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Environmental Engineering Division (ENVIRON) Technical Session 4 - Engineering for One Planet & Sustainability Innovation

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brainerd Prince, Plaksha University; SIDDHARTH SIDDHARTH, Plaksha University; Rukmani Keshav, Plaksha University

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and perspectives of each discipline. We postulated that perhaps a Project-based learning (PBL) approach would be more effective as pedagogy to teach concepts fromhumanities to engineering students. This is also echoed by previous research that substantiatesthe role of the PBL approach as an effective pedagogy for such course materials as the learningpreferences of engineers since they tend to gravitate towards project-based learning (PBL),problem-solving activities, and real-world applications [5]-[6].To assess the effectiveness of the PBL pedagogical approach, as opposed to the traditionalreliance on written reports prevalent in humanities courses, we utilized statistical measures, end-of-course student feedback surveys to gauge student

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Environmental Engineering Division (ENVIRON) Technical Session 1

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Madhumi Mitra Ph.D., University of Maryland Eastern Shore; Abhijit Nagchaudhuri, University of Maryland Eastern Shore; Will Klein, University of Maryland, College Park

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their knowledge to real-world situations; improving their critical thinking,data analytical, and presentation skills.KeywordsCovid-19; air pollution; grand challenges of engineering; STEM; multidisciplinary;sustainability;1.0 IntroductionAir pollution is a major public health concern, and long-term exposure to air pollutants can increasethe risk of respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, including asthma, strokes and heart attacks. Inaddition, air pollution can cause various types of cancers, and can lead to neurological disordersand reproductive problems.1,2. The most common sources of air pollution are emissions from theburning of fossil fuels, industrial and agricultural activities, and the release of pollutants fromautomobiles and other

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Environmental Engineering Division (ENVIRON) Technical Session 2

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Huiming Fan, East China University of Science and Technology; Weijie GAO; Shi Siyi

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teaching. Therefore, the earth science and lifescience education for materials students has also received much attention in recentyears[10]. The School of Materials Science and Engineering of ECUST conducts scenesetting during the teaching process to simulate an immersive research anddevelopment project which requires students to carry out project research anddevelopment through system thinking mode, focusing on solving practical problemsin the real world. It also combines carrying out project research and development withthe course teaching content[11]. This method helps students improve their ability tomake study serve the practical purpose while mastering the knowledge points, and cananalyze the whole life cycle and all links of products

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

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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authors, wasquantified and examined using Python.3.0 Results3.1 Results from Quantitative Analysis The percentage of years that were simulated as flood years, drought years, and normalyears for each decade for each cohort was similar, but not identical, and impossible to predict,suggesting that this aspect of the serious game was mimicking ‘real world’ uncertainty (Figure2). Each cohort experienced at least 40% normal years when averaged across all four decades,but cohorts’ experience of drought ranged from 0-40% and experience of flood ranged from 0-40%.Figure 2: percentage of drought, flood years, and normal years simulated for each cohort for eachdecade The quantitative analysis was conducted separately for provinces (i.e

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Environmental Engineering Division (ENVIRON) Technical Session 2

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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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Stathatos, The California Institute of Technology Suzanne’s drive to protect the natural world led her to graduate school at Caltech. She is a Computing and Mathematical Sciences PhD student, advised by Pietro Perona. Her interests include leveraging machine learning and computer vision techniques to enable large-scale biodiversity monitoring and solve conservation-oriented issues. Suzanne holds an B.A. in History and an M.S. in Computer Science from Stanford University. Prior to Caltech, Suzanne worked as a software engineer at Amazon and NASA’s JPL. These experiences have sharpened her appreciation for interdisciplinary perspective and the real world impact of precise computational techniques.Cassandra Shriver, Georgia

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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

Authors

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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’ learning, and a project to improveteaming by teaching psychological safety in engineering education curricula. Dr. MarincelPayne also mentors undergraduate researchers to investigate the removal of stormwaterpollutants in engineered wetlands. Dr. Marincel Payne was a 2018 ExCEEd Fellow, and wasrecognized as the 2019 ASCE Daniel V. Terrell Awardee.Dr. Marincel Payne’s recent sabbatical brought her to the civil and environmentalengineering consulting world. In her presentation, Dr. Marincel Payne will share the nuggetsshe learned including the benefits (which out compete) and drawbacks of seeking consultingengineering work as a sabbatical option. These benefits include being able to • Bring case studies and real-world experience to students

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Environmental Engineering Division (ENVIRON) Technical Session 3

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Implementing Integrated Project-Based Learning Outcomes in a 21st Century Environmental Engineering CurriculumAbstractEngineering education research and accreditation criteria have for some time emphasized that toadequately prepare engineers to meet 21st century challenges, programs need to move toward anapproach that integrates professional knowledge, skills, and real-world experiences throughoutthe curriculum [1], [2], [3]. An integrated approach allows students to draw connections betweendifferent disciplinary content, develop professional skills through practice, and relate theiremerging engineering competencies to the problems and communities they care about [4], [5

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

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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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sustainability courses, students also recommended somechanges to the way specific majors and topics are taught. For example, one student explained, “Iwish our school would have a pharmaceutical/medical sustainability class since there is so muchplastic waste produced in that area,” and another recommended, “More emphasis on powersystems and the grid when it comes to paths for EE majors.” Other recommendations includedintegrating sustainability into engineering design and business objectives.Within their classes, students also sought a connection to real-world learning. One studentexplained, “I wish professors, when teaching courses, included: What our discipline is offering tothe environment, how are we polluting, what our field [can do to] fix the

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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

Authors

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

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perspectives.These trends prompted a re-examination on how engineering curricula prepare students withnecessary skills and competencies that go beyond the technical skills [2]. Overall, there has beena growing interest in integrating intercultural learning and diversity education in engineeringprograms in conjunction with experiential and collaborative learning.Engineering for Sustainable Development (ESD) involves the integration of social,environmental, and economic factors with the application of engineering principles to addresscomplex real-world challenges. Currently, the HE minor emphasizes collaborating withcommunities and understanding stakeholder values to address sustainability challenges. Theproposed ESD specialization includes instruction about

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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

Authors

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

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EngineeringTeamwork 8B Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the EGCE-4910 Civil Engineering CE-Specific 8 Civil Engineering Workplace Practice “This project has made [me] wonder what Christian environmental groups are out there. I am curious in what way other Christian groups would argue about the role of environmentalism as stewardship and how that should play out in the real world. As a step toward learning more about this, I could easily use Google to see what organizations exist and what their stance on the issue is.” “In my personal life, my family and I

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

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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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, helpstudents to develop their curiosity about a subject, make connections between concepts, andultimately create value. In short, the implementation of micromoments may facilitate thedevelopment of an entrepreneurial mindset10 while simultaneously improving students’ abilityto connect classroom knowledge to real-world experiences. Concept maps have previouslybeen used as tools in engineering education, specifically in evaluating entrepreneurial mindset(EM) themes11,12. Still, no published work exists to implement or evaluate micromoments inenvironmental engineering courses-specifically air quality engineering courses- with conceptmaps used to assess students’ learning. Thus, this work provides a unique basis from whichother faculty may not only

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

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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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preparingstudents for the complexities of modern engineering roles is an imperative shift recognized acrossacademic and industrial spheres (Queiruga-Dios et al., 2021). This transformation is driven by thegrowing demand for engineers who are not only technically adept but also possess a broadunderstanding of the environmental, societal, and ethical implications of engineering projects (deVere et al., 2009; McGinn, 2018). A key aspect of this educational reform is the emphasis oninterdisciplinary learning and the application of knowledge to real-world problems, fostering ageneration of engineers equipped to tackle global challenges with innovative and sustainablesolutions (Jamieson & Lohmann, 2009; Froyd, Wankat, & Smith, 2012). Pedagogical

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

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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courses which use datafrom real examples from implements of sustainability. These are courses that could provide acontext of sustainability to increase the exposure that students have to some aspect ofsustainability – hopefully encouraging some students to further pursue sustainability education.The loose definition of this tier is supportive of any course, so note the listed courses are coursesidentified by students or faculty as courses of potential.As an initial baseline, the course definitions publicly available in RHIT’s 2022-2023 coursecatalog allowed for placement of courses within the different tiers. This initial baseline was thenbrought to multiple department heads and faculty for feedback to allow for adjustments based oninformation

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Environmental Engineering Division (ENVIRON) Technical Session 4 - Engineering for One Planet & Sustainability Innovation

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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context of the projectinto a real-world application with Question 6. Individuals were prompted to ideate whatchallenges water treatment plant designers may experience regularly. All five studentsdemonstrated correct understanding and application of their knowledge (100% LLC). Twostudents made connections to specific unit processes or chemicals that were designed in theproject (e.g., sand filters, alum as a coagulant). From this, it was determined that four of theparticipants were able to synthesize information clearly and correctly, achieving HLC (80%).Within their responses, three students demonstrated incorrect understanding, with answersrelated to basin materials cracking or managing relationships with contractors.Table 5 – Categorization of

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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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Alexa Rihana Abdallah, University of Detroit, Mercy; Katherine C. Lanigan, University of Detroit, Mercy

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on the community as afunction of government response time and the magnitude of resource allocations. Our studyshowed that after reading about and researching the environmental disasters and theirimplications, students showed an increase in their interest, curiosity, and awareness of themagnitude of resource disparity allocated to communities based on their affluence and socialstatus. Incorporating such topics into their courses is essential to guiding students in responsiblyusing the core principles of their fields for real-world applications. Such an addition to standardcurricula will produce future scientists and engineers who are better equipped to address societalissues through their work.References[1] D. Riley, "Engineering and

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Environmental Engineering Division (ENVIRON) Technical Session 4 - Engineering for One Planet & Sustainability Innovation

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dustyn Roberts, University of Pennsylvania; Jarrett Stein, University of Pennsylvania; Tex Kang, University of Pennsylvania

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disassemble”. Their answers described how they would remove press fits,minimize the different types of fasteners, and avoid adhesives where possible - all in alignmentwith principles of design for disassembly.MEAM 2300 Bicycles: The Mechanical AdvantageThis class was taught for the first time in the Spring 2024 semester. The interdisciplinary coursecombines bicycle design, engineering, and service learning to provide students with acomprehensive understanding of the history, function, and impact of bicycles on society and theenvironment. Through hands-on projects, volunteering at a local bike shop, and discussions,students will develop advanced bicycle design and engineering skills, gain practical experienceand exposure to real-world bicycle design

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

Collection

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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ofhigher education in fostering innovation among students, with a particular focus on equitableaccess to innovation-enhancing opportunities [14]. Building on the existing research in interdisciplinary STEM education and the foundationalwork of innovation capacities, there is a clear need for the intentional integration of innovativecapacity-building within graduate STEM programs and the translation of theoretical knowledgeinto tangible outcomes. Doing so entails a deeper exploration into how interdisciplinary curriculatranslate into practical skills that can address real-world issues. By aligning educationalstrategies with the demands of contemporary research and development sectors, Ph.D. studentsmay be better prepared to contribute to and

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Environmental Engineering Division (ENVIRON) Technical Session 3

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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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qualitative interview guides as well as how tosynthesize and return to the community to use education as a tool for improving practicalconditions in the real world. Future work should look to replicate this approach at additionalinstitutions with diverse student populations.References 1. D.B. Oerther, “Using modified mastery learning to teach sustainability and life-cycle principles as part of modeling and design,” Environ. Eng. Sci., vol. 39, pp. 784-795, 2022. 2. NAE, Environmental Engineering for the 21st Century: Addressing Grand Challenges, Washington, DC, USA: National Academy of Engineering, 2019. [Online] Available: https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/25121/environmental-engineering-for-the-21st-century

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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

Authors

Andrea T. Kwaczala, Western New England University; Devina Jaiswal, Western New England University; Lisa K. Murray, Western New England University

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, was improved by 25%.Sophomores (31%) and juniors (22%) showed an improved systems thinking by recognizing social andenvironmental impact while solving a real-world problem. Student’s ability to select sustainable materialswith low environmental impact was improved in sophomores (30%), juniors (40%) and seniors (44%).During the junior and senior modules,students spent considerable time learningabout waste management of medical devices,mapping the life cycle of devices andanalyzing the global and local impact of thewaste produced by the medical industry. As aresult, juniors (33%) and seniors (78%)improved their environmental literacy.Across the curriculum, there was a significantimprovement in students’ communicationskills and ability to work