Conference Session

Virtual and Online Learning Tools in Chemical Engineering Education

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Garret Nicodemus, University of Colorado, Boulder; John L. Falconer, University of Colorado, Boulder; Will Medlin, University of Colorado, Boulder; Katherine Page McDanel, University of Colorado, Boulder, Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering; Jeffrey Steven Knutsen, University of Colorado, Boulder, Department of Mechanical Engineering,

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Chemical Engineering

ma- terial and energy balances. His research interests are in the area of surface science and heterogeneous catalysis.Mrs. Katherine Page McDanel, University of Colorado Boulder, Department of Chemical & Biological Engi-neeringDr. Jeffrey Steven Knutsen, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Colorado at Boulder My interests focus primarily on the implementation of novel teaching strategies in the classroom, espe- cially the use of electronic resources such as concept tests, screencasts, and the use of a tablet computer to facilitate a more dynamic presentation of course material. I am currently developing a number of screen- casts to eventually facilitate a ”flipped classroom” that moves lectures

Conference Session

Perspectives and Approaches to Teaching Simulation and Design-Based Courses

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Turton P.E., West Virginia University

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Chemical Engineering

times during its life. Plantoperations are, in principle, addressed in the traditional process control course(s) in theundergraduate curriculum. However, the operability of complete processes is usually outside thescope of these courses.An observation from teaching process design over a period of approximately 25 years is thatstudents have become increasing adept at using computer software and performing increasinglycomplex simulations using simulator software. Parametric optimization and extensive heatintegration are examples of improvements that can be and that are now easily simulated butwould have been nearly impossible or prohibitively time consuming only 25 years ago. Thisimprovement in software acuity seems to come at the price of

Conference Session

New Classrooms, New Challenges II: Assessing Non-traditional Approaches

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tracy Q. Gardner, Colorado School of Mines; Susan E. Kowalski, Colorado School of Mines; Frank V. Kowalski, Colorado School of Mines

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Chemical Engineering

AC 2012-5123: INTERACTIVE SIMULATIONS COUPLED WITH REAL-TIME FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT TO ENHANCE STUDENT LEARN-INGDr. Tracy Q. Gardner, Colorado School of Mines Tracy Q. Gardner graduated from the Colorado School of Mines (CSM) with B.S. degrees in chemical en- gineering and petroleum refining (CEPR) and in mathematical and computer sciences (MCS) in 1996 and with an M.S. degree in CEPR in 1998. She then got my Ph.D. in chemical engineering, studying transport in zeolite membranes, from CU, Boulder, in 2002. She did a postdoc at TUDelft in the Netherlands in 2002 and 2003, studying oxygen conducting mixed oxide membranes and teaching reactor engineering, and she has been teaching back at CSM since 2004. I am now a

Conference Session

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

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas E. Marlin, McMaster University

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Chemical Engineering

learning is thetopic of this study. A number of journal articles are available that address teaching core engineering courses,and this situation is true for the teaching of Process Control and Automatic Control. Mostpublished papers (e.g., Edgar et. al., 2006; Khier, et. al., 1996; and Seborg et.al, 2003) addressthe course content and issues like whether frequency response should be included in the course,the proper role of dynamic simulation, and design of physical laboratories. Recently, a fewstudies have addressed teaching and learning methods that could be applied to any appropriatecontrol course content. Rossiter (2014) describes blended learning using YouTube videosdeveloped for students to prepare before class. The class was large

Conference Session

Works-in-Progress Postcard Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kimia Moozeh, UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO; Deborah Tihanyi, University of Toronto; Jennifer Lyn Farmer, University of Toronto; Greg Evans, University of Toronto

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Chemical Engineering

theexperiments. This work-in-progress paper describes a theoretical framework for the developmentof multimedia pre-lab modules.Web-based multimedia pre-laboratory exercisesMultimedia learning objects include multiple forms of media such as words and pictures.Examples of multimedia learning objects include, but are not limited to, videos with narrations,animations with narrations, and simulations [35]. According to the multimedia principle, “peoplelearn more deeply from words and pictures than from words alone” [35, p. 43]. For example, ithas been shown that students viewing a narrated animation of bicycle tire pump operationperformed better on retention and transfer tests, compared to those either listening to anexplanation or viewing an animation with

Conference Session

Work in Progress: Assessment, Evaluation and Hands-on Activities

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Lucas James Landherr, Northeastern University; Nicole Joy Sweeney, Complexly

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Diversity

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Chemical Engineering

growth of learning tools distributed through the internet has led to a dramatic increasein the number of freely available instructional tools applicable to both formal and informal learningsystems. These include experimental module demonstrations, comics, and educational videos. Ofparticular note are the videos produced by Crash Course, which have created 38 series of YouTubevideos, each focusing on individual subjects such as chemistry, history, or theater. The videosutilize animation to help highlight applications and theory, and have accumulated over 1.10 billionviews since the first series was launched. Crash Course: Engineering was a video series developed by Crash Course in associationwith PBS Digital, covering all fields of

Conference Session

"Modular" Learning

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Qinghua He, Tuskegee University; Rong Zhang, Auburn University; Jin Wang, Auburn University; Frank Leonard Armstead III, Tuskegee University; Rong Zhu Walburn; Donald Ray Johnson Jr; Julius Lenard Taylor II, Tuskegee University Research Assistant

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Chemical Engineering

that has been receiving increasing attention in engineering education. 16 It has beenshown that computer-assisted instruction provides students with rapid inquiry-based learningexperiences, allowing students to proceed at their own pace and within their own schedule. 17,18,19Visual learning – the use of graphics, images, and animations to enable and enhance learning –has been shown to be effective in exploiting students’ visual senses to engage students in activelearning, support traditional lessons, and make their learning experience stronger and deeper.20,21,22,23,24,25,26 This methodology also has the potential to increase the number of students inscience, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields, especially of

Conference Session

ChE: Experimental Design & Error Analysis

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University; Shoichi Kimura, Oregon State University; Connelly Barnes, Oregon State University; Danielle Amatore, Oregon State University; Derek Meyers-Graham, Oregon State University

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Chemical Engineering

reactorperformance but also on the cost of experimentation.This learning tool represents an innovative use of computers and simulation in integratingstatistics into engineering education. Students are given a “capstone” experience in which theyhave the opportunity to synthesize engineering science and statistics principles to optimizereactor performance. Since the simulation is from first principles, students can interpret theoutputs given by the DOE in terms of the chemical and physical phenomena in the system. TheVirtual CVD reactor allows students a broader and more realistic experience in using the DOEmethodology for process improvement - as if they were operating an actual industrial reactor.The project scope also includes development and

Conference Session

Course Design, Course Projects, and Student Perceptions in Chemical Engineering

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Lucas James Landherr, Northeastern University

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Chemical Engineering

available for students, a course contribution project was introduced in aheat and mass transfer course. This project required students to find potentially fun and effectivemeans to communicate topics related to the course subject matter, with the project deliverablesproviding new learning tools that could be used to help other students learn. Students were given several potential project types to select from: writing sample examproblems, for which both problem statements and solutions were required; producing a 5-minutevideo; writing and drawing a 10-page comic; or developing an experimental module that could bereplicated by other students. Students also developed their own original projects, includingcomputer simulations and board games

Conference Session

Focus on Capstone Experiences in the Chemical Engineering Curriculum

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David L. Silverstein, University of Kentucky; Margot A. Vigeant, Bucknell University

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Chemical Engineering

1990’s and recently updated those resources. Finite element simulations and other CFD software can lead to effective introductions to more realistic reactor modeling. Spreadsheet based rate simulators are available, as are simulations for complex reaction pathways with effective kinetics. The emergence of computational software has made complex systems like multiple reactions accessible5, but training on how to use the software effectively remains an issue. Programming, including working from a partially completed program or one with significant errors, can be effective in teaching concepts like examining the role of activation energy in multiple reaction systems or hot spots in a PFR. Others focus on setting up

Conference Session

ChE: Curriculum Reform & Assessment

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeffrey Froyd; Jean Layne, Texas A&M University; Lale Yurttas, Texas A&M University; David Ford, Texas A&M University

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Chemical Engineering

, (3) lecture-type textualmaterial, (4) a seven-step problem-solving strategy, and (5) animations and an interactive tank-filling simulation. An undergraduate student, with assistance from technical resources on the Page 11.416.11TAMU campus50, was primarily responsible for the advanced animation and simulationcomponents.We are preparing a small pilot study with five undergraduates to assess usability andeffectiveness of the ICC in meeting the desired student objectives. Based on the results, we willre-work the module and develop an accompanying ICC Portfolio to prepare it for wider releaseand development, via the process described above.While

Conference Session

Improving Laboratory Education in Chemical Engineering

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jacqueline Gartner Ph.D., Washington State University; David Finkel; Bernard J. Van Wie, Washington State University; Olusola Adesope, Washington State University-Pullman

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Chemical Engineering

Education at Washington State University-Pullman. His research is positioned at the intersection of educational psy- chology, learning sciences, and instructional design and technology. Olusola’s current research focuses on the use of systematic reviews and meta-analyses for evidence-based practice, cognitive and pedagogical underpinnings of learning with computer-based multimedia resources including animated concept maps and diagrams; and investigation of instructional principles and assessments in STEM education. Page 24.296.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014

Conference Session

Chemical Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Xuesong Li P.E., Washington State University; Bernard J. Van Wie, Washington State University

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Chemical Engineering

is a compulsory professional course for students inchemical engineering. Because of difficulty in understanding continuity and pressure dropconcepts and associated calculations, most students are confused about how to apply theseconcepts. Similarly, when bioengineering students study neuronal membrane potential conceptsrelated to trans-membrane ion transport in neurons are usually very abstract and difficult tounderstand. For instance, concepts related to the workings of ion channels, action potential,selectivity and applications of the Goldman-Hodgkin-Katz (GHK) equation, etc. are quitechallenging to comprehend. The most common method to get a better understanding about theaction potential is an animation demonstration. However, animations