Conference Session

Sustainability and Engineering Programs

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Qiong Zhang, Michigan Technological University; Julie Zimmerman, Yale University; James Mihelcic, Michigan Technological University; Linda Vanasupa, California Polytechnic State University

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; Environmental Engineering at Michigan Technological University.Linda Vanasupa, California Polytechnic State University Linda Vanasupa is a Professor and the Chair of Materials Engineering Department at California Polytechnic State University. Page 13.294.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Civil and Environmental Engineering Education (CEEE) Transformational Change: Tools and Strategies for Sustainability Integration and Assessment in Engineering EducationAbstractThis paper is based on a new project recently funded by the National Science Foundation whichfocuses on addressing some of

Conference Session

A Focus on Sustainability

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Inez Hua, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Monica E. Cardella, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Environmental Engineering

District of Columbia regulate electronic waste disposal. Moregenerally, it is estimated that industrial economies return much of the raw material to theenvironment as waste, within one year of extraction (8). There are technological and societalbarriers towards overcoming the conventional linear cycle of consumption. A societal challengeis the flow of electronic waste between countries, for example from the United States to China.However, the focus of the RET Site was to provide research projects based on the naturalsciences for the teachers, so the issue of electronic waste export was not explicitly addressed.Instead, teachers focused on characterizing and solve technical challenges. Engineers of all disciplines, including environmental

Conference Session

Innovations to Curriculum and Program

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Angela Bielefeldt, University of Colorado at Boulder

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AC 2008-2313: CULTURAL COMPETENCY ASSESSMENTAngela Bielefeldt, University of Colorado at Boulder Page 13.345.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Cultural Competency AssessmentAbstractCultural competency is defined as the ability to effectively interact with people from diversecultures and recognize the importance of cultural differences. These skills will be increasinglyimportant for environmental engineers who work on teams with professionals from diversebackgrounds and design solutions to global problems. For example, these skills are particularlyimportant when engaging in projects for Engineers Without Borders (EWB) and similarorganizations

Conference Session

Sustainable Engineering

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel Oerther, University of Cincinnati; Cinnamon Carlarne, University of Cincinnati; Eric Maurer, University of Cincinnati; Regina Lamendella, University of Cincinnati; Sarah Pumphrey, University of Cincinnati

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environmental challenges in the context Page 11.1400.2of sustainable development. Because phosphorus is a growth limiting nutrient required forintensive agriculture, and because discharge of excess phosphorus stimulate severeenvironmental degradation the problem fits within the mandate of the P3 program to tackle asignificant, complex environmental challenge. Furthermore, to select a program of study thatwould most significantly address the issue of global sustainability, the project team elected to usea scalable approach (e.g., with a range of scales of technology from individual approaches toapproaches suitable for large municipalities) to recover

Conference Session

Sustainability in Engineering Curricula

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jess Everett, Rowan University; Peter Mark Jansson, Rowan University; Krishan Bhatia, Rowan University; Chris Moore, Rowan University; William Riddell, Rowan University; Chris Baralus, Rowan University

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AC 2009-1436: ENERGY AUDITS AND SUSTAINABLE ENGINEERINGJess Everett, Rowan UniversityPeter Mark Jansson, Rowan UniversityKrishan Bhatia, Rowan UniversityWilliam Riddell, Rowan UniversityChris Moore, Rowan UniversityChris Baralus, Rowan University Page 14.533.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Energy Audits and Sustainable EngineeringAbstractUndergraduate Engineering majors are introduced to Sustainable Engineering by conductingenergy audits at farms, office buildings, and industrial facilities. These projects provide realworld experiences where the students are called upon to use all their book knowledge, commonsense and resourcefulness to make a

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Division Technical Session 1

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alexa Rihana-Abdallah, University of Detroit Mercy; James Joseph Lynch, University of Detroit Mercy

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model the contaminant concentrations overtime and distance. A survey at the end of the project and comments from the course evaluationsindicate that the Matlab modeling exercise, although challenging, was well received. Studentswere able to predict the time when the concentration of the contaminant drops below themaximum allowable concentration in drinking water. They also were able to model themovement of the plume. When asked about the importance of learning a computer language,92% stated that this skill and knowledge are very important and will help them in their job 1applications, 76% stated that modeling the plume helped them visualize its spread and predict itsfate. For future offerings

Conference Session

Sustainable Engineering

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eric Beckman, University of Pittsburgh; Mary Besterfield-Sacre, University of Pittsburgh; Gena Kovalcik, University of Pittsburgh; Matthew Mehalik, University of Pittsburgh; Robert Ries, University of Pittsburgh; Kim Needy, University of Pittsburgh; Laura Schaefer, University of Pittsburgh; Larry Shuman, University of Pittsburgh

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first in Pittsburgh and then in Brazil. AnNSF IGERT provides graduate education and research opportunities; a US Department ofEducation GAANN project provides additional graduate fellowships. A University of PittsburghGAP (Global Academic Partnership) will provide funding to bring US and Brazilian researcherstogether to develop additional research initiatives. Finally, the School of Engineering isestablishing student chapters of both Engineers without Borders (EWB) and Engineers for aSustainable World (ESW) that will enable students and faculty to address problems of thedeveloping world through global service learning.The following sections will present more details of our current and planned activities focusing onthe progress at the end of the

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Curricula

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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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

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retain faculty withexpertise in environmental biotechnology. In particular, notices seeking faculty candidates oftenspecifically request applications from individuals with expertise in molecular biology (e.g.,available job posting of the Association of Environmental Engineering and Science Professorsweb site at www.aeesp.org). Although genomic technology is revolutionizing many of theresearch programs in environmental engineering, these technologies have not been transferredsuccessfully to the undergraduate and graduate curricula at many institutions.4ApproachThe overall objective of this project is adaptation and implementation of a successful NSF CCLI

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Division Technical Session 2

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pablo K. Cornejo, California State University, Chico; Kevin Orner, University of South Florida

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students (n=79) at a Hispanic-Serving Institution(HSI) through a semester-long group project. Life cycle assessment (LCA) and life cycle costanalysis (LCCA) were used to analyze the environmental and economic impacts of energyrecovery, water reuse, and nutrient recycling processes from a small-scale agriculturalwastewater treatment system in rural Costa Rica. Students’ ability to solve problems and producesolutions that accounted for environmental, economic, and social factors were evaluated usingdirect measures of student performance on specific assignments (e.g., final report, final videopresentation) and indirect measures using a self-efficacy questionnaire. Direct measures weregraded by the instructor of the course and an in-country partner

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Undergraduate Research

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tom Langen, Clarkson University; Stefan Grimberg, Clarkson University

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, including REU Site Programs, students are expected toinitiate and complete a substantive research project in a short period of time, typically 8 - 10weeks. While the research project is a student’s principal activity in a summer program, theremay be other organized activities incorporated into the program, including research seminars,skills workshops, graduate education and career mentoring activities, field trips, and socialactivities.3 Potential benefits of ancillary activities include (1) improved understanding of the Page 11.266.2relevance and multidisciplinary linkages of research projects; (2) improved attitude andmotivation to conduct research

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Curricula II

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Seamus Freyne, Manhattan College; Micah Hale, University of Arkansas; Stephan Durham, University of Colorado at Denver

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Environmental Engineering

serviceability requirements, but they must also be conscientious of how these projectsimpact the environment. Rarely do civil engineering courses address issues of sustainability, andwhile it may be unrealistic to introduce new courses into an already crowded curriculum, somecourses can easily be amended to include new “green” ideas. One such course, CivilEngineering Materials, is required in almost all curriculums at the sophomore or junior level andis one of the first true engineering courses in the degree sequence. In this article, threeprofessors at different universities in different regions of the country share three projects whichcan help students learn how concrete can be an environmentally friendly material.IntroductionProtecting the

Conference Session

Enhancing Environmental Engineering Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alanna Storey, Western Kentucky University; Andrew Ernest, Western Kentucky University; Jana Fattic, Western Kentucky University

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Environmental Engineering

alternatives that include hands-on student engagement. Thetechniques developed and resources accessed to further wastewater minimization strategies aretransferable to other project areas.As an impartial entity, KIWMS acts at the interface between federal, state and local government,private sector organizations, funding agencies and local stakeholder groups with the ability toexpend effort and resources on critical activities that do not fit neatly within the otherorganizations' missions. KIWMS provides scientific expertise to local Area DevelopmentDistricts and local stakeholder groups using CWRS resources and through coordination withuniversities and community/technical colleges serving the region. This model builds on theestablished Technical

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Curricula

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Simeon Komisar, Florida Gulf Coast University; Diane Bondehagen, Florida Gulf Coast University; Tanya Kunberger, Florida Gulf Coast University; Robert O'Neill, Florida Gulf Coast University

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, and water resources in an interactive lab-lecture format, providing ever increasingexposure to design with uncertainty, cost, and environmental constraints. Students utilizelaboratory test and measurement equipment as well as field exercises and are trained in the use ofmodern software to evaluate and design water resource systems and infrastructure. The finalcourse in the sequence is taught as a design studio, with students functioning on interdisciplinaryteams, with real world design projects. We have followed a cohort of students through thissequence and have documented learning outcomes using direct measures of competenceincluding exams, lab reports, design projects, presentations, and outside evaluations, and indirectmeasures including

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Freya Willicks, IMA/ZLW of RWTH Aachen University; Kathrin Schoenefeld, IMA/ZLW of RWTH Aachen University; Valerie Varney, IMA/ZLW of RWTH Aachen University; Anja Richert, RWTH Aachen University; Sabina Jeschke, RWTH Aachen University; Frank Hees, IMA/ZLW of RWTH Aachen University

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Communication Science, she has been working at the IMA/ZLW & IfU Institute Cluster since 2003, from 2008 to 2010 as man- ager of the Business and Research Division: Knowledge Management. In 2004 Anja Richert completed her degree in Communication Science with a distinction at the RWTH Aachen University. In December 2007, she gained her doctorate in the field of e-learning, likewise with a distinction. In the years 2010 and 2011 she received the International E-Learning Award (IELA) for the projects ROLE and RELOAD with the e-learning solutions developed under her leadership. Furthermore, she is a lecturer at the Mechanical Engineering Faculty of the RWTH Aachen University for a course on learning and work habits (compul

Conference Session

Sustainable Engineering

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Josh Goldowitz, Rochester Institute of Technology; Karl Korfmacher, Rochester Institute of Technology

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from Rochester Institute of Technology have provided engineering and environmentalservices in this environment since 2002. Projects have included a low cost drip irrigation systemdesign/build for a 3.5 acre community vegetable garden, and field scale trials of low-cost leadphytoremediation. This paper reports on an environmental assessment project completed insupport of a community rebuilding effort. Two students completed 19 ASTM Phase IEnvironmental Assessments (EAs) during the summer of 2004 to determine suitability of city-owned abandoned properties for urban renewal redevelopment. The EAs were completed onbehalf of a neighborhood association. The EAs included records searches for past ownership andland use, fuel and chemical storage, and

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Intersdisciplinary Courses and Environmental Undergraduate Research

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chris Swan, Tufts University; Jesse Cooper, Tufts University; Amanda Stockwell, Tufts University

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Environmental Engineering

. Students who participate inthis advising program receive one-half course credit (pass/fail grade) for their efforts. The finaldeliverable is for the students to develop and present a poster at the WORS Spring symposium.As is the case for all first-year advising programs, students are assigned a new academic adviserwhen they must choose an engineering major at the end of their first year. They may keep theirfirst-year advisor if their current advisor advises students in their chosen major, but this is notautomatic and must be requested.In Fall 2004, another student cohort worked on various research efforts involving material reuse.None of the projects had been undertaken by the advisor prior to the student’s efforts. The fourefforts, performed by

Conference Session

Sustainable Engineering

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Ciocci, Pennsylvania State University-Harrisburg

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430 Number of sections 6 2 3 Maximum number of students 21 47 22 Minimum number of students 10 22 6 Exam percentage 40% 40% 30% Homework percentage 15% Written assignment percentage 20% 20% Team project percentage 35% 30% 50% Class participation percentage 5% 10% 5% Table 1 - Number of Sections and Students with Course

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Curricula

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bruce Berdanier, Ohio Northern University

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Environmental Engineering

2006-2646: WATER RESOURCES EVALUATION FOLLOWING NATURALDISASTER IN HAITIBruce Berdanier, Ohio Northern University Dr. Bruce Berdanier is currently an Associate Professor of Civil Engineering in the TJ Smull College of Engineering at Ohio Northern University. In this position, Dr. Berdanier is responsible for teaching all of the courses in Environmental Science, Water and Wastewater Treatment, Solid and Hazardous Waste, Surface Water Quality and Project Management that are included in the Civil Engineering curriculum. Additionally, Dr. Berdanier directs all teaching and research activities in the Environmental Engineering laboratory. Dr. Berdanier also conducts research in surface

Conference Session

Techniques to Enhance Environmental Engineering Courses

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stephanie Luster-Teasley, North Carolina A&T State University; Cindy Waters, North Carolina A&T State University

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Environmental Engineering

learner. When the final focusgroup interviews were performed at the conclusion of the semester, students spoke on theirperceived level of engagement compared to other labs they have taken. Students were alsoqueried as to their opinion of the merit of two additional module topics for future development. The ultimate goal of this two year research project is to develop four modules forenvironmental sustainability. Two modules were developed for the first year of the research withthe anticipation of adding two more modules during year two. The spring 2010 modulesconsisted of: (1) Green Engineering Design and (2) Water reuse and recycling. The year twoactivities are being partially shaped by student input from the focus groups and will

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Curricula

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James E. Kilduff, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Jong-In Han, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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Biocontrol (biological pesticides) 1 Generation of valuable products from waste 1 Tests and Project Presentations 3Microbial DiversityIt is essential for students to know how diverse microbial species and their activities inenvironments are, and understand how they function. Thus in the second part of theproposed course, a variety of microbial species, in particular environmentally relevantspecies (e.g., pollutant-degraders and waterborne pathogens) and their importantcharacteristics will be introduced. Traditional and modern microbial methods tocharacterize microbes will also be taught. At this point, we anticipate that a significantportion of students

Conference Session

Sustainability and Engineering Programs

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brian Thorn, Rochester Institute of Technology; Andres Carrano, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Environmental Engineering

area,others by students interested in working in the area of sustainability. Many of the innovationsare curricular in nature while others evolved from the convergence of volunteerism andprofessional development. This paper describes the forces that motivated the development oftwo Master’s level programs in Sustainable Engineering, and the interdisciplinary curriculathat comprises them.2. Early Graduate Student WorkSome of the early sustainability oriented work in the KGCOE was undertaken by graduatestudents in the Mechanical Engineering (ME) and the Industrial and Systems Engineering(ISE) departments working on their MS theses. Typically, these thesis projects involved theapplication of traditional optimization or analysis techniques to

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

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Environmental Engineering

paper presents an innovative teaching approach, how it is implemented, student responseresults of the implementation, and the assessment of impact on student learning. The findings arebased on surveys given to the students after each lab lesson taught in partnership with university(Project STEP) and community members. The purpose of this paper is to showcase authentic molecular technology research methods thathave been incorporated into a high school level water quality study in cooperation with awatershed restoration program. Typically, water quality studies focus on chemical analysis suchas pH, dissolved oxygen, biochemical oxygen demand, orthophosphates, nitrates, temperature,turbidity, macro-invertebrate survey and fecal coliform cultures

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven J. Burian, University of Utah; Manoj K. Jha, North Carolina A&T State University; Gigi A. Richard, Colorado Mesa University; Marshall Shepherd, University of Georgia; John Taber, Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology

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worked as a de- sign engineer, as a Visiting Professor at Los Alamos National Laboratory, as a Professor at the University of Arkansas and the University of Utah, and as the Chief Water Consultant of an international engineer- ing and sustainability consulting firm he co-founded. He served as the first co-Director of Sustainability Curriculum Development at the University of Utah where he created pan-campus degree programs and stimulated infusion of sustainability principles and practices in teaching and learning activities across campus. Dr. Burian currently is the Project Director of the USAID-funded U.S.-Pakistan Center for Advanced Studies in Water at the University of Utah. He also serves as the Associate

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Undergraduate Research

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Nerenberg, University of Notre Dame

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Environmental Engineering

for anEnvironmental Engineering research project. The paper describes challenges related tolanguage, culture, and technical background, and provides suggested strategies for addressing thechallenges and improving the REU experience. While the paper focuses on a Hispanic studentfrom Puerto Rico, the strategies may be applicable to other situations, such as minority or foreignexchange students or foreign or minority graduate students.IntroductionThe engineering and science fields historically have been underrepresented in women and inseveral minorities.1 Underrepresented minorities include Blacks, Hispanics, American Indians,Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians or other Pacific Islanders. While the percentage ofminorities in science and

Conference Session

Engaging Students

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Junko Munakata-Marr, Colorado School of Mines; Jennifer Schneider, Colorado School of Mines; Barbara Moskal, Colorado School of Mines; Carl Mitcham, Colorado School of Mines; Jon Leydens, Colorado School of Mines

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working with sanitation treatment systems in the developed and developing world. Bothofferings of the case-study module involved two team assignments, a small-scale case study of acommunity in a developing country and a major semester-long design project focused on a U.S.community, as detailed in the sections that follow. The nontechnical content was intentionallyintegrated into the course using a case-study approach. This section summarizes the design andimplementation of the instructional activity.Course Instructors. To support student learning with respect to both the technical andnontechnical issues, three instructors collaborated on case-study module implementation. Thefirst instructor was the environmental engineer involved in developing

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Inez Hua, Purdue University; Loring Nies, Purdue University

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, brainstorming of alternatives, definition of criteria for evaluatingalternatives, analysis, prototyping, and iteration. The specific assessment tool is shown below: Assessment tool: Evaluation of final project reports, May 2016. Specifically looking for evidence of: — need-finding or other description of the needs of the project — clear description of design goals — brainstorming or listing of various conceptual ideas to solve a problem — criteria for decision, and analysis based on those criteria (decision matrix) — iteration, perhaps following a prototype — consideration of a variety of types of constraintsScoring Rubric:Excellent: (1) Project report shows clear design goals and clear evidence of consideration ofthe needs

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Division Technical Session 1

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sharanabasaweshwara Asundi, Old Dominion University; Gregory C. Bernard, Tuskegee University; Willard E. Collier, Tuskegee University

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and animal pathol- ogy. His research interests are developing nanobiopesticides for agricultural pest management, elucidating biomagnetics in plant growth and development, and transcriptome profiling of plants to identify molec- ular factors of disease resistance. He currently serves as a Co-PI on USDA-funded undergraduate plant breeding training program and a gene-editing (CRISPR/Cas 9) project with Dr. Marceline Egnin et al. Dr. Bernard has co-established the caprine research unit at N.C. A&T S.U (Dr. Mulumebet Worku) and, is actively working towards improving sustainability in small-scale farming production for local crop pro- ducers as well as infrastructure enhancement of the George Washington Carver

Conference Session

Sustainable Engineering

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stanley Greenwald, New York Institute of Technology

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ofScience in Environmental Technology and is required for the Master of Science in Energy Managementprograms at New York Institute of Technology in addition to a six-credit thesis and studies in airpollution, waste management, law, risk analysis, auditing, groundwater contamination, GIS, OSHA-Hazwopper and many more. Each student is required to submit a feasibility study for the development ofa Distributed Generation system in their homeland including a demographic analysis of the local area inquestion and estimation of electric load requirements for residential, commercial and industrial customers.The course and project outcomes include a site plan, type of power plant, quantities of fuel, generatingcapacity, construction and generating costs. The

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

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effects of unconsidered energyconsumption, a knowledge of the physical laws governing and technologies behind conventionaland alternative energy production, and an array of tools to evaluate and implement energyconservation strategies on personal and corporate levels.To achieve these objectives, several projects were implemented calculating heat usage and heatloss during a winter month for a campus building, performing energy audits for the residences ina neighbouring community and calculating estimated energy savings. In addition, a term paperresearching atmospheric pollution and its sources and effects was required. This activity helpedstudents gain a deeper appreciation of the impact of energy-related choices, behavioral actions,and human

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Division: Sustainability and Hands-On Engineering Education

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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

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Paper ID #16227Sustainability Education in a Global EraMiss Paula Alvarez Pino, UAB Sustainable Smart Cities Research Center Paula Alvarez Pino is the Center Coordinator and Research Assistant of the Sustainable Smart Cities Research Center at University of Alabama Birmingham (UAB). Paula coordinates and communicates work effort and development within the center. She obtains, evaluates and processes materials related to different research projects, as well as, assists in publication of papers and grant proposals. Paula constantly collaborates with the City of Birmingham as liaison in several projects related to the