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1999 Annual Conference

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Russell Dean; Charles F. Yokomoto

with the multiplicity of activities that are available as building blocks for acomprehensive assessment process. You will also have to learn to make choices from among thepossible options, and you will be aided with an ability to use your imagination in a problemsolving approach to the task.3. Examples of High-Profile Assessment Processes and How to Read ThemThe two most visible assessment processes in the engineering education community are those ofRogers and Sando1 and McGourty, et al.2, and they both provide useful information eventhough they are written differently. A third description of the assessment process, one that ismore commonly seen in the outcomes assessment literature, is reflected by the process writtenby Banta3. A fourth

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1999 Annual Conference

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Ruben Rojas-Oviedo

thebetterment of their coastal regions, their marine-life resources, their food production,transportation systems and increase the health of their population. As well as safeguardingthe environment, and providing means to develop self-sustainable economies. As Canadaand Mexico become stronger players in these areas, the U.S-Canada-Mexico partnershipalso benefits.II. 2 Undergraduate Engineering Enrollment and the Economy.It is quite instructive to reflect on the period from 1990 to 1995. During this timeengineering undergraduate enrollment hit an impressive low nation wide. In this periodU.S. exports had already experience a steady decline that began in 1988. (see chart below). Rate of International Sales per Hour

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1999 Annual Conference

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Nagy N. Bengiamin

assessment tools and program improvements are addressed.Typical assessment instruments are presented along with a comprehensive outcomes matrix.Throughout the paper, the statements in italic font relate directly to the assessment programwhich has been developed in the EE department at UND.II. Development ProcessCriterion 2 of EC2000 focuses on the process followed by the department to determine theprogram objectives based on input from the program constituencies who must be clearlyidentified. The process may include the following steps:Step 1 Establish the department’s mission - The published department mission must beconsistent with the college and university missions. The mission statement reflects the mainpurpose of the department relative to its

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1999 Annual Conference

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James Dally; William L. Fourney; Peter C. Chang; Hugh A. Bruck; Dave K. Anand

emphasizing its applications in designing structures. The first edition of thetextbook focuses on the design of a bridge structure. Although a civil structure has initially beenchosen for the design project, it is envisioned that in future versions, design problems specific tomanufacturing, materials, nuclear, aerospace, and mechanical systems could be substituted. Theflexibility in choosing the design problem reflects the diverse engineering interests of thestudents who are currently required to take these courses as part of their core curriculum.The organization of chapters for the first edition of the book can be seen in Table I. While manyof these topics can be found in existing statics and strength of materials texts, they can onlyappear in this

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1999 Annual Conference

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J. Hardwick Butler; Burton Courtney

viewing on the monitors during the next class periodusing the students’ identification number to ensure anonymity for a specific individual’s grade.Graded papers may be mailed to the remote site for return to the students at the instructor’sdiscretion. The process is workable, but cumbersome and relatively inflexible.As one might imagine, where the principal topic is surveying, labs must be a consideration. In thecase of the MGC certificate program the solution to conducting labs for the surveying courses onceagain reflected the desire of the faculty to cater to the special needs of these students. Just as thetwice-weekly classes are scheduled for evening hours to permit working students to maintain theirregular jobs, the labwork required for the

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1999 Annual Conference

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Hamid Y. Eydgahi; Saeid Y. Eidgahy

an important part in shaping future global engineers. Although higher education has beengiven some attention lately, the accentuation has been essentially on application of technology.It can be debated that a better balance in higher education curricula is needed, to reflect theskills required by the employers of engineers.What we need is rethinking of the system and the planning of new curricula, in fact the entireeducational system. Then it should include a plan of re-evaluation of teaching that includesissues such as cultural diversity. To achieve this, teams consisting of faculty members fromdifferent backgrounds, including social and humanities areas, to work cooperatively together indevelopment of the new curriculum. The courses could

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1999 Annual Conference

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John R. Wagner

plan is the ability to track the time and energies in nurturing aprofessional career. If one reflects on the sacrifices endured to achieve an engineering degree,the commitment to develop and execute a career plan is minor. Finally, a few comments are merited regarding mentors and networking. Companiesshould be encouraged to establish a mentoring program for young engineers. Frequently, theseprograms match recent new hires with experienced engineers to assist in the acclimatization intothe work environment, corporate culture, and engineering profession. Another importantresource for engineers is the networking opportunities offered by engineering societies. Regularattendance at meetings, or conferences, allows relationships to be

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1999 Annual Conference

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T. Scott; John P. O'Connell

reflected in anecdotalcomments about the difficulty of getting all team members to meet, producing their assignedcontributions, etc. But in this diversity of view, there was an overall positive response. Anindicator of this is the responses to the question “How much more ‘into the course’ were you at Page 4.258.8the end compared to the beginning?”. The ratios of “more” to “unchanged” to “less” were 2:1:1.We attribute the negative reactions to the following: 1) not all students are desirous of deeptechnical knowledge, understanding and experience; 2) some remain resistant to any approachwhich does not fulfill their prior expectations; 3) second-year

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1999 Annual Conference

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Kenny Fotouhi; Ali Eydgahi

in the fuzzy rules. Theresulting set of tables form the rule base of the fuzzy tuner. Rule matching can beaccomplished by application of the compositional rule of inference 5. The on-line rulematching is generally time consuming process and it may slow down the speed oftuning.Since the universe of discourse of the system conditions and the tuning actions arediscrete and finite, computational efficiency can be significantly improved byapplying the compositional rule of inference off-line. The output of this off-lineprocessing is a decision table which can be used by knowledge-based tuner to performon-line PID tuning during process operation.Consider the following statements which are linguistic rules that reflect the actions ofhuman expert in

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1999 Annual Conference

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Russel C. Jones

national boundaries.Graduates must understand the cultures, traditions, and languages of countries where theywill work, or where their designs or products will be utilized. It was also noted thatengineering education in a given country or region must reflect and respond to localconditions.The amount of practice orientation in the curriculum was explored by Congressparticipants, with wide differences of opinion on the desirable amount. It became clearthat engineering programs in a particular country needed to provide graduates attuned tothe current and future needs of their local economies, so that there would generally besignificant differences in the amount of practice orientation that was deemed appropriateby the local faculty. In some countries

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1999 Annual Conference

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James . McDonald

the (former) block back toward the bottomof the screen. The player controls a paddle that can be moved back and forth across the bottom ofthe screen and can bounce the ball back up toward the block pattern. The ball reflects off the sideand top walls in addition to the blocks and paddle, but is lost if it reaches the bottom of the screenwithout striking the paddle. If all the blocks are destroyed, a new “level” is reached and a newpattern of blocks appears. At each new level the speed of the ball increases, making play moredifficult.The block pattern is a regular array of five rows of seven blocks each on each level. Ten points isscored for each block destroyed on each level, and the object of the game is to score the mostpoints before three

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1999 Annual Conference

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William B. Perry; Victor Barocas; David E. Clough

programming problems has put forth an effort to learn the material, andthe grade should reflect this.As an example, consider a module that contains twenty fill-in-the-blank questions along with thetutorial and challenge programming problems. A fair grading breakdown might look like this: • 40 % for the fill-in-the-blank questions (2 pt. each) • 30 % for completing the programming problems (10 pt. for tutorial problem, 20 pt. for challenge problem) • 30% for correct answers on the programming problems (10 pt. for tutorial problem, 20 pt. for challenge problem)A Department-Wide EffortOne problem with implementing programming modules is that they cannot be implemented as anindependent project by one or two faculty-members

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1999 Annual Conference

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R. J. Helgeson; Douglas Sterrett

have been added to the course to morerealistically reflect a real-life design project. These enhancements include a number of features,all of which attempt to show the relationship between analysis and design. The studentsemployed spreadsheet based mathematical models to optimize key parameters in their designprojects. Experiments were carried out to empirically determine energy-related parameters thatmay affect their design. Finally, limited application of error analysis was introduced byencouraging the students to examine expected performance when key parameters were varied.This paper discusses the success of this modified project approach, and possible improvementsthat might be incorporated in the future

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1998 Annual Conference

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Kenneth J. Soda

complexityand cost of modern fabrication facilities are beyond both the financial reach and scope of the vastmajority of universities. The Metal Oxide Semiconductor Implementation Service (MOSIS) has,for many years, permitted educators to bridge the gap between theory and practice in VLSIcircuits. This service provides a low cost method through which student integrated circuitprototypes can actually be fabricated. In a matter of weeks, packaged circuits are deliveredwhich exactly reflect a student’s design. Since commercial semiconductor manufacturersperform the actual fabrication, the consistency of the fabrication is excellent. A student’s successcannot be better validated than through this reduction to practice. As appealing as this MOSIS

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1998 Annual Conference

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John D. Clayton; Joseph Rencis, University of Arkansas

study.The FE analyses were performed using the MATLAB software package, with codes based onprograms from Kwon and Bang8. Only errors in nodal displacements in the FE solutions wereconsidered since once the nodal displacements are found, the stiffness matrices are no longerused. Errors in strains and stresses were not considered because these are determined directlyfrom the nodal displacements; additional errors not reflected in the nodal displacements due tothe inaccurate integration of KE are not introduced during strain and stress calculations.The boundary condition of zero radial displacement at the innermost node is not applicable fornearly singular elements, so the problems with numerical integration of KE are not so easilysolved. The goal for

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1998 Annual Conference

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Sal Arnaldo; Fazil Najafi

grades may take the final to attempt to raise their course grade. Students with C+ or below grades must take the final exam. When taken, the final will be substituted for the lowest test score to determine course grade.ABSENCES: Requests for excusable absences must be considered with the professor at the earliest opportunity prior to the absence. If absence for a test is not approved in advance (emergencies excepted) the grade will be a zero. Unexcused absences may be reflected as a reduction in your final grade average. Class attendance is expected and an attendance record will be kept. Your class attendance is essential, since it deals with the following important considerations for you to: 1

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1998 Annual Conference

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Hamid Khan

strengths?Criteria were personal learning, opinion, observation, environment, participantbackgrounds and rewards of the program.c. What do you judge are the limitations of the program?Most respondents suggested that limitations were time, and not enough course offerings,concerted focus--no reflection in action, frequency of programming, and lack ofintegration in lectures.d. What changes would reduce or eliminate the limitations?Some respondents said that the program should be practical, with increased teaching timefor breadth, precise learning objectives, increased class size, should stretch over longerperiods and be more frequent.e. What changes could turn them to strengths?Two said more classes and instructors must be added. Some suggested split

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1998 Annual Conference

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Brian Jenkins

total internal reflection; energy in the optical wave isreflected at the interface between the core and the cladding of the fiber and remains in the core. Theenergy propagates down the fiber core in modes; animation helps students understand what modesare and how they behave in time and space. The differential wave equation which describes thepropagation of the light in the core of the fiber is2 ∂2 E ∇( ∇⋅ E ) − ∇×∇× E − k 2 = 0. ∂t 2The solutions of the electric field E are written in cylindrical coordinates r, φ, and z. We useMATLAB to analyze these solutions. The spatial frequency

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1998 Annual Conference

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Brian Jenkins

total internal reflection; energy in the optical wave isreflected at the interface between the core and the cladding of the fiber and remains in the core. Theenergy propagates down the fiber core in modes; animation helps students understand what modesare and how they behave in time and space. The differential wave equation which describes thepropagation of the light in the core of the fiber is2 ∂2 E ∇( ∇⋅ E ) − ∇×∇× E − k 2 = 0. ∂t 2The solutions of the electric field E are written in cylindrical coordinates r, φ, and z. We useMATLAB to analyze these solutions. The spatial frequency of

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1998 Annual Conference

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Rob Wolter; Cliff Goodwin

they being used effectively? The response to question 26, “In general, which of the followingbest reflects your attitude toward student work groups?” gives an indication of the answer to ourquestion, with 74.6% of the students stating that they either like teams or like them under certaincircumstances. When the results to question 26 are combined for students and faculty theresponse to the question indicates that 66.2% of them either like teams or like them under certaincircumstances. It is encouraging to see that there is enthusiasm for the use of teams on projectswithin the school and in fact a paradigm shift may be taking place as students use their teamexperiences to achieve new ends, but they do not achieve these ends without effort

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1998 Annual Conference

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Deborah M. Mechtel; K.A. Korzeniowski

semester.F. Oscillators and the Superheterodyne Receiver Oscillators are introduced using the Wein-Bridge oscillator and the Barkhausen criterion ispresented without derivation. Students use their knowledge of operational amplifiers and circuitanalysis skills to solve for the oscillation frequency. With an elementary understanding ofoscillators, filters and the frequency domain in place, the superheterodyne AM receiver is discussed.The concept of signal mixing is presented by relating it to the changes that are reflected in thefrequency domain.G. Digital Design Page 3.530.4 Approximately three weeks are spent on the digital

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1998 Annual Conference

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J.P. Agrawal; Omer Farook; Chandra R. Sekhar

the list of long-lead items and plantheir procurement as early as possible. EVALUATION Careful and continuous evaluation is the most important component of the course. Theevaluation is comprised of two components: (i) team evaluation and (ii) individual evaluation. Theteam evaluation constitutes about fifty percent of the total grade to reflect the importance andemphasis of team-building and co-operation. The remaining fifty percent of the grade is based onthe performance in two written tests, individual contribution, the critical self evaluation, theevaluation of the project by a team of one or more faculty member, and the suggestions by the teamfor improvements

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1998 Annual Conference

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J. Michael Jacob; Jeffrey W. Honchell

end-of-semester project for EET 368. Fill-in theappropriate circle on the answer sheet: 1 = strongly disagree ... 3 = undecided ... 5 = strongly agree[4.2] 1. The subject matter of the project is appropriate (i.e. the project reflects what I learned, or should have learned in the course).[3.6] 2. The expectations (specifications) were appropriate.[4.1] 3. The problem was clearly defined. Page 3.54.5[2.7] 4. There was enough time to complete the problem.[3.5] 5. Adequate resources were provided.[2.9] 6. The format (i.e. all day Saturday at the end of the

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1998 Annual Conference

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Jon A. Leydens

opportunityto express their ideas in writing and to gain experience with certain modes and formats commonin business and technical writing. The written work in NHV accounts for 60% of the coursegrade while a midterm and final account for the remaining 40%.The course is a crucial stepping stone in the training process. Just as a good skier learns to skiwell by skiing often and learning from mistakes, a good writer learns to write well throughpractice and reflection. People who have achieved a high level of performance in playing a sport,a musical instrument, or anything else know that to be good at something takes consistent self-discipline and training. Writing is no different. One does not learn to be an excellent writer inone course just as one does

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1998 Annual Conference

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Willie E. (Skip) Rochefort

(e.g., X gallons of watersaved at $/gal).¥ COST BASIS: F-W Plant located in Corvallis, ORTask #6: Revised Process Flowsheet and Mass Balance for the Phosphate ConversionCoating Process¥ flowsheet and mass balance should reflect your proposed changes (you may justhighlight those stages in the flowsheet which are different than the originalprocess flowsheet.).¥ TABLE of savings (wastes reduction) and costs (new technologies or resources).Task #7: Waste Treatment Technologies¥ evaluate the various technologies available for treatment of the waste streams Page 3.57.8generated by the process (in particular the sludge streams).F-W Project TIMELINETask #1: THURSDAY

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1998 Annual Conference

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Joseph R.V. Flora; A. Steve McAnally

inthis material are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the fundingagency. Mention of any specific trade name does not constitute endorsement of the product bythe sponsors.References1. User’s Guide for the Pro-Designer (BioPro, EnviroPro, and SuperPro) Family of Simulation and Design Tools for the Process and Environmental Industries, Intelligen Inc. New Jersey, 1996.2. Petrides, D., Calandranis, J., and Flora, J.R.V. Clean Water Begins with a Mouse: A comprehensive computer simulation can simplify the task of designing a cost-effective wastewater treatment plant. Industrial Wastewater, 33-40, May/June 1997.3. Jennings, A.A. A bioremediation teaching module based on BIO1D, Environmental Modelling

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1998 Annual Conference

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Zhang Wenxue; Yuan Dening; Chen Zhi

-professional factors. For a long time, the educational concept of narrow special training hasbeen observed, which has been deeply rooted in the students’ minds. Quite a few studentsdisregard extracurricular activities, taking them as a waste of time instead. The narrowconcept of specialty among the students reflects the extremes of education. The deviation ofpure “sense of tool” in education combining with the sense of utilitarianism somewhat lead tothe defects of university students. To prevent education from being too much specialized andbecoming tools only, and to attach importance to non-professional factors, teachers shouldmake a good start. The multi-functions of education (political, economical, cultural) should

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 3

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stephen Andrew Wilkerson P.E., York College of Pennsylvania; Gen Sasaki, MathWorks; Stephen Andrew Gadsden, McMaster University; Scott F. Kiefer, York College of Pennsylvania; Brian Nguyen, McMaster University; Noah Roberts, MathWorks

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI)

only deepens understandingbut also enhances innovation as students learn to navigate and manipulate the interfacebetween digital and tangible realms. The workshop at ASEE 2023 [1] was crafted with these imperatives in mind, aiming to bridgethe gap between theoretical constructs and their real-world applications. It focused on PBL, aneducational approach that fosters critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration throughcomplex and challenging projects that reflect the ambiguity of real-life scenarios. Hands-onactivities were not merely ancillary; they were central to the learning process, ensuring thatparticipants could apply theoretical principles in a tangible setting, reinforcing their learningthrough direct experience. The

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 10

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lawrence E. Whitman, University of Arkansas at Little Rock; Kristin Dutcher Mann, University of Arkansas at Little Rock; Amar Shireesh Kanekar, University of Arkansas at Little Rock; Albert L Baker, University of Arkansas at Little Rock; Srikanth B Pidugu P.E., University of Arkansas at Little Rock

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specificapproval in advance by the professor, assistance in the production of work offered for credit, tothe extent that the work reflects the ideas of the party consulted rather than those of the person inwhose name the work is submitted.”Because there was not unanimous agreement about the ethics of using LLMs for any specific task,and students responded with concerns and differing opinions about acceptable uses, this studyhighlights the need for course instructors and academic institutions to clearly define the ways inwhich LLM use is acceptable and unacceptable. Higher education faculty also need to conversewith industry officials to ensure that students are prepared for the ways in which LLMs are usedfor workplace tasks so that students learn how to

Conference Session

Sustainability and Student Health in Construction Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mohsen Goodarzi, Ball State University; Mohsen Garshasby, Mississippi State University

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is ranked fifth with 10 points. However, this ranking is not reflected in the findings ofthis study, indicating a mismatch between the expected and actual contributions of these twocategories to the overall LEED score. This inconsistency between the points attained by LEED-certified projects and the assigned weight to these categories may stem from inadequateweighting criteria for certain categories, underscoring the need for periodic review of LEEDstandards and incorporation of insights from existing certified projects. This finding is in linewith Da Silva and Ruwanpura (2009) indicating that the Materials and Resources category wasthe lowest credit category in terms of credit achievement.The discrepancies highlighted above indicate that