Conference Session

Perspectives and Approaches to Teaching Simulation and Design-Based Courses

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David L. Silverstein, University of Kentucky; Lisa G. Bullard, North Carolina State University; Warren D. Seider, University of Pennsylvania; Margot A Vigeant, Bucknell University

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

questions. Additionally, the survey seeks to bring out the most innovative and effectiveapproaches to teaching the course as cited by instructors. Comparison with a related surveyconducted in 1965 is made where appropriate.IntroductionThis survey represents the continuation of a series of surveys of undergraduate curricular topicsbegun in 1957 by the AIChE Education Projects Committee and more recently resumed by theAIChE Education Division. This paper presents the statistical and demographic results for thefourth in the series of surveys conducted by the Education Division.Survey BackgroundThe Capstone Design course is the topic of the 2012 survey. The aforementioned AIChEEducation Projects committee previously conducted a survey on the same

Conference Session

"How Do We Compare?" - Students, Case Studies, and Learning Approaches

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joshua A Enszer, University of Maryland Baltimore County; Mariajose Castellanos, University of Maryland, Baltimore County

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

of computational tools across the chemical engineering curriculum, and game-based learning.Prof. Mariajose Castellanos, University of Maryland, Baltimore County Page 23.32.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 A Comparison of Peer Evaluation Methods in Capstone DesignAbstractThe final chemical engineering capstone design course at our university consists of a semester-long project where students work in predetermined groups. The emphasis of the experience is toallow students to develop and explore their engineering creativity while at the same timecultivate the importance

Conference Session

Using Communication and Writing Techniques to Improve Student Learning

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shannon Ciston, University of California, Berkeley; Sean Poust, University of California-Berkeley

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

capstone design and laboratorycourses. The course runs as a one-semester, stand-alone course (not coupled to a complementarytechnical or laboratory course) with assignments ranging from laboratory reports, design reports,resumes, cover letters, interviews, technical presentations, and project proposals tocommunication with lay audiences. This paper takes a case study approach to examine theevolution of the laboratory report assignment over the course of three semesters. We found thatincorporating additional authenticity into laboratory report writing assignment motivated studentengagement and learning. Midterm and final course evaluations are used as data to reflect on theeffectiveness of three iterations of the assignment:· Fall 2011: Common

Conference Session

Chemical Engineering Poster Session & Unit Operations Lab Bazaar

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Arthur Felse, Northwestern University

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

knowledge in the areas regulatory affairs, and safety which are becomingmainstream capabilities for engineers. To meet the demands for a rapidly changing, technology-driven workforce, the industry and educational advisory bodies have recommended thatacademic instruction should include industry practice training2. Many programs and universitieshave accomplished industry practice training through co-operative education, industry fellowsprograms, guest lectures, capstone projects, courses co-taught with the industry, and field trips3,4. This poster describes an effort to translate some industry practices into classroomeducation. Experiential laboratory, design projects, classroom lectures or seminars can be used toinclude industry practice

Conference Session

Perspectives and Approaches to Teaching Simulation and Design-Based Courses

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rebecca K. Toghiani, Mississippi State University; Hossein Toghiani, Mississippi State University; Larry Everett Pearson, Mississippi State University

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

necessary flowrate,composition and property profiles. These results are uploaded using the available coursemanagement software. Students also must develop a spreadsheet where column diameter isdetermined at four different points in the column (tray below the condenser, tray above thereboiler, trays adjacent to the feed tray). This spreadsheet, if correct, is then available for themto use when sizing columns for their semester design project. The necessary data (flowrates,surface tension, vapor and liquid density) required for the diameter calculation are obtained fromtheir generated column profiles. Page 23.468.16Comprehensive Design ProjectDuring

Conference Session

Grasping the "Concept"

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Debra Gilbuena, Oregon State University; Christina Smith, Oregon State University; Bill Jay Brooks, Oregon State University; Talia Sidne Finkelstein, Oregon State University; Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

highlighted word of mouth,workshops, and literature as the most common diffusion channel to raise awareness.18 Diffusionof Innovations was also used to investigate the diffusion of the Engineering EducationCoalitions’ SUCCEED program.19 In another engineering education context, Montfort et al.investigated the adoption of a Capstone Assessment Instrument through interviews finding thatspecific university context and perceptions greatly affected adoption decisions.20 Similar toMontfort et al., in this study we investigate early adopters through qualitative interviews.Theoretical FrameworkIn this paper we use the framework of Diffusion of innovations. Through interviews we arespecifically investigating the initial stages of the innovation-decision

Conference Session

Bringing Industrial Applications into the Classroom

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Maddalena Fanelli, Michigan State University; Daina Briedis, Michigan State University; Dennis J. Miller, Michigan State University; Martin C Hawley, Michigan State University

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

course,additional exposure to PHA’s can help refine student understanding and appreciation for theinsight PHA’s can provide, helping students determine appropriate materials of construction aswell as the manner in which components are assembled and how the overall system may bedesigned to minimize safety hazards, with economic impact as a continuing consideration.Starting last year, in the fall semester of 2012, we asked that students perform a simplified PHAas a part of one of their small design projects. This systematic review of their process designshelped clarify the need for appropriately placed pressure relief valves and rupture discs, flow