Conference Session

Chemical Engineering in Silico

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James P. Abulencia, Manhattan College

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

AC 2011-2265: ENGINEERING ETHICS CASE STUDIES IN SENIOR UNITOPERATIONS LABORATORYJames P Abulencia, Manhattan College Page 22.588.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Engineering Ethics Case Studies in Senior Unit Operations LaboratoryAbstract Placement of ethics in the Chemical Engineering curriculum has always been debated. Inthis project, the use of a real-world engineering ethics case study was integrated into the SeniorUnit Operations Laboratory course over two separate class years (i.e. Year 1 and Year 2). Themotivation behind this was twofold. First, the assignment provides the opportunity to develop

Conference Session

Impact of the Gulf Coast Oil Spill on Chemical Engineering Education & Misc.

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tamara Floyd Smith, Tuskegee University; Nadar Vahdat, Tuskegee University

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

AC 2011-884: GULF COAST OIL SPILL INSTRUCTION AT TUSKEGEEUNIVERSITYTamara Floyd Smith, Tuskegee UniversityNadar Vahdat, Tuskegee University Dr. Vahdat is the head and professor of Chemical Engineering at Tuskegee University. His research area includes carbon capture and storage, adsorption, and transport properties of polymers. He has been one of the instructors for a new course in engineering ethics that is offered to all the engineering majors at Tuskegee University. Page 22.764.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Gulf Coast Oil Spill Instruction at Tuskegee

Conference Session

Emerging Areas: Biotechnology, Microtechnology, and Energy

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Polly R. Piergiovanni, Lafayette College

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

determine what I wanted to communicate to the students; that is, Ineeded to establish learning outcomes. I selected the following objectives:By the end of the semester, students will be able to: 1. Use multiple perspectives to answer important questions about a complicated problem 2. Explain the chemical differences between dyeing with indigo and dyeing with other natural dyes 3. Create a process flow diagram, identify major process equipment and explain briefly how they work 4. Write a technically competent laboratory report on the processes studied 5. Show an understanding of what a professional is and the ethical responsibilities of a professionalEach week, the students spent two hours in class and two hours

Conference Session

ABET and Curriculum-Level Assessments

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Karyn L. Biasca, University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point; Steve Hill, University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

: Page 22.253.3  explain the operation of the industrial facility in which they worked  describe the professional skills they developed during their internship  demonstrate communication skills (written and oral)Initially, we also thought that the students’ experience would help them develop skills associatedwith the following ABET Student Outcomes: Students will demonstrate:  ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability  ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams

Conference Session

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

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

Creative Skills 2 Defining the Problem, Gantt/Deployment Chart, Creative Skills 3 Problem Solving on the Job, Developing a Survey Defining the Problem, Kepner Tregoe (Problem Analysis, Situation Appraisal), Creative 4 Skills Exercise 5 Voice of the Customer, TRIZ, Entrepreneurship Kepner-Tregoe (Decision Analysis, Potential Problem Analysis), Implementation, 6 Evaluation 7 Midterm Project Presentations (Status Reports) 8 Fall Break, Ethics 9 Negotiation Skills, Having a

Conference Session

SPECIAL SESSION: Interdisciplinary Course Design Opportunities for Chemical Engineers

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William J. Kelly, Villanova University

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

presentations by VillanovaEngineering and Business faculty, as well as industry experts. The technical (molecules, processand equipment) and business (pharmaceutical economics, marketing and management basicswere covered by Villanova engineering and business faculty respectively. Experts from theindustry discussed current and complex issues facing the industry such as; drug manufacturingand marketing regulations in China, ethics and logistics of clinical trials in India and drug anti-counterfeiting efforts. The pedagogical approach included lecture, discussion, case analysis, andindustry focused projects.The purpose of this paper is to describe the benefits and challenges associated with this newcourse at Villanova. Two noteworthy and somewhat

Conference Session

Emerging Areas: Biotechnology, Microtechnology, and Energy

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Arthur Felse, Northwestern University

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

Page 22.1393.8course. Outcome ‘f’ is currently an incidental component, but in the future discussions on ethicalresponsibilities will be expanded. Biologists typically have had ‘adherence to ethical practices’as significant part of their undergraduate education and this knowledge can be extended toengineering situations. Outcomes ‘i’ and ‘n’ were accomplished primarily through term paperwhich was done in teams.Table 2: Modified ABET program outcomes used for evaluation of a fluid mechanics and masstransport course for biologists. Program outcome criteria Score a. An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering 3 b. An ability to design and conduct

Conference Session

Impact of the Gulf Coast Oil Spill on Chemical Engineering Education & Misc.

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rebecca K. Toghiani, Mississippi State University; Bill B. Elmore, Mississippi State University

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

student organizations, ethics and professionalism, cooperative education opportunities. • Orientation: making effective use of campus resources, Mississippi State University/Bagley College of Engineering organization, regulationsThis past year, the instructors decided to incorporate an assignment focused on current/historicalevents with a three-fold purpose: 1) to educate the students with regards to environmental andprocess plant accidents that have impacted the chemical industry and have shaped the practice ofchemical engineering; 2) to provide students with experience in researching an event andpreparing a poster presentation; and 3) to provide students with the opportunity to work in teams.Environmental AwarenessA brief

Conference Session

Focus on Capstone Experiences in the Chemical Engineering Curriculum

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David L. Silverstein, University of Kentucky; Margot A. Vigeant, Bucknell University

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Chemical Engineering

, (c) an ability to design a chemical engineering system, component, or process to meet desired needs, 90% (d) an ability to function on an inter-disciplinary team, (e) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems, (f) an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility, 80% (g) an ability to communicate effectively, % of responding departments (h) the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global societal context, 70% (i) an

Conference Session

Poster Sessions for Unit Operations Lab Bazaar and Tenure-Track Faculty

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Donald P. Visco, Tennessee Technological University; Jason M. Keith, Michigan Technological University; Jeffrey A. Nason, Oregon State University; Roger C. Lo, Department of Chemical Engineering, California State University, Long Beach; James P. Abulencia, Manhattan College; Sergio Mendez, California State University, Long Beach

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Chemical Engineering

force, which has traditionallybeen measured using atomic force microscopy (AFM), is measured using tribometry techniques.Education ResearchMy research interest broadly addresses the assertion that Chemical Engineering education mustbe revised to address a new generation of student. This student is information rich, technologysavvy, and must be trained to address the consequences of globalization. Thus, the education wereceived as students may not be the best way to approach this group. To this end, we haveperformed research on engineering ethics, the use of social networking, and video learning in aneffort to address the new skill set and resources available to our students

Conference Session

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

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph J. Biernacki, Tennessee Technological University

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

Team Behaviors Bad Team Behaviors organization disagreement leadership scheduling united communication (lack of) mutual goal selfishness cooperative poor work ethic lack of leadership differing levels of commitment contrasting views personality

Conference Session

ABET and Curriculum-Level Assessments

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kevin D. Dahm, Rowan University

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

effectively utilize advanced technology to solve complex problems. Goal 3 - Develop students who gain a perspective on the role of engineering in a global society including the importance of ethics, professional responsibility, diversity and culture, lifelong learning, safety, sustainability and the environment. Goal 4 - Develop students who communicate their ideas effectively in various formats to both technical and non-technical audiences.There are 15 objectives related to these goals, as summarized in Appendix A. In mostcases, there is a straightforward, one-to-one mapping between the program’s objectives(e.g., graduates will be able to do X) and measurable outcomes (e.g., students willdemonstrate during the

Conference Session

Emerging Areas: Biotechnology, Microtechnology, and Energy

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Arthur Felse, Northwestern University

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

then approved for further study based on a written proposal. The termpaper project composed of several parts: (i) Proposal – a brief introduction to the chosen topic,and a persuasive discussion on the urgency and need of the topic supported by data on itsbenefits to cost, healthcare, quality of life, society, etc. Topics were required to be at theinterface of physiology and transport phenomena, (ii) comprehensive survey of literature, (iii)critical analysis of literature information – this was students’ original work comparing, critiquingand interpreting literature information, deriving their own conclusions, identifying deficienciesand proposing improvements, and (iii) analysis of ethical concerns and regulatory issues relatedto the

Conference Session

Focus on Capstone Experiences in the Chemical Engineering Curriculum

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David F. Ollis, North Carolina State University

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

department initiated an independent research propositioncourse for all first year PhD candidates. Student performance in this spring semesterthree unit course was treated as a graduate qualifier exam, and both students and facultyhave been supportive of this requirement, as summarized earlier1. Over the last decade, our first year approach to research education hasbroadened. Peter Kilpatrick added a one unit fall course, Introduction to Research, aprofessional development course including research ethics, presentations, andpublications. While these two courses were satisfying as stand-alone efforts, recentfaculty and graduate student sentiment pushed for an earlier engagement of student withresearch advisor, PhD committee, and research itself

Conference Session

SPECIAL SESSION: What Works to Retain Students in Chemical Engineering Programs

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Adrienne R. Minerick, Michigan Technological University; Donald P. Visco, Tennessee Technological University; Susan M. Montgomery, University of Michigan; Daina Briedis, Michigan State University; Neeraj Buch, Michigan State University; Jon Sticklen, Michigan State University; Colleen A. McDonough, Michigan State University; Patrick Walton, Michigan State University; Amanda M. Portis, Michigan State University; Eldred H. Chimowitz, University of Rochester; Willie (Skip) E. Rochefort, Oregon State University; Keith L. Levien, Oregon State University; Nimir Elbashir, Texas A&M University; Jennifer Condit, University of Rochester ; Stephen Lindeman

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Chemical Engineering

will help them to “change the world”. While technical skills,time management, and other necessities for survival in college are addressed in CBEE101, the overarching goals (and those most important for student retention) are bestsummarized in the first two (of five) Course Learning Objectives:By the end of the course, each student must demonstrate the ability to: 1. Describe the kinds of professional activities in which engineers are involved, including the social, ethical, and environmental responsibilities of the profession in the 21st century; 2. Recognize the roles of Oregon State University, the College of Engineering (COE), the School of Chemical, Biological, and Environmental Engineering (CBEE), and the

Conference Session

Focus on Capstone Experiences in the Chemical Engineering Curriculum

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Philip H. Harding, Oregon State University; Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

maintaining positive student perceptions as measured withstudent course evaluations.IntroductionThe senior laboratory plays a vital role in preparing students for engineering practice. To thisend, they can include a wide array of learning objectives which often vary by discipline orprogram.1,2 The learning objectives are typically aligned to specific ABET guidelines that focuson the practice of engineering, including requirements for communication, teamwork, creativity,the synthesis of core engineering concepts applied to an open-ended project, incorporation ofeconomic considerations, and inclusion of relevant health, safety, and ethical issues.3 Industrialneeds have also shaped the development of laboratory courses in a variety of ways

Conference Session

Focus on Entry Experiences in Chemical Engineering

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Margot A. Vigeant, Bucknell University; Lori Smolleck, Bucknell University

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

their parents and teachers, while achieving its educational objectivesfor the first year engineering students as well as the education students.IntroductionENGR 100: Exploring EngineeringENGR 100: Exploring Engineering is a first-semester course taken by all engineeringstudents as well as interested students from the college of Arts and Sciences, with atypical enrollment of 200 students. The course follows a modular structure, wherein allstudents attend overview lectures on engineering, teamwork, ethics, and the disciplines,but break into much smaller sections for an in-depth exploration of a given discipline(called a “seminar”) [1, 2]. Each student takes three of nine possible seminars, sostudents arrive at the end of the semester through very

Conference Session

SPECIAL SESSION: Interdisciplinary Course Design Opportunities for Chemical Engineers

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph J. Biernacki, Tennessee Technological University; Christopher D. Wilson, Tennessee Technological University

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

theequivalent of a video game. Course/lab teams must be viewed as real world teams with anobjective. In fact, the objective of the course team is to get a good grade in the course. To dothat, the team must deliver on its goals, this is the real world. The extent to which the teammembers are concerned about their grade is, however, the factor that motivates them individuallyand the instructor has little control over that. Students, after all, are not subject to being fired andsome would like quite well to ride along on the coat tails of others. This creates opportunity forthe introduction of content on ethics, which has been used by Biernacki as well, however, is notgenerally introduced in the two interdisciplinary courses of interest here.The

Conference Session

Poster Sessions for Unit Operations Lab Bazaar and Tenure-Track Faculty

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael E. Prudich, Ohio University; Daina Briedis, Michigan State University; Robert Y. Ofoli, Michigan State University; Robert B. Barat, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Norman W. Loney, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Ali Pilehvari, P.E., Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Michael J. Elsass, University of Dayton; Robert J. Wilkens, University of Dayton; Danilo Pozzo, University of Washington; Jim Pfaendtner, University of Washington; William B. Baratuci, University of Washington; Jim Henry, University of Tennessee, Chattanooga; Bridget R. Rogers, Vanderbilt University; John F. Sandell, Michigan Technological University; Adrienne R. Minerick, Michigan Technological University; Jason M. Keith, Michigan Technological University; Horacio Adrian Duarte, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; David W. Caspary, Michigan Technological University; Charles Nuttelman, University of Colorado, Boulder; Pablo LaValle, University of Michigan; Naoko Ellis, University of British Columbia; Sergio Mendez, California State University, Long Beach; Arne Biermans, University of Washington

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Chemical Engineering

lose it” prevailed.The faculty responded to this situation by re-designing our undergraduate unit operations courseto include both statistics content and its direct application in the planning of laboratoryexperiments and analysis of data.The original junior-level three-credit course was comprised of two hours of lab (two 2 ½-hoursessions per week) and one hour of lecture. The course included a good blend of traditional andmodern experiments and lecture topics on lab safety, writing skills, professionalism and ethics,and a token discussion of statistics and experimental design. When a one-credit junior seminarcourse, “Chemical Engineering as a Profession,” was introduced in our curriculum, studentslearned about many of the professional topics