EH&S recognized students as tomorrow’s professionals who will promote safety by partnering with many departments to provide students with experience and opportunities to foster a safety culture.
EH&S staff aligned with students in Technology Systems Management 415/416 for senior capstone projects. One project evaluated walking hazards on campus. Students identified problems and proposed solutions that could benefit everyone using campus walkways. Recommendations provided by these students will be evaluated and implemented as EH&S focuses on slip, trip, and fall hazards across campus.
EH&S worked with Environmental Science 203 students to collect surface water quality samples through the Iowa Department of Natural Resources IOWATER program. Students gained experience while assessing Iowa State University’s impact on campus streams. Students safely collected samples from eight monitoring locations along Clear Creek, College Creek, and Squaw Creek to document nitrate levels, oxygen levels, clarity, water flow, and habitat identification.
EH&S partnered with Health Studies 305 students to complete 60 inspections of campus automated external defibrillators (AED), reinforcing the importance of preparedness.
Involving students in identifying, evaluating, and solving high-impact safety issues extended EH&S’ mission beyond the local community.