The influence of a global economy and the speed of communications will require future engineers to have a diverse background and develop sensitivity to the needs of other cultures. Engineers must be… (More)
In order to enable students to experience real life engineering problem solving, design, team work, project execution and management, civil engineering students at the United States Coast Guard… (More)
The United States Coast Guard Academy (USCGA) graduates between twenty and forty officers each year with an undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering. It is imperative that graduates of the program… (More)
Educating Civil Engineers at the United States Coast Guard Academy (USCGA) presents its own unique challenges and opportunities. Given our dual mission to graduate civil engineers and officers for… (More)
As the world becomes more globally integrated and interdependent, college graduates must be prepared to meet the new challenges of globalization. Students should be made aware of their critical roles… (More)
In today's electronic age, information literacy skills are more important than ever. It has been challenging for most engineering faculty to find a place to infuse and integrate information literacy… (More)
Although information literacy is not specifically mentioned in the ABET outcomes, the development of these skills is essential to the achievement of several outcomes. Civil Engineering faculty at the… (More)
Although information literacy is not specifically mentioned in the ABET outcomes, the development of these skills is essential to the achievement of several outcomes. Civil Engineering faculty at the… (More)
The assessment of student outcomes can be made easier if the proper plan and processes are put in place before starting data collection. The key to simplifying the process is to collect targeted data… (More)