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The project’s aim is to ensure that the upcoming generation of Civil and Environmental (CE) engineering students are equipped to design, construct, operate, and maintain the extensive and intricate civil infrastructure systems necessary for a sustainable and resilient society in the years ahead. Prior to entering the profession, CE engineering students must acquire a system’s perspective for civil infrastructure problem solving alongside an understanding of the requisite data analytics techniques. To enrich CE engineering programs and expedite the necessary adaptations, a series of interactive educational modules have been developed. These modules furnish students with a foundational comprehension of systems thinking and the essential analytical skills. Specifically, five educational modules covering systems thinking, ethics, sustainability, resilience, and multi-objective optimization have been created and introduced to sophomore and junior students currently enrolled in an ABET-accredited CE program at Manhattan College, Riverdale, NY. Through the utilization of both control and experimental groups, student survey data has been gathered to evaluate student learning outcomes and identify best practices in the development of engaging educational modules. The presentation will encompass the findings of this ongoing work and highlight the lessons gleaned from the process thus far.
Coauthors
Juneseok Lee; juneseok.lee@manhattan.edu
