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Novel Courses and Content for ChEs II

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lawrence Decker, Wentworth Institute of Technology; William Hansen, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Robert Dewar, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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AC 2008-1842: DESIGN OF A CARBON NEUTRAL GREENHOUSE FORGREENFIELD COMMUNITY COLLEGELawrence Decker, Wentworth Institute of Technology Lawrence Decker,PE,NSPE,is an Associate Professor of Civil/Environmental Engineering at Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston Massachusetts. He has taught a variety of Civil and Environmental Engineering Courses and was an engineer in industry for many years.William Hansen, Wentworth Institute of Technology William Hansen is a fifth year Environmental Engineering student at Wentworth Institute of Technology. He has been on three cooperative work experiences with Environmental Engineering and Consulting Firms.Robert Dewar, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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Novel Courses and Content for ChEs I

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Allen White, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Glen Livesay, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Kay C Dee, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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AC 2008-1259: DEVELOPMENT OF KINESTHETIC-ACTIVE EXERCISES FOR ATRANSPORT PHENOMENA COURSEAllen White, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Allen White is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering; he co-developed and co-taught the kinesthetic active supplemental learning opportunities for this project. Allen’s educational research interests include engaging kinesthetic learners and project-based learning. Allen has 6 years of industrial experience at Honda of America Manufacturing and Honda R & D North America.Glen Livesay, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Glen Livesay is an Associate Professor of Applied Biology and Biomedical Engineering; he co-developed and co-taught the

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Innovations in the ChE Laboratory

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bruce Vaughen, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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AC 2008-322: ENHANCING THE UNDERGRADUATE CHEMICALENGINEERING CURRICULUM WITH AN INDUSTRIAL PROCESS SAFETYAPPROACHBruce Vaughen, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Visiting Assistant Professor Chemical Engineering Department Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, CM55 Terre Haute, IN 47803 812.877.8813 Page 13.556.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Enhancing the Under gr aduate Chemical Engineer ing Cur r iculum with an Industr ial Pr ocess Safety Appr oachAbstractThis paper summarizes the industrial process risk analysis approach that was used to enhance achemical engineering unit operations

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New Ideas for ChEs I (aka ChE Potpourri)

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jason Keith, Michigan Technological University; David Silverstein, University of Kentucky; Donald Visco, Tennessee Technological University

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Chemical Engineering

AC 2008-1147: IDEAS TO CONSIDER FOR NEW CHEMICAL ENGINEERINGEDUCATORS: FRESHMAN AND SOPHOMORE LEVEL COURSESJason Keith, Michigan Technological University Jason Keith is an Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering at Michigan Technological University. He received his B.S.ChE from the University of Akron in 1995, and his Ph.D from the University of Notre Dame in 2001. His current research interests include reactor stability, alternative energy, and engineering education. He is active within ASEE.David Silverstein, University of Kentucky David L. Silverstein is currently an Associate Professor of Chemical and Materials Engineering at the University of Kentucky College of Engineering

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New Ideas for ChEs I (aka ChE Potpourri)

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jason Keith, Michigan Technological University; H. Scott Fogler, University of Michigan; Valarie Thomas, University of Michigan; Don Chmielewski, Illinois Institute of Technology; Michael Gross, Bucknell University

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AC 2008-410: CACHE MODULE DEVELOPMENT FOR INTRODUCING ENERGYINTO THE CHEMICAL ENGINEERING CURRICULUM: FUEL CELLSJason Keith, Michigan Technological University Jason Keith is an Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering at Michigan Technological University. He received his B.S.ChE from the University of Akron in 1995, and his Ph.D from the University of Notre Dame in 2001. His current research interests include reactor stability, alternative energy, and engineering education. He is active within ASEE.H. Scott Fogler, University of Michigan H. Scott Fogler is the Ame and Catherine Vennema Professor of Chemical Engineering and the Thurnau Professor at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor

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New Ideas for ChEs II (aka ChE Potpourri)

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael Birnkrant, Drexel University; Matthew Cathell, Drexel University; Priscilla Blount, Martha Washington Elementary School; Jean Robinson, Martha Washington Elementary School; Adam Fontecchio, Drexel University; Eli Fromm, Drexel University

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males in the class. The Student populationdemographics at Martha Washington Elementary School are 97% African American, 2%Hispanic and 1% of other ethnicities that were not white. Included in the student population werethe special education students who made up 19% of the student population. Only 1% of thestudent population was considered Limited English Proficiency. The fifth grade science curriculum is broken into three sections that cover Solar Energy,Variables and Environments. The candy engineering module fits into the Variables section of theScience Curriculum covered in the Pennsylvania Science and Technology standards under theUnifying Theme standard 3.1.7 and Science, Technology and Human Endeavors standard 3.8.7.The focus of the

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New Ideas for ChEs II (aka ChE Potpourri)

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Gerardine Botte, Ohio University; Keeley Schneider, Ohio University; Bryan Boggs, Ohio University

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chemical engineering at Ohio University’s Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering. He received a B.S. in chemical engineering from West Virginia University Institute of Technology (WVUIT). He is working on his dissertation under the guidance of Dr. Gerardine G. Botte, which focuses on ammonia as a source of hydrogen for fuel cells. Page 13.828.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 KIDS BIRTHDAY PARTIES: “HAVING FUN AND LEARNING ENGINEERING”Abstract According to the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)1, interest inscience, math, and

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Innovations in the ChE Laboratory

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Katherine Taconi, University of Alabama, Huntsville; R. Michael Banish, University of Alabama, Huntsville

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procedures and the lowcost of the supplies and chemicals. The experiment also allows instructors to use the lab activityas a platform to introduce students to fundamental chemistry and chemical engineeringprinciples, including unit conversions, stoichiometry, kinetics and catalysis, and conservation ofmass. The activity has an even broader impact on students’ perceptions of chemical engineering,as it generates a product that nearly all students use on a daily basis and illustrates how chemicalengineering has a direct impact on their lives and society as a whole. Students become aware ofthe future of the chemical process industry by demonstrating technology from a rapidly growingindustry that is poised to transform fuel and chemical production. The

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Looking at the ChE Curriculum

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Annette Jacobson, Carnegie Mellon University; Rosemary Frollini, Carnegie Mellon University; Susana Steppan, Carnegie Mellon University

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Chemical Engineering

comprise 57% of allstudents taking the courses in the past 30 years, a clear demonstration of the usefulness of thesecourses from the student perspective. Note that the course evaluations are not mandatory;students are encouraged to provide a response, but there is no method for insuring that thestudent evaluates the course.Industrial scientists and engineers familiar with the program were polled in 1998 regarding theiropinion of the CPS Program. This was a group of industrial scientists and engineers, includingsome CPS Advisory Board members and some alumni from industrial corporations; both groupshad hired students from our program. Their comments are summarized below: • “…our products and manufacturing technology must remain at the forefront

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The Latest in Improving Learning in ChE Students

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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William Kelly, Villanova University

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the students. This stimulus then could piquestudent’s curiosities, motivating them to think more deeply and creatively about thesubject matter and how it could be applied in an entrepreneurial way to solve modern dayproblems via technological solutions. A study was conducted in a Junior level corechemical engineering course to determine whether more active learning activities leadsto better understanding and retention of the course material and to students exhibitingmore entrepreneurial tendencies. One section of approximately 25 students experiencedactive learning activities for approximately 25% of the in-class time, whereas the othersection of the same size experienced active learning approximately 50% of the time.With regards to the types

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University; Bill Brooks, Oregon State University

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AC 2008-976: A WEB-BASED INTERACTIVE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERINGLEARNING TOOL THAT PROMOTES CONCEPT-BASED INSTRUCTIONMilo Koretsky, Oregon State University Milo Koretsky is an Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering at Oregon State University. He currently has research activity in areas related to thin film materials processing and engineering education. He is interested in integrating technology into effective education practices and in promoting the use of higher level cognitive skills in engineering problem solving. Dr. Koretsky is a six-time Intel Faculty Fellow and has won awards for his work in engineering education at the university and national levels.Bill Brooks, Oregon State University

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Novel Courses and Content for ChEs II

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ruben Morales-Menendez, Tecnologico de Monterrey; Tomas Lopez, Tecnologico de Monterrey; Ricardo Ramirez Medoza, Institute Tecnologico De Monterrey; Luis E Garza, Tecnologico de Monterrey

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models). Page 13.451.5Educational Principles of DesignTwo main directions are taken into account for the design of an engineering course atTecnológico de Monterrey: the 2015 Mission and the Accreditation Board of Engineering andTechnology (ABET1) criteria.Based on a wide survey with industry leaders, students, faculty members, and ex-alumni the new2015 mission of the Tecnológico de Monterrey is to prepare students and transfer knowledge: (1)to promote the international competitiveness of business enterprises based on knowledge,innovation, technological development, and sustainable development, … with this mission(among other objectives), the Tecnológico

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ChE Poster Session

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yakov Cherner, ATeL, LLC; Jerry Meldon, Tufts University; Anatoly Peresunko, Southern Federal University (Russia)

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AC 2008-2205: SIMULATION-BASED LEARNING OF DISTILLATIONPRINCIPLES IN HISTORICAL CONTEXT: FROM DA VINCI’S ALEMBICS TOMODERN APPLICATIONSYakov Cherner, ATeL, LLC Yakov E. Cherner, Ph.D. a Founder and President of ATEL, LLC, taught science, engineering and technology disciplines to high school, college and university students. He has extensive experience in writing curricula and developing educational software and efficient instructional strategies. Dr. Cherner introduced an innovative concept of multi-layered simulation-based conceptual teaching of science and technology. This instructional approach uses real-world objects, processes and learning situations that are familiar to students as the

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Innovations in the ChE Laboratory

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Felecia Nave, Prairie View A&M University; Michael Gyamerah, Prairie View A&M University; Irvin Osborne-Lee, Prairie View A&M University

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Chemical Engineering

this end, increasing the number ofbioengineering programs at minority serving institutions is necessary if the science andtechnology community are to meet the ever growing needs of the biotechnology andnanotechnology workforce. The objective of this paper is to discuss the outcomes and lessonslearned in the development of a bioengineering concentration in the Department of ChemicalEngineering at Prairie View A&M University.IntroductionWith the emergence of newer technologies, many of which steeped deeply in chemicalengineering principles, the chemical engineering profession has witnessed a decline in thenumber of students choosing it as a field of study.1-3 Whereas there are a number of factors thatcontribute to the enrollment decline, the

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Novel Courses and Content for ChEs II

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nichole Au, University of Maryland-Baltimore County; Taryn Bayles, University of Maryland-Baltimore County; Julia Ross, University of Maryland-Baltimore County

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Chemical Engineering

dialysate (water) and the hemodialysis system. The teamssubsequently evaluate the performance of the prototype that they create.The second design project, Engineering Energy Solutions, focuses on the world’s energy crisis.As the world moves further into the 21st century, the need for development in the field ofrenewable energy is becoming more apparent. The amount of fossil fuels available continues todecline and statistics show that only one barrel of oil is discovered for every six that are utilized.In fact, if the current rate of consumption is maintained, worldwide oil reserves are slated to lastonly for the next forty years. Therefore it is essential that renewable energy technology mustcontinue to grow. The next generation of students

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ChE Poster Session

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Noah Brak, West Virginia University; Joseph Shaeiwitz, West Virginia University; Richard Turton, West Virginia University

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Virginia University Richard Turton received his B.S. degree from the University of Nottingham and his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from Oregon State University. His research interests are include fluidization and particle technology and their application to particle coating for pharmaceutical applications. Dick is a co-author of the text Analysis, Synthesis, and Design of Chemical Processes (2nd ed.), published by Prentice Hall in 2003. Page 13.1388.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Visual Basic Software for Design and Performance ProblemsIntroduction Most chemical

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Novel Courses and Content for ChEs II

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rebecca Toghiani, Mississippi State University; Adrienne Minerick, Mississippi State University; Keisha Walters, Mississippi State University

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Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering at Mississippi State University. She received her PhD and M.S. from the University of Notre Dame and B.S. from Michigan Technological University. Since joining MSU, Dr. Minerick has taught the graduate Chemical Engineering Math, Process Controls, Introduction to Chemical Engineering Freshman Seminar, and Heat Transfer Courses. In addition, she is an NSF CAREER Awaredee, has served as co-PI on an NSF REU site, PI on grants from NSF and DOE, and is the faculty advisor for MSU’s chapter of the National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers (NOBCChE). Her research is in medical microdevice

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New Ideas for ChEs I (aka ChE Potpourri)

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tamara Floyd-Smith, Tuskegee University

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. Introduction Conducting undergraduate research (UR) has been shown to have a number of positiveoutcomes for the undergraduate researcher including increasing confidence and understanding,clarifying interests in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) careers and increasingthe anticipation of a Ph.D1. Russell et al. recently performed an extensive survey for theNational Science Foundation which included 3600 faculty, post doctoral and graduate studentmentors of undergraduate research1. These mentors were identified because they were funded byone or more of the eight NSF programs with an undergraduate research focus. Although thisstudy was comprehensive from the standpoint of NSF, mentors without funding from NSF mayhave been overlooked

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New Ideas for ChEs I (aka ChE Potpourri)

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christine Kelly, Oregon State University; Edith Gummer, Northwest Regional Education Laboratory; Philip Harding, Oregon State University; Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University

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to thin film materials processing and engineering education. He is interested in integrating technology into effective education practices and in promoting the use of higher level cognitive skills in engineering problem solving. Dr. Koretsky is a six-time Intel Faculty Fellow and has won awards for his work in engineering education at the university and national levels. Page 13.1165.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Teaching Experimental Design using Virtual Laboratories: Development, Implementation and Assessment of the Virtual Bioreactor