Context Sensitive Solutions Summer Academy 2004

In 2004, the students of the CSS Summer Academy completed a unique, experiential summer program for junior-and senior-level undergraduate students interested in careers in transportation and the environment. In cooperation with the North Carolina Department of Transportation, CTE conducted a unique, summer program that combines classroom instruction, field trips that showcase real-life applications of CSS, and paid internships with the North Carolina Department of Transportation. These internships place the students in positions that directly address environmental concerns in transportation.

Participants were required to research and write a case study related to their work assignments. At the end of the internships, which were completed on August 3, the participants provided oral presentations of their experiential work activities to a group of local area practitioners and faculty researchers. In addition to a paid salary, the students received a CSS certificate of accomplishment and the opportunity to circulate their resumes to agencies and organizations seeking new hires who possess a broader understanding of transportation and environmental issues.

• Matthew Potter, Civil Engineering (Transportation), NC State University
• Natalie Chan, Environmental Engineering, NC State University
• Robert Watkins, Transportation and Logistics, NC A&T State University
• Jennifer Roy, Civil Engineering (Transportation), NC State University
• Michael Littlefield, Civil Engineering (Transportation), NC State University
• Bobby Tucker, Environmental Engineering, NC State University

• Duraleigh Connector in Wake County by Bobby Tucker (PDF, 489 KB). Case Study (PDF, 916 KB)
• I-26 Connector in Asheville by Robert Watkins and Michael Littlefield (PDF, 1 MB). Case Study (PDF, 1.6 MB)
• I-26 Buckner Gap by Man Yuk (Natalie) Chan (PDF, 2.5 MB). Case Study (PDF, 2.35 MB)
• US 321 Widening Project in Blowing Rock by Matthew Porter (PDF, 984 KB). Case Study (PDF, 590 KB)
• Merrimon Ave. (US-25) in Asheville by Jennifer Roy (PDF, 636 KB). Case Study (PDF, 336 KB)

For more information, please contact James Martin, CTE associate director.