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ChE: Computers and Simulation in the Classroom

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jason Keith, Michigan Technological University; Faith Morrison, Michigan Technological University; Julia King, Michigan Technological University

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Chemical Engineering

AC 2007-414: FINITE ELEMENT MODULES FOR ENHANCINGUNDERGRADUATE TRANSPORT COURSES: APPLICATIONS TO FUEL CELLFUNDAMENTALSJason Keith, Michigan Technological University Jason Keith is an Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering at Michigan Technological University. He recieved his PhD from the University of Notre Dame in 2000. Jason teaches the required Transport / Unit Operations 2 course and an elective in fuel cell fundamentals.Faith Morrison, Michigan Technological University Faith Morrison is an Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering at Michigan Technological University. She recieved her PhD from the University of Massachusetts in 1988. Faith teaches the required Transport / Unit

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ChE: Safety, Sustainability, and Global Opportunities

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Allyson Frankman, Brigham Young University; Jacob Jones, Brigham Young University; W. Vincent Wilding, Brigham Young University; Randy Lewis, Brigham Young University

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Chemical Engineering

environmental engineering. He received his B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering from Brigham Young University in 1981 and his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Rice University in 1985.Randy Lewis, Brigham Young University Randy S. Lewis is Professor of Chemical Engineering at Brigham Young University and an Adjunct Professor of Chemical Engineering at Oklahoma State University. He received his BS and PhD degrees in Chemical Engineering from Brigham Young University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology, respectively. His research interests include biomaterials development and the utilization of renewable resources for the production of chemicals

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ChE: Bioengineering, nanotechnology, and systems engineering in the Classroom

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Thomas Marlin, McMaster University; Andrew Hrymak, McMaster University; John MacGregor, McMaster University; Vladimir Mahalec, McMaster University; Prashant Mhaskar, McMaster University; Christopher Swartz, McMaster University

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Chemical Engineering

AC 2007-79: A STREAM IN PROCESS SYSTEMS ENGINEERING (PSE) IN THEUNDERGRADUATE CHEMICAL ENGINEERING CURRICULUMThomas Marlin, McMaster University Thomas Marlin (Corresponding author) Professor and Director, McMaster Advanced Control Consortium Email: marlint@mcmaster.ca WEB:http://www.chemeng.mcmaster.ca/faculty/marlin/default.htmAndrew Hrymak, McMaster University Andrew Hrymak Professor and Department Chair Director, School of Engineering Practice Email: Hrymak@mcmaster.ca WEB:http://www.chemeng.mcmaster.ca/faculty/hrymak/default.htmJohn MacGregor, McMaster University John MacGregor Dofasco Professor of Industrial Automation and Information Technology Email: MacGreg@mcmaster.ca

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ChE: Innovations in the Classroom

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Thomas Marlin, McMaster University

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Chemical Engineering

topics in operability (asking the right questions),(2) Locating and using resources available to engineers when investigating operability (applying good problem solving and inquiry methods), and(3) Mastering selected design and control modifications available to enhance operability (knowing a suite of good solutions).3. Operability in Design EducationWhile most engineering courses are focused on a specific technology, the design course consistsof defining an acceptable outcome (product, production rate, etc.) and applying technical andprofessional skills in achieving the outcome. In this section, we discuss a few of the key aspectsof the design definition that influence operability

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ChE: Innovations in the Classroom

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Timothy Raymond, Bucknell University

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Chemical Engineering

AC 2007-438: NON-TRADITIONAL COURSES FOR APPLYING STEMKNOWLEDGETimothy Raymond, Bucknell University Tim received his BS in Chemical Engineering from Bucknell University in 1997 and his PhD from Carnegie Mellon University in 2002. He has taught a variety of courses since starting at Bucknell in 2002. He is interested in improving student learning by directing students to discover their own misconceptions and to learn new material by teaching and 'doing'. Page 12.1109.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Non-Traditional Courses for Applying STEM KnowledgeAbstractScience, Technology

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ChE: Bioengineering, nanotechnology, and systems engineering in the Classroom

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University; Danielle Amatore, Oregon State University; Shoichi Kimura, Oregon State University; Alexandre Yokochi, Oregon State University

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Chemical Engineering

AC 2007-1244: DEVELOPMENT OF A NANOTECHNOLOGY CURRICULUM ATOREGON STATE UNIVERSITYMilo Koretsky, Oregon State University Milo Koretsky is an Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering at Oregon State University. He currently has research activity in areas related to thin film materials processing and engineering education. He is author of the text Engineering and Chemical Thermodynamics, which includes an integrated, menu driven computer program ThermoSolver. He is interested in integrating technology into effective education practices and in promoting the use of higher level cognitive skills in engineering problem solving. Dr. Koretsky is a six-time Intel Faculty Fellow and has won awards

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ChE: Assessment

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kenneth Williamson; Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University

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Chemical Engineering

education. He is author of the text Engineering and Chemical Thermodynamics, which includes an integrated, menu driven computer program ThermoSolver. He is interested in integrating technology into effective education practices and in promoting the use of higher level cognitive skills in engineering problem solving. Dr. Koretsky is a six-time Intel Faculty Fellow and has won awards for his work in engineering education at the university and national levels. Page 12.412.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Course Level Assessment and Improvement: Applying Educational

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ChE: Innovations in the Classroom

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lisa Bullard, North Carolina State University; Richard Felder, North Carolina State University

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Chemical Engineering

thatchemical engineers typically use, including Perry’s Chemical Engineers Handbook, theChemical Economics Handbook, the Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology, andthe Chemical Market Reporter, as well as databases including Compendex and SciFinderScholar. The presenters stress the importance of proper literature citation and give students briefpractice citation exercises, and they discuss the idea that the credibility of information dependsstrongly on the source, with Perry’s Handbook and a MySpace blog representing extremes oftrustworthiness.3 Page 12.121.4 3 The following assignment is

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ChE: Innovations in Student Learning

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Paul Golter, Washington State University; Bernard Van Wie, Washginton State University; Gary Brown, Washington State University

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Chemical Engineering

) developedby the Washington State University (WSU) Center for Teaching, Learning, and Technology (CTLT).The CTR assesses four categories (problem identification, solution method, assumption quality andsolution quality) on a 6 point scale. The students in the CHAPL section appear to show more growth incritical thinking than those in the other section.IntroductionInstructors in the science and engineering disciplines are beginning to show enthusiasm forincorporating novel learning pedagogies into their classrooms and are seeing significant results. Someexamples of this include POGIL[1], developed in chemistry, and Hi-Pele[2], developed in chemicalengineering.These pedagogies are playing an important role in a Chemical Engineering Fluid Mechanics and

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ChE: Innovations in Student Learning

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jennifer Christensen, Texas A&M University; Lale Yurttas, Texas A&M University; Janie Stratton Haney, Texas A&M University; Mahmoud El-Halwagi, Texas A&M University; Jeffrey Froyd, Texas A&M University; Charles Glover, Texas A&M University

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Chemical Engineering

helped create the Integrated, First-Year Curriculum in Science, Engineering and Mathematics at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. His current interests are learning and faculty development.Charles Glover, Texas A&M University Charles Glover is Associate Head for Undergraduate Studies in the Artie McFerrin Dept. of Chemical Engineering where he has served on the faculty since 1977. Previous educational efforts included development of a sophomore year engineering program founded on the integrating principles of the conservation laws framework. Page 12.662.1© American Society for

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ChE: Innovations in Student Learning

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Eric Peterson, Lamar University; David Cocke, Lamar University; Jewel Gomes, Lamar University; Hector Casillas, Lamar University; Morgan Reed, Lamar University; Jerry O'Connor, San Antonio College

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Chemical Engineering

, S. & Mononen-Aaltonen, M. (2000), Towards Network-Based Education: A Multidimensional Model for Principles of Planning and Evaluation. In Tella, S. (ed.) Media, Mediation, Time and Communication: Emphases in Network-Based Media Education. Media Education Centre. Department of Teacher Education. University of Helsinki. Media Education Publications 9, 1-58. 20. Novak, J. D. (1965). A model for the interpretation and analysis of concept formation. Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 3: 72-83. 21. Đnelmen, Erol, Re-inventing engineering education: a new challenge, World Transactions on Engineering and Technology Education  2002 UICEE,Vol.1, No.1, 2002

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ChE: Innovations in undergraduate and graduate programs

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Karen High, Oklahoma State University; Eric Maase, Oklahoma State University

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Chemical Engineering

Introduction to Numerical Methods for Chemical Engineers, Texas Tech University Press, Lubbock, TX (1994).(9) Novak, G., A. Gavrin, W. Christian, E. Patteson, Just-In-Time Teaching: Blending Active Learning with Web Technology, Benjamin Cummings, San Francisco, CA (1999).AppendixThe following are freeform responses to the survey questions (comments are verbatim).Q1. Describe how well you thought the project allowed you to understand the use of physical models and experiments to simulate phenomena (particularly biological). “It made me understand physical and experimental drug dissolution.” “I never knew how to model physical phenomenon before I enrolled in this course. It helped me improve my computer

Conference Session

ChE: Assessment

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ronald Terry, Brigham Young University; W. Vincent Wilding, Brigham Young University; Randy Lewis, Brigham Young University; Danny Olsen, Brigham Young University

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Chemical Engineering

AC 2007-1960: THE USE OF DIRECT AND INDIRECT EVIDENCE TO ASSESSUNIVERSITY, PROGRAM, AND COURSE LEVEL OBJECTIVES AND STUDENTCOMPETENCIES IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERINGRonald Terry, Brigham Young University Ron Terry is a Professor of Chemical Engineering at Brigham Young University and an Associate in BYU's Office of Planning and Assessment. His scholarship is centered on pedagogy, student learning, and engineering ethics and has presented/published numerous articles in engineering education. He is one of BYU's co-investigators for the NSF funded National Center for Engineering and Technology Education.W. Vincent Wilding, Brigham Young University Vincent Wilding is a Professor of Chemical Engineering at

Conference Session

ChE: Safety, Sustainability, and Global Opportunities

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sundararajan Madihally, Oklahoma State University; Randy Lewis, Brigham Young University

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Chemical Engineering

and an Adjunct Professor of Chemical Engineering at Oklahoma State University. He received his BS and PhD degrees in Chemical Engineering from Brigham Young University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology, respectively. His research interests include biomaterials development and the utilization of renewable resources for the production of chemicals. Page 12.354.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Chem-E-Car Competition: Incorporating Safety with the help of Industry Partners.ABSTRACTThe Chem-E-Car competition has been utilized for the last five

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ChE: Retention and Outreach

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Richard Zollars, Washington State University; Donald Orlich, Washington State University; William Thomson, Washington State University

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Chemical Engineering

AC 2007-1551: A SWEET PROGRAM REVIEWRichard Zollars, Washington State University Dr. Zollars is a professor in, and director of, the School of Chemical Engineering and Bioengineering at Washington State University. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Colorado. He has been teaching engineering for 28 years. His interests are colloidal/interfacial phenomena, reactor design and engineering education.Donald Orlich, Washington State University Don Orlich graduated from the University of Montana in 1953 with a B.A. in Education. He received a Masters of Science Education in 1959 from the University of Utah and an Ed.D. in 1963 from the University of Montana. He taught five years as an

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ChE: Innovations in Student Learning

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Danial Hohne, University of Michigan; Leeann Fu, University of Michigan; Barry Barkel, University of Michigan; Peter Woolf, University of Michigan

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Chemical Engineering

andacting as a mentor in the writing process.Bibliography1. Schleter W and Bennett R. Using Web-Based Homework in an Introductory Engineering Physics Course. Proc.ASEE, Chicago, IL, 2006.2. Penick, J.E. Creativity and the Value of Questions in STS. Science/ Technology/Society As Reform In ScienceEducation. Robert E. Yager, (ed), University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, 1996.3. Wankat PC and Oreovicz FS. Teaching Engineering, https://engineering.purdue.edu/ChE/News_and_Events/Publications/teaching_engineering/index.html4. Armstrong B. The Imperfect Solutions Homework Format, IEEE Transactions on Education. 38 (3) 258-260.1995.5. Bransford, J.D., A.L. Brown, and R.R. Cocking, eds.. How People Learn: Brain, Mind, Experience, and School.Expanded edition

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ChE: Innovations in Student Learning

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brent Young, University of Auckland; Robert Kirkpatrick, University of Auckland; William Svrcek, University of Calgary

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Chemical Engineering

today!Those who teach design face the dilemma of needing to teach “old fashioned” equipment designmethods so that students will understand the fundamentals and also attempt to teach moderncomputer aided design techniques, knowing that most design engineers, who work for largecorporations may never use these “old fashioned” design methods again in their working careersand will rely heavily on modern computer technology. However, this is an environment wheresmaller organizations are probably different.Should we abandon traditional design methods and just teach modern methods or should we tryand pack both into already overloaded courses? The authors propose that students must get anappreciation of both traditional and modern design methods in some

Conference Session

ChE: Assessment

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Chemical Engineering

future, assessment will berequired, and if it must be done, why not gather valuable information? The authors stronglybelieve that all high-quality assessment plans should include direct assessment methods tocomplement surveys and similar indirect assessment methods.Bibliography1. Briedis, D., “Enabling Faculty in Effective Program Evaluation and Assessment,” workshop conducted at the “Best Assessment Processes Symposium,” February 27-29, 2006, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, Terre Haute, IN.2. Criteria for Accrediting Engineering Programs, ABET, Inc., http://www.abet.org.3. Rogers, G., “Assessment 101: Direct and Indirect Assessments,” Community Matters, ABET, Inc., August, 2006.4. Nichols, James O., “The Departmental Guide and

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ChE: Innovations in undergraduate and graduate programs

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lale Yurttas, Texas A&M University; Zachry Kraus, Texas A&M University; Jeffrey Froyd, Texas A&M University; Jean Layne, Texas A&M University; Mahmoud El-Halwagi, Texas A&M University; Charles Glover, Texas A&M University

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Chemical Engineering

department. His research interests are in asphalt binder rheology and engineering education.Jeffrey Froyd, Texas A&M University Jeff Froyd is a Research Professor in the Center for Teaching Excellence and Director of Academic Development and the Director of Academic Development in the Texas Engineering Experiment Station. He served as Project Director for the Foundation Coalition, an NSF Engineering Education Coalition and helped create the Integrated, First-Year Curriculum in Science, Engineering and Mathematics at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. His current interests are learning and faculty development.Jean Layne, Texas A&M University Jean Layne is a Program