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Virtual and Online Learning Tools in Chemical Engineering Education

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jason M. Keith, Mississippi State University; Liz Rayfield, Dave C. Swalm School of Chemical Engineering, Mississippi State University; Niraj Kashinath Palsule, Mississippi State University

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Chemical Engineering

technical knowledge of Solar Energy.Keeping this aim in mind, we have tried to cover the non-technical topics of solar energy as wellthrough our modules. Economics Policy  Solar  Engineering making  Energy ScienceFigure 1. Cross-Integration of Technical and Non-Technical Concepts in Solar EnergySolar Energy Module DevelopmentEvery module is structured with an aim to make it user-friendly for both instructors and students. Page 24.450.3Each module contains topic

Conference Session

Improving Introductory Experiences in Chemical Engineering

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gladis Chávez-Torrejón, Universidad de las Americas Puebla; Silvia Husted, Universidad de las Americas Puebla; Nelly Ramirez-Corona, Universidad de las Americas Puebla; Aurelio Lopez-Malo, Universidad de las Americas Puebla; Enrique Palou, Universidad de las Americas Puebla

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Chemical Engineering

Paper ID #8897Fostering the Development of Critical Thinking in an Introduction to Chem-ical Process Engineering Design CourseMrs. Gladis Ch´avez-Torrej´on, Universidad de las Americas Puebla Gladis Ch´avez-Torrej´on is Science, Engineering, and Technology Education Ph.D. Student at Universidad de las Americas Puebla in Mexico. She teaches psychology related courses. Her research interests include critical thinking, cognitive processes, and creating effective learning environments.Mrs. Silvia Husted, Universidad de las Americas Puebla Silvia Husted is Science, Engineering, and Technology Education Ph.D. Student at

Conference Session

Improving Laboratory Education in Chemical Engineering

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Matthew Cooper, North Carolina State University

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Chemical Engineering

Paper ID #8619The Paperless Lab – Streamlining a Modern Unit Operations LaboratoryCourse to Reduce Faculty Time CommitmentDr. Matthew Cooper, North Carolina State University Dr. Matthew Cooper is a Teaching Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at North Carolina State University. He was born in Elkins, W.Va. and received his B.S. in Chemical Engineering from West Virginia University. Following a position as an oilfield engineer with Schlumberger, Dr. Cooper received his MS and Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Ohio University. Upon completion of graduate studies in 2008, Dr

Conference Session

Improving Introductory Experiences in Chemical Engineering

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Laura-Ann Shaa Ling Chin, Villanova University; Justinus Agus Budi Satrio, Villanova University; Kenneth A. Kroos, Villanova University

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Chemical Engineering

Figure 17: Batch reactors used for biodiesel separation from glycerin by-product. transesterification of waste cooking oil (WCO) into biodiesel.Course Assessment This Biofuels Process and Sustainability freshman mini project at Villanova Universitywas developed to test two hypotheses in mind. The first hypothesis is that students would beintroduced to the latest advancements and technological developments in renewable energythrough the concept of bioeconomy, where vital sources of energy are obtained from renewablematerials such as carbon based resource. The second hypothesis is that after undergoing thisfreshman mini project, a freshman would have been challenged to utilize basic engineering

Conference Session

Virtual and Online Learning Tools in Chemical Engineering Education

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alec Steven Bowen, Oregon State University; Daniel Robert Reid, Oregon State University; Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University

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Chemical Engineering

Paper ID #9158Development of Interactive Virtual Laboratories to Help Students Learn Dif-ficult Concepts in ThermodynamicsAlec Steven Bowen, Oregon State University Alec Bowen is an undergraduate in Chemical Engineering at Oregon State University and expects to receive his B.S. in June 2014. His research focuses on engineering education, particularly in the develop- ment and utilization of educational simulations and student personal epistemology.Mr. Daniel Robert Reid, Oregon State University Daniel Reid is a graduate student in the Institute for Molecular Engineering at the University of Chicago. He received his B.S. in

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Curriculum Development and Assessment in Chemical Engineering

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Debra M. Gilbuena, Oregon State University; Christina Smith, Oregon State University; Bill Jay Brooks, Oregon State University; Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University

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Chemical Engineering

the individuals who are using the AIChE ConceptWarehouse and those who have provided feedback to improve this tool, particularly those whoparticipated in this study. We would also like to acknowledge the people who supported thiswork with their time and help.References 1. E. M. Rogers, Diffusion of innovations, Free Press, New York, 2003. 2. E. National Academy of, Educating the engineer of 2020 : adapting engineering education to the new century, National Academies Press, Washington, DC, 2005. 3. National Research Council. How People Learn: Brain, Mind, Experience, and School: Expanded Edition. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press, 2000. 4. D. Hestenes, M. Wells and G. Swackhamer, The Physics Teacher, 1992, 141

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Design, Creativity and Critical Thinking in the Chemical Engineering Curriculum

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kerry Michael Rogy; Cheryl A. Bodnar, University of Pittsburgh; Renee M. Clark, University of Pittsburgh

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Chemical Engineering

therequirements given by the internal consultants. This iterative process allows for the generationof new designs and ideas, which are the hallmark of innovation. To support this process,students must build skills related to problem solving, collaboration, and communication, whichare attributes linked to the entrepreneurial mindset.12Research QuestionsWe were interested in understanding whether an epistemic game framework influenced theentrepreneurial mindset of senior chemical engineering students. In order to ascertain whetherthere was an effect, we approached the study with two principal research questions in mind. 1. Prior to the use of Nephrotex: a. What level of involvement did senior chemical engineering students have with

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Virtual and Online Learning Tools in Chemical Engineering Education

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary M. Staehle, Rowan University; Babatunde A Ogunnaike, University of Delaware

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Chemical Engineering

engineering graduate programs use MATLAB forcourses in advanced reaction kinetics, thermodynamics, and/or transport phenomena. However,while we have created the modules with a MATLAB/SIMULINK framework in mind, PD&Cinstructors could also adapt the modules easily to use other software packages. For example, thefunctionality of Cooper and Dougherty’s Control Station [30-33] is comparable toMATLAB/SIMULINK. Other instructors have used HYSYS for control system modeling [e.g. 7,27] . It is relatively straightforward for instructors wishing to use Control Station or HYSYS toadopt our pedagogical approach and adapt our modules for use in their classrooms.Implementation of the Modules in PD&C at Rowan UniversityWe have used these modules in the PD

Conference Session

Improving Introductory Experiences in Chemical Engineering

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard L. Zollars, Washington State University

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Chemical Engineering

Conference and Exposition, June 10 – 13, 2012.6 M. Prince, Journal of Engineering Education, 93(3), 223 (2004).7 B. S. Bloom, M. D. Engelhart, E. J. Furst, W. H. Hill, and D. R. Krathwohl, Taxonomy of Educational Objectives: The Classification of Educational Goals; Handbook I: Cognitive Domain, New York, Longmans, Green, 1956.8 R. L. Zollars, C. D. Hundhausen, and M. Stefik, “Visual Learning in a Material/Energy Balance Class,” Proc. ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, June 24 – 27, 2007.9 R.M. Felder and L.K. Silverman, “Learning and Teaching Styles in Engineering Education”, Engr. Education, 78(7), 674 (1988).10 L. S. Vygotsky, Mind in Society, Harvard University Press, Cambridge, MA (1978