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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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Environmental Engineering

. 4 For simple domains, i.e., homogeneous properties and simple boundary conditions, thegoverning equation can be solved analytically. In general, an analytical solution does not existand the governing equation must be solved numerically.Contaminant Transport by Advection-Dispersion A model that includes only advection and dispersion can be solved numerically and maybe solved analytically for certain domains and properties. The contaminant will flowdownstream with the groundwater and the front will spread out through dispersion. Thegoverning equation is C x, t   2C x, t  C x, t  D v (1) t x 2

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Fethiye Ozis P.E., Northern Arizona University; Meliksah Demir, Northern Arizona University

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Environmental Engineering

questionsincluding a list of the vocabulary for Group 2. Mind Dumps were implemented the same way.Some student comments included “very helpful. I don’t use my mind dumps on the test but thatis because I know what I wrote, I remembered it because I completed my reading.” and anotherstudent added “The benefits [are] in the long run for remembering the reading. It encouragesme to do the reading and be ready for Mind Dumps.” Although some students were able to seethe point behind Mind Dumps, observations showed that still only 1/3 of the class wasAgreeing/Strongly Agreeing with “Mind Dumps make me complete my readings.” A studentcomment was interesting to note “They are not graded, don’t affect my overall grade.” Preparedstudents would allow the instructor to

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew Ross Pfluger P.E., Colorado School of Mines; Junko Munakata Marr, Colorado School of Mines

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Environmental Engineering

effective in helping themlearn lesson objectives. While examining the effectiveness of these active learning interventionsand flipped classes with an increased sample size over several years is likely needed to determinestatistical significance, our experience indicates that choosing the appropriate classes to flip andsuitable active learning interventions is challenging and selected interventions may not beimmediately effective. Nevertheless, a variety of learning techniques is likely beneficial tomaintain student engagement in a three-hour evening lecture course covering a highly technicaltopic such as air pollution control.1. IntroductionAccording to ABET’s criteria for accrediting environmental engineering programs, air pollution,along with

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Environmental Engineering Division Technical Session 1

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel B. Oerther, Missouri University of Science & Technology

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Environmental Engineering

learning in the affectivedomain. A flipped-classroom coupled with a modified approach to mastery-learning ‘required’students to review instructional content before meeting face-to-face including: a) reading thetextbook; b) watching pre-recorded, online digital lectures; c) mastering online quizzes; and d)submitting written homework. All students who completed all ‘required’ assignments before thepublished deadline were assigned a grade of ‘C’, for the course. Students who completedadditional ‘optional’ assignments had the potential to earn a grade of ‘B’ or ‘A’, for the course.The take home messages for this paper include: (1) a substantial initial investment of time maybe needed to create course content using blended, flipped, and mastery

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Veera Gnaneswar Gude P.E., Mississippi State University

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Environmental Engineering

programs which include outcomes (a) through (j) (see Table 1). Some ofthese outcomes especially (a) through (e) are easy to accomplish through traditional assignmentsand exercises. However, objectives (f) through (j) are not easily accomplished. These areintangible outcomes which need specific and tailored exercises to be effective1. These outcomesare listed as; (f) An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility, (g) An ability tocommunicate effectively, (h) The broad education necessary to understand the impact ofengineering solutions in a global and societal context, (i) A recognition of the need for and anability to engage in life-long learning, and (j) Knowledge of contemporary issues. Whileoutcome (j) seems to be a tangible

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel B. Oerther, Missouri University of Science & Technology

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Environmental Engineering

redesigned course employing blended delivery, a flipped format, and modified masterylearning with a buffet approach to assign final grades was used to teach environmental modelingto classes containing approximately 15 dual-level (juniors, seniors, and first year graduate)students pursuing baccalaureate degrees in environmental, civil, or architectural engineering or agraduate degree in environmental engineering. The course introduced “systems engineering” asdescribed by the International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE), and the courseincluded explicit consideration of the 5-P’s, namely: 1) people; 2) planet; 3) prosperity; 4)partnership; and 5) peace as described by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs). During the semester

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Woo Hyoung Lee P.E., University of Central Florida

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Diversity

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Environmental Engineering

microsensors for in situ investigation of physical and chemical dynamics in microenvironments (e.g., biofilm, corrosion, emulsions, or plant) by combining with nano and biotechnology. His other research interest is to develop renewable (bio)energy processes for environmental sustainability. He is currently a registered professional engineer. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Promoting Undergraduate Research and Education through Extracurricular EPA P3 ProjectsIntroduction and ObjectivesThe importance of multi-interdisciplinary design experiences is well-highlighted in the ASCEBody of Knowledge [1] and the ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission [2]. However

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Environmental Engineering Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sanjay Tewari, Louisiana Tech University; Md Ashique Ahmed, Louisiana Tech University; Chandra Mouli Tummala, Louisiana Tech University

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Environmental Engineering

classrooms.However, it is expected that these engineering students will be able to manipulate materials,energy, and information in their professional roles. However, students must have aknowledge that goes beyond mere theory. Fundamental knowledge, traditionally gained ineducational laboratories, provide a better base that is long lasting and easy to recall in futurebased on their experience and sensory memory. Learning styles vary person to person asdiscussed in many publications [1-5]. Since routine class lectures normally do not promoteactive learning and not every student can easily absorb and understand theoretical knowledgepresented in this kind of class setting, hands-on laboratory based assignments usually aremore effective in generating a greater

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brenda Read-Daily, Elizabethtown College

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Environmental Engineering

definition, 42.8% a partially correct definition, and 57.2%reporting a completely incorrect definition. However, 64.3% knew that it causes buildup onsurfaces. Post-assessment conducted via exams revealed that students’ conceptual knowledgeimproved and from midterm to final exam.Introduction and backgroundActive learning techniques are widely purported to improve student learning by appealing to alarger range of learning styles. In particular, hands-on activities have been shown to appeal tostudents with sensory, visual, and active learning styles [1]. Deeper learning also takes placewhen students can connect ideas that are familiar to them with new ones [2]. Within the contextof environmental engineering, many authors have demonstrated the

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Fethiye Ozis P.E., Northern Arizona University; Sahar Razavi, Northern Arizona University; Nihal Sarikaya, Northern Arizona University

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Diversity

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Environmental Engineering

girls do not perform well on tests. In 2009, male high schoolgraduates had higher National Assessment of Educational Process (NAEP) mathematics andscience scores than their female counterparts, completing the same curriculum level [1]. Thismight be correlated with the Arizona State University’s finding that “the average male studentthinks he is smarter than 66 percent of the class, while the average female student thinks she issmarter than 54 percent of the class” [2]. Stoeger et al. reported that STEM interest is almostthree times higher for boys than girls. The same study reported that female students think thatSTEM is not appropriate for them due to a perceived disconnect between the “real world” andtheir assignments; therefore, the girls

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michelle K. Marincel Payne, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Irene M.B. Reizman, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Tony Ribera, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Julia M. Williams, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Environmental Engineering

specializations at the graduate level, and experiences outside the classroommay play a significant role in developing student interest. In 2016-2017, nearly 50% of all degreesunder the titles “Environmental Engineering” or “Civil and Environmental Engineering” wereawarded at the Master’s or Ph.D. level, compared with 25% of all degrees titled “MechanicalEngineering” [1].Our goals in this work were two-fold; first, we wanted to support students conducting UR oncampus in the summer and provide them with formal opportunities for training through a structuredURC. In the environmental engineering REU program at Clarkson, Grimberg et al. found that aninterdisciplinary seminar program primarily focused on sustainability increased UR students’satisfaction with

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Division Technical Session 1

Collection

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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Diversity

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Environmental Engineering

. Collier and five other co-PIs were awarded a Seed Grant from Tuskegee University titled ”Engaging Agricul- ture, Biology, and Chemistry Students Through Interdisciplinary Medicinal Plant Research Across the Curriculum”. Dr. Collier and Dr. Chastity Bradford, a TU biology professor, were also awarded a grant titled, ”Investigating the Enhancement of Angiotensin 1-7 by Hibiscus sabdariffa as a Novel Therapeutic Strategy for the Treatment of Pulmonary Hypertension” from The Herb Society of America. Dr. Col- lier’s other grants have included ”Chemistry for the Future of Water Sustainability” from The Camille & Henry Dreyfus Foundation, Inc. (role as PI) and an NSF grant titled ”Targeted Infusion Project: Infusing

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Division Technical Session 1

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kyle R. Murray, United States Military Academy; Benjamin Michael Wallen P.E., United States Military Academy; Luke Plante, United States Military Academy; Kimberly Quell, United States Military Academy; Michael A. Butkus, United States Military Academy

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Environmental Engineering

Program Criteria arediscussed in detail.KeywordsEnvironmental engineering education, engineering education, experiential learning, laboratoryexperience, beer brewing, fermentationIntroductionEnvironmental engineering requires individuals who can adapt, innovate, and create new,exciting solutions to help solve complex problems throughout our natural environment. Powerfullearning experiences exist when students have an opportunity to learn by application, while alsohaving fun by creating excitement around the subject material. Indeed, that is why most curriculainclude other experiences beyond the classroom such as laboratories, field trips, seminars, designprojects and modeling projects [1, 2]. An esteemed scientist and statesman said it best

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Division Technical Session 1: Intercultural Competency-infused Teaching

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Inez Hua, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Diversity

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Environmental Engineering

. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 Short-Term Study Abroad: Engineers Gaining Intercultural CompetencyIntroduction Intercultural knowledge and competency encompass skills and personal characteristicsthat enable a person to interact successfully in a variety of cultural situations [1]. Universityintercultural programs include short-term study abroad, longer term exchange programs, researchexperiences, and service learning, among many others. Engineering students in the United Statesmay choose from a variety of program types [2]–[5], which have increased in number over thepast few decades. Short-term study abroad programs are more accessible to students and havedemonstrated

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Division Technical Session 1: Intercultural Competency-infused Teaching

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Javiera Constanza Jofré, Universidad Andres Bello, Chile; Angeles Dominguez, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Mexico; Universidad Andres Bello, Chile

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Diversity

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Environmental Engineering

supported by different instances of curricular advancement.This study's relevance rests on the fact that the management tradition in Chile only incorporatesthe economic dimension of problems, so this experience leads us to seek how to improve thecurrent engineering training by developing sustainable and equitable solutions to change the waycompanies currently operate.Keywords: sustainability, higher education, educational innovation, Sustainable DevelopmentGoals, future challengesINTRODUCTIONIn 2015, the United Nations (UN) world leaders committed to sustainability through 17Sustainable Development Goals, commonly known as SDGs [1]. The achievement of these goalsrequires a sustained planetary-level effort for a new development model to ensure

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Division Technical Session 1: Intercultural Competency-infused Teaching

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Jane Lu Hsu, National Chung Hsing University, Taiwan; Yu-Kang Lai, National Chung Hsing University, Taiwan; Tzu-An Tzeng, National Chung Hsing University, Taiwan; Yi-Hsuan Yu, National Chung Hsing University, Taiwan

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Diversity

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Environmental Engineering

Taiwan. Qualitative analysis demonstrated that Taiwanese students weremore familiar with ocean ecology and plastic product reduction, whereas US students paidgreater attention to meat consumption and energy waste via private transportation. Findings inthis study revealed strong pro-environment perceptions among the youth differentiated bynationality. Educational recommendations were provided based on the study findings.1. Introduction1.1 Research Background Environmental problems, such as pollution, climate change, depletion of natural resources,and biodiversity loss, are urgent global issues. The ongoing environmental problems can beattributed to increasing population, economic development and industrialization, pollution,urbanization, and

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Division Technical Session 1: Intercultural Competency-infused Teaching

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Roman Taraban, Texas Tech University; Micah Iserman, Texas Tech University; Jessica C. Pittman, Texas Tech University; Nigel Yeo, Texas Tech University; Ryan C. Campbell, Texas Tech University; Jeong-Hee Kim, Texas Tech University; Danny D. Reible, Texas Tech University

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Environmental Engineering

writing, reflective thinking, qualitative data analysis, machine analysis“It is so Much Easier to Educate Students for Our Past than for Their Future” Aldert KampIntroductionThe quote above from Kamp’s 2020 [1] book1 implies that engineering education should lookforward, not backward, in its pedagogical principles and practices. According to Kamp, theworld is rapidly changing, increasingly complex, often chaotic, and being re-built on the realityof globalization and connectedness. He suggests that “It might even be more important to foundeducational change on the things technology cannot do, the things that are strictly human!”, andadvises that “Engineering students have to learn that people policies, environmental aspects,politics, economics or

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Environmental Engineering Division Technical Session 3: Teaching Environmental Engineering in the COVID-19 Era

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Shannon L. Isovitsch Parks P.E., University of Pittsburgh

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Environmental Engineering

could help in understanding the impactsof the COVID-19 pandemic on higher education as well as gaining some insight on when in-person learning should be prioritized.IntroductionHigher education in an online learning environment has been shown to be at least as effective asface-to-face and appreciated by students [1] - [8]. However it does have limitations [2], [9], [10],and requires several weeks of preparation prior to the start of class [6], [8]. In the case of theCOVID-19 pandemic, most institutions around the world were forced to move to an onlinelearning environment within a week [9] - [11]. Further, while students may appreciate an onlinelearning environment when they choose it, perceptions of learning can change drastically whenforced to

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Division Technical Session 2: Innovative Approaches for Teaching Environmental Engineering

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Joe Dallas Moore, Carnegie Mellon University; Turner Cotterman, Carnegie Mellon University; James Wynn, Carnegie Mellon University

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Environmental Engineering

Authors’ Response Result ID 1 Shorten the Abstract for the proceedings paper. We have reduced the abstract to three CHANGE MADE paragraphs. 1 In the results report the number of humanities and We appreciate the reviewer’s CHANGE MADE engineering students, and the means for each group, in recommendation to include statistical addition to the overall Likert mean ratings that are results. We have calculated and reported currently reported. these values. 1 Comment on perceived differences between

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Environmental Engineering Division Technical Session 2: Innovative Approaches for Teaching Environmental Engineering

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Jean M. Andino, Arizona State University; Cameron N. Morgan, Arizona State University; Lizandra C. Godwin, University of New Mexico

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Environmental Engineering

the face of the mask. The particle collecting mode and forces that areimplemented to lower the particle loading depend primarily on particle size and, for theelectrostatic interaction, the material composition. Figure 1 illustrates the different particlecollecting modes, where the interceptor could be a fiber in a material. 2 It is important to emphasize that the thickness, porosity, and fiber diameter of the material,as well as the velocity of the particle-laden air at the face of the material, i.e. the face velocity (U0),all influence the collection efficiencies. The face velocity through a mask can vary based on thesource of the

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Environmental Engineering Division Technical Session 3: Teaching Environmental Engineering in the COVID-19 Era

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Andrew Ross Pfluger, United States Military Academy; Michael A. Butkus, United States Military Academy; Benjamin Michael Wallen P.E., United States Military Academy; Mark Robert Read, United States Military Academy

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Environmental Engineering

transitioned tohybrid in-person / remote learning approaches to prevent further outbreaks on campuses. WhileCOVID-19 has been devastating, we propose that the pandemic also presents anunprecedented opportunity to reflect, reassess, and ‘bounce forward’ to become more efficient,effective, and resilient. The National Academy of Sciences’ definition of resilience has spurred atheory of resilience that centers on four successive stages surrounding a disruptive event, suchas COVID-19: (1) plan and prepare, (2) absorb, (3) recover, and (4) adapt. In this paper wepropose a framework that environmental programs can employ to ‘adapt’ (stage 4) and ‘bounceforward’ to a more resilient modus operandi long-term. The framework first identifies eachactivity a

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Environmental Engineering Division Technical Session 3: Teaching Environmental Engineering in the COVID-19 Era

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

David V.P. Sanchez, University of Pittsburgh; Tony Lee Kerzmann, University of Pittsburgh; Claire P. Chouinard, University of Pittsburgh; Gregg P. Kotchey, University of Pittsburgh

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Diversity

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Environmental Engineering

regarding the effectiveness of this new educationalenvironment, especially when it comes to discussion-based courses [1]. Although studies arefew, preliminary research suggests due to COVID-19, higher education will see academicperformance suffer as well as increased dropout rates [2].Many educators around the world have been required to redesign their courses to accommodate afully online teaching environment. There is evidence that shows many academics encounteredchallenges in effectively facilitating the online classroom experience and lacked the necessaryunderstanding of information technology to provide a smooth transition to online learning. Manyeducators were also not well-versed in the online pedagogical understanding needed to design

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Division Technical Session 2: Innovative Approaches for Teaching Environmental Engineering

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Sara Freix, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Yousef Jalali, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Daniel S. Brogan, Virginia Western Community College; Akshat Kothyari, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Vinod K. Lohani, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Environmental Engineering

experience for problemsolving for a new first-semester general engineering course in an engineering transfer program ata community college in the eastern United States. We first consider the benefits of using casestudies for learning. We then provide an overview of the watershed monitoring system used tocollect the data and some of the previous educational settings its data has been used in.Subsequently, we summarize the particular event used in this crayfish case study and thedevelopment of some of the data analysis products that will be provided to students. Finally, wediscuss the planned implementation of this case study into the first-year general engineeringcourse and its assessment and future steps to continue this research.1

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Environmental Engineering Technical Session 4: Environmental Issues and the Impacts of Intersectionality

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Angela R. Bielefeldt, University of Colorado Boulder; JoAnn Silverstein P.E., University of Colorado Boulder

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Diversity

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Environmental Engineering, Women in Engineering

modified in the first year introductory civilengineering course in fall 2020, due in part to the COVID pandemic which required the course tobe taught online. One framing principle in the course was the idea of human centered design forinfrastructure, which allowed the diverse array of topics covered in the course to have somecohesiveness. As part of the ethics and sustainability modules in the course, students were askedto read assigned material and watch segments of the ASEE community panel video on their owntime, then answer a series of questions as part of the associated homework assignments. Becausethe course was 1-credit, the intent was for the assigned reading, video, and assignment to takeabout 2 hours of student time outside of class for

Conference Session

Emphasizing Communication and the Humanities in Environmental Engineering

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

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

senior years. Additionally, the weightingof graded events shifted longitudinally through major courses. Graded events worth < 5% of thecourse grade were most prevalent in the sophomore year, and events worth ≥ 5% occurred mostfrequently in the senior year. Implications for our university’s environmental engineeringprogram are discussed, to include opportunities for scaffolding events across courses. Themethods presented in this study can be used by other environmental engineering programs toidentify gaps in technical communication education and methods for improvement within theircurriculum.1. Introduction1.1. BackgroundEngineers need strong communication skills to effectively convey ideas to a range of audiences(Kamarudin et al. 2012). Many

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Best in 5 Minutes: Demonstrating Interactive Teaching Activities

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

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

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Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering

relationship is called an isotherm. Environmental and chemical engineers useadsorption isotherm models, such as the Langmuir and Freundlich isotherm models, in the designof adsorption treatment works (see Benjamin and Lawler (2013) and Weber and DiGiano (1996)for a thorough discuss of adsorption isotherm models). The adsorption density can bedetermined with the Langmuir Isotherm Model (Langmuir, 1918) as follows. 1 Qm K ad Caq q = 1 + K ad Caqwhere,Qm = Maximum adsorption density (mg sorbate/g sorbent)Kad = Langmuir adsorption equilibrium constant (L/mg sorbate)This rational

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Best in 5 Minutes: Demonstrating Interactive Teaching Activities

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Timothy Aaron Wood, The Citadel

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Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering

engineering. Dr. Wood aims to recover the benefits of classical-model, literature-based learning in civil engineering education. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Three Model Framework for Engineering Problem SolvingAbstractA three-model framework provides a foundation and context for developing engineering analysisskills. The three models are 1) reality, 2) mental models, and 3) engineering and math models. Adiagram of these models supports the engineering problem solving format (Given, Find,Procedure, Solution, Answer) and illustrates the interaction between engineering application(reality), engineering judgement (mental model), and scientific theory

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A Focus on Sustainability

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Azadeh Bolhari P.E., Angelo State University; Daniel Ivan Castaneda, James Madison University; Kenneth Stewart, Angelo State University

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Diversity

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Environmental Engineering

. They achieve this in ways that make effective use of naturalresources, enhance the environment, promote social cohesion and inclusion and strengtheneconomic prosperity” [1]. Further, this framework describes 7 main components of sustainablecommunities as: 1) governance, 2) social & cultural, 3) housing & the built environment, 4)economy, 5) environmental, 6) services, and 7) transport & connectivity. In sum, the EganReview is a visionary statement which brings together the time frames of sustainability byapplying two types of vision: 1) the ability to see things clearly in the present and 2) the ability toenvision a better future [2]. This future-oriented vision serves as the foundation of our research.Engineers are one of the core

Conference Session

Innovative Development for Various Faculty Lines

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Shannon L. Isovitsch Parks P.E., University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown

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Environmental Engineering, Faculty Development Division

senior capstone project. While expectations are at 12 credit hours, the loadthese past few years has typically been larger - sometimes as high as 17 for this tenure track professor.While classes were historically less than 30 students they have risen to as high as 70 in recent semesters.No graduate student assistants are available at this campus.As summarized in Table 1, in addition to teaching excellence, professional development and service isalso required for all professors. Professional development includes peer reviewed journal publication,publication and presentation of scholarly work at industry conferences, and significant contribution toprofessional societies. Service should include volunteer work that supports the division, the campus

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Best in 5 Minutes: Demonstrating Interactive Teaching Activities

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Anthony Battistini, Angelo State University

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Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering

, manyuniversities are not equipped to test large steel members with bolted connections because evensmall steel specimens generally require large forces to cause failure. Finally, watching a video ofa tension test is useful to observe yielding and fracture in steel, but it is not the same asphysically witnessing it and experiencing it in the classroom.Therefore, the author set out to develop a simple, portable, inexpensive model which coulddemonstrate the basic concepts of yielding and fracture and help correlate these concepts to thefailure limit states of excessive deformations in the gross cross section and fracture at the netcross section (see Figure 1 for cross section definitions).Physical ModelsTo visualize yielding, the author remembers an annoying