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WiP: Student Identity, Support, and Success

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Elizabeth Michelle Melvin, Clemson University; Adam T Melvin, Clemson University

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Paper ID #49182Work In Progress: Development of a Decision Matrix Modeled after CommonIndustry Practice to Help Students and Faculty Make Impactful Career ChoicesDr. Elizabeth Michelle Melvin, Clemson University Elizabeth M. Melvin a Lecturer in the Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Department at Clemson University. She earned her BS in chemical engineering from The Ohio State University in Columbus, OH in 2002 and her MS andProf. Adam T Melvin, Clemson University Adam Melvin obtained a BS in Chemical Engineering and a BA in Chemistry from the University of Arizona, a MS in Chemical Engineering (with a minor in

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WiP: Interdisciplinary Connections

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Justin Vento, Villanova University

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Professor at 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 podcast series project to supplement chemical & biological engineering elective coursesAbstract:Chemical engineering students are faced with many different fields they could enter upongraduation, and demanding curriculums make career development opportunities scarce. Whilecore chemical engineering courses are typically set in their structure, elective courses offer

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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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particularly high in the firstyear [3, 4], largely due to the abstract and difficult content of introductory courses, whichcontribute to academic stress and waning interest [5, 6].To address engineering retention challenges, universities have implemented various supportivestrategies including promoting mental health resources [7], fostering inclusive learningenvironments [8], and nurturing students’ development of engineering identities [9].Additionally, efforts to build student interest and clarify career outcomes have led to increaseduse of contextualization—linking theoretical content to real-world applications to enhanceengagement and highlight career pathways [10]. This study builds on these efforts by uniquelycontextualizing recitation problems

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WiP: Hands-on Learning and Safety

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Matthew Lucian Alexander P.E., Texas A&M University - Kingsville

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Diversity

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]. However, critical thinking skills have benefited this instructor in theanalysis of problems and development of solutions over a 25-year career in the engineeringconsulting industry. Thus, critical thinking is a very important, though infrequently taught,aspect of engineering problem solving [1], and is important to the success of student’s futureengineering careers [2,3,4]. This paper describes the incorporation of a critical thinking moduleinto a freshman introductory course and a senior design capstone course at TAMUK. Theresearch question that was addressed in this effort was "Can integration of critical thinking in afreshman or senior engineering class improve student’s readiness and confidence in addressingcomplex engineering problems they

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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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WiP: Student Identity, Support, and Success

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Diversity

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assignments and approaches to disciplinary writing.Mx. Madalyn Wilson-Fetrow, University of New MexicoDr. Vanessa Svihla, University of New Mexico Dr. Vanessa Svihla is a Professor in Organization, Information & Learning Sciences and in Chemical & Biological Engineering at the University of New Mexico. Dr. Svihla received the National Academy of Education / Spencer Postdoctoral Scholarship and the NSF CAREER Award, which President Biden also recognized with a PECASE. Their scholarship has been recognized for its contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion by the American Society for Engineering Education and the Professional and Organizational Development Network. Dr. Svihla, a disabled and chronically-ill

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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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essential steps involved in producing a biochemical product.IntroductionThe integration of a biochemical and biomanufacturing track into the Unit Operations ofChemical Engineering II course (CHE4402) at WPI addresses the growing demand for chemicalengineers in the biological and pharmaceutical industries. As these industries continue to expand,they require professionals with specialized knowledge of biological processes and bioreactorsystems. Hiring data published by the career development center at WPI [2], showed that 30% ofchemical engineering B.S. graduates from 2020–2023 secured positions in the bio-related sector,compared to only two graduates who joined traditional petrochemical employers.The bio track is being introduced in two phases: The

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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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Christy Wheeler West, University of South Alabama; Joseph H Holles, New Mexico State University

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careers and graduate school, and personal andprofessional gains.[3-6] For university and society benefits, undergraduate research has alsobeen linked to continuation in STEM and graduate programs with particular benefits for studentsunder-represented in those fields.[7-12]While the benefits of undergraduate research for students, university, and society have beendocumented, the benefits of undergraduate research for the mentors (graduate students, post-docs, and faculty) are less well-demonstrated and documented. Similarly, barriers for faculty toengage in undergraduate research practices are still being evaluated. Work by Hayward et al.examined researchers’ motivation and outcomes by career stage for undergraduate researchmentors.[13] Although

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Innovative Pedagogies and Assessment Strategies

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Spencer Johnathan Sabatino, Cornell University; Allison Godwin, Cornell University; Trevor Franklin, University of Colorado Boulder

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Diversity

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. Godwin graduated from Clemson University with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering and Ph.D. in Engineering and Science Education. Her research earned her a National Science Foundation CAREER Award focused on characterizing latent diversity, which includes diverse attitudes, mindsets, and approaches to learning to understand engineering students’ identity development. She has won several awards for her research including the 2021 Chemical Engineering Education William H. Corcoran Award, 2022 American Educational Research Association Education in the Professions (Division I) 2021-2022 Outstanding Research Publication Award, and the 2023 AIChE Excellence in Engineering Education Research Award.Trevor Franklin, University of

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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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their future careers in chemical engineering. This structured reflective approach enhanceslearning and prepares students for complex real-world engineering challenges. See Appendix Bfor the assignment memo.ApparatusOpto-22 Training ModuleThe Training Module assignment utilized the Groov EPIC Learning Center (GRV-EPIC-LC)from Opto-22, as well as their free online learning tutorials. The Learning Center includes agroov EPIC processor, power supply, and modules for handling inputs and outputs. It comes withsoftware tools for system setup, control programming, and data communication. A temperatureprobe sensor/heater bundle and other interactive elements (LEDs, push button, sound alarm,potentiometer) for simulating process control operations are

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

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Engineering Education, 2025 WE’VE GOT THE SOLUTIONS! A CHEMICAL ENGINEERING HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER CAMPKeywords: Outreach, high school, demonstrations, recruitmentIntroductionIn an effort to encourage students to consider engineering as a career path, universities haveinstituted a wide range of programs, including research experiences, internship opportunities,transition programs from high school to college, and summer programs. The type of programvaries based on the target audience, i.e. elementary, middle, or high school students;underrepresented students; rural students; or first-generation students, to name a few. Theprogram type also depends on the resources available, both financial and human, with someprograms involving a

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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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Chloe Lok Yee Chan, Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering, Villanova University; Brianna Fan, Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Villanova University; Henry Pei, Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering, Villanova University; David Kaicheng Shen; Christopher Song; Chenhao A Zhao; Zuyi (Jacky) Huang, Villanova University

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, with real-world application of ODE modeling can inspirestudents for a STEM career path 7–10. While these cases relied on MATLAB or R, guided by theinstructor's detailed instructions, emerging AI technologies offer a promising alternative to inspirestudents' self-paced learning and spark their interest in pursuing STEM career paths. To addressthis, this project aims to implement ChatGPT and AI as supplementary tools for studying ODEmodels in the course Chemical Process Control. While this project is ultimately designed for senior students taking Chemical Process Controlin Spring 2025, nine high school students of differing mathematical and coding backgroundsvoluntarily participated in a pilot study in Summer 2024. The nine high school

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Sustainability and Social Responsibility

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ronald Carl Hedden, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Jingwen Tan, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Caitlin Gee, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Brad DeBoer, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Kathryn Dannemann, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Nihat Baysal, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Joel L. Plawsky, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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educational outcomes achieved inthe required design courses are met, while providing the instructors a great degree of flexibilityin the scope of the independent study project. One of the students remarked (paraphrasing) thatthe independent study experience was satisfying because it gave her a chance to applyfundamentals learned in other courses (e.g., Transport Phenomena and Chemical Reactor Design)to design a system to address emerging processing challenges. Despite the small sample size oftwo students, the educational outcomes suggest that the independent study experience fosteredinterest in research careers; one student has entered a Ph.D. program at RPI, and the secondstudent has recently applied to Ph.D. programs in chemical engineering

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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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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

Paper ID #48056Community Building in Chemical EngineeringDr. Taryn Melkus Bayles, University of Pittsburgh Taryn Bayles is a Professor, Teaching Track and Undergraduate Program Director in the Chemical Engineering department at the University of Pittsburgh. She has spent part of her career working in industry, as well as academia. She has led over 160 workshops with over 7,500 participants and her various outreach programs and curriculum development have impacted more than 22,000 K-12 students. She has been recognized with the ASEE Lifetime Achievement Award in PCEE, Donald R. Woods Lectureship Award - ChED, Chancellor’s

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WiP: Student Identity, Support, and Success

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Chris Norfolk, Clemson University; Adam T Melvin, Clemson University; Braulio Andres Ortega Quesada, Clemson University

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the discipline,interact with the faculty from that discipline, and gain exposure to topics and applicationsrelevant to the field. In this study, the learning experience consists of a three-credit hour course,taught in-person and supplemented with online course materials. An overview of the course isincluded in Table 1 below, which lists topics in the course, concepts which are introduced by wayof showing students about the coursework later in the curriculum, and topics which are specificto the career of the instructor and the university. Of the three credit hours, approximately onehour is focused on basic programming skills. The course includes two exams, a programmingproject, and a final exam.Table 1: Topics which are touched upon, to

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WiP: Gen AI, Mixed Reality, and Simulations

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dat Huynh, University of Delaware; Joshua A Enszer, University of Delaware; Marianthi Ierapetritou, University of Delaware

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Engineering at Rutgers University. During the last year at Rutgers University, she led the efforts of the university advancing the careers in STEM for women at Rutgers as an Associate Vice President of the University. Dr. Ierapetritou’s research focuses on the following areas: 1) process operations; 2) design and synthesis of flexible production systems with emphasis on pharmaceutical manufacturing; 3) energy and sustainability process modeling and operations, including biomass conversion and plastics upcycling, and recycling; and 4) modeling of biopharmaceutical production. Her research is supported by several federal (FDA, NIH, NSF, ONR, NASA, DOE) and industrial (BMS, J&J, GSK, PSE, Bosch, Eli Lilly) grants. Among

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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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, technoeconomics, and life cycle assessment. She leads the Sustainable Design and Systems Medicine lab (https://yenkiekm.com). Her teaching methodology to incorporate computational tools for explaining theoretical concepts led to her selection as one of the 20 Outstanding Young Chemical Engineering Educators by CACHE (Computer Aids for Chemical Engineering) Committee in 2019. Her ongoing research on machine learning, graph theory, water treatment, solvent recovery, optimizing lube-oil operations, and water utilities energy and asset management are funded by the USEPA, NSF, ExxonMobil, AstraZeneca, Atlantic County Utilities Authority, and American Water. She has won the 2022 AIChE Environmental Division Early Career Award, the

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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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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

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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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1: Survey Questions Survey Questions Which courses did you use the CHE Calculator in? How frequently did you use the CHE Calculator during the courses? How was the CHE Calculator integrated into your coursework? (HW, project, resource) What challenges, if any, did you face while using the CHE Calculator? (Select all that apply) How intuitive was the CHE Calculator interface? How effective was the CHE Calculator in helping you understand complex chemical engineering concepts? How do you think the CHE Calculator compares to other computational tools you've used in chemical engineering? (Aspen, Python, etc.) (effectiveness, usefulness etc) Did the CHE Calculator help you develop problem-solving skills relevant to your professional career

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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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motivated by the need to enhance student engagement with sustainability principles andsocial responsibility, preparing them for careers that increasingly demand consideration of thesefactors. The redesign also aimed to foster an entrepreneurial mindset by encouraging students toidentify market-driven solutions to societal challenges.3.1 Core Design PrinciplesThe course followed a structured engineering design process that required teams toconceptualize, design, and test innovative processes addressing societal needs. Students engagedin iterative design thinking, which allowed them to refine their ideas based on feedback and newinsights.3.2 Project SelectionProjects were sourced from alumni, faculty, and industry partners, ensuring that they

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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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about any actions they may have already taken. I did notencounter direct resistance to the initiative, which allowed for productive dialogue. As wecontinue to move forward with this work, the neutral faculty have the potential to shift into whatis known in change theory as the early or late majority,[16] depending on their comfort level andthe continued momentum of the initiative. With further support, they could become moreactively involved, helping to broaden the collective impact of our efforts.Positionality StatementWriting this paper has been one of the most challenging yet rewarding tasks of my career. Fornearly three years, I struggled to craft a narrative, frequently questioning my expertise andwhether my voice belonged in the

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Preparing Future Chemical Engineers

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Heather Walker, University of Arkansas; Seyram Wisdom Kwame, University of Arkansas; Jay McAllister, University of Arkansas; Edgar C Clausen, University of Arkansas

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, and even attitudesabout engineering as a career. Without question, the most widely recognized factor in predictingsuccess in engineering is math preparedness, placement and performance [3-9]. Bego et al. [3]showed that engineering students who complete the required sequence of four mathematicscourses had a 93% graduation rate and Galbraith et al. [4] showed that the likelihood ofgraduation increased with the higher the math class in which the student was initially enrolled.Bressoud [5] cautioned that success with calculus in high school does not necessarily guaranteesuccess in college. Successful college students must also be able to think critically, learn on theirown and use techniques for critical analysis of problems. Pembridge and

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mahmud Hasan, University of Houston - Downtown

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undergraduate students andhelping them to excel in their respective future careers in petroleum companies.9 Conclusion: Wind Speed variations and effects on propylene leak and later dispersions with blast forcewere simulated using Aloha software. The simulations indicated propylene toxic as well asexplosion-affected areas. Results from these simulations can help identifying neighborhoodcitizens who will be susceptible for the effects of propylene leak in different directions anddistances for varying wind speed. This analysis will help to identify the neighborhoods in termsof distance who are susceptible to quick evacuation and who can evacuate later. That meansevacuation level and preferences can be decided by this analysis. This analysis will

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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; Charles Stanier, The University of Iowa

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Paper ID #48772BOARD # 44: WiP: Empowering TAs through Metacognitive and CommunicationSkills DevelopmentProf. Jennifer Fiegel, The University of Iowa Dr. Jennifer Fiegel is a professor of chemical and biochemical engineering at the University of Iowa. She earned her B.S. in chemical engineering from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and her Ph.D. in chemical and biomolecular engineering from the Johns Hopkins University. She started her faculty career at the University of Iowa in 2006. During her time at Iowa, she has built a research program focused on developing better drug delivery systems to treat infections in

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WiP: Interdisciplinary Connections

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kat. Nilov, Northeastern University; Luke Landherr, Northeastern University; abigail koppes, Northeastern University

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unique and powerfulway. In determining what factors maintain engagement,comics can be evolved to better engage students andsupport their STEAM education (and possibly careers).Recent work in the undergraduate space has shown thosewho had comics implemented in their classroomobserved significant increases in their exam scores overthe course of the semester [12, 13]. These comicsfocused on chemical engineering concepts including butnot limited to, fugacity, uncertainty, and data analysis[12, 14, 15]. Comments from students support thatcomics were a less intimidating approach to learning andnearly all students discussed or recommended comics totheir classmates as a learning tool. Since then, thechemical engineering comics for the

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WiP: Interdisciplinary Connections

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tamara Floyd Smith, West Virginia University Institute of Technology; Gifty Osei-Prempeh, West Virginia University Institute of Technology; Yogendra M. Panta P.E., West Virginia University Institute of Technology; Bernhard P Bettig, West Virginia University Institute of Technology; Kenan Hatipoglu, West Virginia University Institute of Technology

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collaborative process to identify core topics anddevelop a common syllabus. All departments should be involved to confirm that coursecoverage is satisfactory and includes content for students to be successful in (1) careers, (2)taking professional exams like the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and (3) graduatestudy. It will be key to identify multi-disciplinary problems for students. The formulation of acourse committee emerged as a key recommendation to ensure that the course is formulatedproperly. The textbook will also need to be chosen carefully to ensure that it covers all topics oras many as possible so that limited supplemental material will be required for core topics.Course StructureOne potential challenge is that students would need 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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engineering students, Introduction to Chemical Engineering(Intro) provides an ideal opportunity to introduce sustainability concepts and terminology. Thisfoundational course covers topics such as careers in chemical engineering, mass and energybalances, unit operations, and chemical processes, all of which lend themselves to sustainabilityapplications. For example, career opportunities in sustainability can be highlighted, as studieshave shown that a basic understanding of sustainability applications in engineering can increasestudent motivation [23]. When teaching mass and energy balances, concepts like resourceoptimization and waste minimization can be incorporated. Discussions of energy efficiency canbe introduced in unit operations, while

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Preparing Future Chemical Engineers

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Laura P Ford, The University of Tulsa; Joseph H Holles, New Mexico State University

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

levels in the university.Lastly, electives, as previously surveyed, often play a large part in the courses that students taketo complete a specialization. Thus, there is a connection between the two. Specializations areoften viewed within a discipline as a way to demonstrate the ability of that major to lead toadditional career paths (e.g., a pre-medicine major in chemical engineering), to advertise thecollective expertise of the faculty (polymers), or to help a student show a commitment to anarrow part of the field (any of the bio-type specializations). The major is typically the basis ofthe profession, often evolving while maintaining its core focus; the specialization is a way todemonstrate change to show the applicability of the major to

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WiP: Hands-on Learning and Safety

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Francis Ledesma, Cornell University; Allison Godwin, Cornell University; T. Michael Duncan, Cornell University

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graduated from Clemson University with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering and Ph.D. in Engineering and Science Education. Her research earned her a National Science Foundation CAREER Award focused on characterizing latent diversity, which includes diverse attitudes, mindsets, and approaches to learning to understand engineering students’ identity development. She has won several awards for her research including the 2021 Chemical Engineering Education William H. Corcoran Award, 2022 American Educational Research Association Education in the Professions (Division I) 2021-2022 Outstanding Research Publication Award, and the 2023 AIChE Excellence in Engineering Education Research Award.Dr. T. Michael Duncan, Cornell University

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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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Matthew Cooper, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Janie Brennan, Washington University in St. Louis

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courses examined in Group 1multiple times in their career. From earlier work [1]: “They approach this study from theperspective of an educator who loves to teach, but feels disappointment (and perhaps sorrow)over their own perceptions of how student interactions have changed since the COVID-19pandemic. They feel that prior to the pandemic students were more interested in classroominteraction amongst themselves as well as their instructor, whereas currently they feel manystudents would prefer to watch lecture recordings rather than interact with their instructor andfellow students in the classroom. The author has become interested in devising ways to improvestudent-teacher relationships and classroom community to repair these important