Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering Education and Practice: Recent submissions
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State-of-the-Art Best Construction Practices Integration into Higher Education Curricula
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2014)The integration of best industry practices into construction curricula can be used to advance the knowledge base of construction graduates and better prepare them to effectively respond to industry challenges. Arguably, ... -
Integrating Sustainable Development into a Service-Learning Engineering Course
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2014)This paper describes a unique service-learning course designed to introduce students to sustainable human development through a combination of classroom, laboratory, and fieldwork exercises. It responds to a need to educate ... -
Erratum for “Structuring the Content of the First Course in Transportation Engineering: Perspectives of Engineers and Educators” by Rod E. Turochy
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Guideline for Building Information Modeling in Construction Engineering and Management Education
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Project-Oriented Pedagogical Model for Construction Engineering Education Using Cyberinfrastructure Tools
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2013)Virtual interactive construction education (VICE) is a project-based pedagogical model that uses cyberinfrastructure tools to transform traditional subject-based lectures into project-based virtual interactive simulations. ... -
Building Information Modeling: Systematic Course Development for Undergraduate Construction Students
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2013)The construction industry is actively adopting building information modeling (BIM) concepts and technologies to benefit from the resulting improved communication and productivity, better coordination of construction drawings, ... -
Analysis of Distance Learner Value Assessment of Distance Education in Engineering
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2014)Numerous research studies have evaluated whether distance learning is a viable alternative to traditional learning methods. These studies have generally made use of cross-sectional surveys for collecting data, comparing ... -
System for Evaluating Groups When Applying Project-Based Learning to Surveying Engineering Education
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2013)This study describes the methodology developed for adapting project-based learning to the practice part of one subject of surveying engineering. The main innovation is the use of a system for evaluating the groups of ... -
Design for Green Property Development in Developing Cities
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2013)Green property design has been increasingly popular in line with the promotion of sustainable development. While property design in traditional practice has contributed greatly to the improvement of living standards, the ... -
Delivering Construction Education Programs through the Distance Mode: Case Study in Australia
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2013)Distance learning has gone through rapid expansion over the years. Statistics have shown that online enrollment has accounted for 25.3% of total enrollment in degree-granting postsecondary institutions in the United States ... -
Conceptual Framework for Assessing the Impact of Green Practices on Collaborative Work in China’s Construction Industry
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2013)In recent years, green building has drawn the attention of both academics and practitioners and experienced rapid growth. In order to achieve the concept of sustainable development in the project life cycle of green building, ... -
Structural Analysis Education: Learning by Hands-On Projects and Calculating Structures
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2013)This paper presents experiences in a structural analysis course of a civil engineering degree at the Universidad Europea de Madrid (Spain) as an example of educational innovation. The writers have tried to motivate students ... -
Navigating the Academic Job Search for Environmental Engineers: Guidance for Job Seekers and Mentors
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2013)Students and postdoctoral associates interested in tenure-track environmental engineering positions have limited resources to aid them. The Student Services Committee (SSC) of the Association of Environmental Engineering ... -
Evaluating the Effectiveness of Dynamic Traffic Animations: Case Study in Transportation Engineering Education
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2013)Development of learning tools is critical for improving engineering education and teaching difficult engineering concepts. Representations are learning tools that can help students understand conceptual systems by providing ... -
Rise and Fall of the Ohio and Erie Canal
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2013)Transportation networks often go through life cycles as they develop, become mature, and on occasion fade away and are supplanted by newer transportation modes. The state of Ohio’s first transportation network was based ... -
IPD and BIM–Focused Capstone Course Based on AEC Industry Needs and Involvement
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2014)Academics, through industry demand and involvement, are beginning to realize that educating our future engineers in building information modeling (BIM) technology utilizing an integrated project delivery (IPD) collaboration ... -
Structuring the Content of the First Course in Transportation Engineering: Perspectives of Engineers and Educators
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2013)The views of practicing transportation engineers and those of instructors teaching the first/introductory course in transportation engineering can serve as vital inputs in development, or redevelopment, of this course. The ... -
Student Perceptions of Sustainability Education in Civil and Environmental Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2013)For sustainable engineering to contribute to sustainability, curricular reforms are needed to train sustainability-conscious engineers. Examining student perceptions of sustainability education can provide insights for ... -
Data Management Skills Needed by Structural Engineering Students: Case Study at the University of Minnesota
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2014)The current era of e-science and big data calls on researchers to ensure the security and management of their research data. In this case study, researchers from the University of Minnesota Libraries interviewed a graduate ... -
Development of Virtual Equipment: Case Study of the Venturi Tube Experiment
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2013)Hydraulic experiment courses in engineering education usually require students to follow a “standard procedure.” Students are expected to learn the underlying theories through manipulating the equipment, observing the ...