As the laboratory foundation for Dr. Peter Bower's Introduction to Environmental Science course at Barnard College, students use BA over the course of a semester to explore the complexity and ambiguity of large-scale real-world environmental problems. The simulation has also been adapted for use in a variety of higher-education contexts. Faculty members at Connecticut College, Lafayette College, and Georgia College & State University have incorporated BA into their upper level hydrology and environmental site assessment courses. Outreach plans are also underway to find partners to help develop pedagogy and courses using BA in secondary schools and in environmental science professional settings.
An annual BA seminar is offered to new instructors interested in learning about BA's extensive features and range of pedagogy. If you are interested in trying out the simulation and using it in your own course, please contact us to discuss.
