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Autor/inn/en | Jin, Guang; Bierma, Thomas |
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Titel | Sustainability Education and Civic Engagement through Integration of Undergraduate Research with Service Learning |
Quelle | In: Science Education and Civic Engagement, 15 (2023) 1, S.17-21 (5 Seiten)
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Sprache | englisch |
Dokumenttyp | gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz |
Schlagwörter | Sustainability; Environmental Education; Civics; Undergraduate Students; Student Research; Service Learning; Science Projects; Fuels; Sanitation; Science and Society; Scientific Research; Outcomes of Education |
Abstract | Integrating service learning with undergraduate research, the student biodiesel project converted all waste vegetable oil (WVO) from campus dining centers into a sustainable biofuel used by campus vehicles, allowing half of the campus diesel energy needs to be met by a material (WVO) that was formerly a waste. Biodiesel reduced air pollution from campus diesel vehicles, including the emission of greenhouse gases. This project connected students to their community and increased students' awareness of the "social/economic" aspects of environmental challenges in the world around them. Students felt a "great sense of responsibility to make a real product that would make a difference" in the real world. Students who participated in the research course became teaching assistants for another regular course in which biodiesel production was a component. This allowed biodiesel to be produced sustainably and provided additional students with hands-on bioenergy experience. Specific challenges and suggestions for future practices are also reported. (As Provided). |
Anmerkungen | National Center for Science and Civic Engagement. 114 Post Street, Saugerties, NY 12477. Web site: http://new.seceij.net/ |
Erfasst von | ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC |
Update | 2024/1/01 |