ASEE PEER - Search Results

Displaying results 391 - 420 of 1252 in total

← Previous
1
2
…
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
…
41
42
Next →

Feasibility Of Virtual Laboratory For Asphalt Mixtures And Pavements

Conference Session: Virtual and Distance Experiments
Collection: 2006 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Zhanping You, Michigan Technological University; Qingli Dai, Michigan Technological University
Tagged Divisions: Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

2006-2201: FEASIBILITY OF VIRTUAL LABORATORY FOR ASPHALTMIXTURES AND PAVEMENTSZhanping You, Michigan Technological University Zhanping You received his Ph.D. from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in civil engineering. Dr. You is the honored Donald and Rose Ann Tomasini Assistant Professor of Transportation Engineering of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the Michigan Technological University, and serves as the Associate Director of the Transportation Materials Research Center. Dr. Zhanping You is a member of American Association of Engineering Education.Qingli Dai, Michigan Technological University Qingli Dai received her Ph.D degree from mechanical

Relevance Score: 0.48659846

Engineer Starters Program 2005

Conference Session: Attracting Young MINDs
Collection: 2006 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Cindy Waters, North Carolina A&T State University; Vernal Alford, North Carolina A&T State University; Elaine Vinson, North Carolina A&T State University; Venetia Fisher, North Carolina A&T State University; Devdas Pai, North Carolina A&T State University
Tagged Divisions: Minorities in Engineering

2006-1972: ENGINEER STARTERS PROGRAM 2005Cindy Waters, North Carolina A&T State UniversityVernal Alford, North Carolina A&T State UniversityElaine Vinson, North Carolina A&T State UniversityVenetia Fisher, North Carolina A&T State UniversityDevdas Pai, North Carolina A&T State University Page 11.545.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Engineer Starters ProgramABSTRACT At North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, theEngineer Starters Program (ESP) serves as an avenue to target specifically thoseunderrepresented in the Science, Mathematics, Engineering and Technology fieldsand provide them with tools

Relevance Score: 0.48550025

Teaching Reliability Concepts To Undergraduate Students – An Nsf Ccli A&I Grant

Conference Session: NSF Grantees Poster Session
Collection: 2006 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: S. Manian Ramkumar, Rochester Institute of Technology; Scott Anson, Rochester Institute of Technology; Charles Swain, Rochester Institute of Technology
Tagged Divisions: Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

2006-1038: TEACHING RELIABILITY CONCEPTS TO UNDERGRADUATESTUDENTS – AN NSF CCLI A&I GRANTS. Manian Ramkumar, Rochester Institute of Technology Prof. Ramkumar is a faculty in the Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology department at the Rochester Institute of Technology and is currently serving as the Director of the Center for Electronics Manufacturing & Assembly. He teaches courses in surface mount electronics packaging, robotics and manufacturing automation. He was instrumental in developing the Center for Electronics Manufacturing and Assembly at RIT. This Center is equipped with production scale equipment, used for training and applied research projects for

Relevance Score: 0.48236132

Learning By Iteration: Evolving Capabilities In Aerospace Curricula

Conference Session: Rethinking Aerospace Curricula and Learning
Collection: 2006 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Narayanan Komerath, Georgia Institute of Technology
Tagged Divisions: Aerospace

2006-1971: LEARNING BY ITERATION: EVOLVING CAPABILITIES INAEROSPACE CURRICULANarayanan Komerath, Georgia Institute of Technology Page 11.873.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Learning by Iteration: Evolving Capabilities in Aerospace CurriculaAbstractElectronic media allow engineering lectures to be covered in less than half the time it used totake. This paper explores the background and related issues, and argues for finishing the lecturematerial quickly, then using the time savings to revisit concepts, and integrate knowledgethrough several iterations. The experience from teaching five different courses at different levelsis mined to gauge the lessons

Relevance Score: 0.48138055

Senior Design Project: Ddos Attack, Detection And Defense Simulation

Conference Session: Security
Collection: 2006 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Yu Cai, Michigan Technological University; Guy Hembroff, Michigan Technological University
Tagged Divisions: Information Systems

2006-1607: SENIOR DESIGN PROJECT: DDOS ATTACK, DETECTION ANDDEFENSE SIMULATIONYu Cai, Michigan Technological University Dr. Yu Cai is an assistant professor at School of Technology in Michigan Technological University. His research interests include network protocols, distributed systems and cyber security. He received his Ph.D. in Computer Science from University of Colorado in 2005. He is a memeber of IEEE and ACM.Guy Hembroff, Michigan Technological University Mr. Guy Hembroff is an Assistant Professor within Michigan Tech University's School of Technology Department. His research interests are within the areas of cyber security, network protocols, encryption methods, health-care

Relevance Score: 0.48047948

Mems And Microsystems Courses With National And International Dissemination

Conference Session: Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session
Collection: 2006 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Leo McAfee, University of Michigan; Khalil Najafi, University of Michigan; Yogesh Gianchandani, University of Michigan; Kensall D. Wise, University of Michigan; Michel M. Maharbiz, University of Michigan; Dean Aslam, Michigan State University; Paul Bergstrom, Michigan Technological University; Craig Friedrich, Michigan Technological University

Fellow of the IEEE.Yogesh Gianchandani, University of Michigan Yogesh B. Gianchandani received a B.S., M.S, and after some time in industry, a Ph.D. in electrical engineering, with a focus on microelectronics and MEMS. He is presently an Associate Professor in the EECS Department and holds a joint appointment in the Dept. of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Prior to this he was with the ECE Department at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. He has also held industry positions with Xerox Corporation, Microchip Technology, and other companies, working in the area of integrated circuit design. His research interests include all aspects of design, fabrication, and

Relevance Score: 0.48030508

Introduction To Engineering Design Through Environmental Engineering Projects

Conference Session: Environmental Engineering Undergraduate Research
Collection: 2006 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Simeon Komisar, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Lupita Montoya, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Tagged Divisions: Environmental Engineering

2006-2388: INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING DESIGN THROUGHENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING PROJECTSLupita Montoya, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute LUPITA D. MONTOYA is an Assistant Professor of Environmental Engineering in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Rensselaer. Her research interests include method development, indoor air quality, bioaerosols and health effects of aerosols. Her teaching interests include Engineering Design, Air Quality Management and Air Pollution Aerosols. She may be reached via e-mail at lmontoya@rpi.edu.Simeon Komisar, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute SIMEON KOMISAR is a Clinical Associate Professor and Undergraduate Program Director of Environmental

Relevance Score: 0.47982222

Laboratory Device For Demonstrating Medical Imaging In The Classroom

Conference Session: Innovative Laboratories in BME
Collection: 2006 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Miles Wernick, Illinois Institute of Technology; Ana Lukic, Illinois Institute of Technology
Tagged Divisions: Biomedical

2006-1047: LABORATORY DEVICE FOR DEMONSTRATING MEDICALIMAGING IN THE CLASSROOMAna Lukic, Illinois Institute of TechnologyMiles Wernick, Illinois Institute of Technology Page 11.859.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Laboratory Device for Demonstrating Medical Imaging in the ClassroomAbstractIn this paper, we describe the details of the experimental setup developed with the objective ofdemonstrating the principles of tomography using visible light. Most tomographic methods useinvisible forms of radiation (e.g., x-rays or ultrasound) and therefore it is not very instructive tosee them in operation. The proposed setup

Relevance Score: 0.47816774

The New Center For Advanced Energy Studies (Caes)

Conference Session: Topics in Nuclear and Radiological Engineering Education
Collection: 2006 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Leonard Bond, Idaho National Laboratory; Robert Wharton, Idaho State University; Andrew Kadak, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Kevin Kostelnik, Idaho National Laboratory
Tagged Divisions: Nuclear and Radiological

patents.Robert Wharton, Idaho State University Robert A. Wharton, is the Vice President for Academic Affairs, Idaho State University. He holds his BA and MA from Humboldt State University and his PhD from Virginia Tech. He has been author of over 70 peer reviewed publications and is a Fellow of the AAAS, the Explorers Club and Royal Geographical Society.Andrew Kadak, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Andrew C. Kadak, Ph.D., is Professor of the Practice, Nuclear Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He holds a BS from Union College, an MS and PhD from Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and an MBA from Northeastern University. He is currently conducting research on a modular

Relevance Score: 0.4779269

Terrascope: A Project Based, Team Oriented Freshman Learning Community With An Environmental/Earth System Focus

Conference Session: FPD4 -- Real-World Case Studies & Projects
Collection: 2006 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Ari Epstein, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Alberta Lipson, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Rafael Bras, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Kip Hodges, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Tagged Divisions: First-Year Programs

2006-435: TERRASCOPE: A PROJECT-BASED, TEAM-ORIENTED FRESHMANLEARNING COMMUNITY WITH AN ENVIRONMENTAL/EARTH SYSTEMFOCUSAri Epstein, Massachusetts Institute of Technology ARI W. EPSTEIN, a Lecturer in the MIT Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, earned a Ph.D. in Oceanography (specializing in physical/biological interactions) in a program run jointly by MIT and the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. He is particularly interested in free-choice learning, such as the learning that happens through museums, media, libraries and community-based organizations.Alberta Lipson, Massachusetts Institute of Technology ALBERTA LIPSON is the associate director of the Teaching and Learning

Relevance Score: 0.47727332

Assessing Student Knowledge Of The Learning Objectives

Conference Session: Assessment
Collection: 2006 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Joanne Mathews, Illinois Institute of Technology; Daniel Ferguson, Illinois Institute of Technology; Margaret Huyck, Illinois Institute of Technology; Abhinav Pamulaparthy, Illinois Institute of Technology
Tagged Divisions: Educational Research and Methods

2006-1481: ASSESSING STUDENT KNOWLEDGE OF THE LEARNINGOBJECTIVESJoanne Mathews, Illinois Institute of TechnologyDaniel Ferguson, Illinois Institute of Technology Senior Lecturer, Interprofessional Studies Program (IPRO), Il Institute of TechnologyMargaret Huyck, Illinois Institute of TechnologyAbhinav Pamulaparthy, Illinois Institute of Technology IPRO Team Project Manager; major in MMAE Page 11.240.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Assessing Student Acquisition of Knowledge of Learning Objectives for an Interprofessional Projects ProgramAbstractThe Interprofessional Projects Program

Relevance Score: 0.47627163

An Effective Approach For Teaching Aerospace Structures

Conference Session: Rethinking Aerospace Curricula and Learning
Collection: 2006 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Samer Tawfik, Georgia Institute of Technology; Serkan Ozbay, Georgia Institute of Technology; Erian Armanios, Georgia Institute of Technology
Tagged Divisions: Aerospace

2006-2215: AN EFFECTIVE APPROACH FOR TEACHING AEROSPACESTRUCTURESSamer Tawfik, Georgia Institute of TechnologySerkan Ozbay, Georgia Institute of TechnologyErian Armanios, Georgia Institute of Technology Page 11.179.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 An Effective Approach for Teaching Aerospace StructuresI- Abstract This paper discusses a method aiming at providing tailored education that would increasestudents understanding of the material and enhance their success. The method is being applied toCOE 3001 (Mechanics of Deformable Bodies), the second structures course in AerospaceEngineering undergraduate program at the Georgia Institute of

Relevance Score: 0.4757403

An Architecture For Virtual Laboratory Experimentation

Conference Session: Modern Software Measurement Techniques
Collection: 2006 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: El-Sayed Aziz, Stevens Institute of Technology; Sven Esche, Stevens Institute of Technology; Constantin Chassapis, Stevens Institute of Technology
Tagged Divisions: Instrumentation

2006-390: AN ARCHITECTURE FOR VIRTUAL LABORATORYEXPERIMENTATIONEL-Sayed Aziz, Stevens Institute of Technology Dr. El-Sayed Aziz holds a faculty position in the Mechanical Engineering Department at Mansoura University, Egypt. Currently, he is working as research scientist at Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, New Jersey, USA. He received B.S. and M.S. degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Mansoura University, Egypt, in 1991 and a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Stevens Institute of Technology in 2003. His research interests include knowledge-based engineering systems; computer-integrated design and manufacturing; Finite Element Analysis; software development and applications

Relevance Score: 0.47457927

Transforming K 12 Education Via The Collaborative Large Scale Engineering Analysis Network For Environmental Research (Cleaner) Project

Conference Session: Approaches to K -12 Engineering
Collection: 2006 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Elizabeth Eschenbach, Humboldt State University; James H. Johnson, Howard University; Chris Brus, University of Iowa; Dan Giammar, Washington University; Bette Grauer, McPherson High School; Patricia Carlson, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Liesl Hotaling, Stevens Institute of Technology; Gbekeloluwa Oguntimein, Morgan State University; Steven Safferman, Michigan State University; Tim Wentling, National Center for Supercomputing Applications
Tagged Divisions: K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

. from Howard University, M.S. from the University of Illinois and Ph.D. from the University of Delaware. Dr. Johnson’s research interests include the treatment and disposal of hazardous substances, the evaluation of environmental policy issues in relation to minorities, the use of nanomaterials for environmental restoration, the development of environmental curricula and strategies to increase the pool of underrepresented groups in the science, technology, engineering and math disciplines. He is the chair of the Board of Scientific Counselors Executive Committee of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Office of Research and Development, a member of EPA’s Science Advisory Board and the

Relevance Score: 0.4677922

Dual Or Combined Degree Programs At University Level

Conference Session: Where are We Going? The Future of Civil Engineering Education
Collection: 2006 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Adnan Javed, University of Florida/Boyle Engineering; Fazil Najafi, University of Florida
Tagged Divisions: Civil Engineering

growing competition,employers are currently seeking employees with either diversified background oradvanced degrees to be able to handle the additional stress put forth by the industrialsector. Diversity, strong fundamentals, advance body of knowledge and technical skills tohandle the new technology is the key to future progress. This paper analyzes the currenttrends through highlighting programs offered by Medical and Engineering schools. Thebetter prospective of getting more students interested in these programs is by educatingthem and their parents about the potential advantages, which includes monetary benefits,diversified skills, technical competency, job security and saving time. This new trendcould definitely mark the beginning of next

Relevance Score: 0.46397153

Solid Modeling As The Cornerstone Of An Introduction To Engineering Course

Conference Session: FPD2 -- Highlighting First-Year Programs
Collection: 2006 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: William Howard, East Carolina University; Joseph Musto, Milwaukee School of Engineering
Tagged Divisions: First-Year Programs

standard test, but that academic success in other courseswas not related to visualization ability. At Michigan Technological University, Sorby8 reportsthat a class to develop and improve students’ visualization abilities has been developed andimproved, with positive results in engineering graphics grades and retention rates.The studies referenced above correlate with the anecdotal experience of the authors: we haveknown several female engineering students who were successful in their studies, but recall theirfreshman engineering graphics classes as among the biggest challenges they faced in completing Page 11.1140.3their program of study. As

Relevance Score: 0.4613895

Where The Girls Are: Applying An Integrated Marketing Approach To Attract Girls Into Engineering Programs

Conference Session: K-12 Programs for Recruiting Women
Collection: 2006 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Pat Pyke, Boise State University; Leandra Aburusa-Lete, Boise State University; Christa Budinoff, Visioneering LLC; Janet Callahan; Michael Luque, Boise School District; Cheryl Schrader, Boise State University; Michelle Taylor, Micron Technology, Inc.
Tagged Divisions: Women in Engineering

Science, her M.S. in Metallurgy and her B.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Connecticut. Her educational research interests include freshmen engineering programs, and recruitment and retention issues in engineering.Michael Luque, Boise School District Michael Luque is initiator of the Boise science and technology girls program that evolved into e-Girls. He retired in 2005 from the Boise School District after teaching for 29 years. He taught General Biology, A+ Computer Certification, and Web Design.Cheryl Schrader, Boise State University Cheryl B. Schrader is Dean of the College of Engineering and Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Boise State University. Dean

Relevance Score: 0.45186192

Implementation Of Virtual Study Group And Action Research In Online Construction Management Courses

Conference Session: Trend in Construction Engineering Education II
Collection: 2006 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Haiyan Xie, University of Arkansas-Little Rock; James Tramel, University of Arkansas-Little Rock; Wei Shi, University of Florida; Mei Lu, Xi’an University of Architecture and Technology
Tagged Divisions: Construction

2006-2243: IMPLEMENTATION OF VIRTUAL STUDY GROUP AND ACTIONRESEARCH IN ONLINE CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT COURSESHaiyan Xie, University of Arkansas-Little Rock HAIYAN XIE, Ph.D., CPC Dr. Haiyan Xie received a BE and a ME in construction engineering and management from the Xi’an University of Architecture and Technology, China. She also holds an MS in computer engineering, Department of Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE), from the University of Florida. Dr. Xie earned her PhD from the M.E. Rinker, Sr. School of Building Construction at the University of Florida (UF) in Gainesville. She has multiple years of working experiences with construction companies in both the US and

Relevance Score: 0.44446337

Greening Of Education: Ecological Education In Engineering

Conference Session: Sustainable Engineering
Collection: 2006 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Deanna Matthews, Carnegie Mellon University; Robert Heard, Carnegie Mellon University
Tagged Divisions: Environmental Engineering

this appreciation out intofuture careers. Over the three-year duration of this project 24 new courses have been introducedinto the university curriculum. Specifically within the Carnegie Institute of Technology (theengineering college), two courses became part of this program to be taught to students withmajors outside the engineering program as a technical elective for arts and humanities degreerequirements.These two engineering courses lend themselves to what has been termed a new “metadiscipline”of sustainability science and engineering1 which merges engineering, environmental, and socialconcepts into an integrated course. Incorporating environmental and social concepts intoengineering courses has been a growing interest for several years

Relevance Score: 0.43421608

Teaching Sustainable Engineering Ten Years Later: What’s Worked & What’s Next?

Conference Session: Sustainable Engineering
Collection: 2006 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Richard Ciocci, Pennsylvania State University-Harrisburg
Tagged Divisions: Environmental Engineering

Technology and Society Division of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. Page 11.1226.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Teaching Sustainable Engineering Ten Years Later: What’s Worked & What’s Next?AbstractTeaching environmentally related courses in environmental engineering and mechanicalengineering technology curricula at two institutions has generated a wealth of experiences.Design for the Environment at the associate level, Design for Society at the senior level, andSustainable Engineering at the graduate level are similar, complementary courses. Topics ineach include

Relevance Score: 0.43032402

Service Learning At Cincinnati: Researching Water Treatment For Emerging Economies

Conference Session: Sustainable Engineering
Collection: 2006 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Sarah Pumphrey, University of Cincinnati; Anna Hoessle, University of Cincinnati; Daniel Oerther, University of Cincinnati
Tagged Divisions: Environmental Engineering

and molecular biology as applied to natural and engineered environments. His research focuses upon microorganisms in wastewater treatment plants, drinking water treatment plants, bioremediation field sites, and natural surface watershed. Page 11.1120.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Service Learning at Cincinnati: Researching Water Treatment for Emerging EconomiesAbstractOf the nearly six billion human inhabitants of planet earth, nearly two thirds lack access tosufficient quantities of potable water and access to basic sanitation. These appalling

Relevance Score: 0.42963082

Interdisciplinary Approach To A Multi Phase Engineering Project For The Developing Community Of Araypallpa, Peru

Conference Session: Sustainable Engineering
Collection: 2006 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Vered Doctori Blass, University of California-Santa Barbara; Mary Hong Loan Dinh, University of California-Santa Barbara
Tagged Divisions: Environmental Engineering

, theAraypallpa, Peru project provided a way for students to engage in service-learning projects, learnabout appropriate technology and sustainability, work on a multi-disciplinary team, and learnhow engineering skills can be used to serve the needs of the global community. In addition,students developed a set of skills that typical classroom education does not provide. A volunteer-based program may be especially useful as a mechanism for service-learning since theundergraduate engineering curriculum is normally very full, or it may be a first-step inintroducing service-learning into the engineering program.AcknowledgementsWe would like to thank Dr. LeeAnne Kryder for her guidance and feedback on this paper;Humphrey Blackburn for sharing his expertise on

Relevance Score: 0.4278298

Public Policy And Engineering Design: A Creative Partnership In Engineering Education

Conference Session: Building Blocks for Public Policy in Curricula
Collection: 2006 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Alison Tramba, University of Virginia; Edmund Russell, University of Virginia; P. Paxton Marshall, University of Virginia
Tagged Divisions: Engineering and Public Policy

Edmund Russell is associate professor of science, technology, and society and history at the University of Virginia. A former American Association for the Advancement of Science –Environmental Protection Agency fellow, he directs the School of Engineering and Applied Science’s Washington Internship Program in Science and Technology Policy. His research focuses on the history of science, technology, and the environment.P. Paxton Marshall, University of Virginia P. Paxton Marshall is Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs in the School of Engineering and Applied Science, University of Virginia. Marshall has been active in developing

Relevance Score: 0.42677036

A Virtual Laboratory On Fluid Mechanics

Conference Session: Modern Software Measurement Techniques
Collection: 2006 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Ruiqing Jia, China University of Mining and Technology; Shanjun Xu, China University of Mining and Technology; Songyun Gao, China University of Mining and Technology; El-Sayed Aziz, Stevens Institute of Technology; Sven Esche, Stevens Institute of Technology; Constantin Chassapis, Stevens Institute of Technology
Tagged Divisions: Instrumentation

2006-1991: A VIRTUAL LABORATORY ON FLUID MECHANICSRuiqing Jia, China University of Mining and Technology Dr. Ruiqing Jia currently holds a position as Visiting Professor at Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, New Jersey, USA. From 1992 to 2004, he was a Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at China University of Mining and Technology (CUMT) in Beijing. He received a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Taiyuan University of Technology in 1982 and a Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering from CUMT in 1992. His research interests are fluid mechanics and virtual environments.Shanjun Xu, China University of Mining and Technology Mr. Shanjun Xu received a

Relevance Score: 0.42616677

Using Phosphorus Recovery From Wastewater As A Context For Teaching Sustainable Development With Usepa P3 Support

Conference Session: Sustainable Engineering
Collection: 2006 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Daniel Oerther, University of Cincinnati; Cinnamon Carlarne, University of Cincinnati; Eric Maurer, University of Cincinnati; Regina Lamendella, University of Cincinnati; Sarah Pumphrey, University of Cincinnati
Tagged Divisions: Environmental Engineering

laboratory-scale data, the socioeconomicanalysis, and the ideas for transferring phosphorus recovery technology to the developing world.The students integrated these components of the design into the final project report and presentedthe results at the P3 Award competition in Washington, D.C.Course ModificationsAlthough the first year could be considered a success, a number of critical observations werenoted. First, the self-selection of sub-teams prevented appropriate interdisciplinary mixing ofenvironmental engineering and environmental studies students. Second, without a focus on acountry of interest, it was difficult to provide an appropriate context for agriculture oreconomics. Third, because the course sequence is required for the seniors in

Relevance Score: 0.4261483

Service Learning Project In Brazil: From Concept To Reality

Conference Session: Sustainable Engineering
Collection: 2006 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Janet Baldwin, Roger Williams University
Tagged Divisions: Environmental Engineering

2006-1369: SERVICE LEARNING PROJECT IN BRAZIL: FROM CONCEPT TOREALITYJanet Baldwin, Roger Williams University Janet L. Baldwin is an assistant professor in Roger Williams University's general engineering program. Her current research interests include wastewater reuse technologies and service learning in engineering. She is currently active in Girl Scouts and engineering outreach activities for girls. Dr. Baldwin received a B.S. in engineering from Tufts University in 1988. She earned graduate degrees from The Pennsylvania State University: an M.S. in Environmental Engineering in 1994 and a Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering in 1999