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- 1. Introduction to Sustainable Engineering and Latin American Culture Winter Experiential Learning 2 Feb – 18 Feb 2017 Costa Rica
- 2. Agenda • Why? • Who? • What? • Where? • When? • How? • Questions
- 3. Why? Why would you want to go?
- 4. Why would I want to go? • Fulfils a free elective in the program • Is a once in a lifetime opportunity to visit another country with classmates and do some pretty amazing stuff • Great Resume Builder • Really get a chance to experience what life is like for people outside of the United States
- 5. Who? Who are the people responsible for this class? Who is eligible to take this class?
- 6. Instructors • Robert James Camp, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Engineering Costa Rica Experiential Learning Course Coordinator • LT DonaldTrudeau Assistant Professor of Engineering
- 7. MMA Support Staff • Mirey L. Medina Assistant Director of Multicultural Affairs • Capt Brad Lima Vice President of Academic Affairs
- 8. Earth University Staff • Pablo Ulloa Perez International Programs Advisor International Academic Relations
- 9. Rates • 1/C Matthew S.Woodward Energy Systems Operations Officer • 1/C Stephen Bouchie Facilities Engineering Operations Officer
- 10. Rates • 1/C Judson Poole Assistant Energy Systems Operations Officer • 1/C MitchellThompson Assistant Facilities Engineering Operations Officer
- 11. Rates (Alternate) • 1/C Devin Beaulieu Assistant Energy Systems Operations Officer
- 12. Who can take this class? • Energy Systems Engineering (ESEN) and Facilities Engineering (FENG) freshman are eligible to take this class. • You have to be in good standing to participate in this class. • Slots for this class are extremely limited. We can only take 40 freshman.
- 13. What? So what is this class?
- 14. Course Description • This experiential learning course gives students a first-hand look at how Costa Rica has used their natural resources to develop a sustainable community at both the local and national level. By visiting EARTH University (Escuela de Agricultura de la Region Tropical Humeda) in the tropical rain forests of Costa Rica, students will learn how this tropical community is balancing the preservation of their natural resources with agricultural and energy needs of their societies. A large portion of this class will focus on the myriad of ways power is generated for the community, from traditional hydropower to renewable energy sources.
- 15. Course Description • Students will have a chance to engage in an immersive cultural exchange with the people of Costa Rica. There is more to engineering design than just technical performance. It also has to be balanced with the localities social, societal, environmental, and economic concerns.
- 16. Grading (Tentative) Pre-Trip paper 15% Before the trip, students should prepare a short paper (approximately 1000 words) on one of the topics that they will be covering while at EARTH University (i.e. biodigesters, aquafarming, Costa Rican culture, etc). This paper is due before the trip is taken.
- 17. Grading (Tentative) Trip participation and discussion 35% During the trip, students will be expected to participate in group activities. It is required that students bring a notebook/journal so that observations can be recorded. During the first week, students will be recording a short video detailing their experiences in Costa Rica.
- 18. Grading (Tentative) Technical Report 25% A short group technical paper (approximately 2500 words) will be submitted after the trip. This will be a group paper (groups of 3 to 4 students) on one of the topics covered during the trip. This is something that was of particular interest to the group.
- 19. Grading (Tentative) Post-Trip Presentation 25% Each group will prepare a poster that summarizes their technical report and summary of their experiences at Earth University. The group will also have a 5-10 minute presentation (which will be recorded for the MMA website). Posters will be displayed in the Engineering Department and at the MMA Welcome Aboard Weekend and groups could be asked to present at Welcome Aboard.
- 20. Where? So where are we going again?
- 21. Costa Rica
- 22. Costa Rica Fun Facts • Capital • San José • Official language • Spanish • Religion • Roman Catholicism • Government • Unitary presidential constitutional republic • Legislature • Legislative Assembly • Independence declared • from Spain [September 15, 1821] • from First Mexican Empire [July 1, 1823] • from the United Provinces of Central America [1838] • Constitution [November 7, 1949]
- 23. Costa Rica vs Massachusetts Costa Rica • Area • 51,100 km2 [19,653 mi2] • Population • 4,586,353 [2011 census] • Density • 84/ km2 [220/mi2] • GDP [2015 estimate] • Total $74.324 billion • Per capita $15,365 Massachusetts • Area • 27,336 km2 [10,656 mi2] • Population • 6,794,422 [2015 est] • Density • 324/ km2 [840/mi2] • GDP [2015] • Total $427.541 billion • Per capita $62,918
- 24. Costa Rica vs Massachusetts • Average FebruaryTemp [San Jose Airport] • High 79 oF • Low 66 oF • Average FebruaryTemp [Chatham] • High 38 oF • Low 25 oF
- 25. Earth University • Guacimo, Limon, Costa Rica
- 26. Earth University
- 27. Earth University – La Flor
- 28. When? Course Schedule and List of Activities
- 29. Schedule Note • This is the tentative schedule. Things may change. In fact, assume that things WILL change. • Do not get to attached to dates and such, we will make sure it all works out
- 30. Day -2 [2 February 2017] • Locations: • Massachusetts Maritime Academy [MMA] • Events: • Arrive at MMA campus by 1600 • Pre-Travel Party • Lodgings: • MMA Dorms
- 31. Day -1 [3 February 2017] • Locations: • Massachusetts Maritime Academy [MMA] • Events: • Pre-Trip AcademicWork Due • Pre-Trip Orientation • Lodgings: • MMA Dorms
- 32. Day 1 [4 February 2017] • Locations: • Massachusetts Maritime Academy [MMA] • San Jose, Costa Rica • Events: • Drive to Boston • Fly to San Jose • Lodgings: • San Jose
- 33. Day 2 [5 February 2017] • Locations: • San Jose, Costa Rica • Earth University • Events: • PoasVolcanoVisit • Tour of Earth University • Lodgings: • Earth University
- 34. Day 2 [5 February 2017] Lake Botos is an inactive crater within Poás Volcano National Park Fumarole activity at the Poás crater
- 35. Day 3 [6 February 2017] • Locations: • Earth University • Events: • Lecture Day • Lodgings: • Earth University
- 36. Day 4 [7 February 2017] • Locations: • Earth University • Events: • Lecture Day • Field Day • Lodgings: • Earth University
- 37. Day 5 [8 February 2017] • Locations: • Earth University • Local Communities • Events: • Reventazon Hydroelectric Plant Visit • Local FarmTours • Lodgings: • Local Community
- 38. Day 5 [8 February 2017]
- 39. Day 6 [9 February 2017] • Locations: • Earth University • Local Communities • Events: • Biodigester Install • CommunityActivities • Chocolate Making, Hiking, etc • Lodgings: • Earth University
- 40. Day 7 [10 February 2017] • Locations: • Cahuita/PtoViejo • Events: • National Park • Sloth Sanctuary • Snorkeling • Lodgings: • Cahuita
- 41. Day 7 [10 February 2017]
- 42. Day 8 [11 February 2017] • Locations: • Cahuita • Events: • Beach Day • Zip Lining • Lodgings: • Earth University
- 43. Day 8 [11 February 2017]
- 44. Day 9 [12 February 2017] • Locations: • Earth University – La Flor • Britt Coffee Plant • Events: • Travel Day • Britt Coffee PlantTour • Lodgings: • Earth University – La Flor
- 45. Day 9 [12 February 2017]
- 46. Day 10 [13 February 2017] • Locations: • Earth University – La Flor • Events: • Lecture Day • Lodgings: • Earth University – La Flor
- 47. Day 11 [14 February 2017] • Locations: • Earth University – La Flor • Events: • Tour ofWind, Geothermal, and Solar Plants • Ad AstraTour • Lodgings: • Earth University – La Flor
- 48. Day 12 [15 February 2017] • Locations: • Earth University – La Flor • Events: • Lecture Day • Lodgings: • Earth University – La Flor
- 49. Day 13 [16 February 2017] • Locations: • Earth University – La Flor • Events: • RiverTubing • Beach Day • Lodgings: • Earth University – La Flor
- 50. Day 14 [17 February 2017] • Locations: • San Jose • Events: • Travel Day • Hang out in San Jose • Lodgings: • San Jose
- 51. Day 14 [17 February 2017]
- 52. Day 15 [18 February 2017] • Locations: • San Jose • Massachusetts Maritime Academy • Events: • Flying Home! • Lodgings: • Wherever you want!
- 53. How? Ok, you sold me, how do I get involved with this?
- 54. Step 1 - Register • You need to sign up • 17 October 2016 a class TBD will open up on WebAdvisor • First 40 students will be registered for the class • Make sure to put yourself on the wait list if you want to go • There is a pretty good chance some cadets will drop
- 55. Step 2 – Identify Yourself • Obtain your passport • You need to have a copy of your passport to Mrs. Medina by 1 November 2016 or you will forfeit your spot in the class and the next student from the waitlist will move up
- 56. Step 3 - Profit • Pay the fees • $500 Non-refundable Flight fee is due 17 October 2016 • $2650 trip balance is due when the Winter Bill is due • By missing one of these deadlines, you will forfeit your spot in the class and the next student from the waitlist will move up
- 57. Step 4 – Exemplary Cadets • Keep up with your academics and keep your nose clean • Academic requirements for the class are the same as if you were going on sea term • Any class 1 violations can keep you from going
- 58. Step 5 – Learning and Fun in the Sun • Enjoy this awesome trip!
- 59. Seriously, you need a reason why? • Fulfils a free elective in the program • Is a once in a lifetime opportunity to visit another country with classmates and do some pretty amazing stuff • Great Resume Builder • Really get a chance to experience what life is like for people outside of the United States • Need I remind you the temperature difference between there and here in February
- 60. Question and Answer Session