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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Riley Jackson Fosbre, Washington State University; Prashanta Dutta, Washington State University; David B. Thiessen, Washington State University; Bernard J. Van Wie, Washington State University

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

engineeringstudents with active, hands-on learning opportunities to enrich their education and better preparethem for their chosen careers (1-3). Chemical engineering is a multidisciplinary field of studywith a large depth and breadth of material to cover in just four short years, so learning should beboth efficient and reinforcing of basic concepts to maintain student retention and success. To better facilitate better learning outcomes in our current NSF sponsored work, our teamdeveloped several ultra-low-cost desktop learning modules (LCDLMs) which can serve as a full,unit operations experiment without need for a full laboratory budget and set up to facilitate (4-6).The more recent kits are on the order of 10” x 4” x 1” (1) meaning they can be used

Conference Session

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

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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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

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mahmud Hasan, University of Houston - Downtown

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when it leaks from a tank.This analysis will help teaching students how to address chemical spills and evacuate nearbyneighborhoods in a prompt manner. The author is not aware of any study related to chemicalspill and wind speed effects using an inexpensive software to prepare students in classrooms ortrainees in workplaces to control chemical spills.Keywords: Propylene, Fire ball, Explosion pressure, Wind Speed, Computer Simulation,Emergency.1. Introduction: Due to rapid demand of energy, operators and suppliers are facing new challenges toaddress this energy demand [1]. The major phases of petroleum productions and sells includestoring and transporting [2]. Chemical leak from tank can happen for so many reasons includingbut not limited

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Inclusive and Interdisciplinary Approaches in Labs and Research

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Margot A Vigeant, Bucknell University

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

ff fi ff ff ff Food science and engineering as a gateway to engineering in general and chemical engineering in particular has been implemented by a number of colleagues, for example [1-4]. The current course has a few distinct elements that separate it from the examples cited. First, it is designed as a general education course for non-majors, not an introduction to the chemical engineering (or engineering in

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ariel Chan, University of Toronto; Saad Yasin, University of Toronto

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

modelsand iterated the process to create a functional unit. Such a system can be further modified toenable various configurations of heat exchanger internals that were unavailable in the physicallab. By enabling students to create, combine, and repeatedly use these modular systems, thisexperiential learning enables deeper engagement and personalized learning.IntroductionOne of the hallmark characteristics of chemical engineers are their ability to design, analyze, andoperate unit operations [1], [2]. Their ability to do so usually starts during their undergraduateeducation, where they take a Unit Operations Laboratory (Unit Ops Lab) course. Traditional UnitOps Labs face several challenges with both accessibility and cost, making them only

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Sustainability and Social Responsibility

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gabriel Azure Antonio Mendez-Sanders, Carnegie Mellon University; Heather Phillips, University of Pittsburgh; Joanne Kay Beckwith, Carnegie Mellon University

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Joanne K. Beckwith Maddock is an Assistant Teaching Professor of Chemical Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 “People-Oriented Recitation Problems”: Assessing the Impact of a Contextualized Recitation Intervention on First-Year Student Interest in Chemical EngineeringIntroductionEngineering programs in the U.S. face persistent retention challenges, with 40-60% of allengineering students changing majors or leaving college before completing their degrees [1]. InChemical Engineering (ChemE), enrollment has been declining since 2020 and is expected tocontinue dropping in the coming years [2]. Engineering attrition is

Conference Session

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

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Juan David Ortega Álvarez, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Stephen M. Martin, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

& Energy Balances, is a foundational course for chemicalengineering students, and serves as the entry point into the major at most institutions [1]. Thecourse builds on fundamental concepts learned in introductory chemistry, physics, and mathcourses and generally serves as a prerequisite for subsequent undergraduate courses in thechemical engineering discipline. The course introduces key concepts in conservation of mass(mass balances) and conservation of energy (energy balances) both with and without chemicalreactions, as well as an introduction to concepts in thermodynamics including equations of state,multi-phase systems, and liquid/vapor equilibrium. These concepts are foundational to laterchemical engineering courses including

Conference Session

WiP: Hands-on Learning and Safety

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tracy L. Carter, Northeastern University; Hunter Flodman, University of Nebraska - Lincoln; Daniel A. Crowl, Michigan Technological University

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

demonstrate how theory andskills are put into practice.[1] It focuses on modeling problem solving, and scaffolded learning toguide the learner from what they know to what they don’t know. [2, 3] This theory highlights thevalue of taking multiple perspectives, which is important for solving today's complex societalproblems. This theory also highlights the importance of using assessments that are contextdriven in order to measure learning. [4, 5]Similar to the constructivist pedagogy is inquiry-based learning. IBL also uses authenticproblem-based questions and highlights the importance of guided inquiry. The focus of inquiry-based learning is to learn through asking questions. This method encourages learners to questionfirst and begin problem solving

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Viviana Monje, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Jinhui Li, Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Ashlee N Ford Versypt, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Matilde Luz Sanchez-Pena, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York

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; threshold concepts; undergraduate education; cognitiveapprenticeship model; STEM computational toolsIntroductionHow students learn and how to facilitate this process are long-standing questions in education ingeneral. Efforts to develop formal pedagogical frameworks to identify specific roadblocks andaddress them are prevalent in engineering education research. Some strategies that have shownincreased performance in engineering students include cooperative learning, active learningclassrooms, flipped-courses, and interactive assignments [1]. Some of these strategies are easier toimplement in the context of engineering courses, while others require more intentional design toaccomplish the desired learning outcomes of a given course.Chemical

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Preparing Future Chemical Engineers

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Maureen Tang, Drexel University

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

numbers of studentswith anxiety, depression, and other limitations to mental health and wellness (MHW) [1], [2].Despite the growing frequency and awareness of MHW issues for students, few instructors aretrained to address these problems in the classroom [3], [4], [5]. Resources from universitycounseling centers [6] typically focus on acute crisis management and do not address morechronic issues. For example, requesting “wellness checks” from first responders (frequently lawenforcement officers) may not be appropriate for a disengaged student who fails to attend classor submit assignments. Such students are still clearly struggling with personal problems. Facultycannot and should not take on additional roles as counselors or therapists. However

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Inclusive and Interdisciplinary Approaches in Labs and Research

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jennifer L. Cole, Northwestern University; Chris Barr, University of Michigan; Jamie Clark, University of Washington; Alexis N Prybutok, University of Washington

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Diversity

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responses to provide both short-term and long-term changes that instructors canimplement to move toward an accessibly designed UO lab space and course.POSITIONALITY STATEMENTWe acknowledge that the authors represent faculty, staff, and students from a range ofbackgrounds, identities, and disability status. Those disabilities represented by the authors arefar from representative of the entire community, and we recognize the need for many morevoices in this type of work.FORMATTING CHOICE STATEMENTDeviations from the ASEE author’s kit formatting requirements were chosen to more closelyalign with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 [1] as well as best practices forvarying disabilities. For example, we chose to use Arial instead of Times New

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ehsan Keyvani, University of Colorado Boulder

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

from the program. However, it is challenging to keep students engaged and attentive inthis age and time using traditional teaching mediums such as boards and slide decks.1 Theabstract and sometimes intimidating nature of engineering concepts—such as thermodynamics,material balances, or reaction kinetics—requires teaching approaches that are accessible,impactful, engaging, and frankly exciting.In this context, student engagement is more than a matter of participation; it directly correlateswith how well students internalize and apply the material. Traditional lecture methods canstruggle to keep students actively involved, especially in large classes where individualinteraction is limited.2,3 Without opportunities for hands-on exploration or

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Allen Hersel, Trine University

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

learning. These foundational topics provide students with a basic level oftheoretical knowledge needed to effectively apply ML tools and techniques in practicalscenarios.An example of one of the foundational topics is where students download wine quality data fromthe University of California Irvine’s Machine Learning Repository (Cortez, 2009). UsingMATLAB’s Regression Learner Toolbox, they employ supervised learning techniques, such asregression, to predict wine quality. A key feature of MATLAB is its ability to simultaneouslycompare multiple models, enabling users to select the most effective one (see Figure 1).Figure 1: Screenshot of Matlab Regression Learner Toolbox (The MathWorks Inc., 2023).Following this introduction, the majority of the

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jennifer Fiegel, The University of Iowa

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Diversity

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

students. Students often express astrong sense of pride in becoming an engineer and believe that their hard work, perseverance,and ability to overcome rigorous challenges are a testament to their capability and worthiness inthe field.[1] However, the intense, high-pressure culture within engineering programs often takesa serious toll on students' mental health. Engineering students, even before the COVID pandemichit, were reporting higher levels of stress, anxiety, and depression than the general studentpopulation, but are less likely to seek help.[2-4] Their well-being is connected to whether theyfeel like the academic environment is supportive, hostile, or something in between.Culture change is a gradual process, requiring time, commitment, and