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Development and Assessment of an Undergraduate Research Community

Conference Session
Environmental Engineering Division Technical Session 1
Collection
2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Michelle K. Marincel Payne, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Irene M.B. Reizman, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Tony Ribera, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Julia M. Williams, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Tagged Divisions
Environmental Engineering
addressed more broadly among allresearch students. Additionally, due to limited opportunities for group interactions during summerresearch and the number of faculty advising individual students, students may lack a researchcommunity for interaction and support.To develop a set of best practices for undergraduate research at our institution and support bothstudent and faculty development, we initiated an Undergraduate Research Community (URC). Fortwo summers, we offered workshops aimed at developing general research skills (reading andinterpreting the literature, abstract writing, visualizing data, preparing posters, and applying tograduate school), along with social activities and opportunities for informal presentations.This paper will discuss the
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Promoting Undergraduate Research and Education through Extracurricular EPA P3 Projects

Conference Session
Environmental Engineering Division Technical Session 1
Collection
2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Woo Hyoung Lee P.E., University of Central Florida
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Diversity
Tagged Divisions
Environmental Engineering
microsensors for in situ investigation of physical and chemical dynamics in microenvironments (e.g., biofilm, corrosion, emulsions, or plant) by combining with nano and biotechnology. His other research interest is to develop renewable (bio)energy processes for environmental sustainability. He is currently a registered professional engineer. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Promoting Undergraduate Research and Education through Extracurricular EPA P3 ProjectsIntroduction and ObjectivesThe importance of multi-interdisciplinary design experiences is well-highlighted in the ASCEBody of Knowledge [1] and the ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission [2]. However
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Long-term Impact on Environmental Attitudes and Knowledge Assessed over Three Semesters of an Environmental Engineering Sequence

Conference Session
Environmental Engineering Division Technical Session 2
Collection
2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Benjamin Michael Wallen P.E., United States Military Academy; Nathaniel Sheehan P.E., United States Military Academy; Luke Plante, United States Military Academy; Erick Martinez, United States Military Academy; Jeffrey A. Starke P.E., Marquette University
Tagged Divisions
Environmental Engineering
Jeffrey Starke is a retired United States Army Colonel who served as an Associate Professor at the United States Military Academy. He currently serves as a Professor of Practice and is the Executive Director for the Masters’ Across Boundaries Graduate Engineering Program at Marquette University. COL(R) Starke specializes in environmental engineering with interests in drinking water, public health, and microbial- mediated processes to include renewable energy resources. COL(R) Starke has taught senior-level design courses in Physical and Chemical Processes, Biological Treatment Processes, and Solid and Hazardous Waste Technologies. COL(R) Starke is a registered Professional Engineer and is a member of the National
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Classroom-based Games for Student Learning and Engagement

Conference Session
Environmental Engineering Division Technical Session 3
Collection
2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Shannon L. Isovitsch Parks P.E., University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
Tagged Divisions
Environmental Engineering
- ter resources engineering design and permitting. In addition to her corporate experience, Dr. Parks served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Mali, West Africa, supporting a local Non-Governmental Organization on water sanitation projects. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Classroom-based games for student learning and engagementAbstractIt is now generally accepted that active learning methods can help students learn material at adeeper level, and that students enjoy game-based learning. However, most game-based learningresearch has focused more on engagement benefits rather than learning, and many lackcomparison groups and details on procedures and assessment techniques. Research
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Lab-Scale Treatment Wetlands: A Model for Undergraduate Learning

Conference Session
Environmental Engineering Division Technical Session 3
Collection
2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Michelle K. Marincel Payne, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Tagged Divisions
Environmental Engineering
contemporaryconcerns and practices that are threatening our water resources, and also potential solutions to non-point runoff and CSOs.In addition, I recently became aware of the impact that this project had on several students withrespect to their writing. In the past year, three previous students communicated to me that theylearned an inordinate amount about writing from their research experiences. These studentsthanked me at least one year after their research experiences: these correspondences occurred whenmeeting in person at conferences in the case of two students who had graduated, and in the seniorcapstone course, for a current student. Given the amount of time I have invested in mentoring myresearch students’ writing and critical thinking related to
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Utility of Reading Assignments in Environmental Engineering Education for Effective Learning and Greater Student Engagement in an Era of Innovative Pedagogy and Emerging Technologies

Conference Session
Environmental Engineering Division Technical Session 3
Collection
2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Sanjay Tewari, Missouri University of Science & Technology
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Diversity
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Environmental Engineering
/sanjay-tewari/10/9. M. K. Orr, S. Tewari, D. E. Hall, and N. D. Pumphrey, "Work in Progress - Does a Technology-Rich Transportation Engineering Experience Increase Interest in Civil Engineering?," in 7th First Year Engineering Experience Conference, Roanoke, VA, 2015. Available at http://fyee.asee.org/FYEE2015/papers/5110.pdf10. M. Svinicki and W. J. Mckeachie, McKeachie's Teaching Tips: Strategies, Research, and Theory for College and University Teachers, 13 ed. Belmont, CA 94002-3098: Wadsworth Publishing, 2010.11. S. Creel, "The Impact of Assigned Reading on Reading Pleasure in Young Adults," Journal of Research on Libraries & Young Adults, vol. 6, p. n, 2/24/2015 2015. Available at http://www.yalsa.ala.org/jrlya/2015
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Beer Brewing and the Environmental Engineer: “Tapping” into Experiential Learning

Conference Session
Environmental Engineering Division Technical Session 1
Collection
2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Kyle R. Murray, United States Military Academy; Benjamin Michael Wallen P.E., United States Military Academy; Luke Plante, United States Military Academy; Kimberly Quell, United States Military Academy; Michael A. Butkus, United States Military Academy
Tagged Divisions
Environmental Engineering
a variety ofexperiential learning opportunities throughout their four-year academic curriculum. West Pointseeks to develop Army officers who are critical and agile thinkers, capable of developinginnovative and adaptive solutions to challenging real-world problems. The current undergraduateABET accredited Environmental Engineering Program curriculum at West Point is designed toproduce Army leaders who have the requisite skills to not only be competent environmentalengineers, but also critical thinkers and innovative problem solvers. Because most graduates ofthe program do not immediately practice environmental engineering upon graduation, theprogram aims to provide our graduates with a broad background in the field, with a focus
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Introduction to Environmental Modeling: Results from a Three-Year Pilot

Conference Session
Environmental Engineering Division Technical Session 1
Collection
2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Daniel B. Oerther, Missouri University of Science & Technology
Tagged Divisions
Environmental Engineering
of the American Academy of Sanitarians (D.AAS), certified as an Environmental Health Specialist (CEHS) by the State of Missouri, registered as a Chartered Environmentalist (CEng) by the U.K. Society for the Environment, and recognized as a Certified Environmental Professional (CEP) by the Academy of Board Certified Environmental Professionals. Oerther’s scholarship, teaching, service, and professional practice focus in the fields of environmental biotechnology and sustainable development where he specializes in promoting Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WaSH), food and nutrition security, energy efficiency, and poverty alleviation. Oerther’s awards for teaching include the best paper award from the Environmental
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Life Cycle Thinking and Engineering in Developing Communities: Addressing International Sustainability Challenges in the Classroom

Conference Session
Environmental Engineering Division Technical Session 2
Collection
2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Pablo K. Cornejo, California State University, Chico; Kevin Orner, University of South Florida
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Diversity
Tagged Divisions
Environmental Engineering
assessment allowed for a large groups ofjunior level students (n=79) to work on a real project of global significance with internationalpartners that sought to address key environmental engineering goals and challenges, without theexpenses of international travel. This paper provides an economically affordable model to buildglobal competency in the classroom.To address global sustainability challenges, climate change, and the food-water-energy nexus, aninternational collaboration was established to facilitate research and education. The collaborationsought to improve agricultural waste management practices for small farmers in rural Costa Rica.This site location was of particular interest due to its location in Central America and potentialfor
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Experience with Mastery Learning in Engineering Courses

Conference Session
Environmental Division Technical Session 4
Collection
2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Daniel B. Oerther, Missouri University of Science & Technology
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Diversity
Tagged Divisions
Environmental Engineering
ofalumni noted that a required survey-course, such as 2601 Fundamentals of EnvironmentalEngineering, is specifically designed to cover a broad cross-section of the field, andtherefore many of the alumni noted that it is difficult for such a course to be viewed as“relevant” or “practical” because the content of a required survey course lacks thespecificity to achieve relevance or practicality. And finally, a number of alumni notedthat sophomores have difficulty viewing “teachers as peers”, and therefore, the one-on-one experience of research was significantly more powerful in promoting mutual respectamong students and the author. In summary, all ten alumni agreed with the statement, “atwo-step process, including blended, flipped, mastery for an
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