Conference Session

Chemical Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Connor Robert Bilchak, Columbia University; J. Patrick Abulencia, Manhattan College

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Chemical Engineering

Paper ID #15555Environmental Awareness in the Material and Energy Balances CourseMr. Connor Robert Bilchak, Columbia University Connor received his B.S. in chemical engineering from Manhattan College in 2014 and his M.S. from Columbia University in 2015. He is currently pursuing his Ph.D. at Columbia under the advisement of Sanat Kumar and Christopher Durning. His work involves the morphological control of polymer-grafted nanocomposites for increased flux and selectivity in vapor separations.Dr. J. Patrick Abulencia, Manhattan College J. Patrick Abulencia is an Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering at Manhattan College

Conference Session

Virtual and Web Learning in Chemical Engineering

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew W Liberatore, University of Toledo

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Chemical Engineering

elaborate on why the answer wascorrect, which may include a few lines of detailed calculations. On the other hand, incorrectresponses detail how and why the students could have come to the incorrect answer as well asinformation suggesting a path or information needed to identify the correct answer.One example of a multiple choice question on the topic of reacting systems demonstrates thelearning question format for material and energy balance students (Figure 1).Figure 1. One multiple choice learning question related to reacting systems with all threeanswers selected. Each answer includes explanation on the correct or incorrect response.Animations are another feature of a zyBook, which may be the first of its kind in a chemicalengineering textbook

Conference Session

Instructional and Learning Assessment in Chemical Engineering

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kevin D. Dahm, Rowan University; Mariano Javier Savelski, Rowan University; Mary Staehle, Rowan University; Joseph Francis Stanzione III, Rowan University

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Chemical Engineering

Paper ID #14472Is Student Performance in CHE Core Courses Affected by Time ElapsedSince Completion of Material and Energy Balance Course Sequence?Dr. Kevin D. Dahm, Rowan University Kevin Dahm is a Professor of Chemical Engineering at Rowan University. He earned his BS from Worces- ter Polytechnic Institute (92) and his PhD from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (98). He has pub- lished two books, ”Fundamentals of Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics” and ”Interpreting Diffuse Reflectance and Transmittance.” He has also published papers on effective use of simulation in engineer- ing, teaching design and engineering

Conference Session

Chemical Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Taryn Melkus Bayles, University of Pittsburgh

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Chemical Engineering

sheet. At aminimum, each process included:  A reactor with catalyst  Incorporation of recycle streams to maximize reactant conversion  Incorporation of a separation system(s)  Heat exchange network (with the eventual goal of applying heat integration principles to conserve energy) The following deliverables were required for the first design project report:  Identification of raw material costs and selling price of the product  Detailed process flow diagram with all major pieces of equipment identified and conditions specified  Develop and effectively communicate the material and energy balances for the process (and each major piece of equipment).Design Project II Each team had to provide detailed

Conference Session

Chemical Engineering Courses in Emergent Areas

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Taryn Melkus Bayles, University of Pittsburgh

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Diversity

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Chemical Engineering

understanding of the value of a liberal arts education and academic integrity) and develop in the student the essential academic skills (time management, problem solving, communication, library skills, etc.) for success at our institution  Facilitate student’s involvement as active members of the university community  Maximize students’ personal development and self-awareness for major/career decision making and life-long learning  Resume and cover letter writing and mock interviews to assist in attaining a summer internship  Homework assignments to supplement the material and energy balance course (which included homework assignments requiring the students to complete practice exams

Conference Session

Chemical Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kevin P. Whittaker, Louisiana State University; Amiel Kirtikar, Louisiana State University; Adam T. Melvin, Louisiana State University

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

unit operations they would undoubtedly hear about intheir future classes (especially the impending Material and Energy Balance course). Second, thestudents were able to make connections between their introductory sciences courses from theirfreshman year curriculum and these process units, effectively bridging the mental gap betweentheir prior coursework and their future chemical engineering courses. Third, the team exercisewas representative of the type of group work and oral presentations required in several chemicalengineering courses. By forming these relationships among the participating students, they couldbegin their sophomore year knowing their classmates and identify potential study partners. Inaddition to these activities, students

Conference Session

New Pedagogical Approaches in Chemical Engineering

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew Cooper, North Carolina State University

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Diversity

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Chemical Engineering

Paper ID #15996Enhancing Conceptual Testing with Technical WritingDr. Matthew Cooper, North Carolina State University Dr. Matthew Cooper is a Teaching Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at North Carolina State University where he teaches Material and Energy Balances, Unit Operations, Transport Phenomena and Mathematical / Computational Methods. He is the recipient of the 2014 NCSU Outstanding Teacher Award, 2014 ASEE Southeastern Section Outstanding New Teacher Award, and currently serves as the ASEE Chemical Engineering Division’s newsletter editor. Dr. Cooper’s research

Conference Session

Instructional and Learning Assessment in Chemical Engineering

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David L. Silverstein P.E., University of Kentucky; Margot A Vigeant, Bucknell University; Mary Staehle, Rowan University

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Chemical Engineering

, Donald P. Visco, Donald R. Woods, “How We Teach: Freshman Introduction to Chemical Engineering”, Proceedings of the 2010 Annual Meeting of the American Society for Engineering Education, 2010. 5. Silverstein, David L., Margot A. Vigeant, “Results of the 2010 Survey on Teaching Chemical Reaction Engineering”, Chem. Eng. Ed., 46(1), 31-40 (2012). 6. Silverstein, David L., Lisa G. Bullard, Margot A. Vigeant, “How We Teach: Material and Energy Balances”, Proceedings of the 2012 Annual Meeting of the American Society for Engineering Education, 2012. 7. Silverstein, D.L., Bullard, L.G, Sieder, W.D., Vigeant, M.A., “How We Teach: Capstone Design”, Proceedings of the 2013 Annual Meeting of the American Society for

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Division: Curricula, Criteria, Student Performance, and Growth

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Prahlad Murthy, Wilkes University

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Environmental Engineering

designed to address many, but not all, of these outcomes and atdifferent levels. The specific course outcomes anticipated by successful completion of thecourse are listed below. This statement of course outcomes provides a broader perspective onthe overall objectives of the course.Outcomes a and e are central to the course. Atmospheric chemistry is the basis of manyanalytical measurements and treatment technologies. Knowledge of calculus is applied indispersion modeling and in performing material and energy balances. Much of the homeworkemphasizes the application of various basic science and engineering concepts used inquantitative and qualitative analyses of air sampling.Outcomes b and k are the focus of the laboratory component of the course

Conference Session

New Pedagogical Approaches in Chemical Engineering

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joshua A Enszer, University of Delaware

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Chemical Engineering

Paper ID #14452The Solve - Personalize - Integrate - Think Approach in the Process ControlClassroomDr. Joshua A Enszer, University of Delaware Dr. Joshua Enszer is an Assistant Professor of Instruction in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the University of Delaware. He has taught core and elective courses across the curriculum, from introduc- tion to engineering science and material and energy balances to process control and modeling of chemical and environmental systems. His research interests include technology and learning in various incarna- tions: electronic portfolios as a means for assessment and professional

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Division: Curricula, Criteria, Student Performance, and Growth

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ran Du P.E., United States Military Academy ; Michael A. Butkus, U.S. Military Academy; Jeffrey A. Starke P.E., U.S. Military Academy

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Environmental Engineering

3.5 0.7 4 Chemistry (including stoichiometry, equilibrium and kinetics) 43.3 8.2 5 Earth science (geology) 41.7 7.9 6 Biological science 39.2 7.4 7 Fluid mechanics 28.5 5.4 8 Material and energy balances 46.9 8.9 9 Analyze fate and transport between air, water and soil 35.0 6.6 10 Conduct experiments and critically analyze data in air systems 8.3 1.6 11 Conduct experiments and

Conference Session

Instructional and Learning Assessment in Chemical Engineering

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vanessa Svihla, University of New Mexico; Abhaya K. Datye, University of New Mexico; Jamie R Gomez, University of New Mexico; Victor Law, Program of Organization, Information, and Learning Sciences at University of New Mexico; Sophia Bowers, University of New Mexico

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Diversity

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Chemical Engineering

Undergraduate Curriculum Com- mittee, as well as faculty advisor for several student societies. She is the instructor of several courses in the CBE curriculum including the Material and Energy Balances, junior laboratories and Capstone De- sign courses. She is associated with several professional organizations including the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) and American Society of Chemical Engineering Education (ASEE) where she adopts and contributes to innovative pedagogical methods aimed at improving student learning and retention.Victor Law, Program of Organization, Information, and Learning Sciences at University of New Mexico Dr. Victor Law is an Assistant Professor at the University of New Mexico in the