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WIP: Classroom Innovations

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sakul Ratanalert, Columbia University; Franklin Hsu, The Johns Hopkins University; Nagma Zerin, The Johns Hopkins University

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

interest in understanding the mindsets of undergraduate students and implementing inclusive classroom strategies. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Work in Progress: Building Conceptual Understanding in the Mass and Energy Balances Course through Qualitative Analysis and Interactive DemonstrationsIntroductionMany students in chemical engineering are adept at solving systems of equations, but theystruggle with understanding the meaning behind the variables and values, which leads to a lackof conceptual understanding and reduced critical thinking. This often hinders the students’abilities to apply the concepts while solving practical problems [1]. To address this

Conference Session

Improving Student Problem Solving and Performance

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alyssa Powell, University of California, San Diego; Justin Paul Opatkiewicz, University of California, San Diego

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

industrial chemical processes have been developed since 2012, with the projectrotated every few years: (1) ammonia synthesis via the Haber-Bosch process, (2) vinyl chloridemonomer synthesis from ethylene and chlorine, (3) methanol synthesis from natural gas, and (4)benzene synthesis via hydrodealkylation of toluene [1], [2]. The Haber-Bosch process forammonia synthesis was assigned in the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 academic years and is thefocus of this publication.These projects were designed to help students see the connections between their core chemicalengineering courses, which can otherwise seem unrelated. Students synthesize the knowledgefrom their core courses during their capstone design project senior year. By adding the ammoniaproduction

Conference Session

Laboratory and Research Skill Development

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mahmud Hasan, University of Houston - Downtown

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

the best of the author knowledge, this is the first reported work where chemicalspill hazards related to air temperature using this software is used which is an inexpensive way toprepare and control chemical spills.Keywords: Propylene, Chemical Spill, ALOHA, Air Temperature, Computer Simulation.Introduction: Everyone’s dependence on energy especially fossil fuels production and usage is growingday by day. The petroleum industries face many challenges during drilling, extracting,production, refining, storing, transporting, and usage [1]. Large leak can happen from any stagefrom drilling to usage due to mismanagement, mishandling, disoperation, material degradationlike corrosion etc. which can cause catastrophic consequence. One of the

Conference Session

Promoting Inclusivity and Broadening Participation

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Betul Bilgin, The University of Illinois at Chicago

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Diversity

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

students into globallyaware and responsible citizens [1]. Such transformation is essential for creating environmentsthat celebrate and leverage a diversity of thoughts and experiences. Historically, therepresentation of diverse groups in higher education has been markedly lacking, which highlightsthe urgent need for policies and practices that promote equity, ensuring that all individuals haveequitable access and opportunities to contribute and benefit [2]. This call for equity is more thana moral imperative; it is a mechanism for societal change, providing the diverse perspectivesnecessary to address complex global challenges.Moreover, the promotion of an inclusive culture within educational institutions is a dynamicprocess, requiring ongoing

Conference Session

Cultivating Community, Wellness, and Character Development

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lorena S. Grundy, Tufts University

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Diversity

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

uncomfortable making mistakes in class, learned to use my own mistakes to model engineeringpractices, and re-framed my perspective on what it means to be a “good” engineering instructor.This work illustrates the benefits of incorporating reflective practice into the professionaldevelopment of engineering instructors.IntroductionSeveral reform pedagogies require students to grapple with confusion in the classroom, framingconfusion as a positive indication of progress towards understanding [1]. For example, inproductive failure [2], students grapple with a complex problem, initially explore incorrect solutionpaths, and eventually, with help from their instructor, collaboratively consolidate their work intothe canonically correct solution. Responsive

Conference Session

Promoting Inclusivity and Broadening Participation

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nethra Iyer, Northeastern University; Luke Landherr, Northeastern University

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Diversity

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

. The class size was 33 with 14students responding to the survey.Figure 1: These comics12,13, 16, 17 were written and drawn by various student artists and edited by a chemical engineering professor. They were also disseminated at the 2022 and 2023 AIChE STEM Showcase and utilized for the Doing a World of Good Campaign.AssessmentThe survey was sent in two different parts– the first regarding the students’ learning preferencesbased on the North Carolina State Felder-Solomon11 “Index of Learning Styles Learning StylesQuestionnaire.” These questions gauged what preferences students had on a numerical style from1-9, with the categories being visual versus verbal, sequential versus global, active versusreflective, and intuitive versus

Conference Session

Perspectives in Chemical Engineering Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Laura P. Ford, The University of Tulsa; Janie Brennan, Washington University in St. Louis; Heather Chenette, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Jennifer L. Cole, Northwestern University; Kevin D. Dahm, Rowan University; David L. Silverstein P.E., University of Kentucky; Stephen Ward Thiel P.E., University of Cincinnati

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

were made to the results from previous surveys when possible.IntroductionElectives are a win-win situation for students and faculty. Students select a few courses in theirinterest areas and tend to be more motivated to learn the material. Faculty get students who havechosen to be there, probably smaller course enrollments, and a course of greater personal interestto them than with required courses. These desirable courses, electives, were the topic for theAIChE Education Division (EdDiv) Course Survey Committee’s Fall 2023 survey. This topicwas last surveyed in 2013 [1].We defined "Chemical Engineering Electives" as having all four of the following characteristics: 1. Courses offered by faculty associated with the chemical engineering

Conference Session

Joint Session: Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division and Chemical Division

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer R Brown, Montana State University, Bozeman; Stephanie G Wettstein, Montana State University, Bozeman

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED), Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

typicalengineering course may not provide opportunities for students to learn and practice the diversityof practical skills they would use as practicing engineers. With the information presented herein,changes to course design and assessment can be made in communication-focused courses, andelsewhere in the curriculum, to target communication skills transferable to the workplace.Introduction and purposeAlthough the technical skills taught within engineering departments are likely similar to thosetaught within all engineering programs, professional skills are where graduates can stand outwhen entering the workforce [1-3]. Proficient communication in particular has been directlylinked to enhanced career progression [4], yet many engineering graduates lack

Conference Session

Improving Student Problem Solving and Performance

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Huan Gu, University of New Haven

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

semester, I noticed the following challenges for me as an instructor: (1) to deliver the requiredcontents in two 75-minute lectures per week and 15 weeks; (2) to help students climb the Bloom’staxonomy; and (3) to motivate positive teamwork. It is also hard for students to integrate theknowledge introduced through PowerPoint slides and pre-recorded videos in problem solving.Problem-solving studio (PSS) was designed to teach students how to solve engineering problemswithout resorting to rote memorization of algorithms, while at the same time developing their deepunderstanding of the course topics. This is a core skillset that would help me address the challengesthat I am facing; however, each session usually takes up to one and a half to two hours

Conference Session

Inclusivity, Mentorship, and Entrepreneurial Thinking

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Heather L. Walker, University of Arkansas ; Edgar C Clausen, University of Arkansas

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

, undergraduates and alumni. Afew of the many examples of successful mentoring are faculty-led programs that helpundergraduates with technical, ethical and professional problems [1]; the creation of graduatestudent communities as mentoring groups [2,3]; the mentoring of new graduate studentinstructors by existing graduate student instructors [4]; undergraduate student mentoring oftransfer students who are new to STEM [5] and residential peer mentoring of early engineeringstudents and at-risk students by upper-level undergraduates [6].In 2021, the Ralph E. Martin Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Arkansas(U of A) created an undergraduate mentoring program using departmental alumni as career pathidentification as well as professional

Conference Session

Improving Student Problem Solving and Performance

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sanha Kim, University of Virginia; Steven R Caliari, University of Virginia; Roseanne M Ford, University of Virginia

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

focus around howintroducing a token economy influenced students’ 1) motivation to revisit assignments, 2)perceived time commitment to the class, and 3) approach for completing assignments knowingthat their original attempt was not necessarily their only attempt. From token usage analysis, itwas observed that the combination of reward benefits and the number of exchanges available inthis study’s token economy produced delayed interactions from students with most waiting untilthe end of the course to acquire and spend tokens. This lack of activity within the token economyalso led to students experiencing little perceivable enhancement to instructional content from thestrategy; however, the token economy was perceived to reduce student stress

Conference Session

Joint Session: Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division and Chemical Division

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chris Barr, University of Michigan; Sarah A Wilson, University of Kentucky; Janie Brennan, Washington University in St. Louis; Joanne Beckwith Maddock, Carnegie Mellon University; Tracy L. Carter, Northeastern University; Samira Azarin Azarin; Amy J. Karlsson, University of Maryland

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Diversity

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED), Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

Engineering Education, 2024 Prioritizing learning outcomes for chemical engineering laboratory courses: Student perspectivesAbstractUndergraduate laboratories are an integral component of most engineering programs, playing apivotal role in integrating hands-on application of theory as well as building other skills forfuture engineers. Previous work by Feisel and Rosa [1] suggested thirteen learning outcomes thatcan be covered in engineering laboratory courses; however, two potential barriers make usingthese outcomes in chemical engineering laboratory courses challenging: (a) Feisel and Rosa’slearning outcomes are not targeted specifically to chemical engineering or to the needs ofstakeholders within the chemical

Conference Session

Laboratory and Research Skill Development

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carlos Landaverde Alvarado, University of Texas at Austin

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

and develop the capabilities required in the professional practice of engineering. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Project-Based Learning and Industry Collaborations to Integrate Process Safety in an Undergraduate Chemical Engineering LaboratoryINTRODUCTIONProcess safety education is a key aspect of a chemical engineer’s training that focuses onidentifying hazards, managing risks, and preventing accidents [1]–[3]. The practice of laboratoryand process safety in engineering courses offers multiple educational benefits and opportunitiesto help the professional development of students[2], [4], [5]: (1) it introduces students to theapplication of their chemical engineering knowledge to

Conference Session

Laboratory and Research Skill Development

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vanessa Svihla, University of New Mexico; Madalyn Wilson-Fetrow, University of New Mexico; Stephanie G Wettstein, Montana State University, Bozeman; Catherine Anne Hubka, University of New Mexico; Jennifer R Brown, Montana State University, Bozeman; Eva Chi, University of New Mexico

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

aspects of laboratory experiments.Specifically, we investigated students’ agency in four domains—(1) experimental design prior todoing the laboratory experiment; (2) data collection and documentation during experiments; (3)data analysis and interpretation; and (4) communication of purpose, methods, and conclusions—contributes to students’ development. We conjectured that having agency in Domains 1 and 3may matter more than Domain 2.We used a survey to measure consequential agency in all four domains, as well as engineeringidentity, relevance, and persistence intentions. Students at two research universities completedthe survey as part of their post-lab activities (N = 74). We conducted exploratory factor analysisand found support for our survey

Conference Session

Safety and Sustainability in the ChE Classroom

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David R. Wagner, The University of Utah; Anthony Butterfield, The University of Utah; Douglas Schmucker P.E., The University of Utah

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

Conference Session

Cultivating Community, Wellness, and Character Development

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Victoria E Goodrich, University of Notre Dame

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

. Specifically,these goals are spelled out in ABET student outcomes 2, 4, and 5[1]: (2) an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors; (4) an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts; (5) an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks

Conference Session

Safety and Sustainability in the ChE Classroom

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brittany Lynn Butler-Morton, Rowan University; Cayla Ritz, Rowan University; Elif Miskioglu, Bucknell University; Cheryl A Bodnar, Rowan University; Emily Dringenberg, The Ohio State University

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Navigating the Theory-to-Practice Gap: Insights from a Process Safety Education Pilot StudyBackground and MotivationStudents transitioning from their undergraduate engineering degrees to their first full-time industry rolesfind themselves faced with what is commonly known as the Theory-to-Practice gap [1], [2]. While newengineers believe their roles in industry will consist of direct application of the theories they learned inschool, they are instead faced with the need to build professional skills such as communication,coordination, and leadership [3]. The Theory-to-Practice gap represents this divide between thetheoretical concepts taught in academia and the practical knowledge required in industry

Conference Session

WIP: Student Success and Sustainability

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chris Barr, University of Michigan; Taylor Ashley Dotto, University of Michigan; Joseph Gilbert Restivo, University of Michigan; Christina Said, University of Michigan; Rinrada Watchara, University of Michigan; Laura Hirshfield, University of Michigan; Elaine C Wisniewski, University of Michigan; Xiaoxia Nina Lin, University of Michigan

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Diversity

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

Medicine released their report onNew Directions for Chemical Engineering [1]. In this report, a section on curricular reformincluded recommendations “that would help students understand how individual core conceptsmerge into the practice of chemical engineering” and “include earlier and more frequentexperiential learning through physical laboratories and virtual simulations” as well as otherrecommendations.However, implementation of curricular reform can be challenging. A paper by Davis andJacobsen, which focused on mentoring undergraduate research projects, provided faculty insightsto barriers to curricular innovation [2]. This paper identified three main barriers: preparation,time constraints, and demands related to the promotion and tenure

Conference Session

WIP: Student Success and Sustainability

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alison Leigh Banka, University of Georgia

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

and took quizzes. Overall, this paper provides an example oftransforming a traditionally graded core engineering course into a SBG course, including studentperceptions and feedback.Introduction:As instructors, we are required to provide end-of-the-semester grades for our students, whichideally correlates with student learning and achievement in the class. Typically, students receivea numerical score for each assignment, quiz, exam, or other assessment throughout the semester,and the sum of these scores leads to their final grade at the end of the semester (‘points-basedgrading’). Many of these assessments, like quizzes and exams, are weighted heavily and can be acause of stress for students [1]. Standards-based grading (SBG) provides an

Conference Session

WIP: Student Success and Sustainability

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christopher V.H.-H. Chen, Columbia University; Courtney Pfluger, Northeastern University

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Diversity

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

Outcome 2, and how the students felt about the applications of thesetopics in the courses. The following questions will be addressed: (1) How can chemicalengineering educators better address sustainability topics in chemical engineering courses? (2)How could chemical engineering educators implement sustainability topics throughout thechemical engineering curriculum to improve students understanding of the need and ability toapply these topics?IntroductionThe United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development represents a global commitmentto addressing the world's most pressing economic, social, and environmental challenges. This2030 Agenda consists of 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that aim to end poverty,protect the planet, and

Conference Session

WIP: Classroom Innovations

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Leah Granger, North Carolina State University; William Buren Parker, North Carolina State University; Laura Bottomley, North Carolina State University

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

solve engineering problems of increasing complexity grows with the increasingavailability and power of computational resources. Engineers rely on computational thinking intheir approach to modern problems, but training in these skills is a challenge in manyengineering programs [1]. Since student experience varies [2], [3], instructors must ensureeveryone has the necessary foundational skills but do so in a way that does not take time awayfrom content instruction. Individualized support outside of class through office hours or tutoringcan be effective if the TAs have the necessary experience and resources [4]. Other obstacles inthe implementation of computational-focused activities in the curriculum include time needed todevelop quality course

Conference Session

Laboratory and Research Skill Development

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

George Prpich, University of Virginia; Natasha Smith, University of Virginia; Caroline Elizabeth Crockett, University of Virginia; Anukriti Shrestha, University of Virginia

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

proficiency. Teachingassistants assessed student performance and recorded observations on troubleshootingapproaches and strategies. Results suggest that structured training modules improvetroubleshooting skills. Our findings highlight the importance of dedicated pedagogy in enhancingstudent troubleshooting performance.IntroductionUnit operations is a staple course included in Chemical Engineering undergraduate programs.The course includes a breadth of learning objectives that provide the student with experienceusing engineering equipment, collecting and analyzing engineering data, comparingexperimental results to theory, designing experimental procedures or strategies, and identifyingexperimental problems [1]. Unit Operations, which we will refer to

Conference Session

Inclusivity, Mentorship, and Entrepreneurial Thinking

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew W Liberatore, University of Toledo

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

generally.Instituting change is a well-studied topic ranging from academia to industry [1-3]. One facet ofchange management is goal setting [4-6]. Specifically, the development of short and long-termobjectives that align with an organization’s mission and values provides a mechanism forproductivity and growth. From daily tasks and weekly outputs to quarterly targets and multi-yearinitiatives, goal setting can help engineers and engineering students solve problems big andsmall.Balancing work and life responsibilities is paramount for both students and faculty alike. Bysetting, working toward, and achieving both personal and professional goals can order both workand life. For engineering faculty, goals related to research usually take precedence with somegoals

Conference Session

WIP: Classroom Innovations

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ruben D. Lopez-Parra, University of New Mexico; Vanessa Svihla, University of Texas at Austin

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

, and ill-structured problems (i.e., design problems) in the workplace. One of the mostimportant ones is representational fluency, which is defined as the practices and skillsassociated with creating, using, interpreting, and translating among multiple externalrepresentations [1], [2], [3], [4], [5] such as diagrams, sketches, mathematical expression,simulations, physical models, etc. Some argue that engineers' work is all about usingrepresentations in a sociotechnical context [6], [7]. Engineers' representational fluency allowsthem to reason with external representations, share a common understanding of the designsituation, collaborate, and communicate ideas [1], [8], [9]. Furthermore, representations areessential when working on design

Conference Session

WIP: Classroom Innovations

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carlos Landaverde Alvarado, University of Texas at Austin; Emily Mellen, University of Texas at Austin; Amanda Nguyen, University of Texas at Austin

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

sustainability efforts within her campus, she is also actively involved in Outreach programs regarding service and mentorship in the community. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 WIP: Creating Recycled Products to Incorporate Sustainability Projects in the Undergraduate Chemical Engineering LaboratoriesBackground and MotivationThe core purpose of the University of Texas at Austin is to transform lives for the benefit ofsociety [1]. This purpose entails a commitment to the continuous advancement of ourcommunities through research and innovation. Our research motivation stems from this purpose.We believe this commitment must involve the creation of

Conference Session

WIP: Classroom Innovations

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Neha B. Raikar, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Fernando Mérida, University of Florida

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

this collaborative work is to develop asystematic assessment method to measure how the experimental module is perceived by highschools. In subsequent iterations of the summer program, a pre-and post-module survey will beadministered to gauge the understanding of important fluid mechanics concepts such as pressuredrop, friction, flow rate, and others, as well as to assess the ability of the mini fluid flow moduleto have students considering ChE as one of their prospective majors in college. 1. JUSTIFICATIONChemical engineering (ChE) is among the first five engineering disciplines with the highestnumber of awarded bachelor’s degrees in the United States, with approximately 11,148 degreesas of 2019. This was the result of the approximately

Conference Session

Innovations in Experiments and Modeling

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Clint Guymon, Brigham Young University; Joseph R Tuft

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

. Preliminary results from that curriculum changeand its effectiveness will also be summarized relative to the terrarium laboratory activity.1. IntroductionThe concentration of carbon dioxide in the Earth’s atmosphere has been increasing [1] in partdue to large-scale combustion of fossil fuels for energy. That CO2 consequential increase iscorrelated to multiple environmental outcomes [2,3]. It is generally accepted and very likely thatmany large-scale environmental consequences are not just correlated with but caused by anincrease in atmospheric CO2 levels [4,5]. As such, students were asked to explore therelationship between CO2 and a simplified environment in an undergraduate chemicalengineering laboratory class focused on chemical reactions. One of

Conference Session

Promoting Inclusivity and Broadening Participation

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Emily Risë Crum, Columbia University; Kristin Leigh Bennett, University of Washington; Stuart B. Adler, University of Washington; David S Bergsman, University of Washington; Nicole Minkoff, University of Washington; Alexis N Prybutok, University of Washington

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Diversity

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

, and compassionate, active listening, we havecome together to understand the concerns and needs of these varied viewpoints and come to aconsensus to create this work.INTRODUCTIONThe benefits of lecture capture in university education have been a somewhat controversial topic,with numerous studies falling on opposite sides of the debate. A recent review by Banerjeecarefully examined 71 peer-reviewed educational research articles, mostly in STEM fields [1].These studies document numerous benefits of lecture capture for individual students, includingimproved learning, higher academic performance, better work-life balance, the ability of studentsto complete and understand their own notes, overcoming language barriers, enhanced studentinterest in

Conference Session

Chemical Engineering Division (ChED) Poster Session

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer Fiegel, The University of Iowa; Charles Stanier, The University of Iowa

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

collected over the previous three years from several disparatesources to identify opportunities for program improvement. By examining the data through anaccess and opportunity lens, the committee sought to uncover persistent issues that had beenoverlooked because they never ranked as immediate priorities. Input from undergraduate andgraduate TAs, undergraduate and graduate student ambassadors, and surveys from multipleundergraduate cohorts revealed a need for resources to help faculty support TAs in their coursesand for TA training. At this time, neither the college nor the department offered such training.In Fall 2022, we prioritized two key goals that could be readily addressed: 1) reducing TAfrustration stemming from insufficient training, lack

Conference Session

Honoring the Legacy of Lisa Bullard: A View of the Present and Future

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Leah Granger, North Carolina State University; Lisa G. Bullard P.E., North Carolina State University

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Diversity

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

single visit to a classroom, while others may include a virtual or on-campus experience of a day, a week, or multiple weeks. In particular, engineering andtechnology summer camps have been shown to improve the confidence, value, and futureintentions of both male and female participants [1]. Informal learning environments like those ofcamps can increase student engagement in STEM topics [2], and hands-on design experienceshave been shown to build confidence and interest in engineering [3]. While there are a greaternumber of science-related summer camps, the number of chemical engineering-specific camps isless prevalent. There are examples of chemical engineering departments that have offered bothin-person and virtual summer high school camps in