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

undergraduate researchGiven the fact that at small universities undergraduate research is limited in the number of studentsinvolved, six students were interviewed. While this is a small sample size, common themessurfaced regarding students’ benefits and takeaways, frustrations, and suggested improvements forthe project. Overall, students described that while their research amounted to more work than theyexpected, they also learned more than they expected. Specifically, students generally reported thatthey learned a lot about water quality and constructed wetlands, how to reformulate their researchhypotheses in light of new data or situations, how to find and read primary literature, and perhapsmost important for their future careers and surprising to

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

sciences), renewable natural resources, and environment sciences to fill 57,900 yearlyopenings (Goecker et al. 2015). While there is a projected shortfall in the required number ofcollege graduates in plant/agricultural science fields, there is an almost crisis-like situation inSTEM education, which is well documented. “Engage to Excel”, a 2012 report to PresidentObama, predicted a shortfall of 1 million STEM graduates over the next decade (PCAST 2012).A more engaged learning method is identified as a critical need to maintain student interest andencourage young minds to seek/pursue a STEM field of study and ultimately a career (PCAST2012). Chen’s statistical analysis report reveals that the number of STEM courses in the first yearand the level of

Conference Session

What Else do Environmental Engineers Need to Know

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan Powers, Clarkson University; Jan DeWaters, Clarkson University; Suresh Dhaniyala, Clarkson University; Mary Margaret Monica Small, Clarkson University

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

multiple sources forenergy and climate data (DOE, NASA, NOAA, etc.), simulation results from global climatemodels, and results from their own simulations utilizing climate models (EdGCM). Extensiveuse of MS Excel and Matlab are required for processing and analysis of the large data sets. Theimpacts of the course on the students were assessed with a combination of quantitative andqualitative approaches. Substantial quantitative gains were made in the students’ climate literacy,especially in knowledge areas. Students also showed gains in their self-reported feelings thatthey could solve a new problem or tackle a challenge, were good at interpreting charts andgraphs and manipulating databases, and were interested in pursuing a career in science

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Curricula III

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Angela Bielefeldt, University of Colorado at Boulder

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

major; (2) place a greater emphasis on sustainability and globalengineering in the course. In fact, it was hypothesized that the emphasis on sustainability andglobal engineering could help achieve the recruiting and retention goal, particularly for femaleand minority students. Previous research has indicated that these topics help attract women toengineering.7 In addition, Seymour found that: “In the process of developing and clarifying their Page 12.987.2career goals, however, women expressed more altruism than men and were more likely to switchto career paths that reflected humanitarian goals or offered more satisfying work.”8 The

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Curricula

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kurt Paterson, Michigan Technological University

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

environmental engineering student to environmentalengineer. Specific course objectives have the students:• form a community within the university;• establish friendships among students of similar academic interests;• develop an academic plan;• develop skills to deal with the many aspects of student life;• learn more about the university’s environmental engineering program;• develop a sense of the environmental engineering profession;• use some of the skills required by environmental engineers;• explore several of the specialty areas within environmental engineering;• master some of the basic environmental engineering language; and• use knowledge gained to make better career choicesWhile many of the topics in the list above are connected to

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer Mueller PE P.E., Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Mark H. Minster, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

principles and practices of sustainable engineering and design only entered the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology curriculum piecemeal. The HERE program was developed as aliving-learning community to immerse students in an environment of learning about the economic,social, and environmental impacts (the triple bottom line) of their lives and work. By setting thisfoundation of sustainability early in their academic career, students will be better suited to considerthe triple bottom line when developing design solutions for complex challenges they will face asscientists and engineers, not to mention as citizens and consumers.The academic part of the HERE program consists of three complementary courses that meetgraduation requirements for most

Conference Session

Hands-on Laboratory and Design Experiences in Environmental Engineering

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sudarshan T. Kurwadkar, Tarleton State University; Daniel K. Marble, Tarleton State University

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

Missouri.Dr. Daniel K. Marble, Tarleton State University Daniel Marble earned a B.S. in electrical engineering from the University of Houston, with an M.S. and Ph.D. in accelerator-based nuclear physics from the University of North Texas. Marble began his academic career as an Assistant Professor of physics at the U.S. Military Academy in West Point in 1994. In 1998, he was hired to develop the first engineering program at Tarleton State University (engineering physics), where he presently serves as Head of the Department of Engineering and Physics. In addition to interests in ion solid interaction, physics of sports, accelerator technology, and materials characterization, Marble is actively involved in K-16 science and

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Undergraduate Research

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Reisel, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

experience that could be helpful for them in theirfuture careers. In addition, the students had the opportunity to work with engineers from theindustrial sponsors of the project. In these interactions, the students needed to learn how to workwith other engineers, and communicate their questions, ideas, and results clearly. The relianceon undergraduate students, rather than graduate students, on the project did have somedrawbacks. These include an increased need for guidance, and often an increased time for thecompletion of project tasks due to the students having less time to devote to the project.This paper describes the research activities of the students on the project, and contains asummary of the results. The educational benefits experienced by

Conference Session

Innovations to Curriculum and Program

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Angela Bielefeldt, University of Colorado at Boulder

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

itsniche will be in relation to sustainable energy topics, and train students in this important area.BackgroundEnergy-related issues are important to the sustainability of the planet, due to links with globalclimate change which has been associated with the combustion of fossil fuels. Energy issues arecurrently receiving a lot of news coverage. This is exciting many students about the possibilitiesof working in a career that would develop sustainable energy sources with fewer pollutioneffects. Meeting this challenge will require the efforts of scientists, engineers, and policymakers. Students with an interest in this field are currently struggling to determine the bestmajor to pursue in college to enable them to pursue a career in this

Conference Session

Sustainable Engineering

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Angela Bielefeldt, University of Colorado-Boulder

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

activities has numerous benefits tothe education and professional development of students. In particular, Seymour et al.1 did anexhaustive study to document the outcomes of summer research experiences for students inscience, math, and engineering fields. The benefits of undergraduate research were grouped intosix main areas: personal/professional; thinking and working like a scientist; skills; refiningcareer/educational paths; enhanced career/graduate school preparation; and changed attitudestoward learning and working as a researcher. Some of these beneficial outcomes may bedifficult to achieve in traditional coursework that comprises the bulk of most engineeringcurricula.Within environmental engineering and other fields, most of the research in

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shannon L. Isovitsch Parks P.E., University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown; Laura J. Dietz, University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

career visited the class. The speakers shared and discussed with theclass real projects and situations dealing with manufacturing safety, wastewater engineering,sustainability, consulting, and environmental engineering in the mining industry. They alsorepresented mentors and sponsors of the professor, and facilitated discussion on those aspects ofan engineering career. These field trips and visits from guest speakers were intended to providestudents with opportunities to connect classroom theory with “real world” practice, as well asprovide them with another opportunity to practice oral communication skills via interviewingand networking with industry professionals.At the end of the term, students were asked to what extent class activities such

Conference Session

Best in 5 Minutes: Demonstrating Interactive Teaching Activities

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Scott A Civjan P.E., University of Massachusetts, Amherst

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering

construction management companiesworking in the area, companies (engineering or contracting) that come to career fairs, and alumniworking in relevant companies. The author has found the first of these to be the most consistentcollaborators due to a series of construction on campus over the past 20 years. However, all ofthe others are informally approached throughout the year by stopping by the campus career fairsand seeing alumni or others in the design and construction industry throughout the year.Clearly stated objectives increase the likelihood that a primary contact will recommend anappropriate project for the field trip. It is important to remember that the field contact does notknow what you are looking for, and in many cases does not have a

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

Intersdisciplinary Courses and Environmental Undergraduate Research

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Braun, California Polytechnic State University; Emmit B. Evans, California Polytechnic State University; Randall Knight, California Polytechnic State University; Thomas Ruehr, California Polytechnic State University

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

career.16. Predict the long-term contributions of an engineering graduate throughout their career to the state of the planet’s resources.17. Predict the career impacts of resource consumption by an engineering graduate.18. Consider the probability of unanticipated consequences of technical policies and strategies.19. Articulate the concept of the Tragedy of the Commons.1020. Apply the concept of the Tragedy of the Commons to current commons in engineering, including but not limited to computing power, the internet, bandwidth, other technical resources, and natural resources.21. Articulate Commoner’s laws of ecology:16 • “Everything is connected to everything else • Everything must go somewhere • Nature know best • There is

Conference Session

Understanding Students: Recruiting, Retention, Enrichment

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eric Bumbalough, Kettering University; Jennifer Aurandt, Kettering University

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

Performance forSteelcase, Keith Grass, CEO of the David J. Joseph Company, a scrap metalrecycling company, and Rachel Charron, Environmental Engineer at GMPowertrain Flint Engine South. All speakers are asked to stay and speak withGEO students so that students can ask questions and explore career pathsinvolving the environment. In addition, GEO hosted a Kettering University section of Focus theNation, a nation-wide simultaneous event to spread environmental awareness.This event consisted of four talks, focused around energy and the environment,given throughout the day on campus. GEO also hosted an outreach event for200 elementary school students for Focus the Nation. The students were brokeninto groups where they learned about fuel cells and

Conference Session

Assessment Issues in Environmental Engineering

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Debra Reinhart, University of Central Florida

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

includes, but isnot limited to planning, design, teaching, applied or fundamental research, publicadministration, or utility operation and the EnVEBOK must address all these forms ofpractice. Individuals receiving a degree in environmental engineering may neverpractice environmental engineering, but rather may seek other professional degrees, suchas law or medicine, or follow an entirely different career path. Therefore some pathsbeginning with a baccalaureate degree in environmental engineering may not lead tocomplete EnVEBOK fulfillment.The EnVEBOK builds on the body of knowledge appropriate for all engineers thenexpands into areas specific and unique to environmental engineering. The EnVEBOKprovides a guide for curriculum development and reform

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 Division Technical Session 3: Teaching Environmental Engineering in the COVID-19 Era

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

David V.P. Sanchez, University of Pittsburgh; Tony Lee Kerzmann, University of Pittsburgh; Claire P. Chouinard, University of Pittsburgh; Gregg P. Kotchey, University of Pittsburgh

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

days, and Constellation Energy Inventor Labs, helping to engage thousands of students each year.Dr. Tony Lee Kerzmann, University of Pittsburgh Dr. Tony Kerzmann’s higher education background began with a Bachelor of Arts in Physics from Duquesne University, as well as a Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh. After graduation, Dr. Kerzmann began his career as an assistant professor of Mechanical Engineering at Robert Morris University which afforded him the opportunity to research, teach, and advise in numerous engineering roles. He served as the mechanical coordinator for the RMU Engineering Department for six years, and was the Director of Outreach for the

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Division Technical Session 2: Innovative Approaches for Teaching Environmental Engineering

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Tomeka Carroll, University of Virginia

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

insight on all aspectsof the process and what considerations are necessary when considering the six pillars, as well whataspects of were left out. Third, the assessment of students values using the 4 human values [16], • biospheric (i.e., concern for environment): self-transcendence • altruistic (i.e., concern for others): self-transcendence • egoistic (i.e., concern for personal resources): self-enhancement • hedonic (i.e., concern for pleasure and comfort): self-enhancementThe added contribution would be inquiring, the following: How do these values show up in yourlife currently? How are you currently supporting these values? How do you see the valuesshowing up in your career choice?Fig. 4Fig. 5 [16]A class assignment

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ben D. Radhakrishnan, National University; Jodi Reeves, National University; Jeremiah Jack Ninteman, National University; Charles Hahm

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

career, he had a very successful corporate management career working in R&D at Lucent Technologies and as the Director of Global Technology Management at Qualcomm. He had initiated and managed software development for both the companies in India. Prof. Radhakrishnan holds Masters Degrees (M.Tech, M.S., M.B.A) and Sustainable Business Practices certification from University of California San Diego.Dr. Jodi Reeves, National University Dr. Jodi Reeves is an Associate Professor and Department Chair of Applied Engineering at National Uni- versity in San Diego, CA. She teaches courses in design engineering, engineering management, and data analytics. Prior to academia, she worked for almost ten years as a quality

Conference Session

Hands-on Laboratory and Design Experiences in Environmental Engineering

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sandeep Sathyamoorthy, Tufts University; Linda Jarvin, Paris College of Art; Michael Hollis, U.S. Air Force Academy; John Anthony Christ, U.S. Air Force Academy; C. Andrew Ramsburg, Tufts University

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

questions in each of the three surveys fall into one of four categories: team assessmentquestions, self assessment questions, evaluation of PBL lab and the class, and assessment ofenvironmental engineering (Figure 2). The pre-lab survey comprised 13 questions and wasprimarily used to collect learner self assessments in the areas of experience, knowledge and skillswithin the context of environmental engineering, as well as career options currently underconsideration. The post-lab survey comprised 21 questions. In addition to the questions fromthe pre-lab survey, the post-lab survey collected student assessments of team performance duringthe PBL lab. The end-of-semester survey comprised 17 questions - 9 from the pre-lab survey, 2new questions for

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Curricula

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Angela Bielefeldt, University of Colorado, Boulder

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

the specified 16 knowledge domains. In light ofthis, it appears that the BOK is overly constrained. Due to the variety of career paths thatstudents with Bachelor’s degrees in EnvE may pursue, covering all possible topics that onemight need to know in the B.S. degree seems unrealistic. Some students are turned off by themajor due to over constraint that leads to a loss of flexibility in coursework. In addition, themost important topics that should be emphasized may be lost in such a long list of requirements.A better approach could be to develop critical thinking skills in our students and the ability toteach themselves during their professional careers in the context of life long learning.Background

Conference Session

Interdisciplinary Experiences and Assessment in Environmental Engineering

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Angela R. Bielefeldt, University of Colorado, Boulder

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

the stated goal of the REU program to help attract and retain students in STEM,including careers in teaching and education research, these programs can help students achieve awide variety of learning outcomes. Some of these learning outcomes clearly map to the ABETcriterion C “A-K” outcomes; such as b “the ability to design and conduct experiments, andanalyze and interpret data”.10 Other outcomes may also be achieved to varying degreesdepending on the structure and activities associated with a particular REU site. For example, theClarkson REU likely improved students’ knowledge of sustainability9, which is a desiredoutcome in both the Environmental Engineering Body of Knowledge11 and the Civil EngineeringBody of Knowledge12.Kardash13 found

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Curricula II

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elizabeth Eschenbach, Humboldt State University; Jami Montgomery, WATERS Network - CLEANER Project Office; James Johnson, Howard University; Chris Brus, University of Iowa; Dan Giammar, Washington University; Patricia Carlson, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Bette Grauer, McPherson High School; Liesl Hotaling, Stevens Institute of Technology; Gbekeloluwa Oguntimein, Morgan State University; Steven Safferman; Tim Wentling, National Center for Supercomputing Applications

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

AC 2007-1459: WATERS NETWORK’S POTENTIAL TO TRANSFORMENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING EDUCATIONElizabeth Eschenbach, Humboldt State University Beth Eschenbach is a Professor of Environmental Resources Engineering at Humboldt State University. Beth left civil engineering as an undergraduate at UC Santa Cruz, and graduated with honors in mathematics and in psychology. She obtained her MS and PhD at Cornell in Environmental and Water Resources Systems Engineering. She completed a postdoc at the Center for Advanced Decision Support in Water and Environmental Systems (CADSWES) at UC Boulder. Beth’s career goals include increasing the diversity of engineering students and improving education for

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

for the PCC Biology Club, which offers programs to students that highlight a diversity of careers in biology, gives students a chance to interact with scientists and professionals, and involves students in the community by performing outreach at local elementary schools. Page 26.712.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 Expanding Institutional Bonds for Teaming Up Students for the Creation of Research Environmental Projects Mónica Palomo, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Jeff Cole, Pasadena City

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

andpreparing them for either graduate school or industrial careers.“During the first years of engineering when students are building their engineering skills, it isimportant to provide context and background to some of the sustainability issues surroundingus,” says Mechanical Engineering professor Dr. Smitesh Bakrania11. “So, I make a consciousattempt at discussing these issues and some of the challenges that we are currently facing andthose that we will be facing in the near future. This is done through complex discussions, videos,and homework assignments. Using the Wind Turbine Clinic activity, we discuss a potentialsolution where engineers play a critical role in addressing sustainability.”11Rowan University’s College of Engineering exposes

Conference Session

Introducing Sustainability into Engineering Education

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Melanie L. Sattler, University of Texas, Arlington; Yvette Pearson Weatherton, University of Texas, Arlington; Victoria Chen, University of Texas, Arlington; Stephen P. Mattingly, University of Texas, Arlington; K.J. Rogers, P.E., University of Texas, Arlington

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

2 1 1 effectively in multidisciplinary teams. 0 50% 25% 25% Strongly Strongly Question Agree Agree Disagree Disagree6 Participation in the biodiesel refinery project will make me 0 4 0 0 more likely to consider sustainable design options in my future 0% 100% 0% 0% career.7 I would recommend future students to participate in 0

Conference Session

Best in 5 Minutes: Demonstrating Interactive Teaching Activities

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Timothy Aaron Wood, The Citadel

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering

engineeringjudgement to ensure that the right scientific theories have been applied properly.ConclusionThe three-model framework and its application to engineering problem solving is a useful toolfor helping students develop as engineers. The three models can help students better understandthe engineering problem solving format and make sense of the efforts of their educationalexperience in college. Ideally, each engineering graduate has developed an appreciation andrespect for reality, and mental models that intuitively understand how the world works, and theengineering/math models to quantitatively predict outcomes consistent with both their mentalmodel and reality.References[1] R. B. Landis, Studying Engineering: A Road Map to a Rewarding Career, 5th ed

Conference Session

Sustainability in Engineering Courses

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph Delfino, University of Florida

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

ecology, it is only natural that engineering andscience students seek to learn more about the topic, especially in the context of formalacademic courses. Students at Yale University and Arizona State University, have thebenefits of Professors Thomas Graedel and Braden Allenby, respectively, who builtcourses utilizing their text content and broad awareness of the growing field. Expandingbeyond this important base of initial courses in industrial ecology, students at theUniversity of Florida requested a similar course to prepare them for eventual entry intothe evolving field of sustainability, either as a career in itself or in a capacity that blendedengineering design along with sustainability.Using the Graedel and Allenby text as a logical

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Curricula

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jason Lynch, U.S. Military Academy

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

Engineering Profession: Improving the Image of the DisciplineMaking a career field recommendation? According to the McKinsey Global Institute“engineering still looks like a winning profession for Americans.”1 This opinion is supported bythe National Association of Colleges and Employers in their 2006 Job Outlook report thatidentified employers were most interested in applicants with business, engineering andcomputer-related skills.2 Of the engineering disciplines, environmental engineering is one of thefastest-growing with a future international growth rate (in terms of annual investment growth) atsomewhere between 12 and 15%.”3 The United States Bureau of Statistics reports the“employment of environmental engineers is expected