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New Ideas for the ChemE Core

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Fabiana Manzo, University of Houston (CoE); Vassilios Tzouanas, University of Houston, Downtown; Enrique Barbieri, University of North Texas

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Chemical Engineering

AC 2012-3500: MODELING AND CONTROL OF HEAT INTEGRATEDDISTILLATION COLUMNS: A CASE STUDYMrs. Fabiana Manzo, University of Houston (CoE)Dr. Vassilios Tzouanas, University of Houston, Downtown Vassilios Tzouanas is an Assistant Professor of the Control and Instrumentation in the Engineering Tech- nology Department at the University of Houston, Downtown. Tzouanas earned a diploma in chemical engineering from Aristotle University, a master’s of science degree in chemical engineering/process con- trol from the University of Alberta, and a doctorate of philosophy degree in chemical engineering/process control from Lehigh University. His research interests focus on process control systems, process model- ing, and simulation

Conference Session

Best. Class. Ever.

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Linda S. Davis, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Deborah Lynn Grubbe P.E., Operations and Safety Solutions, LLC; Ronald Lee Cutshall Sr., R. L. Cutshall Sr., Consulting; Steven J. Swanson; Michael T. Harris, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Arvind Varma, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Chemical Engineering

AC 2012-3985: PROCESS SAFETY MANAGEMENT COURSE DEVEL-OPMENTMrs. Linda S. Davis, Purdue University, West Lafayette School of Chemical EngineeringMs. Deborah Lynn Grubbe P.E., Operations and Safety Solutions, LLC Deborah Grubbe is Owner and Principal of Operations and Safety Solutions, LLC, a consultancy that specializes in safety and operations troubleshooting and support. Deborah is the former Vice President of Group Safety for BP PLC, which had its two safest years ever during her tenure. She was trained in the characteristics of safe operations during her 27-year career at DuPont, where she held corporate director positions in engineering, operations and safety. Grubbe is a member of the NASA Aerospace Safety

Conference Session

New Ideas for the ChemE Core

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rebecca K. Toghiani, Mississippi State University; Carlen Henington, Mississippi State University

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Chemical Engineering

AC 2012-3672: NOVEL CHEMICAL REACTORS IN THE CURRICULUM:AN INSTRUCTIONAL MODULEDr. Rebecca K. Toghiani, Mississippi State University Rebecca K. Toghiani is an Associate Professor of chemical engineering at Mississippi State University. She received her B.S.ChE, M.S.ChE, and Ph.D. in chemical engineering from the University of Missouri, Columbia. She received the 1996 Dow Outstanding New Faculty Award and the 2005 Outstanding Teach- ing Award from the ASEE Southeastern Section. A John Grisham Master Teacher at MSU, she was also an inaugural member of the Bagley College of Engineering Academy of Distinguished Teachers. She has also been recognized at MSU with the 2001 Outstanding Faculty Woman Award, the 2001 Hearin

Conference Session

ChemE Potpourri

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Chemical Engineering

AC 2012-3583: HOW WE TEACH: MATERIAL AND ENERGY BALANCESDr. David L. Silverstein, University of Kentucky David L. Silverstein is the PJC Engineering Professor of chemical engineering at the University of Ken- tucky. He is assigned to the College of Engineering’s Extended Campus Programs in Paducah, Ky., where he has taught for 12 years. His Ph.D. and M.S. studies in ChE were completed at Vanderbilt Univer- sity, and his B.S.Ch.E. at the University of Alabama. Silverstein’s research interests include conceptual learning tools and training, and he has particular interests in faculty development. He is the recipient of several ASEE awards, including the Fahein award for young faculty teaching and educational

Conference Session

New Classrooms, New Challenges I: Novel Approaches to Courses

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Janet L. de Grazia, University of Colorado, Boulder; John L. Falconer, University of Colorado, Boulder; Garret Nicodemus, University of Colorado, Boulder; Will Medlin, University of Colorado, Boulder

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Chemical Engineering

AC 2012-5025: INCORPORATING SCREENCASTS INTO CHEMICAL EN-GINEERING COURSESDr. Janet L. de Grazia, University of Colorado, Boulder Janet deGrazia is a Senior Instructor in the Chemical and Biological Engineering Department at the Uni- versity of Colorado. She teaches a number of courses in the department, including a course on technology for non-engineers. As Chair of the Undergraduate Committee, her interests lie in curricular innovations and the use of technology in education. She received her Ph.D. from the University of Colorado in chem- ical engineering.Dr. John L. Falconer, University of Colorado, BoulderDr. Garret Nicodemus, University of Colorado, BoulderDr. Will Medlin, University of Colorado, Boulder

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New Ideas for the ChemE Core

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rebecca K. Toghiani, Mississippi State University; Priscilla J. Hill, Mississippi State University; Carlen Henington, Mississippi State University

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Chemical Engineering

AC 2012-3671: AN INSTRUCTIONAL MODULE ON HYBRID SEPARA-TIONS FOR UNDERGRADUATE CHEMICAL ENGINEERING SEPARA-TIONS COURSESDr. Rebecca K. Toghiani, Mississippi State University Rebecca K. Toghiani is an Associate Professor of chemical engineering at Mississippi State University. She received her B.S.ChE, M.S.ChE, and Ph.D. in chemical engineering from the University of Missouri, Columbia. She received the 1996 Dow Outstanding New Faculty Award and the 2005 Outstanding Teach- ing Award from the ASEE Southeastern Section. A John Grisham Master Teacher at MSU, she was also an inaugural member of the Bagley College of Engineering Academy of Distinguished Teachers. She has also been recognized at MSU with the 2001

Conference Session

Adaptive and Supportive Learning Environments

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Julie E. Sharp, Vanderbilt University

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Chemical Engineering, Minorities in Engineering

AC 2012-4199: BEHAVIORAL INTERVIEW TRAINING IN ENGINEER-ING CLASSESJulie E. Sharp, Vanderbilt University Julie E. Sharp, Associate Professor of the practice of technical communication, has taught written and oral communication in the Vanderbilt University Engineering School for more than 20 years. She has published numerous articles and presented successful workshops on communication and learning styles. As a consultant, she has edited and written documents and conducted workshops for educators, industry, and professional organizations. In 2004, she earned the ASEE Southeastern Section’s Thomas C. Evans Award for ”The Most Outstanding Paper Pertaining to Engineering Education.” Sharp received her B.A. from

Conference Session

New Ideas for the ChemE Core

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Margot A. Vigeant, Bucknell University; Michael J. Prince, Bucknell University; Katharyn E. K. Nottis, Bucknell University

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Chemical Engineering

AC 2012-4671: MAKING THEIR BRAINS HURT: QUICK AND EFFEC-TIVE ACTIVITIES FOR THERMODYNAMICSDr. Margot A. Vigeant, Bucknell UniversityDr. Michael J. Prince, Bucknell UniversityDr. Katharyn E. K. Nottis, Bucknell University Katharyn Nottis is an Educational Psychologist whose research has focused on meaningful learning in science and engineering education, approached from the perspective of human constructivism. She has authored several publications and given numerous presentations on the generation of analogies, miscon- ceptions, and facilitating learning in science and engineering. She has been involved in collaborative research projects focused on conceptual learning in chemistry, seismology, and chemical engineering

Conference Session

New Classrooms, New Challenges I: Novel Approaches to Courses

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Arthur Felse, Northwestern University

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Chemical Engineering

AC 2012-4579: REGULATORY COMPLIANCE TRAINING IN BIO/CHEMICALENGINEERING COURSESDr. Arthur Felse, Northwestern University P. Arthur Felse is a lecturer in the master’s of biotechnology program and the Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering at Northwestern University. His responsibilities include teaching, student advis- ing, coordinating master’s research training, and managing the biotechnology teaching laboratory. Before joining Northwestern University, Felse completed his postdoctoral training at the Polytechnic Institute of New York University, where he was awarded a NSF fellowship. He and his colleagues at Polytechnic Institute received the EPA’s Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Award in 2003

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Chemical Engineering Poster Session

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael A. Collura, University of New Haven; W. David Harding, University of New Haven

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Chemical Engineering

AC 2012-5004: MATERIAL AND ENERGY BALANCES TAUGHT IN AMULTIDISCIPLINARY COURSEDr. Michael A. Collura, University of New Haven Michael A. Collura, professor of chemical engineering at the University of New Haven, received his B.S. in chemical engineering from Lafayette College and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in chemical engineering from Lehigh University. He is currently the Buckman Professor of chemical engineering and Coordinator of the Chemical Engineering program. His professional interests include the application of computers to pro- cess modeling and control (particularly for energy conversion processes), engineering education research (student self-assessment, developing conceptual understanding, and

Conference Session

New Classrooms, New Challenges II: Assessing Non-traditional Approaches

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Matthew Cooper, North Carolina State University; Lisa G. Bullard, North Carolina State University; Steven W. Peretti, North Carolina State University; David F. Ollis, North Carolina State University

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Chemical Engineering

AC 2012-3315: APPLICATION OF PLAGIARISM SCREENING SOFTWAREIN THE CHEMICAL ENGINEERING CURRICULUMDr. Matthew Cooper, North Carolina State University Matthew Cooper received his B.S. in chemical engineering from West Virginia University in 2002 before working as an Oilfield Engineer with Schlumberger. He earned his graduate degrees (M.S. 2005, Ph.D. 2008) from Ohio University. His M.S. research focused on electrochemical production of hydrogen from ammonia for PEM fuel cell applications, which led to the award and licensing of a U.S. Patent. For his Ph.D. research at the Ohio Coal Research Center, Cooper developed novel catalysts for the efficient production of electricity by solid oxide fuel cells. After receiving

Conference Session

New Classrooms, New Challenges I: Novel Approaches to Courses

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ramirez Apud Lopez Zaira, Universidad de las Américas Puebla; Nelly Ramirez-Corona, Universidad de las Americas, Puebla; Aurelio Lopez-Malo, Universidad de las Americas, Puebla; Enrique Palou, Universidad de las Americas, Puebla

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Chemical Engineering

AC 2012-4335: IMPLEMENTING PROBLEM-SOLVING LEARNING EN-VIRONMENTS IN A KINETICS AND HOMOGENEOUS REACTOR DE-SIGN COURSEProf. Ramirez Apud Zaira, Universidad de las Amricas Puebla Zaira Ramrez is Science, Engineering, and Technology Education Ph.D. Student at Universidad de las Americas Puebla in Mexico. She teaches ethics and development complex thinking skills related courses. Her research interests include faculty development, outcomes assessment, and creating effective learning environments.Dr. Nelly Ramirez-Corona, Universidad de las Americas, Puebla Nelly Ramrez-Corona is currently a full-time professor of chemical engineering at the Chemical, Envi- ronmental, and Food Engineering Department, Universidad de las

Conference Session

New Classrooms, New Challenges II: Assessing Non-traditional Approaches

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard L. Zollars, Washington State University; Adam Scott Carter, Washington State University; Christopher Hundhausen, Washington State University

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Chemical Engineering

AC 2012-4691: THE IMPACT OF STUDIO-BASED LEARNING ON THEDELIVERY OF COURSE INFORMATIONDr. Richard L. Zollars, Washington State University Richard Zollars is a professor in and Associate Director of the Gene and Linda Voiland School of Chem- ical Engineering and Bioengineering at Washington State University. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Colorado. He has been teaching engineering for 34 years. His interests are learning styles, colloidal/interfacial phenomena, and reactor design.Mr. Adam Scott Carter, Washington State UniversityDr. Christopher Hundhausen, Washington State University Christopher Hundhausen received a B.A. in math/computer science from Lawrence University in 1991, and an M.S. and Ph.D

Conference Session

Best. Class. Ever.

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bernard J. Van Wie, Washington State University; David B. Thiessen, Washington State University; Marc Compere, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univ., Daytona Beach FL; Ximena Toro; Jennifer C Adam, Washington State University; Shane A. Brown P.E., Washington State University; Andrew P Easley, Washington State University; Xuesong Li P.E., Washington State University; Kevin Lee, University of Idaho; Mert Colpan, Washington State University; Kevin Tyler Gray, Washington State University; Benjamin Garrett, Washington State University; Shane Riley Reynolds, Washington State University; Paul B. Golter, Washington State University; Olusola Adesope, Washington State University, Pullman

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Chemical Engineering

AC 2012-5271: MULTI-DISCIPLINARY HANDS-ON DESKTOP LEARN-ING MODULES AND MODERN PEDAGOGIESProf. Bernard J. Van Wie, Washington State University Bernard Van Wie has been teaching for 29 years, first as a graduate student at the University of Oklahoma and then as a professor at Washington State University. Over the past 14 years, he has devoted himself to developing novel teaching approaches that include components of cooperative/collaborative, hands-on, active, and problem/project-based learning (CHAPL) environments.David B. Thiessen, Washington State UniversityDr. Marc Compere, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univ., Daytona Beach FL Dr. Compere’s research in renewable and sustainable technology includes water purification for

Conference Session

ChemE Potpourri

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bill Jay Brooks, Oregon State University; Debra Gilbuena, Oregon State University; John L. Falconer, University of Colorado, Boulder; David L. Silverstein, University of Kentucky; Ronald L. Miller, Colorado School of Mines; Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University

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Chemical Engineering

AC 2012-4310: PRELIMINARY DEVELOPMENT OF THE AICHE CON-CEPT WAREHOUSEMr. Bill Jay Brooks, Oregon State University Bill Brooks is a Ph.D. candidate in the School of Chemical, Biological, and Environmental Engineering at Oregon State University. As an undergraduate he studied hardware engineering, software engineering, and chemical engineering. Brooks has been involved in the development of several educational software tools, including the Virtual BioReactor, the Web-based Interactive Science and Engineering (WISE) Learning Tool, and the AIChE Concept Warehouse. His dissertation is focused on technology-mediated, active learning techniques, and the mechanisms through which they impact student performance.Ms. Debra