| Event Type | Seminar, Colloquia, Invited Talk, Conference |
|---|---|
| Is this event (co-)sponsored by ASPIRE? | No |
| Is this event innovation focused? | No |
| Event Name | 2024 GIS in the Rockies Conference |
| Event Location | Denver, CO |
| Event Start Date | 09/26/2024 |
| Event End Date | 09/26/2024 |
| Number of Attendees | 350 |
| Number of Student Attendees | 50 |
| Number of Teacher/Faculty Attendees | 300 |
| Which project does this pertain to? | Array |
| Presentation Title or Topic | Creative Engineering |
| Presenters | Jennifer Taylor |
| Abstract: | Enhancing Engineering Education with Environmental Justice StoryMaps Spatial data is a valuable resource in engineering as it helps engineers view and communicate projects from the stakeholder and community perspectives that engineers serve. However, the application of GIS-related data is limited in K-12 engineering education. The ArcGIS Environmental Justice (EJ) StoryMap collection incorporates the ArcGIS Living Atlas Air Quality Aware and EPA EJscreen tools plus trusted multimedia resources to authentically engage students in exploring the relationships between transportation, air quality, health impacts, and equity toward designing a sustainable transportation future. The EJ StoryMaps are a core component of the “Creative Engineering Design” high school course, which supports building a diverse engineering workforce, as part of the NSF ASPIRE Engineering Research Center. ASPIRE’s goal is widespread and accessible EV roadway electrification and power grid integration to help solve transportation-related air quality and climate change concerns. |
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| Relevant links to online folders with additional materials and/or social media postings | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sIkXU576CBx8CaPy2JUtxDNTzV6YCqPh/view?usp=sharing |
| "Shout-outs"/Achievements | -- |
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