Authored by: Lafayette College EGRS 251 Group Date: Fall 2011 Course Instructor: Professor Cohen Site Link: http://sites.lafayette.edu/egrs251-fa11-garden/ Abstract: The vision of this project is to place the Lafayette Community Garden in the context of a larger system of food production in Easton, Pennsylvania. Research conducted on the Lafayette Community Garden as well as other food …
Authored by: Lafayette College EGRS 251 Group Date: Fall 2011 Course Instructor: Professor Cohen Site Link: http://sites.lafayette.edu/egrs251-fa11-fooddeserts/ Abstract: The ideal of local is a fundamental value of farmers’ markets. In the definition of farmers’ markets, local is mentioned twice: first, in reference to local farmers and second, in reference to local customers. However, in our …
Authored by: Lafayette College EGRS 251 Group Date: Fall 2011 Course Instructor: Professor Cohen Site Link: http://sites.lafayette.edu/egrs251-fa11-fooddeserts/ Abstract: This website was developed by a group of students enrolled in Professor Cohen’s Introduction to Engineering and Public Policy course at Lafayette College for the fall semester, 2011. You can find many interesting videos on our home …
Authored by: Lafayette College EGRS 251 Group Date: Fall 2011 Course Instructor: Professor Cohen Site Link: http://sites.lafayette.edu/egrs251-fa11-greywater/ Abstract: The purpose of this website is to analyze the use of grey water and recycled water systems such as how they are implemented, why they are used and their costs and benefits. Through looking at these technologies …
Authored by: Lafayette College EGRS 251 Group Date: Fall 2011 Course Instructor: Professor Cohen Site Link: http://sites.lafayette.edu/egrs251-fa11-greenroofs/ Abstract: The purpose of this website is to address garden growth opportunities and green roof garden system implementation in Easton, Pennsylvania. Specifically, it will address the research question: How much area of Easton is covered by urban development, …
Authored by: Lafayette College EGRS 251 Group Date: Fall 2011 Course Instructor: Professor Cohen Site Link: http://sites.lafayette.edu/egrs251-fa11-floodzones/ Abstract: The purpose of this project is to analyze the new Lafayette College Center for the Arts as a socio-technical system. The focus of our accumulated work addresses the technology of the new Arts Campus as a gateway …
Authored by: Lafayette College EGRS 251 Group Date: Fall 2011 Course Instructor: Professor Cohen Site Link: http://sites.lafayette.edu/egrs251-fa11-energy/ Abstract: In looking at factors shaping Lafayette College’s sustainability efforts, reoccurring themes emerge amongst the projects. Lafayette acknowledges the relationship among various departments and structures within the college, such as the energy usage of electrical systems, the Internet, …
Authored by: Lafayette College EGRS 251 Group Date: Fall 2011 Course Instructor: Professor Cohen Site Link: http://sites.lafayette.edu/egrs251-fa11-ewaste/ Abstract: This is a published site for Lafayette College’s awareness and efforts to reduce e-waste on campus. As you navigate through the site, you will find some background contexts on the topic and our suggestions for possible implementation strategies for a small …
Authored by: Lafayette College EGRS 251 Group Date: Fall 2011 Course Instructor: Professor Cohen Site Link: http://sites.lafayette.edu/egrs251-fa11-fracking/ Abstract: Hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, is a method of underground well stimulation that is used to extract underground resources including oil, natural gas, geothermal energy and water. Gas and oil companies use the fracking method because it is …