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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED) Technical Session 5: Work-in-Progress Part 2

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gaurav Giri, University of Virginia

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

Paper ID #39741Work in Progress: Studying Loss of Long-Term Knowledge Retention inChemical Engineering Undergraduate CoursesDr. Gaurav Giri, University of Virginia Prof. Giri has been a professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Virginia since 2016, where his research group is focused on studying the fundamental processes behind organic molecule and metal-organic framework thin-film crystallization, and related applications. His current work focuses on the use of MOFs for air filters, separation membranes, and for drug delivery applications, and on the crystallization of pharmaceutical

Conference Session

Chemical Engineering Division (ChED) Poster Session

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jaafar Ballout, Texas A&M University at Qatar; Mamoun Al-Rawashdeh, Texas A&M University at Qatar

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

the format of the tutorial. External links were provided where the students can learn and explore different applications of such open-source tools. Following that, a detailed background on the CO2 emissions challenge was provided where students will get the motivation and a sense of responsibility towards their planet. CO2 capture was suggested as one of the potential solutions to reach net zero emission targets. Based on the course requirements, the notebook explains the reactor design mathematical modeling and the associated fundamental kinetics for CO2 capture. As explained earlier, Jupyter notebook allows writing Python code with the text. So, the numerical solution is present along with the theory and students can further

Conference Session

Innovations in Experiments and Modeling

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Clint Guymon, Brigham Young University; Joseph R Tuft

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

students subsequently analyze thetransient CO2 response to determine the rate of CO2 uptake by the terrarium plants given the rateof CO2 production by the soil bacteria and the diffusion rate of CO2 from the terrarium. As partof the assignment, the students are also asked to reflect on the similarities between the terrariumand the earth's atmosphere. This multifaceted project not only emphasizes fundamental chemicalengineering principles but also explores the broader context of environmental sustainability andclimate change. This activity is part of a recent curriculum change in the chemical engineeringdepartment with a greater emphasis on a larger quantity of focused laboratory activities in placeof fewer and longer unit operation experiments

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED) Technical Session 3: Work-in-Progress Part 1

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Olatunde Olu Mosobalaje, Covenant University; Moses Olayemi, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

refer to course objectives as stipulated course goals,presented from the perspective of the instructor and the institution. These are the pedagogicalactions that will be taken in the class and facilitated by the instructor to achieve the learningoutcomes for the students. Conversely, learning outcomes or learning objectives are describedfrom students’ perspectives. These are the skills and knowledge that students are expected toachieve at the end of the course. After presenting the learning objectives, we proceed to categorizethem in order of importance into curricular priorities. Fundamentally, enduring outcomes refer toconcepts and skills that we would like our students to possess many years after the course is over.Simply put, we would like

Conference Session

Chemical Engineering Division (ChED) Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jean M. Andino Ph.D., P.E., Arizona State University

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

the two interventions were successful in having students meet and speak toeach other, the act of writing something down as a group seemed to spark more debate andinteraction. Thus a future Spring 2024 implementation of this initial intervention is plannedto include some type of written output. Creative Intervention: The creative intervention consisted of the paper and thedissemination tool. The papers were, for the most part, exceptionally well prepared. In both2021 and 2023 the average scores suggested high proficiency in describing their chosensystems. In 2021, some students opted to describe the work taking place in the research groupthat they were working in, thereby describing lab-scale systems or products, rather thancommercial

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED) Technical Session 4: Junior & Senior Year Curriculum

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Swapana Subbarao Jerpoth, Rowan University; Robert P. Hesketh, Rowan University; Kirti M. Yenkie, Rowan University; C. Stewart Slater, Rowan University; Sean Curtis; Michael Fracchiolla; David Anthony Theuma

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

and develop potential improved operational procedures as illustrated in figure 4. Through the pilot plant setup, the students conducted several experiments with different combinations of residual and flushing oil. They tested samples for its viscosity and studied the minimum flush time and flushing volume required with the existing procedure. In the next set of experiments the students came up with idea of improving the existing procedure by applying the fundamentals of fluid dynamics studied in the classroom. The students quoted that lesser volume of flushing oil will be needed if the system is drained more efficiently. Thus, they figured out methods of better draining the system.Figure 3: Process Flow Diagram of

Conference Session

WIP: Student Success and Sustainability

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chris Barr, University of Michigan; Taylor Ashley Dotto, University of Michigan; Joseph Gilbert Restivo, University of Michigan; Christina Said, University of Michigan; Rinrada Watchara, University of Michigan; Laura Hirshfield, University of Michigan; Elaine C Wisniewski, University of Michigan; Xiaoxia Nina Lin, University of Michigan

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Diversity

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

Paper ID #41378Work in Progress: Implementation of a Curricular Development Project forExperiential Learning in a Senior Capstone Product-Design CourseDr. Chris Barr, University of Michigan Dr. Christopher Barr is the Instructional Laboratory Supervisor in the Chemical Engineering Department at University of Michigan. He obtained his Ph.D. at University of Toledo in 2013 and is a former Fellow in the N.S.F. GK-12 grant ”Graduate Teaching Fellows in STEM High School Education: An Environmental Science Learning Community at the Land-Lake Ecosystem Interface”. His main responsibilities are supervising and implementing

Conference Session

Laboratory and Research Skill Development

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

George Prpich, University of Virginia; Natasha Smith, University of Virginia; Caroline Elizabeth Crockett, University of Virginia; Anukriti Shrestha, University of Virginia

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

system, but their awareness and understanding ofthese errors are still developing, limiting their ability to diagnose and address the issue.Just as we train students in technical writing, statistics, or presentations, proficiency introubleshooting requires structured training. However, there are many challenges to effectivetroubleshooting instruction; teaching the principles and strategies of troubleshooting is often notan explicit goal in many courses, there is generally a lack of resources on how to structure thisdeliberate training, and there are few methods for easily assessing troubleshooting abilities. As aresult, much troubleshooting instruction focuses more on the use of an appropriate tool, e.g., adebugging tool to address a problem

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED) Technical Session 4: Junior & Senior Year Curriculum

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zuyi Huang, Villanova University

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

related to renewable energy. Since the trend to substitute traditional energy with renewable 1 2023 ASEE Annual Conferenceenergy is irreversible, it is necessary to warn chemical engineering students of the challenges oropportunities for this transition. Engineering for One Planet (EOP) is an initiative catalyzed by The Lemelson Foundation andVentureWel to incorporate fundamental skills and principles of social and environmentalsustainability in engineering education [7]. In particular, EOP develops a framework to equipstudents with the following nine core values: Systems Thinking, Environmental Literacy

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Improving Student Problem Solving and Performance

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sanha Kim, University of Virginia; Steven R Caliari, University of Virginia; Roseanne M Ford, University of Virginia

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

fundamental Navier-Stokes equations requires students to observeconcepts under multiple contexts before they gain mastery. However, the fast-paced delivery ofcore curriculum classes can limit the number of quizzes or “low stakes” homework problems topractice a specific topic. Without sufficient practice, students will find recalling details andeffectively applying concepts difficult to achieve during “high stakes” exams. Although theinstructor can still advise students to consult supplemental resources and exercise habits of mindthat increase practice opportunities, there is rarely a formal system in a didactic model coursethat helps support and motivate students to engage in this behavior. This investigation explores how the adoption of a

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Perspectives in Chemical Engineering Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Laura P. Ford, The University of Tulsa; Janie Brennan, Washington University in St. Louis; Heather Chenette, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Jennifer L. Cole, Northwestern University; Kevin D. Dahm, Rowan University; David L. Silverstein P.E., University of Kentucky; Stephen Ward Thiel P.E., University of Cincinnati

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

experiences.Dr. Jennifer L. Cole, Northwestern University Jennifer L. Cole is the Assistant Chair in Chemical and Biological Engineering in the Robert R. McCormick School of Engineering and the Director of the Northwestern Center for Engineering Education Research at Northwestern University.Dr. Kevin D. Dahm, Rowan University Kevin Dahm is a Professor and Undergraduate Program Chair of Chemical Engineering at Rowan University. He earned his BS from Worcester Polytechnic Institute (92) and his PhD from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (98). He has published two books, ”Fundamentals of Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics” with Donald Visco and ”Interpreting Diffuse Reflectance and Transmittance” with his father Donald

Conference Session

Chemical Engineering Division (ChED) Technical Session 5: Work-in-Progress Part 2

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Iram Rahman, The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art; Amanda Simson, The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

“Comparingexperimental to theoretical data” whereas 43% of students said this was true for the DAC lab. Incontrast, 86% of students said that the DAC lab developed the skill “Designing chemicalengineering experiments and hypotheses” compared to 38% for the traditional experiments (29%for pipe flow, 43% for filtration, and 43% for heat transfer). Students felt that the DACexperiment supported skill development more than the traditional experiments for 7 out of 8 ofthe listed skills. However, due to the IBL approach, it is difficult to identify specific outcomesthat can be compared to predetermined fundamental content from other courses. These resultsshow the importance of a portfolio of laboratory experiments designed to target differentoutcomes and associated

Conference Session

Cultivating Community, Wellness, and Character Development

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Glaucia Prado, University of California, Davis; Jason White, University of California, Davis; Sara Sweeney, University of California, Davis

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

Paper ID #41264A Wellness Course for Engineering StudentsGlaucia Prado, University of California, Davis Glaucia Prado is an Assistant Professor of Teaching in Chemical Engineering at University of California Davis. She began her career in food engineering from the University of Campinas (Brazil) before earning a PhD in chemical engineering from the University of Alberta. She teaches a variety of courses such as thermodynamics and senior design and developed a new food engineering elective course for chemical engineering students that consists in applying engineering concepts in the context of food processing. Her

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED) Technical Session 7: Innovative Pedagogy

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Austin N. Johns, The State University of New York, Buffalo; Robert P. Hesketh, Rowan University; Matthew D. Stuber, University of Connecticut; Ashlee N. Ford Versypt, The State University of New York, Buffalo

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

Paper ID #38671Numerical Problem Solving across the Curriculum with Python and MAT-LABUsing Interactive Coding Templates: A Workshop for Chemical EngineeringFacultyAustin N. Johns, The State University of New York, Buffalo Austin N. Johns is an active-duty captain and developmental engineer in the United States Air Force. In 2017, he earned a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Oklahoma State University. In 2023, he earned a M.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University at Buffalo, The State University of New York. His graduate research focused on developing computational educational resources for use in the chemical

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED) Technical Session 9: Student Experiences in Laboratory Courses

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Caroline Crockett, University of Virginia; George Prpich, University of Virginia; Natasha Smith P.E., University of Virginia

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

possiblecauses, the troubleshooter might select one cause to test. Based on the results of that test, thetroubleshooter will either conclude they found the cause of the error and proceed to repair it ordecide that is not the cause and test another option. The observed themes in this study areorganized according to these four basic tasks.In two studies from an undergraduate electronics lab, Dounas-Frazer et al. [5] and Van DeBogart et al. [6] promote the ability to troubleshoot as a fundamental skill. There is a lack ofmethods to assess troubleshooting. Van De Bogart et al. [6] addressed this by designing atroubleshooting exercise in which pairs of students had to identify and correct two faults in anelectric circuit and ‘think aloud’ as they did so. By

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Inclusivity, Mentorship, and Entrepreneurial Thinking

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joaquin Rodriguez, University of Pittsburgh

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Diversity

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

discussion with clear goals which makes it easy to start each session and develop a relationship. The only add might be the student bringing the mentor some piece of work for the mentor's input.” “Perhaps the use of Zoom with a recording for the initial session then a meetup to discuss the write-up. That way the student can focus on the interview and not have to worry about taking notes.” “I think the structure is good. May consider engaging students earlier in their college career (i.e., junior year?), to provide mentorship as they move thru their job searching and interviewing process.” “This is a tremendous work. Keep the strength of its “mission”. It can become a pattern soon. Keep and develop the “sense of purpose”. Provide for advocacy. Open