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Works in Progress in Chemical Engineering Education
Collection
2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors
Erick S. Vasquez, University of Dayton; Michael J. Elsass, University of Dayton
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Chemical Engineering
Paper ID #34885Work in Progress: Active Learning Techniques for Online Teaching ofChemical Engineering CoursesDr. Erick S. Vasquez, University of Dayton Erick S. Vasquez is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering at the University of Dayton. Dr. Vasquez earned his B.Sc. degree in chemical engineering at Universidad Centroamericana Jose Simeon Ca˜nas (UCA) in El Salvador. He received his M.Sc. degree in chemical engineering from Clemson University and his Ph.D. degree in chemical engineering from Mississippi State University. His research focuses on nanomaterials’ development and
Conference Session
Chemical Engineering Poster Session
Collection
2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
S. Patrick Walton, Michigan State University; Amanda Portis Malefyt, Michigan State University
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Chemical Engineering
AC 2012-3359: INCREASING THE SPIRALITY OF MATERIAL AND EN-ERGY BALANCESDr. S. Patrick Walton, Michigan State University S. Patrick Walton is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science at Michigan State University and Director of the College of Engineering CoRe Experience. He received his B.ChE. from Georgia Tech and a M.S. (chemical engineering practice) and Sc.D. from the Department of Chemical Engineering at MIT. Professor Walton’s research is focused on nucleic acid biotechnology.Ms. Amanda Portis Malefyt, Michigan State University Amanda Malefyt is currently a graduate student in the Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science and a member of the
Conference Session
ABET and Curriculum-Level Assessments
Collection
2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Joseph J. McCarthy, University of Pittsburgh; Robert S. Parker, University of Pittsburgh
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Chemical Engineering
AC 2011-2134: EVALUATION AND RESULTS FOR AN INTEGRATEDCURRICULUM IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERINGJoseph J. McCarthy, University of Pittsburgh Professor of Chemical EngineeringRobert S. Parker, University of Pittsburgh Page 22.650.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Evaluation and Results for an Integrated Curriculum in Chemical EngineeringAbstractIncreasing knowledge integration has gained wide-spread support as an important goal in en-gineering education. The Chemical Engineering Pillars curriculum is one of the first fullyintegrated curricula in engineering, and is
Conference Session
Diversity and Global Experiences
Collection
2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Randy S. Lewis, Brigham Young University; Terri Christiansen Bateman, Brigham Young University; Carol J. Ward, Brigham Young University
Tagged Topics
Diversity
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Chemical Engineering
Paper ID #23558Assessment of a Global Engineering Outreach CourseDr. Randy S. Lewis, Brigham Young University Dr. Randy S. Lewis is professor at Brigham Young University (BYU). He received his B.S. and Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from BYU and Massachusetts Institute of Technology, respectively. He currently serves as chair of the Education and Accreditation Committee of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) and as an ABET commissioner for accrediting engineering programs. He previously served in several national positions of AIChE. His research interests include biomaterials development, engineering
Conference Session
Chemical Engineering Division Poster Session
Collection
2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Heather C. S. Chenette, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Tony Ribera, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
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Chemical Engineering
Paper ID #15129Prediction and Reflection Activities in a Chemical Engineering Course: Fun-damentals of Heat and Mass TransferDr. Heather C. S. Chenette, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Heather Chenette is an Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering at Rose-Hulman Institute of Tech- nology. Her professional interests include enhancing student learning in the classroom and creating op- portunities for students to learn about membrane materials and bioseparation processes through research experiences.Dr. Tony Ribera, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology c American Society for Engineering Education
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
Paper ID #34414Qualitative Analysis of Skills in a CHE Laboratory CourseDr. Heather C. S. Chenette, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Heather Chenette is an Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering at Rose-Hulman Institute of Tech- nology. Her professional interests include enhancing student learning in the classroom and creating op- portunities for students to learn about membrane materials and bioseparation processes through research experiences.Dr. Daniel D. Anastasio, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Daniel Anastasio is an assistant professor at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. He received a B.S. and
Conference Session
Teaching and Assessment in Chemical Engineering
Collection
2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Deborah S. Goldberg, University of Maryland, College Park; Jinwang Zou, University of Maryland, College Park; Ganesh Sriram, University of Maryland
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Chemical Engineering
Paper ID #25383Work in Progress: Design, Implementation, and Evaluation of a 1-creditChemical Engineering First-Year SeminarDr. Deborah S. Goldberg, University of Maryland, College Park Deborah S. Goldberg is a full-time lecturer in the Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering at the University of Maryland, College Park. She is passionate about teaching and mentoring students to prepare them for diverse careers in chemical engineering and biotechnology.Mr. Jinwang Zou, University of Maryland, College Park Jinwang Zou is a Ph.D. candidate in the Measurement, Statistics, and Evaluation Program at the University
Conference Session
Focus on Entry Experiences in Chemical Engineering
Collection
2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Brian J. Anderson, West Virginia University; Robin S. Hissam, West Virginia University; Joseph A. Shaeiwitz, West Virginia University; Richard Turton, West Virginia University
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Chemical Engineering
AC 2011-127: OPTIMIZATION PROBLEMS FOR ALL LEVELSBrian J. Anderson, West Virginia University Brian J. Anderson is the Verl Purdy Faculty Fellow and an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at West Virginia University. Dr. Anderson’s research experience includes sustain- able energy and development, economic modeling of energy systems, and geothermal energy development as well as molecular and reservoir modeling.Robin S. Hissam, West Virginia University Robin Hissam received her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Materials Science and Engineering from Virginia Tech. The focus of her research as both an undergraduate and graduate at Virginia Tech was polymer physics, in particular, the
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
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Chemical Engineering
Paper ID #26162Work in Progress: Implementing an Open-Ended Laboratory Experience inthe Unit Operations Laboratory with an Alternative CSTR ReactionDr. Erick S. Vasquez, University of Dayton Erick S. Vasquez is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering at the University of Dayton. Dr. Vasquez earned his B.Sc. degree in chemical engineering at Universidad Centroamericana Jose Simeon Ca˜nas (UCA) in El Salvador. He received his M.Sc. degree in chemical engineering from Clemson University and his Ph.D. degree in chemical engineering from Mississippi State University. His research focuses on
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
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Diversity
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Chemical Engineering
Paper ID #22840Effective Teamwork Dynamics in a Unit Operations Laboratory CourseDr. Erick S. Vasquez, University of Dayton Erick S. Vasquez is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering at the University of Dayton. Dr. Vasquez earned his B.Sc. degree in chemical engineering at Universidad Centroamericana Jose Simeon Canas (UCA) in El Salvador. He received his M.Sc. degree in chemi- cal engineering from Clemson University and his Ph.D. degree in chemical engineering from Mississippi State University. His research focuses on the development and applications of nanomaterials in separation
Conference Session
ABET and Curriculum-Level Assessments
Collection
2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Howard S. Kimmel, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Angelo J. Perna, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Shari Klotzkin; John D. Carpinelli, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Reginald Percy Tomkins, New Jersey Institute of Technology
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Chemical Engineering
AC 2011-244: STUDENT LEARNING AND THE CONTINUOUS PROGRAMIMPROVEMENT PROCESS IN A CHEMICAL ENGINEERING PROGRAMHoward S. Kimmel, New Jersey Institute of Technology Dr. Kimmel is Professor of Chemical Engineering at New Jersey Institute of Technology in Newark, NJ, and Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs. He has been Executive Driector for the Center for Pre-College Programs at NJIT for over 30 years. Dr. Kimmel has had numerous NSF grants and State grants focusing on professional development, curriculum, and assessment. In addition, he is a member of the assessment committee for Chemical Engineering.Angelo J. Perna, New Jersey Institute of Technology Dr.Angelo J. Perna is professor of Chemical and
Conference Session
Impact of the Gulf Coast Oil Spill on Chemical Engineering Education & Misc.
Collection
2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Daniel Knight, University of Colorado, Boulder; Frances C. Ray-Earle, University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado Center for Biorefining & Biofuels (C2B2); Nancy S. Tway, University of Colorado
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Chemical Engineering
of Colorado at Boulder. Ms. Ray-Earle oversees under- graduate, graduate, postdoctoral and professional-level research and education programming; additionally she manages corporate sponsor relationships, fiscal budgeting and intellectual property management at the center.Nancy S. Tway, University of Colorado Nancy S. Tway is the Financial Coordinator and Center Assistant for the Colorado Center for Biorefining and Biofuels (C2B2). Ms. Tway holds a B.S degree in Mechanical Engineering from Colorado State University. Her current duties include accounting functions for the center, planning and administering the C2B2/NSF REU program, and website and newsletter generation
Conference Session
Best. Class. Ever.
Collection
2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
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
Emerging Areas: Biotechnology, Microtechnology, and Energy
Collection
2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Jason M. Keith, Michigan Technological University; Daniel López Gaxiola, Michigan Technological University; Daniel A. Crowl, Michigan Technological University; David W. Caspary, Michigan Technological University; Abhijit Mukherjee, Michigan Technological University; Dennis Desheng Meng, Michigan Technological University; Jeffrey D. Naber, Michigan Technological University; Jeffrey S. Allen, Michigan Technological University; John T. Lukowski, Michigan Technological University; Barry D. Solomon, Michigan Technological University; Jay Scott Meldrum Sr., Michigan Technological University; Thomas F. Edgar, University of Texas, Austin
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Chemical Engineering
nanopar- ticles by short-distance sputtering, microfluidic fabrication of self-healing materials, thermal management for powerMEMS, and biomedical application of superhydrophilic surfaces.Jeffrey D Naber, Michigan Technological UniversityJeffrey S. Allen, Michigan Technological UniversityDr. John T. Lukowski, Michigan Technological UniversityBarry D Solomon, Michigan Tech UniversityJay Scott Meldrum, Sr., Michigan Technological UniversityDr. Thomas F. Edgar, University of Texas, Austin Page 22.465.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Development and Assessment of Energy
Conference Session
The Latest in Improving Learning in ChE Students
Collection
2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
David Silverstein, University of Kentucky
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Chemical Engineering
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Conference Session
New Ideas for ChEs I (aka ChE Potpourri)
Collection
2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Jason Keith, Michigan Technological University; H. Scott Fogler, University of Michigan; Valarie Thomas, University of Michigan; Don Chmielewski, Illinois Institute of Technology; Michael Gross, Bucknell University
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Chemical Engineering
13.271.7Bibliography 1. Larminie, J.; Dicks, A. Fuel Cell Systems Explained, 2nd Edition, Wiley, West Sussex, England, 2003. 2. Los Alamos National Laboratory fuel cell website, http://www.lanl.gov/orgs/ee/fuelcells/index.shtml, accessed February 2008. 3. J. M. Keith, “A Student-Driven Enterprise in Fuel Cells and Alternative Fuels,” ASEE Conference Proceedings, 2004. 4. J. M. Keith, K. C. Opella, M. G. Miller, J. A. King, G. D. Gwaltney, C. A. Green, J. S. Meldrum, and S. A. Bradley, “Engineering Education in Alternative Energy,” ASEE Conference Proceedings, 2006. 5. J. S. Meldrum, C. A. Green, G. D. Gwaltney, S. A. Bradley, J. M. Keith, and T. F. Podlesak, “Fuel Cell Powered Unmanned
Conference Session
New Ideas for the ChemE Core
Collection
2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Fabiana Manzo, University of Houston (CoE); Vassilios Tzouanas, University of Houston, Downtown; Enrique Barbieri, University of North Texas
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Chemical Engineering
manner. These empirical modelswere first order or second order plus time delay models. An example model which relates thereflux to the benzene benzene composition of the distillate product of the first column is given below, belowalong with its equivalent using Pade approximation: approxim e −36s (ss − 0.0556) GR11D1 (s) = 0.1291 1291 10 −4 = −1.559x10 828s +1 208x10 −3 )(s
Conference Session
Innovations in the CHE Laboratory
Collection
2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Adrienne Minerick, Mississippi State University
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Chemical Engineering
equilibrate between temperature readings.Analysis:The heat diffusion equation for one dimensional, steady state conduction with constantthermal conductivity is as follows: 1 3 1T 5 1 2T 7k 8 = 0 2 2 = 0 1x 4 1 x 6 1xThe general solution is as follows.T(x) = C1 x + C2Boundary conditions are determined from the student’s experiment. The followingexample uses data for a polycarbonate block 1 cm thick. Polycarbonate was chosenbecause its glass transition temperature is about 150oC and therefore it won’t soften ormelt on the mug warmer surface.T(0) = Tw,s 1 T(0) = 122 o C and T(L) = Tp,s 1 T(0.01m) = 88.8 o CThe particular solution is in symbolic and numeric form: T 1TT(x) = p,s w,s x + Tw,s
Conference Session
Contemporary Issues in Chemical Engineering Education
Collection
2010 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Patrick Mills, Texas A&M-Kingsville; Anuradha Nagaraj, Texas A&M-Kingsville; Srivenu Seelam, Texas A& M University-kingsville; Ali Pilehvari, Texas A&M University-Kingsville
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Chemical Engineering
 k CA CB (2)Here, the rate constant k has units of [m3 / (moles-s)]. The rate expressions for each reactant arerelated to the intrinsic reaction rate defined by equation (2) by their respective stoichiometriccoefficients where the latter are negative for reactants and positive for products. rA rB rC r    (3) - 1 -1 1i. Model GeometryThe geometric model and dimensions are the same as that of the T-micromixer. A 3-D diagramof the model is shown Figure 1. Product Reactant B
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
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Chemical Engineering
AmericanSociety for Engineering Education Annual Conference and Exposition, Salt Lake City, UT., June 2004. Page 24.220.97. Moor, S., Keyser, D., and Piergiovanni, P., “Design-Build-Test: Flexible Process Control Kits forthe Classroom,” ASEE Conference Proceedings (2003).8. Bequette, B.W., Aufderheide, B., Prasad, V., and Puerta, F., “A Process Control Experiment Designed for aStudio Course”, AIChE Annual Meeting, Los Angeles, CA, November 2000.9. Smith, C.A., Corripio, A.B., Principles and Practice of Automatic Process Control, Second Edition, p. 566(1997
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Chemical Engineering Division Poster Session
Collection
2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Robert Gammon-Pitman, Ohio State University; Paul E. Post, Ohio State University; Lin Ding, The Ohio State University
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Diversity
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Chemical Engineering
Industrial Arts Education, Pennsylvania State University OSU faculty member since 1984 Currently in the STEM education program 2013 InterLin Ding, The Ohio State University Lin Ding, Ph.D., is an associate professor in the Department of Teaching and Learning at The Ohio State University. Dr. Dingˆa C™s scholarly interests lie in discipline-based STEM education research. His work includes theoretical and empirical investigation ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Work-in-Progress: Inclusive Learning and Teaching Strategies or Effective Course Design? Constructing Significant Learning Experiences in Low and High Achieving
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Chemical Engineering Division Poster Session
Collection
2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Elizabeth M. Hill, University of Minnesota - Duluth
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Chemical Engineering
. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Setting Student Safety Knowledge to PracticeAbstractIn a senior-year unit operations laboratory, students study the fundamental principles andpractical applications of Chemical Engineering through hands-on experiences. The injection ofsafety issues at multiple formative and summative evaluation points has been established topromote meaningful hands-on experiences with safety topics and is presented as a teachingtechnique for others to leverage. This paper describes how resources from the Chemical SafetyBoard (CSB), the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AICHE) and the University’sEH&S program are interwoven into classroom discussions at the onset of the semester
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Outreach and Beyond in the Chemical Engineering Classroom
Collection
2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Byron Hempel, University of Arizona; Paul Blowers, University of Arizona; Kasi M. Kiehlbaugh, University of Arizona
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Diversity
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Chemical Engineering
Conference Session
Learning Outcomes and Assessment Within Chemical Engineering
Collection
2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors
Uchenna Asogwa, The University of Toledo; Timothy Ryan Duckett, The University of Toledo; Amanda Portis Malefyt, Trine University; Gale A. Mentzer, Acumen Research and Evaluation, LLC; Matthew W. Liberatore, The University of Toledo
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Chemical Engineering
material is based upon work supported by the National ScienceFoundation under Grant No. DUE 1712186. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions orrecommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflectthe views of the National Science Foundation. This work was completed within the framework ofUniversity of Toledo IRB protocol 202214.References[1] World Economic Forum, "Figure 10: Change in demand for core work-related skills, 2015- 2020, all industries; Chapter 1: The Future of Jobs and Skills;," in "The Future of Jobs: employment, Skills and Work force Strategy for the Fourth Industrial Revolution," January, 2016 2016. Accessed: January, 2019. [Online
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New Ideas for ChEs I (aka ChE Potpourri)
Collection
2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Franklin King, North Carolina A&T State University; Shamsuddin Ilias, North Carolina A&T State University
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Chemical Engineering
(D) z = 27e−0.927i 4 + i52. Rationalize the complex number, 2+i (A) z = 2.6 + 0.8i (B) z = 0.8 + 2.6i (C) z = −0.8 − 2.6i (D) z = 2.6 − 0.8i3. The Laplace transform of the solution to the following equation with the given boundary conditions is y "+ y − sin 3t = 0 y '(0) = 0 y '(0) = 0 3 3( A) y( s ) = ( B) f = y( s
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Novel Courses and Content for ChEs II
Collection
2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Ruben Morales-Menendez, Tecnologico de Monterrey; Tomas Lopez, Tecnologico de Monterrey; Ricardo Ramirez Medoza, Institute Tecnologico De Monterrey; Luis E Garza, Tecnologico de Monterrey
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Chemical Engineering
) Experiment planning and data collection,(5) Equipment operation, (6) Safety procedures, and (7) Statistical tools and analysis forimprovement.Each of previous issues has a specific weight (w), and there is a suggested scale (s) for eachscore. Using this matrix, a better feedback can be obtained. However, sometimes it isrecommended to derive a holistic rubric from the detailed rubric. A holistic rubric allows you toasses different skills of the students for accreditation purposes once or twice rather than on eachexperimental session. For example, sometimes writing skills are more important than designingan experiment or student competencies with laboratory equipment. Certainly, to assess all of thelaboratory skills in each experimental session will
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
technical content outcomes. Figure 8 shows the distribution ofthese assessments. ABET evaluation criteria covered within thermodynamics included a rangeof topics, including evaluation of information, environmental / political / scientific policies,writing and communications, and safety. In addition, 19 institutions focus solely on technicalcontent within their course(s).Figure 8​: ABET outcomes assessed through chemical engineering thermodynamics.Process and SettingUnsurprisingly, all thermodynamics courses report using class / lecture time (Figure 9).Laboratories were only reported for two programs, explaining the small number of lab reportsseen in Figure 10.Figure 9​: Types of instructional settings used by thermodynamics coursesIn terms of
Conference Session
Experiential Learning in Chemical Engineering
Collection
2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Polly R. Piergiovanni, Lafayette College; John H Jarboe
Tagged Divisions
Chemical Engineering
of the dough was measured as a function of time or suspendedmass to determine material properties of gluten. The learning objectives for thisexperiment are listed in Table 1, and the assessment questions are listed in Table 2.While this experiment may not be applicable to the traditional unit operations course,material characterization is an important concept for chemical engineers. Anunderstanding of stress and strain may also help students understand viscometeroperation as well.  Figure 1. Apparatus used for testing mechanical properties. The gluten is connected tothe S-hook and the hanging tray. As more washers are added to the tray, the glutenstretches. Its length is
Conference Session
Works-in-Progress Postcard Session
Collection
2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Kimia Moozeh, UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO; Deborah Tihanyi, University of Toronto; Jennifer Lyn Farmer, University of Toronto; Greg Evans, University of Toronto
Tagged Divisions
Chemical Engineering
and time on task can be tracked. A survey is beingdeveloped to determine the effectiveness of these web-based multimedia pre-labs throughstudent perceived learning and motivation.AcknowledgmentThis research was supported by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of CanadaScholarship.References[1] S. Chen, "The view of scientific inquiry conveyed by simulation-based virtual laboratories", Computers & Education, vol. 55, no. 3, pp. 1123-1130, 2010.[2] J. Ma and J. Nickerson, "Hands-on, simulated, and remote laboratories", ACM Computing Surveys, vol. 38, no. 3, p. 7-es, 2006.[3] D. Jolley, S. Wilson, C. Kelso, G. O’Brien and C. Mason, "Analytical Thinking, Analytical Action: Using Prelab Video Demonstrations and e-Quizzes
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ChE: Curriculum Reform & Assessment
Collection
2006 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Jeffrey Froyd; Jean Layne, Texas A&M University; Lale Yurttas, Texas A&M University; David Ford, Texas A&M University
Tagged Divisions
Chemical Engineering
futurecurriculum renewal projectsAcknowledgementThis material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No.EEC-0530638. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in thismaterial are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the NationalScience Foundation.Bibliography1. Thompson, T., Flick, L, Gummer, E., and Fiez, T. (2004). Enhancing Campus Collaborations Through Design Research in Engineering Education Reform. Proceedings, ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Retrieved from http://www.asee.org/acPapers/code/getPaper.cfm?paperID=7942, 6 December 20052. Fisher, P. D., Fairweather, J. S., and Amey, M. (2001). Systemic Reform in Undergraduate Engineering