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Promoting the Quarry Workers' Hazard Identification Through Formal and Informal Safety Training by Bae, Hwangbo, Simmons, Denise R., Polmear, Madeline

“…The surface mining industry has one of the highest fatality rates among private industries in the United States. Despite recent decreases in the fatality rates…”
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Promoting the Quarry Workers' Hazard Identification Through Formal and Informal Safety Training by Bae, Hwangbo, Simmons, Denise R, Polmear, Madeline

“…Background: The surface mining industry has one of the highest fatality rates among private industries in the United States. Despite recent decreases in the…”
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Leadership Competencies for Construction Professionals as Identified by Construction Industry Executives by Simmons, Denise R, McCall, Cassandra, Clegorne, Nicholas A

“…AbstractConstruction and civil engineering professionals are recognizing a growing need for increased professional development, namely, leadership development,…”
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Advancing from outsider to insider: A grounded theory of professional identity negotiation in undergraduate engineering by McCall, Cassandra, McNair, Lisa D., Simmons, Denise R.

“…Background Engineers' identification with their profession is crucial for persistence among engineering students and career professionals. Significant research…”
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Development of Assessment Tool for Workforce Sustainability by Karakhan, Ali A, Gambatese, John, Simmons, Denise R

“…AbstractThe work environment in construction is physically and mentally demanding. This demanding environment can place adverse risk on the construction…”
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Applying a New Lens: Using Photo Elicitation in Construction Engineering Management Research by Simmons, Denise R., Polmear, Madeline, Bae, Hwangbo, McCall, Cassandra

“…AbstractResearch in construction engineering and management (CEM) is increasingly examining the complex interactions among people and their environment. This…”
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The Role of Social Capital in the Experiences of Hispanic Women Engineering Majors by Martin, Julie P., Simmons, Denise R., Yu, Shirley L.

“…Background Women and minorities remain significantly underrepresented in the undergraduate engineering disciplines despite decades‐long recruitment and…”
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Bridging the Gap between Industry Expectations and Academic Preparation: Civil Engineering Students’ Employability by Bae, Hwangbo, Polmear, Madeline, Simmons, Denise R

“…AbstractEmployers expect engineering graduates to be prepared for their entry-level positions in the rapidly advancing civil engineering industry…”
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Identifying Pertinent Indicators for Assessing and Fostering Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion of the Construction Workforce by Karakhan, Ali A, Gambatese, John A, Simmons, Denise R, Al-Bayati, Ahmed Jalil

“…AbstractStructural prejudices and unconscious biases within the construction industry have negatively impacted the construction workforce. Workforce diversity,…”
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Dissolving the margins: LEANING INto an antiracist review process by Coley, Brooke C., Simmons, Denise R., Lord, Susan M.

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Intersection of Diversity, Out-of-Class Engagement, and Engineer of 2020 Outcomes for Civil Engineering Students by Polmear, Madeline, Chau, Anh D, Simmons, Denise R

“…AbstractThe accelerating pace of technological innovation, coupled with social, cultural, political, and economic forces, have rapidly transformed the practice…”
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Belonging in engineering: Exploring the predictive relevance of social interaction and individual factors on undergraduate students' belonging in engineering by Polmear, Madeline, Hunsu, Nathaniel J., Simmons, Denise R., Olaogun, Olanrewaju P., Lu, Laura

“…Background Belonging in their academic discipline affects students' participation and retention in engineering. While prior studies have conceptualized…”
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Validating Resilience at University Scale with Future Civil Engineering and Construction Professionals by Simmons, Denise R., Chau, Anh D., Turner, Michelle

“…AbstractGiven the potential high-stress work environments in civil engineering and construction, many industry stakeholders are recognizing employee well-being…”
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Industry Perspective on the Role of Visualization Technology in Construction Safety Training by Polmear, Madeline, Simmons, Denise R.

“…Construction is a high-risk industry, and worker capability has been identified as a contributing factor to construction accidents. However, many construction…”
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Leveraging faculty knowledge, experience, and training for leadership education in engineering undergraduate curricula by Polmear, Madeline, Volpe, Elizabeth, Simmons, Denise R., Clegorne, Nicholas, Weisenfeld, Danielle

“…Leadership is vital in engineering for individual career advancement and innovation across the profession. Although engineering educators have a key role in…”
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Taking a Partnered Approach to Managing Academic Stress: An Undergraduate Study by Turner, Michelle, Simmons, Denise R.

“…The ability to positively adapt to situations of stress and adversity enables student progress, growth, and learning. In the context of undergraduate building…”
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The Popularity and Intensity of Engineering Undergraduate Out‐of‐Class Activities by Simmons, Denise R., Van Mullekom, Jennifer, Ohland, Matthew W.

“…Background Although researchers have documented the outcomes of various out‐of‐class activities for undergraduate students, less attention has been given to…”
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Work Values across Generations among Construction Professionals in the United States by Simmons, Denise R, Iorio, Josh, Taylor, John E, Li, Dan

“…AbstractEmployees hold a range of attitudes and beliefs about their work life. This paper’s contribution to the overall body of knowledge is to further the…”
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Leading Indicators of the Health and Well-Being of the Construction Workforce: Perception of Industry Professionals by Karakhan, Ali A., Gambatese, John, Simmons, Denise R., Albert, Alex, Breesam, Hatem Khaleefah

“…AbstractConstruction is one of the most hazardous and stressful occupations throughout the world. The dynamic, complex, and high-risk nature of construction…”
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Exploring the Role of Social Capital in Civil Engineering Students' Leadership Development by Volpe, Elizabeth, Polmear, Madeline, Simmons, Denise R, Weisenfeld, Danielle

“…Despite the need to prepare engineers for leadership in the workforce, the civil engineering curriculum lacks formal leadership education. The limited focus on…”
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