Date of Award
5-23-2023
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science in Engineering Management (MSEM)
Department
Engineering Management
Abstract
This project aims to investigate the current knowledge of Rose-Hulman students in the areas of circular economy and circular design. Also, to gauge the inclusion of these concepts in current Rose-Hulman education and how students perceive their value. The selected population is Rose- Hulman students, and an online questionnaire was used to collect responses from a sample of 328 students. Statistical analysis software and hypothesis testing discovered that less than 25% of the Rose-Hulman population knows circular economy and circular design concepts. Furthermore, current education only briefly covers circular design methodologies and does not provide students with the capabilities to design circular solutions. If we continue to provide an engineering education consistent with past practices, we can only expect engineers to develop solutions that promote unsustainable linear models. Therefore, we must increase the education opportunities for circular concepts to yield students a range of learning outcomes and competencies in circular design practices.
Recommended Citation
Smith, Haiden, "Overcoming Barriers: An Assessment of Rose-Hulman's Circular Economy Education and Opportunities" (2023). Graduate Theses - Engineering Management. 19.
https://scholar.rose-hulman.edu/engineering_management_grad_theses/19