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Machine-assisted Analysis of Communication in Environmental Engineering

Conference Session
Emphasizing Communication and the Humanities in Environmental Engineering
Collection
2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors
Roman Taraban, Texas Tech University; David Robledo, Texas Tech University; Francesco V. Donato, Texas Tech University; Ryan C. Campbell, Texas Tech University; Jeong-Hee Kim, Texas Tech University; Danny D. Reible, Texas Tech University; Chongzheng Na, Texas Tech University
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Environmental Engineering
Health Engineering in the Depart- ment of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering and the Director of the Center for Research in Water Resources at the University of Texas in Austin. Dr. Reible holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Engi- neering from the California Institute of Technology, and is a Board Certified Environmental Engineer, c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Paper ID #28764 a Professional Engineer (Louisiana), and was elected to the National Academy of Engineering in 2005 for the ”development of widely used approaches for the management of contaminated sediments”. His
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Environmental Sustainability and Electronics: High School Teacher Development Through Summer Research Experiences

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A Focus on Sustainability
Collection
2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors
Inez Hua, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Monica E. Cardella, Purdue University, West Lafayette
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Environmental Engineering
Institute of Technology (Caltech), and a BA in Biochemistry from the University of California, Berkeley.Dr. Monica E Cardella, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering) Monica E. Cardella is a Professor of Engineering Education at Purdue University. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Environmental Sustainability and Electronics: High School Teacher Development through Summer Research ExperiencesIntroduction Electronic and electrical devices greatly benefit society and individuals, and demand forthese products is driven by a number of factors, including expanded telecommunicationscoverage, lower product prices, shorter use cycles, and
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Integration of Environmental Humanities Modules into the Environmental Engineering Classroom

Conference Session
Emphasizing Communication and the Humanities in Environmental Engineering
Collection
2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors
Sarah K. Bauer, Rowan University
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Diversity
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Environmental Engineering
Paper ID #28703Integration of Environmental Humanities Modules into the EnvironmentalEngineering ClassroomDr. Sarah K. Bauer, Rowan University Dr. Sarah Bauer is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Rowan University. Dr. Bauer holds a doctoral degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of Virginia, Charlottesville. Dr. Bauer is the recipient of numerous awards and scholarships as a young professional. Her primary research interests are: water and wastewater treatment, renewable energy technologies, and pollution prevention. She has worked on a variety of
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Implementation of Real-world Class Activities in an Introduction to Environmental Engineering Class

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Innovative Approaches to Improving Student Learning
Collection
2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
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Cara J. Poor, University of Portland; Heather Dillon, University of Portland; Jeffrey Matthew Welch, University of Portland; Nicole C. Ralston, University of Portland
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Diversity
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Environmental Engineering
and decision-making1,2,5,8. In professional practice, design decisionsshould be made not merely based on the best available technology, but also on how the designwill impact society and the surrounding environment.Most studies in environmental engineering education focus on implementing sustainabilitymodules or activities in environmental engineering classes9,10,11,12,13. Others have focused onopen-ended lab activities14 and taking an interdisciplinary approach to environmentalengineering instruction15. Studies are needed on applying real-world problems in environmentalengineering classes to ensure students are successful in engineering practice.All civil engineering students, not just those going into the environmental engineeringprofession
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Course Outcome Assessment: Is Using the Average Good Enough?

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Innovative Approaches to Improving Student Learning
Collection
2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors
Phil Dacunto, U.S. Military Academy; Andrew Joseph Ng, U.S. Military Academy
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Environmental Engineering
Environmental Engineering with honors and a 2019 graduate from the University of California, Berkeley with an M.S. in Civil and Environmental Engineering. He teaches Environmental Engineering for Community Development, Environmental Engineering Technologies, and Environmental Biological Systems. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Course Outcome Assessment: Is Using the Average Good Enough?IntroductionAssessment of environmental engineering course outcomes is critical for measuring studentachievement, evaluating course design, and ultimately assessing programs for ABETaccreditation (ABET 2018). While qualitative data such as survey results are often factored in,this assessment typically
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Mixed Method Approach to Evaluate Sustainability Thinking Among the Next Generation of Civil and Environmental Engineers

Conference Session
A Focus on Sustainability
Collection
2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors
Fethiye Ozis P.E., Northern Arizona University; Nihal Sarikaya, Northern Arizona University; Roy St. Laurent, Northern Arizona University; Daniel'le April DeVoss, Northern Arizona University
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Diversity
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Environmental Engineering
industry for six years, and managed an otolaryngology practice for five years.Prof. Roy St Laurent PhD, Northern Arizona University Roy St. Laurent is a professor of statistics at Northern Arizona University where he has taught for 25 years. He has an undergraduate degree in mathematics from Michigan Technological University and a PhD in statistics from the University of Minnesota. His research has included publications developing new statistical methodology, as well as co-authored publications with researchers applying statistics to medical, public health, and engineering research questions. Some of his statistical interests include non- linear regression, regression diagnostics, and method comparison studies / measures of
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Environmental and Ecological Engineering in Context: A Foundational Graduate Course

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Inventive Opportunities for Research and Exposure
Collection
2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
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Inez Hua, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Loring Nies, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Lindsey B. Payne, Purdue University, West Lafayette
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Diversity
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Environmental Engineering
Paper ID #30641Environmental and Ecological Engineering in Context: A FoundationalGraduate CourseDr. Inez Hua, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering) Dr. Inez Hua is Professor in the Lyles School of Civil Engineering and the Division of Environmental and Ecological Engineering. Her research and teaching areas include aquatic chemistry, water pollution control, environmental sustainability in engineering education, and sustainable electronics. Dr. Hua has a Ph.D and an MS in Environmental Engineering and Science from the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), and a BA in Biochemistry
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Examining the Effectiveness of Short, Voluntary, Online Tutorials in a Large Undergraduate Class

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Innovative Approaches to Improving Student Learning
Collection
2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors
Alison Cupples, Michigan State University
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Environmental Engineering
Paper ID #28904Examining the Effectiveness of Short, Voluntary On-Line Tutorials in aLarge Undergraduate ClassProf. Alison Cupples, Michigan State University Dr. Cupples is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Michigan State University. She obtained her PHD from Stanford University and was a Postdoctoral Fellow with the USDA. Her research focuses on the biodegradation of environmental contaminants. She was a Lilly Teaching Fellow in 2011-2012. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Examining the Effectiveness of Short, Voluntary On-Line
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Technical Communications in an Environmental Engineering Curriculum: A Framework for Analysis and Continual Improvement

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Emphasizing Communication and the Humanities in Environmental Engineering
Collection
2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
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Caleb James McCollum, United States Military Academy; Andrew Ross Pfluger, United States Military Academy; Michael A. Butkus, United States Military Academy
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Environmental Engineering
communication specific course is required in the environmental engineering Technology curriculum. Engineering Communication (CEE 6754) is a 3.0-credit offering. http://www.catalog.gatech.edu/programs/environmental-engineering-bs/#text No separate technical communication course is required; technical communication skill education is interwoven into the engineering curriculum. University of Michigan https://cee.engin.umich.edu/academics/undergraduate/bse-environmental- engineering/ University of Michigan also offers a number of technical
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Work in Progress: An Exploratory Study of the Sustainability Mindset Through a Citizen Science Project in a Vulnerable Latinx Community

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A Focus on Sustainability
Collection
2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
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Azadeh Bolhari P.E., Angelo State University; Daniel Ivan Castaneda, James Madison University; Kenneth Stewart, Angelo State University
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Diversity
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Environmental Engineering
. Technology and Engineering Teacher, 77(7), 32-38.[17] Hsiao, A. 2019. Sustainability in Engineering Design. Canadian Engineering EducationAssociation (CEEA- ACEG19) Conference. DOI: https://doi.org/10.24908/pceea.vi0.13877.[18] Davidson, D.J. (2010). The applicability of the concept of resilience to social systems: Somesources of optimism and nagging doubts. Society & Natural Resources, 23, 1135–1149.doi:10.1080/08941921003652940[19] Steiner, A., & Markantoni, M. (2014). Unpacking community resilience through Capacityfor Change. Community Development Journal, 49, 407–425. doi:10.1093/cdj/bst042[20] Turcu, C. (2013) Re-thinking sustainability indicators: local perspectives of urbansustainability, Journal of Environmental Planning and
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Study of the Impact of the University on Sustainability in Far West Texas

Conference Session
A Focus on Sustainability
Collection
2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
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Anand Raj, University of Texas at El Paso; Peter Golding, University of Texas at El Paso; Diane Elisa Golding, University of Texas at El Paso; Scott A. Starks, University of Texas at El Paso; Luis Rene Contreras Sapien, University of Texas at El Paso; Suzan Aranda Luna, University of Texas at El Paso
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Diversity
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Environmental Engineering
. Peter Golding, University of Texas at El Paso Director, Center for Research in Engineering & Technology Education (CREaTE) and Professor in the Department of Engineering and Leadership at UTEP.Dr. Diane Elisa Golding, University of Texas at El Paso Diane is a passionate educator and proponent for K-12 engineering education and the education of future teachers. She is a professor in the College of Education at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP). She earned her undergraduate and graduate degrees from UTEP and holds a doctorate from the Rossier School of Education, University of Southern California.Dr. Scott A. Starks, University of Texas at El Paso Dr. Starks is a Professor of Engineering Leadership
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Developing a Multicampus Model for REU Sites

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Inventive Opportunities for Research and Exposure
Collection
2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors
Pamela McLeod, ReNUWIt at Stanford University; Junko Munakata Marr, Colorado School of Mines; Richard G. Luthy, Stanford University
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Diversity
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Environmental Engineering
inclusive practices into engineering research enterprises.Dr. Junko Munakata Marr, Colorado School of Mines Dr. Munakata Marr is a Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the Colorado School of Mines in Golden, Colorado. She earned her BS degree in Chemical Engineering from the California In- stitute of Technology and her MS and PhD degrees in Civil Engineering from Stanford University. Her research and teaching interests revolve primarily around microorganisms in engineered environmental sys- tems, including biological wastewater treatment and methanogenesis from unconventional sources. She has nearly 20 years of experience in bioremediation. Other interests include sustainable water infrastruc- ture
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Overcoming Affective and Cognitive Chemistry Challenges in an Introductory Environmental Engineering Course Using a Flint Water Crisis Case Study

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Innovative Approaches to Improving Student Learning
Collection
2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors
Matthew James Scarborough, University of Vermont; Katherine D. McMahon, University of Wisconsin, Madison
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Diversity
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Environmental Engineering
Paper ID #28307Overcoming affective and cognitive chemistry challenges in anintroductory environmental engineering course using a Flint WaterCrisis case studyProf. Matthew James Scarborough, University of Vermont Matthew Scarborough is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineer- ing at the University of Vermont where he teaches courses related to water and wastewater treatment. Dr. Scarborough’s research focuses on understanding and controlling microbiomes that protect the environ- ment and public health. Matthew earned his Ph.D. at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2019 where he also
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Making Water Work: An Energy Head Equation Demonstration

Conference Session
Best in 5 Minutes: Demonstrating Interactive Teaching Activities
Collection
2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
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Ruth Abigail Mower, United States Military Academy; Erick Martinez P.E., United States Military Academy; Landon M. Raby, United States Military Academy; John Boyle, United States Military Academy, West Point; Andrew Ross Pfluger, United States Military Academy
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Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering
domestic levels, results from or intersects with environmental technologies. MAJ Mower teaches EV350 and EV450, required courses for cadets in the environmental engineering sequence.Major Erick Martinez P.E., U.S. Military Academy Erick Martinez is a Major in the United States Army and an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry & Life Science at the United States Military Academy. He is a 2007 graduate of the United States Military Academy with a B.S. in Environmental Engineering and a 2016 graduate of the Univer- sity of Florida with an M.E. in Environmental Engineering. He is a registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the State of Florida and teaches General Chemistry, Environmental Engineering for
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Best in 5 Minutes: Improving Students' Conceptual Understanding of Arch Construction and Behavior Using Physical Models of Masonry Arches in a Classroom Exercise

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Best in 5 Minutes: Demonstrating Interactive Teaching Activities
Collection
2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors
Rachel Herring Sangree, Johns Hopkins University; Benjamin W. Schafer, Johns Hopkins University
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Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering
Paper ID #30563Best in 5 Minutes: Improving students’ conceptual understanding of archconstruction and behavior using physical models of masonry arches in aclassroom exerciseDr. Rachel Herring Sangree, The Johns Hopkins University Rachel H. Sangree is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Civil and Systems Engineering at Johns Hopkins University, where she teaches courses in structural engineering, serves as Director of Undergrad- uate Studies, and manages the part-time Master of Civil Engineering program through Johns Hopkins’ Engineering for Professionals. Dr. Sangree holds BS and MS degrees in Civil Engineering from
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Engaging Students Through an Interactive Mass Balance Fundamentals Demonstration

Conference Session
Best in 5 Minutes: Demonstrating Interactive Teaching Activities
Collection
2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
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Benjamin Michael Wallen P.E., United States Military Academy; Michael A. Butkus, United States Military Academy; Nathaniel P. Sheehan, United States Military Academy; Andrew Ng, United States Military Academy; Andrew Ross Pfluger, United States Military Academy
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Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering
, United States Military Academy Andrew Ng is a Captain in the United States Army and an Instructor in the Department of Geography and Environmental Engineering at the United States Military Academy. He is a 2010 graduate of the United States Military Academy with a B.S. in Environmental Engineering with honors and a 2019 graduate from the University of California, Berkeley with an M.S. in Civil and Environmental Engineering. He teaches Environmental Engineering for Community Development, Environmental Engineering Technologies, and Environmental Biological Systems.Lt. Col. Andrew Ross Pfluger, U.S. Military Academy Lieutenant Colonel Andrew Pfluger, U.S. Army, is an Assistant Professor and Academy Professor in the
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Working Toward Tenure in a Teaching-focused Branch Campus

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Innovative Development for Various Faculty Lines
Collection
2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
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Shannon L. Isovitsch Parks P.E., University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
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Environmental Engineering, Faculty Development Division
Johnstown. Prior to joining University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, Dr. Parks worked for over seven years at the Alcoa Technical Center focusing on development and commercialization of sustainable wastewater treatment and solid waste reuse technologies. She also served as a member of the Alcoa Foundation Board of Direc- tors, providing environmental expertise to support the Foundation’s focus areas of Environment, Empow- erment, and Education, as well as her experience with science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education for women. Prior to joining Alcoa in 2008, Dr. Parks worked for approximately seven years as a consultant to government agencies, municipalities, and industrial clients performing water
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