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'Green' Engineering Grows More Common in the Classroom

Clipped to the Drawing Board by Ali Hamoud

Now that green is not just a color but also an environmentally conscious way of living and doing business, there is a growing need for classes that incorporate "green" knowledge. The Johns Hopkins Engineering and Applied Science Programs for Professionals are responding to that need.

"The environmental and conservation movement is revitalized, with a new strategy focused on finding innovative solutions for the most pressing ecological challenges," said Allan Bjerkaas, EPP associate dean. "Most of the 'green' technology is in the early stages, which presents practically unlimited opportunities for scientists and engineers to create systems that use energy more efficiently. Companies' desire to incorporate this new knowledge into their operations fits the EPP paradigm to provide students with a relevant, cutting-edge education."

A number of EPP instructors are actively engaged in research related to the sustainability of vital human ecological support systems, and they're sharing what they've learned about "green" technology with students.
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