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A Study In Engineering And Military Ethics

Conference Session: Assessment Issues in Environmental Engineering
Collection: 2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Gayle Davis, United States Military Academy; Michael Butkus, United States Military Academy
Tagged Divisions: Environmental Engineering

Military Academy, the Department of the Army, or the Department ofDefense.”Bibliography1. Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary. http://www.m-w.com/dictionary/ethics, accessed 15 January 2008.2. FM-1, The Army, 14 June 2005, http://www.army.mil/fm1, accessed 17 December 2007.3. Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology, Engineering Criteria 2000, ABET website,http://www.abet.org/eac, accessed 4 December 2007.4. National Council of Examiners For Engineering And Surveying, Fundamentals of Engineering Supplied-Reference Handbook, Seventh Edition, 2005, pp. 99-100.5. FM 6-22, Army Leadership: Competent, Confident, and Agile, October 2006,http://usacac.army.mil/CAC/CAL/FM6_22.pdf, accessed 14 December 2007.6. FM 27-10, The Law of Land Warfare, July

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Project Management Applications For Service Learning In Engineering

Conference Session: Service-Learning in Developing Communities
Collection: 2007 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Frank Giannelli, Lafayette College; Sharon Jones, Lafayette College
Tagged Divisions: Environmental Engineering

themember organization and the community. These projects not only provide technology for thecommunity, but help community members develop technical, managerial, and entrepreneurialskills6. EWB- USA has two types of member organizations; professional chapters and student-based collegiate chapters. Page 12.1202.3Lafayette College is a small, liberal arts college located in Easton, PA. In 2003, LafayetteCollege established its own student-based chapter of Engineers without Borders (EWB-LC) withthe goal of establishing sustainable water and sanitation infrastructures in the rural, Yoro regionof Honduras using multidisciplinary student teams. In addition

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Problem Based Learning Opportunities Through Engineers Without Borders

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

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Integrating Writing to Teach Engineered Environmental Systems Design

Conference Session: Environmental Engineering Division Technical Session 1
Collection: 2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Veera Gnaneswar Gude P.E., Mississippi State University
Tagged Divisions: Environmental Engineering

descriptivenarrative often including sound engineering judgement or justifications, outstandingcontributions and key conclusions. Some critical findings and contributions may not berecognized unless they are presented through a formal writing narrative. On the other hand, theAccreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) has stipulated the engineeringeducation outcomes as (f) an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility; (g) anability to communicate effectively; (h) The broad education necessary to understand the impactof engineering solutions in a global and societal context; (i) A recognition of the need for and anability to engage in life-long learning, and (j) Knowledge of contemporary issues. Theseoutcomes are hard to achieve in

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Reforming Environmental Engineering Laboratories for Sustainable Engineering: Incorporating Problem Based Learning and Case Studies into an Environmental Engineering Lab Course

Conference Session: Techniques to Enhance Environmental Engineering Courses
Collection: 2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Stephanie Luster-Teasley, North Carolina A&T State University; Cindy Waters, North Carolina A&T State University
Tagged Divisions: Environmental Engineering

AC 2011-985: REFORMING ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING LAB-ORATORIES FOR SUSTAINABLE ENGINEERING: INCORPORATINGPROBLEM BASED LEARNING AND CASE STUDIES INTO AN ENVI-RONMENTAL ENGINEERING LAB COURSEStephanie Luster-Teasley, North Carolina A&T State University Stephanie Luster-Teasley is a tenure-track assistant professor with a joint appointment between the De- partments of Civil, Architectural, Agricultural and Environmental Engineering and the Department of Chemical Engineering. She has a BS in chemical engineering from North Carolina A&T State University, a MS in chemical engineering from Michigan State University, and a PhD in environmental engineer- ing from Michigan State University. She specializes in physical

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Educational Innovation in a new Online Sustainable Systems Engineering Masters Degree Program through Cross-Campus Collaboration

Conference Session: Environmental engineering pedagogy and innovation
Collection: 2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Marty Anne Gustafson, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Carl Vieth, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Patrick Eagan, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Tagged Divisions: Environmental Engineering

Paper ID #5940Educational Innovation in a new Online Sustainable Systems EngineeringMasters Degree Program through Cross-Campus CollaborationMrs. Marty Anne Gustafson, University of Wisconsin, Madison Marty Anne Gustafson is the Program Director for the University of Wisconsin’s Master of Engineering in Sustainable Systems Engineering degree. Gustafson previously directed aerospace and military 3D online training systems and commercial product development for Orbital Technologies Corporation. Her work experience also includes Cummins, Inc. and ABB Automation. Her teaching experience includes graduate courses in the

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Environmental Sustainability and Electronics: High School Teacher Development Through Summer Research Experiences

Conference Session: 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
Tagged Divisions: 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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Development Of An Introductory Course On “Sustainability” As Part Of The Core Curriculum

Conference Session: Sustainability in Engineering Courses
Collection: 2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Anoop Desai, Georgia Southern University; Jean-Claude Thomassian, State University of New York, Maritime College
Tagged Divisions: Environmental Engineering

sustainability. In order to have mass appeal of this nature, the course has to bedesigned in such a way that it appeals to engineers and biologists, to chemists and economists, tofinance majors and arts students alike. It can be appreciated that in light of the aforementioneddiscussion, designing such a course is quite a tall order. The steps followed in achieving thisobjective are described in this paper.BackgroundThe objective of this project was to address demonstrable need to upgrade course TCGT 1530entitled “Science, Technology and the Environment” within the technology department of auniversity in the southeast United States. The aforementioned course is part of the corecurriculum at GSU. Enrolment in this course has routinely been approximately

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Collaboration in Assessment and Individual Validation for the 'Digital Native'

Conference Session: Environmental Engineering Division Technical Session 2
Collection: 2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Nathaniel P. Sheehan, United States Military Academy; Jeffrey A. Starke, United States Military Academy; David C. Zgonc, United States Military Academy
Tagged Divisions: Environmental Engineering

, and Solid and Hazardous Waste Technologies. COL Starke has published several peer reviewed research articles and has presented his research at national and international conferences. He maintains a focus on the scholarship of teaching and learning in en- gineering education. COL Starke is a registered Professional Engineer (Delaware), member of several professional associations, and is a member of the National Council of Examiners for Engineers and Sur- veyors (NCEES).Major David C. Zgonc, United States Military Academy Major Zgonc was a recent instructor at the United States Military Academy at West Point where he taught introductory environmental engineering and environmental chemistry classes. Major Zgonc is a

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The Use of Active Learning to Address ABET Course Learning Objectives in a Large Undergraduate Environmental Engineering Class

Conference Session: Environmental engineering pedagogy and innovation
Collection: 2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Alison M Cupples, Michigan State University; Susan J. Masten P.E., Michigan State University; Weimin Sun, Rutgers,The State University of New Jersey
Tagged Divisions: Environmental Engineering

engineering at Michigan State University. She teaches a range of courses from the introduction to engineering course to the upperclass courses on water/wastewater treatment, air pollution engineering and science, and capstone design . She was recently involved in the development of a B.S. program in environmental engineering Dr. Masten’s research involves the use of chemical oxidants for the remediation of soils, water, and leachates contaminated with hazardous organic chemicals. Dr. Masten has been working etensively to develop water treatment technologies that are more effective and suitable for use in decentralized water treatment systems. Over the last year, she has also begun to evaluate water treatment technologies

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Engaging Students in Sustainability Education and Awareness of Green Engineering Design and Careers through a Pre-Engineering Program

Conference Session: Enviromental Engineering Division Poster Session
Collection: 2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Araceli Martinez Ortiz, Texas State University, San Marcos; Bahram Asiabanpour, Texas State University; Semih Aslan, Texas State University, San Marcos; Jesus Alejandro Jimenez, Texas State University; Yoo-Jae Kim, Texas State University; Hassan Salamy, Texas State University
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Environmental Engineering

design of experiments; and sustainable production systems. His professional mission is to inspire others to improve systems through simulation modeling and analysis, applied operations research and applied statistics.Dr. YOOJAE KIM, Texas State University Dr. Yoo-Jae Kim, PE, LEED R AP is Assistant Professor of Engineering Technology at Texas State Uni- versity, San Marcos, obtained his M.S. in Construction Management and doctorate in Civil Engineering from Washington University in St. Louis. Dr. Kim has been providing assistance and guidance on en- ergy saving and environmental performance to ensure that new concrete buildings were designed in a sustainable manner, ensuring environmental and energy efficiency

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Engineering Education Collaboration: Innovative Pedagogical Methods For High School And University Environmentalists

Conference Session: Engaging Students
Collection: 2010 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Leslie Hadaway, Norwood High School; Megan Urbaitis, Norwood High School; Regina Lamendella, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory; Daniel Oerther, University of Cincinnati; Andrea Burrows, The University of Cincinnati; Mike Borowczak, The University of Cincinnati; Anant Kukreti, The University of Cincinnati
Tagged Divisions: Environmental Engineering

since 2006 focus on secondary STEM content. Theresults obtained by reviewing these lessons indicate that 59, 62, 66, and 78% of STEP lessonsanalyzed contain components of mathematics, engineering, technology, and science, respectively(see Table 1). Interestingly, 97% of lessons at least partially contain components from at leastthree of these disciplines. When evaluating lessons that definitely contain elements from,science, technology, engineering, and/or math, 82% contain content from at least two of thesefour STEM areas, suggesting a trend that STEP lessons are interdisciplinary.More than 97% of lessons address or partially address the use of multiple learning styles, andmore than 93% of STEP lessons contain a real-world application. While

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The Center For Sustainable Engineering: Workshops And The Electronic Library

Conference Session: Sustainability in Engineering Curricula
Collection: 2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Cliff Davidson, Carnegie Mellon University; Chris Hendrickson, Carnegie Mellon University; Scott Matthews, Carnegie Mellon University; Michael Bridges, Carnegie Mellon University; David Allen, University of Texas, Austin; Cynthia Murphy, University of Texas, Austin; Braden Allenby, Arizona State University; Yongsheng Chen, Arizona State University; Eric Williams, Arizona State University; John Crittenden, Georgia Tech; Sharon Austin, EPA
Tagged Divisions: Environmental Engineering

Georgia Institute of Technology Atlanta, GA 30332Sharon Austin, EPA Mail Code 7406M U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20460 Page 14.1183.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Center for Sustainable Engineering: Workshops and the Electronic LibraryThe Center for Sustainable Engineering (CSE) is a consortium that includes Carnegie MellonUniversity, the University of Texas at Austin, and Arizona State University, established in 2005with support from the National Science Foundation and the Environmental Protection Agency.The

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Assessing the Effectiveness of a Flex Model for a Sustainability Course in the COVID-19 Learning Environment

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

Paper ID #34590Assessing the Effectiveness of a Flex Model for a Sustainability Coursein the COVID-19 Learning EnvironmentDr. David V.P. Sanchez, University of Pittsburgh David Sanchez is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering and the Assistant Director for the Mascaro Center for Sustainable Innovation. He is the PI for Sustainable Design Labs where research is focused on fusing analytical chemistry, sustainability design principles and data analytics to address Water and Sustainability grand challenges. Dr. Sanchez directs the Sustainability education programs which include

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A New Program in Sustainable Engineering: A Platform for Integrating Research and Service into the Classroom through Global Engagement

Conference Session: Sustainability and Hands-on Engineering Education
Collection: 2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Rachel A Brennan P.E., Pennsylvania State University, University Park
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Environmental Engineering

Paper ID #14096A New Program in Sustainable Engineering: A Platform for Integrating Re-search and Service into the Classroom through Global Engagement.Dr. Rachel A Brennan P.E., Pennsylvania State University, University Park Rachel Brennan, Ph.D., P.E., is an Associate Professor of Environmental Engineering at Penn State Uni- versity, a Senior Consultant with Golder Associates, and a Faculty Advisor to Engineers Without Bor- ders. She has over 16 years of practical experience in environmental remediation, with expertise in the development and application of enhanced bioremediation technologies for treating contaminated soil

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Continuing Assessment of Sustainability Skills in the Environmental and Civil Engineering Curriculum

Conference Session: Environmental Engineering Division Technical Session 2
Collection: 2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Diane L. Bondehagen, Florida Gulf Coast University; Simeon J. Komisar, Florida Gulf Coast University
Tagged Divisions: Environmental Engineering

College next year will initiate an engineeringgraduate program with an emphasis on renewable energy and sustainability. ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology) criteria, in concert with theUniversity mission, require engineering programs to produce “graduates who pursue life-longlearning through continuing education and/or advanced degrees in engineering or related fields.ABET criteria also require that graduates be able “to design a system, component, or process tomeet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political,ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability.” (ABET 2014).1 In accordance with ABET, the ASCE Body of Knowledge initiative and

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Distinctive and Unique Outreach Programs: Promoting Academic Excellence and Diversity

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

Dean for Undergraduate Studies in the Whitacre College of Engineering and a Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Texas Tech University. She leads the Engineering Opportunities Center which provides retention, placement and academic support services to WCOE students. Page 24.438.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014Distinctive and Unique Outreach Programs: Promoting Academic Excellence and DiversityAbstractParticipation of K-12 students in outreach programs helps stimulate interest in science,technology, engineering

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Environmental Energy Course Adopted into a University’s Core Curriculum

Conference Session: Environmental Engineering Division Technical Session 2
Collection: 2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Alexa N. Rihana Abdallah, University of Detroit Mercy; Mark Schumack, University of Detroit Mercy
Tagged Divisions: Environmental Engineering

faculty member, who covered 50% of the course material. Material on pollution wastaught by an environmental engineering faculty member, and nuclear technology along withsafety and proliferation issues was taught by a faculty member from physics. Subsequentofferings were co-taught by the mechanical and environmental engineering faculty members.The format is traditional lecture augmented with PowerPoint presentations. The instructors felt that it was important for the students to have a textbook with regularreading assignments and weekly homework. Numerous textbooks are available for such acourse, including Energy and the Environment: Sources, Technologies, and Impacts, by RezaToossi, Energy: Its Use and the Environment by Hinrichs and

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Particle Transport, Deposition And Removal From Research To Curriculum Development

Conference Session: Environmental Engineering Undergraduate Research
Collection: 2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Goodarz Ahmadi, Clarkson University; Suresh Dhaniyala, Clarkson University; John Mclaughlin, Clarkson University; Cetin Cetinkaya, Clarkson University; Stephen Doheny-Farina, Clarkson University; Fa-Gung Fan, Xerox Corp.
Tagged Divisions: Environmental Engineering

to bring these new important research findings toseniors and first year graduate students in engineering. The course materials were madeavailable on the web and the course was taught at two campuses simultaneously. A seriesof short courses were also offered to industries and at universities and research centers inthe US and abroad.Introduction Particle transport, deposition and removal are the key in many technologies thatare of critical importance to the competitiveness of US industries, as well as in a numberof environmental processes. Last decade has seen development of significantcomputational as well as experimental tools for studies of particle transport, depositionand removal. The primary objective of this combined

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Understanding the System: Sustainability projects increase student interest and learning

Conference Session: Integrating Sustainability Across the Curriculum
Collection: 2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Noel E. Bormann P.E., Gonzaga University; Mara London, Gonzaga University; Andrew Douglas Matsumoto, Gonzaga University; Melanie Ruth Walter; Spencer Joseph Fry
Tagged Divisions: Environmental Engineering

requires a commitmentto spend additional efforts in project activities.Student efforts expended and the resulting outcomes from a project-based learning capstonedesign course are considered. The project titled “Integrating Improved Sustainable Technologiesinto the Heart of the Home-the Kitchen” focuses on delivering improved sustainabletechnologies to homes in rural Africa and is funded by the US EPA P3 (People, Prosperity andthe Planet) Program. The project team is comprised of a total of five faculty members and fivestudent team members from civil engineering, mechanical engineering and engineeringmanagement (with a business emphasis), who are interested in the application of sustainability.This project systematically integrates technologies

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Pollution Prevention and Energy Efficiency: A Case Study for Engineering Extension Services in the Desert Southwest

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

discussed theimportance of using solar power for a large site and advised that the location should invest inupgrading current appliances. Students not only learn how to conduct efficient walkthroughs butcan also advise senior members in incorporating updated technologies that have just beenintroduced to the market. The students have stated after conducting an assessment that theknowledge gained from this program has helped them improve aspects of their projects byincreasing energy efficiency and using more environmentally friendly materials.ConclusionThe engineering extension service process developed to provide P2 and E3 business assistancehas proven broad enough for application across business sectors yet dynamic enough to adapt asneeded when

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Board 97 : Sustainable Development Goals Meet “Third Mission”: The Engineers Without Borders Challenge in Germany

Conference Session: Environmental Engineering Division Poster Session
Collection: 2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Freya Willicks, RWTH Aachen University; Valerie Varney, IMA/ZLW of RWTH Aachen University; Max Haberstroh, RWTH Aachen University
Tagged Divisions: Environmental Engineering

from climate change mitigation, poverty reduction, educationand health improvement to the protection of the oceans and ecosystems (Welthungerhilfe 2016).The "Agenda 2030" is the first internationally binding agenda in which these issues have beenaddressed in a universal and transnational manner, involving developing, emerging andindustrialized countries. The agenda was considered to be very promising; at the same time,however, it was criticized that little concrete implementation strategies and indicators werespecified (Institut für transformative Nachhaltigkeitsforschung 2015).Higher education in engineering can use the SDGs to discuss and reflect on topics such assustainability, climate change and global technology use with future engineers

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Using Backpacking Water Purification Systems as a Means of Introducing Water Treatment Concepts to an Introduction to Environmental Engineering Course

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

activityand corresponding assignments described in this paper were used to present new engineeringcontent to an Introduction to Environmental Engineering class.The lessons were inspired by the author’s personal experience with purifying water whilebackpacking. Backcountry water purification methods use similar treatment principles asconventional drinking water where physical and chemical treatment techniques such as filtration,disinfection, and adsorption are commonly used. Additionally, the author’s previousobservations of students’ lack of understanding of appropriate technology in the developingworld led to some of the pre and post lab activities. The goals in these assignments were to: • Introduce water treatment concepts in an engaged, hands

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Nontraditional University Research Partners That Facilitate Service Learning And Graduate Research For Sustainable Development

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
Tagged Divisions: Environmental Engineering

AC 2009-1393: NONTRADITIONAL UNIVERSITY RESEARCH PARTNERS THATFACILITATE SERVICE LEARNING AND GRADUATE RESEARCH FORSUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENTMaya Trotz, University of South Florida Dr. Maya A. Trotz is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of South Florida. Her area of interests include the development of treatment technologies for inorganic contaminant remediation with a special emphasis on arsenic in drinking water and in landfill leachate; investigating the effect of climate change on mercury fate in aquatic environments; and understanding the effect of water storage containers on water quality in developing countries. She has an ongoing

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Sustainability Education in a Global Era

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

International Monetary Fund identified four basic aspects ofglobalization: trade and transactions, capital and investment movements, migration andmovement of people, and the dissemination of knowledge. [1] For the United States to continueto be at the forefront of science and technology, global education is of extraordinary importance.Therefore, we must develop a workforce of engineering students with the skills and knowledgeneeded for a more responsible and competitive participation in the international research settingof the twenty-first century. [2]Education, culture, employment opportunities, and international trade and connectivity areamong the several benefits that globalization has on our lifestyle. Despite the benefits,globalization also

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A Wireless Sensor Node Powered by Solar Harvester for Marine Environment Monitoring as a Senior Design Project

Conference Session: Hands-on Laboratory and Design Experiences in Environmental Engineering
Collection: 2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Radian G. Belu, Drexel University; Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu Husanu, Drexel University; Dunia Tania Periverzov, Drexel University (Tech.)
Tagged Divisions: Environmental Engineering

AC 2012-4161: A WIRELESS SENSOR NODE POWERED BY SOLAR HAR-VESTER FOR MARINE ENVIRONMENT MONITORING AS A SENIORDESIGN PROJECTDr. Radian G. Belu, Drexel University Radian Belu is Assistant Professor within the Engineering Technology (ET) program at Drexel University, Philadelphia, USA. He is holding the second position as Research Assistant Professor at Desert Research Institute, Renewable Energy Center, Reno, Nev. Before joining Drexel University, Belu held faculty and research positions at universities and research institutes in Romania, Canada, and the United States. He also worked for several years in industry as a project manager and senior consultant. He has taught and developed undergraduate and graduate