Conference Session

ChemE Curriculum: Junior, Senior, and Graduate

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Margot A. Vigeant, Bucknell University; David L. Silverstein P.E., University of Kentucky; Kevin D. Dahm, Rowan University; Laura P. Ford, University of Tulsa; Jennifer Cole, Northwestern University; Lucas James Landherr, Northeastern University

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Chemical Engineering

, Northeastern University Dr. Lucas Landherr is an associate teaching professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Northeastern University, conducting research in engineering education. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 How we teach: Unit Operations LaboratoryAbstractOne of the truly distinctive elements of a chemical engineering undergraduate experience isworking with larger-scale process equipment in a laboratory setting. Unit Operations coursesseek to expose students to the type and scale of equipment they are likely to see in industry andto equip them with the ability to analyze the behavior of these systems as well as have a true“feel” for how they work (or don’t work

Conference Session

New Ideas for ChEs I (aka ChE Potpourri)

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christine Kelly, Oregon State University; Edith Gummer, Northwest Regional Education Laboratory; Philip Harding, Oregon State University; Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University

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Chemical Engineering

Laboratory Edith Gummer is the Director of the Classroom-Focused Research and Evaluation Program for the Center for Classroom Teaching and Learning at the Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory. She coordinated the structure of the research design and the data collection and analysis processes of the project. She has been faculty in science and mathematics education quantitative and qualitative research design courses at the doctoral level. She has been involved in the development of innovative mathematics curricular activities and formative assessment in mathematics problem solving.Philip Harding, Oregon State University Philip Harding holds the Linus Pauling Chair in the School of

Conference Session

Real and Virtual - "New" Approaches to Teaching "Old" Courses

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel D. Burkey, University of Connecticut; Daniel D. Anastasio, University of Connecticut; Aravind Suresh, University of Connecticut

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

courses. Students can earn a resource as they successfullycomplete assignments, increasing their grade as the semester progresses. Earning things basedon successfully completing assignments, as opposed to losing things based on poor performance,can alter student perceptions of the class and give them a more positive attitude toward learning9.While it is still difficult to judge if adding game elements actually contributes to student learningor retention, and while gamification is not a “magic bullet” that can be applied to every course toequal effect, it can allow students to associate the course material with positive reinforcement1,10.Additionally, the novelty of the teaching style can be memorable to students11.2. Previous Laboratory

Conference Session

Laboratory Experiences in Chemical Engineering

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William M. Clark, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Chemical Engineering

Paper ID #12331A Unit Operations Laboratory Experiment Combined with a Computer Sim-ulation to Teach PID Controller TuningDr. William M. Clark, Worcester Polytechnic Institute Professor Clark holds B.S. and Ph.D degrees in Chemical Engineering from Clemson University and Rice University, respectively. He has been teaching in the Chemical Engineering Department at Worcester Polytechnic Institute since 1986. His teaching interests include thermodynamics, separations processes and unit operations laboratory. He conducts research in separations processes and teaching and learning, particularly in combining laboratory experience

Conference Session

Laboratory Experiences in Chemical Engineering

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul B. Golter, Washington State University; Bernard J. Van Wie, Washington State University; Arshan Nazempour, Washington State University

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Chemical Engineering

Paper ID #12940The Effectiveness of In-Class, Hands-On Learning vs. Lecture for TeachingAbout Shell and Tube Heat ExchangersDr. Paul B Golter, Washington State University Paul B. Golter obtained an MS and PhD Washington State University and made the switch from Instruc- tional Laboratory Supervisor to Post-Doctoral Research Associate on an engineering education project. His research area has been engineering education, specifically around the development and assessment of technologies to bring fluid mechanics and heat transfer laboratory experiences into the classroom.Prof. Bernard J. Van Wie, Washington State University

Conference Session

Real and Virtual - "New" Approaches to Teaching "Old" Courses

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Darinka del Carmen Ramirez, Tecnológico de Monterrey (ITESM), México; Manuel E Macías, ITESM, Campus Monterrey

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Chemical Engineering

Paper ID #8178Solving Material Balance Problems at Unsteady State using a Remote Labo-ratory in the classroomDr. Darinka del Carmen Ramirez, Tecnol´ogico de Monterrey (ITESM), M´exico Dr. Darinka del Carmen Ram´ırez Hern´andez has been a professor in the Chemical Engineering Depart- ment of Tecnol´ogico de Monterrey (ITESM) in Campus Monterrey, M´exico since 1996. She also works on the Virtual Laboratory Project at ITESM. Dr. Ram´ırez earned a Ph.D. in Innovation in Education from ITESM in 2011, an M.S. in Chemical Engineering from ITESM in 1989, and a B.S. in Biochemical Engi- neering from IT La Paz in 1987. She teaches to

Conference Session

Virtual and Web Learning in Chemical Engineering

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jessie Keeler, Oregon State University; Thomas W Ekstedt, Oregon State University; Ying Cao, Oregon State University; Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University

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Chemical Engineering

simulations.AcknowledgementsThe authors gratefully acknowledge support from the National Science Foundation under thegrant TUES 1245482. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed inthis material are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the NationalScience Foundation.References 1. Bowen, A. S., Reid, D. R., & Koretsky, M. D. (2015). Development of Interactive Virtual Laboratories to Help Students Learn Difficult Concepts in Thermodynamics. Chemical Engineering Education 49(4), 229- 238. 2. Meyer, J. H. F., & Land, R.. (2003). Enhancing teaching-learning environments in undergraduate courses. Occasional Report, Centre for Teaching, Learning and Assessment, The University of Edinburgh

Conference Session

Experiential Learning in Chemical Engineering

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lauren Sefcik Anderson, Lafayette College; James K. Ferri, Lafayette College; Ashley Danielle Cramer, Lafayette College

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Chemical Engineering

Paper ID #16947Flipped Laboratories in Chemical & Biomolecular EngineeringDr. Lauren Sefcik Anderson, Lafayette College Dr. Anderson is Associate Professor and Acting Head of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering at Lafayette College. She received a BS in Chemical Engineering from Lafayette College in 2004 and a PhD in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Virginia in 2009. She is the recipient of the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship. Dr. Anderson teaches courses in transport phenomena, experimen- tal design, biomolecular engineering, and material science, including biomaterials. Her research area combines

Conference Session

Teaching and Assessment in Chemical Engineering

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Margot A Vigeant, Bucknell University; Jennifer Cole, Northwestern University; Kevin D. Dahm, Rowan University; Laura P. Ford, University of Tulsa; Lucas James Landherr, Northeastern University; David L. Silverstein P.E., University of Kentucky; Christy Wheeler West, University of South Alabama

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Chemical Engineering

Paper ID #25970How We Teach: ThermodynamicsDr. Margot A Vigeant, Bucknell University Margot Vigeant is a professor of chemical engineering at Bucknell University. She earned her B.S. in chemical engineering from Cornell University, and her M.S. and Ph.D., also in chemical engineering, from the University of Virginia. Her primary research focus is on engineering pedagogy at the undergraduate level. She is particularly interested in the teaching and learning of concepts related to thermodynamics. She is also interested in active, collaborative, and problem-based learning, and in the ways hands-on activities such as making

Conference Session

Teaching Professional Skills in Chemical Engineering

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Stephanie G. Wettstein, Montana State University - Bozeman; Jennifer R. Brown, Montana State University - Bozeman

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Chemical Engineering

a three-day Teaching Writing Workshop and monthlyworkshops hosted by the WC.Our rationale for submitting a proposal was to improve integration of writing into the chemicalengineering senior laboratory courses through collaboration with the Writing Center. We wereinterested in integrating more effective technical writing assignments into the senior-levelECHM 442/443: Unit Operations course sequence in order to better meet our ABET assessmentoutcomes, which includes “Develop technical writing and oral communication skills.” Moreimportantly, we wanted our students to be better prepared for the demands of their careers. Asseniors, they will soon enter the workforce. Based on quality of the current required lab reports,we felt there was room for

Conference Session

Virtual Instruction of Chemical Engineering Courses

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Rupak Dua, Hampton University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

Paper ID #32851Innovative Use of Technologies to Teach Chemical Engineering CoreClasses and Laboratories During the Covid-19 Pandemic at an HBCUDr. Rupak Dua, Hampton University Dr. Rupak Dua graduated with a Ph.D. in 2014 in Biomedical Engineering with a specialization in Tis- sue Engineering and Biomaterials from Florida International University located in Miami, FL. Dr. Dua worked for two years as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Institute of Orthopedic Research and Education housed in Texas Medical Center - the world’s largest medical center - located in Houston, TX. Before joining Hampton University in the Department of

Conference Session

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

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Deniz Rende, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Nihat Baysal, Yeditepe University; Sevinc Rende, Isik University

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

process is toencourage life-long learning skills. A crucial component of this endeavor is to follow thegraduates and to observe whether the stated outcomes of an undergraduate curriculum are metfollowing graduation.3. Course StructureThe three consecutive UOL courses offered in chemical engineering curriculum have twopurposes: firstly, introducing fundamental transport concepts to students enabling them toreinforce core courses and secondly, teaching how to design/implement experiments and lastlyemphasizing critical thinking on the processes. In industry, engineers are often responsible forpractical laboratory issues in order to meet the requirements for experimental data in developinga new product and to test a product whether the product or

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

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Chemical Engineering

to give students direct exposure to the basics of the practice.Our approach aligns closely with the AIChE/SAChE guidelines for teaching safety and design,allowing students to gain appreciation for the importance and rigor of the process, providingsimple guidelines to help students identify and characterize potential hazards, and exposingundergraduates to What-If analyses to reinforce the idea that hazards can be controlled ormitigated with appropriate design.MethodologyProcess Hazard Analyses are being integrated in two successive courses, Unit Operations(Laboratory Practice and Statistical Analysis) and Process Design and Optimization. In bothcourses, after an introductory presentation defining Process Hazard Analyses, students are asked

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

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Chemical Engineering

Paper ID #7241How We Teach: Capstone DesignDr. David L. Silverstein, University of Kentucky Dr. David L. Silverstein is the PJC Engineering professor of Chemical Engineering at the University of Kentucky and director of the College of Engineering’s Extended Campus Programs in Paducah, Ky., where he has taught for thirteen years. His Ph.D. and M.S. studies in Chemical Engineering were com- pleted at Vanderbilt University, and his B.S. in Chemical Engineering at the University of Alabama. Dr. Silverstein’s research interests include conceptual learning tools and training, and he has particular in- terests in faculty

Conference Session

Chemical Engineering in Silico

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James P. Abulencia, Manhattan College

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Chemical Engineering

. Page 22.588.6Conclusions This work describes the results of integrating an ethics case study in Senior UnitOperations Laboratory over a two year period. The data obtained from post course surveysrevealed several findings. First, students feel that learning ethics is important, and that casestudies were a useful tool in doing so. Second, we need to consider if teaching ethics is useful,because it is often a function of how students are raised. Finally, choosing the “right” personnel(i.e. one that is engaging and possesses a relevant industrial background) for this project isimportant for delivering a positive experience for students.References[1] American Institute of Chemical Engineering , AICHE Code of Ethics, Accessed January 18,2011

Conference Session

Introductory Experiences in Chemical Engineering

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anthony Edward Butterfield, University of Utah; Kyle Joe Branch, University of Utah

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Chemical Engineering

Paper ID #12614Results & Lessons Learned from a Chemical Engineering Freshman DesignLaboratoryProf. Anthony Edward Butterfield, University of Utah Anthony Butterfield is an Assistant Professor (Lecturing) in the Chemical Engineering Department of the University of Utah. He received his B. S. and Ph. D. from the University of Utah and a M. S. from the University of California, San Diego. His teaching responsibilities include the senior unit operations laboratory and freshman design laboratory. His research interests focus on undergraduate education, targeted drug delivery, photobioreactor design, and

Conference Session

Demonstration and Project Enhancements in Chemical Engineering Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Polly Piergiovanni, Lafayette College; J. Ronald Martin, Lafayette College

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Chemical Engineering

AC 2010-1373: FERMENTATION LABORATORY EXERCISE HELPS FIRSTYEAR STUDENTS UNDERSTAND LOG-TRANSFORMED VARIABLESPolly Piergiovanni, Lafayette CollegeJ. Ronald Martin, Lafayette College Page 15.580.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Fermentation Laboratory Exercise Helps First Year Students Understand Log-Transformed Variables in Linear RegressionAbstractLafayette College’s Introduction to Engineering course offers students a chance to learn aboutfive branches of engineering. The students spend approximately three weeks with faculty fromeach branch, and complete three laboratory exercises during that time. In the chemicalengineering branch, the

Conference Session

ChE: Innovation in the Laboratory

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Edgar Clausen, University of Arkansas; William Penney, University of Arkansas

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Chemical Engineering

of Arkansas. His research interests include fluid mixing and process design. Professor Penney is a registered professional engineer in the state of Arkansas. Page 11.857.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Laboratory Demonstrations/Experiments in Free and Forced Convection Heat TransferIntroductionA number of papers have been written recently on methods for improving or supplementing theteaching of heat transfer including the use of spreadsheets to solve two-dimensional heat transferproblems1, a new transport approach to teaching turbulent thermal convection2, the use

Conference Session

ChemE Curriculum: Junior, Senior, and Graduate

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Erick S. Vasquez, University of Dayton; Zachary J. West, University of Dayton; Matthew Dewitt, University of Dayton; Robert J. Wilkens, University of Dayton; Michael J. Elsass, University of Dayton

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

tools such as CATME[9], which have also been testedin the past for this laboratory; however, through this study, a shorter and faster assessment tool toperform peer evaluation was tested in a laboratory teaching environment which is primarily basedon group reports. The commitment to sign a form describing the individual contributions to thereport seems to foster the individual accountability and assigned efforts. Future efforts shouldfocus on comparing different peer-assessment tools during the same semester to evaluate theefficacy of each tool. Nonetheless, this could create resistance from the students, which couldhinder teaching and learning aspects of the class, and a careful approach must be taken whenmultiple assessments are given in a

Conference Session

Experiential Learning in Chemical Engineering

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Heather C. S. Chenette, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Daniel D. Anastasio, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Gregory T. Neumann, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Chemical Engineering

Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Connecticut in 2009 and 2015, respectively. His primary areas of research are game-based learning in engineering courses and membrane separations for desalination and water purification.Dr. Gregory T. Neumann, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Gregory received his B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology and later received his Ph.D. in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering from the University of Notre Dame. his research interests are in heterogeneous catalysis as well as engineering pedagogy, in particular, the overlap of the technical research with teaching to improve the quality of laboratory learning

Conference Session

Work-In-Progress Postcard Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Erick S. Vasquez, University of Dayton; Zachary West, University of Dayton Research Institute; Matthew J DeWitt, University of Dayton; Michael J. Elsass, University of Dayton; Donald A Comfort, University of Dayton

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

(e.g., reverse osmosis, spray drying, injection molding) toobtain practical experience of atypical chemical engineering unit operations. At the end of thesemester, and after completing the required experiments, students are required to propose a finalexperiment with defined experimental objective(s) and parameters or variables to study. For thepast twenty years, at the authors’ institution, the final experiment has been an open-endedexperience; however, students occasionally struggle to identify and perform a detailed study dueto limited exposure to an experimental research environment and lack of directions. Additionallimitations include costs, laboratory time, and equipment availability.During Fall 2018, the instructors teaching the

Conference Session

Focus on Capstone Experiences in the Chemical Engineering Curriculum

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David L. Silverstein, University of Kentucky; Margot A. Vigeant, Bucknell University

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

size.Commonly accepted and literature proven methods of instruction are commonly applied withinthe course. Use of “clickers” is common both as formative assessment and as a teaching tool.Resources supporting an emphasis on conceptual learning, such as publication of conceptualquestions online, are increasing. Problem based learning approaches are common, as arelaboratories. Many programs are utilizing improved simulations of laboratories to obtain learningoutcomes similar to laboratory exercises. Active learning approaches are widespread and varied,and those who use them are satisfied that they are effective.AcknowledgementsThe authors would like to thank all of the instructors who completed this survey; the departmentchairs who passed on the request

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

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

survey characterized the current offerings of processcontrol as marked by transition. Both Laplace and time domain approaches are being utilized,computing tools and modern pedagogies are changing teaching approaches, and increasingenrollments are challenging the incorporation of physical laboratory exercises. Even with thecommonalities the course shares across implementations, like many chemical engineeringcourses there remains a wide range of approaches to teaching the course and a diverse selectionof topics taught.AcknowledgementsThe authors would like to thank all of the instructors who completed this survey; the departmentchairs who forwarded the request; Frances Petrozelli who collected online information aboutcourse instructors of record

Conference Session

Learning Outcomes and Assessment Within Chemical Engineering

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Laura P. Ford, The University of Tulsa; Janie Brennan, Washington University in St. Louis; David L. Silverstein P.E., University of Kentucky; Lucas James Landherr, Northeastern University; Christy Wheeler West, University of South Alabama; Stephen W. Thiel, University of Cincinnati; Kevin D. Dahm, Rowan University; Jennifer Cole, Northwestern University; Marnie V. Jamieson, University of Alberta

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Chemical Engineering

combination, percent Percent of labs 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 Sapon/ester-ification Petrochemical Decolorization H2O2 decomposition Bioreactions Polymerization Other inorganic Simulated generic No reactionFigure 19. Percentage of laboratory activities which involve the listed reactionsEffective Teaching MethodsOne open-ended question allowed faculty to describe the unique features of the course as theyteach it. One theme that emerged from responses is an emphasis on teaching. Faculty mentionedsix different areas that they emphasize in teaching: • Problem-solving approaches

Conference Session

ChemE Potpourri

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Chemical Engineering

: <25% Between 25 and 50% Between 50 and 75% >75% 25 [CompLabs]Do your students have computing laboratories available? Page 25.703.22 Please choose all that apply: Yes, maintained by the Department Yes, maintained by the College8 of 22 5/4/2011 5:37 PMUK College of Engineering Surveys - AIChE Best Practices in Teaching 2011 http://www.engr.uky.edu/survey/admin

Conference Session

Broad Perspectives on the Chemical Engineering Curriculum

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel Lepek, The Cooper Union; Margot A. Vigeant, Bucknell University; David L. Silverstein P.E., University of Kentucky; Jason M. Keith, Mississippi State University

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Chemical Engineering

Paper ID #13167How We Teach: Transport Phenomena and Related CoursesDr. Daniel Lepek, The Cooper Union Dr. Daniel Lepek is an Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering at The Cooper Union for the Ad- vancement of Science and Art. He received his Ph.D. from New Jersey Institute of Technology and B.E. from The Cooper Union, both in chemical engineering. In 2011, he received the ASEE Chemical Engineering Division ”Engineering Education” Mentoring Grant. His research interests include particle technology, transport phenomena, and engineering education. His current educational research is focused on peer instruction

Conference Session

New Trends in CHE Education I

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Claire Komives, San Jose State University; Erik Fernandez, University of Virginia

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Chemical Engineering

AC 2009-2331: STUDENTS CREATE PROBLEMS FOR TEACHING ANDLEARNINGClaire Komives, San Jose State UniversityErik Fernandez, University of Virginia Page 14.1086.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009AbstractThe BioEngineering Educational Materials Bank (BioEMB) is a web repository of biologicalapplications that has been designed to enable chemical engineering students to learn to applytheir chemical engineering principles to biological processes and problems. In spite of gettingmany offers of contributions to the website from Biochemical Engineering faculty, only very fewproblems were submitted except by a handful of faculty. In order to expand the contributions tothe website

Conference Session

Chemical Engineering Education: Underclass Years

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Silverstein, University of Kentucky; Margot Vigeant, Bucknell University; Donald Visco, Tennessee Technological University; Donald Woods, McMaster University

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Chemical Engineering

AC 2010-489: HOW WE TEACH: FRESHMAN INTRODUCTION TO CHEMICALENGINEERINGDavid Silverstein, University of Kentucky David L. Silverstein is the PJC Engineering Professor and an Associate Professor of Chemical & Materials Engineering at the University of Kentucky. He is assigned to the College of Engineering’s Extended Campus Programs at Paducah, Kentucky. Silverstein received his B.S.Ch.E. from the University of Alabama in 1992, his M.S. in Chemical Engineering from Vanderbilt University in 1994, and his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Vanderbilt in 1998. He is the 2007 recipient of the Raymond W. Fahien Award for Outstanding Teaching Effectiveness and Educational

Conference Session

ChE: Innovations in the Classroom

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas Marlin, McMaster University

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Chemical Engineering

AC 2007-80: TEACHING OPERABILITY IN UNDERGRADUATE CHEMICALENGINEERING DESIGN EDUCATIONThomas Marlin, McMaster University Department of Chemical Engineering McMaster University Hamilton, Ontario, Canada Tom Marlin joined the Department of Chemical Engineering at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, as NSERC Research Professor in Industrial Process Control in 1988. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Massachusetts in 1972; then, he practiced engineering for 15 years in the chemical and petroleum industries. In 1987, he served as the Visiting Fellow, for the Warren Centre Study located at the University of Sydney, Australia. During the one-year project, a

Conference Session

Innovations in the CHE Laboratory

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marvi Matos, University of Washington; Danilo Pozzo, University of Washington

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Chemical Engineering

that are suitable for instruction ofthese new and evolving concepts. It is often believed that large investments of funds and effort are required to bringcontemporary topics into older laboratories that teach the traditional unit operations such asdistillation, heat exchange and reactor processes. In this article, we present our recentexperiences in the design and implementation of a new experimental module that has beenintroduced in the second part of the Chemical Engineering laboratory sequence at the Universityof Washington using existing facilities and only a minor financial investment. Our primary aimis to modernize some of the laboratories by introducing concepts involving some of the latestdevelopments in areas of biotechnology