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SPECIAL SESSION: Interdisciplinary Course Design Opportunities for Chemical Engineers

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Baba Abdul, Washington State University; Edgar A. O'Rear, University of Oklahoma; Gary Robert Brown, Washington State University, Office of Assessment and Innovation; Ashley Ater Kranov, Washington State University; Bernard J. Van Wie, Washington State University; Paul B. Golter, Washington State University; David B. Thiessen, Washington State University

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Chemical Engineering

, R., A technique for the measurement of attitudes. Archives of Psychology, 1932. 140: p. 1- 55.28. Wiggins, G.P. and J. McTighe, Understanding by design. 2 ed. 2005: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development. 370.29. Chickering, A.W. and Z.F. Gamson, Seven principles for good practice in undergraduate education. The Wingspread Journal, 1984.30. Chickering, A.W. and S.C. Ehrmann, Implementing the seven principles: Technology as a lever. AAHE Bulletin, 1996.: p. 3-6.31. Erceg-Hunn, D.M. and V.M. Mirosevich, Mordern robust statistical methods: an easy way to maximize the accuracy and power of your research. American Psychologist, 2008. 63(7): p. 591- 601.32. Pellegrino, J.W., N. Chudowsky

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Focus on Capstone Experiences in the Chemical Engineering Curriculum

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David L. Silverstein, University of Kentucky; Margot A. Vigeant, Bucknell University

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Chemical Engineering

suggested as an effective way of developing student math skills. Game show approaches for in class problem solving can be effective. A background in probability/statistics is becoming increasingly important in applying risk analysis to reactive systems, to catalytic reactions, and for sensitivity analysis. Propagation of error is another area where preparation could be improved. Some would argue that analytical mastery should be demonstrated before computational methods are used. Economics and other practical considerations. Some assert that discussing economics is impractical before formal coverage in a process design course, while others state it is important to bring practical limitations on reactor design and

Conference Session

ABET and Curriculum-Level Assessments

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kevin D. Dahm, Rowan University

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Chemical Engineering

single rubric can be used forboth. The instructor grades a student report using the rubric, and aspects of the rubric areused as embedded indicators for assessing program outcomes. Thus, essentially all of theeffort required to collect program assessment data is integrated into the routine task ofgrading.Overall Approach to Assessing Measurable OutcomesBecause program outcomes speak to the capabilities of graduates, the Rowan UniversityChemical Engineering department has settled on an assessment strategy that focuses onthe two courses in the curriculum that best reflect real engineering practice:  Chemical Plant Design- This is the program’s capstone design experience.  Junior/Senior Engineering Clinic- This is a multidisciplinary

Conference Session

SPECIAL SESSION: Interdisciplinary Course Design Opportunities for Chemical Engineers

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph J. Biernacki, Tennessee Technological University; Christopher D. Wilson, Tennessee Technological University

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Chemical Engineering

those devices used as prototypes for lab activities in subsequent years. Some projectshave also nucleated MS and PhD dissertation research 15, 16, 17 and have involved theinterdisciplinary faculty team as co-advisors or committee members. Some of this research wentbeyond campus to a DOE National Lab.The course content is delivered in five concurrent streams:Faculty led lectures – Classroom lectures are delivered by the faculty on content that includes:fabrication, relevant semiconductor fundamentals, micro-fluidics (both pressure driven andelectro hydrodynamic), diffusion, reaction and mixing in micro-flows, and mechanics of micro-scale structures.Faculty or guest led case studies – Case studies in the design and analysis of devices have

Conference Session

Impact of the Gulf Coast Oil Spill on Chemical Engineering Education & Misc.

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Willie (Skip) E. Rochefort, Oregon State University; Gail Ellen Gerdemann, STEPs at Oregon State University

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Chemical Engineering

world's attention and concern as scientistsand engineers struggled to contain the oil and protect the Gulf Coast. An earlier generation watched inhorror as the Exxon Valdez oil disaster unfolded and people rushed to rescue Alaskan wildlife. Thesetwo events can seem overwhelming and hopeless to young people, but knowledge can give a sense ofhope. This curriculum unit is targeted for upper elementary and middle school students.In the process of doing engineering design, students will be introduced to important elements ofengineering: criteria for success, constraints, budgets, and trade-offs. They also have an opportunity topropose and test possible solutions to a practical problem, to improve their design, and to share theirfindings with others

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Poster Sessions for Unit Operations Lab Bazaar and Tenure-Track Faculty

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael E. Prudich, Ohio University; Daina Briedis, Michigan State University; Robert Y. Ofoli, Michigan State University; Robert B. Barat, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Norman W. Loney, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Ali Pilehvari, P.E., Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Michael J. Elsass, University of Dayton; Robert J. Wilkens, University of Dayton; Danilo Pozzo, University of Washington; Jim Pfaendtner, University of Washington; William B. Baratuci, University of Washington; Jim Henry, University of Tennessee, Chattanooga; Bridget R. Rogers, Vanderbilt University; John F. Sandell, Michigan Technological University; Adrienne R. Minerick, Michigan Technological University; Jason M. Keith, Michigan Technological University; Horacio Adrian Duarte, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; David W. Caspary, Michigan Technological University; Charles Nuttelman, University of Colorado, Boulder; Pablo LaValle, University of Michigan; Naoko Ellis, University of British Columbia; Sergio Mendez, California State University, Long Beach; Arne Biermans, University of Washington

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Chemical Engineering

Engineering Ed- ucation for research contributions. He was awarded the Excellence in Teaching by the Newark College of Engineering. Prior to joining NJIT, Dr. Loney, a licensed professional engineer, practiced engineering at Foster Wheeler, M.W. Kellogg Company, Oxirane Chemical Company, and Exxon Chemical Company.Dr. Ali Pilehvari P.E., Texas A&M University, KingsvilleMichael J. Elsass, University of Dayton Michael Elsass is a Lecturer in the Chemical Engineering Department at the University of Dayton. He received his B.Ch.E in chemical engineering from the University of Dayton and his M.S. and Ph.D. in chemical engineering from The Ohio State University. He then served two years as a psot-doctoral researcher at both

Conference Session

Project-Based, Inquiry Guided, and High Performance Learning Environments: Effective Approaches

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph J. Biernacki, Tennessee Technological University

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Chemical Engineering

the capstone laboratory course orsenior design or at best, both. Therefore, those of us that graduated prior to the introduction ofthe ABET Engineering Criteria 2000 1 would likely have received no formal teamwork trainingduring our academic studies. With the introduction of the accreditation requirement by ABET,which states that, “Engineering programs must demonstrate that their graduates have an ability tofunction on multi-disciplinary teams.” the academic community has taken teamwork somewhatmore seriously. The “multi-disciplinary” requirement aside, demonstrating that our students“have an ability to function on teams,” is a daunting challenge on its own. Furthermore, insurveys conducted by the author, student responses reveal that many

Conference Session

Focus on Entry Experiences in Chemical Engineering

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Catherine E. Brawner, Research Triangle Educational Consultants; Susan M. Lord, University of San Diego; Matthew W. Ohland, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Chemical Engineering

different cultureswhich impacted women’s participation. Although all engineering disciplines exhibited amasculine culture, chemical engineering had a less “macho” culture that allowed for differentforms of masculinity and was more welcoming to women. The author also suggests that womenmight be drawn to this major because “a reliance on prior practical knowledge or tinkeringexperience did not seem as essential.”Lyon 11 studied 19 women engineering students at a research university for a year. During thatyear, women were asked participate in interviews and focus groups, to be observed, and to keepa journal of their feelings about being in the major. Students were all undergraduates, first yearthrough senior, and three were chemical engineering majors

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ABET and Curriculum-Level Assessments

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Howard S. Kimmel, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Angelo J. Perna, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Shari Klotzkin; John D. Carpinelli, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Reginald Percy Tomkins, New Jersey Institute of Technology

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Chemical Engineering

assessment to improve teaching practice or student learning.But there are also significant differences between the issues facing K-12 and University faculty,primarily due to the nature of the established criteria for the two populations. Indicators of K-12content standards, aligned with teachers’ instructional objectives, specify very discrete skills andknowledge that students are expected to achieve at identified grade levels, with perceived weakor non-existing connections between them within a grade level or between grade levels.Acquisition of these skills and knowledge are usually measured through standardized state-wideassessments, which at best provides discrete aspects or chunks of student performance. This cancreate an apparent fragmentation

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Emerging Areas: Biotechnology, Microtechnology, and Energy

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Polly R. Piergiovanni, Lafayette College

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Chemical Engineering

Engineers Indigo: A World of Blues A Chemical Engineering Course For Nonengineers Dip white fabric in the muddy-colored indigo dye vat, and the cloth emerges green, then slowly turns azure, cobalt or sapphire before your eyes. The chemistry behind this reaction will be revealed – and practiced – in this course. This mysterious dye has an intriguing history, and we will study its societal and environmental impact from antiquity to the present. We will explore the use of indigo by different cultures, and each student will have the opportunity to replicate one of the techniques used to dye fabric with indigo. We will learn about the equipment used in producing indigo dye, and the three sources of indigo

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Chemical Engineering in Silico

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Debra Gilbuena, Oregon State University; Ben Uriel Sherrett, Oregon State University; Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University

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Chemical Engineering

22.139.2Technology reported in 1997 that significant investment needed to be made in understandinglearning and supporting the development of best practices. In supporting best practices, thereport emphasized the need for large-scale studies to determine best practices and provideinformation on generalizability.1 The Interagency Education Research Initiative, formed inresponse to that report, was created to support research and develop a knowledge base to“support the development, testing, and implementation of scalable and sustainable interventionsto improve teaching and learning, particularly through the use of technology.”2 Additionally,funding agencies like the National Science Foundation (NSF) require a “broader impact”component in all grant proposals.3

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Emerging Areas: Biotechnology, Microtechnology, and Energy

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Arthur Felse, Northwestern University

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Chemical Engineering

experiments, as well as to analyze and _ interpret data c. An ability to design a system, component or process to meet desired _ needs. d. An ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams _ e. An ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems 2 f. An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility i g. An ability to communicate effectively 2 h. The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering 1 solutions in global/societal context i. A recognition of the need for an ability to engage in lifelong learning 2 j. A

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Project-Based, Inquiry Guided, and High Performance Learning Environments: Effective Approaches

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Khairiyah Mohd-Yusof, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia; Syed Helmi Syed Hassan, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia; Mohammad Zamry Jamaludin, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia; Nor Farida Harun, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

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Chemical Engineering

Hassan, Universiti Teknologi MalaysiaMohammad Zamry Jamaludin, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) Mohammad Zamry is a tutor at the Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Chemical Engineer- ing,Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), since 2007. He is one of the class facilitators for a third-year chemical engineering course, Process Control and Dynamics, that employs cooperative problem-based learning (CPBL) as the teaching and learning methodology. He also implements CPBL lab for Process Control Laboratory, a lab course for the final year students. Mohammad Zamry is an active member of engineering education research team in UTM. The team is now very progressive in doing research re- lated to cooperative

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Focus on Capstone Experiences in the Chemical Engineering Curriculum

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Senra, Lafayette College; Scott Fogler, University of Michigan

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Chemical Engineering

AC 2011-1527: TRANSITIONING STUDENTS TO THE WORKPLACE INAN ACADEMIC SETTINGMichael Senra, Lafayette College Michael Senra is a Visiting Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engi- neering at Lafayette College. He is a graduate of the Department of Chemical Engineering at the Univer- sity of Michigan at Ann Arbor. His research related to gaining a better understanding of the fundamental characteristics of waxes crystallizing in subsea oil pipelines. While at Michigan, he was involved in the Engineering Graduate Student Mentor program and was involved in a number of courses dealing with both undergraduate and graduate students in a variety of majors. He received his bachelor’s degree from