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Chemical Engineering Poster Session & Unit Operations Lab Bazaar

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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William M. Clark, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Nicholas Janeiro Medeiros, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Donal James Boyd; Jared Snell, WPI; Lucas J Brutvan, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Chemical Engineering

of soybean oil, J. Am. Oil Chem. Soc., 74, 1457-1463(1997).5. Gunvachai, K., Hassan, M. G., Shama, G., and Hellgardt, K., A new solubility model to describe biodieselformation kinetics, Trans. IChemE, Part B, 85(B5), 383-389, (2007).6. Slinn, M. and Kendall, K., Developing the reaction kinetics for a biodiesel reactor, Bioresource Technology, 100,2324-2327, (2009).7. Vicente, G., Martinez, M., Aracil, J., and Esteban, A., Kinetics of sunflower oil methanolysis, Ind. Eng. Chem.Res., 44, 5447-5454, (2005).8. Stamenkovic, O. S., Todorovic, Z. B., Lazic, M. L., Veljkovic, V. B., and Skala, D. U., Kinetics of sunflower oilmethanolysis at low temperatures, Bioresource Technology, 99 (2008) 1131-1140, (2008).9. He, B. B., Singh, A. P., and Thompson

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Chemical Engineering Poster Session & Unit Operations Lab Bazaar

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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William M. Clark, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Chemical Engineering

Paper ID #7258A Versatile Compressible Fluid ExperimentDr. William M. Clark, Worcester Polytechnic Institute Dr. William Clark is an associate professor in the Chemical Engineering Department at Worcester Poly- technic Institute. He holds a B.S. from Clemson University and a Ph.D. from Rice University, both in Chemical Engineering. He has taught thermodynamics, separation processes, and unit operations lab- oratory for over 25 years. In addition to research efforts in teaching and learning, he has conducted disciplinary research in separation processes

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Bringing Industrial Applications into the Classroom

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Margot A Vigeant, Bucknell University

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Chemical Engineering

,students gave an average rating of 4.4 or above to the following: This course wassuccessful at helping me a) gain factual knowledge b) learn fundamental principles c)learn to apply course material d) learn how to use resources to answer questions and e)acquire an interest in learning more. The statement “overall I rate this course asexcellent” received an average 4.6 on the same scale. Student comments reflect theirsense that the course was well designed “The experiments we did in class were a greatway to see the theory we discussed come true”; “It was a great way to connect what wewere learning to the everyday life of cooking.”. The main criticism for the course wasthat it had no dedicated kitchen-laboratory space

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"Modular" Learning

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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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

Organization (BIO) study 2 (Figure 1), advanced biofuel industry will have significantimpact on job creation and economic output in the near future. (a) (b)Figure 1 Impact of advanced biofuel industry on (a) job creation and (b) economic output. (Adapted fromRef. 2.) Page 23.69.2Therefore, there is a pressing and immediate national need of skilled engineers and competentresearchers in the biofuel field. This need also presents an exciting yet challenging opportunityfor the engineering educators to expand their mission to addressing biofuel production, and tocontribute to this

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Real and Virtual - "New" Approaches to Teaching "Old" Courses

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Chemical Engineering

Page 23.1298.5the students.The sessions described above took place during a 2 – 3 hour time block. As noted above,SBL is typically implemented during extended class periods such as these. The difficultyin implementing SBL is that the technique does not fit well within a typical one-hour persession class structure.In order to make it possible to implement SBL asynchronously and online, we haveintegrated ChemProV with OSBLE (Online Studio-Based Learning Environment), anonline learning management environment developed in prior research. 15 OSBLE supportsthree user interfaces: (a) student; (b) instructor; and (c) moderator. Students can submitproblem solutions (using ChemProV) to be reviewed through the system. Once they havedone so, their

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"How Do We Compare?" - Students, Case Studies, and Learning Approaches

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joshua A Enszer, University of Maryland Baltimore County; Mariajose Castellanos, University of Maryland, Baltimore County

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Chemical Engineering

either included or excluded. While the majority of students seem to have higherscores when their own self-evaluation is included in the computation of this score, the statisticalsignificance of this observation is more modest, on the level of α=0.2.We did not implement any measure to determine student preferences for the two types ofevaluation systems. Both the point division and CATME systems are being implemented again inthe Spring 2013 semester and plans for a student attitude survey are ongoing. Page 23.32.8References[1] Michaelsen, L. K., A. B. Knight, and L. D. Fink (eds.), Team-Based Learning: A Transformative Use of SmallGroups in

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Using Communication and Writing Techniques to Improve Student Learning

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Taryn Melkus Bayles, University of Maryland, Baltimore County

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Chemical Engineering

design, test and mathematically model a system, whichmimics a heart-lung system. Within a 15 minute testing period, the design had to process fiveliters of ‘blood’, maintain an ‘appropriate’ flow rate, oxygenate the blood a minimum amount of3 mg/l, cool the blood 5-8 oC and minimize the system volume (less than 1.5 liters). In addition,the designs had to minimize system leaks and cost. A complete description of the design projectis provided in Appendix B. Provided below are some pictures taken during testing. Figure 1: Various Heart-lung system design projects (Fall 2009).Critical Thinking / Reflection Writing Assignment In the fall 2009 semester, 200 freshman chemical engineering, computer engineering andmechanical

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Bringing Industrial Applications into the Classroom

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Emilia Golebiowska; Giovanni Kelly II; Yassir M. Samra; James P Abulencia, Manhattan College

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Chemical Engineering

Paper ID #7237Analysis of Biodiesel Production and its Derivatives for a College CampusEmilia GolebiowskaMr. Giovanni Kelly IIDr. Yassir M. SamraDr. James P Abulencia, Manhattan College Page 23.189.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013ANALYSIS OF BIODIESEL PRODUCTION AND ITS DERIVATIVES FOR A COLLEGE CAMPUSAbstractIn the Fall of 2010, XXXXX College started to devise and develop plausible green initiativesspearheaded by students across all five of its schools. From this college-wide endeavor, a plan toconvert

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Using Communication and Writing Techniques to Improve Student Learning

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mariajose Castellanos, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Joshua A Enszer, University of Maryland Baltimore County

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Chemical Engineering

Discrepancy in Self-Evaluation and Final Course Grade Page 23.999.7End of the semester survey resultsThe students were also asked to fill out a survey at the end of the semester. The students rated thereflection paragraph in three categories: a) continuation in future thermodynamics courses; b)attitude towards the course because of the activity; c) potential for learning. They were alsoinvited to comment on what could be done differently with the reflection paragraph exercise. Theresults are shown in Table 1, 2, and 3. Overall, we can see a slight positive perception from thestudent population (a perfectly

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"Modular" Learning

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jason M. Keith, Mississippi State University; Bill B Elmore, Mississippi State University; William Todd French, Mississippi State University; Hossein Toghiani, Mississippi State University; Rebecca K. Toghiani, Mississippi State University

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Chemical Engineering

, Mississippi State University Dr. Hossein Toghiani is the Thomas B. Nusz Endowed professor and an associate professor of Chemical Engineering at Mississippi State. He received his B.S.Ch.E, M.S.Ch.E, and Ph.D. in Chemical Engi- neering from the University of Missouri-Columbia. A member of the Bagley College of Engineering Academy of Distinguished Teachers, Dr. Toghiani has taught a variety of courses at MSU, including Pro- cess Control, Transport Phenomena, Reactor Design, Engineering Materials, Thermodynamics, both Unit Operations Laboratories and graduate courses in Advanced Thermodynamics, Transport Phenomena and Chemical Kinetics. He performs research in the areas of catalysis, fuel cells and nanocomposite materials.Dr

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Perspectives and Approaches to Teaching Simulation and Design-Based Courses

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Richard Turton P.E., West Virginia University

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Chemical Engineering

1(b). The valves in Figure 1(a) arerequired in the dynamic simulation, because the source, sink, and vessel are pressure nodes thatmust be separated by flow resistances – valves. The valves could be replaced by pipes. The twocases shown simply demonstrate tank filling (Case 1) and subsequent tank emptying (Case 2).The transient history for Cases 1 and 2 are illustrated in Figure 2. The top diagram is for tankfilling and the bottom diagram is for tank emptying. It should be pointed out that there was aresidual level of water in the tank before the cases were run. The interesting point is that the tankneither overflows (maximum height = 1 m) nor does it drain completely for Cases 1 and 2,respectively. This result was surprising to the

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Perspectives and Approaches to Teaching Simulation and Design-Based Courses

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nelly Ramirez-Corona, Universidad de las Americas Puebla; Ramirez Apud Lopez Zaira, 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

: ! !  The reactant A is fed with a composition of 1 M. The equilibrium conversion is 66.7% and the actualconversion is 33.3%. We are looking for raising the actual conversion to 50%. You are asked to determinehow we must adjust the feed flowrate to achieve that goal. Figure 2. Troubleshooting/diagnosis problem example (adapted from Levenspiel11).Problem 3There are two reactors available for installation, the first one a CSTR with a 5 m3 volume and the secondone a PFR with 2 m3 volume to process 80 L/min containing 0.5 M of A and 0.1 M of B. The desiredproduct C may continue reacting to a side product with no commercial value. The important reactions are: 1A+ B →C 2 1C+ B→D 2The kinetic expression for each reaction, which

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Grasping the "Concept"

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Debra Gilbuena, Oregon State University; Christina Smith, Oregon State University; Bill Jay Brooks, Oregon State University; Talia Sidne Finkelstein, Oregon State University; Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University

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Chemical Engineering

Teacher, 1992, 141-158.5. A. Elby, American Journal of Physics, 1999, S52.6. R. M. Felder and R. Brent, Journal of Engineering Education, 2005, 57-72.7. Merit Review Broader Impacts Criterion: Representative Activities: 2007, http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/gpg/broaderimpacts.pdf.8. Transforming Undergraduate Education in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5741, Accessed January 1, 2013, 2013.9. C. Crouch, J. Watkins, A. Fagen and E. Mazur, Research-Based Reform of University Physics, 2007.10. A. Fagen, C. Crouch and E. Mazur, The Physics Teacher, 2002, 206-209.11. M. Koretsky and B. Brooks, Chemical Engineering Education, 2012, 46, 1, 289-297.12. E. M

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Real and Virtual - "New" Approaches to Teaching "Old" Courses

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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James P Abulencia, Manhattan College; Margot A Vigeant, Bucknell University; David L. Silverstein, University of Kentucky

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Chemical Engineering

Format:Final: Export the video to a common electronic format (.mp4, .mpg, or .avi, for example) and submit toDr. Vigeant either on CD / DVD or memory-stick. Hand in a cover sheet indicating: a) an outline of theanswers to the four points addressed in the video b) an introduction aimed at me explaining why this isimportant. Plan to share your work in class by showing the video to your classmates.Timeline: - Wed, 3/28: Initial personal reflection due. - Wed, 4/4: One page summary plus storyboard/script. - Wed, 4/18: Rough-cut (un/semi-edited video footage) due for feedback; feedback on other teams’ rough-cut due on Friday, 4/20 (email directly, cc-ing Vigeant) - Thurs, 4/26: Final project due, by email

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Perspectives and Approaches to Teaching Simulation and Design-Based Courses

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Chemical Engineering

A B C D E F G H I J K ABET Outcome  Figure 10. Respondents citing use of the capstone design sequence as part of their program’s ABET outcomesassessment process during 2011-12. Respondents indicated whether the outcome was assessed in their course, andthen were asked to identify outcomes which were assessed extensively in the course. Outcomes are: (a) an ability toapply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering, (b) an ability to design and conduct experiments, as wellas to analyze and

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"How Do We Compare?" - Students, Case Studies, and Learning Approaches

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christi P Patton Luks, University of Tulsa

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Chemical Engineering

Paper ID #6939Comparing a Modified Problem-Based Learning Approach To a TraditionalApproach to Teaching Heat TransferDr. Christi P Patton Luks, University of Tulsa Dr. Christi Patton Luks is an applied associate professor of Chemical Engineering at the University of Tulsa. Her degrees include a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Texas A&M, a M.S. in Applied Mathematics from TU, and a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from TU. She is involved with AIChE and ASEE locally and nationally. Page 23.309.1

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Grasping the "Concept"

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Katharyn E. K. Nottis, Bucknell University; Margot A Vigeant, Bucknell University; Michael J. Prince, Bucknell University; Ana Gabriela Aguilera Silva, Bucknell University

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Chemical Engineering

area, were provided to the participating professors at thebeginning of the semester along with homework and concept questions. Activities for ReactionRate versus Reaction Equilibrium were not available in the early part of this investigation sothose doing the activities initially were given eight activities. Two activities were designed forReversibility.Both activities designed for Reversibility involve computer simulations and are meant to clearlyshow that most realistic situations are irreversible. There is a Mixing Simulation and a PumpSimulation. Appendix B provides more details about these two inquiry-based activities.The participants completed an electronic version of the Concept Inventory for EngineeringThermodynamics (CIET) during the

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"Modular" Learning

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jacqueline Gartner Ph.D., Washington State University; David Finkel, Washington State University; Bernard J. Van Wie, Washington State University; Olusola Adesope, Washington State University-Pullman; Shane A. Brown P.E., Washington State University; Justin William Atkinson

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Chemical Engineering

protocol with the concepts listed and corresponding questions related to eachconcept asked of each interviewee. The letter in brackets before each question identifies whichcategory of Bloom’s hierarchy the question addresses: K – knowledge, C – comprehension, A –application. Interview ProtocolConcept Questions AskedFlow Regimes A) [K] What are the main regimes of flow? B) [C] Can you provide a detailed answer on how they are different?Concepts: C) [C] Draw a representative section of pipe containing each type of• Laminar and flow and explain the differences. Turbulent Flow• Convective and Viscous Forces• Transition in

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Grasping the "Concept"

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sayara Saliyeva, Nazarbayev University; Dinara McLaughlin; Moulay Rachid Babaa, Nazarbayev University; Hella Tokos, Nazarbayev University; Stefaan Jan Rogier Simons, University College London; Sarim Naji Al Zubaidy, Nazarbayev University; Joseph A. Menicucci Jr., Nazarbayev University

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given a pre-course learning styles assessment using Felder and Silverman’s Index ofLearning Styles13 as well as a pre-course and post-course questionnaire that asked students toevaluate ten statements about their own perceptions of learning. Of these ten statements, threewere designed specifically to address student perceptions of learning possibly addressed by Page 23.700.8concept tests:Statement A: I need to understand the underlying concept before I can calculate an answer to aproblem using an equation.Statement B: I learn more from a correct answer than I do from an incorrect answer.Statement C: I like solving conceptual problems more than

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Real and Virtual - "New" Approaches to Teaching "Old" Courses

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jason M. Keith, Mississippi State University; Gerald C Nelson, Mississippi State University; Abby Thompson, Mississippi State University ; John Louis Gazzini, Nimbus Mobile LLC; Read Sprabery, Computer Engineering at Mississippi State University

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Chemical Engineering

Paper ID #6278A Heat Conduction iPhone and iPad App for Engineering EducationDr. Jason M. Keith, Mississippi State University Dr. Jason M. Keith is a professor within and the director of the Dave C. Swalm School of Chemical Engi- neering at Mississippi State University. He is also holder of the Earnest W. Deavenport, Jr. Chair. Prior to joining Mississippi State University, Dr. Keith was employed at Michigan Technological University. Dr. Keith has received numerous teaching and research awards, most notably the Raymond W. Fahien Award from the Chemical Engineering Division of the American Society for Engineering

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Using Communication and Writing Techniques to Improve Student Learning

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shannon Ciston, University of California, Berkeley; Sean Poust, University of California-Berkeley

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Chemical Engineering

Paper ID #7152Authenticity Promotes Student Engagement and Learning in a Stand-AloneTechnical Communications CourseDr. Shannon Ciston, University of California, Berkeley Dr. Shannon Ciston is a lecturer in the Chemical Engineering Department at the University of Califor- nia, Berkeley, where she teaches courses in technical communications, first-year design, and pedagogy. Dr. Ciston holds degrees in Chemical Engineering from Northwestern University and Illinois Institute of Technology. Her research interests include aspects of engineering student experience, identity, and motivation, especially among first-year students and

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Real and Virtual - "New" Approaches to Teaching "Old" Courses

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Darinka del Carmen Ramirez, Tecnológico de Monterrey (ITESM), México; Manuel E Macías, ITESM, Campus Monterrey

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Chemical Engineering

Paper ID #8178Solving Material Balance Problems at Unsteady State using a Remote Labo-ratory in the classroomDr. Darinka del Carmen Ramirez, Tecnol´ogico de Monterrey (ITESM), M´exico Dr. Darinka del Carmen Ram´ırez Hern´andez has been a professor in the Chemical Engineering Depart- ment of Tecnol´ogico de Monterrey (ITESM) in Campus Monterrey, M´exico since 1996. She also works on the Virtual Laboratory Project at ITESM. Dr. Ram´ırez earned a Ph.D. in Innovation in Education from ITESM in 2011, an M.S. in Chemical Engineering from ITESM in 1989, and a B.S. in Biochemical Engi- neering from IT La Paz in 1987. She teaches to

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"Modular" Learning

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Chemical Engineering

approach used in class is to start with configurations of simple distillation columns (one feedstream and two product streams), and then progress to more complex column arrangements.Specifically, distillation column sequences with simple distillation columns are presented as amethod for separating ternary mixtures. This is a base case scenario shows how two or threecolumns may be sequenced to separate three compounds, as shown in Figure 1a. In this casethere is no thermal coupling between the columns, and each column has a reboiler and acondenser. A A, B A

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"Modular" Learning

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Matthew Cooper, North Carolina State University - Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

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Chemical Engineering

variables on a singlemeasured dependent variable. This dependent variable can be catalyst productivity, income,blood pressure or any similar quantitative property. DOE (also known as experimental design) isa structured approach used to establish and quantify causality relationships between independentvariables (factors), as well as their interaction effects, and the outcome of an experiment. TheDOE approach can be applied broadly to many fields outside of engineering, including finance,health and social sciences9.To illustrate the DOE method, suppose that you are planning a series of experiments thatinvestigate the effect of three independent variables (A, B and C) on a measured response (Y). Afirst impression may be to vary each of A, B and C one

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Bringing Industrial Applications into the Classroom

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Zenaida Otero Gephardt, Rowan University; C. Stewart Slater, Rowan University; Stephanie Farrell, Rowan University; Mariano Javier Savelski, Rowan University

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Chemical Engineering

. • Pharmaceutical principles b) The probable oral lethal dose of diethylene glycol is 0.5 g/kg weight. Determine the human weight for which this dose would be fatal. – Unique concern: FDA safeguards and regulation c) Explain why this would be dangerous even if the patient was well above – Institutional memory/history this weight. d) Develop a chronological list showing the wrong steps taken and the • Based on an actual case corrective actions necessary that would have prevented this. Discuss

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Grasping the "Concept"

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rajesh V Shende, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

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liquid flows down an inclined plane surface in a steady fully developed laminar film ofthickness ‘h’ as shown in Figure 1. Analyze this flow system by assuming that there is no ‘z’velocity component, no variation in fluid property in ‘z’ direction and pressure and gravity termsare non-zero and answer the following. a) Which co-ordinate system will you take into Y account? b) Is there a need to write equations for all velocity components? If not, then which X ones you consider as non-zero? c) What typical

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Using Communication and Writing Techniques to Improve Student Learning

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kevin D. Dahm, Rowan University; Stephanie Farrell, Rowan University

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Chemical Engineering

Outstanding Teaching Medal and the 2005 Quinn Award for experiential learning. Stephanie has conducted workshops on a variety of topics including effective teaching, inductive teaching strategies and the use of experiments and demonstrations to enhance learning. Page 23.467.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013Abstract This paper describes a one‐semester study in which students in a course on material balances were required to write abstracts for homework problems.  Students were assigned weekly homework assignments which consisted of problems assigned from the course textbook

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Chemical Engineering Poster Session & Unit Operations Lab Bazaar

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Arthur Felse, Northwestern University

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Chemical Engineering

://www.engr.washington.edu/caee/CAEE%20final%20report%2020101102.pdf. Last accessed March 26, 2013.6. Knapp, R. Collective (Team) Learning Process Models: A Conceptual Review. Human Resource Development Review, 9, 285-299 (2010).7. Ohri, A. J., and Olds, B. M. Situated Engineering Learning: Bridging Engineering Education Research and the Learning Sciences, J. Eng. Ed., 100, 151-185 (2011).8. Survey: How Leading Firms Manage Regulatory Change, Chemical Week Magazine, Nov. 2 (2009).9. Regulatory Compliance Predicted to be a Major Driver of Competitive Advantage. http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/regulatory-compliance-predicted-to-be-a-major-driver-of- competitive-advantage-69070552.html. Last accessed March 26, 2013.10. AIChE100: A Century of

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Chemical Engineering Poster Session & Unit Operations Lab Bazaar

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Chemical Engineering

. Where is the pressure greatest in a batch distillation column?  a. Top (condenser)  b. Just above the center  c. Just below the center  d. Bottom (reboiler) Answers:  1) At higher pressures, there are more frequent collisions between molecules, resulting in more transient “dimer”‐ type structures being formed. Solution boiling point and latent heat are increased due to the increased molecular  interactions. The opposite takes place for reduced pressures  Page 23.1252.11 2) Less energy is required to vaporize the MCH.  The

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Grasping the "Concept"

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Adrienne R Minerick, Michigan Technological University

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Chemical Engineering

. Feedbackprovided back to students is discussed briefly, but was tailored to each individual project, whichis difficult to describe in a manuscript such as this one. Lastly, qualitative student assessmentsare provided. Page 23.1061.3Course structure & Role of concept development projectsIt is widely touted that the use of research ideas can create excitement for learning in theclassroom8-12. The primary course goals were to a) enhance student familiar with small-scaletechnology with a focus on biomedical diagnostic applications, and b) to develop basicinformation synthesis skills essential for research within a single semester. The course coveredboth