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Innovations in the CHE Laboratory

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Baba Abdul, Washington State University; Emmanuel Shide, ABU Zaria, Nigeria; Raymond Bako, ABU Zaria, Nigeria; Paul Golter, Washington State University; Jerome Babauta, Washington State University; Bernard Van Wie, Washington State University; Gary Brown, Washington State University

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Chemical Engineering

R Bako, Ahmadu Bello University Raymond B Bako obtained a PhD in Educational Psychology from the University of Jos, Nigeria in 2007.He was a Fulbright scholar to the University of Maryland recently.He is married with two children.Paul Golter, Washington State University Paul Golter, Washington State University Paul B Golter obtained an MS from Washington State University and is presently pursuing his PhD while working as the Laboratory Supervisor in the Chemical Engineering Department at WSU.He is married with two children.Jerome Babauta, Washington State University Jerome T Babauta is currently a Senior in Chemical Engineering at Washington State University and has been accepted into a

Conference Session

Innovations in the CHE Laboratory

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Peter Mark Jansson, Rowan University; Ulrich Schwabe, Rowan University; Nathaniel Downes, Rowan University; Patrick Hoffman, Rowan University; Matthew Abdallah, Rowan University

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Chemical Engineering

yearprogram. The freshman clinic is a more introductory course, in a classroom environment wherethe focus is on the introduction of laboratory procedure and different disciplines of engineering.The sophomore clinic program is also based on a classroom setting, but students are given anopen ended project for each semester, generally related to their particular discipline.The junior and senior clinic programs make strong use of previous coursework, all the whileforcing them to engage new problems. Students from both junior and senior classes arecombined and assigned to a variety of projects that are often sponsored by industrial partners ofthe university. They are then given real world problems by people relying on the results, andmust provide a

Conference Session

Innovations in the CHE Laboratory

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Heather Gappa-Fahlenkamp, Oklahoma State University; Mark Wilkins, Oklahoma State University

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Chemical Engineering

students experience in bioreactor design and characterization. The goal of the projectis to design and characterize a batch enzyme reactor to convert cellobiose to glucose. The classproject is divided into two parts: experimental and modeling. For the experimental part, studentsutilize a temperature-controlled bioreactor to measure the product formation from the enzymaticbreakdown of cellobiose to glucose. For the modeling part, the students develop a mathematicalmodel to predict the conversion of cellobiose to glucose in the bioreactor. They have one, three-hour laboratory period to collect data from the reactor. The students then compare theirmathematical models to experimental data from the bioreactor and determine if the model isacceptable or

Conference Session

Innovations in the CHE Laboratory

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Chemical Engineering

AC 2009-1438: A NOVEL OPEN-ENDED LIQUID-LIQUID EXTRACTIONMODULE FOR THE CHEMICAL ENGINEERING LABORATORYMarvi Matos, University of WashingtonDanilo Pozzo, University of Washington Page 14.78.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009Novel Open-Ended Liquid-Liquid Extraction Module for the Chemical Engineering Laboratory Page 14.78.2Abstract The evolution of Chemical Engineering imposes a unique challenge to the design ofadequate modules in the laboratories. In this article we present a novel experimental module thatwe have designed and are currently implementing in the Chemical

Conference Session

Innovations in the CHE Laboratory

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Adrienne Minerick, Mississippi State University

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Chemical Engineering

classroom (or laboratory): • Extension cords with power strips • Paper towels for wiping up heat sink compound • Extra batteriesOne Dimensional Conduction:Heat transfer is illustrated through use of a coffee cup warmer plate and surface IRthermometer. By examining the warmer as a heat source on a wall of a material, 1-dimensional conduction can be quickly illustrated on each student’s desk. Thermalconductivity of different materials can be demonstrated as well. Problems can be set upwhere the students have to back calculate to determine the thermal conductivity of thematerial from the two surface temperatures and distance information. Further, compositesystems can be examined via wood, Styrofoam, drywall sandwich blocks.The choice of

Conference Session

Contemporary Issues in CHE Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Adam Ekenseair, University of Texas, Austin; Carolyn Bayer, University of Texas, Austin; Margaret Phillips, University of Texas, Austin

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Chemical Engineering

AC 2009-1257: IMPACT OF INTEGRATION OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTSIN AN ENGINEERING RESEARCH LABORATORY: A CASE STUDYAdam Ekenseair, University of Texas, Austin Adam Ekenseair is a doctoral student in Chemical Engineering at the University of Texas at Austin. He received his B.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville in May 2005. Currently he is working in the laboratory of Dr. Nicholas Peppas on "A Fundamental Investigation of Non-Fickian Penetrant Transport in Glassy Polymers." Adam is a Department of Defense (NDSEG) Fellow and a National Science Foundation (NSF-GREP) Fellow. He is also active in the American Institute of Chemical Engineering, the American Physical

Conference Session

E-Learning in Chemical Engineering

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tiffany Hesser, University of New Haven; Michael Collura, University of New Haven

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Chemical Engineering

AC 2009-1312: WEB-BASED CLASSES FOR ENHANCEMENT OFPRELABORATORY LECTURESTiffany Hesser, University of New Haven Tiffany Hesser is currently a Visiting Instructor and Organic Laboratory Coordinator at the University of New Haven in Connecticut. She is also involved with the The Summer Institute for Young Women in Science and the Chemistry and Math Enrichment Program.Michael Collura, University of New Haven Dr. Collura, Professor of Chemical Engineering at the University of New Haven, received his B.S. Chemical Engineering from Lafayette College and the M.S. and Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Lehigh University. His professional interests include the application of computers to

Conference Session

New Trends in CHE Education II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gisele Ragusa, University of Southern California; Ted Lee, University of Southern California

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Chemical Engineering

initiative,recommending a move from the macroscopic, unit-operations educational approach to insteadteach from the molecular point of view in a bottom-up fashion. The challenge, however, is tocontinue to serve the more conventional chemical and petroleum industries while instituting thischange. At USC we have developed the two-pronged approach of utilizing (1) a recently-creatednanotechnology course-work emphasis within the Department of Chemical Engineering andMaterials Science, and (2) vertically- and horizontally-integrated “degree projects” consisting ofnano or bio laboratory modules in successive chemical engineering courses that build upon astudent’s growing knowledge in their chosen emphasis, while at the same time relating thedegree project

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New Trends in CHE Education I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael Hanyak, Bucknell University; Timothy Raymond, Bucknell University

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Chemical Engineering

course has been carefully designed to include a variety of "best practices" to help preparechemical engineering students in their first course in the curriculum. The course involves fivetwo-week projects where students work in teams to complete problems covering a range ofmaterials and, at the same time, practice teamwork and professional skills. Additionally, eachproject involves a complex laboratory experiment and use of process simulation software(HYSYS) problems. This work is carefully guided by the course instructors in a way to promoteindependent learning while assessing the desired outcomes. Assessment for this course has beenongoing and involves a range of data from team self-reports, before and after project conceptinventories

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New Trends in CHE Education II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sundararajan Madihally, Oklahoma State University

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Chemical Engineering

. For example, basics of grantwriting, the importance of maintaining a laboratory notebook, writing a technical report,chemical safety demonstrations or academic integrity are not addressed. At our University, wehave incorporated these topics into the seminar series in addition to presentations dealing withcultural aspects. Most of the speakers are from different departments within the University.Each seminar also included a critique (homework) submission to get the feedback on their likeand dislike about the presentations. These responses have been very positive and encouraging.Students have also expressed interest in many other topics such as time management, educationalresearch and interpersonal management. Thus, there are a number of

Conference Session

New Trends in CHE Education I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jason Keith, Michigan Technological University; David Silverstein, University of Kentucky; Donald Visco, Tennessee Technological University

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Chemical Engineering

bioengineering experiences in the chemical engineering curriculum39Trouble SpotsTrouble spots for this course include: ≠ Students may possess weak math skills. Instructors can develop handouts to step students through difficult solution processes (such as solving differential equations). Have them practice with in-class problems and homework before testing them. ≠ Students may have difficulty in connecting highly theoretical content to real industrial applications – if there is an internet connected computer and projector in the classroom, instructors can use online and/or laboratory demonstrations to make a strong connection. This connection can also help students with their follow-on classes

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New Trends in CHE Education II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jason Keith, Michigan Technological University; Daniel Crowl, Michigan Technological University; David Caspary, Michigan Technological University; Jeffrey Allen, Michigan Technological University; Dennis Meng, Michigan Technological University; Jeff Naber, Michigan Technological University; Abhijit Mukherjee, Michigan Technological University; John Lukowski, Michigan Technological University; Jay Meldrum, Michigan Technological University; Barry Solomon, Michigan Technological University

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Chemical Engineering

AC 2009-269: HYDROGEN CURRICULUM AT MICHIGAN TECHNOLOGICALUNIVERSITYJason Keith, Michigan Technological University Jason Keith is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Michigan Technological University.Daniel Crowl, Michigan Technological University Dan Crowl is the Herbert H. Dow Professor of Chemical Process Safety in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Michigan Technological University.David Caspary, Michigan Technological University Dave Caspary is the Manager of Laboratory Facilities in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Michigan Technological University.Jeffrey Allen, Michigan Technological University Jeff Allen is an Assistant Professor

Conference Session

E-Learning in Chemical Engineering

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christi Patton Luks, University of Tulsa

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Chemical Engineering

engineering programs across the U.S. declined 34% between1997 and 20061 and The University of Tulsa (TU) has mirrored this trend. This same period oftime saw significant changes in the technology infrastructure at TU in the College of Engineeringand Natural Sciences. Every classroom was equipped with a computer console and display forinstruction. All engineering departments established computer laboratories for their students inaddition to the numerous facilities available to all students. WiFi was installed campus-wide.Two instructional laboratories were created with computers for 20 or 30 students.In 2007 and 2008, the public watched the price for a barrel of oil rise to unprecedented levels.Salaries for engineers prepared to work in the petroleum

Conference Session

New Trends in CHE Education I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Adrienne Minerick, Mississippi State University; Keisha Walters, Mississippi State University; Bill Elmore, Mississippi State University; Rebecca Toghiani, Mississippi State University; Rafael Hernandez; Priscilla Hill, Mississippi State University; Hossein Toghiani, Mississippi State University; Todd French, Mississippi State University

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Chemical Engineering

laboratories and reactor design. His current research activities include engineering educational reform, enzyme-based catalytic reactions in micro-scale reactor systems, and bioengineering applied to renewable fuels and chemicals.Rebecca Toghiani, Mississippi State University Dr. Rebecca K. Toghiani is an Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering at MSU. She received the 1996 Dow Outstanding New Faculty Award and the 2005 Outstanding Teaching Award from the ASEE Southeastern Section. A Grisham Master Teacher at MSU, she is an inaugural member of the Bagley College of Engineering Academy of Distinguished Teachers. She has also been recognized at MSU with the 2001 Outstanding Faculty

Conference Session

Contemporary Issues in CHE Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Chemical Engineering

category consists of a classroom/laboratory experiencewhere high school students are exposed to engineering with the expectation that these studentswill then be more likely to enroll in engineering. Typical examples are the “InspiresCurriculum”,9 “Engineering Concepts Curriculum Project”,10 the “Academy IntroductionMission”,11 and the “Texas Pre-Freshman Engineering Program”12. A program to address these issues was started in this department in 1993 with fundingfrom the National Science Foundation. The concept for this activity arose from a conversationamongst chemical engineering faculty members on what influenced them to major in engineering.Almost uniformly the conclusion was that it was an influential teacher at the 5th through 9th

Conference Session

Contemporary Issues in CHE Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Phillip Wankat, Purdue University

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Chemical Engineering

engineeringprofessors retool their research from a technical specialty to engineering education.IntroductionDespite being a relatively small engineering discipline and despite the conservatism of ChEdepartments, chemical engineers have been leaders in the push for engineering education reformand in engineering education research. Examples of chemical engineering leadership inpedagogy include the Chemical Engineering Division of ASEE Summer School that meets everyfive years, the Division’s publication of the journal Chemical Engineering Education, andleadership in teaching professors how-to-teach. Leadership in educational research has includedthe development of the guided design method, introducing Problem Based Learning intoengineering, laboratory

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Contemporary Issues in CHE Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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William Krantz, University of Colorado, Boulder

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Chemical Engineering

totallyunprepared to cope with the realities of teaching in a developing country. At the time it seemedthat ITU had somewhat of a kismet philosophy for academic planning. The start of the academicyear was delayed by more than two months for reasons that were never made clear. Once thesemester began, the author could not get any clear indication of when it would end and finalexaminations would be scheduled! One of the assignments given to the author was to design theunit operations laboratory for the newly constructed chemical engineering building. Little did heknow that this included specifying the electrical power requirements for the entire building!Indeed, the building had been built without any electrical power of any kind! Undaunted butconsiderably

Conference Session

New Trends in CHE Education I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Chemical Engineering

to begin to incorporate bio intotheir courses. The database would function as a supplementary solution manual to the textbooksolution manual. An NSF Course, Curriculum and Laboratory Improvement proposal was Page 14.1086.2 1funded in January, 2007 to the authors of this paper, and the plan was to develop 100 problemswith solutions for the Material and Energy Balance course.BioEMB has a number of useful attributes for faculty. Unlike a static solution manual, theproblems on BioEMB can be easily modified. Thus, mistakes in calculation, typo's and othererrors can be easily fixed and reposted