Natural Resource Management: What are the issues for the Brazilian government in balancing the economic, social and environmental priorities in regard to the challenges it is facing in the Amazon? What approaches such as eco-tourism, agricultural carbon off-sets, and fair trade could harmonize the competing needs? Make a presentation to the International Finance Corporation, and the Brazilian government on the viability of these options. (Azman and Kessels)

Town Planning: The City of Louisville has declined to renew its franchise to Xcel Energy. How should the city meet its energy needs, and what types of companies should it partner with? Consider both energy efficiency and renewable supply. Get a breakdown of end uses and describe how to best meet each of these. Who is implementing these technologies in the U.S. (Griebling, Hammond, and Nelson)

Green Building: What are the greatest benefits to both a developer and the facility manager/owner of achieving LEED status? With this in mind: Should CU make all of its buildings LEED certified? If so should CU aim for a Platinum rating? (Jirathanathaworn, Johnson, Lindoerfer, and Sivess)

Urban Development: You are working for a developer of subdivisions. Your boss has asked for a comparison of ways to treat sewage and storm water run-off. Compare conventional water and waste water treatment systems with ‘eco-machines’. Use a minimum of 5 key performance criteria to compare the treatment options and present the advantages and disadvantages of both. Include a discussing of the merits of on-site water capture and use, grey water re-use and options for water efficiency in the home. (Awad and Gorlitsky, with assistance from DeJong)

Regulation and Standards: You work for an American based but internationally operating electronics manufacturer. What are the relevant European and Japanese standards coming into force that will affect your product? Consider product take-back legislation, product safety regulations, emissions and toxic component requirements. Outline the key components of a strategy for your company to enable it to compete globally. (Bohmann and Nelson)