The Olin Chemical Superfund Site Case Study
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Summary
The Olin Chemical Superfund Site case study module consists of four lesson units and a classroom follow-up activity, designed to introduce students to the U.S. EPA’s Superfund Program and the history of the chemical industry. It also delves into the toxicology of chemicals released into the environment, while helping students explore green chemistry innovations that aim to eliminate the use of certain hazardous chemicals. The Olin Chemical Superfund Site case study is meant to complement and expand on core toxicology concepts found in the Toxicology for Chemists Curriculum by Beyond Benign. The case study is ideal for introductory-level college chemistry courses.
The case study units include lecture slides, specific learning outcomes, Course alignment and prerequisites, a detailed lesson plan and a list of additional resources. Additionally, the case study provides assessment and review questions for in-class discussions, homework, and exams.
This resource also guides educators and students in developing case studies based on Superfund sites in their own regions, adding local relevance and connecting students with their communities.
The module was authored by Prof. Nesta Bortey-Sam, Prof. Emeritus. Doug Raynie, and Dr. Monica Nyansa, with peer reviews by Prof. Jesse Morin, Prof. Dalila Kovacs, Dr. Kathleen Vandiver, and MIT Superfund Research Program (SRP) trainees Weixi Kang, Barathkumar Baskaran, and Haosheng Feng.
This resource was made possible with support to Beyond Benign from the NIH-NIEHS Superfund Research Program Grant P42-ES027707 (MIT Superfund Research Program). Any opinions, findings, and/or interpretations of data contained herein are the responsibility of the authors(s) and do not necessarily represent the opinions, interpretations, or policy of Beyond Benign and MIT Superfund Research Program.
The case study units include lecture slides, specific learning outcomes, Course alignment and prerequisites, a detailed lesson plan and a list of additional resources. Additionally, the case study provides assessment and review questions for in-class discussions, homework, and exams.
This resource also guides educators and students in developing case studies based on Superfund sites in their own regions, adding local relevance and connecting students with their communities.
The module was authored by Prof. Nesta Bortey-Sam, Prof. Emeritus. Doug Raynie, and Dr. Monica Nyansa, with peer reviews by Prof. Jesse Morin, Prof. Dalila Kovacs, Dr. Kathleen Vandiver, and MIT Superfund Research Program (SRP) trainees Weixi Kang, Barathkumar Baskaran, and Haosheng Feng.
This resource was made possible with support to Beyond Benign from the NIH-NIEHS Superfund Research Program Grant P42-ES027707 (MIT Superfund Research Program). Any opinions, findings, and/or interpretations of data contained herein are the responsibility of the authors(s) and do not necessarily represent the opinions, interpretations, or policy of Beyond Benign and MIT Superfund Research Program.
Safety Precautions, Hazards, and Risk Assessment
N/A
Teacher Recommendations or Piloting Data (if available)
Piloting data will be provided after Spring 2025.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
https://doi.org/10.59877/FKOE3288
Other notes/information
Please refer to the lesson plan before using the case study units.
This resource was made possible with support to Beyond Benign from the NIH-NIEHS Superfund Research Program Grant P42-ES027707 (MIT Superfund Research Program). Any opinions, findings, and/or interpretations of data contained herein are the responsibility of the authors(s) and do not necessarily represent the opinions, interpretations, or policy of Beyond Benign and MIT Superfund Research Program.
This resource was made possible with support to Beyond Benign from the NIH-NIEHS Superfund Research Program Grant P42-ES027707 (MIT Superfund Research Program). Any opinions, findings, and/or interpretations of data contained herein are the responsibility of the authors(s) and do not necessarily represent the opinions, interpretations, or policy of Beyond Benign and MIT Superfund Research Program.
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