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Leveraging AI and Computational Tools for Enhanced Learning

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christopher V.H.-H. Chen, Columbia University; Sakul Ratanalert, Columbia University in the City of New York

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% of students feel that they do not have sufficient AI skills,48% felt unready for an AI-enabled workplace, and 80% say AI integration at their university isnot meeting their expectations [3]. These surveyed students asked for greater using andunderstanding AI (>70%) so that they would be better equipped to evaluate AI-generatedresponses. Critical thinking is key to be able to evaluate and consider the trustworthiness of AIresponses in practice, and therefore would be a way of helping to address these concerns ofuniversity students.Within chemical engineering, inquiry- and problem-based activities have been used to help teachcritical thinking skills across the curriculum. Prince et al. describe activities in which studentsneed to predict

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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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Courtney Pfluger, Northeastern University

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Paper ID #48385Redesigning a Chemical Engineering Capstone Course: Integrating Sustainability,Social Responsibility, and Entrepreneurial MindsetDr. Courtney Pfluger, Northeastern University Dr. Courtney Pfluger is a Full Teaching Professor in Chemical Engineering at Northeastern University, where she helped redesign the First-year Engineering curriculum, developed an innovation driven Capstone design course, and created and for 11 years has run a faculty-led, international program to Brazil focused on Sustainable Energy. She has interests in sustainability-focused engineering entrepreneurship, educational opportunities to

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Sustainability and Social Responsibility

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Emma Marie Padros, Rowan University; Marcella McMahon, Rowan University; Barnabas Gao, Rowan University; Brendan Weil, Rowan University; Robert P. Hesketh, Rowan University; C. Stewart Slater, Rowan University; Kirti M Yenkie, Rowan University

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activity was designed as a part of an outreach program during the summer of 2024 to exposeK-12 students to engineering concepts. This activity is designed to bridge this educational gap,targeting middle and high school students who are developmentally ready to grasp theinterconnected concepts of energy use, waste generation, and sustainability. However, this activitycould be easily adjusted to target students of a younger age as well. The targeted age groups areparticularly suited for this activity, as they are beginning to explore more complex systems andenvironmental issues in their science education. According to the current science curriculum forthe state of New Jersey, the activity already aligns with the goals to emphasize systems

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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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Taryn Melkus Bayles, University of Pittsburgh; Emily R Kerr, University of Pittsburgh

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methods of engineering; introduce skills which are basic to engineering; and acquaintstudents with the interaction of skills, techniques, logic, ethical responsibility[2], and creativity inengineering problem formulation and solving. Although the curriculum is common, the actualschedule for each student is based on their incoming background and their anticipated major. Thescience and general education requirements are the same regardless of whether they enter the FirstYear Engineering Program or as a first-year student or as a transfer student. Upon the successfulcompletion of the first-year curriculum, students choose their major from any of the tendepartments or programs.First year students (and transfer students) also participate in an

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Innovative Pedagogies and Assessment Strategies

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Matthew W Liberatore, Trine University; Alexandra M Davidson, Trine University

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Paper ID #46805High reading participation using an interactive textbook for a first engineeringthermodynamics course: A study at two universitiesProf. Matthew W Liberatore, Trine University Matthew W. Liberatore is a Professor and Department Chair in the McKetta Department of Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering at Trine University in Angola, Indiana. He previously served on the faculty at the University of Toledo and at the Colorado School of Mines. Professor Liberatore earned his B.S. degree from the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) and his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, all in

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Innovative Pedagogies and Assessment Strategies

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Laura P Ford, The University of Tulsa; Janie Brennan, Washington University in St. Louis; Heather Chenette, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Matthew Cooper, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Kevin D. Dahm, Rowan University; Luke Landherr, Northeastern University; David L. Silverstein P.E., University of Mississippi; Stephen Ward Thiel P.E., University of Cincinnati; Troy J. Vogel, University of Notre Dame; Jacqueline Gartner Ph.D., Campbell University

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Paper ID #47605How We Teach: Transport Phenomena and ApplicationsDr. Laura P Ford, The University of Tulsa Laura P. Ford is an Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering at the University of Tulsa. She teaches engineering science thermodynamics and fluid mechanics, separations/mass transfer, process control, and chemical engineering senior labs. She is an advisor for TU’s student chapter of Engineers Without Borders - USA.Dr. Janie Brennan, Washington University in St. Louis Janie Brennan is a Senior Lecturer of Energy, Environmental and Chemical Engineering at Washington University in St. Louis. Her research

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Advancing Labs: From VR to Process Control

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joachim K. Floess, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Jacob Leicht, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign

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automatically recorded by the DCS.Typically, pre-engineered unit operations experiments are expensive, and often the cost is largelydue to the control system that is included with the experiment. Eliminating the need for such acontrol system can significantly reduce the cost of an experiment. Of course, integrating anexperiment with a distributed control system does require experience and knowledge. However,this skill can usually be quickly mastered. The cost difference between an in-house designedsystem and a purchased unit operations experiment can be over $50 K.Control Experiments – Two process control experiments were added to the laboratory. Theexperiments were chosen for their simple design yet complex dynamic features. One experimentis an

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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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Chemical Engineering at the University of Washington. She earned her B.S. in Chemical Engineering and her B.S. in Biochemistry from the University of Texas at Austin in 2016 and her Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Northwestern University in 2022. Her areas of expertise include computational modeling of cell-based therapies and integrating social justice concepts into engineering curriculum. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Assessing accessibility and challenging ableism in Unit Operations LaboratoriesABSTRACTUnit operations (UO) lab courses prepare chemical engineering students for their careersthrough hands-on experience and are an essential component of any

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Allen Hersel, Trine University

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, material property prediction,and fault detection in industrial processes. Gaining expertise in these methods equips students totackle complex challenges and drive innovation within the field. In 2018, I formed a researchgroup focused on tackling a range of machine learning problems, despite the absence of formalprogramming instruction in the curriculum. To streamline our workflow and improve efficiency,we selected MATLAB for its machine learning toolbox, which minimized the amount of manualcoding required for implementing and testing algorithms.This poster examines how ChatGPT, an AI language model, has functioned as an educationaltool to assist chemical engineering students in bridging the gap between their core discipline andmachine learning

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED) Poster Session

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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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through the information literate university. A faculty's perspective," The Journal of Academic Librarianship, vol. 48, no. 3, 2022, doi: 10.1016/j.acalib.2022.102519.[4] S. Hyde, A. Flatau, and D. Wilson, "Integrating threshold concepts with reflective practice: Discussing a theory-based approach for curriculum refinement in dental education," Eur J Dent Educ, vol. 22, no. 4, pp. e687-e697, Nov. 2018, doi: 10.1111/eje.12380.[5] V. M. Tucker, J. Weedmand, C. S. Bruce, and S. L. Edwards, "Learning Portals: Analyzing Threshold Concept Theory for LIS Education," Journal of Education for Library and Information Science, vol. 55, no. 2, pp. 150-165, 2014. [Online]. Available: https://www.jstor.org

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Advancing Labs: From VR to Process Control

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tata Serebryany, University of Washington; Jennafer Marsh, Brigham Young University; Hayden Scott West; Stacy K Firth, University of Utah

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Paper ID #47592Introducing Programmable Logic Controllers in Undergraduate ChemicalEngineering Process Control Laboratory using a Liquid Level SystemTata Serebryany, University of WashingtonJennafer Marsh, Brigham Young UniversityHayden Scott WestDr. Stacy K Firth, University of Utah Stacy K. Firth is an Assistant Professor (Lecturer) in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Utah. In her role, she focuses on Engineering education in grades K-12 and undergraduate education. She has developed an inclusive curriculum for a year-long Engineering exploration and projects course that is now taught in 57 Utah

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Leveraging AI and Computational Tools for Enhanced Learning

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Carlo Bato Galicia, Cebu Institute of Technology - University

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said to focus on real-world problems tostimulate higher-order thinking skills among students. Ultimately, the goal is topromote teamwork and discussion as essential components of the learning process[4]. This is the prime objective for the use of bespoke problem sets. According toanother study, social constructivism, which is an extension of the constructivistapproach that focuses on social situations, can improve the learning process byincluding group learning strategies that encourage active participation and buildingknowledge [5]. While constructivist principles have been embraced in highereducation, particularly in assessment, a full and holistic integration is yet to be seen[6].Further research has explored the effectiveness in enhancing

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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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Laila Abu-Lail, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Andrew R Teixeira, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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bioprocessing fundamentals [3].Other academic programs developed biochemical experiments to address similar curriculum andindustrial needs. Researchers at Michigan Technological University implemented a semesterlong batch fermentation experiment to produce L-lysine for the Chemical Engineering SeniorLaboratory students [4]. While as, researchers at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT),Karlsruhe, Germany introduced a one-week lab course in bioprocess engineering forundergraduate students in bioprocess engineering and related disciplines [5].The purpose of this work is to introduce a carefully designed and integrated bioreactorexperiment into an existing lab course, addressing key design challenges to ensure itscompatibility with other experiments

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WiP: Gen AI, Mixed Reality, and Simulations

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Keisha C.A. Antoine, Prairie View A&M University (DUPE); Kazeem B Olanrewaju, Prairie View A&M University; Justin Foreman, Prairie View A&M University; Penrose Cofie, Prairie View A&M University; Michael Preuss, Exquiri Consulting, LLC; Jorge Federico Gabitto, Prairie View A&M University

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for each course was developed by theconsultant and reviewed and revised in project team meetings. The self-reflection question set wasadopted from the project pilot. It had proven to yield information of the type desired in thatundertaking and following review by the project team in a group meeting was adopted for use inthis project.4.1.1 Validity and ReliabilityThe skills test, self-assessment, and self-reflection questions have face, construct, and contentvalidity (Middleton, 2022). This resulted from development by faculty experts who teach in thefield, their peers who teach in another engineering field, and the research consultant who holds adoctorate in Education with an emphasis in curriculum and instruction and who taught graduatelevel

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WiP: Gen AI, Mixed Reality, and Simulations

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Keisha C.A. Antoine, Prairie View A&M University (DUPE); Kazeem B Olanrewaju, Prairie View A&M University; Justin Foreman, Prairie View A&M University; Penrose Cofie, Prairie View A&M University; Michael Preuss, Exquiri Consulting, LLC; Jorge Federico Gabitto, Prairie View A&M University

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Paper ID #48927Creating Mixed Reality Lab Modules for a Chemical Engineering Fluid MechanicsLab – Work in ProgressDr. Keisha C.A. Antoine, Prairie View A&M University (DUPE) Keisha Antoine is an Assistant Professor in the chemical engineering department at Prairie View A&M University where she has worked since 2019. Prior to her foray into academia, she worked as a scientist and engineer working on glass processes and functionalization, carbon footprint and energy analyses at Corning Incorporated, a Fortune 500 technology company. Keisha also has experience in providing technical solutions through her own firm

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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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addresses lies in the limited application of PhET sims within engineeringeducation, particularly in introductory engineering courses. While these tools have beenextensively studied and proven effective in K-12 education and science-based higher educationcourses, there is a lack of research on their integration into engineering-specific curricula. Byincorporating PhET simulations into clicker-based questions, this study explores their potentialto enhance engagement and understanding in a context where traditional teaching methods mayfail to capture students' interest or convey the depth of the material. This work fills a critical gapby extending the use of PhET simulations into an engineering framework, providing new insightsinto how interactive

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Leveraging AI and Computational Tools for Enhanced Learning

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Betul Bilgin, The University of Illinois at Chicago; Christopher V.H.-H. Chen, Columbia University; Stephanie Butler Velegol, The Pennsylvania State University

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innovative teaching methods and industry-relevant content to enhance student learning and engagement. Dr. Bilgin’s research focuses on engineering education, particularly in fostering professional identity among engineering students and integrating data science into the chemical engineering curriculum. She has received multiple awards for her contributions to teaching and mentoring, including the ASEE Ray Fahien Award and the UIC COE Harold Simon Award. Dr. Bilgin is also actively involved in professional service, currently serving as the Director of the Chemical Engineering Division for ASEE and participating in various initiatives to improve engineering education and student success.Dr. Christopher V.H.-H. Chen

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

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Paper ID #46263Assess Before You Fix: Using a Concept Inventory to Identify ImprovementOpportunities in a Mass and Energy Balances Course ´Dr. Juan David Ortega Alvarez, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University ´ Juan David Ortega Alvarez is a Collegiate Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech and a Courtesy Affiliate Professor at Universidad EAFIT. He holds a Ph.D. in Engineering Education from Purdue University and an M.S. in Process Engineering and Energy Technology from Hochschule Bremerhaven. With over 10 years of experience

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Sustainability and Social Responsibility

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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for technical content. Still, threeparticipants explicitly valued the time spent on PORPs, emphasizing the relevance of facultyslides and videos. These mixed perspectives highlight the trade-offs in integrating contextualizedinterventions like PORPs in a time-constrained curriculum. Future iterations should carefullybalance the benefits of using faculty research to contextualize recitation problems against theneed for more technical content to maximize the intervention's overall effectiveness. II.​ Study LimitationsThis study was conducted at a single small, private, R1 institution over one academic year,limiting its generalizability. Small sample sizes (N = 15 and N = 48) constrained statisticalpower, and voluntary participation introduced

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WiP: Interdisciplinary Connections

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dipendra Wagle, Tennessee Technological University; Pedro E. Arce, Tennessee Technological University; Andrea Arce-Trigatti, Tallahassee Community College; Robby Sanders, Tennessee Technological University

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Foundry-guided courses. Specifically,the intervention includes the purposeful pairing of the Engineering for One Planet (EOP)framework [1] with the Renaissance Foundry model (i.e., the Foundry) [2] in an undergraduatechemical engineering course that requires student teams to address societal challenges as learningoutcomes. The Bio-Foundry Initiative was initially funded by a VentureWell Faculty grant thatprovided support for the first iteration of the initiative that focused on biomimicry elements. Thiswas expanded upon by an American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) EOP Mini-GrantProgram wherein the biomimicry elements were integrated into the nine principles reflected in theEOP framework. Both represent an expansion of the normal course

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Leveraging AI and Computational Tools for Enhanced Learning

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Betul Bilgin, The University of Illinois at Chicago

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? Would you recommend integrating the CHE Calculator earlier in the curriculum? If the CHE Calculator were to be improved, what feature(s) would you prioritize? (Select all that apply) What do you perceive as the strengths and weaknesses of the CHE CALCULATOR®?The survey was distributed via an online platform accessible through the university's learningmanagement system. Participation was voluntary, and no direct incentives were provided forcompleting the survey.To analyze the responses, thematic analysis was conducted by identifying recurring themes acrossstudent feedback. The project team categorized responses into key themes such as usability,documentation, and problem-solving effectiveness.This study was reviewed by the institution's

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Preparing Future Chemical Engineers

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Daniela Galatro, University of Toronto; Sourojeet Chakraborty, Johns Hopkins University

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Correspondence email: daniela.galatro@utoronto.caAbstractIndustry 5.0 (I.D. 5.0) envisions an efficient, productive industry with a strong societal role.Education 5.0 (E.D. 5.0) fosters human-centric, personalized, and collaborative learning,integrating advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML).Chemical Engineering (Chem Eng) courses like Process Design and Plant Design require studentsto integrate knowledge across disciplines to solve complex engineering problems. This workidentifies gaps in aligning I.D. 5.0 with E.D. 5.0 and present strategies for revamping CHE 334(Team Strategies for Engineering Design), a bridge course between Process Design and the PlantDesign capstone, emphasizing teamwork, leadership

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Advancing Labs: From VR to Process Control

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael Charles Barkdull, University of Utah; Stacy K Firth, University of Utah

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research projects focused on energy storage and usage. As a teaching assistant, Michael has supported various courses, helping students bridge the gap between theory and application.Dr. Stacy K Firth, University of Utah Stacy K. Firth is an Assistant Professor (Lecturer) in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Utah. In her role, she focuses on Engineering education in grades K-12 and undergraduate education. She has developed an inclusive curriculum for a year-long Engineering exploration and projects course that is now taught in 57 Utah high schools. She also developed and provides professional development workshops for Elementary and Secondary science educators to support their teaching of

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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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in equation 2. 𝑄𝑄 = 𝑚𝑚̇𝑐𝑐𝑝𝑝 Δ𝑇𝑇 (1) 𝑄𝑄 = 𝑈𝑈𝑈𝑈Δ𝑇𝑇𝐿𝐿𝐿𝐿 (2)Results and DiscussionThe pilot-scale equipment in the undergraduate teaching laboratory consists of three heatexchangers integrated in a single unit, with an approximate footprint of 2.5 m x 3.5m, shown onthe left of Figure 1. The vertical single-pass heat exchanger modelled in this study is shown onthe right of Figure 1, with its dimensions in Table 1.Table 1: Pilot-Scale Unit Ops Lab Single-Pass Heat Exchanger Dimensions Parameter Dimension (mm) Tube Inner

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WiP: Gen AI, Mixed Reality, and Simulations

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Xiaoye Michael Wang; Jackie Anjie Liu, University of British Columbia, Vancouver; TImothy Welsh, University of Toronto; Ariel Chan, University of Toronto

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Paper ID #48689Development of AI-Assisted, Immersive Virtual Reality Learning Module toEnhance Operation and Procedural Accuracy for Laboratory EducationXiaoye Michael WangJackie Anjie Liu, University of British Columbia, VancouverTImothy Welsh, University of TorontoProf. Ariel Chan, University of Toronto Professor Ariel Chan joined the Department of Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry at the University of Toronto in 2017. She is also a practicing professional engineer registered in Ontario, Canada. Her research focuses on experiential learning and laboratory curriculum design. She has also devoted her research to

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Sustainability and Social Responsibility

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Heather Walker, University of Arkansas; Edgar C Clausen, University of Arkansas; DAESOO KIM, University of Arkansas; Tammy M Lutz-Rechtin, University of Arkansas; Madeline Grace Mondebello, University of Arkansas

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Arkansas. His research interests are in engineering education and more specifically in teaching improvement through hands-on experiences and enhancement of the K-12 educational experience. Professor Clausen is a registered professional engineer in the state of Arkansas.DAESOO KIM, University of ArkansasDr. Tammy M Lutz-Rechtin, University of ArkansasMadeline Grace Mondebello, University of Arkansas Madeline is currently a senior at the University of Arkansas pursuing an Honors Bachelors of Science degree in Chemical Engineering with a minor in Mathematics. She aims to create a lasting impact on her community as sustainability is integrated throughout the chemical engineering curriculum

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Preparing Future Chemical Engineers

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sourojeet Chakraborty Ph.D., EIT, Johns Hopkins University; Daniela Galatro, University of Toronto

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], the difficulty of HEI curriculato coincide with the ever-evolving needs of I.D. 5.0 [33], minimal education freedom in Mexico [7], etc. However,some promising survey trends demonstrate the value students place on the Society 5.0 and Community 5.0 vision [53],such as AI integration into a project management masters’ program in Kyiv, Ukraine [48], training E.D. 5.0 awaremathematics teachers in Zimbabwe [34], student perception of sustainability into a traditional oil and gas elective [13],assessing instructor/curriculum readiness in Bachelors of Education in Biology program in Indonesia [8], theconscious incorporation of Agile methods into a data-driven design and modeling course in chemical engineering [14],& the incorporation of industry

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WiP: Hands-on Learning and Safety

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Justin Vento, Villanova University

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Villanova University. Justin is passionate about teaching the fundamentals of chemical engineering in an engaging manner while also developing new courses that introduce students to the evolving biotechnology industry. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Work-In-Progress: Developing a project-focused synthetic biology elective course to prepare chemical engineering students for careers in biotechAbstractChemical engineering graduates are increasingly entering biotechnology fields due to thepromise of biotechnology to offer cutting edge and sustainable solutions to world problems aswell as its inherent connection to chemical engineering principles. Novel

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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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thatcaptured their collective ideas for the future of engineering (see Figure 2 for an example). Theycould either draw their vision or use magazine cutouts to represent their ideas visually.Figure 2. Sample poster created by faculty envisioning the future of engineering education.The visioning posters reflected a shared commitment to transforming engineering education tobetter prepare students for the challenges of the future while fostering creativity, curiosity, andengagement. One major theme was the integration of sustainability, innovative problem-solving,and joyful learning into the curriculum, emphasizing the need to inspire and motivate studentsthrough meaningful and forward-thinking approaches. Another recurring idea was theimportance of hands

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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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workshops to teach faculty about process safety.[11] Teaching learners to use theframework will help them to organize information learned, connect ideas, and identify areas forlearning growth. The process safety framework also has the potential to help departments definegoals for process safety by identifying which questions are addressed in their curriculum. Theframework also enables faculty to integrate content into their existing courses simply by askingthe questions. The framework can help faculty design new process safety courses by helpingthem identify what they are teaching and what they are missing.The Process Safety knowledge framework is composed of six key questions: 1. What are the hazards and how are they characterized? 2. How can