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Environmental Engineering (BS)
- Florida Gulf Coast University (FL)
Environmental Engineering involves the application of engineering principles to the design and development of systems, processes, and tools needed for the protection of the environment, human health, and natural ecosystems …
- Posted April 12, 2018
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Geoenvironmental Engineering Graduate Certificate
- Missouri University of Science and Technology (MO)
This certificate program is designed to provide formalized education in the area of geoenvironmental engineering.
- Posted April 12, 2018
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Water Resources Certificate
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute (MA)
The Water Resources graduate certificate program at WPI offers a comprehensive set of graduate-level courses in a specialized area of environmental engineering to enhance students knowledgebase and increase marketability in …
- Posted April 12, 2018
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Renewable Materials Minor
- Oregon State University (OR)
The renewable materials minor exposes students to the world of renewable materials science and technology and enables them to enhance thier education by gaining a specialization that makes them more …
- Posted April 12, 2018
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Teaching Engineering Students about Cognitive Barriers during Design for Sustainable Infrastructure
- Virginia Tech (VA)
Sustainability is a complex socio-technical challenge that requires new ways of thinking. To help meet this challenge, I have created three case-based modules that teach engineering students how to apply …
- Posted April 11, 2018
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New Trends in the Higher Education: Renewable Energy at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering
- Holon Institute Of Technology
Renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies are the key for creating a clean energy future for not only the nation, but the world.World Energy Consumption relies heavily on coal, oil, …
- Posted March 22, 2018
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Maturation of sustainability in engineering faculties – From emerging issue to strategy?
- Universite Libre de Bruxelles (Brussels Region)
- Universidad de Chile (Region Metropolitana)
Although higher Education Institutions (HEIs) have seen a blossoming of sustainability initiatives of various kinds in recent years, the variety of institutional and socio-economic contexts brings about an equally plural …
- Posted March 22, 2018
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Case Study: Using a Service-Learning Course to Reinforce the Three Pillars of Sustainability
- University of Mississippi (MS)
Service-learning courses at the university level provide a unique opportunity for students to learn about sustainability. The senior and graduate level elective course Service-Learning for Water Treatment at the University …
- Posted March 9, 2018
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Compilation of Sustainable Engineering Syllabi
- Syracuse University (NY)
The Center for Sustainable Engineering at Syracuse University compiled syllabi from 65 courses focused on sustainable engineering as part of an EPA-funded project to determine the status of sustainable engineering …
- Posted March 6, 2018
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Avoid, Control, Succumb, or Balance: Engineering Students’ Approaches to a Wicked Sustainability Problem
- Chalmers University of Technology
- University of Gothenburg
Wicked sustainability problems (WSPs) are an important and particularly challenging type of problem. Science and engineering education can play an important role in preparing students to deal with such problems, …
- Posted Feb. 12, 2018
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Transportation Sustainability Research Center
- University of California, Berkeley (CA)
The Transportation Sustainability Research Center was formed to study the economic, social, environmental, and technological aspects of sustainable transportation.
- Posted Feb. 5, 2018
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Engineering Sustainable Community Relationships
- Indiana University South Bend (IN)
What can engineering students offer sustainability? What will they gain from sustainability? Providing engineering students sustainability experience is a priceless investment. By learning to take a triple bottom line approach …
- Posted Dec. 1, 2017
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Art and Science Collaboration: The Key to a Sustainable Future
- Antioch College (OH)
- Pacific Northwest College of Art (OR)
- Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, Camden Campus (NJ)
- AASHE (MA)
This webinar is dedicated to art and science collaboration. As this topic has increased in importance to both artistic and scientific communities, Art and Science Collaboration: The Key to a …
- Posted Nov. 2, 2017
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Bates College Students Install Solar Panels on Research Faciltiy
- Bates College (ME)
Working with local solar installer Revision Energy, Bates College students work on the roof of our Shortridge Research Facility to install enough solar panels to cover 100% of the building's …
- Posted Oct. 20, 2017
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Sustainability Science and Engineering: The Emergence of a New Metadiscipline
- American Chemical Society (DC)
A case is made for growth of a new metadiscipline of sustainability science and engineering. This new field integrates industrial, social, and environmental processes in a global context. The skills …
- Posted Oct. 20, 2017
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Smith College Study Group on Climate Change
- Smith College (MA)
Here are several photos that we were utilized in the Report of the Smith College Study Group on Climate Change to illustrate campus work and initiatives in sustainability, including the …
- Posted Oct. 10, 2017
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A persuasive feedback support system for energy conservation and carbon emission reduction in campus residential buildings
There is a need for energy conservation mechanisms, especially in university campuses, as students do not have any direct feedback on their energy consumptions, which leads to excess usages. There …
- Posted June 7, 2017
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Branding our Waste: Creating College-Specific Recycling Signage through Collaboration
- Red River College Polytechnic (MB)
In an ongoing effort to improve the effectiveness of our waste and recycling programs, Red River College set about redesigning our hallway waste and recycling signage (Pitch In signs) in …
- Posted May 22, 2017
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Novel Solution to University's Pool and Shower Heating
- University of South Florida (Tampa) (FL)
The plan is to install a localized, state of the art heating system for Campus Recreation’s pool and shower systems. The project would involve disconnecting the central boiler heating system …
- Posted May 22, 2017
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Students Spark Solar
- University of Minnesota, Duluth (MN)
A group of ten students focused in various areas of study from across the University of Minnesota Duluth campus came together to form the Solar University Network Delegation and advance …
- Posted May 22, 2017
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Energy and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reductions at the University of Calgary
- University of Calgary (AB)
At University of Calgary, our buildings are very large contributors to our greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. With the goal of being a leading Canadian post-secondary institution in the area of …
- Posted May 22, 2017
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Using classroom schedule data to reduce energy consumption
- Rochester Institute of Technology (NY)
Most Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning systems (HVAC) are designed to provide a ventilation based on the assumption that the rooms are fully occupied, when real occupancy is most often …
- Posted May 22, 2017
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Designing a Photovoltaic Array for Smith College
- Smith College (MA)
The development of distributed solar energy is an opportunity for individuals and institutions to support the growth of the clean energy economy, lower their carbon footprint, promote energy security, and …
- Posted May 22, 2017
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Solar Garden Partnership: A Renewable Energy Innovation
- Grand Valley State University (MI)
- Consumers Energy
Grand Valley State University (GVSU) began a renewable energy project in partnership with its local utility, Consumers Energy, after the Michigan Public Service Commission approved a Solar Garden program. This …
- Posted May 19, 2017
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The University of Virginia as a Living Lab for Solar Energy
- University of Virginia (VA)
Over the next five years, The University of Virginia hopes to install 1-2 megawatts of solar PV on grounds. To help prioritize projects, UVA turned to the School of Engineering …
- Posted May 18, 2017
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Using role-playing games to broaden engineering education
- Chalmers University of Technology
Purpose: In today’s complex society, there is an increasing demand to include a wider set of skills in engineering curricula, especially skills related to policy, society and sustainable development. …
- Posted May 15, 2017
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Integrating Sustainability with Education and Community Engagement at USF
- University of South Florida (Tampa) (FL)
The University of South Florida's Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering has created several community and international programs for students to engage in sustainability projects. Three projects explored in the …
- Posted May 15, 2017
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Comparison of Occupant Behavior in a Traditional, Green Featured, and LEED Certified Building Case
- Virginia Tech (VA)
In developed nations, 20-40% of greenhouse gas emissions and more than one-third of energy consumption are attributable to buildings. Among various available strategies, the building sector has the greatest potential …
- Posted May 11, 2017
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Temple Tiny House
- Temple University (PA)
The Temple University Tiny House project is a student designed and student constructed sustainable building located at Temple Community Garden on main campus. Completed in spring 2017, the 175 square …
- Posted May 11, 2017
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A Rubric to Analyze Student Abilities to Engage in Sustainable Design
- Georgia Institute of Technology (GA)
- James Madison University (VA)
- The Citadel (SC)
As engineering programs have begun to infuse sustainability into their undergraduate curricula, assessment tools are needed to further inform these reform efforts. The goal of this project was to demonstrate …
- Posted May 1, 2017
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Bike-Powered Smoothie Maker
- Florida Gulf Coast University (FL)
During our Earth Day event, students had the opportunity to make their own bike-powered smoothie. Our engineering students built the system, as a part of their class project.
- Posted April 27, 2017
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Central Community College Hastings Wind Turbine Tour
- Central Community College (NE)
Students, staff, and community members enjoyed a presentation on the new 1.7 MW wind turbine at Central Community College Hastings from the Bluestem Energy Solutions project manager.
Also at Central …
- Posted April 27, 2017
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INhouse : a design|build project focused on collaboration, student engagement, and situational design
- California Polytechnic State University (CA)
INhouse was a net-zero residence designed by a collaborative Cal Poly San Luis Obispo team in response to the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2015.
The Solar Decathlon is …
- Posted April 24, 2017
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Sharing the Load: Aggregating Renewable Energy Purchases with Others
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MA)
- AASHE (MA)
- Coho Climate Advisors (MD)
The idea of pooling resources to increase bargaining power is not new. But it is being newly applied to renewable energy purchases. Now, no matter the size or location of …
- Posted March 9, 2017
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Integration of sustainability in engineering education: Why is PBL an answer?
Purpose - Education for sustainable development (ESD) is one of the challenges engineering education currently faces. Engineering education needs to revise and change its curriculum to integrate ESD principles and …
- Posted Feb. 17, 2017
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Using module-based learning methods to introduce sustainable manufacturing in engineering curriculum
- Auburn University (AL)
- Syracuse University (NY)
- Texas A&M University (TX)
- University of Texas at Austin (TX)
- Wayne State University (MI)
Purpose - Sustainable manufacturing may be defined as the creation of manufactured products that use processes that are non-polluting, conserve energy and natural resources, and are economically sound and safe …
- Posted Feb. 13, 2017
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Evaluation of teaching approach and student learning in a multidisciplinary sustainable engineering course
- Iowa State University (IA)
Teaching sustainability concepts to multidisciplinary classes of engineering students is challenging due to their diverse background and discipline-specific skill set and the interdisciplinary nature of the sustainability issues at stake. …
- Posted Feb. 6, 2017
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Are we educating engineers for sustainability?: Comparison between obtained competences and Swedish industry's needs
- Chalmers University of Technology
Purpose – The aim of this study is to contribute to the quality improvement and long‐term strategic development of education for sustainable development (ESD) in engineering education curricula.
Design/methodology/approach – …
- Posted Feb. 6, 2017
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An overview of life cycle assessment (LCA) and research-based teaching in renewable and sustainable energy education
Engineers working as designers, managers and policy-makers play a key role in decision-making got sustainable energy solutions. Life cycle assessment (LCA) is a key decision-making and benchmarking tool used for …
- Posted Dec. 1, 2016
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Student-led Technical Design Projects: From Conception to Implementation
- Engineers for a Sustainable World (CO)
Engineering students are often interested in contributing directly to sustainability in their communities by conducting local technical projects. In this interactive workshop, Engineers for a Sustainable World (ESW), a non-profit …
- Posted Nov. 18, 2016
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Development of a hands-on toolkit to support integration of ecodesign in engineering programmes
In recent years, the integration of sustainable development in higher education has received a growing amount of attention. During the last decade, initiatives have aimed at integrating sustainable development at …
- Posted Oct. 28, 2016
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Sustainability and Built Environment: The role of Higher Education in Architecture and Building Engineering
The sustainability paradigm implies a cultural shift in order to really change the world and society. Education, and specifically higher education, plays the crucial role of preparing students to be …
- Posted Oct. 13, 2016
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Student Perceptions of Sustainability Education in Civil and Environmental Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology
- Georgia Institute of Technology (GA)
For sustainable engineering to contribute to sustainability, curricular reforms are needed to train sustainability-conscious engineers. Examining student perceptions of sustainability education can provide insights for benchmarking the current quality of …
- Posted Oct. 3, 2016
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Mohawk Energy Research Centre
- Mohawk College (ON)
An Engineering Technology student monitors a solar panel as part of the Mohawk Energy Research Centre (MERC).
- Posted Sept. 12, 2016
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SUNY Polytechnic Institute Sustainability Path
- State University of New York Polytechnic Institute (NY)
Solar PV and small wind turbine demonstration project funded by SUNY Small Grant Sustainability Fund
- Posted Sept. 12, 2016
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Ecoroof Management Plan
- Portland State University (OR)
The Broadway Residence Hall at Portland State University received LEED Silver certification in 2004,with a combination of sustainable construction practices and green building features, including a 18,000 square foot ecoroof, …
- Posted Sept. 9, 2016
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Master of Engineering Leadership (MEL) in Integrated Water Management
- The University of British Columbia (BC)
The Master of Engineering Leadership (MEL) in Integrated Water Management is an intensive one-year degree program that will enable you to spearhead initiatives focused on water use, treatment, research and …
- Posted Aug. 29, 2016
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Master of Engineering Leadership (MEL) in Green Bio-Products
- The University of British Columbia (BC)
The Master of Engineering Leadership (MEL) in Green Bio-Products is an intensive one-year degree program that equips students with the technical and leadership skills required to contribute to the growing …
- Posted Aug. 29, 2016
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Master of Engineering Leadership (MEL) in Clean Energy Engineering
- The University of British Columbia (BC)
The Master of Engineering Leadership (MEL) in Clean Energy Engineering is an intensive one-year degree program for engineers and environmental science graduates who want to advance their careers in the …
- Posted Aug. 29, 2016
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Bitten by the Green Design Bug
According to U.S. News & World Report, "sustainability sensibility is sweeping through and transforming the curricula in America's colleges of engineering, as more educators emphasize the importance of designs …
- Posted Aug. 24, 2016
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