ASEE Engineering for One Planet Mini Grant

Byrne (PI), Taylor ASEE EOP Mini-Grant Abstract Recently, University of Kentucky Civil Engineering (CE) created a required undergraduate course (CE 218: Sustainable Engineering) to focus on sustainability. Building on this, we believe training sustainability-minded students will be most successful if topics are integrated throughout the full undergraduate curriculum. To this end, we plan to pilot integrating EOP outcomes in CE 303 (Construction Engineering) with the goal of using 303 as a model for other courses. In CE 303, we anticipate integrating EOP outcomes related to Responsible Business and Economy, Social Responsibility, and Critical Thinking. Anticipated outcomes include: (1) revised materials for CE 218 to introduce overarching EOP framework, (2) revised materials for CE 303 to integrate EOP outcomes, (3) map of EOP outcomes to existing undergraduate courses, (4) a CE faculty presentation about opportunities for implementing the EOP framework, and (5) a guidance document for faculty interested in integrating EOP. In addition to impacting students in CE 303 and 218, we hope this project provides a foundation for conversations and practical support for integrating sustainability concepts throughout the curriculum.