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New Trends in CHE Education II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jason Keith, Michigan Technological University; Daniel Crowl, Michigan Technological University; David Caspary, Michigan Technological University; Jeffrey Allen, Michigan Technological University; Dennis Meng, Michigan Technological University; Jeff Naber, Michigan Technological University; Abhijit Mukherjee, Michigan Technological University; John Lukowski, Michigan Technological University; Jay Meldrum, Michigan Technological University; Barry Solomon, Michigan Technological University

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AC 2009-269: HYDROGEN CURRICULUM AT MICHIGAN TECHNOLOGICALUNIVERSITYJason Keith, Michigan Technological University Jason Keith is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Michigan Technological University.Daniel Crowl, Michigan Technological University Dan Crowl is the Herbert H. Dow Professor of Chemical Process Safety in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Michigan Technological University.David Caspary, Michigan Technological University Dave Caspary is the Manager of Laboratory Facilities in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Michigan Technological University.Jeffrey Allen, Michigan Technological University Jeff Allen is an Assistant Professor

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New Trends in CHE Education I

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2009 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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AC 2009-29: IDEAS TO CONSIDER FOR NEW CHEMICAL ENGINEERINGEDUCATORS: PART 2 (COURSES OFFERED LATER IN THE CURRICULUM)Jason 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 the 2008 recipient of the Raymond W. Fahien Award for Outstanding Teaching Effectiveness and Educational Scholarship.David Silverstein, University of Kentucky David L. Silverstein is currently the PJC

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Contemporary Issues in CHE Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Phillip Wankat, Purdue University

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Chemical Engineering

of engineering education research, the increased availability of funds forengineering education research from NSF but with a stricter review process, development of a Page 14.1249.2national research agenda for engineering education5, the development of engineering educationresearch centers4, the development of departments of Engineering Education, Engineering andScience Education, and Engineering and Technology Education department6; and a small butincreasing number of chemical engineering departments that allow students to do their Ph.D.research on engineering education6. These and other significant changes in the structure ofengineering and

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New Trends in CHE Education II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gisele Ragusa, University of Southern California; Ted Lee, University of Southern California

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Chemical Engineering

AC 2009-2283: A DEGREE-PROJECT APPROACH TO ENGINEERINGEDUCATIONGisele Ragusa, University of Southern CaliforniaTed Lee, University of Southern California Page 14.24.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 A Degree-Project Approach to Engineering Education Abstract Chemical engineering education is facing a growing disconnect between a curriculumfocused primarily on “unit operations” (e.g., heat exchangers and distillation columns) andfaculty research that has increasingly emphasized nano- and bio-technology. This discrepancywas recognized by an NSF-sponsored Frontiers in Chemical Engineering Education

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E-Learning in Chemical Engineering

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tiffany Hesser, University of New Haven; Michael Collura, University of New Haven

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Chemical Engineering

process modeling and control, as well as reform of engineering education. Page 14.1360.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Web Based Classes for Enhancement of Pre Laboratory LectureCduvtcev""The use of web classes, such as Tegrity Campus1, as a supplement to pre laboratory reading or areplacement for pre laboratory lectures could become a standard tool in laboratory educationprotocol. In classes with multiple lab sections and instructors, pre laboratory lectures can lackconsistency and it can be difficult to gauge the students’ level of preparation. With the everincreasing exposure to technology, students generally

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Innovations in the CHE Laboratory

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Baba Abdul, Washington State University; Emmanuel Shide, ABU Zaria, Nigeria; Raymond Bako, ABU Zaria, Nigeria; Paul Golter, Washington State University; Jerome Babauta, Washington State University; Bernard Van Wie, Washington State University; Gary Brown, Washington State University

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National Institutes of Health PhD Program at Washington State University. He was recently sponsored by the National Science foundation OISE Program as an exchange student to Nigeria.Bernard Van Wie, Washington State University Bernard J Van Wie obtained his PhD in Chemical Engineering at the University of Oklahoma in 1982 and has been a a full Professor in Chemical Engineering at the Washington State University since 1995. He has three patents and 41 publications and recenty was a Fulbright Scholar to Nigeria. He is married with three children.Gary Brown, Washington State University Gary Brown has a PhD in Education and is currently the Director Centre for Teaching Learning and Technology WSU

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Contemporary Issues in CHE Education

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William Krantz, University of Colorado, Boulder

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Nanyang Technological University NUS National University of Singapore OISE Office of International Science and Engineering SAL Sabbatical or Academic Leave SL Sabbatical Leave VFA Visiting Faculty Appointment2. Qualifications of the AuthorThe author entered academia in 1968 and held a full-time faculty position at the University ofColorado until he retired in 2000. He then accepted a full-time faculty position at the Universityof Cincinnati until he retired again in 2005. He took four SLs and two ALs during his 32 years atColorado and had two ALs while at Cincinnati. These SALs involved

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E-Learning in Chemical Engineering

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Silverstein, University of Kentucky

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Chemical Engineering

, P. and T. Laferrière, Technology in Support of Collaborative Learning. Educational  Psychology Review, 2007. 19(1): p. 65 83. 6.  Olds, B.M. and R.L. Miller, Using Portfolios to Assess a ChE Program. Chemical Engineering  Education, 1999. 33(2). 7.  Williams, J.M., The Engineering Portfolio: Communication, Reflection, and Student Learning  Outcomes Assessment. Int. J. Engng. Ed., 2002. 18(2): p. 199 207. 8.  Sharp, J.E. Using portfolios in the classroom. in Frontiers in Education Conference. 1997. 9.  Bhatia, S.R., Portfolio Assessment in Introductory ChE Courses. Chemical Engineering Education,  2002. 36(4). 10.  Christy, A.D. and M. Lima, The Use of Student Portfolios in Engineering Instruction

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New Trends in CHE Education I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Adrienne Minerick, Mississippi State University; Keisha Walters, Mississippi State University; Bill Elmore, Mississippi State University; Rebecca Toghiani, Mississippi State University; Rafael Hernandez; Priscilla Hill, Mississippi State University; Hossein Toghiani, Mississippi State University; Todd French, Mississippi State University

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Chemical Engineering

AC 2009-2241: CROSS-CURRICULAR TOPIC INVENTORY: STRATEGIC TOPICPLACEMENT AND RESULTING STUDENT ACCOUNTABILITYAdrienne Minerick, Mississippi State University Adrienne Minerick is an 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, Heat Transfer, and Analytical Microdevice Technology courses. In addition, she is an NSF CAREER Awardee, has served as co-PI on an NSF REU site, PI on grants from NSF and

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Innovations in the CHE Laboratory

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Marvi Matos, University of Washington; Danilo Pozzo, University of Washington

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Chemical Engineering

limited budget.Acknowledgements We would like to thank the students Sarah H. Widder, Margaret S. Donegan-Ryan andKyle M. Flotlin who kindly provided Karr Column diagrams from their experimental planningreport. We also want to thank David Gery and Arne Biermans who have helped in themodification liquid-liquid extraction equipment. Page 14.78.21References[1] Wintermantel, K. Process and Product Engineering Achievements, Present and Future Challenges. TransIChemE , 77 (A), 175-187, 1999.[2] Molzahn, M. and Wittstock, K. Chemical Engineers for the 21st Century - Challenges for University Education.Chemical Engineering & Technology , 25 (3), 231-235, 2002.[3] Saraiva, P. M. and Costa, R

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Innovations in the CHE Laboratory

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Adrienne Minerick, Mississippi State University

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AC 2009-1609: A DESKTOP EXPERIMENT MODULE: HEAT TRANSFERAdrienne Minerick, Mississippi State University Adrienne Minerick is an 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, Heat Transfer, and Analytical Microdevice Technology courses. In addition, she is an NSF CAREER Awardee, 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

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New Trends in CHE Education I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jennifer Christensen, Texas A&M University; Lale Yurttas, Texas A&M University

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Chemical Engineering

reinforce engineering principles, and to emphasize engineers’ ultimateresponsibility in the development of future technologies. The department has various goals thatrelate to the National Science Foundation (NSF) engineering education project grants. Theseparticular goals include increasing retention rates of engineering students, reinforcing societalresponsibilities, building networking skills through teamwork and community relations, andcreating a general excitement for engineering. Service learning has been the staple methodologyof reaching these goals, as projects have been implemented in the introductory material andenergy balances courses from the fall of 2006.The service learning projects assigned to the introductory classes have focused on

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New Trends in CHE Education I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Claire Komives, San Jose State University; Erik Fernandez, University of Virginia

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calculations on the process. Likewise, the writing of the abstractthat describes the context and relevance of the problem are also skills that are important for anystudent who will be called upon to explain the value of a technology to colleagues in a Page 14.1086.3workplace. The aspects of the problem involving the wording of the problem or associating 2learning objectives with a problem are less critical to the education of the students, and theseparts were not included in the grading of the problems.Students in the upper division elective course, Introduction to Biochemical Engineering (CHE192

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E-Learning in Chemical Engineering

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christi Patton Luks, University of Tulsa

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Chemical Engineering

engineering programs across the U.S. declined 34% between1997 and 20061 and The University of Tulsa (TU) has mirrored this trend. This same period oftime saw significant changes in the technology infrastructure at TU in the College of Engineeringand Natural Sciences. Every classroom was equipped with a computer console and display forinstruction. All engineering departments established computer laboratories for their students inaddition to the numerous facilities available to all students. WiFi was installed campus-wide.Two instructional laboratories were created with computers for 20 or 30 students.In 2007 and 2008, the public watched the price for a barrel of oil rise to unprecedented levels.Salaries for engineers prepared to work in the petroleum

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Contemporary Issues in CHE Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Richard Zollars, Washington State University; Donald Orlich, Washington State University

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Chemical Engineering

Enhancement Projects", Directorate for Education and Human Resources, Division of Undergraduate Education, National Science Foundation (NSF 98-108), 1998.7 Egger, W., Drogser, O., Eichberger, B., “Train the Trainer – technology Assistance for High Schools”, 12th International Power Electronics & Motion Control Conference, IEEE Cat. No. 06EX1282C), 2006.8 Hirsch, L. S., Kimmel, H., Rockland, R., and Bloom, J., “Using Pre-Engineering Curricula in High School Science and Mathematics: A Follow-up Study”, Frontiers in Education 36th Annual Conference, IEE Cat. No. 06CH37781C, 2006.9 Russ, G., Rice, J., Parker, C., Raczek, J., Jarrell, B., Bayles, T., Ross, J., “The Inspires Curriculum: Engaging Future

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New Trends in CHE Education II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Paul Golter, Washington State University; Bernard Van Wie, Washington State University; Gary Brown, Washington State University; David Thiessen; Nurdan Yurt; Baba Abdul, Washington State University

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Chemical Engineering

considering context, between the other elements of the assumptions, data, and evidence. problem, such as context, Objectively reflects upon the their implications, assumptions, or data own assertions. and evidence. Contexts for consideration Cultural/social Scientific Group, national, ethnic behavior/attitude Conceptual, basic science, scientific method Educational Economic Schooling, formal training Trade, business concerns costs Technological Ethical Applied science, engineering

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New Trends in CHE Education II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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J.Patrick Abulencia, Manhattan College

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Chemical Engineering

AC 2009-2508: ONLINE SOCIAL NETWORKING: A MECHANISM TOACCLIMATIZE INCOMING FRESHMEN AND FACILITATE DEPARTMENTCOMMUNICATIONJ.Patrick Abulencia, Manhattan College Page 14.934.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Online Social Networking: A Mechanism to Acclimatize Incoming Freshmen and Facilitate Department Communication.Abstract Online social networking tools such as Facebook and Ning are non-intimidating ways tointeract with other people. The benign nature of this environment serves as a useful mechanismfor introducing incoming freshmen, many of whom are shy and introverted, to their peers prior toarriving on campus. This past summer, Facebook

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Innovations in the CHE Laboratory

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Heather Gappa-Fahlenkamp, Oklahoma State University; Mark Wilkins, Oklahoma State University

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Chemical Engineering

project include the following: For BAE students • Biochemistry – General principles of chemistry in living organisms • Microbiology – General principles of the biology of microorganisms • Microbial Technologies in Biosystems Engineering – Introduction to engineering applications of industrial microbiology, including fermentation systems and enzyme kinetics For CHE students • Chemical Reaction Engineering – Principles of chemical kinetics rate concepts and data treatment, and elements of reactor design • Rate Operations – Development and application of phenomenological and empirical models to the design and analysis of mass transfer and separations unit operations • Chemical

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Contemporary Issues in CHE Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Adam Ekenseair, University of Texas, Austin; Carolyn Bayer, University of Texas, Austin; Margaret Phillips, University of Texas, Austin

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Chemical Engineering

AC 2009-1257: IMPACT OF INTEGRATION OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTSIN AN ENGINEERING RESEARCH LABORATORY: A CASE STUDYAdam Ekenseair, University of Texas, Austin Adam Ekenseair is a doctoral student in Chemical Engineering at the University of Texas at Austin. He received his B.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville in May 2005. Currently he is working in the laboratory of Dr. Nicholas Peppas on "A Fundamental Investigation of Non-Fickian Penetrant Transport in Glassy Polymers." Adam is a Department of Defense (NDSEG) Fellow and a National Science Foundation (NSF-GREP) Fellow. He is also active in the American Institute of Chemical Engineering, the American Physical

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New Trends in CHE Education I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael Hanyak, Bucknell University; Timothy Raymond, Bucknell University

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Chemical Engineering

Science Foundation grant (#9972758, 1999-2004), entitled Combining Faculty Teamwork, Applied Learning Theory, and Information Technology: A Catalyst for Systemic Engineering Education Reform. Courseware and pedagogical developments have been the focal points of his professional career.Timothy Raymond, Bucknell University Timothy M. Raymond is a Professor of Chemical Engineering at Bucknell University since 2002. He received his B.S. from Bucknell University in 1997 and his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University in 2002. His teaching and research interests include atmospheric chemistry and physics, aerosol and particle studies, and improving engineering education. He