Vision Plan: Letter of Intent

Innovation in Education: P
Emerging Technologies and Research:
Residential and Community Campus:
Resources, Size, and Composition: S
Other Areas of Impact: S

Project Title: Engineering Alive: Web-Based Support for Educators in Engineering and the Sciences

Abstract: A web site devoted to topics in engineering will be developed, serving as a resource for secondary and undergraduate students and teachers. The hierarchy of this 'living book' will permit organization across the entire breadth of engineering:

Volumes - disciplines: e.g. chemical, civil, electrical
Chapters - subdisciplines: e.g. environmental, geotechnical, transportation
Sections - topics areas: air pollution, groundwater, wastewater treatment
Modules - topics: grit chambers, activated sludge, residuals

A template will be followed including background information, scientific concepts, engineering design and example applications, while providing uniformity of presentation. Partnering with industry and implementation of a web-marketing program will make the effort self-supporting within three years. Always growing, always new this project is aptly entitled, "Engineering Alive"!

Project Leader Name: Martin T. Auer
Project Leader Dept: Civil & Environmental Engineering
Project Leader Email: mtauer@mtu.edu
Project Leader Phone: 487-2799
Lead #1 Name: Kurt G. Paterson
Lead #1 Dept: Civil & Environmental Engineering
Lead #1 Email: paterson@mtu.edu
Lead #1 Phone: 487-3493
Lead #2 Name: Bernard D. Alkire
Lead #2 Dept: Civil & Environmental Engineering
Lead #2 Email: balkire@mtu.edu
Lead #2 Phone: 487-2562
Lead #3 Name: Kris G. Mattila
Lead #3 Dept: Civil & Environmental Engineering
Lead #3 Email: mattila@mtu.edu
Lead #3 Phone: 487-2523

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