Environmental technology education in Portugal: analysis and perspectives

The scope of the present communication is the current status of environmental engineering in Portugal. The different approaches concerning the environmental engineering courses available at undergraduate levels as well as some post-graduation studies are described. Furthermore, an analysis based on strengths, weakness, opportunities and trend issues regarding the environmental engineering profession in Portugal is presented.

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Environmental engineering education at Ghent University, Flanders (Belgium)

Water Science & Technology ◽

10.2166/wst.2004.0502 ◽

2004 ◽

Vol 49 (8) ◽

pp. 117-124

Author(s):

K. Demeestere ◽

J. Dewulf ◽

C. Janssen ◽

H. Van Langenhove

Keyword(s):

Engineering Education ◽

Engineering Students ◽

Environmental Engineering ◽

Current Status ◽

Environmental Technology ◽

Master Of Science ◽

European Universities ◽

Research Activities ◽

Current Implementation ◽

Main Components

Since the 1980s, environmental engineering education has been a rapidly growing discipline in many universities. This paper discusses the history, the current status and the near future of environmental engineering education at Ghent University. This university, with about 50% of the Flemish university environmental engineering students, can be considered as representative for the situation in Flanders, Belgium. In contrast to many other universities, environmental engineering education at Ghent University does not have its historical roots in civil engineering, but has been developed from the curricula organized by the former Faculty of Agricultural Sciences. As part of a reorganisation of the education and research activities at this faculty, a curriculum leading to the degree of “bio-engineer in environmental technology” was established in 1991. This curriculum covers a 5-year study and is constructed around 8 main components. Exchange of students with other European universities, e.g. within the Socrates framework, has become a prominent aspect of student life and education. This paper also briefly describes the employment opportunities of graduated bio-engineers in environmental technology. Finally, the current implementation of the bachelor's-master's structure, leading to a “master of science in environmental technology” degree is summarized.

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International evaluation of current and future requirements for environmental engineering education

Water Science & Technology ◽

10.2166/wst.2004.0476 ◽

2004 ◽

Vol 49 (8) ◽

pp. 11-18 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

E. Morgenroth ◽

G.T. Daigger ◽

A. Ledin ◽

J. Keller

Keyword(s):

Engineering Education ◽

Interdisciplinary Teams ◽

Environmental Engineering ◽

Current Status ◽

Engineering Profession ◽

Science And Society ◽

Engineering Problems ◽

Future Challenges ◽

Fundamental Education ◽

Environmental Requirements

The field of environmental engineering is developing as a result of changing environmental requirements. In response, environmental engineering education (E3) needs to ensure that it provides students with the necessary tools to address these challenges. In this paper the current status and future development of E3 is evaluated based on a questionnaire sent to universities and potential employers of E3 graduates. With increasing demands on environmental quality, the complexity of environmental engineering problems to be solved can be expected to increase. To find solutions environmental engineers will need to work in interdisciplinary teams. Based on the questionnaire there was a broad agreement that the best way to prepare students for these future challenges is to provide them with a fundamental education in basic sciences and related engineering fields. Many exciting developments in the environmental engineering profession will be located at the interface between engineering, science, and society. Aspects of all three areas need to be included in E3 and the student needs to be exposed to the tensions associated with linking the three.

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Bottlenecks in Expanding Science and Technology Education in Nepal: An Exploratory Study

Education Research International ◽

10.1155/2021/8886941 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 2021 ◽

pp. 1-10

Author(s):

Man Kumar Dhamala ◽

Madan Koirala ◽

Ram Prasad Khatiwada ◽

Rashila Deshar

Keyword(s):

Higher Education ◽

Science Education ◽

Human Resources ◽

Technology Education ◽

Management Practices ◽

Science And Technology ◽

Secondary Data ◽

Current Status ◽

Science And Technology Education ◽

Study Results

Higher education and research for socioeconomic development are well recognized in developed and developing countries. Studies have shown that a high participation rate in higher education with a high share of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education is critical for competitiveness in the global market. Nepal would not fulfill people’s aspirations for prosperity by perpetuating the status quo scenario of the education system. This study aimed at exploring and assessing the factors influencing science and technology education in Nepal and tried to assess the current status of science education and critically examine the factors affecting the development of science education in Nepal. The study used both primary and secondary data. The primary source of data is from interviews, observations, focused group discussions, and semistructured questionnaires. Secondary data were collected from National Examination Board, universities, colleges, and campuses. The study found a decreasing trend of student enrollment in science and technology (S&T) education in Nepal. In addition, the results revealed a decreasing trend of women students, so it should be taken as a matter of concern. Some key bottlenecks identified were insufficient and broken physical infrastructures (classrooms, laboratories, and libraries); inadequate and incapable human resources; and improper management practices. However, the study results show positive perceptions of society towards S&T education in Nepal. The study recommends developing modern infrastructures, building human resources, and improving management practices for better S&T education.

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Recent studies in environmental applications of ultrasoundA paper submitted to the Journal of Environmental Engineering and Science.

Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering ◽

10.1139/l09-068 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 36 (11) ◽

pp. 1849-1858 ◽

Cited By ~ 13

Author(s):

Thuy Duong Pham ◽

Reena Amatya Shrestha ◽

Jurate Virkutyte ◽

Mika Sillanpää

Keyword(s):

Environmental Analysis ◽

Low Cost ◽

Environmentally Friendly ◽

Environmental Engineering ◽

Toxic Chemicals ◽

Environmental Applications ◽

Air Purification ◽

Sediment Remediation ◽

Environmental Technology ◽

Sludge Treatment

As a young, new, and rapidly growing science, the applications of ultrasound in environmental technology hold a promising future. Compared with conventional methods, ultrasonication can bring several benefits such as environmentally friendly (no toxic chemicals are used or produced), low cost, and compact (allowing on-site treatment). Beside an overview on ultrasonic background, this paper summarizes main findings and innovations of recent studies that used ultrasound in environmental analysis, water and sludge treatment, soil and sediment remediation, and air purification.

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Environmental technology education: Models for international collaboration

Marine Pollution Bulletin ◽

10.1016/0025-326x(94)90691-2 ◽

1994 ◽

Vol 29 (6-12) ◽

pp. 580-583

Author(s):

Michael Søgaard Jørgensen

Keyword(s):

Technology Education ◽

International Collaboration ◽

Environmental Technology

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Forging New Frontiers

Journal of the IEST ◽

10.17764/jiet.51.1.j2u080889430p003 ◽

2008 ◽

Vol 51 (1) ◽

pp. 1-5

Author(s):

Diana Granitto

Keyword(s):

Environmental Engineering ◽

Engineering Profession ◽

Contamination Control ◽

The Past ◽

Space Age

By 1958, the nascent environmental engineering profession had moved from wartime activities into the space age, and this journal began documenting the evolution of an industry. Over the past five decades and under as many titles, the Journal has witnessed advances into contamination control, ecological sciences, and nanotechnology, to name a few.

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Development of Environmental Engineering Education in Developing Countries

Water Science & Technology ◽

10.2166/wst.1987.0220 ◽

1987 ◽

Vol 19 (3-4) ◽

pp. 401-407

Author(s):

Shamin Ahmad

Keyword(s):

Developing Countries ◽

Engineering Education ◽

Research Work ◽

Education Programme ◽

Environmental Engineering ◽

Engineering Profession ◽

Undergraduate Level ◽

Know How ◽

Engineering Problems ◽

And Training

Environmental engineering education should include appropriate curricula, courses and subject materials relevant to the needs of the society. Emphasis on environmental engineering should be laid at the undergraduate level, but to develop local capabilities both for the present and the future it is essential to develop post-graduate education and training for young engineers and a continuing education programme for senior engineers. Research work should be encouraged and financed so as to develop local expertise and know-how for solving environmental engineering problems. Students should be exposed to the concept of appropriate technologies, however simple these may appear. Many of the concepts developed in advanced countries in connection with environmental protection need modification before application. These may not be directly applicable to the conditions found in the region in which many of the developing countries are located. Necessary incentives, rewards, security of job and opportunities for professional development should be provided to attract engineers to the environmental engineering profession.

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Advanced Training Needs in Environmental Technology

Industry and Higher Education ◽

10.1177/095042229200600111 ◽

1992 ◽

Vol 6 (1) ◽

pp. 43-45

Author(s):

Gastone Ave

Keyword(s):

Training Needs ◽

Environmental Engineering ◽

Advanced Training ◽

Engineering Student ◽

Environmental Technology ◽

Student Placement ◽

Environmental Association ◽

University Industry

This article describes the activities of the Consortium for Training University-Industry of the Polytechnic of Turin (COREP) in the field of advanced training in environmental technology. COREP's activities in the context of the European Polytechnic Environmental Association are outlined, as are the new European masters course in environmental engineering, student placement programmes and TEMPUS activities.

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