EOP Kickoff Workshop – Fall 2024

Aug. 30^th, 2024

University of Michigan-Dearborn

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Part I – Intro. To EOP, Workshop Structure, and Introductions

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EOP in Brief

�What is EOP?

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What is EOP?

• Definition: The EOP Framework is a comprehensive guide designed to integrate sustainability-focused learning outcomes into engineering education.
• Purpose: To equip engineers with the necessary skills and knowledge to address environmental and societal challenges through sustainable practices.
• Need for Sustainability: Engineers play a critical role in shaping our world; incorporating sustainability ensures responsible and forward-thinking design and innovation.
• Impact: Sustainable engineering can significantly reduce environmental impact while enhancing societal well-being.

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Historical Context

• Development History: Initiated in 2017, developed through extensive collaboration among academics and professionals.

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• Milestones: Official framework launched in 2020, with revisions based on stakeholder feedback and pilot testing in 2022.

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Introductions

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Workshop Structure

Workshop Participants and Facilitators

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Sustainability Program

Our Great Resources on Campus

Hub for Teaching and Learning

Workshop Structure

• A Brief Dive:
• The EOP Learning Outcomes through the nine key topics and their correspondence with:
• The ABET Outcomes
• UN SDG Goals

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• A QuickStart Guide for Your Courses

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• Ramp up, Q&A, and the Next Steps

https://engineeringforoneplanet.org/resources/

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A 10 Minute Break

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Part II - A Brief Dive Into the Framework

Core and Advanced Learning Outcomes

• 92 Learning Outcomes: Divided into core and advanced categories, these outcomes target essential and more sophisticated aspects of sustainability in engineering.

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• Significance: These outcomes are designed to prepare students for challenges in sustainability they will face as professionals.

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Nine Key Topics

• Let’s look at an example.

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The Nine Key Topics

• 92 Learning Outcomes: All fall inside nine key topics. A clear mapping with ABET outcomes.

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The Nine Key Topics

• Systems Thinking: Fundamental to understanding complex interactions in engineering tasks within ecological and societal contexts.

• Environmental Literacy: Understanding environmental impact, sustainability practices, and ecological balance.

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• Responsible Business and Economy: How sustainable practices can be incorporated into business models and economic decisions within engineering.

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• Env. Impact Assessment: Importance of assessing environmental impacts in all engineering projects.

The Nine Key Topics

• Materials Selection: Choosing materials that minimize environmental impact throughout their lifecycle.

• Design Considerations: Incorporating sustainability into the design process to create more efficient, durable, and environmentally friendly products.

• Critical Thinking: How to approach engineering problems with a mindset that values creative, sustainable solutions.

• Communication and Team Work: Importance of effective communication and teamwork in achieving sustainable engineering goals.

• Social Responsibility: Engineers must advocate for and practice inclusivity, equity, and justice in all aspects of their work.

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Discussion

How many of these are already included in your course?

(ASU Interactive Excel and our own Python Tool)

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Example: The Nine Key Topics and the ABET Outcomes

Systems Thinking

EOP: Understand and apply systems-level thinking.

ABET: Outcomes 2, 4, 7

Example: The Nine Key Topics and the ABET Outcomes

Environmental Literacy

EOP: Understand the life-cycle impacts of engineering decisions.

ABET: Outcomes 2, 4, 6

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A 10 Minute Break

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Part III - A QuickStart Guide for Your Courses

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Step 1

What ABET outcomes do you assess in your designated course? Through which homework/lab/project do you assess this outcome?

Example: Circuits Analysis (ABET 2, 4)

One of the existing homework assignments or the labs: Designing a simple lighting circuit using a power source, resistor, and LED. �

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Step 2

Identify a suitable EOP topic area close to your identified assessment tool. You can start by looking at p. 26 of the EOP framework document.

Example: Let’s say it is Topic: EIA and Core Learning Outcome: 4

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Step 3

Modify the original homework/project/lab to include the elements of the identified CLO.

Example

Consider all the nontechnical factors involved in the engineering design process (here, the lighting circuit). Consider these prompts: What factors did you include in your decision process? Did you think about material sourcing? Environmental impacts such as carbon emissions or waste energy costs? Community needs or impacts of the above on vulnerable populations?

Modify the assessment tool by asking the students to include the following analysis in their assessment: How will you deal with trade-offs between both technical and non-technical factors? �

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Resource for You and Your Students

https://venturewell.org/tools/

Resources for Further Digging into the EOP Framework

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• A Collection of Many Examples

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• A Quickstart Activity Guide

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• Self-Assessment Form drafts have been shared with you in Google Drive (with pre-survey and post-survey).

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• ASU course metric assessment and UMD Python tool

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Congrats! You’ve got the first draft of an EOP-integrated project!

Ramp up, Q&A, and the Next Steps

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