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Presentations, Posters & Proceedings (Selected)

Education-Related Presentations & Posters

     Sustainability

     Social Responsibility & Service Learning

     Design

     1st Year Students

     ABET & BOK Outcomes

     Other Engineering Ed Topics


Book Chapters and Research Reports

  • Swan, C., K. Paterson, A. Bielefeldt. 2014. Community Engagement in Engineering Education as a Way to Increase Inclusiveness. Chapter in: Cambridge Handbook of Engineering Education Research (CHEER), A. Johri and B. Olds, Eds. ISBN: 9781107014107.
  • Bielefeldt, A. and J.M. Pearce. 2012. Chapter 2 – Service Learning in Engineering. In: "Convergence: Philosophies and Pedagogies for Developing the Next Generation of Humanitarian Engineers and Social Entrepreneurs". T.Colledge, ed. ISBN 978-0-615-60997-3. E-book. Link here
  • Bielefeldt, A., R.S. Summers, T. Relph. 2012. National Inventory of Regional Collaboration Among Water and Wastewater Utilities. Research Report to the American Water Works Association (AWWA), Technical and Educational Council. Link or link here.
  • Bielefeldt, A.R. 2011. Chapter 2 - Appropriate and Sustainable Water Disinfection Methods for Developing Communities. Water Disinfection. K.M. Buchanan, Ed. Nova Publishers. Pp. 45-75. ISBN: 978-1-61122-021-6. web link
  • Bielefeldt, A.R. 2009. Water Treatment, Industrial. Encyclopedia of Microbiology, 3rd edition. M. Schaechter, editor, et al. Academic Press.
  • Bielefeldt, A.R. 2001. "Part 1. Chapter 9: Activated Sludge and Suspended-Growth Bioreactors." In: Bioreactors for Waste Gas Treatment. Editors: C. Kennes and M.C. Veiga. Kluwer Academic Publishers. Dordrecht. 320 pp. ISBN 0-7923-7 190-9.
  • Bielefeldt, A.R. and H.D. Stensel. 2000. "Wastewater Treatment, Industrial." Chapter in The Enyclopedia of Microbiology, 2e, Editor J. Lederberg. Academic Press.
  • Stensel, H.D. and A.R. Bielefeldt. 1998. "Anaerobic and Aerobic Degradation of Chlorinated Aliphatic Compounds." Chapter in : Bioremediation of Hazardous Wastes: Principles and Practice. Technomics Publishing Co., Inc. Lancaster, Penn.
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Peer Reviewed Journal Papers
    Undergraduate co-authors *

    Engineering Education:
  • Bielefeldt, A.R., N. Canney. 2016. Relationships between Religion, Spirituality and Socially Responsible Engineering. Engineering Studies. Published online 12 Feb 2016. http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/19378629.2016.1147567
  • Canney, N., A.R. Bielefeldt. 2016. Validity and Reliability Evidence for the Engineering Professional Responsibility Assessment Tool to Measure Social Responsibility in Students. Journal of Engineering Education. Accepted Nov. 2015. In press.
  • Bielefeldt, A.R., N.E. Canney. 2016. Humanitarian Aspirations of Engineering Students: Differences Between Disciplines and Institutions. Journal of Humanitarian Engineering. Posted online as “Just Accepted” manuscript in Nov. 2015.
  • Bielefeldt, A.R., N. Canney. 2015. Changes in the Social Responsibility Attitudes of Engineering Students Over Time. Science and Engineering Ethics. DOI 10.1007/s11948-015-9706-5. Available online 15 Sept. 2015.
  • Canney, N., A.R. Bielefeldt. 2015. Gender Differences in the Social Responsibility Attitudes of Engineering Students and How they Change over Time. Journal of Women and Minorities in Science and Engineering. 21 (3), 215-237. DOI: 10.1615/JWomenMinorScienEng.2015011109
  • Canney, N., A. Bielefeldt. 2015. Differences in Engineering Students’ Views of Social Responsibility Between Disciplines. Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering Education and Practice. 141 (4), 04015004. http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)EI.1943-5541.0000248
  • Canney, N., A. Bielefeldt. 2015. A Framework for the Development of Social Responsibility in Engineers. International Journal of Engineering Education. Special issue on Engineering Education: Beyond Technical Skills. 31 (1B), 414-424.
  • McCormick, M., A.R. Bielefeldt, C. Swan, K. Paterson. 2015. Assessing Students’ Motivation to Engage in Sustainable Engineering. International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education. 16 (2), 136-154. DOI 10.1108/IJSHE-06-2013-0054
  • Bielefeldt, A.R., N. Canney. 2014. Impacts of Service-Learning on the Professional Social Responsibility Attitudes of Engineering Students. International Journal for Service Learning in Engineering, Humanitarian Engineering and Social Entrepreneurship, 9 (2), 47-63.
  • Tucker, B.G., D.O. Kazmer, A.R. Bielefeldt, K. Paterson, O. Pierrakos, A. Soisson, C. Swan. 2014. The Reflective Learner: Perspectives of Engineering Faculty Engaged in Learning Through Service. International Journal for Service Learning in Engineering, Humanitarian Engineering and Social Entrepreneurship. 9 (2), 29-46.
  • McCormick, M., K. Lawyer, J. Wiggins, C. Swan, K. Paterson, A.R. Bielefeldt. 2014. Sustainable Engineering Assessment Using Rubric-Based Analysis of Challenge Question Responses. Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering Education and Practice. Published online May 14, 2014. 10.1061/(ASCE)EI.1943-5541.0000211.
  • Bielefeldt, A.R. 2014. Global Interests Among First-Year Civil and Environmental Engineering Students. Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering Education and Practice. 140 (2), 04013016-1-9. Published online 05 Dec. 2013. http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)EI.1943-5541.0000191
  • Paterson, Kurtis G., A.R. Bielefeldt, C.W. Swan, G. Rulifson, D. Kazmer, O. Pierrakos. 2013. Designing Value into Engineering Learning Through Service Activities Using a Blueprint Model. International Journal for Service Learning in Engineering, Humanitarian Engineering and Social Entrepreneurship. Fall Special Issue. pp. 64-83. ISSN 1555-9033. http://library.queensu.ca/ojs/index.php/ijsle/issue/view/461
  • Tucker, B.G., D.O. Kazmer, A.R. Bielefeldt, K. Paterson, O. Pierrakos, A. Soisson, C. Swan. 2013. Principles of Sustaining Partnerships between Higher Education and their Larger Communities: Perspectives from Engineering Faculty Engaged in Learning through Service. International Journal for Service Learning in Engineering, Humanitarian Engineering and Social Entrepreneurship. Fall Special Issue. pp. 48-63. ISSN 1555-9033. http://library.queensu.ca/ojs/index.php/ijsle/issue/view/461
  • Bielefeldt, A.R. 2013. Pedagogies to Achieve Sustainability Learning Outcomes in Civil and Environmental Engineering Students. Sustainability. Special issue: Pedagogy for Education for Sustainability (EfS) in Higher Education (HE). 5 (10), 4479-4501. doi:10.3390/su5104479
  • Bielefeldt, A.R., M.M. Dewoolkar, K.M. Caves, B.W. Berdanier, and K.G. Paterson. 2011. Diverse Models for Incorporating Service Projects into Engineering Capstone Design Courses. International Journal of Engineering Education, 27(6) 1206-1220.
  • Bielefeldt, A.R. 2011. Incorporating a Sustainability Module into First-Year Courses for Civil and Environmental Engineering Students. ASCE Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering Education and Practice. 137 (2), 78-85. doi: 10.1061/(ASCE)EI.1943-5541.0000050
  • Bielefeldt, A.R., K.G. Paterson, and C.W. Swan.2010. Measuring the Value Added from Service Learning in Project-Based Engineering Education. The International Journal of Engineering Education. 26 (3): 535-546.

    Ceramic Water Filters:
  • Bielefeldt, A.R., M. W. Stewart, E. Mansfield, R.S. Summers, J.N. Ryan. 2013. Effects of chlorine and other water quality parameters on the release of silver nanoparticles from a ceramic surface. Water Research. 47, 4032-4039. doi: 10.1016/j.watres.2013.01.058.
  • Bielefeldt, A.R., K. Kowalski, A. Kohler, C. Schilling*, S. Schreier*, and R. Scott Summers. 2010. Removal of Virus to Protozoan Sized Particles in Point-of-Use Ceramic Water Filters. Water Research. 44 (5): 1482-1488. doi:10.1016/j.watres.2009.10.043
  • Bielefeldt, Angela R., K. Kowalski, and R. Scott Summers. 2009. Bacterial Treatment Effectiveness of Point-of-Use Ceramic Water Filters. Water Research. 43 (14): 3559-3565. doi:10.1016/j.watres.2009.04.047

    Concrete Corrosion:
  • Gutierrez-Padilla, Guadalupe, A.R. Bielefeldt, S. Ovtchinnikov, J. Silverstein, and M. Hernandez. 2010. Bacterial kinetics of sulfur oxidizing bacteria and their biodeterioration rates of concrete sewer pipe samples. ASCE Journal of Environmental Engineering. 136 (7): 731-738.
  • Gutierrez-Padilla, Guadalupe, A.R. Bielefeldt, S. Ovtchinnikov, Mark Hernandez, and J. Silverstein. 2010. Biogenic sulfuric acid attack on different types of commercially produced concrete sewer pipes. Cement and Concrete Research. 40 (2): 293-301. doi:10.1016/j.cemconres.2009.10.002
  • Gutierrez-Padilla, Ma. Guadalupe, Angela Bielefeldt, Serguei Ovtchinnikov, John Pellegrino, and Joann Silverstein. 2009. "Simple scanner-based image analysis for corrosion testing: concrete application." Journal of Materials Processing Technology. 209 (1): 51-57.

    Surfactants and impacts on Remediation:
  • Song, M. and A. Bielefeldt. 2012. Toxicity and inhibition of bacterial growth by series of alkylphenol polyethoxylate nonionic surfactants. Journal of Hazardous Materials. 219, 127-132. doi: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2012.03.063.
  • Cort, T., SK Park, C. Wozniak*, and A.R. Bielefeldt. 2006. "Biotreatment of Surfactant Flush Wastewater from Wood Treatment Soil." ASCE Journal of Environmental Engineering. 132(1): 112-119.
  • Park, S-K and A.R. Bielefeldt. 2005. "Non-ionic Surfactant Flushing of Pentachlorophenol from NAPL-contaminated Soil." Water Research. 39(7): 1388-1396.
  • Bielefeldt, A.R. and T. Cort. 2005. "Dual Substrate Biodegradation of a Non-ionic Surfactant and Pentachlorophenol by Sphingomonas chlorophenolica RA2." Biotechnology and Bioengineering. 89 (6): 680-689.
  • Park, S.K. and A.R. Bielefeldt. 2003. "Aqueous chemistry and interactive effects on non-ionic surfactant and pentachlorophenol sorption to soil." Water Research. 37: 4663-4672.
  • Park, S.K. and A.R. Bielefeldt. 2003. "Equilibrium partitioning of a non-ionic surfactant and pentachlorophenol between water and a non-aqueous phase liquid." Water Research. 37 (14): 3412-3420.
  • Cort, T.L. and A.R. Bielefeldt. 2002. "A Kinetic Model for Surfactant Inhibition of Pentachlorophenol Biodegradation." Biotechnology and Bioengineering. 78(6): 606-616.
  • Cort, T. and A. Bielefeldt. 2000. "Effects of Surfactants and Temperature on PCP Biodegradation." Journal of Environmental Engineering, 126(7): 635-643.
  • Cort, T.L., Song, M., and A.R. Bielefeldt. 2002. "Nonionic surfactant effects on pentachlorophenol biodegradation." Water Research. 36: 1253-1261.

    Remediation of NAPLs, de-icers, and chromium:
  • Bielefeldt, A.R., C. Vos*. 2014. Stability of Biologically Reduced Chromium in Soil. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering. 2 (1), 550-556. (available online Nov. 6, 2013). doi: 10.1016/j.jece.2013.10.012
  • Pfeiffer, P.R., A.R. Bielefeldt, T. Illangasekare, and B. Henry. 2005. "Partitioning of Dissolved Chlorinated Ethenes into Vegetable Oil." Water Research. 39(18): 4521-4527.
  • Pfeiffer, P.R., AR Bielefeldt, T. Illangasekare, and B. Henry. 2005. "Physical Properties of Vegetable Oil and Chlorinated Ethene Mixtures." ASCE Journal of Environmental Engineering. 131 (10): 1447-1452.
  • Bielefeldt, A.R., T. Illangasekare, and R. LaPlante*. 2004. "Biodegradation of Propylene Glycol from Aircraft Deicing Fluid in Laboratory Columns under Variable Loading." ASCE Journal of Environmental Engineering. 130 (10): 1147-1153
  • Tseng, J. and A.R. Bielefeldt. 2002. "Low Temperature Chromium VI Biotransformation in Soil with Varying Electron Acceptors." J. Environmental Quality. 31(6): 1831-1841. Nov/Dec issue.
  • Bielefeldt, A.R., T. Illangasekare, M. Uttecht, and R. LaPlante*. 2002. "Biodegradation of Propylene Glycol and Associated Hydrodynamic Effects in Sand." Water Research. 36(7): 1707-1714.
  • Bielefeldt, A.R., McEachern, C., and T. Illangasekare. 2002. "Hydrodynamic Changes in Sand due to Biodegradation of Naphthalene and Decane." Journal of Environmental Engineering. 128(1): 51-59.
  • Bielefeldt, A.R., Riffel, A.M., Ramaswami, A., and T. Illangasekare. 2001. "Assessing Multicomponent DNAPL Biostabilization Potential. II: Aroclor 1242." Journal of Environmental Engineering. 127(12): 1073-1079.
  • Ramaswami, A., Johansen, P., Iselyn, M., Bielefeldt, A.R., and T. Illangasekare. 2001. "Assessing Multicomponent DNAPL Biostabilization Potential: I: Coal Tar." Journal of Environmental Engineering. 127(12): 1065-1072.

    Biokinetics and Misc.
  • Bielefeldt, A.R., R.S. Summers, and T. Relph. 2012. TEC Project Report: National Inventory of Regional Collaboration Among Water and Wastewater Utilities. Journal American Water Works Association. 104 (7), 67-78. doi: 10.5942/jawwa.2012.104.0110
  • Bielefeldt, A.R. and H.D. Stensel. 1999. "Treating VOC-Contaminated Gases in Activated Sludge: Mechanistic Model to Evaluate Design and Performance." Environ. Sci. Technol. 33(18): 3234-3240
  • Bielefeldt, A.R. and H.D. Stensel. 1999. "Biodegradation of aromatic compounds and TCE by a filamentous bacteria-dominated consortium." Biodegradation. 10: 1-13.
  • Bielefeldt, A.R. and H.D. Stensel. 1999. "Evaluation of biodegradation kinetic testing methods and longterm variability in biokinetics for BTEX metabolism." Water Research. 33 (3): 733-740.
  • Bielefeldt, A.R. and H.D. Stensel. 1999. "Modeling competitive inhibition effects during biodegradation of BTEX mixtures." Water Research. 33 (3): 704-714.
  • Bielefeldt, A.R. and H.D. Stensel. 1998. "BTEX contaminated gas treatment in a shallow, sparged, suspended-growth bioreactor." Bioremediation Journal. 1 (4): 241-254.
  • Bielefeldt, A.R., H.D. Stensel, and S.E. Strand. 1995. "Cometabolic Degradation of TCE and DCE Without Intermediate Toxicity." ASCE J. Environ. Engrg. 121 (11): 791-797.
  • Levine, A.D. and A.R. Bielefeldt. 1992. "Water Characteristics." Water Environ. Res. (lit. review) 64: 333-335.
  • Levine, A.D. and A. Bielefeldt. 1991. "Water Characteristics." Research Journal WPCF (lit. review) 63 (4): 361-3.

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Presentations, Posters & Proceedings (Selected)

    Miscellaneous:
  • Ginley, J., A. Bielefeldt, and T. Relph. 2012. Facing the New Normal: The Role of Regional Collaboration. The Utility Management Conference (Water Environment Federation, AWWA). Miami, FL. Jan. 30 – Feb. 2.
  • Gutierrez-Padilla, Guadalupe, A. Bielefeldt, M. Hernandez, J. Silverstein. 2007. Monitoring of microbially induced concrete corrosion in pipelines. NACE International Corrosion Conference and Expo. Paper 07514. March 11-15, Nashville, TN.
  • Gutierrez-Padilla, Ma.Guadalupe D., Angela Bielefeldt, Mark Hernandez. 2005. "Biogeochemical Cycling of Sulfur: Biokinetics of the Extremophiles Sulfur Oxidizing Microorganisms." Joint International Symposia for Subsurface Microbiology (ISSM 2005) and Environmental Biogeochemistry (ISEB XVII). Jackson Hole, WY. August 14-19. Presentation, abstract.
  • Zamora-Thompson, Xochitl, Angela R. Bielefeldt, Jan Kreider. 2005. "Integrating Renewable Energy In Water Systems: Design Case Studies for the Galápagos Islands." Solar World Congress. Orlando, Fla. Aug. 6-12. Presentation, and peer-reviewed paper in conference proceedings.
  • Zamora-Thompson, Xochitl, and Angela R. Bielefeldt. 2005. "Integrating Renewable Energy In Water Systems: Design Case Study for the Galápagos Island of Floreana." Mascaro Engineering Sustainability 2005 conference, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, April 10-12. Presentation, extended abstract.
  • Bielefeldt, A., M. Lutz, S. Taylor, M. Song, L. Wyeno, and J. Anderson. 2002. "Use of Iron Chemicals for Odor Control: Lab Studies and Full Scale Results." Water Environment Federation Annual Conference and Exposition. Chicago, Il. October.

    Ceramic Water Filters:
  • Bielefeldt, A.R., M. W. Stewart, E. Mansfield, R.S. Summers, J.N. Ryan. 2013. Effects of chlorine and other water quality parameters on the release of silver nanoparticles from a ceramic surface. Water Research. 47, 4032-4039. doi: 10.1016/j.watres.2013.01.058
  • Panacewicz, L.P., A. Bielefeldt, C. Schulz, R.S. Summers, and T. Relph*. 2010. Enhanced Ceramic Water Filtration System for Contaminant Removal for Households in Developing Countries. AWWA Water Quality Technology Conference (WQTC). Savannah, GA. Nov. 14-17.
  • Stewart, M.W., A. Bielefeldt, E. Mansfield, R.S. Summers, and J.N. Ryan. 2010. Effects of water quality parameters on the release of silver nanoparticles from a ceramic surface using a quartz crystal microbalance. AWWA Water Quality Technology Conference (WQTC). Savannah, GA. Nov. 14-17.
  • Bielefeldt, A.R., R.S. Summers, A. Kohler, and K. Kowalski. 2009. Bacteria and Virus Removal in Point-Of-Use Ceramic Water Filters. Presentation and paper at the Water Environment Federation Disinfection 2009 – International Ceramic Pot Filter Workshop. March 1. Atlanta, CA.
  • Kowalski, K., Angela R. Bielefeldt, and R. Scott Summers. 2008. Bacterial Growth in Point-of-Use Ceramic Water Filters. Presentation and paper in the Proceedings of the 2008 Institute for the Environment Environmental Symposium: Sustainable and Safe Drinking Water in Developing and Developed Countries: Where Science Meets Policy, edited by Phil Singer. Nov. 5 - 6. University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill, NC.
  • Bielefeldt, A.R., R. Scott Summers, K. Kowalski, B. Bishop, C. Schilling, A. Malhotra, et al. 2007. Removal of Virus-Sized Particles and E. coli by the Filtron. Presentation and abstract at the Association for Environmental Engineering and Science Professors Biennial Conference - Interactions at the Interface: Making the Connections Between Environments, Disciplines and Nations. July 28 - August 1. Blacksburg, VA.
  • Bielefeldt, Angela R., R. Scott Summers, Chris Fahlin, Suzanne Givler, Kate Kowalski, Katie Medina, Lucas Hollenkamp, Anisha Malhotra, Heather Wright. 2005. "Evaluating the Water Treatment Effectiveness of the Filtrón." Mascaro Engineering Sustainability 2005 conference, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, April 10-12. Presentation, extended abstract.

    Remediation and Biodegradation
  • Bielefeldt, Angela R., Rajat Srivastav, R. Luhrs, Scott Andrews. 2008. NDMA Oxidation by Permanganate. Presentation and extended abstract at the 6th International Conference on “Oxidation and Reduction Technologies for In-Situ Treatment of Soil and Groundwater (ORTs-6). Sept. 22-25. San Diego, CA.
  • Barr, Stephen C. and A. R. Bielefeldt. 2007. Hexavalent Chromium Biotransformation Mechanism that Predominates in Soil under Sulfate-Reducing Bacterial (SRB) Activity 17th Annual AEHS West Coast Conference on Soil, Sediments, and Water. Poster. San Diego, CA. March 19-22.
  • Bielefeldt, A.R., P.R. Pfeiffer, T. Illangasekare, C. Woodward, and B. Henry. 2004. "Vegetable Oil Emplacement for Remediation of Chlorinated Solvent Sites." Remediation of Chlorinated and Recalcitrant Compounds. Battelle. Monterey, CA. May. Poster.
  • Bielefeldt, A.R. and C. Vos. 2004. "Chromium-Contaminated Soil Treatment By In-Situ Stabilization. Water Environment Federation Annual Conference and Exposition." New Orleans, LA. October.
  • Pfeiffer, P., A.R. Bielefeldt, T. Illangasekare, and D. Dai. 2002. "Vegetable Oil Injection for In Situ Remediation of TCE: Physical/Chemical Effects." Water Environment Federation Annual Conference and Exposition. Chicago, Il. October.
  • Bielefeldt, A.R. and T. Illangasekare. 2002. "Bioclogging Effects Relevant to In-Situ Bioremediation of Organic Contaminants." American Geophysical Union (AGU). Washington D.C. May 28. [Invited] Slides
  • Tseng, J. and Angela R. Bielefeldt. 2000. "Biological Transformation of Cr+6 In Soil Under Varying Redox Conditions." Water Environment Federation Annual Conference and Exposition. Anaheim, CA. October. Podium presentation [slides] and paper in proceedings.
  • Bielefeldt, A.R., T. Illangasekare, and M. Grant. 1999. "Biodegradation of De-Icing Compounds in Columns Simulating a Range of Natural Conditions." Presented at Conference on Haz. Waste Res. St. Louis. May 25-27. Slides
  • Bielefeldt, A., T. Illangasekare, and C. McEachern. 1998. "Impact of Biofilm Growth in Porous Media on the Fate of Contaminants in the Subsurface." Poster at 71st Annual Water Environment Federation Conf. Oct. 4-8.
  • Bielefeldt, A., T. Illangasekare, and C. McEachern. 1998. "Effect of Biofilm Growth on the Fate of Contaminants in the Subsurface." Presented at the Conference on Hazardous Waste Research, Snowbird, Utah, May 19-21. Slides
  • Bielefeldt, A.R., H.D. Stensel, and M. Romain. 1997. "VOC treatment and odor control using a sparged shallow activated sludge reactor." Water Environ. Federation 70th Conf. Proceedings Vol. 1, Part 1. Chicago. Oct 18-22. Slides
  • Bielefeldt, A.R. and H.D. Stensel. 1997. "Biodegradation of BTEX-Contaminated Gas in a Sparged Shallow Liquid Reactor." Papers from the Fourth International In Situ and On-Site Bioremediation Symposium (Vol 5; p. 37-42). New Orleans, LA. April 28-May 1. Slides
  • McEachern, C.M., A.R. Bielefeldt, and T.H. Illangasekare. 1997. "Upscaling of Flow and Transport of Jet Fuels and Deicing Agents in Near Surface Environments Under Conditions of Bioactivity." Poster at the 12th Annual Conference on Hazardous Waste Research. Kansas City. May 19-22.
  • Bielefeldt, A.R., H.D. Stensel, and S.E. Strand. 1995. "Degradation of Chlorinated Aliphatic Compounds by Methane and Phenol-Oxidizing Bacteria." Bioremediation of Chlorinated Solvents, Ed. R.E. Hinchee et al. Papers from the 3rd International In Situ and On-Site Bioremediation Symposium. Battelle Press. Columbus, Ohio. (p. 237-244)
  • Bielefeldt, A.R., S.E. Strand, and H.D. Stensel. 1994. "Degradation of High Concentrations of TCE and DCE Without Intermediate Toxicity by a Phenol-Degrading Enrichment." Poster presentation at the American Society of Microbiologists Annual Conference, May 1994, Las Vegas, Nevada.
  • Bielefeldt, A.R. and G.A. Walter. 1993. "Aerobic Cometabolic Degradation of Chlorinated Aliphatic Organic Compounds." Presented at the Pacific Northwest Pollution Control Association Conference, Nov. 7-10, 1993, Sea-Tac, Washington.
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Education-Related Conference Papers, Presentations, Posters, & Workshops

    Sustainability

  • Bielefeldt, A.R. 2015. “Sustainable, Global, Interdisciplinary and Concerned for Others? Trends in Environmental Engineering Students.” American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference and Exposition Proceedings. June 15-17. Seattle, WA. Environmental Engineering Division Best Paper Award.
  • Muscat, Robert J., A.R. Bielefeldt, D.M. Riley, R.A. Bates. 2015. “Peace, Conflict and Sustainability: Addressing Global and Ethical Issues in Engineering Education.” American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference and Exposition Proceedings. June 15-17. Seattle, WA. Panel M720.
  • 12. Bielefeldt, A.R. 2014. “Introducing First Year Engineering Students to Infrastructure Sustainability Rating Systems.” ASCE International Conference on Sustainable Infrastructure: Creating Infrastructure for a Sustainable World. Nov. 4-6. Long Beach, CA. pp. 972-984.
  • Kelly, William, Jeffrey Seay, Liv Haselbach, Matthew Roberts, Angela Bielefeldt. 2013. “U264D Workshop: Engineering Education for a Sustainable Future.” American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference and Exposition. June 23, 2013, 9 am - 4 pm. Atlanta, GA.
  • Bielefeldt, A. 2013. “Student Perceptions of the Importance and Achievement of Sustainable Engineering Outcomes.” 10 pgs. American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Rocky Mountain Section Conference. March 29-30, Pueblo, CO. Best Paper Award. [peer reviewed]
  • Dvorak, B., A.R. Bielefeldt, C. Just. 2011. “Workshop: Service learning projects and sustainability.” Association for Environmental Engineering and Science Professors (AEESP) Conference: Global Sustainability and Environmental Engineering & Science. University of South Florida, Tamp, FL. July 10-12.
  • Bielefeldt, A.R. 2011. “Sustainability Ethics among First-Year Civil and Environmental Engineering Students.” American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference and Exposition Proceedings. (Paper 2011-1362). Ethics Division. June 26-29, Vancouver, BC Canada. [peer reviewed]
  • Wiggins, J., M. McCormick, A.R. Bielefeldt, C.W. Swan, K. Paterson, C. Lawyer. 2011. “Students and Sustainability: Assessing Student’s Understanding of Sustainability from Service Learning Experiences.” American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference and Exposition Proceedings. (Paper 2011-1335). Environmental Engineering Division. June 26-29, Vancouver, BC Canada. [peer reviewed; student best paper award from Environmental Division]
  • Bielefeldt, A.R. 2010. “Sustainability in Civil and Environmental Engineering Courses at CU-Boulder.” Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) Annual Conference. (PAP3460). Denver, CO. Oct. 10-12.
  • Bielefeldt, A.R. 2010. “Evolution of a Sustainability Focused First-Year Environmental Engineering Course.” American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference and Exposition Proceedings. (Paper 2010-353). Environmental Division. June 20-23, Louisville, KY. [peer reviewed]
  • McCormick, M., K. Lawyer, M. Berlin, C. Swan, K. Paterson, A. Bielefeldt, J. Wiggins. 2010. “Evaluation of Sustainable Engineering Education via Service Learning and Community Service Efforts.” American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference and Exposition Proceedings. (Paper 2010-1102). Environmental Division. June 20-23, Louisville, KY. [peer reviewed; student best paper environmental division]
  • Bielefeldt, A.R. 2010. “Introducing First-Year Civil Engineering Students to Sustainability.” American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference and Exposition Proceedings. (Paper 2010-352). Civil Engineering Division. June 20-23, Louisville, KY. [peer reviewed]
  • Katz, L.; B. Allenby, A. Bielefeldt, C. Davidson, J. Mihelcic, K. Jahan, A. Zander. 2005. "Introducing Sustainability Into Engineering Curriculum: Has the Wheel Finally Been Created?" Presentation at the Association of Environmental Engineering and Science Professors (AEESP) Research and Education Conference. Session: Sustainability in Education. Clarkson University, New York. July 26, 2005. Abstract in conference proceedings.
  • Katz, L., B. Allenby, A. Bielefeldt, C. Davidson, J. Mihelcic, K. Jahan, A. Zander. 2005 Association of Environmental Engineering and Science Professors (AEESP) Research and Education Conference. Workshop. W2: Environmental Sustainability: Educating Students, Colleagues and Ourselves. July 24, 2005. Clarkson University, New York.
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    Social Responsibility, Service Learning, and Learning Through Service

  • Link to EPRA instrument

  • Canney, N., A.R. Bielefeldt, M. Russu*. 2015. “How Engineering Students Define Social Responsibility.” Frontiers in Education (FIE) Conference. Oct. 21-24, El Paso, TX. [peer reviewed]
  • Bielefeldt, A.R. 2015. “Characteristics of Engineering Faculty Engaged in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning.” Frontiers in Education (FIE) Conference. Oct. 21-24, El Paso, TX. [peer reviewed]
  • Bielefeldt, A.R., C. Swan, K. Paterson, D.O. Kazmer, O. Pierrakos. 2015. “Learning Through Service Engineering Faculty: Characteristics and Changes over Time.” American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference and Exposition Proceedings. June 15-17. Seattle, WA.
  • Rulifson, G., A.R. Bielefeldt. 2015. “Engineering Students’ Varied and Changing Views of Social Responsibility.” American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference and Exposition Proceedings. June 15-17. Seattle, WA.
  • Rulifson, G., N.E. Canney, A.R. Bielefeldt. 2015. “Service-Motivated Students’ Transitions to Industry.” American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference and Exposition Proceedings. June 15-17. Seattle, WA.
  • Canney, N.E., A. Bielefeldt. 2015. “Volunteerism in Engineering Students and Its Relation to Social Responsibility.” American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference and Exposition Proceedings. June 15-17. Seattle, WA.
  • Canney, N.E., A. Bielefeldt, M. Russu*. 2015. “Which Courses influence Engineering Students’ Views of Social Responsibility.” American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference and Exposition Proceedings. June 15-17. Seattle, WA. Liberal Education / Engineering & Society Division Best Paper Award. PIC III Best Paper Award. Best Paper Award Overall.
  • Bielefeldt, A.R. 2014. “Does Engineering Attract or Repel Female Students Who Passionately Want to Help People?” American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference and Exposition Proceedings. June 15-18. Indianapolis, IN. [peer reviewed]
  • Rulifson, G., W. Thomas*, A. Bielefeldt. 2014. “Understanding of social responsibility by First Year Engineering Students: Ethical Foundations and Courses.” American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference and Exposition Proceedings. June 15-18. Indianapolis, IN. [peer reviewed]
  • Bowa, T., D. Kazmer, C. Swan, K. Paterson, A. Bielefeldt, O. Pierrakos. 2014. “A Research Institutions Teaching Imperative: Rising to the Commitment of Service-Learning in Engineering Education. American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference and Exposition Proceedings. June 15-18. Indianapolis, IN. [peer reviewed]
  • Canney, N., A. Bielefeldt. 2013. “Examining the Correlation between Religion and Social Responsibility in Engineering Students.” 43rd Annual Frontiers in Education (FIE) Conference. Oct. 23-26. Oklahoma City, OK. [peer reviewed]
  • Bielefeldt, A., K. Paterson, C. Swan, O. Pierrakos, D.O. Kazmer, A. Soisson. 2013. “Spectra of Learning Through Service Programs.” American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference and Exposition Proceedings. June 22-26. Atlanta, GA. [peer reviewed]
  • Canney, N., T. Bowling*, A. Bielefeldt. 2013. “In their own words: Engineering students’ view on the relationship between the engineering profession and society.” American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference and Exposition Proceedings. June 22-26. Atlanta, GA. [peer reviewed]
  • Tucker, B.G., D.O. Kazmer, O. Pierrakos, C. Swan, A.R. Bielefeldt, K. Paterson, A. Soisson. 2013. “Faculty Perspectives on Learning Through Service in Engineering Education: Challenges and Opportunities.” American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference and Exposition Proceedings. June 22-26. Atlanta, GA. [peer reviewed]
  • Zarske, M., D. Reamon, A.R. Bielefeldt. 2013. “The Impacts of Real Clients in Project-Based Service-Learning Courses.” American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference and Exposition Proceedings. June 22-26. Atlanta, GA. [peer reviewed]
  • Swan, C., A.R. Bielefeldt, K. Paterson, D.O. Kazmer, O. Pierrakos, A. Soisson, B.G. Tucker. 2013. “Workshops for the Engineering Faculty Engagement in Learning Through Service (EFELTS) Project: Development and Initial Findings.” American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference and Exposition Proceedings. June 22-26. Atlanta, GA. [peer reviewed]
  • Canney, N., A. Bielefeldt. 2012. “A Model for the Development of Personal and Professional Social Responsibility for Engineers.” American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference and Exposition Proceedings. Educational Research Methods Division. June 10-13. San Antonio, TX. [peer reviewed]
  • Canney, N., A. Bielefeldt. 2012. “Engineering Students’ Views of the Role of Engineering in Society.” American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference and Exposition Proceedings. Community Engagement in Engineering Education Constituent Committee Division. June 10-13. San Antonio, TX. [peer reviewed]
  • Zarske, M., J. Sullivan, M. O’Hair, A. Bielefeldt. 2012. “K-12 Engineering for Service: Do project-based service-learning design experiences impact attitudes in high school engineering students?” American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference and Exposition Proceedings. K-12 Division. June 10-13. San Antonio, TX. [peer reviewed]
  • Zarske, M., D. Reamon, D. Knight, A. Bielefeldt. 2012. “Service-Based First Year Engineering Projects: Do they make a difference?” American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference and Exposition Proceedings. Community Engagement in Engineering Education Constituent Committee Division. June 10-13. San Antonio, TX. [peer reviewed]
  • Bielefeldt, A., K. Paterson, J. Duffy, C. Swan, O. Pierrakos, N. Canney. 2012. “Engineering Faculty Engagement in Learning Through Service Summit: Best Practices and Affinity Mapping.” American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference and Exposition Proceedings. Constituent Committee for Community Engagement in Engineering Education. June 10-13. San Antonio, TX. [peer reviewed]
  • Pierrakos, O., A. Zilberberg, C. Swan, J. Duffy, J. Paterson, A. Bielefeldt, N. Canney. 2012. “Initial Findings from the Faculty Survey on Learning Through Service.” American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference and Exposition Proceedings. Constituent Committee for Community Engagement in Engineering Education. June 10-13. San Antonio, TX. [peer reviewed]
  • Bielefeldt, A.R., K. Paterson, and C. Swan. 2009. “Measuring the Impacts of Project-Based Service Learning.” American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Conference and Exposition. (Paper 2009-1972). Environmental Division. June 24-17, Austin, TX. [peer reviewed] BEST PAPER AWARD
  • K. Paterson, A. Bielefeldt, and C. Swan. 2009. “An Interactive Panel Session on Measuring the Impacts of Project-Based Service Learning on Engineering Education.” American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Conference and Exposition. (Paper 2009-2034). International Division. June 24-17, Austin, TX. [peer reviewed]
  • Bielefeldt, A. R., B. Amadei, and R. Sandekian. 2008. “Community Service Attitudes of Engineering Students Engaged in Service Learning Projects.” American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Conference and Exposition. (Paper 2008-2430). International Division. June 23-25, Pittsburgh, PA. [peer reviewed]
  • Bielefeldt, A.R. 2007. "Community Service Attitudes of First-Year Students and Senior Students Working on Service Learning Design Projects." Association for Environmental Engineering and Science Professors (AEESP) Biennial Conference - Interactions at the Interface: Making the Connections Between Environments, Disciplines and Nations. July 28 - August 1. Blacksburg, VA.
  • Pinnell, M., B. Amadei, A.R. Bielefeldt, W. Moeller, R. Sandekian. 2005. "Service-Learning in Engineering: Summary of Findings from a Pre-Conference Workshop." Poster at the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Conference and Exposition. Session: Emerging Trends in Engineering Education. Portland, OR. June 13.
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    Design

  • Bielefeldt, A. 2012. “Competitions for Environmental Engineering Capstone Design Projects: Student Preferences and Learning Outcomes.” American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference and Exposition Proceedings. Environmental Engineering Division. June 10-13. San Antonio, TX. [peer reviewed]
  • Bielefeldt, A.R. 2010. “Diverse Models for Incorporating Service Learning in Capstone Design.” Capstone Design Conference. June 7-9, Boulder, CO. [peer reviewed]
  • Bielefeldt, A. R., B. Amadei, R. Sandekian. 2007. "Engineering For The Developing World Course Gives Students International Experience." (Paper 2007-799). American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE) Conference and Exposition. International Division. June 25-27, Honolulu, Hawaii.
  • Bielefeldt, A.R. 2005. "Challenges and Rewards of On-Campus Projects in Capstone Design." Presentation at the American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE) Conference and Exposition. Division: Design in Engineering Education. Portland, OR. June. Full paper published in conference proceedings.
  • Bielefeldt, A.R. 2003. "Capstone Environmental Design Course Incorporating Sustainable Projects." American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE) Conference and Exposition. Nashville, TN.
  • Bielefeldt, A.R. and J. Silverstein. 2002. "A Successful Model for Integrating Sustainable Development Projects into a Capstone Design." Presentation at the Association of Environmental Engineering and Science Professors (AEESP) Education Conference, Aug., Toronto.
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    First Year Students

  • Bielefeldt, A.R., N. Canney. 2014. “Social Responsibility Attitudes of First Year Engineering Students and the Impact of Courses.” American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference and Exposition Proceedings. June 15-18. Indianapolis, IN. [peer reviewed]
  • Bielefeldt, A.R. 2011. “Global Interests and Experience Among First-Year Civil Engineering Students.” American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference and Exposition Proceedings. (Paper 2011-1348). Civil Engineering Division. June 26-29, Vancouver, BC Canada. [peer reviewed; nominated for best paper]
  • Bielefeldt, A.R. 2009. “Gender Differences in the Attitudes of Students in Freshmen Engineering Courses.” American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Conference and Exposition. (Paper 2009-685). Women in Engineering Division. June 24-17, Austin, TX. [peer reviewed]
  • Bielefeldt, A.R. 2009. “Cognitive Diversity and the Performance of Freshmen Engineering Teams.” American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Conference and Exposition. (Paper 2009-683). Environmental Division. June 24-17, Austin, TX. [peer reviewed]
  • Bielefeldt, A. R. 2007. "Introduction to Environmental Engineering Course Aimed at Recruiting and Retaining Students." (Paper 2007-805). American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE) Conference and Exposition. Environmental Division. June 25-27, Honolulu, Hawaii.
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    ABET and Body of Knowledge Outcomes

  • Bielefeldt, A. 2012. “Similarities and Differences in Architectural, Civil, and Environmental Engineering Students’ Perceptions of the Body of Knowledge.” American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference and Exposition Proceedings. Civil Engineering Division. June 10-13. San Antonio, TX.
  • Bielefeldt, A., J. Burken, J. Hughes, S. Jones, K. Paterson, D. Reinhart. 2011. “Workshop: Frontiers in Environmental Education.” Association for Environmental Engineering and Science Professors (AEESP) Conference: Global Sustainability and Environmental Engineering & Science. University of South Florida, Tamp, FL. July 10-12.
  • Bielefeldt, A.R. 2010. “Student Perceptions of the Civil Engineering Body of Knowledge.” American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference and Exposition Proceedings. (Paper 2010-351). Civil Engineering Division. June 20-23, Louisville, KY. [peer reviewed]
  • Bielefeldt, A.R. 2009. “Mapping an Undergraduate Curriculum onto the Environmental Engineering Body of Knowledge.” American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Conference and Exposition. (Paper 2009-684). Environmental Division. June 24-17, Austin, TX. [peer reviewed]
  • Bielefeldt, A.R., R. Scott Summers and Bernard Amadei. 2005. "Incorporating Earth Systems Engineering Concepts throughout the Civil Engineering Degree to Create the Engineer of the 21st Century." Presentation at the American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE) Conference and Exposition. Division: Civil Engineering. Portland, OR. June. Full paper published in conference proceedings.

    Other Engineering Education Topics

         Undergraduate Research:
  • Bielefeldt, A. 2012. “Student Learning Outcomes During an Environmental Engineering Summer Research Program.” American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference and Exposition Proceedings. Environmental Engineering Division. June 10-13. San Antonio, TX.
  • Bielefeldt, A.R. 2006. "Undergraduate Research on Appropriate and Sustainable Technology." American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE) Conference and Exposition. Environmental Division. June, Chicago, IL.

         Ethics:
  • Bielefeldt, A.R. 2009. “Perceptions of Cheating Behaviors by Freshmen Engineering Students.” American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Conference and Exposition. (Paper 2009-1384). Engineering Ethics Division. June 24-17, Austin, TX. [peer reviewed]

         Energy:
  • Bielefeldt, A. 2011. “Growing Student Interest in Renewable Energy.” Association for Environmental Engineering and Science Professors (AEESP) Conference: Global Sustainability and Environmental Engineering & Science. University of South Florida, Tamp, FL. July 10-12. Oral presentation.
  • Bielefeldt, A.R. 2009. “Retaining Students Interested in Energy in Environmental Engineering.” American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Conference and Exposition. (Paper 2009-681). Environmental Division. June 24-17, Austin, TX. [peer reviewed]
  • Bielefeldt, A. R. 2008. “Incorporating Energy Issues into Environmental Engineering.” American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Conference and Exposition. (Paper 2008-2289). Environmental Division. June 23-25, Pittsburgh, PA. [peer reviewed]

         Cultural Competency:
  • Bielefeldt, A. R. 2008. “Cultural Competency Assessment.” American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Conference and Exposition. (Paper 2008-2313). Environmental Division. June 23-25, Pittsburgh, PA. [peer reviewed]
  • Bielefeldt, A.R. and K. High. 2007. "Work in Progress: Assessing the Cultural Competency of Engineering Students." Frontiers in Education (FIE) Conference. Oct. 10-13.

         Environmental Engineering Topics:
  • Bielefeldt, A. 2013. “Teaching a Hazardous Waste Management Course using an Inverted Classroom.” American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference and Exposition Proceedings. June 22-26. Atlanta, GA. [peer reviewed]
  • Bielefeldt, A. R. 2007. "Solid And Hazardous Waste Course Targeted To The Developing World." (Paper 2007-812). American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE) Conference and Exposition. Environmental Division. June 25-27, Honolulu, Hawaii.
  • Bielefeldt, A.R. and R. Malhotra. 2006. “Wastewater Treatment for a Native American Tribe.” In: Case Studies in Environmental Engineering and Science. Prepared by the AEESP Education Committee. Ed. A. Bhandari and M.A. Butkus. http://www.aeespfoundation.org/publications.html#CaseStudies
  • Bielefeldt, A. R. 2008. “Drinking Water Activity for High School Outreach Program.” American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Conference and Exposition. (Paper 2008-2327). K-12 & Pre College Engineering Division. June 23-25, Pittsburgh, PA. [peer reviewed]

         Engineering for Developing Communities:
  • Bielefeldt, A.R. 2006. "Increasing the International Awareness of Engineering Students." American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE) Conference and Exposition. Emerging Trends poster session. June, Chicago, IL.
  • Bielefeldt, A.R. 2006. "Attracting Women to Engineering that Serves Developing Communities." American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE) Conference and Exposition. Women in Engineering Division. June, Chicago, IL.
  • Bielefeldt, A.R., D. Shannon, J. Ruttenber, J. Shah, R.S. Summers. 2006. "Environmental Health for Developing Communities Pilot Course." American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE) Conference and Exposition. Environmental Division. June, Chicago, IL.
  • Amadei, B., A.R. Bielefeldt, R.E. Sandekian, and R.S Summers. 2006. "Engineering for Developing Communities: Integrating Education, Research and Development, and Service/Outreach into Engineering Education." American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE) Conference and Exposition. International Division. June, Chicago, IL.
  • Bielefeldt, A.R., B. Amadei, R.S. Summers, K.M. Strzepek, P.S. Chinowsky and K.R. Molenaar. 2006. "An Educational Initiative to Address Earth Systems Engineering for Developing Communities." Presentation at the Working Commission W107 Construction in Developing Economies, International Symposium on Construction in Developing Economies: New Issues And Challenges. January 18-20, 2006. Santiago, Chile.
  • Bielefeldt, A.R., B. Amadei, R.S. Summers, R. Sandekian. 2005. "Engineering for Developing Communities Theme Attracts Diverse Student Interest." Presentation at the Association of Environmental Engineering and Science Professors (AEESP) Research and Education Conference. Potsdam, NY. July. Abstract in conference proceedings.
  • Bielefeldt, A.R., R. Scott Summers, Bernard Amadei, Robyn Sandekian, Jay Shah, Margaret Pinnell, William Moeller. 2005. "Creating an Engineering for Developing Communities Emphasis in Environmental Engineering." Presentation at the American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE) Conference and Exposition. Division: Environmental Engineering. Portland, OR. June. Full paper published in conference proceedings. Nominated for best paper award.
  • Bielefeldt, A.R., B. Amadei, R.S. Summers. 2005. "Department Level Reform Grant: Engineering for Developing Communities (EDC) and Earth Systems Engineering (ESE)." Poster at the National Science Foundation (NSF) Engineering and Computing Education Grantee Meeting. February. Washington, D.C.
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