Tory Boyd REU (Research Experiences for Undergraduates Program) student tests some samples in the lab.

Outreach Programs

K-12 Project Based Learning Partnership Program
Graduate and Undergraduate students teaching environmental problem solving skills to K-12 students and teachers.

Some examples of the curricula developed and taught include:

Energy Systems and Solutions
http://www.clarkson.edu/highschool/k12/project/energysystems.html
Sustainable Concrete Materials and Mixes
http://www.clarkson.edu/highschool/k12/project/concretedesign.html
Transportation Fuels
http://www.clarkson.edu/highschool/k12/project/biofuel.html
Air Quality - link to come.

Hazardous Waste Site Operation and Emergency Response Course (OSHA – HAZWOPER)
Provides hazardous waste site workers with the knowledge and skills required to understand basic site safety and health. The course satisfies the training requirements of 29 CFR 1910.120 for Hazardous Waste Site Operations.

Research Experiences for Undergraduates
This summer program engages a diversified pool of undergraduate students in first-class research projects in Environmental Sciences and Engineering.

Lake Ontario Great Lakes Science Practicum onboard the R/V Lake Guardian
A one week field course of aquatic sciences onboard a 180 foot research vessel to take place September 19-26, 2003.

SENSE IT Program
Student Enabled Network of Sensors for the Environment using Innovative Technology. The program is sponsored by the National Science Foundation as well as various other organizations. SENSE IT participating students are challenged to design, build, deploy and interpret data from their own environmental sensors.