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Environmental Engineering Division (ENVIRON) Technical Session 1

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kauser Jahan, Rowan University; Ying Tang, Rowan University; Jeong Eun Ahn, Rowan University

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Paper ID #36875Innovative Outreach for Careers in the Water and Wastewater UtilitiesDr. Kauser Jahan, Rowan University Kauser Jahan completed her Ph.D. studies in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis in 1993. She holds a B.S. degree in civil engineering from the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology and an M.S.C.E. from the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. After completion of her graduate studies, she worked as an environmental engineer for the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP). Her research interests include bioremediation of

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EED Panel Discussion: Exploring Career Paths in Academia— Learn, Network, and Thrive

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Fethiye Ozis, Carnegie Mellon University; David V.P. Sanchez, University of Pittsburgh; Matthew Lucian Alexander P.E., Texas A&M University - Kingsville; Shannon L. Isovitsch Parks P.E., University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown; Daniel B Oerther P.E., Missouri University of Science and Technology

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environmental engineering consulting before changing careers to academia at Texas A&M University-Kingsville.Dr. Shannon L. Isovitsch Parks P.E., University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown Dr. Shannon Parks is a registered Professional Engineer with 20 years of broad-based experience in the water resources and environmental engineering fields. She holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from the Pennsylvania State UniversitDr. Daniel B Oerther P.E., Missouri University of Science and Technology Professor Daniel B. Oerther, PhD, PE joined the faculty of the Missouri University of Science and Tech- nology in 2010 as the John A. and Susan Mathes Chair of Civil Engineering after serving for ten years on the faculty

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Environmental Engineering Division (ENVIRON) Technical Session 3

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Daniel B Oerther P.E., Missouri University of Science and Technology

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higher education (i.e., discovery, integration, engagement, and the scienceof teaching and learning) was delivered to 32 workshop participants. The workshop hadthree objectives, namely: 1) raising awareness to Boyer’s model of scholarship in highereducation; 2) applying Boyer’s model to evaluate participants’ own work; and 3) leadinginstitutional change by sharing Boyer’s model back home. To achieve these objectives,four activities were undertaken, including: 1) pre-conference review of educationalmaterials introducing Boyer’s model (view a video and share on a discussion board); 2)on-site expert testimony clarifying Boyer’s model (brief lectures by four speakers); 3) on-site hands-on, small-group work (employing career cartography to achieve

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Environmental Engineering Division (ENVIRON) Technical Session 2 - Engineering for One Planet (EOP)

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Victoria Matthew, Broadening Impacts; Andrew Schulz, Georgia Institute of Technology; Reese Emily Simancek; Emma Telepo, Michigan State University; Jo Machesky, Yale University; Hadley Willman, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Abdulmalik Bamidele Ismail, The University of Alabama

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: The Role of Student Changemakers in Advancing Sustainability within Engineering EducationAbstractOver the last decade, we have seen an increase in the number of engineering programs thatintegrate sustainability. However, employer demand for green skills continues to outpace thesupply. Furthermore, most engineering students are unable to access the educational experiencesthat will prepare them for sustainability-focused careers. Engineering for One Planet (EOP) isone of the initiatives working to address this gap by using a multi-pronged approach to supportand accelerate the integration of social and environmental sustainability into engineeringeducation. Supported by The Lemelson Foundation, EOP provides a framework of

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EE/NEE Joint Panel Discussion: Ideas for an Enjoyable and Productive Sabbatical

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jean M. Andino P.E., Arizona State University; David V.P. Sanchez, University of Pittsburgh; Michelle Marincel Payne, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; John D. Carpinelli, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Shannon L. Isovitsch Parks P.E., University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown; Daniel B Oerther P.E., Missouri University of Science and Technology

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Stevens Institute of Technology and his Masters and PhD from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. He has served in numerous positions throughout his career at NJIT, including Director for the Computer Engineering Program, Executive Director of the Center for Pre-College Programs, and Associate Director of the In- stitute for Teaching Excellence. He has been designated a Master Teacher at NJIT. His research interests focus on engineering education at the pre-college and undergraduate levels. He is the author of the text- book Computer Systems Organization and Architecture and the upcoming open textbook An Animated Introduction to Digital Logic Design. ©American Society for Engineering Education

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Environmental Engineering Division (ENVIRON) Technical Session 3 - Innovative Pedagogy

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hang Song, Auburn University; Karen McNeal, Auburn University; John T. Solomon, Tuskegee University; Lauren E. Beckingham, Auburn University; Kelly Lazar, Clemson University

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informed by established theoretical frameworks and previousresearch to ensure a comprehensive assessment of students' understanding and attitudes. Section 1: Knowledge Assessment (S1) This section employed a series of multiple-choice questions aimed at assessing students'foundational understanding of renewable energy and environmental protection concepts. Thequestions were consistent across the pre- and post-survey phases, with slight modifications inphrasing or numerical values where applicable to maintain the integrity of the evaluation and allowfor a direct comparison of knowledge acquisition (Anthony, 1996; Cattaneo, 2017; Grabinger &Dunlap, 1995). Sections 2-5: Attitudes, Behaviors, Career Decisions, and Abilities These

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Environmental Engineering Division (ENVIRON) Technical Session 2 - Engineering for One Planet (EOP)

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cherish C. Vance, The Ohio State University; Patrick J. Sours, The Ohio State University

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explore how engineering, technology, and science intersect with theenvironment, human health and welfare, and social justice. Students also critically examinedhow the practice and application of sustainable engineering solutions contributes to (andpotentially alleviates) societal inequality. This course also introduced students to the field ofHumanitarian Engineering, which emphasizes the societal dimensions of contemporaryengineering. Students expand their professional skillsets by engaging in self-reflection anddialogue about intercultural considerations for tackling wicked problems. Thus, studentsrigorously examine multicultural circumstances outside of their lived experiences. Students alsoexplore potential STEM career paths that address

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Environmental Engineering Division (ENVIRON) Technical Session 1 - Sustainability & Environmental Justice

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeffrey M. Bielicki, The Ohio State University; Yun-Han Weng, The Ohio State University; Emily T. Creamer, The Ohio State University; Matthew Judkins Mayhew, The Ohio State University

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andopportunities faced by graduate students and higher education institutions in navigatinginterdisciplinary research and teaching landscapes. Key themes include but are not limited to: thecultivation of a community-oriented team culture to enhance scientific team cohesion andproductivity e.g., [5]; the importance of academic motivation and teamwork diversity ininterdisciplinary context [6]; the mechanisms that facilitate team science e.g., [7], and theperspectives of graduate students and early career academics on interdisciplinary research e.g.,[8]. These studies collectively underscore the complexity of interdisciplinary endeavors, andhighlight the need for supportive institutional structures, the development of interdisciplinarycommunication and

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Environmental Engineering Division (ENVIRON) Technical Session 2

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jeremy Vanantwerp, Calvin University; Julie Anne Field Wildschut, Calvin University; Matthew Heun, Calvin University

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-graduate employment or graduate schoolplacement was a direct result of their pursuit of the sustainability designation, a trend that hascontinued to the present time. Below are some quotes, older and more recent, from the studentsurveys. (Note that all student quotes in this paper are shared with students’ permission.)J. H. (2017 graduate) said, “I will be beginning my post-graduation career as an entry-level engineer [at a company that designs high-performing buildings with a focus on energy efficiency] in Seattle, WA, a job that came as a direct result of the sustainability designation. When I interviewed for this position, I was told that there were over 100 applicants for one position, and they were looking for

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Environmental Engineering Division (ENVIRON) Technical Session 2 - Engineering for One Planet (EOP)

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cynthia Anderson, Alula Consulting; Cindy Cooper, The Lemelson Foundation

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Environmental Engineering Division (ENVIRON)

if only offered in isolation from regular engineering content. ● To maximize reach and integration of change efforts, prioritize core and required courses ● Scaffold learning across all stages of degree, not just in first year courses, design courses, or capstones ● Engage industry partners in curricular and co-curricular activities to demonstrate the relevance to careers ● Incorporate sustainability skills, as well as professional and leadership skills such as critical thinking, communication, and teamwork. ● Faculty mentorship or a community of practice support is ideal for sustained faculty engagement and curricular change and to foster deeper understanding ● Share ideas, lessons learned and curriculum

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Environmental Engineering Division (ENVIRON) Technical Session 3 - Innovative Pedagogy

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brooke Lahneman, Montana State University ; Susan Gallagher, Montana State University; Catherine M. Kirkland, Montana State University; Kathryn Plymesser, Montana State University; Ellen Lauchnor, Montana State University; Amanda Hohner, Montana State University; Adrienne Phillips, Montana State University; Craig R. Woolard, Montana State University; Otto R. Stein, Montana State University

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State University’s College of Engineering.Dr. Catherine M. Kirkland, Montana State University Dr. Catherine Kirkland is an assistant professor of Environmental Engineering in the Civil Engineering Department at Montana State University. In addition to her background in environmental engineering, Catherine also holds a BA in Anthropology and Sociology from Rhodes College. Her research areas include beneficial biofilms, nuclear magnetic resonance, and engineering education.Dr. Kathryn Plymesser, Montana State University Dr. Plymesser hold a B.S. (Case Western Reserve University ’01) and Ph.D. (MSU ’14) degrees in Civil Engineering. She began her academic career at Montana State University – Billings with a teaching and

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Environmental Engineering Division (ENVIRON) Technical Session 1 - Sustainability & Environmental Justice

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Benjamin Gbeminiyi Famewo, Morgan State University; Pelumi Olaitan Abiodun, Morgan State University; Gbekeloluwa B. Oguntimein P.E., Morgan State University; Oludare Adegbola Owolabi P.E., Morgan State University

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Engineering, Morgan State University, Baltimore, Maryland. Pelumi got his BSc and MSc degree in Physics from Obafemi Awolowo University, where he also served as a research assistant at the Environmental Pollution Research unit, in Ile-Ife, Nigeria. As part of his contribution to science and engineering, Pelumi has taught as a teaching assistant both at Morgan State University and Obafemi Awolowo University. With passion to communicate research findings and gleaned from experts in the field as he advances his career, Olaitan has attended several in-persons and virtual conferences and workshop, and at some of them, made presentation on findings on air pollution, waste water reuse, and heavy metal contamination.Dr

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Environmental Engineering Division (ENVIRON) Technical Session 3 - Innovative Pedagogy

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anu Singh, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Heidi A. Diefes-Dux, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Grace Panther, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Logan Andrew Perry, University of Nebraska, Lincoln

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on the development, implementation, and assessment of modeling and design activities with authentic engineering contexts; the design and implementation of learning objective-based grading for transparent and fair assessment; and the integration of reflection to develop self-directed learners.Grace Panther, University of Nebraska, Lincoln Dr. Grace Panther is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Nebraska – Lincoln where she conducts discipline-based education research. Her research interests include faculty change, 3D spatial visualization, gender inclusive teamwork, and studying authentic engineering practice. Dr. Panther was awarded an NSF CAREER

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Environmental Engineering Division (ENVIRON) Technical Session 2 - Engineering for One Planet (EOP)

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Brian Dittenber P.E., Cedarville University; Mackenzie Booth, Cedarville University

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introduces globalization and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) [14]. Thegoal of this module is to help students recognize the implications their design decisions mayhave outside of their immediate community and identify ways their careers as designers couldinclude work toward addressing some of the SDGs.The lesson plan for this module first introduces the concept of globalization, including bothpositive aspects like economic growth and cultural exchange and negative aspects likeoverconsumption and exploitation. The UN SDGs are then presented as an international effort toalign countries and major organizations toward positive globalization outcomes. After a briefhistory of the development of the SDGs, students are encouraged to evaluate the

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Environmental Engineering Division (ENVIRON) Technical Session 2

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Andrew Schulz, Georgia Institute of Technology ; Suzanne Stathatos, The California Institute of Technology; Cassandra Shriver, Georgia Institute of Technology; Roxanne Moore, Georgia Institute of Technology

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currently few programsin the nation that utilize machine learning toolkits to prepare the next generation of ML & AI-educated engineers for industry and academic careers. This paper will guide educators to designand implement ML/AI into engineering curricula (without a specific AI or ML focus within thecourse) using simple, cheap, and open-source tools and technological aid from an online platformin collaboration with Edge Impulse. Specific examples include 1) facial recognition technologiesand the biases involved, 2) air quality detection using an accelerometer, 3) roadside litter detector,4) automated bird identifier, and 5) wildlife camera trap detection.IntroductionIn 2015, while seeking to create a global development framework, the United

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Environmental Engineering Division (ENVIRON) Technical Session 1

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sotiria Koloutsou-Vakakis, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Ashlynn S. Stillwell, University of Illinois Urbana - Champaign

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University of Missouri (2006), and an M.S. in Environmental and Water Resources Engineering (2010), M.P.Aff in Public Affairs (2010), and Ph.D. in Civil Engineering (2013) from The University of Texas at Austin. She received the National Science Foundation CAREER award and the UCOWR Early Career Award for Applied Research for her research work on the energy- water nexus. She was honored with the 2015 Girl Scouts of Central Illinois Woman of Distinction Award in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, the 2018 Rose Award for Teaching Excellence, and the 2018 AEESP Award for Outstanding Teaching in Environmental Engineering and Science. Dr. Stillwell has also been included on the List of Teachers Ranked as

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Environmental Engineering Division (ENVIRON) Technical Session 2

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Marissa H. Forbes, University of San Diego; Susan M. Lord, University of San Diego

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project groups were comparing theirmethods and units for calculating economic benefits and carbon savings. Seeing students takeownership of their approach and asking insightful questions about others was rewarding for theinstructors. They used Google slides to work collaboratively with all students contributing. Wegave students the option of speaking during the 30-minute presentation and were happy that all butone student (a junior) chose to speak. On May 11, the students received feedback from otherprofessors in integrated engineering, a professor in environmental and ocean sciences, and theDirector of Career Services for Engineering.Given our goal of situating this project in our local context, we were particularly pleased that onestudent team

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Environmental Engineering Division (ENVIRON) Technical Session 3 - Innovative Pedagogy

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jean M. Andino Ph.D., P.E., Arizona State University; Erick S. Vasquez-Guardado, University of Dayton; Ricardo Gomez Gonzalez, Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon; Xiaojing Yuan, University of Houston ; Nilza D. Aples, University of Technology, Jamaica

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Integrated Rubric for Assessing Engineering Education. J of Engineering Edu 2004, 93 (2), 105–115. https://doi.org/10.1002/j.2168- 9830.2004.tb00795.x.(20) Weber, P. M.; Lee, S.-J.; Dillon, H. Benefits of Statics Concept Mapping in Career Cognition. In 2022 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings; 2022; p https://peer.asee.org/40968.

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Environmental Engineering Division (ENVIRON) Technical Session 1 - Sustainability & Environmental Justice

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michelle Henderson, University of South Florida; Maya A. Trotz, University of South Florida; E. Christian Wells, University of South Florida; Maya Elizabeth Carrasquillo, University of California, Berkeley; Ruthmae Sears; Katherine Ann Alfredo, University of South Florida; Deirdre Cobb-Roberts, University of South Florida

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, 2019). That model demands a “broader approach toeducation” recognizing that “interdisciplinary, experiential learning equips students to considerhow myriad factors such as budget constraints, historical context, public acceptance, andregulatory frameworks affect the design and implementation of technological solutions to societalchallenges” (NASEM, 2019). There is also a resurgent awareness among American and globalyouth of careers that positively address the connectivity of the environment, the economy, andsociety (Moore, 2014, Deloitte, 2020). Environmental and civil engineering creates innovativetools to address local, regional, and global environmental problems (ABET, 2022).In 2006, the University of South Florida (USF) was one of the

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Environmental Engineering Division (ENVIRON) Technical Session 1 - Sustainability & Environmental Justice

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jennifer Mueller, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Samuel Thomas Walsh, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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potential employers prioritizing sustainability. The exposure can encourage students toconsider career paths where they can contribute to sustainable practices while bringing a positiveimpact through their engineering talents. Additionally, real-life experiences obtained throughthese partnerships can also bring revisions or improvements to course projects seeking a focus onsustainability within that engineering discipline.These recommendations are suggestions to bring more robust and impactful sustainabilityeducation to the students at RHIT. They look to strengthen our commitment to sustainabilitywhile maintaining the goals of the institution to equip its students with the skills to address thecomplex challenges of our global society.Additional

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Environmental Engineering Division (ENVIRON) Technical Session 3

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stephanie Laughton, The Citadel

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programs in the US within undergraduate institutions. As previously noted,programs included for analysis include ABET accredited EnvE and CivE programs whileexcluding others that may incidentally place students in EnvE careers such as GeneralEngineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Chemical Engineering. The record presented here canbe used by academic intuitions to identify peer programs for individual program benchmarkingefforts. Further, prospective faculty may find such a list illuminating as much publicity is givento research-focused faculty positions in engineering graduate schools while less uniform data isavailable for teaching-focused faculty options. Finally, students who wish to pursueenvironmental engineering at a PUI due to the

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Environmental Engineering Division (ENVIRON) Technical Session 3

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Daniel B. Oerther, Missouri University of Science and Technology; Sarah Hultine Massengale, University of Missouri - St. Louis; Sarah Oerther, Saint Louis University

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Environmental Engineering Division (ENVIRON)

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Division (ENVIRON) Technical Session 1

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew Schulz, Georgia Institute of Technology; Cynthia D. Anderson, Alula Consulting; Cindy Cooper, The Lemelson Foundation; Dustyn Roberts P.E., University of Pennsylvania; Jorge E Loyo Rosales, Rice University; Kristin Lewis, American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) ; Supraja N. Kumar, Smart Surfaces Coalition; Julianne Rolf, Yale University; Nelson A. Granda Marulanda, Western Carolina University

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outpacing the supply, with renewable and environmental jobsincreasing by nearly 250% in the last five years alone [13].Engineering education can produce individuals equipped to address and prevent environmentaland social issues such as environmental toxicity, air and water pollution, and climate change.Numerous studies have shown that chemical toxicity, environmental degradation, and pollutionhave disproportionately burdened people of color, yet people of color have been historicallyexcluded from engineering education [14]. Justice- and impact-oriented STEM careers andeducational pathways may help attract and retain people of color in STEM fields and producesolutions to planetary damages [15]. A study of EOP Framework implementation at Oregon

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Environmental Engineering Division (ENVIRON) Technical Session 1 - Sustainability & Environmental Justice

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Marissa Webber, Carnegie Mellon University; Fethiye Ozis P.E., Carnegie Mellon University

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]. Decisions under climate change are deeply uncertain, and DMDU approaches havefrequently been applied for long term planning for urban infrastructure [2]–[4]. Decision makersmust plan and take some form of adaptive action (including no action or deferred action) toaddress the impacts of climate change. These actions tend to be informed by complex modelinganalyses, and it is often difficult to communicate the modeling results as well as the advantagesand disadvantages of different actions to stakeholders and decision makers. It is equally if notmore difficult to communicate these concepts to civil and environmental engineering studentswho will be confronted with similar decisions in their future careers. Serious games may offersome solutions to these

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Environmental Engineering Division (ENVIRON) Technical Session 2

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Victoria Matthew, Engineering for One Planet; Cynthia Anderson, Alula Consulting; Cindy Cooper, The Lemelson Foundation; Surbhi Godsay Lipkin-Moore, Amplify Evaluation

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and even regenerative.Integral to this work is fundamentally and systemically changing who will want to become anengineer, graduate as a trained engineer, and pursue a career as a professional engineer; Black,Hispanic, American Indian/Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander students are stillmarkedly underrepresented within engineering education at the undergraduate and graduatelevels.9 Additionally, it is imperative that the marginalized communities —who bear much of theburden and harm due to human-caused impacts on the planet— are able to and encouraged toshare their perspectives, knowledge, and lived experiences.10,11 Their leadership andcontributions must be sought, respected, and integrated into future technological and