Conference Session

Contemporary Issues in Chemical Engineering Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jason Keith, Michigan Technological University; Daniel Crowl, Michigan Technological University; David Caspary, Michigan Technological University; Jeffrey Allen, Michigan Technological University; Jeff Naber, Michigan Technological University; Dennis Meng, 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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Chemical Engineering

AC 2010-747: INTERDISCIPLINARY MINOR IN HYDROGEN TECHNOLOGY ATMICHIGAN TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITYJason Keith, Michigan Technological University Jason Keith is an Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering at Michigan Technological University.Daniel Crowl, Michigan Technological University Dan Crowl is the Herbert H. Dow Professor 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 Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at

Conference Session

Chemical Engineering Education: Underclass Years

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kwannin Kuo, Lunghwa University of Science and Technology; Pao-Chi Chen, Lunghwa University Science and Technology; Meei-Ruey Hsu, Ming-Chuan University

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Chemical Engineering

AC 2010-1189: USING IMPORTANCE-PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS METHOD TOEVALUATE THE FUNDAMENTAL CHEMISTRY COMPETENCE IN THEUNIVERSITIES OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY IN TAIWANKwannin Kuo, Lunghwa University of Science and Technology Kwannin Kuo is a lecturer in the department of Chemical and Materials Engineering at Lunghwa University of Science and Technology in Taiwan. He is also an EdD candidate in TESOL program at Queen's University, Belfast.Pao-Chi Chen, Lunghwa University Science and Technology Professor Chen is the Dean, College of Engineering at Lunghwa University of Science and Technology.Meei-Ruey Hsu, Ming-Chuan University Meei-Ruey Hsu is a professor in the department of Tourism at Ming-Chuan

Conference Session

Chemical Engineering Education: Underclass Years

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lisa Bullard, North Carolina State University; Donald Visco, Tennessee Technological University; David Silverstein, University of Kentucky; Jason Keith, Michigan Technological University

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Chemical Engineering

(2008), NCSU Alumni Outstanding Teacher Award (2005), George H. Blessis Outstanding Undergraduate Advisor Award (2005), ASEE Southeastern Section New Teacher Award (2004), and ASEE-ERM Apprentice Faculty Grant Award (2003).Donald Visco, Tennessee Technological University Don Visco is a Professor of Chemical Engineering at Tennessee Technological University, where he has been employed since 1999. Prior to that, he graduated with his Ph.D from the University at Buffalo, SUNY. His current research interests include experimental and computational thermodynamics as well as bioinformatics/drug design. He is an active and contributing member of ASEE at the local, regional and national level. He is

Conference Session

Chemical Engineering Education: Underclass Years

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Silverstein, University of Kentucky; Margot Vigeant, Bucknell University; Donald Visco, Tennessee Technological University; Donald Woods, McMaster University

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Chemical Engineering

Scholarship.Margot Vigeant, Bucknell University Margot Vigeant is Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering and Associate Dean of Engineering at Bucknell University. She is very interested in first-year engineering education.Donald Visco, Tennessee Technological University Don Visco is a Professor of Chemical Engineering at Tennessee Technological University, where he has been employed since 1999. Prior to that, he graduated with his Ph.D from the University at Buffalo, SUNY. His current research interests include experimental and computational thermodynamics as well as bioinformatics/drug design. He is an active and contributing member of ASEE at the local, regional and national level. He is the 2006

Conference Session

Learning By Doing in Chemical Engineering Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Larry Glasgow, Kansas State University; David Soldan, Kansas State University

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Chemical Engineering

AC 2010-245: RECONNECTING CHEMICAL ENGINEERING STUDENTS WITHTHE PHYSICAL WORLDLarry Glasgow, Kansas State UniversityDavid Soldan, Kansas State University Page 15.1018.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Reconnecting Chemical Engineering Students with the Physical WorldAbstract There is ample evidence of a growing disconnect between chemical engineeringstudents and the physical world. This chasm is being created by social and technologicalchanges; in particular, the proliferation of microprocessor-based “virtual experiences” forchildren and adolescents has had an inhibiting effect upon their opportunities to

Conference Session

Chemical Engineering Education: Upperclass Years

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lisa Bullard, North Carolina State University; David Ollis, North Carolina State University

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Chemical Engineering

about their program, program ranking (e.g. US News and World Report or other ranking surveys, etc.)The ABET criterion (h) reads that each student shall have “the broad education necessaryto understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context”. Thenext writing assignment asks each student to select an individual chapter from atechnology and society text concerning case histories where technology has gone awry in Page 15.987.7some way, following the usual sequence of detected serious side effect, newsdevelopment, public alarm, institutional responses, and short and long term resolutions.The carefully researched cases in

Conference Session

Contemporary Issues in Chemical Engineering Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Patrick Mills, Texas A&M-Kingsville; Anuradha Nagaraj, Texas A&M-Kingsville; Srivenu Seelam, Texas A& M University-kingsville; Ali Pilehvari, Texas A&M University-Kingsville

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Chemical Engineering

chemical engineering subjects, and to broaden studentexposure to emerging technologies. The ICC’s can also be used to review existing concepts andapplications, to gain additional exposure to new technologies that may not be part of any formalcourse, and to develop a more fundamental understanding of the common threads and methodsthat represent the underpinning of their chemical engineering education. The ICC’s are alsoenvisioned as an integrating tool that will help students better recognize the collection of coursesin their program as a unified curriculum.The development, teaching experience, and assessment of an ICC that is focused onmicroprocess technology are described. The latter is a key emerging technology in chemicalengineering that has

Conference Session

Chemical Engineering Education: Upperclass Years

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Monica Cox, Purdue University; Angie Andriot, Purdue University; Stephen Beaudoin, Purdue University

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Chemical Engineering

AC 2010-989: FACTORS INFLUENCING STUDENT SUCCESS IN A SUMMERRESEARCH PROGRAM: FORMAL VERSUS INFORMAL RELATIONALSTRUCTURESMonica Cox, Purdue University Monica F. Cox, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University. She obtained a B.S. in mathematics from Spelman College, a M.S. in industrial engineering from the University of Alabama, and a Ph.D. in Leadership and Policy Studies from Peabody College of Vanderbilt University. Teaching interests relate to the professional development of graduate engineering students and to leadership, policy, and change in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education. Primary research projects explore the

Conference Session

Demonstration and Project Enhancements in Chemical Engineering Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Allen Yang, Cornell University; Kathryn Dimiduk, Cornell University; Susan Daniel, Cornell University

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Chemical Engineering

supposed to suppress alcoholism by artificially increasing alcohol sensitivity. Studentgroups are assigned different formulations, each altering different parameters in their massbalance model, and are asked to analyze the effects of their drug to determine its efficacy.Formulations can vary from detrimental to beneficial, requiring students to develop analyticalskills and engineering judgment as they assess the drug performance.By combining computer technology and biochemical principles, we created a self-contained,group, project module which introduces students to a number of different biotechnological andhuman health issues, and develops critical thinking, team work, and communication skills. Thisproject addresses students’ professional

Conference Session

Chemical Engineering Education: Underclass Years

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Valerie Young, Ohio University-Athens

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Chemical Engineering

the foundation math and science courses, some focusedon building an early sense of connection to the Russ College of Engineering and Technology.The university’s Academic Advancement Center provides supplemental instruction for math andscience courses; general chemistry and some math courses have associated “Peer-Led TeamLearning” classes for credit; the Russ College of Engineering and Technology offers“Engineering Freshman Learning Communities” for credit during Fall quarter; the EngineeringFreshman Learning Communities have associated weekly study sessions led by more advancedengineering students; each Russ College student has a faculty advisor with whom he/she isrequired to meet at least quarterly; the Allen Student Help Center in the

Conference Session

Chemical Engineering Education: Upperclass Years

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Chemical Engineering

AC 2010-726: A MODULE FOR TEACHING BATCH OPERATIONSRichard Turton, West 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 particle technology and modeling of alternative energy processes. Dick is a co-author of the text Analysis, Synthesis, and Design of Chemical Processes (3rd ed.), published by Prentice Hall in 2009.Joseph Shaeiwitz, West Virginia University Joseph A. Shaeiwitz received his B.S. degree from the University of Delaware and his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from Carnegie Mellon University. His professional interests are in design, design

Conference Session

Contemporary Issues in Chemical Engineering Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University

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Chemical Engineering

AC 2010-1888: A SOPHOMORE LEVEL DATA ANALYSIS COURSE BASED ONBEST PRACTICES FROM THE ENGINEERING EDUCATION LITERATUREMilo 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 educational 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

Conference Session

Demonstration and Project Enhancements in Chemical Engineering Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Chemical Engineering

annually to the most innovative teacher at WSU. (509) 335-4103 (Off); (509) 335-4806 (Fax); bvanwie@che.wsu.edu.Gary Brown, Washington State University Dr. Gary R. Brown obtained a PhD in Education from Washington State University in 1994 and is currently the Director for the Center of Teaching, Learning and Technology at Washington State University. 208-818-1413; browng@wsu.edu.Paul Golter, WSU Paul B. Golter obtained an MS from Washington State University and is currently pursuing his PhD while working as the Laboratory Supervisor in the School of Chemical Engineering and Bio-engineering at WSU. He is married with two children.509-338-5724