The majority of Prof. Bielefeldt's research focuses on engineering education including: ethics, social responsibility, community engagement, and sustainability. In addition, the recruiting and retention of students (particularly women) into engineering, teaching core engineering knowledge and professional skills, self efficacy, and identity are inter-related themes. She is mentoring PhD students researching: community engagement and service activities of military engineers; nanolearning; engineering entrepreneurship education. A research project funded by an NSF ADVANCE grant in collaboration with PIs at other institutions is aimed to support women of color faculty members in environmental engineering, and the appropriate valuation of community engaged research. She is also collaborating on research exploring innovation self-efficacy among engineering students, and intersections with neurodiversity.
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sustainability education, engineering ethics, social responsibility
WATER CHARACTERISTICS.
Research Journal of the Water Pollution Control Federation.
361-363.
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Teaching
courses taught
COEN 3930 - Engineering Internship/Co-op
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Summer 2021 / Summer 2024
Students enrolled in this course participate in a pre-approved internship or cooperative education program with an employer that allows them to explore the relationship between theory and practice and demonstrate evidence of significant learning (e.g., academic assignments and employer/sponsor evaluations). Credits may apply towards BS or BA degree program in CEAS, please check with the department for specifics (even if student has multiple enrollments in this course and/or COEN 4950). Students should contact the CEAS Extracurricular Programs Manager for more information. Minimum 2.00 cumulative GPA is required.
CVEN 1317 - Introduction to Civil and Environmental Engineering
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Fall 2018 / Fall 2019 / Fall 2020 / Fall 2021 / Fall 2022 / Fall 2023 / Fall 2024
Surveys the broad subject of civil and environmental engineering and professional practice. Includes the subdisciplines of structures, water resources, geotechnics, transportation, environment, and construction. Discusses professional ethics, important skills for engineers, and the engineering design process as it fulfills multiple objectives.
CVEN 4434 - Environmental Engineering Design
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Spring 2019 / Spring 2020
Examines the design of facilities for the treatment of municipal water and wastewater, hazardous industrial waste, contaminated environmental sites and sustainable sanitation in developing countries. Economic, societal and site specific criteria impacting designs are emphasized. Same as EVEN 4434.
CVEN 4474 - Hazardous and Industrial Waste Management
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Spring 2018 / Fall 2019
Evaluates processes used for treatment of wastes requiring special handling and disposal: toxic organic chemicals, heavy metals, acidic, caustic and radioactive waste material. Discusses techniques for destruction, immobilization and resource recovery and assessment of environmental impact of treatment process end products. Same as CVEN 5474.
CVEN 4897 - Professional Issues in Civil Engineering
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Fall 2018 / Fall 2019
Educates students about the knowledge and skills required for professional civil engineers. Students learn about the path to a professional license, prepare for the FE exam, analyze a situation involving multiple conflicting ethical interests, identify aspects of sustainability in civil engineering projects, and understand the role of project management, public policy, business and public administration, and leadership in civil engineering.
CVEN 5474 - Hazardous and Industrial Waste Management
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Spring 2018 / Fall 2019
Evaluates processes used for treatment of wastes requiring special handling and disposal: toxic organic chemicals, heavy metals, acidic, caustic and radioactive waste material. Discusses techniques for destruction, immobilization and resource recovery and assessment of environmental impact of treatment process end products. Same as CVEN 4474.
CVEN 5514 - Bioremediation
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Spring 2018
Advanced study on biological processes used to treat toxic organic and inorganic compounds contained in contaminated water, air, and soil; design and evaluation of in situ toxic compound biotransformation; fundaments of phytoremediation; critical reviews of current literature on bioremediation. Recommended prerequisite: CVEN 4484 or CVEN 5424 or CVEN 5484. Same as EVEN 5514.
ENED 5100 - Foundations of Engineering Education 1
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Fall 2024
This course is designed to prepare students for future courses and careers in engineering education. Explores the history, philosophy, and foundations of engineering education within social, political, and economic contexts. Introduces the field of engineering education research (EER) and the conduct of EER.
ENED 6999 - Graduate Seminar in Engineering Education
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Fall 2024
Brings contemporary issues in Engineering Education Research (EER) into the classroom via analysis of journal papers and guest speakers from academia, industry, and the corporate world. Examples of topics include research methods, learning theories, learning outcomes evaluation, policy issues, recruitment for diversity, student and faculty retention, and technology integration. Students will learn to critique engineering education research and will demonstrate knowledge of contemporary issues in engineering education research. May be repeated up to 3 total credit hours.
ENEN 4600 - Interdisciplinary Energy Engineering Projects
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Spring 2019 / Spring 2020
Prepares students to analyze energy systems from technical, economic, and policy perspectives with project topics varying by semester. Provides historical and contemporary context of the energy landscape. Emphasizes application of engineering fundamentals for the design and evaluation of real world energy systems. Projects will be completed by working in interdisciplinary teams.
EVEN 4434 - Environmental Engineering Design
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Spring 2019 / Spring 2020
Examines the design of facilities for the treatment of municipal water and wastewater, hazardous industrial waste, contaminated environmental sites and sustainable sanitation in developing countries. Economic, societal and site specific criteria impacting designs are emphasized. Same as CVEN 4434.
GEEN 1400 - Engineering Projects
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Fall 2020 / Fall 2021 / Fall 2022 / Fall 2023
First-year students solve real engineering design problems in interdisciplinary teams. Design projects vary by section. Curriculum focuses on iterative design process, teamwork and team dynamics, supporting design with testing and analysis, and technical writing. Completed projects are exhibited at an end-of-semester design expo. Students are responsible for contributing towards their design project budget, workshop costs, and course arduino kit (approximately $125). Degree credit not granted for this course and ASTR 2500, ASEN 1400, ASEN 1403 and ECEN 1400.
GEEN 3024 - Materials Science for Engineers
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Spring 2021 / Spring 2022 / Spring 2023 / Spring 2024
Examines structure, properties, processing and uses of metallic, polymeric, ceramic and composite materials. Specific topics covered include perfect and imperfect solids, phase equilibria, transformation kinetics, mechanical and electrical behavior and failure modes. Approach incorporates both materials science and materials engineering applications. Degree credit not granted for this course and MCEN 2024. Formerly GEEN 2024.
