Where do we go from here?: comments on equal opportunity and equality in environmental engineering

Article Abstract:

A number of topics which center on equal opportunity and equality in the field of environmental engineering are discussed. The most controversial issue is the concept of affirmative action. Opponents of affirmative action say that it lowers standards for admission, employment and promotion for a minority and makes minorities feel inadequate and inferior because they are selected not because of qualification or ability. It is suggested that one way to approach the problem is through education and by persuading minorities to become interested in the field of environmental engineering.

Social aspects, Evaluation, Practice, Affirmative action, Engineers

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Environmental engineers and environmental science: comparative approaches in practice, research, and education

Article Abstract:

Responses to an on-line discussion forum indicate that the field of environmental engineering is clearly distinct from that of environmental science. However, responses also show that the two disciplines have two comparative aspects. The first is that educational support for both disciplines should be designed to maintain the distinctions of their objectives. The second concerns the benefits of having cross-talk and cross-fertilization between the two disciplines.

Study and teaching

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Implementing the NSB report entitled 'Environmental science and engineering in the 21st century: the role of the National Science Foundation.'(National Science Board)(Statistical Data Included)

Article Abstract:

An argument is presented on the importance of research to environmental policy planning, focusing on objectives put forth by the National Science Board. Topics include establishing a focal entity to identify information gaps and set priorities.

United States, Statistical Data Included, Planning, Science and state, Science policy, Environmental policy, United States. National Science Foundation, United States. National Science Board

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