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ChemE Potpourri

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joshua A. Enszer, University of Maryland Baltimore County; Victoria E. Goodrich, University of Notre Dame; Rachel B. Getman, Clemson University

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Chemical Engineering

learning.Dr. Victoria E. Goodrich, University of Notre DameDr. Rachel B. Getman, Clemson University Page 25.742.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Improvements in Computational Methods Courses in Chemical EngineeringAbstractAs more core courses in the undergraduate curriculum require significant ability using computerskills, we see a need for improved methods of instruction in computer methods courses requiredin the chemical engineering curriculum. It is important to provide students with a series ofapproaches and activities that ensure (1) that students

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Best. Class. Ever.

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Priscilla J. Hill, Mississippi State University

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Chemical Engineering

work were previously presented at the ASEE Southeastern SectionAnnual Conference in 200818.References 1. Ennis, B. J., J. Green, and R. Davies, “Particle technology: the legacy of neglect in the U.S.,” Chem. Eng. Prog., 90(4), 32-43 (1994). 2. Nelson, R. D., R. Davies, K. Jacob, “Teach ’em particle technology,” Chem. Eng. Educ., 29, 12-16 (1995). 3. Chase, G. G., and K. Jacob, “Undergraduate teaching in solids processing and particle technology,” Chem. Eng. Educ., 32, 118-121 (1998). 4. Dave, R. N., I. S. Fischer, J. Luke, R. Pfeffer, and A. D. Rosato, “Particle technology concentration at NJIT,” Chem. Eng. Educ., 32, 102-107 (1998). 5. Donnelly, A. E., R. Rajagopalan, “Particle science and

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Best. Class. Ever.

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Victor M. Ugaz, Texas A&M University; Aashish Priye, Texas A&M University ; Yassin A. Hassan, Texas A&M University

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Chemical Engineering

accelerate the reaction12. Extremely rapid DNA amplification times(under 10 min) are achievable in reactors designed to generate these flows (Fig. 2). Page 25.473.3 Fig. 2. Illustration of different flow fields emerging under PCR conditions, as evident in simulations at (a) h/d = 9 (38.2 µL reactor volume) and (b) h/d = 3 (18.5 µL reactor vikyne) with T = 53 and 96 °C at the top and bottom surfaces, respectively. In a tall narrow reactor (h/d = 9), reactions must run 20 min before visible PCR products are evident, whereas strong products are evident after only 10 min in a shorter wider cylinder (h/d = 3).PCR

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Best. Class. Ever.

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bernard J. Van Wie, Washington State University; David B. Thiessen, Washington State University; Marc Compere, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univ., Daytona Beach FL; Ximena Toro; Jennifer C Adam, Washington State University; Shane A. Brown P.E., Washington State University; Andrew P Easley, Washington State University; Xuesong Li P.E., Washington State University; Kevin Lee, University of Idaho; Mert Colpan, Washington State University; Kevin Tyler Gray, Washington State University; Benjamin Garrett, Washington State University; Shane Riley Reynolds, Washington State University; Paul B. Golter, Washington State University; Olusola Adesope, Washington State University, Pullman

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Chemical Engineering

AC 2012-5271: MULTI-DISCIPLINARY HANDS-ON DESKTOP LEARN-ING MODULES AND MODERN PEDAGOGIESProf. Bernard J. Van Wie, Washington State University Bernard Van Wie has been teaching for 29 years, first as a graduate student at the University of Oklahoma and then as a professor at Washington State University. Over the past 14 years, he has devoted himself to developing novel teaching approaches that include components of cooperative/collaborative, hands-on, active, and problem/project-based learning (CHAPL) environments.David B. Thiessen, Washington State UniversityDr. Marc Compere, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univ., Daytona Beach FL Dr. Compere’s research in renewable and sustainable technology includes water purification for

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

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University; Kenneth J. Williamson, Oregon State University; Jeffrey A. Nason, Oregon State University; Goran Jovanovic Ph.D., Oregon State University; Chih-hung Chang, Oregon State University; Adam Z. Higgins, Oregon State University; Craig M. Gates, Oregon State University; Richard Mark Roehner, Oregon State University

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Chemical Engineering

appropriate equations and variables to solve problems from written material.  Transitivity and reversibility. Students are able to algebraically manipulate equations and to discern relationships between variables knowing that if A is taller than B, and B is taller than C, then A must be taller than C and that if Z = X+Y then Y=Z-X.  Conservation. Students can understand that certain characteristics can be conserved even in different forms so that logical relationships can be formulated. The content in classes on material and energy balances rely fundamentally on such conservation principles – although conservation of energy is much more complex for students who use concrete reasoning. Fluid

Conference Session

New Classrooms, New Challenges I: Novel Approaches to Courses

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ramirez Apud Lopez Zaira, Universidad de las Américas Puebla; Nelly Ramirez-Corona, Universidad de las Americas, Puebla; Aurelio Lopez-Malo, Universidad de las Americas, Puebla; Enrique Palou, Universidad de las Americas, Puebla

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Chemical Engineering

with the first one (decision making/troubleshooting and diagnosisproblems allow students selecting one or more satisfactory answers). Traditionally, problemswith a single reaction are used to teach the whole course, but it is known that single reactionsystem is a particular case in reaction engineering; therefore problems with multiple reactions8were introduced for each topic along the course, in order to foster students’ knowledge transferto any kind of reactor and any number of reactions. A decision-making problem example isexhibited in Figure 3. There are two CSTRs available to process 80 L/min containing 0.5 M of A and 0.1 M of B, the first one with a 5 m3 volume and the second tank with 2m3 volume. The desired product C may continuing

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New Ideas for the ChemE Core

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Margot A. Vigeant, Bucknell University; Michael J. Prince, Bucknell University; Katharyn E. K. Nottis, Bucknell University

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Chemical Engineering

 convince  themselves  that  a)  they’ve  tried  everything  they  want  to  try  and  b)  there  are  no  hidden  tricks.        In  order  to  engage  students’  well-­‐known  misconceptions,  most  of  the  activities  contain  a  real  or  simulated  version  of  a  situation  from  one  of  the  concept  inventory  questions.    In  this  way,  the  activity  engages  the  students’  interest  by  having  a  surprising  result.      Because  there  are  at  least  five  questions  in  each  concept  area,  we  can  also  examine  how  well  students  transfer  their  understanding  to  new  situations  they  have  not  directly  observed.        These  activities’  effectiveness  has  been  assessed  with  the  concept  inventory  for

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ChemE Potpourri

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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David L. Silverstein, University of Kentucky; Lisa G. Bullard, North Carolina State University; Margot A. Vigeant, Bucknell University

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Chemical Engineering

% 0%Figure 8. Concepts that students struggle with in the first MEB course for 2010-2011 asreported by instructors.Chemical engineering programs are likely to use this course for ABET outcomes assessment.The fraction of reporting programs using this course for ABET a-k outcomes is shown in Figure9. Page 25.703.11 (a) an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering, (b) an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data, (c) an ability to design a chemical

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New Classrooms, New Challenges I: Novel Approaches to Courses

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Allen Hersel, Trine University

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Chemical Engineering

AC 2012-4762: EVALUATION OF DYKNOW IN A CHEMICAL ENGI-NEERING CURRICULUMDr. Allen Hersel, Trine University Page 25.6.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Evaluation of DYKNOW in a ChE Curriculum (Poster)In the fall of 2008, all professors at small Midwestern University were given a Toshiba Tablet PCPortege m400, with the intent of increasing technology use in the classroom. A Tablet PC differs froma regular laptop PC, in that it allows the user to rotate the display 180 degrees to cover up theintegrated keyboard. In this mode, the user interface is

Conference Session

Chemical Engineering Poster Session

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael A. Collura, University of New Haven; W. David Harding, University of New Haven

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Chemical Engineering

AC 2012-5004: MATERIAL AND ENERGY BALANCES TAUGHT IN AMULTIDISCIPLINARY COURSEDr. Michael A. Collura, University of New Haven Michael A. Collura, professor of chemical engineering at the University of New Haven, received his B.S. in chemical engineering from Lafayette College and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in chemical engineering from Lehigh University. He is currently the Buckman Professor of chemical engineering and Coordinator of the Chemical Engineering program. His professional interests include the application of computers to pro- cess modeling and control (particularly for energy conversion processes), engineering education research (student self-assessment, developing conceptual understanding, and

Conference Session

New Ideas for the ChemE Core

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Fabiana Manzo, University of Houston (CoE); Vassilios Tzouanas, University of Houston, Downtown; Enrique Barbieri, University of North Texas

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Chemical Engineering

AC 2012-3500: MODELING AND CONTROL OF HEAT INTEGRATEDDISTILLATION COLUMNS: A CASE STUDYMrs. Fabiana Manzo, University of Houston (CoE)Dr. Vassilios Tzouanas, University of Houston, Downtown Vassilios Tzouanas is an Assistant Professor of the Control and Instrumentation in the Engineering Tech- nology Department at the University of Houston, Downtown. Tzouanas earned a diploma in chemical engineering from Aristotle University, a master’s of science degree in chemical engineering/process con- trol from the University of Alberta, and a doctorate of philosophy degree in chemical engineering/process control from Lehigh University. His research interests focus on process control systems, process model- ing, and simulation

Conference Session

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

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Thomas Allen Knotts IV, Brigham Young University; W. Vincent Wilding, Brigham Young University; William G. Pitt, Brigham Young University; Morris D. Argyle, Brigham Young University

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Chemical Engineering

AC 2012-4388: A NEW ASSESSMENT METHOD TO EASILY IDENTIFYAREAS NEEDING IMPROVEMENT IN COURSE-LEVEL LEARNING OUT-COMESProf. Thomas Allen Knotts IV, Brigham Young University Thomas Knotts became a faculty member in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Brigham Young University in 2006 after receiving his Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin, Madison. He teaches a va- riety of courses, including thermodynamics, computer tools, unit operations lab, and molecular modeling. He enjoys teaching and discovering ways to improve student learning through problem-based and induc- tive learning strategies. With his research group, Knotts seeks to understand the physics of proteins and DNA at the molecular level with

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Adaptive and Supportive Learning Environments

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shiran Zhavian; James P. Abulencia, Manhattan College

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Chemical Engineering, Minorities in Engineering

AC 2012-4540: PERSPECTIVES OF TEACHING A DEAF STUDENT INTHE MATERIAL AND ENERGY BALANCES COURSEMiss Shiran ZhavianDr. James P. Abulencia, Manhattan College Page 25.1037.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Perspectives of Teaching a Deaf Student in the Material and Energy Balances CourseAbstract This paper discusses the experience of a Deaf student and their professor in amaterial and energy balances course. This non-traditional combination was challengingfor a few reasons. First, from a professor’s perspective, it was initially distracting to havetwo interpreters by your side

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ChemE Potpourri

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jeffrey R. Seay, University of Kentucky; David L. Silverstein, University of Kentucky

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Chemical Engineering

publication.Table 1. Pre- / Post Assessment Test for Energy Module1) Modern spark ignition internal combustion engines are based on which one of the following thermodynamic cycles:a) Diesel Cycle b) Rankine Cycle c) Otto Cycle d) Carnot Cycle e) Stirling Cycle2) Modern compression ignition internal combustion engines are based on which one of the following thermodynamic cycles:a) Diesel Cycle b) Rankine Cycle c) Otto Cycle d) Carnot Cycle e) Stirling Cycle3) The amount of energy potentially liberated from a fuel by combustion is known as the:a) Energy Index b) Octane Number c) Heating Value d) Fuel Index e) Cetane number Number4) Which of the following step might be

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Adaptive and Supportive Learning Environments

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Eric C. Huang, Manhattan College

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Chemical Engineering, Minorities in Engineering

whom they have regular academic or social interaction. The end-of-yearquestionnaire also provided space for any qualitative feedback regarding the peer mentoringprogram.For comparative purposes, two groups served as control to the mentees participating in the peermentoring program. Control group A comprised of the ten concurrent sophomore students whoopted not to participate in the program. Control group B comprised of students who weresophomores in the year prior to the establishment of the peer mentoring program. Assessment ofgroup A occurred concurrently with that of the mentees. Assessment of group B occurred in theprevious year.ResultsThe self-perceived interaction levels of the mentees and the control groups are tabulated in tables1a and

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Best. Class. Ever.

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Linda S. Davis, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Deborah Lynn Grubbe P.E., Operations and Safety Solutions, LLC; Ronald Lee Cutshall Sr., R. L. Cutshall Sr., Consulting; Steven J. Swanson; Michael T. Harris, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Arvind Varma, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Chemical Engineering

assessing the effectiveness ofthe course development in educating our students in the area of process safety management. Thetimeline for the first two years of course development is given below.PSM Course SurveyName: ______________________________ (optional)(Questions 1-3 will assess your current understanding of PSM. Circle your answers.) 1. Which of the following is not an element of OSHA 29 CFR 1910.119 – Process Safety Management? a. Mechanical Integrity b. Management of Change c. Safety Culture d. Employee Participation 2. What is the most compelling reason for companies to have a strong PSM process? a. They will lose money if a facility shuts down due to an incident. b. Injuries will be prevented and

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

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Richard L. Zollars, Washington State University; Adam Scott Carter, Washington State University; Christopher Hundhausen, Washington State University

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Chemical Engineering

the authors has developed an asynchronous software program for use in computer sciencecourses. This software, OSBLE (Online Studio-Based Learning Environment), provides anonline environment designed to facilitate peer review of students’ code solutions.14 OSBLEsupports three user interfaces: (a) student; (b) instructor; and (c) code moderator. Studentssubmit code solutions to be reviewed through the system. Once they have done so, their solutionsbecome "locked": they may no longer modify them, but they now have access to the codesolutions of their peers. Thus, a period of on-line code review can begin. Students areencouraged to view the solutions of the members of their review team, to identify issues withthose solutions, and to log those

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Chemical Engineering Poster Session

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Polly R. Piergiovanni, Lafayette College

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Chemical Engineering

) qe Q QbCeAgain, the students can use Excel to plot equation (4) and determine the parameters. Theconstant Q represents the maximum adsorbate that can be adsorbed onto the surface, andb is the isotherm constant. If b is large, and the quantity Q b is much larger than one, the € The implications can be discussed in class.isotherm is favorable.Modeling the adsorption kinetics is more complicated, and requires a differentialequation. This is probably not too difficult for first year engineering students, but may befor students with less mathematical background. To assist nonengineering studentsunderstand a first order process, it is helpful to first show them some examples: flow offluid from a tank, or the braking of an

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Adaptive and Supportive Learning Environments

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Julie E. Sharp, Vanderbilt University

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Chemical Engineering, Minorities in Engineering

AC 2012-4199: BEHAVIORAL INTERVIEW TRAINING IN ENGINEER-ING CLASSESJulie E. Sharp, Vanderbilt University Julie E. Sharp, Associate Professor of the practice of technical communication, has taught written and oral communication in the Vanderbilt University Engineering School for more than 20 years. She has published numerous articles and presented successful workshops on communication and learning styles. As a consultant, she has edited and written documents and conducted workshops for educators, industry, and professional organizations. In 2004, she earned the ASEE Southeastern Section’s Thomas C. Evans Award for ”The Most Outstanding Paper Pertaining to Engineering Education.” Sharp received her B.A. from

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ChemE Potpourri

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bill Jay Brooks, Oregon State University; Debra Gilbuena, Oregon State University; John L. Falconer, University of Colorado, Boulder; David L. Silverstein, University of Kentucky; Ronald L. Miller, Colorado School of Mines; Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University

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Chemical Engineering

three simple functions:(i) find questions, (ii) view a list of questions, and (iii) select questions for use. A storyboard wascreated in Microsoft PowerPoint which was intended to be familiar to a typical user andincorporate the ability to carry out the specified functions through various user input options(e.g., buttons, links, checkboxes, text input fields). In some cases, storyboards also incorporatedfeatures and functions that weren’t originally included in the function list.The question search section storyboard, shown in Figure 4, was created in November 2010. Toaccomplish the first specified function, find questions, two aspects were incorporated (a) filteringoptions and (b) a keyword search, labeled accordingly with yellow shaded

Conference Session

New Ideas for the ChemE Core

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rebecca K. Toghiani, Mississippi State University; Priscilla J. Hill, Mississippi State University; Carlen Henington, Mississippi State University

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Chemical Engineering

the hybrid process [8], where the membrane unit is used primarily for: 1) distillate productfinishing; 2) feed stream pretreatment; 3) treatment of a side stream with permeate/retentatebeing returned as a) an overhead product/reflux stream (permeate) and a returning side stream(retentate) entering the stripping section and b) a returning side stream (permeate) entering theenriching section and a second returning side stream (retentate) entering the stripping section.Optimal results are achieved using a membrane unit that operates under mode 3(b), resulting inminimum required membrane area and minimum condenser duty [8].Distillation/Pervaporation Hybrid ProcessOne of the early commercial successes of pervaporation is the industrial dehydration

Conference Session

New Classrooms, New Challenges I: Novel Approaches to Courses

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Janet L. de Grazia, University of Colorado, Boulder; John L. Falconer, University of Colorado, Boulder; Garret Nicodemus, University of Colorado, Boulder; Will Medlin, University of Colorado, Boulder

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Chemical Engineering

multimedia4,5. These include: a) Use visual representations that illustrates relationships among content b) Avoid decorative visuals that do not contribute to instructional goals c) Reduce the cognitive load d) Describe complex visuals with audio only to avoid overloading the visual centers of the working memory e) Use first and second person pronouns – learners tend to process more deeply in a social- like setting f) Minimize the script by only using essential content that supports learning goals Page 25.762.2How do screencasts differ from other learning materials? Recordings of 50-minute lectures are available online

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

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Matthew Cooper, North Carolina State University; Lisa G. Bullard, North Carolina State University; Steven W. Peretti, North Carolina State University; David F. Ollis, North Carolina State University

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Chemical Engineering

, T. Harding, C. Finelli, S. Montgomery, H. Passow. “Engineering students’ perceptions of and attitudes toward cheating.” Journal of Engineering Education 95 (3), 181-193 (2006).4. D. Cane. “UNC honor court failed to find McAdoo's obvious plagiarism” News & Observer Online, available at http://www.newsobserver.com/2011/07/17/1349691/mcadoo-paper-case-looks-bad-for.html, published July 17 2011, last accessed January 9 2012.5. B. Vanacker. “Returning students’ right to access, choice and notice: a proposed code of ethics for instructors using Turnitin.” Ethics and Information Technology 13 (4), 327-338 (2011).6. C. Clanton. “A moral case against certain uses of plagiarism detection services.” International Journal of Applied

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Adaptive and Supportive Learning Environments

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brian Robert Dickson, University of Strathclyde

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Chemical Engineering, Minorities in Engineering

AC 2012-4681: SELECTION OF EFFECTIVE GROUPS IN ENGINEER-ING PROJECTS USING MANAGEMENT THEORY PRACTICEMr. Brian Robert Dickson, University of Strathclyde Page 25.1148.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012  Selection of Effective Groups in Engineering Projects using Management Theory PracticeA study that is a work in progressIntroductionMany engineering courses incorporate group projects as standard. The challenge for mostacademics is selecting groups that are well balanced and will produce a fair result for allgroup members, that measure their technical abilitie,s and their

Conference Session

Adaptive and Supportive Learning Environments

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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W. Vincent Wilding, Brigham Young University; Thomas Allen Knotts IV, Brigham Young University; William G. Pitt, Brigham Young University; Morris D. Argyle, Brigham Young University

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Chemical Engineering, Minorities in Engineering

AC 2012-4462: DEVELOPING AND ASSESSING LEADERSHIP IN ENGI-NEERING STUDENTSDr. W. Vincent Wilding, Brigham Young University W. Vincent Wilding is professor, Brigham Young University, 1994-present. He worked for Wiltec Re- search Company, Inc., 1985-1994. He has a Ph.D., chemical engineering, from Rice University, 1985; and B.S., chemical engineering, Brigham Young University, 1981. He has a P.E. license: 362027-2202.Prof. Thomas Allen Knotts IV, Brigham Young UniversityDr. William G. Pitt, Brigham Young University William G. Pitt received a Ph.D. in chemical engineering in 1987 from the University of Wisconsin, Madison. He obtained a faculty position at Brigham Young University in the Chemical Engineering Department

Conference Session

New Classrooms, New Challenges I: Novel Approaches to Courses

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Arthur Felse, Northwestern University

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Chemical Engineering

AC 2012-4579: REGULATORY COMPLIANCE TRAINING IN BIO/CHEMICALENGINEERING COURSESDr. Arthur Felse, Northwestern University P. Arthur Felse is a lecturer in the master’s of biotechnology program and the Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering at Northwestern University. His responsibilities include teaching, student advis- ing, coordinating master’s research training, and managing the biotechnology teaching laboratory. Before joining Northwestern University, Felse completed his postdoctoral training at the Polytechnic Institute of New York University, where he was awarded a NSF fellowship. He and his colleagues at Polytechnic Institute received the EPA’s Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Award in 2003

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New Ideas for the ChemE Core

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rebecca K. Toghiani, Mississippi State University; Carlen Henington, Mississippi State University

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Chemical Engineering

AC 2012-3672: NOVEL CHEMICAL REACTORS IN THE CURRICULUM:AN INSTRUCTIONAL MODULEDr. Rebecca K. Toghiani, Mississippi State University Rebecca K. Toghiani is an Associate Professor of chemical engineering at Mississippi State University. She received her B.S.ChE, M.S.ChE, and Ph.D. in chemical engineering from the University of Missouri, Columbia. She received the 1996 Dow Outstanding New Faculty Award and the 2005 Outstanding Teach- ing Award from the ASEE Southeastern Section. A John Grisham Master Teacher at MSU, she was also an inaugural member of the Bagley College of Engineering Academy of Distinguished Teachers. She has also been recognized at MSU with the 2001 Outstanding Faculty Woman Award, the 2001 Hearin

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Chemical Engineering Poster Session

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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S. Patrick Walton, Michigan State University; Amanda Portis Malefyt, Michigan State University

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Chemical Engineering

AC 2012-3359: INCREASING THE SPIRALITY OF MATERIAL AND EN-ERGY BALANCESDr. S. Patrick Walton, Michigan State University S. Patrick Walton is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science at Michigan State University and Director of the College of Engineering CoRe Experience. He received his B.ChE. from Georgia Tech and a M.S. (chemical engineering practice) and Sc.D. from the Department of Chemical Engineering at MIT. Professor Walton’s research is focused on nucleic acid biotechnology.Ms. Amanda Portis Malefyt, Michigan State University Amanda Malefyt is currently a graduate student in the Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science and a member of the

Conference Session

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

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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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