The wastewater treatment field is increasing its emphasis on energy and resource recovery, while still prioritizing environmental protection. In this vein, there growing interest in integration of algae cultivation as a means to produce bioenergy also removing dissolved nutrients. This paper assesses algae-mediated removal estrogenic steroid hormones, which an important but previously undocumented water quality benefit for municipal livestock waste facilities, because these entities...

Agricultural industrialization, Green Revolution technologies, environmental change and civil conflicts have all been cited as contributing to the erosion of crop biodiversity. An additional factor is in characteristics markets, including distance market. Proponents sustainable agriculture claim that one benefit local food systems preservation This paper explores claim, examining Ohio orchardists' understanding valuation apple varieties relating these Growers provided lists then performed...

Abstract As engineering and technology continue to evolve, so should the use of such innovations in pedagogy. Standard course learning modules have not often utilized assist principles concepts; that is, until COVID-19 pandemic required teachers students more frequently a virtual teaching/learning environment. Therefore, it is even critical now pedagogy be adapted incorporate classroom enhance student complex concepts. In this study, team Civil Engineering professors has set out into their...

Hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL) is of interest in producing liquid fuels from organic waste, but the process also creates appreciable quantities aqueous co-product (ACP) containing high concentrations regulated wastewater pollutants (e.g., carbon, nitrogen (N), and phosphorus (P)). Previous literature has not emphasized characterization, management, or possible valorization ACP wastewaters. This study aims to evaluate one approach management via recovery valuable scarce materials....

As the global temperature and rapid urbanization continue to rise, urban heat islands (UHIs) also increase across world. Following equity concept, UHIs disproportionately impact disadvantaged or overburdened communities. Green infrastructure (GI) has been at forefront of UHI mitigation efforts, including nature-based solutions like parks, pervious open spaces, wooded areas, green roofs, rain gardens, shade trees. In this paper, we use a lens analyze community perceptions intersection climate...

The coronavirus disease 2019, or COVID-19, has impacted countless aspects of everyday life since it was declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organization in March 2020. From societal to economic impacts, COVID-19 and its variants will leave lasting impact on our society world. During height pandemic, became increasingly evident that indices, such as Center for Disease Control's (CDC) Social Vulnerability Index (SVI), were instrumental predicting vulnerabilities within community....

Abstract Engineering educators are continually striving to develop teaching tools that engagestudents’ imaginations, provide a platform for integrating modern technology into theundergraduate curriculum, and address pressing societal needs. In recent years, spurred by thedeclining condition of the environment, engineering have begun incorporateconcepts green sustainability undergraduate education. Through theperspective students who completed newly developed,environmentally conscious...

Coastal resilience, risk analysis, disaster recovery, and hazard mitigation are all vital concepts to the functioning of coastal regions. This research aimed adapt most recent recovery resilience functions developed for residential homes by considering measurable factors that known influence including available resources preparedness. The loss function damaged hurricanes was adapted account multiple hazards. model through this study investigated resiliency individual across several...

Abstract Research shows that women constitute half the workforce in U.S.; however, only occupy about a quarter of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) jobs. In last twenty years, many educators researchers have worked to develop strategies programs increase participation STEM careers. strategic intervention at middle school-level can great impacts on female students' perspectives careers fields. At Rowan University, Society Women Engineers: Engineers Training (SWEET)...

Service-learning is a high-impact practice that fosters civic responsibility by providing opportunities to connect student learning in the classroom with real-world experiences community.Studying abroad provides students learn how navigate different cultures, work diverse peers, and gain new perspectives global awareness.The Mercer on Mission (MOM) program at University Macon, GA bridges servicelearning short-term, faculty-led study provide transformative for through academic instruction,...

Abstract First-generation college students face considerable obstacles to success, including a lack of role models in the family, familial mentoring and support, familiarity with climate, and, generally, lower socioeconomic status. For most part, first-generation carry an invisible minority mark. As such, they may share other statuses sense “otherness” from mainstream student, consequent self-confidence -efficacy, weaker academic achievement, uncertainty future plans their majors, being part...

Agricultural industrialization, Green Revolution technologies, environmental change and civil conflicts have all been cited as contributing to the erosion of crop biodiversity. An additional factor is in characteristics markets, including distance market. Proponents sustainable agriculture claim that one benefit local food systems preservation This paper explores claim, examining Ohio orchardists' understanding valuation apple varieties relating these Growers provided lists then performed...

Geotechnical engineering subjects can be perceived by some students as difficult when proper teaching methods are not used. This may due to the fact that soil and rocks complex, heterogeneous materials, geotechnical design involves significant uncertainties. Prior research works indicate it is important demonstrate social relevance of topic its interesting applications. study aims develop diverse hands-on activities attract high school into field engineering. The team developed a class...

The optimized, tailored approaches in the design of wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) minimize expenditure resources, increase effectiveness, and prolong useful life infrastructure. In this study, grit characteristics were evaluated over course one year at headworks collection network Atlantic County Utilities Authority (ACUA) WWTP, located New Jersey, USA. mixed ACUA WWTP can be characterized as particles prevalently fine sand size range with high content organic matter, low fraction...