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Conducting Project-based Learning with a Large Chemical Engineering Freshman Cohort Using LEGO NXT Robotics

Conference Session: Design, Creativity and Critical Thinking in the Chemical Engineering Curriculum
Collection: 2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Bill B. Elmore, Mississippi State University
Tagged Divisions: Chemical Engineering

Paper ID #9920Conducting Project-based learning with a large chemical engineering fresh-man cohort using LEGO NXT roboticsDr. Bill B Elmore, Mississippi State University Bill B. Elmore currently holds the Hunter Henry Chair and Associate Directorship in the Swalm School of Chemical Engineering at Mississippi State University. In his twenty-fourth year of engineering education, Bill focuses on project-based learning at all levels of the undergraduate chemical engineering curriculum and undergraduate research in energy and micro-scale reactor studies

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Using a Journal Article with Sophomores to Increase Lifelong Learning Confidence

Conference Session: Chemical Engineering Division Poster Session
Collection: 2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Laura P. Ford, University of Tulsa
Tagged Divisions: Chemical Engineering

withsufficient detail that they can be reproduced by the students. An ideal article leaves somevariation that can be used as the basis for a design project. The Fall 2013 introductorythermodynamics course design project (Appendix 1) was based on the article Optimizing anOrganic Rankine Cycle1 (OORC). The thermodynamic concepts in the paper are all covered inthe course, so a student who understands the course Rankine cycle material should understandthe thermodynamics of the paper. Basing the design project on the OORC paper, making thestudents work closely with it, is expected to increase the students’ confidence in their abilities toread similar papers. Surveys were done throughout the design project to assess its effect on thestudents.MethodologyThe

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Integrating Freshmen into Exploring the Multi-Faceted World of Engineering and Sustainability through Biofuels Synthesis from Waste Cooking Oil

Conference Session: Improving Introductory Experiences in Chemical Engineering
Collection: 2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Laura-Ann Shaa Ling Chin, Villanova University; Justinus Agus Budi Satrio, Villanova University; Kenneth A. Kroos, Villanova University
Tagged Divisions: Chemical Engineering

Paper ID #9271Integrating Freshmen into Exploring the Multi-faceted World of Engineeringand Sustainability through Biofuels Synthesis from Waste Cooking OilMs. Laura-Ann Shaa Ling Chin, Villanova University A Malaysian native, Laura-Ann Chin attended the University of Arizona where she completed her B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering. Throughout her undergraduate career, Laura has worked with numerous cut- ting edge projects including studying endocrine disrupting compounds in wastewater, researching genetic stability of E.Coli in a novel COSBIOS reactor (RWTH, Aachen Germany) and designing an automated zebrafish tracking

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A Creative Experience for Chemical, Food, and Environmental Engineering Students in a Material Balances Course

Conference Session: Design, Creativity and Critical Thinking in the Chemical Engineering Curriculum
Collection: 2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Silvia Husted, Universidad de las Americas Puebla; Nelly Ramirez-Corona, Universidad de las Americas Puebla; Aurelio Lopez-Malo, Universidad de las Americas Puebla; Enrique Palou, Universidad de las Americas Puebla
Tagged Divisions: Chemical Engineering

, graphic, and audio-visual manner to an expert audience for its evaluation.According to the Cognitive Flexibility Theory4, 5, multiple representations of knowledge promotethe transfer of abstract knowledge to different contexts while cognitive flexibility is one of thefour base elements of creativity6. For the design of the learning environments of the module, wefollowed Jonassen7. Final projects were presented to experts in the field that assessed studentcreative thinking by means of a rubric adapted from the Investment Theory of Creativitydeveloped by Sternberg and Lubart6, 8, 9, which provided a multidimensional assessment ofcreativity. Additionally a Fluency Rubric was developed, which was divided into four modulesthat correspond to each

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Work in Progress: A Vision for the First “Product Innovation Sequence” for Chemical Engineers

Conference Session: Chemical Engineering Division Poster Session
Collection: 2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Cheryl A. Bodnar, University of Pittsburgh; Eric J. Beckman, University of Pittsburgh, Chemical Engineering Department; Joseph J. McCarthy, University of Pittsburgh; Steven R. Little, University of Pittsburgh
Tagged Divisions: Chemical Engineering

is appreciated by many that these skills can and should be taught if we are reallygoing to be able to develop the next generation of innovators. Recently, the American Societyfor Engineering Education and the National Science Foundation assembled thirty four invitedrepresentatives from industry that had an important stake in engineering education along withseven academics to discuss what modifications to the current educational system would benecessary to meet the needs of employers. Pre-workshop survey results indicated that engineerswho are graduating from colleges and universities today are lacking skills in areas of increasingimportance such as project management, decision making, leadership and communication.7Chemical Engineers and

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Artificial Organs Leading to Real Engineering Learning [Work-in-Progress]

Conference Session: Improving Laboratory Education in Chemical Engineering
Collection: 2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Mary M. Staehle, Rowan University; Tom Merrill, Rowan University; Stephanie Farrell, Rowan University
Tagged Divisions: Chemical Engineering

as hands-on tools for enhancing conceptual knowledge. In this paper, wepresent two strategies for using the study of artificial organs in chemical engineeringcourses at Rowan University.The first strategy promotes self-guided discovery and design through a semester-longproject. This strategy has been implemented into a graduate and senior level electivecourse called Biomedical Engineering Processes at Rowan University. In the beginningof the semester, each student group selects an existing artificial organ. Students are thenchallenged to research the organ paying attention to the engineering aspects needed tocreate the organ artificially, and to propose an innovative design to address at least one ofthe outstanding challenges. These projects

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Development of a Drug Delivery Elective for Chemical Engineers

Conference Session: Design, Creativity and Critical Thinking in the Chemical Engineering Curriculum
Collection: 2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Christopher R. Anderson, Lafayette College
Tagged Divisions: Chemical Engineering

Paper ID #10287Development of Drug Delivery Elective for Chemical EngineersDr. Christopher R Anderson, Lafayette College Chris Anderson is an Assistant Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at Lafayette College. He was previously at The College of New Jersey, where he helped found the Biomedical Engineering Department, developed courses in medical imaging, drug delivery, biotransport, and mentored related senior design projects. He led product development at Targeson, Inc., a start-up company where he developed targeted contrast agents for ultrasound imaging of tumor growth. He earned his and M.S. and Ph.D

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Mitigating Chemical Engineering Design Team Miscommunications with Knowledge of Myers-Briggs Type

Conference Session: Design, Creativity and Critical Thinking in the Chemical Engineering Curriculum
Collection: 2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Kathryn F. Trenshaw, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Troy J. Vogel, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Tagged Divisions: Chemical Engineering

of all 2.0 students or all 4.0students, which limits the possibility that the average GPA of the team is an important factor inteam success. Over the course of the semester, teams work together on projects in which theysynthesize concepts from previous coursework to design a complete chemical process.Completion of these design projects requires teams to meet for significant periods of time outsideof course meetings, both with and without the course instructor. Data Collection. To understand how Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® (MBTI)1 type make upaffected team dynamics outside of course meetings, we took a document analysis approachduring the Fall 2012 offering of Senior Design that included four data sources: 1. MBTI type results from a

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Incorporating the Online Encyclopedia of Chemical Engineering Equipment Into Your Course Activities

Conference Session: Virtual and Online Learning Tools in Chemical Engineering Education
Collection: 2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Susan M. Montgomery, University of Michigan
Tagged Divisions: Chemical Engineering

portion of Roots Vacuum Pumps sectionUser ResponseStudent response to the encyclopedia has been mixed. Some students greatly appreciate it anduse it frequently, others don’t appreciate the information provided therein. In some casesbecause many of the times it’s assigned it is as part of a group project, we have some seniors thatdon’t seem that aware of the encyclopedia’s existence even, or what a wide range of equipmentis covered by the encyclopedia. Faculty have generally been quite positive and have appreciated Page 24.732.7having the information in preparing course materials. We have also shared this with some of ourdepartmental industrial

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Fostering the Development of Critical Thinking in an Introduction to Chemical Process Engineering Design Course

Conference Session: Improving Introductory Experiences in Chemical Engineering
Collection: 2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Gladis Chávez-Torrejón, Universidad de las Americas Puebla; Silvia Husted, Universidad de las Americas Puebla; Nelly Ramirez-Corona, Universidad de las Americas Puebla; Aurelio Lopez-Malo, Universidad de las Americas Puebla; Enrique Palou, Universidad de las Americas Puebla
Tagged Divisions: Chemical Engineering

paper describes how a second semester cornerstone course is fostering the development ofcritical thinking in Chemical, Food, and Environmental Engineering students at Universidad delas Américas Puebla (Mexico) by developing students’ self-directed, self-disciplined, self-monitored, and self-corrective thinking. Course two major projects were presented to experts inthe field that assessed students’ critical thinking by means of a specialized rubric3. Instructor,peer-, and self-assessments were also performed throughout the course on several assignments(formative) as well as on two major projects (summative). Possible performance levels werefrom exemplary (value 4, skilled, marked by excellence in clarity, accuracy, precision, relevance,depth

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Simulation-Based Guided Explorations in Process Dynamics and Control

Conference Session: Virtual and Online Learning Tools in Chemical Engineering Education
Collection: 2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Mary M. Staehle, Rowan University; Babatunde A Ogunnaike, University of Delaware
Tagged Divisions: Chemical Engineering

new coursesin PD&C that combine biological systems with traditional PD&C topics. The addition of thesetopics requires the elimination of some of the traditional content, but these investigators havefound the addition to be beneficial in enhancing student learning.Other instructors have been able to develop and implement experiments in-house [4-5, 8, 18-22] orare able to access experimental equipment over the internet [23-24]. Evaluations of both of thesewere generally positive. However, not all instructors have the resources to develop or implementactual experiments, and some of these instructors have turned to computational tools or computersimulations[6-7, 25-36] or case study projects [37-38] to provide surrogate experiential

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Improving Student Interaction with Chemical Engineering Learning Tools: Screencasts and Simulations

Conference Session: Virtual and Online Learning Tools in Chemical Engineering Education
Collection: 2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Garret Nicodemus, University of Colorado, Boulder; John L. Falconer, University of Colorado, Boulder; Will Medlin, University of Colorado, Boulder; Katherine Page McDanel, University of Colorado, Boulder, Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering; Jeffrey Steven Knutsen, University of Colorado, Boulder, Department of Mechanical Engineering,
Tagged Divisions: Chemical Engineering

outside the classroom via a series of short videos. Class time is then available for more valuable activities such as discussions of conceptual questions, workshops, and projects. I am especially interested in promoting more open-ended problems, which better approximate engineering challenges that extend beyond the classroom environment. Thus far my favorite courses include Fluid Mechanics, Heat Transfer, Thermodynamics, Dynamics, and Design. Page 24.720.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 Improving Student Interaction with Chemical Engineering Learning Tools

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Automated Process Control Laboratory Experience: Simultaneous Temperature and Level Control in a Continuously Stirred Tank Reactor System

Conference Session: Improving Laboratory Education in Chemical Engineering
Collection: 2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Joshua A. Levinson, Lafayette College; Eric L. Maase, University of Massachusetts-Lowell; Glen Thomas Tennyson
Tagged Divisions: Chemical Engineering

Massachusetts-LowellGlen Thomas Tennyson Page 24.220.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 Automated Process Control Laboratory Experience: Simultaneous Temperature and Level Control in a Continuously Stirred Tank Reactor SystemAbstractA process control laboratory experience has been developed using a continuously stirred tankreactor system that permits simultaneous level and temperature control using water as theprocess medium. This work was originally completed as a senior honors thesis project, and theresulting system has been successfully

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Studio-based Learning in Multiple Material/Energy Balance Classes

Conference Session: Improving Introductory Experiences in Chemical Engineering
Collection: 2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Richard L. Zollars, Washington State University
Tagged Divisions: Chemical Engineering

– 2014 academic year. At thisuniversity (the lead institution on this project), however, the material/energy balance class wastaught in its normal fashion during the 2011 – 2012 academic year and using a SBL approach inboth the 2012 – 2013 and 2013 - 2014 academic years.The implementation of the SBL approach in the material/energy balance class was performed inthe following fashion. At the sixth week of the semester, just after the students had begun to beexposed to solving material balance problems with no chemical reactions or recycle streams, weconducted an SBL training activity in class. In this training activity, students were given asolution to the following problem. An air stream, containing 10.0 wt% acetone and 90.0 wt% air, enters a

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Educational Modules on Solar Energy

Conference Session: Virtual and Online Learning Tools in Chemical Engineering Education
Collection: 2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Jason M. Keith, Mississippi State University; Liz Rayfield, Dave C. Swalm School of Chemical Engineering, Mississippi State University; Niraj Kashinath Palsule, Mississippi State University
Tagged Divisions: Chemical Engineering

interest in solar energy. Thisresearch takes inspiration from a successful similar project on Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology.Objectives and MotivationThe need for utilizing clean energy is widely accepted throughout the world and is no longer atopic of debate or discussion. In his 2011 State of Union Address, President Obama called for agoal of achieving 80% of America’s electricity through clean energy sources by 20351. Amongall the alternative energy sources, solar energy has played and will play a pivotal role in meetingthis goal. The support of the Obama administration for solar energy can be symbolicallyunderstood by the installation of solar panels at the White House. The support for solar energy isseen across the political spectrum

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A Systematic Approach to Prepare for ABET Accreditation

Conference Session: Curriculum Development and Assessment in Chemical Engineering
Collection: 2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Vincent Wilczynski, Yale University; Isabella M. Quagliato, Yale University: School of Engineering & Applied Science
Tagged Divisions: Chemical Engineering

. Wilczynski was named the 2001 Baccalaureate College Professor of the Year by the Carnegie Foundation, the only national award which recognizes outstanding college teaching.Ms. Isabella M Quagliato, Yale University: School of Engineering & Applied Science Isabella Quagliato joined Yale University in January 2013 as the Program Manager Analyst for the Yale School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS). After obtaining her B.S. with high honors in Civil Engineering & Structural Design from Worcester Polytechnic Institute, she worked for two years as a structural engineering designer at Dewberry Good-kind, then worked for three years as a structural de- signer and project manager at Spiegel Zamecnik & Shah

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Examining the Entrepreneurial Mindset of Senior Chemical Engineering Students as a Result of Exposure to the Epistemic Game “Nephrotex”

Conference Session: Design, Creativity and Critical Thinking in the Chemical Engineering Curriculum
Collection: 2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Kerry Michael Rogy; Cheryl A. Bodnar, University of Pittsburgh; Renee M. Clark, University of Pittsburgh
Tagged Divisions: Chemical Engineering

differences in the pre vs. post-game cluster solutions, therewas a pre to post-game change in the typology, or student groupings, relative to reasons forwanting to start a business, suggesting an impact by the game on this aspect of theentrepreneurial mindset. It is hypothesized that Nephrotex may have influenced this change dueto its focus on multiple perspectives invested in the design of a hemodialysis device. Unlikesome engineering design projects, Nephrotex has students balancing the input of internalstakeholders who all have different priorities and requirements of the final design. This mayinfluence students to see beyond the traditional engineering requirements of a design towards thepotential social implications of the work that they are

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The Paperless Lab – Streamlining a Modern Unit Operations Laboratory Course to Reduce Faculty Time Commitment

Conference Session: Improving Laboratory Education in Chemical Engineering
Collection: 2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Matthew Cooper, North Carolina State University
Tagged Divisions: Chemical Engineering

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