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ChemE Curriculum: Freshman and Sophomore

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Chemical Engineering

Paper ID #22904Modeling Student Performance in an Introductory Chemical EngineeringCourseKyle Joe Branch, University of Utah Kyle Branch is a fifth-year graduate student at the University of Utah Department of Chemical Engineer- ing. He has helped develop and teach two freshman courses, using the materials and methods described in this paper. His main research interest is in engineering education, focusing on the creation and analysis of interactive simulations for undergraduate chemical engineering courses.Prof. Anthony Butterfield, University of Utah Anthony Butterfield is an Assistant Professor (Lecturing) in the

Conference Session

Project-Based, Inquiry Guided, and High Performance Learning Environments: Effective Approaches

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Khairiyah Mohd-Yusof, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia; Syed Helmi Syed Hassan, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia; Mohammad Zamry Jamaludin, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia; Nor Farida Harun, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

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Chemical Engineering

Hassan, Universiti Teknologi MalaysiaMohammad Zamry Jamaludin, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) Mohammad Zamry is a tutor at the Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Chemical Engineer- ing,Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), since 2007. He is one of the class facilitators for a third-year chemical engineering course, Process Control and Dynamics, that employs cooperative problem-based learning (CPBL) as the teaching and learning methodology. He also implements CPBL lab for Process Control Laboratory, a lab course for the final year students. Mohammad Zamry is an active member of engineering education research team in UTM. The team is now very progressive in doing research re- lated to cooperative

Conference Session

Work-In-Progress Postcard Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael David Mau Barankin, Colorado School of Mines; Justin Franklin Shaffer, Colorado School of Mines; Logan Riley Nimer

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Chemical Engineering

students exhibit aslight to strong preference for this mode of learning [10]–[12], and further that the technique canbe used to free up valuable class time (contact hours) for more tailored and interactivetechniques, especially active learning [13].There have been a number of articles which present suggestions or even guidelines on producinginstructional videos of varying types (e.g., lecture material, example problems/solutions,software tutorials) [14-15], and some of their best practices have been incorporated by theauthors, as shown below in the Methods section, including: keeping individual videos as short aspossible, focusing a video on no more than 3-4 learning outcomes, recording high-quality audioat sufficient volume, and more.MethodsThis

Conference Session

Business and Professional Literacy Within Chemical Engineering

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Dayoung Kim, Purdue University at West Lafayette; Alison J. Kerr, University of Illinois Urbana Champaign

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Chemical Engineering

Champaign Alison Kerr received a doctoral degree in Industrial-Organizational Psychology from The University of Tulsa. Her research interests include training development and evaluation as explored across a variety of academic disciplines and organizational settings. She is currently assisting on a number of training projects aimed at developing engineering students on relevant non-technical professional skills including ethical practice and presentation. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021Chemical Engineers’ Experiences of Ethics in the Health Products IndustryAbstractWhile ethics education for chemical engineers has been emphasized, potential

Conference Session

Business and Professional Literacy Within Chemical Engineering

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Benjamin Goldschneider, Virginia Polytechnic Institute; Nicole P. Pitterson, Virginia Polytechnic Institute

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Diversity

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Chemical Engineering

ways, if any, do student understandings change between their first and second years?Broader Project BackgroundThis analysis used an existing data set generated as part of a larger project that encompasses sixuniversities across three countries. Member institutions are equally distributed, two each fromthe United States, United Kingdom, and South Africa. The research team for this project includesfaculty and graduate students from all three countries, with direct representation from five of thesix included institutions. The objective of the project is to capture various aspects of the studentexperience over the course of a student’s undergraduate career and is thus a longitudinalundertaking beginning in the first year and ending with the

Conference Session

Professional Skills Development

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew Cooper, North Carolina State University

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Chemical Engineering

newsletter editor. Dr. Cooper’s research interests include effective teaching, conceptual and inductive learning, integrating writing and speaking into the curriculum and professional ethics. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017No More Death By PowerPoint! Using an Alternative Presentation Model in a ChE Unit Operations Laboratory Course1. IntroductionIt is well-known that effective oral communication skills are critical to the success of chemicalengineering (ChE) graduates in the modern workplace1–8. With this in mind it is important thatChE instructors provide their students with numerous opportunities to practice oralcommunication skills through in-class presentations. However

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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

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Chemical Engineering

Daniel Anastasio received his B.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Connecticut in 2009. He is pursuing a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering at the University of Connecticut while acting as an in- structional specialist for the chemical engineering undergraduate laboratory. His research interests include osmotically driven membrane separations and engineering pedagogy.Dr. Aravind Suresh, University of Connecticut Page 23.718.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013Improving Student Attitudes Toward the Capstone Laboratory Course Using

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ChE: Assessment

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph Shaeiwitz, West Virginia University; Daina Briedis, Michigan State University

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Chemical Engineering

, discussion, etc., can be described. Table 1 shows asample rubric for written reports. Similar rubrics for oral presentations, designs, and laboratoryare available.11 As mentioned above, developing rubrics takes initial effort. Once developed, rubrics must betested, and deviations between raters of the same instrument should not exceed one level. It israre that a rubric will prove satisfactory without modifications after testing, and periodic re-evaluation and modification are also necessary. Once performance criteria and/or attributes aredefined, the best way to proceed is to define what superior performance is and what notacceptable performance is, i.e., the extremes should be defined first. Precisely defined wordingis necessary. For example

Conference Session

Chemical Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Declan Thomas Mahaffey-Dowd, University of California, Berkeley; Shannon Ciston, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory; Negar Beheshti Pour, University of California, Berkeley

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Chemical Engineering

important skill in traditionalundergraduate engineering curricula (4). Engineering students are often expected to work ingroups during laboratory or design courses, but a large portion of engineering classes arelecture-based and students compete for grades based on individual work products (6).  Whilethere is a growing emphasis on implementing cooperative learning strategies in engineeringclassrooms, students need to practice teamwork skills for these learning methods to succeed (6,7).  Thus, it could benefit engineering departments to ensure that there are other ways for theirundergraduates to gain experience working in teams. In recent decades, many programs have adopted active and collaborative learning in theirengineering programs, and a

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Focus on Capstone Experiences in the Chemical Engineering Curriculum

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Senra, Lafayette College; Scott Fogler, University of Michigan

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Chemical Engineering

AC 2011-1527: TRANSITIONING STUDENTS TO THE WORKPLACE INAN ACADEMIC SETTINGMichael Senra, Lafayette College Michael Senra is a Visiting Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engi- neering at Lafayette College. He is a graduate of the Department of Chemical Engineering at the Univer- sity of Michigan at Ann Arbor. His research related to gaining a better understanding of the fundamental characteristics of waxes crystallizing in subsea oil pipelines. While at Michigan, he was involved in the Engineering Graduate Student Mentor program and was involved in a number of courses dealing with both undergraduate and graduate students in a variety of majors. He received his bachelor’s degree from

Conference Session

Grasping the "Concept"

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Adrienne R Minerick, Michigan Technological University

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Chemical Engineering

concepts in a clear visual and verbal fashion to readers of the manuscript.A few graduate programs have implemented formal training of students in the research process.Most notable is David F. Ollis’ efforts described in his 1995 article2 in Chemical EngineeringEducation on “The Research Proposition.” Additional U.S. graduate programs include requiredcourses in the curriculum on writing research proposals (University of Oklahoma3) and researchmethods (Michigan Technological University4 and Arizona State University5). Structuredtraining in research methods is also endorsed in international communities such as in ErstaSköndal University College in Stockholm, Sweden6 and National University of Singapore7.However, to the author’s best knowledge, no

Conference Session

Chemical Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elif Miskioglu, The Ohio State University

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Chemical Engineering

by approximately 25% beforesubmission, masking the difference in student performance in the two sections when examiningthe final (adjusted) grades. The difference between the unadjusted final scores in the two sectionswas statistically significant (α = 0.05). This generates new inquiries into how we approachinstruction and evaluation in material balances, and what best practices may be. It is arguable Page 26.1697.9that Faculty A has the correct method for student success when measured by performance, butwe believe that Faculty B’s varied problem types better represent the desire to develop ourstudents into more versatile problem solvers and

Conference Session

Chemical Engineering Education: Upperclass Years

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lisa Bullard, North Carolina State University; David Ollis, North Carolina State University

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Chemical Engineering

: “Engineering programs must demonstratethat their graduates have…”ABET Criteria: Related Assignment:(f) an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility 4, 5(g) an ability to communicate effectively 1-6(h) the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering 3-5solutions in a global and societal context(i) recognition of the need for, and ability to engage in life-long learning 3-5(j) a knowledge of contemporary issues 4,5The course website structure appears in Table 3, which links the student to further resources inall key areas: syllabus and

Conference Session

Innovations in the ChE Laboratory

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Katherine Taconi, University of Alabama, Huntsville; R. Michael Banish, University of Alabama, Huntsville

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Chemical Engineering

AC 2008-701: ENERGIZING AN INTRODUCTORY CHEMICAL ENGINEERINGCOURSE WITH BIODIESELKatherine Taconi, University of Alabama, Huntsville Dr. Katherine A. Taconi is an Assistant Professor of Chemical and Materials Engineering at the University of Alabama in Huntsville. She received her B.S. (2000) and Ph.D. (2004) degrees from Mississippi State University and joined the faculty at UA Huntsville in 2004. Her research efforts include investigating the biological production of value-added compounds from various waste streams and co-products of biofuel production, such as crude glycerol. As a faculty member, Dr. Taconi has taught Computer Methods for Chemical Engineers, Design and Analysis of

Conference Session

Developing Communication/Teamwork Skills in ChEs

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brian Lefebvre, Rowan University; Loren Connell, Rowan University; Kevin Dahm, Rowan University

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Chemical Engineering

meaning but cannot fully relate to problem.Page 13.316.14 Goal 2, Objective 5, Outcome A: The Chemical Engineering Program at Rowan University will produce graduates who have the ability to use techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice (ABET - K). Students will apply fundamental principles of chemical engineering to solve engineering problems. . 4 3 2 1 1. Synthesizes and Can easily convert word Forms workable Has difficulty

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

Page 23.781.3to compile simple PHA's to put the process to practice. To guide and facilitate compilation ofthe information and clarify our expectations, we are providing tables outlining the neededinformation. A simple and uniform format is expected to make the procedure less cumbersomeand help establish a methodical approach that can be applied across systems for bothexperimental and design course tasks, or in future applications beyond the classroom. Thetemplate is based on the industrial experience of one of the authors (M.F.), who contributed toand compiled PHA’s while performing research and development work in the fields ofmicrochannel technology (Velocys, Inc.) and biotechnology (Draths Corporation).Unit OperationsIn the Unit Operations

Conference Session

Novel Classrooms

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Julie L. P. Jessop, University of Iowa; Anna L. Flaming, University of Iowa

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Chemical Engineering

editing expert?Julie – I’m not a video editor by any means. The extent that I do is to snip my lecture capturesinto smaller pieces. I’m not terribly concerned about bells and whistles; I’m all for the KISSprinciple. I use what is supported by the IT staff at my university. If you determine that youneed to generate videos (note that you may be able to use other resources), work with your CTLand/or IT staff to survey the available tools and choose one that will work best for your situationand purposes. Maybe an undergraduate student who is savvy in media technologies might behelpful (and low cost). When my graduate mentor developed an MEB web course,29 hecollaborated with a graphic design/computer expert on campus

Conference Session

Communication in the Chemical Engineering Curriculum

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth P. Mineart, North Carolina State University; Matthew Cooper, North Carolina State University

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Chemical Engineering

evaluated entirely on first assessment. Theweight of these tasks leads many engineering instructors to de-emphasize oral communicationefficacy, leaving students at a disadvantage when required to give high-quality formalpresentations later in their career.The authors feel that one possibility capable of making a major impact on developingconstructive feedback is recording and subsequent review of oral presentations. Currenttechnology enables presentations to be recorded, edited, and uploaded online with minimal effortrequired from the instructor. A similar practice has been shown to reduce the time commitmentrequired for pre-laboratory overview lessons.4 While preparing videos involves little extraneouseffort, the instructor still sacrifices his or

Conference Session

Chemical Engineering Education: Underclass Years

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sundararajan Madihally, Oklahoma State Univ.; Marcus Duffy, Oklahoma State University; Lynn Franzmann, Stillwater; Rebekah Reece, Stillwater; Karen High, Oklahoma State University

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Chemical Engineering

Engineering at OSU. He is expected to graduate in 2011.Lynn Franzmann, Stillwater Lynn Franzmann teaches biology at Stillwater Middle School and participated in the TERMS project.Rebekah Reece, Stillwater Rebekah Reece teaches mathematics at Stillwater Middle School and participated in the TERMS project.Karen High, Oklahoma State University Karen High is an Associate Professor in the School of Chemical Engineering at Oklahoma State University. She received her B.S. from University of Michigan and PhD from Penn State University in Chemical Engineering. Her research intersts include Sustainable Process Design, Multicriteria Decision Making, Engineering Education, K-12 Engineering for

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

Scholarship.Margot Vigeant, Bucknell University Margot Vigeant is Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering and Associate Dean of Engineering at Bucknell University. She is very interested in first-year engineering education.Donald Visco, Tennessee Technological University Don Visco is a Professor of Chemical Engineering at Tennessee Technological University, where he has been employed since 1999. Prior to that, he graduated with his Ph.D from the University at Buffalo, SUNY. His current research interests include experimental and computational thermodynamics as well as bioinformatics/drug design. He is an active and contributing member of ASEE at the local, regional and national level. He is the 2006

Conference Session

Learning By Doing in Chemical Engineering Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Peyton Richmond, Lamar University; John Gossage, Lamar University; Qiang Xu, Lamar University

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Chemical Engineering

. Page 15.136.9Bibliography1. ASM Consortium; Errington, Jamie; Reising, Dal Vernon; Burns, Catherine; Sands, Nicholas P., ASM Consortium Guidelines: Effective Alarm Management Practices, ASM Consortium, 2009.2. Hollifield, Bill R. and Eddie Habibi, Alarm Management: Seven Effective Methods for Optimum Performance, ISA, Research Triangle Park, NC, 2007, page xvi.3. Mogford, J., Fatal Accident Investigation Report: Isomerization Unit Explosion Final Report, 2005, page 8, available online at http://www.bp.com/liveassets/bp_internet/us/bp_us_english/STAGING/local_assets/downloads/t/final_report.pdf (referenced January 7, 2010).4. Rings, Terry, “Alarm Management Philosophy: A Roadmap to Success,” Presented at PAS Users

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Chemical Engineering Education: Underclass Years

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Valerie Young, Ohio University-Athens

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Chemical Engineering

AC 2010-2054: STUDENT-PERCEIVED VALUE OF ACADEMIC SUPPORTINTERVENTIONSValerie Young, Ohio University-Athens Valerie Young is Associate Professor and Department Chair in the Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering at Ohio University. She currently serves as Awards Co-Chair for the Chemical Engineering Division of ASEE, and previously served as Division chair. She teaches chemical engineering courses at all levels, from freshmen to graduate. Her research area is atmospheric chemistry and air pollution. Page 15.1118.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Student