Article
Clean Energy as a Platform for Interdisciplinary Collaborations within a Technology-Driven Institution
Journal of Industrial Technology
(2011)
Abstract
Using biodiesel production as the centerpiece, the efforts of multiple academic programs were combined to achieve a common objective, thus illustrating the importance of cross-disciplinary collaboration. These programs include Chemical Technology, Sustainable Energy, Automotive Technology, HVAC, Biotechnology, and Agricultural Technology. By participating in the implementation of a closed-loop biodiesel supply chain, students learned the significance of communication and the interdependence of the myriad programs.
Keywords
- alternative energy,
- curriculum,
- higher education,
- teamwork
Disciplines
Publication Date
2011
Citation Information
Douglas J. Schauer, Isaac Slaven and Glen Robinson. "Clean Energy as a Platform for Interdisciplinary Collaborations within a Technology-Driven Institution" Journal of Industrial Technology Vol. 27 Iss. 2 (2011) Available at: http://works.bepress.com/isaac_slaven/2/