The research, invention, and design project courses specific to AguaClara are focused on developing technology that can be used to improve the drinking water quality of surface water sources in the Global South. The program is structured to allow students with different levels of expertise to collaborate, share knowledge, and create new knowledge. Because the need for clean water is urgent and the cost of implementing the technology is minimal, the development effort includes multiple tracks.
The project tasks evolve from semester to semester as we develop sustainable water treatment technologies. We also encourage students to participate in the program for multiple semesters so there is continuity of team members to aid in the transfer of knowledge from semester to semester. Following graduation, students also have the ability to become involved directly in implementation as an AguaClara Engineer
CEE 4540: Sustainable Municipal Drinking Water Treatment
If you are a new member on the AguaClara team, you will not be permitted to enroll in the course unless you can make both Mondays and Wednesdays
If you are a returning member on the AguaClara team, and you have a time conflict with either Monday or Wednesday, you will still be permitted to enroll in the course.
Preference during recruitment and team sort will be given to those students who are able to make both Monday and Wednesday classes.
The expectation is that all students will be putting in 10 hours a week still.
The PIRIP program allows qualified non-degree undergraduate and graduate students from abroad to conduct research on campus for periods up to six months with their tuition covered by a Provost's Fellowship. An administrative fee is charged.
Many of these courses fulfill engineering liberal arts requirements.