworth Institute of Technology; José R. Sánchez, Wentworth Institute of Technology
aredisconnected from the needs of Industry 5.0 and, more importantly, are not tailored to capture theimagination and attention of our students, who desire curricula that efficiently and effectivelyeducate them in professional competencies [5]. Our motivation to introduce the frameworkpresented in this paper is to aid educators in rethinking and redesigning engineering curriculasuch that our future students can be better prepared to transcend the competency gap betweenIndustry 4.0 and 5.0 [6].The U.S. workforce faces a crisis today, where women and minorities are increasinglyunderrepresented in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields [7]. This is at atime when growth in STEM jobs has outpaced growth in all other occupations. U.S
Conference Session
Innovations in Promoting Technological Literacy I
Collection
2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Isabel Huff, Smith College; Glenn W. Ellis, Smith College; Lucy McAuliffe, Smith College; Sonia K. Ellis, Smith College; Beth McGinnis-Cavanaugh, Springfield Technical Community College
Tagged Divisions
Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering
of Springfield, Mass., public school teachers that is changing how engineering and technology are taught throughout the city. Page 25.531.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Technology and Tornadoes: Using Imaginative Education to Foster a Technologically Literate SocietyI. AbstractThis paper examines the use of cognitive tools in designing an educational website that helpsmiddle school learners improve their technological literacy. The Talk to Me website consists of ayoung adult novel, online activities that expand on concepts introduced in the novel
Conference Session
Mechanical Engineering: Thermodynamics
Collection
2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Sheldon Jeter, Georgia Institute of Technology
Paper ID #37505Rigorous Development of the Fixed Dead State Version of theExergy Equation Suitable for Undergraduate ClassPresentation and CourseworkSheldon M. Jeter (Associate Professor) Sheldon M. Jeter has mechanical engineering degrees from Clemson, the University of Florida, and Georgia Tech. He has been on the academic faculty at Georgia Tech since 1979 and will retire in August 2022. He has written over 250 refereed journal articles and conference papers and numerous research reports and other articles. He has supervised 16 Ph. D. graduates and numerous other research students. His research interests are
Conference Session
Environmental Engineering Curricula
Collection
2006 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Michelle Jarvie, Michigan Technological University
Tagged Divisions
Environmental Engineering
2006-902: RESTRUCTURING OF CE4506 (ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ANDPOLLUTION PREVENTION DESIGN) AND STUDENT RESPONSE SURVEYMichelle Jarvie, Michigan Technological University Michelle Jarvie is a Ph.D. Candidate in Environmental Engineering at Michigan Technological University. She has a B.S. in Environmental Engineering and an M.S. in Environmental Policy. Prior to her current studies, she worked for two years as a consulting engineer on the city of Detroit's water system. She has also worked as a civil engineer for the National Park Service, and advised Denali National Park on their wastewater treatment. Her dissertation is on the biodegradation of the natural estrogens estrone and estradiol
Conference Session
Environmental Engineering Curricula
Collection
2006 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Kurt Paterson, Michigan Technological University
Tagged Divisions
Environmental Engineering
2006-1102: CRITICAL CONNECTIONS: A FIRST-SEMESTER COURSE INENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERINGKurt Paterson, Michigan Technological University Page 11.372.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Critical Connections: A First-Semester Course in Environmental EngineeringMotivationMany engineering programs have moved to a common first-year structure. The benefitsof such an approach are many, and most notably account for the challenge in selecting amajor with certainty prior to becoming a college student. For all the benefits, one majordisadvantage of the common first-year is the loss of connection to the “family” embodiedin the students and
Conference Session
Environmental Engineering Curricula
Collection
2006 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Kurt Paterson, Michigan Technological University
Tagged Divisions
Environmental Engineering
2006-1105: BUILDING A BETTER HYBRID: ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORINGAND MEASUREMENT ANALYSISKurt Paterson, Michigan Technological University Page 11.292.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Building a Better Hybrid: Environmental Monitoring and Measurement AnalysisMotivationFor most students, learning in context improves retention through improved motivationand connection to other knowledge. In an effort to elevate retention of data analysismethods, a hybrid class that integrates environmental issues, analytical methods, andstatistical analyses was designed for the sophomore year of the undergraduateenvironmental engineering program at