Raising awareness on materials recycling using undergraduate engineering research Online publication date: Thu, 03-Jan-2008
by Felipe J. Acosta, Jeannette Santos, O. Marcelo Suarez, Miguel A. Pando
International Journal of Environment and Pollution (IJEP), Vol. 31, No. 3/4, 2007
Abstract: Undergraduate research in engineering was used as a means of raising awareness on materials recycling and alternative recycled material products and processes. Over a three-year period, the authors hosted undergraduate researchers to work on rubber and polymer concrete, rubber-sandwich structures and recycled rubber materials for road embankments and retaining wall backfills. This paper discusses the outcomes of this endeavour, which not only included minority participation in undergraduate research to improve retention but also engaged students in materials recycling through exploratory research on technological advances. It also provided them with a forum to actively participate in the dissemination of results to local government authorities.
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