Clean Energy as a Platform for Interdisciplinary Collaborations within a Technology-Driven Institution

Authors

Douglas Schauer
Isaac Slaven, Eastern Illinois UniversityFollow
Glen Robinson

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

January 2011

Abstract

Using biodiesel production as the centerpiece, the efforts of multiple academic programs were combined to achieve a common objective, thus illustrating the importance of cross-disciplinary collaboration. These programs include Chemical Technology, Sustainable Energy, Automotive Technology, HVAC, Biotechnology, and Agricultural Technology. By participating in the implementation of a closed-loop biodiesel supply chain, students learned the significance of communication and the interdependence of the myriad programs.

Recommended Citation

Schauer, Douglas; Slaven, Isaac; and Robinson, Glen, "Clean Energy as a Platform for Interdisciplinary Collaborations within a Technology-Driven Institution" (2011). Faculty Research & Creative Activity. 43.
https://thekeep.eiu.edu/tech_fac/43

https://works.bepress.com/isaac_slaven/2/