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Guided Inquiry Learning (Gil): Enhancing Student Engagement Through Direct Instruction And Active Learning, Jangwoon Lee

KAUPA Letters

This article introduces Guided Inquiry Learning (GIL), a teaching approach that combines Inquiry-Based Learning (IBL), the Flipped Classroom, and Traditional Lectures. GIL starts with direct instruction to ensure students understand key concepts, followed by collaborative peer activities in the classroom where they apply what they have learned, sharing their knowledge with each other. This method helps students stay engaged, understand the material deeply, and work together in a vibrant environment. The article compares GIL with IBL and the Flipped Classroom, highlighting its benefits and addressing challenges. GIL offers a balanced approach that supports students' learning and engagement without requiring extensive …

The Relevance Of Team Processes For Different Task Characteristics During Performance Episodes And Over Time In Astronaut Crews And Their Support Teams, Vera Hagemann, Lara Watermann, Florian Klonek, Christiane Heinicke

Journal of Human Performance in Extreme Environments

Teams working in spaceflight missions belong to the group of extreme teams, as ineffective performance can have serious consequences. Thus, research focuses on understanding team (transition, action, and interpersonal) processes of those teams and their influence on performance. This study investigates the development of team processes in tasks incorporating different task characteristics (generate, choose, negotiate, and execute tasks) on two temporal dimensions (short-term and long-term) in two teams—analog astronauts (AAs) = stable throughout mission and the Mission Support Centre (MSC) = fluctuating members throughout mission—during a four-week analog Mars mission. There were six performance episodes, each incorporating one task that …

Occupational Safety Culture In Modern Aviation Maintenance, Sang-A Lee

Journal of Aviation Technology and Engineering

Aviation maintenance is paramount to the safety and efficiency of global air travel. Disturbingly, 2022 data revealed an unprecedented surge in severe injuries among aircraft maintenance technicians in the United States, prompting renewed scrutiny of the aviation maintenance occupational safety culture. In light of these developments, a systematic literature review was conducted to discern the influential factors shaping this safety culture, especially considering the industry’s rapid technological advancements. The review process involved meticulous key word searches, stringent article selection criteria, and qualitative data analysis software to interpret findings. From the synthesis of 35 peerreviewed articles, nine pivotal constructs emerged: (1) …

Defining A Management Structure For University Space Analog Research Programs, Scott Van Hoy, Kristen Miller

Journal of Human Performance in Extreme Environments

To learn how humans can safely and effectively live on the surface of the moon or Mars, missions are conducted on Earth that simulate operations on the surface of other planetary bodies. These missions, called space analog missions, require substantial mission planning and organizational management to ensure safe and effective research and operations. The American Public University System’s Analog Research Group developed and tested management structures and philosophies that enable scalable, replicable, and safe analog missions. This fully online research endeavor’s management and internal organization offers a model that academic institutions and private industry can implement to contribute to space …

Developing Students' Sociotechnical Thinking In The Humanities-Engineering Classroom: A Treatment Versus Control Study Using A Scenario-Based Assessment, Lori Czerwionka, Siddhant S. Joshi, Gabriel O. Rios-Rojas, Kirsten A. Davis

School of Engineering Education Faculty Publications

Background

Engineering problems are open-ended and complex, involving technical and social aspects, yet engineering education focuses on technical training and closed-ended problems. To prepare engineering students, curricula should foster sociotechnical thinking—the ability to consider the interplay of technical and social factors during problem solving. Although educational interventions in this area show promise, further insight into the benefits of interdisciplinary interventions is warranted, particularly with treatment and control group designs.

Purpose

We examine the effect of a Humanities-Informed Engineering Projects (HIEP) course on students' sociotechnical thinking development.

Method

We compared the sociotechnical thinking development of engineering students who took the HIEP …

Mentoring To Retain Engineering Students And Graduates, Carly Schiene, Thomas Ford, Gail Lee

Purdue Road School

ITE has identified work force development as one of three key issues facing engineering firms today; yet, as many as 50% of all graduate engineers may leave the engineering profession within 10 years of graduation. Mentors and mentees will discuss the role that mentorship can play in engineering student and graduate engineer retention in the work force.

Principles Of Writing Construction Specifications And Special Provisions, Scott Trammell

Purdue Road School

This presentation will assist project managers and designers in preparing the necessary information required for Department contracts involving Standard Specifications and Special Provisions. Attendees will be exposed to examples of both the right and wrong way to present a Unique Special Provision, helpful tips on how to navigate the new Sharepoint review process, and questions to ask to adhere to legal, moral, and ethical construction standards.

Lighting Practices And Standards, David Boruff

Purdue Road School

This session will detail INDOT’s initiative to improve road user safety through the improved application of roadway lighting. The initiative includes expanding the use of lighting where beneficial as well as enhancements to construction specifications and maintenance practices.

Advancements In Pavement Marking Practice And Standards, Joseph Bruno

Purdue Road School

This Road School presentation details INDOT's initiative to improve road user safety through upgrades to pavement marking practices and standards. The presentation also discusses other recent changes to INDOT pavement marking standards and design guidance.

Wrong Way Vehicle Detection System (Wwvds) Pilot Project, Kate Pippin, Ankur Desai

Purdue Road School

We will discuss the overall concept of the WWVDS pilot project, how sites were chosen based on different information, and various types of treatments selected. Presenters will show the typical layout for each treatment type; discuss potential problems with installation and maintenance; explain future capabilities; and walk through some of the lessons learned since starting construction.

An Analysis Of Mse Wall Engineering Behavior, Peter Becker, Michael Barnhart

Purdue Road School

As part of contract R-39231, INDOT specified construction of an instrumented MSE wall at the CR550S overpass of I-65 in Boone County. The instrumentation has yielded continuous measurements of stresses/strains that INDOT is using to better understand MSE wall engineering behavior. Results from those measurements and their potential implications for MSE wall design/analysis procedures will be presented.

Development Of Commercial Ev Truck Depots With Real-World Experience, Dave Schaller

Purdue Road School

Every 2 years, NACFE demonstrates state-of-the-art truck fleet operations. In 2021, it was focused on electric vehicle (EV) truck pilots with 13 different OEMs, and in late 2023, the focus was on EV truck depots that had a minimum of 15 EV trucks on one depot charging system. We welcome audience questions as we share NACFE’s truck charging data, operational data, fleet feedback and truck driver inputs.

Getting The Most Out Of Your Interns, Hunter West, Joe Streeter, Emily Chen

Purdue Road School

This presentation will discuss how to utilize interns efficiently, from the perspective of two former interns. We will discuss how our internships were balanced between technical development and project delivery and highlight our recent experience as full-time staff that are now training new interns.

Utility Coordination 101: An Overview And Updates, Deborah Porter, Bill Read, Kristoffer Greenlee

Purdue Road School

This presentation will include an overview of the entire utility coordination process, including starting well, partnering with the oversight agent and utilities, tracking progress, keeping the client updated, and completing on time. Information about updates to the work plan template and the 107-R-169 will be discussed.

A Mixed-Use Model: Lafayette Sagamore Parkway Nlt Trail, Miles Demerly, Brandon Schreeg, Jeromy Grenard

Purdue Road School

The City of Lafayette and the Wabash River Enhancement Corporation (WREC) recently constructed a nearly 1-mile segment of mixed-use trail along Sagamore Parkway. The project was funded through an IDNR Next-Level Trails (NLT) grant. Presenters will discuss the partnership between a local non-profit (WREC), the owner (City of Lafayette), and the planners and engineers (Kimley-Horn).

Resilient Modulus Of Aggregate And Cement Stabilized Soils, Nayyar Siddiki, Kamran Ghani

Purdue Road School

The resilient modulus of aggregate and subgrade have been used in the design of pavement. Join us as we review equipment and testing procedures of resilient moduli in INDOT’s geotechnical laboratory.

Utility Work Plans: Iterating Your Way To Success, Deborah Porter, Daniel Mcmurtry, Mike Randolph

Purdue Road School

The development and approval of utility work plans on more complex projects involves the creation and review of the master utility plans and utility schedules, while simultaneously meetings with utility partners and project team members. This presentation will use sample projects to show iterations of master utility drawings and Gantt charts to reach final approval phase.

Low Cost And Systemic Safety Treatments For Local Governments, Taylor Ruble, Daniel Mccoy

Purdue Road School

The INDOT Traffic Engineering team WILL discuss lowcost safety options that can be used by local governments with or without dedicated safety funding. We’ll dive into the details and specifics of these treatments and discuss when they are appropriate for use. This interactive workshop is a great way for city and county engineers and local elected officials to gain a better understanding of systemic safety treatments.

The Evolution Of Traffic Signal Detection Technology, Carly Schiene, Haydn Malackowski

Purdue Road School

How has traffic signal actuation changed over time? Originally, a traffic signal’s main purpose was to assign the right-of-way to vehicles for collision avoidance, and now they are crucial tools to manage traffic flow, alleviate congestion and provide safety for pedestrians and bicyclists. This presentation will explore early detection methods, evaluate current technology, and explore the future of detection technology

Lessons Learned From The Warsaw Airport, Nathan Lienhart, Nicholas King

Purdue Road School

An overview of two recent projects that are currently under construction at Warsaw Municipal Airport. The presentation provides project background and details, along with project nuances and lessons learned.

Flexroad: Corridor-Wide Tsmo Implementation And Cmgc Delivery, Mike Yacullo, Toby Randolph, Mindy Peterson

Purdue Road School

The 80/94 FlexRoad project will improve traffic flow and safety along Indiana’s busiest interstate corridor. Improvements include implementing Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSMO) strategies throughout the corridor with a Construction Manager General Contractor (CMGC) delivery method. Attendees will learn why TSMO solutions were the best options, implementation challenges, and lessons learned.

Preserve Your Hma Pavements From The Start, Tim Zahrn, Andrew Eicher

Purdue Road School

This presentation will review sustainable preservation treatments and their application timeline to extend the life of asphalt pavement. We will discuss how pre-preservation treatments like a void reducing asphalt membrane, early-life preservation treatments such as rapid penetrating emulsion, and topical rejuvenators can reduce future maintenance and delay reconstruction. We will also look at mid-life treatments, such as micro-surfacing, fit into a preventative maintenance preservation plan. And finally cover end of life cold pavement recycling alternatives.

I-65 Over White River: First Uhpc Repair In Indiana, John Rodrick, Daniel Taylor

Purdue Road School

The I-65 over White River Bridge Preventive Maintenance project is the first INDOT project of its kind to use Ultra-High Performance Concrete (UHPC) to repair a damaged steel girder. The downtown Indianapolis bridge sees 72,000 VPD, and the UHPC repair allowed the girder to be repaired under live load at a fraction of the cost of a girder segment replacement. This session will highlight the design and construction of the UHPC encasement and lessons learned from construction.

Peter Schickel Way Design And Construction Lessons Learned, Wing Lau

Purdue Road School

This presentation will unpack the planning, design, and construction challenges experienced during the conclusion of the Peter Schickel Way in Harrison County, Indiana. Attendees will learn about the history of the project, the significance of regional connection and economic development, design challenges, environmental and geotechnical impacts, maintenance of the traffic scheme, and other major challenges that were overcome to make this a successful project.

Louisville Viasmart Over-Height And Flood Driver Prevention And Protection Systems, William R. Lyon, Dana Spratt, Terri Combs, Chris Seidt

Purdue Road School

This exciting project is a federal grant project that deploys and uses the latest advancements on transportation technology to prevent over-height truck from striking tunnel/bridge overpasses and viaducts and to prevent all drivers from entering dangerous flooded roadways. These systems use the latest cyber-security and connected/automated vehicle (CAV V2X & X2V), Artificial intelligence (AI) and Machine Language solutions. The system also deploys new experimental technology assured to enhance all existing traveler notification systems currently in use. This project was specifically called out by then acting transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg at the 2024 ITS America Conference in Phoenix, Arizona. He called …

A Dyer Story: Us 30 Bridge Replacement, Josshé Palm, Anthony Fadke, Landon Morris, Karl Krukenberg

Purdue Road School

Discover how a utility company, contractor, designer, and utility coordinator collaborated to safely and successfully execute a bridge replacement project right next to a gas pipeline. This session will provide an in-depth look at the challenges faced, the strategies employed, and the teamwork that made it all possible. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from a project that utilized available resources to mitigate risks and achieve a successful bridge replacement.

Rising Expectation For Pavement Foundation, Kumar Dave, Nayyar Siddiki

Purdue Road School

This session is essential for anyone involved in transportation engineering and roadway construction. Attendees will discover the latest advancements in subgrade treatment, long lasting pavement design, and construction techniques (including QC/QA) that are driving higher standards in pavement foundations. Learn how INDOT professionals are adapting to meet these increasing demands, ensuring longevity and reliability in modern infrastructure.

Automated Machine Guidance (Amg) Technology And 3d Modeling, Dean Teska

Purdue Road School

In this session, we’ll explore how AMG improves roadway construction by cutting labor costs, enhancing data flow, and boosting project quality, ride, and duration. We’ll discuss how 3D models guide projects without traditional survey layouts and how AMG also transforms surveyors’ approach to large projects and enable more efficient and precise data collection without relying on string-lines or subgrade stakes. Real-world lessons learned from engineering teams will be shared.

Dynamic Wireless Power Transfer, George Mccue, Dionysios Aliprantis, Patrick Patterson, Benjamin O'Brien, Chiara Cervini, Bruno Krause Moras

Purdue Road School

Purdue University, in partnership with INDOT, PC Krause and Associates, White Construction, William Charles Electric, and Cummins, Inc. transitioned the embedment of dynamic wireless power transfer (DWPT) technology from a controlled test setting to real roadway implementation. This presentation delves into the construction process of the quarter-mile DWPT project on northbound US 52/231 in West Lafayette and outlines the plans for testing the technology with a Cummins truck later this year.

Airfield Vs. Roadway Pavements: Evaluation And Faa Impacts, Tim Mentel, James Howell

Purdue Road School

This presentation explores the critical differences in ASTM requirements for evaluating airside pavements vs. roadway and parking lot pavements. Attendees will learn about different pavement rating methods, their application in airport environments, recent updates to pavement strength reporting, and how PCI and PCR impact FAA grant funding eligibility—all essential knowledge for optimizing compliance and securing financial support.