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Early ChemE Education

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bill B Elmore, Mississippi State University

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Chemical Engineering

), pp. 63-66; http://dx.doi.org/10.14257/astl.2013.36.15 3. Thai N. T. T.; B. D. Wever; and M. Valcke; The impact of a flipped classroom design on learning performance in higher education:looking for the best “blend” of lectures and guiding questions with feedback; Computers & Education; 107 (2017), pp. 113-126; http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.compedu.2017.01.003 4. Gilboy, M.B.; S. Heinerichs; and G. Pazzaglia; Enhancing student engagement using the flipped classroom; J. of Nutrition Education & Behavior; 47(1); 2015. http//doi.org/10.1016/j.jneb.2014.08.008 5. Moust, J.H.C.; M.L. Volder; and H.J.P. Nuy; Peer teaching and higher level cognitive learning outcomes in problem-based

Conference Session

Work-in-Progress Oral Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Negar Beheshti Pour, Washington State University; David B. Thiessen, Washington State University; Bernard J. Van Wie, Washington State University

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Chemical Engineering

working on the low-cost version of desktop learning modules.David B. Thiessen, Washington State University David B.Thiessen received his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Colorado in 1992 and has been at Washington State University since 1994. His research interests include fluid physics, acoustics, and engineering education.Prof. Bernard J. Van Wie, Washington State University Prof. Bernard J. Van Wie received his B.S., M.S. and Ph.D., and did his postdoctoral work at the University of Oklahoma where he also taught as a visiting lecturer. He has been on the Washington State University (WSU) faculty for 34 years and for the past 20 years has focused on innovative pedagogy research and technical

Conference Session

Novel Pedagogical Techniques II: Potpourri

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Miriam R. Wattenbarger, University of Pennsylvania

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Chemical Engineering

knowledge over a rangeof DDS topics covered in the lectures, while the second goal refers to the depth of knowledgedemonstrated in their research proposal. Goals 3-6 refer to research, communication andteamwork skills essential for the project.Table 4. Course Goals1 The students should be able to discuss and explain the following concepts after completing thecourse. a. The need for new drug delivery systems b. The advantages and applications of biotherapeutic drugs c. The routes for drug transport in the body d. The benefits of nanocarriers as a drug delivery system e. Several systems used to target drugs to specific areas in the body f. Current drug delivery systems in research g. The design and application of targeted drug delivery systems

Conference Session

Professional Skills Development

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Abigail Jane Kulhanek; Cheryl A Bodnar, Rowan University

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Diversity

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Chemical Engineering

Paper ID #17752Chemical Engineering Student Perceptions of Communication Developmentfrom Participation in Game-Based ActivitiesAbigail Jane Kulhanek Abigail Kulhanek is an undergraduate student studying Chemical Engineering at the University of Pitts- burgh.Dr. Cheryl A Bodnar, Rowan University Cheryl A. Bodnar, Ph.D., CTDP is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Experiential Engineering Education at Rowan University. Dr. Bodnar’s research interests relate to the incorporation of active learn- ing techniques in undergraduate classes as well as integration of innovation and entrepreneurship into the engineering

Conference Session

Novel Pedagogical Techniques II: Potpourri

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Heather Chenette, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Chemical Engineering

of observation (O1). In addition to traditional instruction (X1), the instruction received by Class B alsoincluded prediction activities (X2) and instruction in Class C also included reflection activities (X3). A voluntaryfocus group was assembled of students from Class B and Class C. The classes were all taught by the same instructorexcept for Class C3. HECI Traditional Prediction Reflection HECI Focus group Sample test instruction activities (3) activities (3) test (optional) Class A (control) O1 X1 - - O1 - Class B O1 X1

Conference Session

Novel Pedagogical Techniques I: Online, Electronic, and Apps!

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mary Staehle, Rowan University

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Chemical Engineering

percentage ofProcess Dynamics and Control instructors use simulations for instruction and/or assessment [4].The hypothesis underlying this study is that moving the course to an online delivery methodenhances student learning in Process Dynamics and Control. These increases would follow from(a) asynchronous learning and the ability to re-watch lecture material and (b) the ability toconduct simulations alongside lecture effectively. Two cohorts of students are contrasted: agroup of students taking the course entirely in-person in a traditional classroom-based course anda group of students taking the course with online delivery but in-person exams. Students in bothgroups were taught by the same professor and completed identical final exams. This

Conference Session

Chemical Engineering Division Poster Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kyle Joe Branch, University of Utah; Anthony Butterfield, University of Utah

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Chemical Engineering

Anthony Butterfield is an Assistant Professor (Lecturing) in the Chemical Engineering Department of the University of Utah. He received his B. S. and Ph. D. from the University of Utah and a M. S. from the University of California, San Diego. His teaching responsibilities include the senior unit operations laboratory and freshman design laboratory. His research interests focus on undergraduate education, targeted drug delivery, photobioreactor design, and instrumentation. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Development and Usage of an Online Homework System in a Chemical Engineering CurriculumWe have developed an online, open-source system to administer

Conference Session

Novel Pedagogical Techniques II: Potpourri

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rebecca Jo Pinkelman, Technische Universität Darmstadt; David J. Dixon, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Manfred J Hampe, Technische Universität Darmstadt

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Diversity

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Chemical Engineering

desired needs; (d) the ability to work onmultidisciplinary teams; (g) communicate effectively; and (k) ability to use the techniques, skillsand modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice. They more weakly emphasize(b) design and conduct experiments and analyze and interpret data. As can be seen from Table 3,the non-traditional ADP meets all the course outcomes of the traditional ChE capstone designcourse. In addition, the ADP course emphasizes the ABET criteria (f) understanding ofprofessional and ethical responsibility and (h) the broad education necessary to understand theimpact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context. The ADP course also has teamsthat are truly multidisciplinary, while most traditional

Conference Session

Early ChemE Education

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jamie Gomez, University of New Mexico; Vanessa Svihla, University of New Mexico; Abhaya K. Datye, University of New Mexico

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Diversity

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Chemical Engineering

production phase team elected a “champion” to present the teamconsensus to the class. The champions presented evidence from the previous discussions for thelast 20 minutes of class.Figure 1. Overview of the course structure.The parley sessions focused on decisions that impact all three phases, although the topics wereinherent to the growth phase. The first parley session focused on selecting a method for growingalgae (Appendix B). Prior to the session, students researched open ponds and bioreactors toweigh the pros and cons of using each in algal biofuel production. The second parley sessionfocused on strains of algae (Appendix C). Students identified criteria and possible strains topromote economic viability. The third parley session focused on

Conference Session

Labs and Experiments

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Janie Brennan, Washington University in St. Louis; Shawn E Nordell, Washington University in St. Louis ; Erin D Solomon, Washington University in St. Louis

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Chemical Engineering

presentation, critical thinking, and independent learning.5-7 Theorists have notedthat these beneficial characteristics are likely due to the social nature of the learning that occurs(following Vygotsky’s social constructivist theory), in which the task involves activeengagement, authentic tasks, application of knowledge in multiple representations, and learningcommunities.8-9 Furthermore, project-based learning methods compare favorably with the skillsnecessary for graduating engineers, as identified by the Accreditation Board for Engineering andTechnology (ABET) in outcomes (a)-(k) of Criterion 3.10 For example, outcome (b) is written as“an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data”, whichconnects directly

Conference Session

Novel Pedagogical Techniques I: Online, Electronic, and Apps!

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Matthew W Liberatore, University of Toledo

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Chemical Engineering

students using this zyBook correlated with the averagereading scores. Additionally, statistically significant higher textbook reading scores were observedfor students earning A and B final course grades compared to C, D, and F final grades as well asfemale students compared to male students. New data relating final course grades and book readingwill be presented. One new feature, challenge activities, are personalized, auto-graded homeworkwith scaffolded questions across 3 to 6 levels per activity. The increasing difficulty was verifiedby student success rates.IntroductionTextbooks became a standard tool for higher education, and specifically engineering education, inthe 20th century. However, the ubiquity of smart phones, tablets, and laptops has

Conference Session

Work-in-Progress Oral Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jason R. White, University of California, Davis; Ahmet Palazoglu, University of California, Davis

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Diversity

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Chemical Engineering

thelist above) included: a) The problem statement and significance of the project were clearly explained. Related theory and works in the literature were presented and cited (Outcomes 2, 4, 5, and 6). b) Potential environmental impacts, societal impacts, and safety hazards were detailed (Outcomes 2, 3, and 4). c) Potential process schemes were evaluated, including different combinations of raw materials, different reaction pathways, and configurations of unit operations. Criteria that would be used to assess these alternatives were also discussed (Outcomes 2 and 6). d) Potential profitability of the process was assessed based on raw material selection and I/O analysis. The

Conference Session

Early ChemE Education

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Grace Katherine Harrell, Oklahoma State University; Alexandra Nicole McPeak, Oklahoma State University; Ashlee Nicole Ford Versypt, Oklahoma State University

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Diversity

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Chemical Engineering

pharmacokinetics for chemicalengineers. Chemical Engineering Education. 2010;44: 262-266.22. Erzen, F. C. a. B., Gulnor, and Cinar, A. Development and implementation of an educationalsimulator: GLUCOSIM. Chemical Engineering Education. 2003;37: 300-305.23. Yerrick, R., Lund, C., Lee, Y. Exploring simulator use in the preparation of chemicalengineers. Journal of Science Education and Technology. 2013;22: 362-278.24. Nicodemus, G., Falconer, J. L., Medlin, W., McDanel, K. P., Knutsen, J. S. Improvingstudent interaction with chemical Engineering learning tools: screencasts and simulations. ASEEAnnual Conference. Indianapolis, 2014.25. Finlayson, B. A. Introduction to Chemical Engineering Computing. 2nd ed. Hoboken, NJ:John Wiley & Sons, 2014.26. Davies

Conference Session

Open Forum in Chemical Engineering Education

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Margot A Vigeant, Bucknell University; Kevin D. Dahm, Rowan University; David L. Silverstein P.E., University of Kentucky

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Chemical Engineering

as a whole, students from 1990 would find much that they recognize in the chemicalengineering curricula of today, while they might not recognize the classroom activities or co-curricular opportunities as familiar.. In discussion of these results at the AIChE 2016 AnnualMeeting, it was observed that a stable curriculum is a sign of a stable body of knowledge and amature field, rather than a sign of stagnation.Works Cited1. Pintar, A., B. Aller, T. Rogers, K. Schulz, and D. Shonnard. “Developing an Assessment Plan to Meet Abet Ec2000.” Paper presented at the American Association for Engineering Education, Charlotte, NC, 1999.2. ABET. 2017. Criteria for Accrediting Engineering Programs, 2017-2018. http://www.abet.org/accreditation

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Chemical Engineering Division Poster Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Matthew W Liberatore, University of Toledo

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Chemical Engineering

. 112.27. Denoyelles, A., J. Raible, and R. Seilhamer, Exploring Students' E-Textbook Practices in Higher Education. Educause Review, 2015.28. Liberatore, M.W., Material and energy balances zybook, 2016, Zybooks.com.29. Lepek, D. and M.-O. Coppens. Nature-Inspired Chemical Engineering: Course Development in an Emerging Research Area. in the Proceedings of the ASEE Annual Meeting. 2016. New Orleans, LA.30. Mazur, E., G. King, B. Lukoff, and K. Miller. Perusall. 2016 [cited 2016 August]; Available from: http://perusall.com/.31. Liberatore, M.W., Active Learning and Just-in-time Teaching In a Material and Energy Balances Course. Chemical Engineering Education, 2013. 47: p. 154–160.32. Liberatore, M.W., C.R. Vestal

Conference Session

Labs and Experiments

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Margot A Vigeant, Bucknell University; Michael J. Prince, Bucknell University; Katharyn E. K. Nottis, Bucknell University; Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University; Edward C Bent, Bucknell University; Rachel Cincotta, Bucknell University; Kyle Andrew MacDougall, Bucknell University Chemical Engineering Department

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Chemical Engineering

, I., and Thornton, R. 2010. Use of interactive lecture demonstrations: A ten year study. Phys. Rev. ST Phys. Educ. Res. 6, 2, 10.1103/PhysRevSTPER.6.020119.[16] Koretsky, M., Falconer, J., L., Brooks, B., Gilbuena, D., Silverstein, D., Smith, C., and Miletic, M. 2014. The AIChE Concept Warehouse: A web-based tool to promote concept- based instruction. Advances in Engineering Education. 4(1), 1-27.

Conference Session

Professional Skills Development

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Matthew Cooper, North Carolina State University

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Chemical Engineering

Engineers Talk about the Importance of Talk: A Report on the Role of Oral Communication in the Workplace.” Communication Education 52 (1), 1-16 (2003).3. M. Miceli, “Say What?: The Importance of Effective Communication in Engineering.” JOM 63, no. 12 (December 10, 2011): 25.4. B. L. Shwom, K. P. Keller, “The Great Man Has Spoken. Now What Do I Do?” Communication Insight 1 (1), 3–6 (2003).5. E. R. Tufte, The Cognitive Style of Powerpoint: Pitching Out Corrupts Within, p. 9-14. Cheshire: Graphics Press, 2006.6. M. Alley, The Craft of Scientific Presentations: Critical Steps to Succeed and Critical Errors to Avoid, New York: Springer Science, 2013.7. J. Tapper and W. E. Cole, “EET Graduate Survey Results.” Proceedings of the 1998 ASEE

Conference Session

Work-in-Progress Oral Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Louis Reis, Louisiana Tech University; Katie A. Evans, Louisiana Tech University; Dexter Cahoy, Louisiana Tech University

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Diversity

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Chemical Engineering

]conditions. The WeBWorK Brayton Air Cycle 2 [9]created for the course gives Rankine Steam Cycle 2 [7]students the opportunity to Vapor Compressionpractice and analyze problem (Refrigeration) Cycle 1 [4]sets over various topics, as a Topics in bold font were selected for quizzes.shown in Table 1. b Total number of answer blanks are provided in brackets.Many of the problems designed for the course involved multiple answer inputs. Some problemswere

Conference Session

Professional Skills Development

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Dee Clay, Ohio State University

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Diversity

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Chemical Engineering

required to solve the problem. b) Identify the process type (batch, semi-batch, or continuous). The system is defined as the fluid reservoir. Therefore, this is a semi-batch process, since mass will leave the system but no mass enters the system. c) Use various resources to obtain the molecular weight, density, heat capacity, normal boiling point, and heat of vaporization for the two components in the liquid reservoir. Data obtained from webbook.nist.gov unless otherwise noted Molecular Weight Glycerol (A) = C3H8O3, MWA = 92 g/mol Propylene glycol (B) = C3H8O2, MWB = 76 g/mol Density ρA = 1.261 (g/cm3) (source: Properties of Gases and Liquids, 4th ed. Reid, Prausnitz, and Poling) ρB = 1.036 (g

Conference Session

Labs and Experiments

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kristen Ann Thompson, Loras College

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Chemical Engineering

from engineering,chemistry, and biology) from various levels including freshmen through seniors (n=10). Thesestudents filled out surveys both before (“Group A : Before”) and after (“Group A : After”)performing the experiment. The second group, Group B are the engineers in the originalThermodynamics class who were surveyed approximately 9 months after having completed theexperiment (n=6). Responses from selected questions are included below. For free answerquestions, answers were categorized. Therefore, the data below represents aggregate data, notquoted responses.The first two questions were to define heat and temperature. All students correctly respondedthat temperature was a property of the material that represented the energy contained

Conference Session

Novel Pedagogical Techniques I: Online, Electronic, and Apps!

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Thomas E. Marlin, McMaster University

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Chemical Engineering

student control over time, place, path, or pace” (Wikipedia, 2016; MacMillian, 2017)”.The distribution of time between media and distribution of physical location are shown inFigure 1. A typical, lecture-based course is shown as point “A” at the lower left, and a fullydistance learning course is shown as point “B” in the upper right. A blended course balancesfeatures, usually having from 30-70% online content, and always having face-to-face interactionsbetween students and instructor (Knewton, 2016).Figure 1. Schematic of the physical aspects of blended learning. Modified from Knewton (2016)3.2 The Flipped ClassThe blended concept does not define a specific course approach; further features are required fora specific course design. This project

Conference Session

Work-in-Progress Oral Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Eric Wagner, Trine University; Amanda Portis Malefyt, Trine University; Jon D Koch, Trine University

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Chemical Engineering

template will beavailable in the summer of 2017. At that time, all existing problems will be updated to this templateversion.Example 1 – filling a weigh tankWe outline the variable parameter problem creation process with an example from an introductory coursein Chemical Engineering. The original example problem, with highlighted regions of the values that willbecome variable parameters, is shown in Figure 2. A mass of 1500 pounds of liquid having a specific gravity of 1.2 and molecular weight of 150 is pumped into an empty weigh tank over the course of 25 seconds. The tank is cylindrical with a diameter of 3 ft. Determine the: a) average mass flow rate (lb/s) b) average volumetric flow rate (gal/min) c) average molar flow rate (lbmole/s) d

Conference Session

Novel Pedagogical Techniques II: Potpourri

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jennifer Pascal, University of Connecticut; Tiffany Lauren Pascal, New Mexico State University-Carlsbad

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Chemical Engineering

that no stick figures are allowed. Some students are not comfortable with drawing, sodigital resources, such as [18] are also provided. Character designs (shown in Figure 1) are next,done by two, or all of the team members, followed by pencil sketches, completed by the entiregroup. Lastly, inks and lettering are the final steps performed by half and all of the group,respectively. The comic books are required to be 10 pages (front and back) with 4 panels each(example page shown in Figure 2). Before each assignment was due, rubrics were provided tostudents along with examples and resources, so the students had an idea of what was expected.The vast majority of student received above grades of B for their final grades for the comic. Mostexpended a

Conference Session

Early ChemE Education

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Polly R. Piergiovanni, Lafayette College

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Chemical Engineering

Education, 87: 79–85. doi:10.1002/j.2168-9830.1998.tb00325.x4. Behrens, A., Atorf, L., Schwann, R., Neumann, B., Schnitzler, R., Balle, J., & Aach, T. (2010). MATLAB meets LEGO Mindstorms—A freshman introduction course into practical engineering. IEEE Transactions on Education, 53(2), 306- 317.

Conference Session

Professional Skills Development

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ashlee Nicole Ford Versypt, Oklahoma State University

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Chemical Engineering

are located at 3 o’ clock.Figure 4: Skills that students identified as needing improvement as reported in a) the pre-assignment survey andb) the post-assignment survey.Figure 5: Skills that students disclosed as those they worked on throughout the semester as part of the self-reflectionassignments as reported in a) the pre-assignment survey and b) the post-assignment survey.Figure 6: Skills that students disclosed as those they improved upon throughout the semester as reported in the post-assignment survey.Part 2: Likert-Scale and Open-Ended QuestionsWe used the collective responses from the 31 total respondents to Survey 2 for the Likert-scaleand open-ended questions. Note that only 30 students responded to all of the questions in part 2of

Conference Session

Labs and Experiments

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Dee Clay, Ohio State University

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Chemical Engineering

Paper ID #17966Leading an Effective Unit Operations Lab CourseDr. John Dee Clay, Ohio State University Dr. Clay is currently a clinical faculty member in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engi- neering at The Ohio State University. He received a BS in ChE from the University of Toledo in 1992 and a MS and PhD from OSU in 1994 and 1997, respectively. Since graduating from OSU, Dr. Clay has worked at Battelle, a contract research firm headquartered in Columbus, OH. Dr. Clay was an adjunct faculty member at OSU for approximately ten years before moving to the clinical faculty role in January, 2014. He has taught

Conference Session

Novel Pedagogical Techniques I: Online, Electronic, and Apps!

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Elif Miskioglu, Bucknell University

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Chemical Engineering

Paper ID #19813What representations am I using in my courses? Here’s an ”app” for that!Elif Miskioglu, Bucknell University Elif Miskioglu is currently an Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering at Bucknell University. She graduated from Ohio State University in 2015 with a PhD in Chemical Engineering, and is interested in student learning in engineering. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Title: What representations am I using in my courses? Here’s an “app” for that!AbstractAs engineering educators, we are equipping technical experts with the skills to succeed in theirprofession, as