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SPECIAL SESSION: Interdisciplinary Course Design Opportunities for Chemical Engineers

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Wendy C. Newstetter, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Chemical Engineering

AC 2011-2614: UNPACKING THE INTERDISCIPLINARY MIND: IMPLI-CATIONS FOR TEACHING AND LEARNINGWendy C. Newstetter, Georgia Institute of Technology Wendy C. Newstetter is the Director of Learning Sciences Research in the Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering at Georgia Tech.Her research focuses on understanding learning in interdisci- plines towards designing educational environments that develop integrative problem solving. Page 22.1583.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Unpacking the interdisciplinary mind: Implications for teaching

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Focus on Capstone Experiences in the Chemical Engineering Curriculum

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Daniel Lepek, The Cooper Union; Richard J. Stock, Cooper Union

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Chemical Engineering

AC 2011-1915: ALTERNATIVE LAB REPORTS - ENGINEERING EFFEC-TIVE COMMUNICATIONDaniel Lepek, The Cooper Union Daniel Lepek is an Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering at The Cooper Union for the Advance- ment of Science and Art. He received his Ph.D. from New Jersey Institute of Technology and B.E. from The Cooper Union. Since joining The Cooper Union in 2009, he has taught more than half the courses in the chemical engineering curriculum. Currently, he teaches the undergraduate laboratory course se- quence and the graduate transport phenomena sequence. Recently, he has developed and introduced new elective courses on particle technology and pharmaceutical engineering. His research interests include particle

Conference Session

Focus on Entry Experiences in Chemical Engineering

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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David F. Ollis, North Carolina State University

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Chemical Engineering

the following historical quotes from various engineers, as summarized by Ferguson. Drawing on your life experiences, do you agree or disagree with these opinions? Be specific in your responses. Under what circumstances have you made use of your “mind’s eye?” a. “Drawing techniques are the “true alphabet” of the engineer” Isambard Kingdom Brunel, civil engineer. b. “Most eminent scientists agree that non-verbal forms of thought are much more important to their thought than verbal ones.” Root Bernstein. c. For an 18th century water-powered flour mill design: “The arrangement I have so far completed [in my mind] before I began [to build] my mill that I have in my bed

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

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joseph J. Biernacki, Tennessee Technological University

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Chemical Engineering

is also discussed.ContextIn Department of Chemical Engineering at Tennessee Technological University (TTU),teamwork is a pervasive device used to both train students to become better team members andto enable them to learn in collaborative settings. With this in mind, teamwork is introduced atthe freshmen-level in both the Departmental freshman offering (a Departmental and Universityorientation requirement) as well as in the freshmen Basic Engineering (BE) courses, one or moreof which are required for all students. Although formal teamwork training is provided as part ofthe freshman BE course, Chemical Engineering students taking our Bio-molecular option are notrequired to take this course, amounting to about 1/3 of our students. Formal

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Focus on Capstone Experiences in the Chemical Engineering Curriculum

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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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

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Emerging Areas: Biotechnology, Microtechnology, and Energy

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Arthur Felse, Northwestern University

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Chemical Engineering

they did. After doing this over a period of time, students were able to make some ofthis visualization in their mind and subsequently were able to solve problems without making apictorial translation. Experience in this course showed that an initial training in problem solvingthrough pictorial translation followed by its slow phase out helped biologists to embrace thequantitative learning style typical of engineers. This change is crucial for further learning ofengineering concepts. Efforts will be made in the future to quantify and study the change inlearning style through surveys and other assessment methods.Smaller is better:Lengthy problems and derivations in engineering can intimidate non-engineers. But problems inengineering often

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Chemical Engineering in Silico

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Erick J. Nefcy, Oregon State University; Philip H. Harding, Oregon State University; Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University

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Chemical Engineering

15 teams. Through the use of iterative inquiry,student teams in the virtual laboratory project utilize their run data in the constant creation,revision and utilization of modeling components. This leads to a wide variety of project solutionpaths. Overall, this preliminary result shows that virtual laboratory project experience isvaluable to students, as it provide an environment that affords the development of rich model-based solutions. It must be kept in mind that physical laboratories will always have an importantplace in the curriculum of an engineering student, and as such, it is encouraged that both types oflaboratory projects are utilized.References 1. Ma, J., & Nickerson, J. (2006). Hands-on, simulated, and remote laboratories

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SPECIAL SESSION: Educational Methods and Tools to Encourage Conceptual Learning II

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University; Ronald L. Miller, Colorado School of Mines; John L. Falconer P.E., University of Colorado, Boulder; Michael J. Prince, Bucknell University; Margot A. Vigeant, Bucknell University; Stephen J. Krause, Arizona State University; David L. Silverstein, University of Kentucky

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Chemical Engineering

AC 2011-576: SPECIAL SESSION: EDUCATIONAL METHODS AND TOOLSTO ENCOURAGE CONCEPTUAL LEARNINGMilo Koretsky, Oregon State University Milo Koretsky is an Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering at Oregon State University. He cur- rently 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.Ronald L. Miller, Colorado School of Mines Dr. Ronald L. Miller is

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

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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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

AC 2011-1640: UNIT OPERATIONS LAB BAZAARMichael E Prudich, Ohio University Mike Prudich is a professor in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at Ohio Uni- versity were he has been for 27 years. Prior to joining the faculty at Ohio University, he was a senior research engineering at Gulf Research and Development Company in Pittsburgh, PA primarily working in the area of synthetic fuels.Daina Briedis, Michigan State University DAINA BRIEDIS is a faculty member in the Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science at Michigan State University. Dr. Briedis has been involved in several areas of education research includ- ing student retention, curriculum redesign, and the use of

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Focus on Capstone Experiences in the Chemical Engineering Curriculum

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Philip H. Harding, Oregon State University; Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University

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Chemical Engineering

AC 2011-2009: DESIGN OF A SENIOR LABORATORY SEQUENCE TOGUIDE STUDENTS IN MULTIPLE ACADEMIC PROGRAMS TOWARDSWORKFORCE PREPAREDNESSPhilip H. Harding, Oregon State University Dr. Harding has served since 2007 as the Linus Pauling Distinguished Engineer at Oregon State University School of Chemical, Biological, and Environmental Engineering. He has worked in the oil, pulp and paper, and microelectronic industries with a history of responsibilities including process engineering, research and development, product reliability, and worldwide manufacturing and research strategy. He holds 14 patents, with another 9 pending. Most recently, he worked for Hewlett-Packard Company in the role of Master Technologist.Milo Koretsky

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Focus on Entry Experiences in Chemical Engineering

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Margot A. Vigeant, Bucknell University; Lori Smolleck, Bucknell University

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Chemical Engineering

AC 2011-2506: GIZMO FESTIVAL: K-8 OUTREACH AS A DESIGN/BUILDFOR ENGINEERING STUDENTSMargot A Vigeant, Bucknell University Margot is an associate professor of chemical engineering and associate dean of engineering at Bucknell University.Lori Smolleck, Bucknell University Page 22.746.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Gizmo Festival: K-8 Outreach as a Design/ Build for Engineering StudentsAbstractThe Gizmo Project is completed by first-year engineering students as the final exercise intheir introductory course: ENGR 100 – Exploring Engineering. The project also servesas a

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SPECIAL SESSION: Interdisciplinary Course Design Opportunities for Chemical Engineers

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Chemical Engineering

AC 2011-1831: INTRODUCING INTERDISCIPLINARY CONTENT THROUGHELECTIVESJoseph J. Biernacki, Tennessee Technological University Joseph J. Biernacki is Professor of Chemical Engineering at Tennessee Technological University (TTU). His research interests include the kinetics, characterization and modeling of inorganic hydration reactions and their hydrate products as well as the pedagogy of critical thinking, problem solving, team training and how engineering students learn. Biernacki received his BS in Chemical Engineering from Case Western Reserve University and his MS and DRE (Doctor of Engineering) degrees from Cleveland State Univer- sity.Christopher D. Wilson, Tennessee Technological University Christopher D

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

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Danilo Pozzo, University of Washington; Jim Pfaendtner, University of Washington; Marvi A. Matos, University of Washington; William B. Baratuci, B-Cubed; Jim L. Borgford-Parnell, University of Washington; Arne S.A. Biermans, University of Washington

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Chemical Engineering

Engineering Education, 2011 Integration of the chemical engineering laboratory with a focus on biofuel production.Abstract: The production of renewable energy is one of the most important technological problemsthat we face today. This challenge also offers us an opportunity to motivate and shape the earlycareers of Chemical Engineering undergraduate students. With this goal in mind, we havedesigned an innovative pedagogical model for the Chemical Engineering Laboratory that isbased on the central theme of producing fuels from biomass. The most innovative component ofthe new laboratory is the complete integration of new and existing experimental stations. Thesecond part of the unit operations laboratory

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Focus on Entry Experiences in Chemical Engineering

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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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

theywere not accepted to medical school or changed their minds or simply delayed their decision toapply for a few years. I was raised in Africa before my family moved to [the U.S.]. And my dad had died and everybody in my family was like, you need to be a medical doctor. So I grew up learning that I had to be a medical doctor. So when I got to the United States I looked at the lifestyle of medical doctors. I’m like, no, I cannot do this. I know everybody still asks, are you gonna go to medical school? I don’t think so, but the closest discipline to math and science I could think of was engineering. … And I thought probably chemical would suit me more because of the different ranges and the options they

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

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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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

AC 2011-2721: MOTIVATION AND ENGAGEMENT OF LEARNING INTHE COOPERATIVE PROBLEM-BASED LEARNING (CPBL) FRAME-WORKKhairiyah Mohd-Yusof, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Khairiyah is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM). She is presently the Director at the UTM Regional Centre for Engineering Education. She was previously the Deputy Director at the Centre for Teaching and Learning in UTM. Her main research areas are Process Modeling, Simulation and Control, and Engineering Education. She has been implementing PBL in her courses since 2002 and is also involved in training engineering instructors in teaching and learning throughout Malaysia.Syed Helmi Syed

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SPECIAL SESSION: Educational Methods and Tools to Encourage Conceptual Learning I

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dan Cernusca, Missouri University of Science & Technology; Daniel Forciniti, Missouri University of Science & Technology

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Chemical Engineering, Educational Research and Methods

AC 2011-575: INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS WITH PURPOSE: COMPEN-SATE, SUPPORT, AND CHALLENGE CHEMICAL ENGINEERING STU-DENTS IN AN INTRODUCTORY THERMODYNAMICS COURSEDan Cernusca, Missouri University of Science & Technology Dr. Dan Cernusca is Instructional Design Specialist in the Department of Global Learning at the Mis- souri University of Science and Technology. He received his Ph.D. degree in Information Science and Learning Technologies in 2007 from University of Missouri, Columbia. He also holds a B.S. and a Ph.D. from the University of Sibiu, Romania with a specialization in manufacturing technologies and respec- tively cutting-tools design. His research interests include Design-Based Research in technology-enabled

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SPECIAL SESSION: Educational Methods and Tools to Encourage Conceptual Learning I

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nancy K. Lape, Harvey Mudd College

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Chemical Engineering, Educational Research and Methods

AC 2011-312: TIERED SCAFFOLDING OF PROBLEM-BASED LEARN-ING TECHNIQUES IN A THERMODYNAMICS COURSENancy K. Lape, Harvey Mudd College Assistant Professor Nancy K. Lape joined the Engineering Department at Harvey Mudd College in 2005 and serves as the Director of the Patton and Claire Lewis Fellowship in Engineering Professional Practice. Her research focuses on energy-efficient composite gas separation membranes, chemical transport across human skin, and engineering education. She received a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from the Univer- sity of Massachusetts at Amherst, a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, and completed her postdoctoral studies at the Laboratoire des Sciences

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SPECIAL SESSION: Educational Methods and Tools to Encourage Conceptual Learning I

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Adrienne R. Minerick, Michigan Technological University; Jason M. Keith, Michigan Technological University; Faith A. Morrison, Michigan Technological University; Maria Fernanda Tafur; Aytug Gencoglu, Michigan Technological University

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Chemical Engineering, Educational Research and Methods

unsteady and steadystate transport problems. Keith, Morrison, and King7 have developed COMSOLMultiphysics® problems for introducing fuel cell concepts in fluid mechanics, heattransfer, or mass transfer courses. In this paper, we build upon this concept but utilize theMultiphysics® mode with two applications in mind: microfluidics and fuel cells.A special topics course in chemical engineering entitled Analytical MicrodeviceTechnology was developed for undergraduate upper-classmen and beginning graduatestudents. One challenge when discussing microfluidics in microdevices is facilitatingstudent visualization of the mathematical expressions and physical behaviors observed inthe micron length scales. A microscale module is described that involves fluid