Socio-Cultural Experiences and Openness to Music Genres

This project explored the relationship between socio-cultural experiences and openness to listen to a variety of international music genres. These genres included: Korean Pop, Classical, African Beats, Latin, Tropical, Reggae, Rap, Indian, and Jazz. Participants (n = 298) were recruited online utilizing Mechanical Turk. All participants were eighteen years of age or older. A significant positive correlation was found between socio-cultural experiences and openness to global music genres. Preliminary analysis is discussed for the various components of the socio-cultural exposure scores (cultural experiences). A potential implication of this study is the recognition of the importance of, as well as the relationship between, socio-cultural experiences and individual Openness

Ohio River Bridges Project P3 Contract Administration and Oversight

The P3 contract has provided INDOT the unique opportunity to utilize new systems for the management and administration of a large and complex project, including design coordination, material tracking, and quality verifications. In this session we will present contract oversight and administration of the ongoing Ohio River Bridges Project

The Ohio River Bridges Project Update

KYTC and INDOT will provide an update on the progress of design and construction of the LSIORB Project since work began on the downtown and east end crossings in 2013. The update will include information on the organization of the owner’s and contractor’s teams, the design process, and how each crossing is addressing construction oversight

I-65 Downtown Closure: Saving Time, Enhancing Safety

In 2018, portions of I-65 were closed in Indianapolis to construct seven bridge rehabilitations from downtown north to I-465. This presentation discusses the challenges and opportunities related to an interstate closure, including reasons behind INDOT’s decision to close I-65. Highlights include design, project delivery, and construction elements implemented into the contract. Best practices and guidelines for which types of projects could consider closure as a viable MOT (maintenance of traffic) scheme will be covered