Conference Session

Hands-on Laboratory and Design Experiences in Environmental Engineering

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Radian G. Belu, Drexel University; Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu Husanu, Drexel University; Dunia Tania Periverzov, Drexel University (Tech.)

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Environmental Engineering

. Accordingly, the proposed senior projects shouldinclude elements of both credible analysis and experimental proofing as discussed in ABETscriteria5. The senior design project can serve as an excellent culminating experience in theprogram of study when it focuses on research and design projects that have practical value toconsumers or to industry. For the ET program at our university, the senior design course is ayear-long educational journey (three quarters) that takes an idea generated by a student or anindustrial sponsor and culminates in a product or project. This course is an excellent capstoneexperience, which requires both teamwork and individual skills in solving a modern industrialproblem6-10. Senior design projects seminars in fall and

Conference Session

Interdisciplinary Experiences and Assessment in Environmental Engineering

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Angela R. Bielefeldt, University of Colorado, Boulder

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Environmental Engineering

AC 2012-3782: COMPETITIONS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER-ING CAPSTONE DESIGN PROJECTS: STUDENT PREFERENCES ANDLEARNING OUTCOMESDr. Angela R. Bielefeldt, University of Colorado, Boulder Angela Bielefeldt, Ph.D., P.E., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engineering at the University of Colorado, Boulder (CU). She was attracted into environ- mental engineering as a high school student participating in a summer research program at Iowa State University. While at CU, she has mentored more than 30 undergraduate student research projects. Page 25.336.1

Conference Session

Integrating Sustainability Across the Curriculum

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer Mueller PE P.E., Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Corey M. Taylor, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Patricia Brackin, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Richard A. House, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Kathleen Toohey, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Michael S. DeVasher, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Rebecca Booth DeVasher Ph.D., Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Mark H. Minster, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Environmental Engineering

AC 2012-5360: INTEGRATING SUSTAINABILITY PRINCIPLES IN UN-DERGRADUATE ENGINEERING CURRICULUM: A HOME FOR ENVI-RONMENTALLY RESPONSIBLE ENGINEERINGDr. Jennifer Mueller Price, Rose-Hulman Institute of TechnologyDr. Corey M. Taylor, Rose-Hulman Institute of TechnologyDr. Patricia Brackin, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Patricia Brackin is a professor of mechanical engineering at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. She has significant industrial experience as a Designer and is a licensed Engineer. She has taught design classes, including capstone, for more than 30 years. As she became interested in sustainability, she re- alized that students needed to learn about sustainable practices earlier in the curriculum in order to

Conference Session

Integrating Sustainability Across the Curriculum

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sarah Kathryn Bauer, Rowan University; Andrea Rose McFarland, Rowan University; Mary M. Staehle, Rowan University; Kauser Jahan, Rowan University

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

constructing wind turbines and solar panels. These topics and experiencesbring tremendous strength to a student’s knowledge of and appreciation for sustainableengineering. Through Rowan University’s College of Engineering Clinic sequence, engineers ofthe future are gaining a fundamental understanding of their role in the design and analysis ofcomplex interacting systems, as well as discovering the importance of incorporatingsustainability into engineering practice.IntroductionThe concept of sustainability has been introduced over the last several decades in order toaddress the causes and effects of humanity’s increasing impact on the environment.Atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations have been steadily increasing due to the burning offossil fuels