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Next Generation Learning-Centered Environment for
Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) Education
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NSF-Funded Virtual Workshop on
Next Generation Learning-Centered Environment for Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC)
November 15 to 17, 2021, from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM EST (GMT-4); Virtual (Zoom)
Day 1: Monday, November 15, 2021
Time (Central)
Topic
Note
11:00 AM – 11:10 AM
Welcome & Introduction
A welcome note from the organizing comittee chair, Dr. Yimin Zhu, Louisiana State University
11:10 AM – 11:50 AM
Keynote Speech
Dr. Alexandra Medina-Borja, Program Director, National Science Foundation
11:50 AM – 1:00 PM
Presentations
Digital Inequity Theme
Moderator:
  • Dr. Amir H. Behzadan, Texas A&M University
Speakers:
  • Dr. Nicole Buzzetto-Hollywood, University of Maryland
  • Dr. Lin Lin, University of North Texas
  • Dr. Yvette E. Pearson, The University of Texas at Dallas
1:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Panel Discussion
Q&A in Digital Inequity Theme
1:30 PM – 2:00 PM
Break
30 min Break
2:00 PM – 3:10 PM
Presentations
Interdisciplinary Education Theme
Moderator:
  • Dr. Yimin Zhu, Louisiana State University
Speakers:
  • Dr. Shahin Vassigh, Florida International University
  • Dr. Carrie Sturts Dossick, University of Washington
  • Dr. Yong Tao, Cleveland State University
3:10 PM – 3:40 PM
Panel Discussion
Q&A in Interdisciplinary Education Theme
3:40 PM – 4:00 PM
Summary & Adjourn
Dr. Sheryl Sorby, University of Cincinnati
Day 2: Tuesday, November 16, 2021
Time (Central)
Topic
Note
11:00 AM – 11:05 AM
Welcome & Introduction
Dr. Yimin Zhu, Louisiana State University
11:05 AM – 12:00 PM
Industry Panel
Moderator:
  • Dr. Renate Fruchter, Stanford University
Panelists:
  • Josh Rounds, Performance Contractors, Inc.
  • David Helveston, Associated Builder & Contractor's Pelican Chapter
  • Heath May, HKS LINE (Laboratory for INtensive Exploration)
  • Wayne Berlin, Worley
12:00 PM – 1:10 PM
Presentations
Technology and Learning Theme
Moderator:
  • Dr. Raymond Issa, University of Florida
Speakers:
  • Dr. Ming Hu, University of Maryland
  • Dr. Aliye Karabulut-Ilgu, Iowa State university
  • Dr. Carol C. Menassa, University of Michigan
1:10 PM – 1:40 PM
Panel Discussion
Q&A in Technology and Learning Theme
1:40 PM – 2:00 PM
Break
20 min Break
2:00 PM – 3:10 PM
Presentations
AEC Curricula and Industry Practice Theme
Moderator:
  • Dr. Amirhosein Jafari, Louisiana State University
Speakers:
    • Dr. Nawari Nawari, University of Florida
    • Dr. Shane Brown, Oregon State University
    • Dr. Yong Bai, Marquette University
    3:10 PM – 3:40 PM
    Panel Discussion
    Q&A in AEC Curricula and Industry Practice Theme
    3:40 PM – 4:00 PM
    Summary & Adjourn
    Dr. Sez Atamturktur, Penn State University
    Day 3: Wednesday, November 17, 2021
    Time (Central)
    		Topic
    Note
    11:00 AM – 11:15 AM
    Introduction
    Introducing the workshop format, break rooms discussions and the participants' roles, Dr. Yimin Zhu, Louisiana State University
    • Instruction can be find here
    11:15 AM – 12:00 PM
    Breakout Session 1
    		Digital Inequity Theme
    12:00 PM – 12:45 PM
    Breakout Session 2
    Interdisciplinary Education Theme
    12:45 PM – 1:15 PM
    Break
    		30 min Break
    1:15 PM – 2:00 PM
    Breakout Session 3
    AEC Curricula and Industry Practice Theme

    2:00 PM – 2:45 PM
    Breakout Session 4
    		Technology and Learning Theme
    2:45 PM – 3:15 PM
    Break
    		30 min Break
    3:15 PM – 4:00 PM
    Discussion Summary
    		A summary of breakout sessions by session moderators.
    4:00 PM – 4:10 PM
    Summary & Adjourn
    Dr. Yimin Zhu, Louisiana State University
    Copyright and all rights therein are retained by Amirhosein Jafari and other copyright holders.
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