Engineering Environmental Solutions

Orange, New Jersey, USA

Project Summary

Students researched drainage issues in their local park and presented professional recommendations to city engineers.

Detailed Story

Orange, New Jersey students combined engineering with environmental science through TCI’s project-based learning approach. After researching drainage issues in their local park, students presented professional recommendations to city engineers, including innovative rain garden designs to complement planned drainage improvements.

Impact Statement

Students delivered actionable engineering recommendations to city officials, including innovative rain garden designs that will be incorporated into planned drainage improvements for a local park.