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Tech Session 2: Course-Level Innovations in Environmental Engineering: Projects, Case Studies, and Social Impact

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kathryn Plymesser, Montana State University - Bozeman; Adrienne Phillips, Montana State University - Bozeman; Catherine M Kirkland, Montana State University - Bozeman; Amanda Hohner, Montana State University - Bozeman; Susan Gallagher, Montana State University - Bozeman; Craig R Woolard P.E., Montana State University - Bozeman

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Paper ID #47922Designing and Implementing Integrated Project Based Courses for First- andSecond-Year Environmental Engineering StudentsDr. Kathryn Plymesser, Montana State University - Bozeman Dr. Plymesser hold a B.S. (Case Western Reserve University ’01) and Ph.D. (MSU ’14) degrees in Civil Engineering. She began her academic career at Montana State University – Billings with a teaching and research tenure-track appointment. Dr. Plymesser joined the Civil Engineering Department at Montana State University in 2016. Her research is focused in ecohydraulics and fish passage with a particular fondness for the application of

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Tech Session 2: Course-Level Innovations in Environmental Engineering: Projects, Case Studies, and Social Impact

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Stephanie Laughton, The Citadel

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. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Application of Single Point Rubrics in Introductory Environmental Engineering Projects: A Case StudyAbstractFair assessment of open-ended student work is often considered one of the most difficult aspectsof teaching. If the assignment is over-constrained with specific criteria in a rubric, it may limitstudent creativity, but without guidelines, students may not include necessary items to produceaccurate and professional work. Single point rubrics have been proposed as a compromise. The“single point” establishes the expectations of the assignment. Then, during grading, the instructorleaves feedback to document items that resulted in a loss of points in that category or

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Tech Session 4: Embedding Engineering for One Planet (EOP) Framework in Engineering Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Diana M. Byrne, University of Kentucky; Jennifer Mueller PE P.E., Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Engineering at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. She graduated with her BS in Environmental Engineering from Northwestern University and with her MS and PhD in Civil Engineering with an emphasis on Environmental River Mechanics from Colorado State University. Her graduate work focused on exchange of surface water and groundwater, as well as nitrate uptake, in streams with varying degrees of rehabilitation. Dr. Mueller’s areas of interest include water quality, sustainable design, watershed hydrology, and river hydraulics. Current projects involve pedagogical studies for incorporating sustainability and ethical decision making in undergraduate engineering education, with an emphasis on touchpoints throughout the four

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Environmental Engineering & Sustainability Division (ENVIRON) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Catherine M Kirkland, Montana State University - Bozeman; Idalis Villanueva Alarcón, University of Florida; Kathryn Plymesser P.E., Montana State University - Bozeman; Adrienne Phillips, Montana State University - Bozeman; Amanda Hohner, Montana State University - Bozeman; Craig R Woolard P.E., Montana State University - Bozeman; Susan Gallagher, Montana State University - Bozeman

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Paper ID #47762BOARD #155: Assessing the impact of project-based courses for engineeringprofessional identity formation in 1st and 2nd year environmental engineeringstudentsDr. Catherine M Kirkland, Montana State University - Bozeman Dr. Catherine Kirkland is an assistant professor of Environmental Engineering in the Civil Engineering Department at Montana State University. In addition to her background in environmental engineering, Catherine also holds a BA in Anthropology and Sociology from Rhodes College. Her research areas include beneficial biofilms, nuclear magnetic resonance, and engineering education.Idalis

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Tech Session 2: Course-Level Innovations in Environmental Engineering: Projects, Case Studies, and Social Impact

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Annesh Borthakur, Saint Louis University

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in the USA and in theworld [5], [6], [7], [8], [9], [10]. Similarly, environmental engineering projects such as landfillsand superfund sites have historically been constructed in areas populated by minorities,increasing their exposure to hazardous pollutants [11], [12]. Indeed, these projects were the maindriving force for the environmental justice movement. This injustice stems from poor decision-making from engineers and policy makers who are focused on science and economics withoutconsidering the effects on local underrepresented communities. Therefore, it is imperative thatengineers receive a comprehensive education in environmental justice principles to effectivelycontribute to a just society. Understanding the social, economic, and

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Tech Session 2: Course-Level Innovations in Environmental Engineering: Projects, Case Studies, and Social Impact

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hadley Willman, Engineering for One Planet; Victoria Matthew, Engineering for One Planet; Andrew K. Schulz, Georgia Institute of Technology; Emma Telepo, Michigan State University; Reese Emily Simancek

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have agency over theircollective learning. Thus, EOP ambassadors will benefit from identifying and driving the focusof their learning and their projects based on their personal interests and contexts.This CoP approach will show up in how ambassadors are convened biweekly, first as a cohortand then in smaller peer groups. Peer groups will be chosen after each campus team hasidentified their curricular project of choice, with a goal of matching teams with similar campuscontexts and projects. Ambassadors will also automatically become members of the EOPNetwork. Being a part of and engaging in EOP Network activities will benefit students byenhancing their knowledge of EOP’s mission and models for integrating sustainability. Onceproject work is

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Tech Session 2: Course-Level Innovations in Environmental Engineering: Projects, Case Studies, and Social Impact

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Matthew J Scarborough, University of Vermont

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Tech Session 1: Integrating Sustainability in Engineering Curriculum: Pedagogy, Assessment, and Systems Thinking

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jennifer Mueller PE, ENV SP, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Michelle Marincel Payne, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Namita Shrestha, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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well as nitrate uptake, in streams with varying degrees of rehabilitation. Dr. Mueller’s areas of interest include water quality, sustainable design, watershed hydrology, and river hydraulics. Current projects involve pedagogical studies for incorporating sustainability and ethical decision making in undergraduate engineering education, with an emphasis on touchpoints throughout the four-year curriculum.Dr. Michelle Marincel Payne, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Dr. Michelle Marincel Payne is an Associate Professor in the Civil and Environmental Engineering at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. She earned her Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, her M.S. in

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Environmental Engineering & Sustainability Division (ENVIRON) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nadia Al-Aubaidy, Norwich University

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Engineering Course, students studied water efficiency in curricula to prepare future engineers capable of designing and implementing green buildings and worked on a project to retrofit an existing campus building’s 1. Understanding Sustainable Construction (Curriculum Impact) Engaging labs and assignments enhanced learning, with practical experiences like solutions that meet human demands without depleting the planet's resources for water systems to meet green building standards. Their findings were presented Students recognized the value of integrating sustainability into the course concrete testing and floodplain analysis

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Tech Session 4: Embedding Engineering for One Planet (EOP) Framework in Engineering Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Poornima Jayasinghe, University of Calgary; Robyn Paul, University of Calgary; Marjan Eggermont, University of Calgary; Sumaya Nsair, University of Calgary

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develop solutions to challenges, but also to explore and map the‘interconnectedness’ among various systems and the ‘dynamic impacts’ among parts of thesystems as well as making links to the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs). Collaborative projects were an integral part of our design course, where students workin teams to tackle complex, open-ended, wicked problems framed around key sustainabilitythemes. These projects were co-developed with the Office of Sustainability at the University ofCalgary and require not only technical skills but also creativity, critical thinking, and effectivecommunication. By engaging with real-world challenges, students consider diverse perspectivesand develop inclusive solutions that address the

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Tech Session 3: Emerging Trends in Engineering Education: AI, Clean Energy, and Curriculum Design

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dayna Mandalyn Cline, United States Military Academy; David Zgonc, United States Military Academy at West Point; William B Vass, United States Military Academy; Michael A. Butkus P.E., United States Military Academy; Matthew Baideme, United States Military Academy; Brett Ryan Krueger, United States Military Academy

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streamlining their problem-solving processesand enhancing their analytical capabilities. GenAI serves as both a creative and analytical aid tostudent writing and presentation [10], [13], helps students frame arguments, provides relevantevidence, and enhances clarity [9]. GenAI-driven tools further assist in technical writing tasks,such as drafting project proposals, documenting project methodologies, and synthesizing dataand findings into coherent reports and presentations [12].The future integration of genAI into environmental engineering education is set to revolutionizelearning experiences by introducing advanced, interactive tools that enhance comprehension ofcomplex engineering concepts [14]. One significant advancement is the development

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Tech Session 5: Toward a New Paradigm in Environmental Engineering: From Knowledge Frameworks to Learning Impact

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Namita Shrestha, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Michelle Marincel Payne, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Timothy Chow; Mitchel Daniel, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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-Hulman, Michelle is co-leading a project to infuse an entrepreneurial-mindset in undergraduate students’ learning, and a project to improve teaming by teaching psychological safety in engineering education curricula. Michelle also mentors undergraduate researchers to investigate the removal of stormwater pollutants in engineered wetlands. Michelle was a 2018 ExCEEd Fellow, and was recognized as the 2019 ASCE Daniel V. Terrell Awardee.Dr. Timothy Chow Timothy Chow serves as the Director of Institutional Research in the Office of Institutional Research, Planning, and Assessment (IRPA) at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. He is a member of Rose-Hulman’s Data Governance Committee and the Quality of Education Committee

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Tech Session 4: Embedding Engineering for One Planet (EOP) Framework in Engineering Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Pranshoo Solanki P.E., Illinois State University; Ali Barenji, Illinois State University; Matthew Aldeman, Illinois State University

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sustainablematerials alongside traditional materials. Specifically, a Sustainable Concrete term project wasdeveloped relating to the creative use of recycled materials in concrete. This project began aftermid-semester with extensive literature review for students to come up with the most interestingand novel idea. Then, students were engaged in research to design their Sustainable Concreteusing recycled materials, industrial wastes, and by-products. Students worked together in groups(a total of four groups with six students in each group) to perform all the steps of the projectfrom design to manufacturing and testing. Each group was also required to build laboratory scalesamples, conduct compressive testing, determine cost, and propose a real-world

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Tech Session 4: Embedding Engineering for One Planet (EOP) Framework in Engineering Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rajani Muraleedharan, Saginaw Valley State University

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ensure future engineers areequipped with the necessary skills to address global environmental issues.At SVSU, engineering ethics is offered as one of the topics in the course titled ‘engineering careers andconcepts’, which is offered to all incoming freshmen engineering students, and in senior year, students areprovided an exposure through their capstone design project. However. Engineering ethics is offered as ageneral education course for all engineering students in sophomore year. On average, there are 100students who register for the GenEd and Freshmen 100-level course in an academic year, and 25 studentsin capstone design course. Exposure to engineering ethics topic is offered to undergraduate studentsstarting their freshmen to senior year

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Tech Session 6: Transformative Practices in Evolving Learning Environments

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brett Ryan Krueger, United States Military Academy; William B Vass, United States Military Academy; Matthew Baideme, United States Military Academy

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students [7]–[9]. Additionally, self-selected groupshave a tendency to form in-groups with their friends or choose individuals that look like them,resulting in a lack of diversity [10]. Understanding the relationship between group formationmethods and student performance can inform andragogical practices and help educatorsmaximize the benefits of collaborative learning. The objective of this research was to identifyhow group formation methods influence student outcomes, measured by exam grades,engineering design project (EDP) scores, and specific lesson objective performance assessments.This study produced empirical insights into optimal group formation practices through acontrolled experiment with undergraduate students enrolled in a

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Tech Session 3: Emerging Trends in Engineering Education: AI, Clean Energy, and Curriculum Design

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Matthew Yukio Takara, Carnegie Mellon University; Fethiye Ozis P.E., Carnegie Mellon University; Allison E. Connell Pensky, Carnegie Mellon University

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training. She is currently a Data Science Research Associate at the Eberly Center for Teaching Excellence & Educational Innovation at Carnegie Mellon University. She uses her training and years of experience as a faculty member to support graduate students, faculty, and programs on educational research projects and making data-driven improvements to courses. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Harnessing the Power of Generative AI: A Case Study on Teaching Data Science to Environmental Engineering Students1 IntroductionData science has played a transformative role across research, industry, and education in the 21stcentury

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Tech Session 6: Transformative Practices in Evolving Learning Environments

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Erick C. Jones Jr., The University of Texas at Arlington; Kendra Lee Wallis, The University of Texas at Arlington; Mengqi Monica Zhan; Na-Li Kim, The University of Texas at Arlington; Ann M.L. Cavallo, The University of Texas at Arlington; Andrew Clark, The University of Texas at Arlington

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faculty meet in a small group led by a faculty facilitator. The faculty meetevery two weeks and share knowledge of how they are implementing sustainability concepts intothe classroom. They also learn from guest speakers, and at the end of the two semesters theydevelop a poster presentation that illustrates how they are implementing sustainability in theircourse(s). The pilot year of the program (the 2024-25 school year) had over 30 participants whotaught over 100 classes that reached an estimated 2000 unique students. Our findings indicatethat the bootcamp’s shorter duration and project-based approach attracted more facultyparticipation. In contrast, the SPLC facilitated deeper engagement but had lower enrollment. Inthis paper, we share our

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Tech Session 1: Integrating Sustainability in Engineering Curriculum: Pedagogy, Assessment, and Systems Thinking

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Royce A Francis, The George Washington University; Erica Cusi Wortham

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the LemelsonFoundation, VentureWell Foundation, and the American Society for Engineering Education, andnow includes several useful resources for engineering educators seeking to expand engagementwith sustainability topics across curricula at their institution (Anderson & Cooper, 2022). Theseresources include the EOP Framework, a guide to teaching core EOP learning outcomes, amapping between EOP learning outcomes and ABET student outcomes and the United NationsSustainable Development Goals, a joint NSF-Lemelson program in the Research in theFormation of Engineers (RfE) portfolio, and the EOP mini-grant program.The work in progress described in this paper is the subject of our EOP mini-grant in Cohort III.Our mini-grant project involved the

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Tech Session 6: Transformative Practices in Evolving Learning Environments

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hanwei Wang, University of Wisconsin - Madison; Katherine D McMahon, University of Wisconsin - Madison

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Paper ID #49420Gender-Based Performance in a Collaborative Learning Engineering ClassroomHanwei Wang, University of Wisconsin - Madison Hanwei Wang is a PhD candidate in Environmental Chemistry and Technology with a doctoral minor in Cartography and Geographic Information Systems at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering from Dalian University of Technology and then earned an MS in Environmental Health from Johns Hopkins School of Public Health. Building on her teaching experiences, Hanwei developed a teaching-as-research project investigating gender-based

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Michelle Henderson, East Carolina University; Niya King, North Carolina A&T State University

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timeswithin the community). Curriculum development refers to efforts supported by faculty such asgrants, research projects, and courses or including sustainability within the curriculum. Equation 1: Institutional Sustainability = Campus Initiatives + Curriculum DevelopmentTable 1. Institutions from the five regions within the United States Research AASHE Distinct CarnegieRegion School designation Designation Sustainability Program Characteristics Designation Sustainability in theNortheast CCNY R2 None Urban EnvironmentNortheast Howard R1 None Office of

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Tech Session 3: Emerging Trends in Engineering Education: AI, Clean Energy, and Curriculum Design

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gonzalo Fagalde, Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad Andres Bello; Elizabeth Ginette Garrido-Ramírez, Centro de Investigación para la Sustentabilidad, Facultad Ciencias de la Vida, Universidad Andres Bello; Sebastián Lira Zúñiga, Andres Bello University, Chile. Center for Sustainability Research.; Genaro Zavala, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico; Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile

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Paper ID #48055Process Mining for Curricular Insight: Evaluating Student Progression inEnvironmental Engineering ProgramsMr. Gonzalo Fagalde, Facultad de Ingenier´ıa, Universidad Andres Bello Mr. Gonzalo Fagalde is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Engineering of Universidad Andres Bello, Chile. His academic work focuses on curriculum innovation, instructional design for higher education courses, and the integration of active learning methodologies and assessment strategies into teaching and learning processes. His research and professional interests include Management Control, Process Management, Project

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Tech Session 5: Toward a New Paradigm in Environmental Engineering: From Knowledge Frameworks to Learning Impact

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jennifer Mueller PE, ENV SP, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Michelle Marincel Payne, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Namita Shrestha, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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degrees of rehabilitation. Dr. Mueller’s areas of interest include water quality, sustainable design, watershed hydrology, and river hydraulics. Current projects involve pedagogical studies for incorporating sustainability and ethical decision making in undergraduate engineering education, with an emphasis on touchpoints throughout the four-year curriculum.Dr. Michelle Marincel Payne, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Dr. Michelle Marincel Payne is an Associate Professor in the Civil and Environmental Engineering at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. She earned her Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, her M.S. in Environmental Engineering from Missouri

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Tech Session 5: Toward a New Paradigm in Environmental Engineering: From Knowledge Frameworks to Learning Impact

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Daniel B Oerther P.E., Missouri University of Science and Technology

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examine the [21] The value of disciplinary departmental alignments of ABET accredited engineering adjacency in enhancing programs, and faculty perspectives on the advantages and environmental engineering disadvantages of specific program adjacencies…” programs Preliminary results from “…In this paper, I focus on a required engineering risk and [22] implementing a data driven uncertainty (ER&U), sophomore level class for civil and team project in introductory environmental engineering (CEE) students…” risk and uncertainty analysis class for sophomore civil and environmental engineering students Engaging students through an This study reports on the effectiveness of a

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Tech Session 1: Integrating Sustainability in Engineering Curriculum: Pedagogy, Assessment, and Systems Thinking

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Esther Roorda, University of British Columbia, Vancouver; Sathish Gopalakrishnan, University of British Columbia, Vancouver

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ethical sustainable engineering and sustain- Economy society and the and professional practice) and 2.4 ability) and 11 environment) and responsibilities) (application of (project manage- 11 (economics and systematic approaches to ment and finance) management) the conduct and management of engineering projects) Social Re- 9 (impact of 4 (ability to 3.1 (ethical conduct and 6 (ethics

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Tech Session 1: Integrating Sustainability in Engineering Curriculum: Pedagogy, Assessment, and Systems Thinking

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Angela R Bielefeldt, University of Colorado Boulder; Joan Tisdale, University of Colorado Boulder

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) • Build and race RC cars (include points for reusing materials; reflection) Interest • Projects (e.g., off grid solar project) • How things are made associated with hobbies, sports (e.g., Legos) • Current events (e.g., inflation, Ukraine) and quotes (discuss agree / disagree) • Historical perspectives (e.g., Legos, Light Bulb Conspiracy)One interviewee with over 25 years of teaching experience across two different universitiesasserted, “The biggest lesson for me was that [sustainability] has an emotional profile which youcannot disregard. …. some students changed their lives …. account for that …. You are givingpeople a look into the future and it really is

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Tech Session 3: Emerging Trends in Engineering Education: AI, Clean Energy, and Curriculum Design

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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James Groves, University of Virginia

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corporate and nation-state decision-making can define supply chains and significantlymodify the environmental and social impacts of energy system manufacturing. The globalmining and refining of nickel in countries such as New Caledonia, Indonesia, and Russia ishighlighted [21]. The U.S. domestic debates over project permitting and mining regulations arehighlighted [22]. The course explains how public policy actions by governments can reshapesupply chains and modify the environmental and social impacts of alternative energy systemproduction, in international [23] and domestic [24] settings.Example modulesBy the end of the semester, students should appreciate how the engineering of alternative energysystems builds upon an understanding of materials

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Tech Session 4: Embedding Engineering for One Planet (EOP) Framework in Engineering Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Xinyu Zhang, Purdue University; Roneisha Wynette Worthy, Kennesaw State University

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Paper ID #47601Applying Engineering for One Planet (EOP) Framework to Teach EnvironmentalRisk in Two InstitutionsDr. Xinyu Zhang, Purdue University Dr. Xinyu Zhang is an Assistant Professor of Engineering Practice in Environmental and Ecological Engineering (EEE) at Purdue University’s College of Engineering. She received her Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, is a North Carolina-licensed Professional Engineer, and currently leads an NSF project on recruitment strategies for engineering bridge and success programs. Her research interests include engineering education

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Tech Session 1: Integrating Sustainability in Engineering Curriculum: Pedagogy, Assessment, and Systems Thinking

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christopher Papadopoulos, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Christopher X J Jensen, Pratt Institute; Ivan J Baiges-Valentin, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Krystal Colón-Rivera, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus

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Psychology Program at the Mayag¨uez Campus of the University of Puerto Rico (RUM), where I completed my master’s degree in School Psychology in the summer of 2024. Previously, I earned a bachelor’s degree in Sociology with a double concentration in General Psychology at the University of Puerto Rico in Cayey. During my undergraduate studies, I was a member of two student organizations: the Sociology Association (ASOCI) and the Association of Psychology Students (Psy-chi). Additionally, I worked as a research assistant on two projects: the Resilience and Medical Helpseeking project in Cayey (2019-2021) and the Negotiating Dementia project (2021-2022), both under the supervision of Professor Patria L´opez de Victoria

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Tech Session 4: Embedding Engineering for One Planet (EOP) Framework in Engineering Education

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yewande S Abraham, Rochester Institute of Technology (CET); Lucio Salles de Salles, Rochester Institute of Technology (CET); Lisa L Greenwood, Rochester Institute of Technology (CET); Amanda Y Bao P.E., Rochester Institute of Technology (CET); Satyanarayana Raju Penmatsa, Rochester Institute of Technology (CET); Sagata Bhawani, California State University, Fresno

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barriers requires a comprehensiveunderstanding of sustainability that connects theoretical knowledge with practical applications[20].Despite these challenges, there are promising developments in the field. For instance, theintegration of social sustainability into curricula has been shown to improve students'understanding of community-centered design, enhancing their ability to create innovativesolutions that address local needs [30]. Additionally, hands-on, experiential learning opportunities,such as those provided by international collaborative projects, significantly contribute to studentlearning and awareness of social impact [9]. These approaches enhance technical competenciesand inspire a sense of responsibility and leadership among

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Tech Session 5: Toward a New Paradigm in Environmental Engineering: From Knowledge Frameworks to Learning Impact

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nacarid Delgado, Universidad Andres Bello, Concepcion, Chile; Monica Quezada-Espinoza, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile

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whether universities should undertake projects that impact society in social, economic,and environmental aspects (Q71) received an average score of 3.975. Similar to Figure 3, first-yearstudents showed stronger agreement with the construct's questions than final-year students.Figure 5. Mean scores for Construct 8 (Socio-economic impact) by study program and year of study.In summary, the results show minimal differences between first and fifth-year students, althoughvariations between study programs are evident, with Industrial Engineering students generallyachieving higher scores. Constructs related to prior knowledge and sources of information (C1 andC2) stand out as having the lowest averages, while constructs related to sustainability within