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Emphasizing Communication and the Humanities in Environmental Engineering

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Caleb James McCollum, United States Military Academy; Andrew Ross Pfluger, United States Military Academy; Michael A. Butkus, United States Military Academy

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Environmental Engineering

Paper ID #28851Technical communications in an environmental engineering curriculum: aframework for analysis and continual improvementMr. Caleb James McCollum, United States Military AcademyLt. Col. Andrew Ross Pfluger, U.S. Military Academy Lieutenant Colonel Andrew Pfluger, U.S. Army, is an Assistant Professor and Academy Professor in the Department of Geography and Environmental Engineering at the United States Military Academy. He earned a B.S. in Civil Engineering from USMA, a M.S. and Engineer Degree in Environmental Engineer- ing and Science from Stanford University, and a Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering

Conference Session

Emphasizing Communication and the Humanities in Environmental Engineering

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Sarah K. Bauer, Rowan University

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Diversity

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Environmental Engineering

engineering course typically taken inthe third year of the civil and environmental engineering undergraduate curriculum. This courseis an introductory-level course to the field of environmental engineering, which covers topics,such as solid and hazardous waste management, air pollution, and sustainability and greenengineering. The EHMs were developed for and integrated into this course during the Spring2019 and Fall 2019 semesters. These EHMs would allow students to explore variousenvironmental issues present in our society through learning about historical events that resultedin major environmental laws and regulations, growth of waste management technologies aroundthe world, and engineering advances in sustainable and green engineering practices

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Best in 5 Minutes: Demonstrating Interactive Teaching Activities

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Benjamin Michael Wallen P.E., United States Military Academy; Michael A. Butkus, United States Military Academy; Nathaniel P. Sheehan, United States Military Academy; Andrew Ng, United States Military Academy; Andrew Ross Pfluger, United States Military Academy

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Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering

regardingstudents’ abilities to retain information and the efficacy of modified teaching techniques forincreased retention of material. The in-class demonstration was incorporated into the second lesson of a 40-lesson coursein 2017. Evaluation of performance on specific mass balance questions on the first exam of thesemester and final exam of the semester occurred starting in 2018 with performance shown inFigure 5. The effective integration of the in-class demonstration increased each year throughincreased instructor familiarity and deliberate rehearsals. As the mass balance demonstrationwas incorporated for a second year in 2018 and further improved in 2019, the test performanceon the mass balance questions during the first exam increased from an

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Innovative Approaches to Improving Student Learning

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Cara J. Poor, University of Portland; Heather Dillon, University of Portland; Jeffrey Matthew Welch, University of Portland; Nicole C. Ralston, University of Portland

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Diversity

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Environmental Engineering

Paper ID #28779Implementation of real-world class activities in an Introduction toEnvironmental Engineering ClassDr. Cara J Poor P.E., University of Portland Dr. Poor teaches many of the integral undergraduate civil engineering courses at University of Portland, including hydraulics, fluids, and environmental engineering. Dr. Poor is a licensed professional engineer with ongoing research in green infrastructure design, water quality, watershed management, and engi- neering education. She is currently developing new curricula for hydraulics, fluids, and environmental engineering labs, and conducting research on methods to

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Inventive Opportunities for Research and Exposure

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Inez Hua, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Loring Nies, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Lindsey B. Payne, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Diversity

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Environmental Engineering

and 2017focused groups collected feedback from students participating in the modules (n=14 and n=16,respectively). Additionally, the EEE faculty completed an online, open-ended survey in Februaryof 2017 (n=12). Most recently, in November 2019, twenty students completed an online, open-ended survey focused upon the effectiveness of team teaching and the integration of a themetying all modules together. Results from the April 2016 and 2017 student focus groups, as wellas the February 2017 faculty survey were presented at two EEE faculty retreats in May 2016 andMay 2017.Student Focus Groups FindingsThe focus group interviews were semi-structured and organized to investigate the followingcategories: expectations, organization and structure

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Innovative Approaches to Improving Student Learning

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Alison Cupples, Michigan State University

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Environmental Engineering

Paper ID #28904Examining the Effectiveness of Short, Voluntary On-Line Tutorials in aLarge Undergraduate ClassProf. Alison Cupples, Michigan State University Dr. Cupples is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Michigan State University. She obtained her PHD from Stanford University and was a Postdoctoral Fellow with the USDA. Her research focuses on the biodegradation of environmental contaminants. She was a Lilly Teaching Fellow in 2011-2012. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Examining the Effectiveness of Short, Voluntary On-Line

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Best in 5 Minutes: Demonstrating Interactive Teaching Activities

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Timothy Aaron Wood, The Citadel

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Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering

to theproper selection of an engineering/math model. Engineering/math models are often the primaryfocus of the formal classroom. These models are quantitative and lead to numerical predictionsof various outcomes. However, engineering/math models, by nature, require simplification; themental model must make and check the assumptions required to build a solvableengineering/math model. The engineering/math model is usually expressed using logic andmathematics; often computers facilitate numerical predictions. Active integration of the mentalmodel and engineering/math model equips the engineer to properly shape reality.NoteThis paper is being submitted to the Civil Engineering Divisions “Best in 5 Minutes:Demonstrating Interactive Teaching

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Best in 5 Minutes: Demonstrating Interactive Teaching Activities

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

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Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering

of the students for thetrip (2, 5-8).A field trip to tour a construction site tour has an inherent link to civil engineering design classcurriculum. However, planning and integration of materials by the instructor can increase thisconnection and improve learning opportunities. In order to be most effective, construction sitetours need to have a clearly defined purpose, directly relate to the curriculum and communicateinformation effectively. These goals are difficult to accomplish if the faculty member is notdirectly involved in the planning and guidance of the tour. Too often faculty members feeluncertain about the site conditions or design experience, and therefore place the responsibility ona construction manager or alumni to develop the

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A Focus on Sustainability

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

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Environmental Engineering

nationalstandards? 31 4.06 1.00 4 26 4.27 0.87 4.5 15References1. Moberg, A., Borggren, C., Ambell, C., Finnveden, G., Guldbrandsson, F., Bondesson, A., Malmodin, J., Bergmark, P., “Simplifying a life cycle assessment of a mobile phone,” International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment, 2014, 19, pp. 979-993.2. Subramanian, K., Yung, W.K.C, “Life cycle assessment study of an integrated desk top device – comparison of two information and communication technologies: Desktop computers versus all-in-ones,” Journal of Cleaner Production, 2017, 156, pp. 828-837.3. Deng, L., Babbitt, C.W., Williams, E.D., “Economic-balance hybrid LCA extended with