Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rebecca Arielle Citrin, Lafayette College; Arthur D. Kney, Lafayette College

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

career he has been active in the community, at the local, state and national level. He has served as chair of the Pennsylvania Water Environment Association (PWEA) research commit- tee, chair of the Bethlehem Environmental Advisory Committee, vice president of Lehigh Valley Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), secretary of ASCE/Environmental and Water Re- sources Institute (EWRI) Water Supply Engineering Committee and been a member of the AWWA/ASCE WTP Design 4th Edition Steering Committee. He currently serves on the states PWEA Research Com- mittee and Water Works Operators’ Association of Pennsylvania (WWOAP) scholarship committee, and locally on the Bethlehem Backyards for Wildlife committee

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Roman Taraban, Texas Tech University; Danny D. Reible P.E., Texas Tech University; David Emile Mesple, Texas Tech University; Francesco V. Donato, Texas Tech University; Ibrahim H. Yeter, Texas Tech University; Ryan C. Campbell, Texas Tech University; Jeong-Hee Kim, Texas Tech University; Jill Hoffman, Texas Tech University

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Environmental Engineering

at the same time, he is pursuing his Master’s degree in Petroleum Engineering at Texas Tech University. He is highly interested in conducting research within the Engineering Education framework. Recently, he received the Early Career Researcher Award from European Science Education Research Association (ESERA) in 2017. In addition, he is one of two scholarship recipients awarded by National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST) to attend the ESERA summer research confer- ˇ e Budˇejovice, Czech Republic in August 2016. He has also been named as Jhumki Basu ence in Cesk´ Scholar by the NARST in 2014. Additional projects involvement include: Engineering is Elementary (EiE) Project

Conference Session

Service Learning Projects in Developing Countries

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Maya Trotz, University of South Florida; Amy Stuart, University of South Florida; Daniel Yeh, University of South Florida; Helen Muga, University of South Florida; Linda Phillips, University of South Florida; James Mihelcic, University of South Florida

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Environmental Engineering

interests are primarily related to air pollution and its impacts on human health and the environment. Through her research, she seeks to understand the multi-scale interactions of air pollutants with the natural and built environments and to elucidate the effects of these interactions on public health and on sustainability. Her current research project topics are interactions between transportation infrastructure, air quality, and health equity; and mercury and sustainability in the Tampa Bay and in Guyana. She is a recipient of an NSF Career Award.Daniel Yeh, University of South Florida Dr. Daniel Yeh is an assistant professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the

Conference Session

Environmental Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jalal Rastegary, New Mexico State University; Patricia A. Sullivan, New Mexico State University; Christopher Campbell, New Mexico State University, Engineering New Mexico Resource Network

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

assist in data collection, analysis and calculations to identify cost savings, andresearch recommendations for energy efficient equipment. The assessment provides hands-onexperience to students and helps them to better understand the business operations andopportunities for P2 and E3 implementation as well as expand working knowledge ofenvironmental health and safety issues. This experiential experience offers a glimpse at realworld applications for environmental sustainability and helps expand career opportunities upongraduation.The adopted on-site assessment is conducted as follows: 1. A walkthrough of the entire area, both inside and outside. 2. Work area layouts are recorded and safety regulations are analyzed and inspected. a

Conference Session

Enviromental Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michelle Marincel Payne, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Michael Robinson P.E., Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Jennifer Mueller PE P.E., Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

require the traditional thesis-based Master of Science (M.S.) degreetraining since they are planning to spend their careers as consulting engineers and are notconsidering future research-based work. Additionally, such students want to complete theireducation in a shorter time frame than is typically required for a traditional research-based M.S.degree. Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology is developing an environmental engineeringcourse-based Master of Environmental Engineering program to meet these needs.The course-based master’s program being developed would allow students to develop additionalskills and to provide deeper and broader exposure to environmental engineering challenges allwithin a one-year timeframe. The intent of this program is to

Conference Session

Integrating Sustainability Across the Curriculum

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

fields, but also leaders in other areas of their disciplines and careers. One area to whichgraduates in STEM fields stand poised to contribute tremendously is sustainability. As issues ofclimate change, depletion of nonrenewable resources, and degradation of water quality prevail onlocal and global scales, higher education must respond to these challenges with a focus on STEMeducation that involves understanding and consideration of environmental, economic, and socialimpacts. For a host of reasons, however, STEM colleges and universities often produceoverspecialized graduates that remain unaware of their majors’ larger contexts, especially thosethat touch upon sustainability. Sustainability problems pose serious challenges for

Conference Session

Sustainability and Hands-on Engineering Education

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paula Ann Monaco, Texas Tech University ; Audra N. Morse, Texas Tech University

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

of 12 hours spent in the mini-courses such as environmental engineering.Sessions were divided into three groups, girls entering grades 5-6th, 7-8th and 9-11th. Theprograms goals are to provide girls with strong role models, spark interest in science, dispelmyths and misconceptions about science and careers in science, and to introduce under-represented girls to a collegiate experience.SHWYF allows students of all ethnic and gender backgrounds to explore different fields of studythrough hands-on opportunities. The goal of the program is to develop student interest and focuson an academic path. Academically talented students, male and female, participate in morningand afternoon classes for four days dedicating a total of 12 hours for each mini

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Division: Sustainability and Hands-On Engineering Education

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Angela R. Bielefeldt, University of Colorado - Boulder; Sharon A. Jones P.E., University of Portland; Jennifer Mueller PE P.E., Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Kathryn Schulte Grahame, Northeastern University; Andrew Gillen, Northeastern University

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Environmental Engineering

interdisciplinary 7-pt, 1-7 1/3/5 knowledge for future career Concern for Others13 Analyze Belief in importance of stakeholders and non- 7-pt, 1-7 5 technical issues in engineering design Professional Sense of moral obligation to help others using 7-pt, 1-7 4 Connectedness one’s professional skills Global Work Interest Interest in working on projects outside the U.S. 7-pt, 1-7 1 during career* The lowest number of items in common (listed first) was used in this paper

Conference Session

Best in 5 Minutes: Demonstrating Interactive Teaching Activities

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Anthony Battistini, Angelo State University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering

) and George Mason University (2014-2017). Throughout his career, his primary responsibility as a faculty member has been teaching students, for which he aspires to provide them with a quality and enjoyable experience. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Yielding and Fracture in Steel Design: From Trash-Bags to TreasureAbstractWhen explaining the concept of yielding and fracture to steel design students, it is best to use avisual demonstration to characterize the behavior. While performing a steel tension coupon testor full steel bolted connection test would be ideal, it is not always possible to include

Conference Session

Service-Learning in Developing Communities

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Linda Phillips, Michigan Technological University; Ann Brady, Michigan Technological University; Karina Jousma, Michigan Technological University

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

courses, every female student stated that she “nowknew that she had chosen the right career and could see how she could use her engineering skillsto make a difference.” One went on to say: “I participate and do very well in my engineering classes. But I am never satisfied with these classes because through performing the work required for them I do not feel I am contributing to the world in any positive way…. I understand that I may have needed many of my previous classes in order to effectively participate and that the mental discipline I acquire through various classes was important. But the truth is I value this experience gained in ISD more than I value every engineering class I have ever taken

Conference Session

Project-Based Service Learning

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Maya Trotz, University of South Florida; Ken Thomas, University of South Florida

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

class to participate in one of theESW activities at the school or in the community. Such an endeavor could potentially help to Page 14.1155.9encourage more students to pursue a college career in a STEM discipline whilst buildingcommunication, leadership and mentoring capacity of college students.ConclusionThis project also has the potential to expand to other courses across the university with theinclusion of sustainability concepts. These include undergraduate laboratory courses in biology,environmental microbiology, and water resources engineering. The convenience of the ponds forsampling coupled with their importance in floodwater and water

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Curricula

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Montserrat Rabago-Smith, Kettering Univeristy; Jennifer Aurandt, Kettering University

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

functional groups presentin organic compounds. Not at all Somewhat Page 14.728.7 Capable Very Capable The assessment of teaching and of class content has been performedthrough both summative and formative assessment. The class is assessedevery two weeks using the SII system of assessment. This technique requiresthe students to write down two strengths for the class, an area for improvement,and an insight for the class. Thus far, the strengths of the class as stated by thestudents in the SII exercise have been as follows: “The green spin actuallymakes chemistry slightly more interesting”, “…will be benefit in our careers”, and“Very open feeling and

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Philip J. Parker P.E., University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Michael R. Penn P.E., University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Defne S. Apul, University of Toledo; Margaret E. Garcia, Arizona State University; Jagadish Torlapati; Lashun King Thomas

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Environmental Engineering

engineering should be modified to reflect the growing complexity ofinfrastructure. The One Water module of the CIT-E model introductory infrastructure courseprovides fundamental knowledge of not only components and systems, but also challenges,constraints and potential solutions. With this foundation, first and second year students are betterprepared for upper-level courses and ultimately their careers. The learning outcomes of eachlesson from the One Water module are a vital step in establishing the framework for thenecessity of sustainable infrastructure that supports community needs. This is establishedthrough pre and in-class activities, and discussions involving real-world case-studies.This work is supported by the National Science Foundation

Conference Session

Environmental Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel B. Oerther, Missouri University of Science & Technology

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

studentfeedback collected at the end of the semester such as results of Likert-scale responses tofive common questions, and representative comments to open-ended questions.As previously reported, 1. “many students enjoyed the ‘modified’ format. In particular, sophomores using the course [2601 Fundamentals of Environmental Engineering] as a ‘point of entry’ for studying environmental engineering appreciated the clear expectations and the ability to ‘contract’ their grade (earning no less than a ‘C’ and completing ‘optional’ assignments to earn a grade of ‘B’ or ‘A’, for the course). Also, seniors in civil engineering who had voluntarily opted to delay taking the course until later in their academic career appreciated the

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Division: Curricula, Criteria, Student Performance, and Growth

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Phil Dacunto P.E., U.S. Military Academy

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

spectrum, which is to be expected over the courseof a student’s college career. However, those students who perform very poorly in the first term(GPA near 2.0) tend to remain toward the lower end of the major, and a number of students whodo well in the first term continue to stay near the top. 4.5 Final cumulative major GPA 4 3.5 y = 0.7199x + 0.7879 3 R² = 0.477 2.5 2 1.5 1

Conference Session

Enviromental Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Veera Gnaneswar Gude P.E., Mississippi State University; Dennis D. Truax PE, BCEE, F.ASCE, Mississippi State University

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

activities at Mississippi State. He has presented his edu- cation research at ASEE conferences in the past.Dr. Dennis D. Truax PE, BCEE, F.ASCE, Mississippi State University Dr. Dennis D. Truax, P.E., BCEE, F.ASCE, is Head and Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Mississippi State University. He is in his ninth year as the James T. White Chair of Civil and Environ- mental Engineering and serves as Director of the Mississippi Transportation Research Center (MTRC). A member of the faculty for 34 years, he is a licensed professional engineer and board certified environmen- tal engineer. During his academic career, he has published over 100 refereed and reference papers and report and made almost 170 papers and

Conference Session

Enviromental Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Veera Gnaneswar Gude P.E., Mississippi State University; Dennis D. Truax PE, BCEE, F.ASCE, Mississippi State University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

graduate students in research activities at Mississippi State. He has presented his education research at ASEE conferences in the past.Dr. Dennis D. Truax PE, BCEE, F.ASCE, Mississippi State University Dr. Dennis D. Truax, P.E., BCEE, F.ASCE, is Head and Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Mississippi State University. He is in his ninth year as the James T. White Chair of Civil and Environ- mental Engineering and serves as Director of the Mississippi Transportation Research Center (MTRC). A member of the faculty for 34 years, he is a licensed professional engineer and board certified environmen- tal engineer. During his academic career, he has published over 100 refereed and reference papers and report

Conference Session

A Focus on Sustainability

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

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

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

council has16 members. Members include the president of the Hilltop University,president of the local community college, superintendents of the three regional independentschool districts, and representatives of the business, workforce, and economic development inthe region [4]. Membership is intended to cover the spectrum of education for the workforce andeconomic development. The council’s mission is to promote and support innovative educationand to provide pathways for students to be able to pursue careers and aspirations. Before theinitiation of this collaboration, it was found that the majority of college students in the HilltopUniversity region did not represent the local population which was predominantly Hispanic.Most of the region’s

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Curricula I

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Butkus, U.S. Military Academy

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

Support (Scale: 1 to 5)I Mathematics and Science. Develop a *Fluid dynamics 3 knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering science appropriate to a career in environmental engineeringII Physical and chemical processes. NA NA Comprehend physical and chemical processes in natural and engineered systems as applied to the practice of environmental engineeringIII Biochemical processes. Comprehend *Attached growth 4 fundamental

Conference Session

Problem- and project-based learning in environmental engineering

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Youngwoo Seo, University of Toledo; Kimberly Mary Coburn, University of Toledo; Donald V. Chase, University of Dayton

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

working with environmental sensors and sustainable bioremedi- ation processes. Since joining the University of Toledo in 2008, he have been teaching water resources engineering as well as water supply & treatment courses for both graduate and undergraduate students.Ms. Kimberly Mary Coburn, University of Toledo Ms. Kimberly Coburn has recently completed her Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering at the University of Toledo. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Toledo in the Summer of 2011 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering and a Minor in Astrophysics. Her academic career contains numerous awards for scholastic achievement, research, and teaching. While completing her undergraduate, Ms

Conference Session

Introducing Sustainability into Engineering Education

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Brandes, Lafayette College, Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

the sort of stream & wetland restoration work that I would eventually pursue in my career” “I also enjoyed the teamwork approach that was used to attack the project. Not only did we work in our groups of four but the whole class worked together to develop the base plan, drainage maps, and perform various field tests” Page 22.1361.8 “While I was only involved in the final stages of planting and weeding, it was really rewarding to be helping the community with something that I actually had no idea existed” Overall I thought the project was a great concept because it involved multiple aspects of civil

Conference Session

Engaging Students

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bette Grauer, Kansas State University; Diana Grauer, Kansas State University

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

theautomobile exhaust sampling activity. Representative sample data of automobile emissions arepresented along with a discussion of the sampling results, a method for approximating pollutantmass emission rate levels, and comparison to EPA standards.IntroductionMedia coverage of environmental issues and global climate change occurs daily. Engineeringstudents are continuously exposed to environmental topics and many are interested in pursuingenvironmental engineering careers. How can engineering educators incorporate contemporaryissues in environmental engineering into the classroom? The activity described in this paper isdesigned to introduce students to automobile exhaust pollutant issues in a problem-basedlearning activity. The activity takes

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Inez Hua, Purdue University; Loring Nies, Purdue University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

Engineering d, lIntroduction to water pollution, air pollution, noise, hazardous and solidwastes, and their control. Environmental impact statements and globalpollution issues.Engineering Environmental Sustainability d, mAn introduction to the examination of global-scale resource utilization,food, energy and commodity production, population dynamics, andtheir ecosystem impacts.Environmental and Ecological Engineering Professional Practice lSeminarSeminar lectures and discussions to introduce students to aspects ofprofessional practice within Environmental and EcologicalEngineering. Topics include career planning and placement skills,professional responsibility and ethics

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Division: Engagement, Experiential Learning, and Balance

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Angela R. Bielefeldt, University of Colorado - Boulder; Marissa H. Forbes, University of Colorado - Boulder; Jacquelyn F. Sullivan, University of Colorado - Boulder

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

. Also, after completing [the environmental engineering course plan] I realized that I got much more excited about the classes dealing with culture and the environment (i.e.: “people and the environment” and “global development”) and it made me wonder whether or not environmental studies would fit me better. Additionally, I am currently enrolled in the journalism school and I was hoping that if I were to transfer into the engineering school, I could keep journalism as a second major. However, after studying my four-year course plan, I realized it would be nearly impossible to do both and still graduate on time. Moreover, I was really hoping I could go abroad at some point during my college career, but with the

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Technical Session 4: Environmental Issues and the Impacts of Intersectionality

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Daniel B. Oerther, Missouri University of Science and Technology

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering, Women in Engineering

interest for thestructured review; 2) the career status of the participant; 3) a commitment to co-author a structuredreview as part of the workshop; and 4) prior experience with authoring reviews.Workshop organizers:1. DanielB.Oerther,PhD,PE,BCEE,FellowoftheAmericanAcademyofNursing,Professorof environmentalhealthengineering,MissouriUniversityofScienceandTechnology, oertherd@mst.edu2. HeatherRoss,PhD,DNP,RN,FellowoftheAmericanAcademyofNursePractitioners, Professorofnursingandhealthinnovation,ArizonaStateUniversity, Heather.M.Ross@asu.edu3. PascalSaikaly,PhD,Professor,KingAbdullahUniversityofScienceandTechnology, pascal.saikaly@kaust.edu.sa4. MuhammadAli,PhD,Postdoctoralfellow,KingAbdullahUniversityofScienceand Technology,muhammad.ali

Conference Session

Service-Learning in Developing Communities

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Beth Wittig, City College of the City University of New York

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

://www.ndsu.nodak.edu/instruct/deckard/PBL/index.htm, Accessed 1/17/2007.3. Putman, A. R. (2001). Problem-based teaching and learning in technology education. Presented at the 75th Annual Conference of the Association for Career and Technical Education in New Orleans, LA, December 13- 16.4. James, R. and Baldwin, G. (1997). The University of Melbourne, Australia: Tutoring and Demonstrating. http://www.cshe.unimelb.edu.au/bookpages/pbl.html, Accessed 1/17/2007.5. Polanco, R., Calderon, P., & Delgado, F. (2001). Effects of a Problem-Based Learning Program on Engineering Students' Academic Achievements, Skills Development and Attitudes in a Mexican University. Presented at the 82nd Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research

Conference Session

Sustainability and Engineering Courses

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel Lynch, Dartmouth College

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

the ASCE Body of KnowledgeIn 2008, ASCE released the second edition of the Body of Knowledge (BOK2) for CivilEngineersvii. Reflecting the Visions of ASCE and NAE, BOK2 requires that all Civil Engineersmaster sustainability: Page 13.1129.3 The 21st century civil engineer must demonstrate an ability to evaluate the sustainability of engineered systems and services, and of the natural resource base on which they depend; and to design accordingly.There are specific requirements for both academic undergraduate preparation, and for early-career development; these are summarized in Table 1.Clearly, the notion of Natural Resources pervades these

Conference Session

Innovative Teaching Methods

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cyndee Gruden, University of Toledo; Defne Apul, University of Toledo; Maria Diaz, University of Toledo

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

of instructional techniques such as hands-on experience,interactive visually-oriented multi media, and group learning processes4.Most college students expect to be evaluated on their individual work and envision limitedinteraction among students in the classroom. Since engineers typically work in teams duringtheir professional careers, it is common for engineering courses to incorporate collaborativelearning. In addition, the national organization for accreditation of engineering curriculums(ABET) requires a demonstrated ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams. Any activity thatinvolves two or more students working together may be considered collaborative learning5. Thisstyle emphasizes learning through student interactions as opposed to

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Curricula

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kristen Tull, Lafayette College; Lee Clapp, Texas A&M University-Kingsville; Donna Fennell, Rutgers University; Tim La para, Minnesota; Alok Bhandari, Kansas State University; Sharon Jones, Lafayette College

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

subsequent career as opposed to degree name for categorization. 1The main purpose of our recent effort is to evaluate the diversity of the environmentalengineering field. Our study evaluates gender diversity and ethnic diversity among U.S. citizensand permanent residents in terms of African Americans, Hispanic Americans, and NativeAmericans. Engineering diversity remains a problem in the USA despite ongoing efforts bygovernment, academia, and the private sector. Chubin et. al. (2005) reported that since 1995, theproportion of women and minority freshman in engineering is declining.2 However, for a similartime period, the representation of women and minorities in science, technology, engineering andmathematic (STEM) fields at both the baccalaureate

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Division: Engagement, Experiential Learning, and Balance

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Veera Gnaneswar Gude P.E., Mississippi State University

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

solutions. All these tasks are listed at the higher level of learning inBloom’s taxonomy in the cognitive domain1. They need to understand the importance of criticalthinking as they prepare for real-world experience in their professional careers. Critical thinkinginvolves reasoning, decision making, and problem solving while seeking for effectiveness,novelty, and self-direction2. Critical thinking is effective because it avoids common pitfalls, suchas seeing only one side of an issue, discounting new evidence that disconfirms one’s ideas,reasoning from passion rather than logic, and failing to support statements with evidence. Thereare many methods that can be implemented to encourage students to develop critical reasoning,decisive analysis and