Conference Session

Innovations to Curriculum and Program

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kurt Paterson, Michigan Technological University; Michelle Jarvie, Michigan Technological University

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

overall1. Thus, as a whole, environmental engineer has room forimprovement with regards to diversity of student body.A growing body of research is recognizing the role that culture plays in the appealof careers to individuals. For example, gender roles and expectations, which varybetween cultures, can influence what women will view as appropriate careers.Studies have shown that women are represented in much higher numbers in Page 13.640.2engineering and computing sciences in Puerto Rico and China than within themainland US2-3. Thus, as cultural expectations of for females can affect careerchoice, it follows that the same would be true for males as well.Studies

Conference Session

Service - Learning Projects

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Heather Wright, Michigan Technological University; Linda Phillips, Michigan Technological University; James Mihelcic, Michigan Technological University

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

. Preliminary International Senior Design (ISD) alumni pre-survey questions and theirrelation to ABET Criterion program outcomes. Based on survey feedback from Phase I pre-survey, the survey questions will be altered for the Phase II assessment during summer 2008 toobtain numerical responses from survey participants (scale of 0 to 5). The updated surveyquestions are presented in our presentation. Survey Questions Criterion 3 1. How did your senior design project help improve your communication skills in dealing 3d, g with: a. conflicts or diverse views – b. client/teammate backgrounds – 2. List specific examples of how your experience improved or helped your career

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Undergraduate Research

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Reisel, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

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

Conference Session

Innovations to Curriculum and Program

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Angela Bielefeldt, University of Colorado at Boulder

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

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

Conference Session

Assessment Issues in Environmental Engineering

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Debra Reinhart, University of Central Florida

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

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

Conference Session

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