Wednesday, 23 Sep 2015
Hacking the Classroom: Teaching Computational Thinking in Foundation Design
Nick Senske, assistant professor of architecture, will describe the development process for a required computational thinking course and a multi-year pedagogical study that resulted in innovative teaching methods for improving student outcomes and engagement. Part of the IDRO Friday Research Seminar Series.
Friday, 25 Sep 2015
Home-Buying Decision and Location Choice
Youngme Seo, assistant professor of community and regional planning/real estate development, will talk about property location and values. Part of the IDRO Friday Research Seminar Series.
Saturday, 26 Sep 2015
Lake LaVerne Vegetated Floating Islands Public Celebration
Learn about water quality and the use of vegetated floating islands as a low-maintenance, inexpensive way to reduce excess nutrients in ponds and lakes. See how much plant and root growth has occurred over the summer on the VFIs on Lake LaVerne and talk with researchers about the project. Build your own small VFI!