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A Sophomore Level Data Analysis Course Based On Best Practices From The Engineering Education Literature

Conference Session: Contemporary Issues in Chemical Engineering Education
Collection: 2010 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University
Tagged Divisions: Chemical Engineering

multiplicity of views, and then tocontextual relativism.8 While this paper is presented in a course specific context, it is believedthese principles are useful to instructional design, in general.Kolb Learning Cycle and Class ArchitectureKolb6,7 developed a system of selecting classroom activities based upon his research related toadult learning. As schematically shown in Figure 1, there are four “quadrants” of ways thatpeople learn: concrete experience, reflective observation, abstract conceptualization, and activeexperimentation. Two of these stages, concrete experience and abstract conceptualization,operate in the realm of knowing (how they perceive) while the other two, reflective observationand active experimentation, involve transformation of

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Exploring The Impact Of Visually Oriented Learning Software On

Conference Session: Contemporary Issues in Chemical Engineering Education
Collection: 2010 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Richard Zollars, Washington State University; Christopher Hundhausen, Washington State University; Pawan agrawal, Washington State University
Tagged Divisions: Chemical Engineering

allow the students to make satisfactoryprogress in the class1. Based on the learning theory of Vtogsly2 an approach to overcoming thesedifficulties is to use a scaffolded approach.3 In this approach guidance in the form ofcoaching, task structuring, feedback, and hints are made available in order to assist thelearner in mastering the material. To assist in the development of such an approach theFelder and Silverman Inventory of Learning Styles4 (ILS) survey was used to determinethe learning preferences of the students in the material/energy balance class. The ILSinstrument evaluates students on four measures: active/reflective, sensing/intuitive,visual/verbal, and sequential/global. On each of these scales the students receive anumerical

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Applying Mass Balances To Alcohol Metabolism: A Team Project That Applies Fundamental Chemical Engineering Skills To Biotechnology

Conference Session: Demonstration and Project Enhancements in Chemical Engineering Education
Collection: 2010 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Allen Yang, Cornell University; Kathryn Dimiduk, Cornell University; Susan Daniel, Cornell University
Tagged Divisions: Chemical Engineering

lagged in integrating and reflecting thesemodern topics. Approximately 30% of students entering our Mass and Energy Balances class listinterests in biologically-related topics (pharmaceutical, biomedical, medical, environmental)versus about 10% each for industry, energy, research, and other, with 20 % undecided, and about10% non-respondents (mostly non-chemical engineering undergrads). This traditional gatewaycourse needs to continually evolve to develop student awareness of the current issues, excitetheir interest in finding solutions to challenges that face their generation, and engage them inlearning the required fundamental skills to find those solutions. Topics on biotechnology wereabsent in the course initially, and as we investigated ways

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Professional Development Buffet: From Banquet To À La Carte

Conference Session: Chemical Engineering Education: Upperclass Years
Collection: 2010 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Lisa Bullard, North Carolina State University; David Ollis, North Carolina State University
Tagged Divisions: Chemical Engineering

Professional Development Buffet: From Banquet to À La CarteAbstractBoth ABET and industrial advisory boards encourage engineering departments to includeinstruction in “soft skills” that reflect the broader professional qualities necessary for studentsuccess in their careers. These include oral and written communication, ethics and professionalbehavior, resume and interviewing skills, electronic and professional etiquette, informationliteracy, and broader knowledge of engineering solutions in a global or societal context. Whilesome departments dedicate one or more instructional credits to accomplish this objective, othersmay integrate such topics into existing core courses. This paper presents a one-credit model fora junior-level course in professional

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Shifting Gears: Moving Away From The Controlled Experimental Model While Improving Rigor In Engineering Education Research

Conference Session: Learning By Doing in Chemical Engineering Education
Collection: 2010 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Paul Golter, Washington State University; Bernard Van Wie, Washington State University; Gary Brown, Washington State University; David Thiessen, Washington State University; Baba Abdul, Washington State University
Tagged Divisions: Chemical Engineering

Page 15.1062.4the students receive credit for performing the assessment without any scaling for how well theyperformed. While this has resulted in very high, usually 100%, participation, there is little externalmotivation for the students to invest much time in the assignments. Because of the ‘tacked-on’ natureof our assessments students seem to not give their best effort on concept inventories, rushing to turnthem in without thought, nor to design reflections sometimes turning in the very same reflection theysubmitted earlier in the semester just so they will get credit. The generally low student numbers arealso problematic as any meaningful results that may be evident are masked by large standarddeviations. In contrast, our qualitative

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Student Perceived Value Of Academic Support Interventions

Conference Session: Chemical Engineering Education: Underclass Years
Collection: 2010 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Valerie Young, Ohio University-Athens
Tagged Divisions: Chemical Engineering

- - 1 Have not heard - - 7 Page 15.1118.9It is disappointing to see SI participation apparently unaffected by easy access and positivestudent perceptions. This could be a positive reflection of the accessibility of the mathinstructors, particularly of the instructor hired in 2009-2010 by the Russ College to teach mathsections exclusively to engineers. 7/19 respondents who were enrolled in Math in Fall went tosee the instructor at least once for help (including 4/9 enrolled in engineer-only sections),compared to only 2/13 respondents enrolled in chemistry. It could also reflect an

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Introducing Freshman Engineering Students To Experimental Design: Coffee Brewing

Conference Session: Demonstration and Project Enhancements in Chemical Engineering Education
Collection: 2010 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Stephanie Farrell, Rowan University; Zenaida Otero Gephardt, Rowan University
Tagged Divisions: Chemical Engineering

time and the Temp*time terms reflect the fact that these are notsignificant factors. This equation can be used to predict directly the response (absorbance) thatwill be achieved using specific operating conditions (temperature and time).AssessmentThis project and experimental design module has been run in three consecutive years of theFreshman Clinic. To evaluate student learning of concepts related to experimental design, threeinstruments were used: the final report, a final oral presentation, and the final exam. Thecumulative results over the three year period are presented here. A total of 62 students wereevaluated.An assessment plan was developed to map student work directly to the individual learningoutcomes of these freshmen. Levels of

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Learning Through Reverse Engineering

Conference Session: Learning By Doing in Chemical Engineering Education
Collection: 2010 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Shannon O'Brien, Manhattan College; J.Patrick Abulencia, Manhattan College
Tagged Divisions: Chemical Engineering

Deductive Active Active Processing Student Participation Reflective Passive Sequential Sequential Understanding Perspective Global Global Table 1: Dimensions of Learning and Teaching Styles4Typical engineering professors teach their courses in a way that is abstract, verbal, deductive,passive and sequential. However, “many or most” engineering students prefer learning in asensory

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Strategies For Creating And Sustaining A Departmental Culture

Conference Session: Chemical Engineering Education: Underclass Years
Collection: 2010 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Lisa Bullard, North Carolina State University; Donald Visco, Tennessee Technological University; David Silverstein, University of Kentucky; Jason Keith, Michigan Technological University
Tagged Divisions: Chemical Engineering

focus on student advising as well as supportingundergraduate/faculty interactions. These items reflect, somewhat, the work of Billups7related to specific student-faculty interactions. What has not been gleaned at all from oursurvey, however, is the effectiveness of any of these activities at creating a desiredculture. Indeed, further analysis is needed to identify the specific types of cultures thatchemical engineering departments across the US foster, how (re: episodes) such a cultureis cultivated, and whether it is effective from both a faculty (category 3) and student(category 1) perspective. Our initial survey has provided useful feedback which will bothinform and direct such data gathering for the future.References1. P. R. Orszag

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Ideas To Consider For New Chemical Engineering Educators: Senior Design

Conference Session: Chemical Engineering Education: Upperclass Years
Collection: 2010 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Lisa Bullard, North Carolina State University
Tagged Divisions: Chemical Engineering

. Administering a peerevaluation tool is essential since much of the course grade will depend on the groupproject. CATME45, 46 is an easy-to-use online tool that collects and analyzes self and peerevaluations of team members’ contributions. Ideally some type of peer evaluationinstrument is administered with each major deliverable, and team members receivefeedback on their individual performance compared to the group average. Any lowperforming students should be identified by the instructor, and the team should meet withthe instructor to discuss the issue so that it can be addressed early. Instructors might alsoconsider a mechanism that reflects in individual contribution; for example, students couldbe required to keep a design notebook47 or submit their

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Interdisciplinary Minor In Hydrogen Technology At Michigan Technological University

Conference Session: Contemporary Issues in Chemical Engineering Education
Collection: 2010 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Jason Keith, Michigan Technological University; Daniel Crowl, Michigan Technological University; David Caspary, Michigan Technological University; Jeffrey Allen, Michigan Technological University; Jeff Naber, Michigan Technological University; Dennis Meng, Michigan Technological University; Abhijit Mukherjee, Michigan Technological University; John Lukowski, Michigan Technological University; Jay Meldrum, Michigan Technological University; Barry Solomon, Michigan Technological University
Tagged Divisions: Chemical Engineering

cells and hydrogen technology. Student interest in the enterprise projectwork courses and technical courses has been very positive. It is expected that the first students toreceive the minor will graduate in May of 2010.AcknowledgmentsThis material is based upon work supported by the United States Department of Energy underAward No. DE-FG36-08GO18108. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendationsexpressed in this publication are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views ofthe United States Department of Energy. Page 15.793.10Bibliography 1. Energy Policy Act of 2005, August 2005, available online at