Community-based learning in Civil Engineering Kate Miller, Centre for Public Engagement.

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Community-based learning in Civil Engineering Kate Miller, Centre for Public Engagement

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Community-based learning in Civil EngineeringKate Miller, Centre for Public Engagement

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Overview

• 3rd year research projects and 4th year design projects

• Undergraduates scoped potential community placements• Contacting and liaising with community

partners• Co-designing feasible projects• Recruiting academic supervisors

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Outcomes (so far)

• 11 projects scoped with 8 community partners

• 9 projects obtained academic supervisors• 4 projects (but 5 groups of students) taking

place• Projects underway...