Author: Prof. AM Sowder

Faculty/Student Library Advisory Committee (FSLAC) Priorities Spring 2022

Post author By Prof. AM Sowder
Post date April 5, 2022

The library is open and its resources are available in person and virtually. Discussed for this semester at today’s meeting –

Updates: What’s happening at the Library this Spring?
- Service restoration, more open hours, study rooms open, all computer labs open
- Challenges: materials budget, hiring CAs

For questions in your discipline: library subject specialists

To offer your feedback on the library (for students): Students, the City Tech Library would love your feedback! (google.com)

To request a research appointment: Request a Research Appointment | Ursula C. Schwerin Library (cuny.edu)

For City Tech’s library tutorials: City Tech Library CUNY – YouTube

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New Student Research Topics – CMCE 4403 Professional Practice & Ethics

Post author By Prof. AM Sowder
Post date March 8, 2022

Students have chosen their topics for research, discussion, and presentation in the 2022 spring semester of CMCE 4403 Professional Practice and Ethics. I expect great conversations on the following topics-

Abandoned Olympics Stadiums and Wasted Venues; Relevant Date Range: 1936-present
Henri Pézerat and the Amisol asbestos factory; Relevant Date Range: 1974-1999
Replacing Rikers Island with “Humane” Borough-based jails: The NYC DDC plan; Relevant Date Range: 2017-present
Boston construction double fatality and subsequent penalties; Relevant date range 2021-2022
Concrete Testing Lab Fraud in NYC; Relevant date range: 2005-2019
How Did Insurance Ethics Incentivize Behavior in a Post-Hurricane Katrina World?; Relevant Date Range: 2005-2010
The Ethical Challenges of Micro Apartments in NYC; 2000-present
Katowice Trade Hall Collapse; Relevant Date Range: 2006
Bloomberg Pay-to-Play Scheme; Relevant date range: 2015-2020
Boston’s John Hancock Tower design failures; Relevant date range: 1970-1977
RaPower-3 LLC and International Automated Systems, Inc. Fraudulent Solar; Relevant date range: 2015-2016
Japan’s Architect, Hidetsugu Aneha, and the Fraudulent Earthquake Data; Relevant date range: 2005-2008
Collusion and Bid Rigging Delay Denver Convention Center Project; Relevant date range: 2018-present
Pemberton Mill Collapse; Relevant Date Range: 1860
HOLC (Home Owners’ Loan Corporation) maps and redlining in NYC; Relevant Date Range: 1930s-1940s
El Hoyo Club Fire; Relevant Date Range: 1988-1989
Facebook’s Discriminating Ad-serving Algorithm; Relevant Date Range: 2019-present
The Knickerbocker Theater Collapse; Relevant Date Range: 1922
Displacement, Robert Moses, and the Cross-Bronx Expressway; Relevant Date Range: 1940-1972
Andrew Siemaszko, Davis-Besse’s Lead Nuclear Engineer; Relevant Date Range: 1999-2008
Five Women, Richard Meier, and Architecture’s #MeToo Moment; Relevant Date Range: 2018-present
Sales of Racist and Flawed Data Recognition Software by Amazon to Police; Relevant Date Range: 2019-present
Consumer Privacy vs. Data Mining in Smart Buildings Relevant Date Range: current

Good luck!

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Congratulations to new CRSP & ESP Award Recipients!

Post author By Prof. AM Sowder
Post date October 13, 2021

I’m pleased to be mentoring a new team of undergraduate researchers this fall: Jude Vallon, Calvin Waters, Kalalie Flomo, and returning researcher, Aalaa Mohammed. These award recipients will be working with me on the project, “Investigating Project Success Factors in Post-Disaster Rebuilding Efforts in NYC.”

Learn more about the CUNY Research Scholars Program (CRSP) and Emerging Scholars Program (ESP) here: Undergraduate Research – City Tech (cuny.edu).

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Instruction – Experiments with Video FAQs

Post author By Prof. AM Sowder
Post date November 6, 2020

Many of my classes combine teaching software with comprehensive student projects, resulting in common challenges for students once they dive into the work. Rolling out fully virtual instruction has given me the opportunity to pre-record or (in these cases) post-record answers to frequently asked questions so that students can easily refer back and replay at their own pace.

The example below is from my scheduling class, CMCE 2421:

Q: In P6 I’m seeing yellow boxes at the bottom of my screen instead of the details (WBS, activity type, etc.). I don’t know where I clicked or how to get back.

A: Click View > Show on Bottom > Details. See demonstration in the following video.

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Google it! How to Make a Combo Chart using a Mac?

Post author By Prof. AM Sowder
Post date November 4, 2020

The images below don’t give you the answer, just remind you how to search for answers . Include in your search terms:

Your computer or operating system type
The name of the software you’re using
A simple description of problem or thing you’re trying to do
(You can also do this if you get an error message – copy and paste the error message to find out what to do)

Good luck!

Best, Prof. Sowder

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Student Tech Help for My Classes and Beyond

Post author By Prof. AM Sowder
Post date November 4, 2020

Information regarding City Tech’s Device Loan Program

A link to Virtual City Tech, a hub of resources to assist students created by CIS

When participating in virtual learning courses, it is vital to consider the technology needed in order to have a successful course. We recommend that you meet the technical requirements below.

A computer (desktop/laptop) or mobile device (smartphone/tablet). If you need to borrow a device, click here.
Speakers/headphones/earbuds for listening to audio or videos presented in courses.
Webcam for interacting in course activities that require video feedback from students.
High speed internet access

It is imperative that you (1) have and use a CityTech email account, and (2) create a BlackBoard account. Significant amounts of course material are hosted on and submitted via Blackboard.

You should have access to and be able to use the Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Internet Explorer browsers.
If you do not know your CityTech email login information:
1. Visit http://cis.citytech.cuny.edu/Student/it_student_findemail.aspx
2. From there, retrieve your login information and log into your account.
If you need additional help with your CityTech email, or do not have an account:
1. contact the CityTech Help Desk at 718-260-4900 OR
2. Email HelpDesk at studenthelpdesk@citytech.cuny.edu
For BlackBoard training and support on all tools required to fully participate in the interactive component of the course:
1. Access the “Beginners Guide to BlackBoard Course Info” training at http://websupport1.citytech.cuny.edu/studentworkshops.html AND/OR
2. Email the open student lab at itec@citytech.cuny.edu for BlackBoard help AND/OR
3. Call (718) 254-8565 for BlackBoard help
4. Visit their website: http://websupport1.citytech.cuny.edu/studentbb.html.

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