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Conference Session
Engaging Students
Collection
2010 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Nicole Berge, University of South Carolina; Joseph Flora, University of South Carolina
Tagged Divisions
Environmental Engineering
. Short activities that periodically engage studentsduring class break up the monotony of traditional lectures and likely provide an opportunity forstudents “to start fresh again”.6 Inquiry-based activities have been incorporated intoundergraduate laboratory classes.1,7,8 During these activities, the students are responsible forposing a question, hypothesizing the outcome, developing an experiment to test their hypothesis,analyze data, and report their results. Activities of this type have been shown to increase learningand improve the overall laboratory experience.7,8 Martin et al.3 compared student performance inan inquiry-based and traditional lecture style biomedical engineering course. Results indicatedthat the degree of student acquired
Conference Session
Environmental Engineering Curricula
Collection
2006 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Alexa Rihana-Abdallah, University of Detroit Mercy
Tagged Divisions
Environmental Engineering
eithernatural occurrence or human activities4-6, the overarching environmental theme for thiscourse was water quality in lakes and rivers and its implications on the ecosystem and itssustainability.The course was proposed to include both a theoretical and a laboratory section. First, thestudents are introduced to the concepts of sustainability and water quality analysis.Secondly, students learn instrumental analysis including basic principles of theory,operation, and calibration of analytical instruments, method development and assessment,data collection and analysis. In the third phase, aquatic floral and faunal assessment andquantification are presented. The concepts of bioconcentration and bioaccumulation areintroduced and their health implications
Conference Session
Environmental Engineering Division Technical Session 1
Collection
2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Daniel B. Oerther, Missouri University of Science & Technology
Tagged Divisions
Environmental Engineering
environment, science, technology, and health (ESTH). Oerther earned his B.A. in biological sciences and his B.S. in environ- mental health engineering from Northwestern University (1995), and he earned his M.S. (1998) in envi- ronmental health engineering and his Ph.D. (2002) from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. He has completed postgraduate coursework in Microbial Ecology from the Marine Biology Laboratory, in Public Health from The Johns Hopkins University, and Public Administration from Indiana University, Bloomington. Oerther is a licensed Professional Engineer (PE, Ohio), Board Certified in Environmental Engineering (BCEE) by the American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientist (AAEES), and
Conference Session
Environmental Engineering Pedagogy and Innovation
Collection
2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Ramanitharan Kandiah P.E., Central State University
Tagged Divisions
Environmental Engineering
legal issues related to water resources management(WRM); 4. Many students were inclined to think of the course as an imposed GeDC rather thantaking the opportunity to connect it to their major field of study for creating unique expertise; 5.They lacked simple laboratory experiences to visualize the concepts and field trips to provideknowledge about how water works and how related careers develop; and, 6. The assessmentmethods did not facilitate the students to develop enough inquiry, research and communicationskills.Connect2U was developed on a collaborative instructing-learning concept to minimize thesedrawbacks and implemented in gradual steps for six years. The success of the approach wasassessed based on student performance indicators.In
Conference Session
Sustainability and Hands-on Engineering Education
Collection
2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Andrew Ross Pfluger P.E., U.S. Military Academy; Philip J. Dacunto, Department of Geography and Environmental Engineering, United States Military Academy; Michael Hendricks, United States Military Academy
Tagged Divisions
Environmental Engineering
that the dispersion projectincreased their knowledge of Gaussian dispersion modeling for air pollutants. Students alsoreported that this project increased their familiarity with ArcGIS and that the project is a usefulinterdisciplinary coupling of environmental engineering and GIS. Page 24.52.2(1) Introduction Many introductory air pollution courses incorporate atmospheric dispersion into theircurriculum. One common approach for determining downwind pollutant concentrations is theGaussian dispersion model.4 Due to time constraints and conflicting project requirements, manycourses do not incorporate a laboratory or project concerning
Conference Session
What Else do Environmental Engineers Need to Know
Collection
2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Sirjana Dahal, Missouri University of Science & Technology; Richard H. Hall, Missouri University of Science & Technology; Glenn Morrison, Missouri University of Science & Technology; Seth Paul Lamble, Missouri University of Science & Technology; Ronaldo Luna, Missouri University of Science & Technology
Tagged Divisions
Environmental Engineering
overall effectiveness of the module,identify the factors that mediate the effectiveness, and to determine ways in which the modulecan be made more effective.Data were collected from 56 students, 28 in an experimental group and 28 in a control group.Students in an experimental group participated in a laboratory session, which utilized themodule, to solve a problem on urban ozone events and census tract analysis; whereas students ina control group attended a class lecture covering the same information. Students in theexperimental group completed a questionnaire and students in both groups completed a quiz overthe material.Quantitative analysis was carried out on the quantitative portion of the scale for theexperimental group, and for both groups on
Conference Session
Environmental Engineering Curricula I
Collection
2007 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Xiaoqi Zhang, University of Massachusetts-Lowell; Clifford Bruell, University of Massachusetts-Lowell; Yexin Yin, University of Massachusetts Lowell; Praveen Jayaradu, University of Massachusetts Lowell; Mark Hines, University of Massachusetts Lowell
Tagged Divisions
Environmental Engineering
lead ion concentration is quantified by a Lead Ion Selective Probe. The average molecularweight of the carboxyl functionalized nanospheres is 12,000 g. Page 12.973.3Course Description • Junior-level “Environmental Engineering” and “Environmental Engineering Laboratory” are core courses for Civil & Environmental Engineering students. This course and laboratory focus on the physical, chemical, and biological principles of water and wastewater treatment, the design of wastewater treatment facilities (WWTFs), and hazardous waste site remediation. The current experiments concentrate on measures for performance of WWTFs, such
Conference Session
Environmental Engineering Pedagogy and Innovation
Collection
2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Walter McDonald, Virginia Tech; Daniel S Brogan, Virginia Tech; Vinod K. Lohani, Virginia Tech; Randel L. Dymond, Virginia Tech
Tagged Topics
Diversity
Tagged Divisions
Environmental Engineering
the Internet. Virtual labs have been shown to be effective inimproving student understanding of important engineering concepts17-19. For example,researchers at UCLA found that students perceived learning gains when using the Interactive SiteInvestigation Software (ISIS) to perform virtual field work such as constructing wells, collectinggroundwater samples, submitting samples for laboratory testing, and executing hydraulictransport experiments10. Applications of remote labs in engineering education have also beenshown to improve student understanding of engineering concepts20-21 and are comparable tohands-on labs8-9,22. For example, researchers at Rutgers University found that there was nodifference in educational outcomes between students
Conference Session
Intersdisciplinary Courses and Environmental Undergraduate Research
Collection
2007 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Charles Bott, Virginia Military Institute
Tagged Divisions
Environmental Engineering
to be proficient in the workforce, and the Ph.D. is the defining degreefor technical work. At the undergraduate level, the objective should be to integrate realistic,useful, and externally-funded research experiences into undergraduate engineering education in awell-equipped laboratory, while at the same time providing a valuable service to regionalindustries, utilities, and consulting firms. These experiences bolster interest among students inthe technical and scientific aspects of Environmental Engineering, thereby enticing and betterpreparing students to pursue these topics in graduate school and in future careers. These projectsalso expose undergraduates to both the environmental engineering profession (collaboration withpracticing
Conference Session
Environmental Engineering Curricula
Collection
2006 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Daniel Oerther, University of Cincinnati; Cathy Maltbie, University of Cincinnati; Baikun Li, Pennsylvania State University-Harrisburg; Jin Li, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee; Amy Pruden, Colorado State University; Peter Stroot, University of South Florida
Tagged Divisions
Environmental Engineering
special issues for under-represented student populations including women andminorities.PartnershipsThe extensive research team assembled for this project has a number of positive characteristicsthat were considered requisite for ultimate success of the effort, including: (a) an experienced PIwith a track record of working with each faculty-instructor; (b) energetic faculty-instructors withlocal Department support to develop a novel laboratory course; (c) an advisory boardrepresenting 2yr, 4yr, and HBCU (historically black colleges and universities) colleges providingindependent critical feedback to make the development of educational materials broadlyaccessible to diverse student audiences; (d) two members of the National Academy ofEngineering as
Conference Session
Sustainable Engineering
Collection
2006 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Angela Bielefeldt, University of Colorado-Boulder
Tagged Divisions
Environmental Engineering
a demonstration in numerous outreachactivities. The filter has been evaluated in service-learning projects through Engineers WithoutBorders (EWB-CU) and capstone design to provide safe water. Laboratory research on theFiltrón is also contrasted with opportunities to earn course credit for involvement with EWBprojects. This serves as an example of how research on appropriate technology appeals to adiverse range of students and can provide real benefits to developing communities.BackgroundThe purposes of academic engineering research activities can be broadly grouped into two maingoals that are complementary yet distinct: (1) education of students; and (2) production of newknowledge of practical importance. Participation in research
Conference Session
Environmental Engineering Curricula I
Collection
2007 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Michael Butkus, U.S. Military Academy
Tagged Divisions
Environmental Engineering
conceptslearned in Environmental Biological Systems, a course taught to juniors during the springsemester (see Ref 8), and directly applies those concepts to the treatment of wastewater, removalof nutrients from wastewater, anaerobic digestion, bioremediation, industrial waste treatment,and emerging applications of biological treatment and modeling.Two groups of students designed and built two laboratory experiments that can be used toeducate students who take the course during subsequent semesters. Group I designed and builtan attached growth (trickling filter) wastewater treatment system for a fish tank. Group IIdesigned and build a rotating biological contactor (RBC) wastewater treatment system for a fishtank. A detailed design report and laboratory
Conference Session
Techniques to Enhance Environmental Engineering Courses
Collection
2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Isaac W. Wait, Marshall University; Richard F. McCormick, Marshall University; Sydney M. Wait, Marshall University
Tagged Divisions
Environmental Engineering
undertaken when conducting a “Microbial Kinetics andReactor Design” project during the Spring 2010 offering of Advanced Water and WastewaterTreatment (CE 434) at Marshall University is summarized in the sections below. CE 434 is asenior-level, elective undergraduate course without a lab component, and it is taken by studentsas a follow-on to an earlier required undergraduate water and wastewater treatment course thatdoes include a laboratory component. During the Spring 2010 semester, eight students wereenrolled in CE 434, and they were assigned into two groups by the instructor for purposes ofconducting this project.Project problem statementMidway through the semester, after having already covered concepts related to kinetics, reactortheory, and
Conference Session
Engaging Students
Collection
2010 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Bette Grauer, Kansas State University; Diana Grauer, Kansas State University
Tagged Divisions
Environmental Engineering
constructivist approach and isappropriate for entry-level engineering classes. It can be modified for use in upper levelengineering classes as well. To prepare for the emissions analysis lab, students study thecomposition of atmospheric gases, products of combustion, and the measurement of automotiveemissions. The laboratory component is the actual sampling of engine exhaust from studentselected automobiles using an exhaust emissions analyzer. Students use sample values ofemission concentrations for O2, CO, NO, and NO2, combustion kinetics, and fluid dynamics tocalculate the engine fuel flow rate, exhaust flow rate, and mass emission rates for CO and NOX.This paper presents an overview of the introductory studies followed by a description of
Conference Session
Sustainability in Engineering Courses
Collection
2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Jennifer Aurandt, Kettering University; Terri Lynch-Caris, Kettering University
Tagged Divisions
Environmental Engineering
module students synthesized biodiesel and analyzed theproducts through chemical analysis and using it as fuel in a jet engine. The 12principles of Green Chemistry were presented as foundational knowledge for comparingthe life cycle of petroleum-based diesel to vegetable-based biodiesel. Students’ learningwas assessed quantitatively for each module along with qualitative comments using theStrengths, Improvements, and Insights (SII) format. From feedback gathered in the firstcourse offering, the Green Chemistry module was enhanced to include the use of thestudent-made biodiesel in a laboratory jet engine housed in the Mechanical EngineeringDepartment. In addition to the student assessment, the role of Green Chemistry in thiscourse was assessed by
Conference Session
Problem- Project- and Case-based Learning in Environmental Engineering
Collection
2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Maeghan Marie Brundrett, Texas Tech University; Dylan Christenson, Texas Tech University; Paula Ann Monaco, Texas Tech University; Kevin A. Nguyen, Texas Tech University; Audra N. Morse, Texas Tech University
Tagged Divisions
Environmental Engineering
down the watershed. Data collected from their sample was then gathered into alarger data set representing data from all three lab sections and the three lake sites. Students werethen given the task of analyzing and reporting the data throughout the semester. To examine therelationship between field work and student attitudes and perception on field studies, students inan environmental engineering laboratory course were assigned a reflection paper before and afterperforming the field work exercise. Further reflection was given by the instructor of the labcourse on student’s performance, attitudes, and the instructor’s perception of the field study.Final results revealed a positive response by both students and instructors in regard to
Conference Session
Environmental Engineering Division: Engagement, Experiential Learning, and Balance
Collection
2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Brenda Read-Daily, Elizabethtown College
Tagged Divisions
Environmental Engineering
: threesophomores, ten juniors, and two seniors. A few of these students expressed interest in pursuinga career in environmental engineering with the remaining having a general interest insustainability. The class counted for three credits with no laboratory component and met twice aweek for eighty minutes. This course was offered for the second time in the spring of 2015, andat that point, few pieces or equipment were available for conducting traditional water qualitylabs. Therefore, the lessons described in this paper were designed to be inexpensive and easy toimplement with minimal facilities. As at many other institutions, this marked the first time firststudents were presented water treatment technologies in a formalized setting.The series of lessons
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
sequence. The Clinic sequence provides a hands-on, team-oriented approachto a multidisciplinary, four year education. The sequence also provides a blueprint forclassroom, laboratory, and work experiences. The key objectives of the Engineering Clinicsequence include:  Creating multidisciplinary experiences through collaborative laboratories and coursework; Page 25.1467.3  Incorporating modern technologies and contemporary issues throughout the curricula;  Creating continuous opportunities for technical writing and communication; and  Emphasizing hands-on, open-ended problem solving, including undergraduate research4.Every
Conference Session
Environmental Engineering Curricula
Collection
2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Montserrat Rabago-Smith, Kettering Univeristy; Jennifer Aurandt, Kettering University
Tagged Divisions
Environmental Engineering
knowledgeable and well experienced in the fieldof P2, the twelve principles of Green Chemistry and the principles of GreenEngineering. In addition, laboratory exercises will be conducted in order tofacilitate the learning of organic chemistry. The students’ understanding of thelearning objectives of organic chemistry will be assessed and compared to othersections taught without the incorporation of the green principles. Students’understanding of the green chemistry will also be assessed through bothformative and summative assessment tools. The class will be assessed throughpeer review by the chemistry and engineering faculty. Development of thiscourse is supported by Michigan Pollution Prevention Retired Engineers TechnicalAssistance Program (RETAP
Conference Session
Innovative Teaching Methods
Collection
2006 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Beth Wittig, City College of the City University of New York
Tagged Divisions
Environmental Engineering
engineering projects7. Learn to professionally communicate technical findings and develop ability to work effectively in a groupThe objectives of the new EnvE course are as follows:1. Develop understanding of water quality parameters used in characterizing water and wastewater pollution (augmented by laboratory experiments)2. Motivate the need for water and domestic wastewater treatment3. Develop knowledge of commonly used technologies in water and wastewater treatment (augmented by laboratory experiments)4. Given raw water quality and effluent requirements, recommend and justify a train of treatment of processes5. Develop knowledge of commonly used technologies in air pollution treatment (augmented by laboratory experiments)6. Given input
Conference Session
Environmental Engineering Division Technical Session 3
Collection
2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Fethiye Ozis P.E., Northern Arizona University; Nihal Sarikaya, Northern Arizona University; Adam Bringhurst
Tagged Topics
Diversity
Tagged Divisions
Environmental Engineering
American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Inverted Approach to Teach InversionAbstractInversion is one of the most important weather phenomena that determines air quality and istypically covered in courses concerning air pollution. Anecdotal evidence indicates that followingtextbook readings and lectures, students generally express misconceptions about this topic. Addingactive learning to the classroom has been advocated amongst the best practices for highereducation, with physical in-class demonstrations being especially effective for engineeringeducation. The study explores the impact of adding a laboratory demonstration, centered oncreating an artificial inversion layer (with dry ice, smoke bombs, and bubble
Conference Session
Environmental Engineering Division Technical Session 1
Collection
2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Sharanabasaweshwara Asundi, Old Dominion University; Gregory C. Bernard, Tuskegee University; Willard E. Collier, Tuskegee University
Tagged Topics
Diversity
Tagged Divisions
Environmental Engineering
Inquiry-Based Green Chemistry into Undergraduate Laboratory Courses via Silver Recycling in a Closed Loop, Multi-course Process” (role as Co-PI). c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 An interdisciplinary Research-based Education Program for Engaging Plant/Agriculture Sciences, Chemical Sciences and Engineering Students (iREP-4-PACE) at Minority InstitutionsAbstractAn interdisciplinary Research-based Education Program for Engaging Plant/Agriculture sciences,Chemical sciences and Engineering students (iREP-4-PACE) is envisioned with the underlyingintent to improve Tuskegee University's (TU’s) STEM retention through the introduction ofinterdisciplinary, guided, inquiry
Conference Session
Environmental Engineering Division: Sustainability and Hands-On Engineering Education
Collection
2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Paula Alvarez Pino, UAB Sustainable Smart Cities Research Center; Andrew J. Sullivan; Fouad H. Fouad, University of Alabama - Birmingham
Tagged Topics
Diversity
Tagged Divisions
Environmental Engineering
them in their home and in their everyday life. Hands on experiences areemphasized. Lessons are taught by UAB’s faculty, graduate students and staff.Regarding logistics, students meet each Saturday at 8:45 am, in their respective school. Theytravel in a school bus to each field trip location, escorted by 2 to 4 of their school’s scienceteachers. A light breakfast is served at 9:00 am and the activities take place from 9:30 am to11:30 am. Lunch is provided from 11:30 am till noon. Students are picked up from the school byparent or guardian upon return from our university at 12:30 pm. It is essential to have availablethe following resources to run this program: • Classroom • Laboratory • School bus to pick up and drop the students off
Conference Session
Sustainability and Hands-on Engineering Education
Collection
2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Monica Palomo P.E., California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Jeffrey Alan Cole, Pasadena City College
Tagged Divisions
Environmental Engineering
Experience of Undergraduate Students; and Engineering Outreach Service Learning courses, among others. She is also a faculty advisor for the California Water Environment Association (CWEA), Engineers Without Boarders (EWB), and Society of Hispanic Professionals Engineers (SHPE) student chapters. Additionally, Dr. Palomo is the CE Water Analysis laboratory director and coordinates all teaching, research and safety training activities in the engineering laboratory. Dr. Palomo conducts research in surface water quality improvement via natural treatment systems, water and wastewater treat- ment processes, and water education. She is involved in outreach programs for K-12 students to increase the participation of Hispanic
Conference Session
Environmental Engineering Division: Curricula, Criteria, Student Performance, and Growth
Collection
2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Ran Du P.E., United States Military Academy ; Michael A. Butkus, U.S. Military Academy; Jeffrey A. Starke P.E., U.S. Military Academy
Tagged Divisions
Environmental Engineering
students to explain the fundamental requirements associated with the RI/FSprocess as outlined by CERCLA including Risk Assessment applies. This course uniquelyblends reinforcement of the knowledge and skills previously introduced with the application torelevant to hazardous waste treatment and remediation case studies. The course design is a blockof four lessons with a dedicated laboratory period. The objectives from this block are: • Apply the concepts of Risk and stochastic modeling to analyze a public health scenario and inform environmental engineering decision making. • Reinforce the knowledge of calculating chronic daily intake (CDI) values. • Develop a Monte Carlo simulation to model the statistical and associated
Conference Session
Intersdisciplinary Courses and Environmental Undergraduate Research
Collection
2007 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Helene Hilger, University of North Carolina-Charlotte; Francis De Los Reyes, North Carolina State University; Warren DiBiase, University of North Carolina-Charlotte; Len Holmes, University of North Carolina - Pembroke; Stephanie Luster-Teasley, North Carolina A&T State University; Siva Mandjiny, University of North Carolina - Pembroke; Todd Steck, University of North Carolina-Charlotte; Keith Schimmel, North Carolina A&T State University; Chuang Wang, University of North Carolina-Charlotte
Tagged Divisions
Environmental Engineering
Professor of Educational Research at the University of North Carolina - Charlotte. Dr. Wang teaches educational research and statistics courses. Dr. Wang received a master of applied statistics degree and a PhD degree in educational research from The Ohio State University. Page 12.1083.2© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 MULTI-CAMPUS DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF PROBLEM-BASED-LEARNING COURSES IN ENVIRONMENTAL BIOTECHNOLOGY WITH INTERDISCIPLINARY LEARNINGIntroductionThe project described here began with a civil engineering and biology laboratory
Conference Session
Problem- and project-based learning in environmental engineering
Collection
2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Andrew Ross Pfluger, P.E., United States Military Academy; Matthew P. Baideme, United States Military Academy; Katie E Matthew, United States Army; Stephen A. Lewandowski, United States Military Academy; Jeffrey A. Starke P.E., United States Military Academy; Michael A. Butkus P.E., U.S. Military Academy
Tagged Divisions
Environmental Engineering
fit withinthe current model of promoting environmental change while making the presented model more Page 23.804.14effective.The topic development phase (see Section 2, Step 2) will depend on current conditions andavailable clients or stakeholders at each respective university. Topics could potentially includeair, noise, energy, water, wastewater, and solid waste based focus areas. Available resources,such as equipment or laboratory space, will likely narrow the list of potential topics. Eachuniversity or community will offer various client organizations that provide different but excitingopportunities for environmental
Conference Session
Environmental Engineering Division Poster Session
Collection
2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Bradley A. Striebig, James Madison University
Tagged Topics
Diversity
Tagged Divisions
Environmental Engineering
Paper ID #18918Microbial Fuel Cell Development and Testing for Implementing Environmen-tal Engineering Education in High SchoolsDr. Bradley A. Striebig, James Madison University Dr. Striebig is a founding faculty member and first full professor in the Department of Engineering at James Madison University. Dr. Striebig came to the JMU School of from Gonzaga University where he developed the WATER program in cooperation with other faculty members. Dr. Striebig is also the former Head of the Environmental Technology Group at Penn State’s Applied Research Laboratory. In addition to Dr’ Striebig’s engineering work, he is also a
Conference Session
Environmental Engineering Division Technical Session 3
Collection
2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Sanjay Tewari, Missouri University of Science & Technology
Tagged Topics
Diversity
Tagged Divisions
Environmental Engineering
of Reading Assignments in Environmental Engineering Education for Effective Learning and Greater Student Engagement in an Era of Innovative Pedagogy and Emerging Technologies1.0 IntroductionSince the dawn of education, educators have been looking for ways to make teachingeffective and it has been a never-ending pursuit. Engineering education is no exception tothis. There have been numerous pedagogical advances such as focusing on students' learningstyles, teaching aids, in-class assessments, and use of more hands-on activities and multi-media, which made education more effective. Most engineering majors, some more thanothers, have dedicated laboratories for hands-on learning of specific
Conference Session
Service Learning Projects in Developing Countries
Collection
2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Jana Fattic, Western Kentucky University; Andrew Ernest, Western Kentucky University
Tagged Divisions
Environmental Engineering
AC 2009-1762: WATER ANALYSIS, TRAINING, EDUCATION, AND RESEARCHSERVICES: A "FARMER’S COOPERATIVE" MODEL FOR CAPACITYDEVELOPMENTJana Fattic, Western Kentucky University Jana Fattic is the Associate Director of the Center for Water Resource Studies and Operations Director of the WATERS Laboratory at Western Kentucky University. Ms. Fattic’s role as Associate Director of the Center includes budget development and project coordination of state and federal grants totaling over one million dollars annually. Ms. Fattic’s responsibilities include day-to day administration, budget and personnel management, quality assurance and quality control, and maintenance of certifications. She holds a Bachelor