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Cultivating Community, Wellness, and Character Development

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Victoria E Goodrich, University of Notre Dame

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

research focuses on student belonging in engineering classrooms, hands-on learning, and team/group dynamics. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Material and Energy Balances AND Character Development: an investigation of student responses to intentional virtue education in a traditional chemical engineering courseAbstractEngineering education has long held that along with cultivating engineers with solid technicalskills, programs must also develop students to be safe, ethical, and community engagedprofessionals. This has been emphasized time and again through professional organizationsacross all engineering disciplines and within the ABET accreditation structure

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Safety and Sustainability in the ChE Classroom

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Adam T Melvin, Clemson University; Michael J. Ardoline, Louisiana State University and A&M College

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

and Biomolecular Engineering at Clemson University in the fall of 2023.Michael J. Ardoline, Louisiana State University and A&M College ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024Development of a learning module to teach chemical engineering students aboutmoral reasoning in the context of process safety.AbstractIncorporating ethics and ethical decision-making into the chemical engineering curriculum hasalways been a challenge given that much of this theory is covered outside of engineering, usuallyin philosophy departments. Nevertheless, moral reasoning has been a component of ABETevaluations for years which means that we need to identify how we can teach and assess therelevant components. Recent work

Conference Session

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

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Taryn Melkus Bayles, University of Pittsburgh; Joaquin Rodriguez, University of Pittsburgh; Robert Enick

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

Design pillar course iscomplemented by a two-credit Safety and Ethics course. The block-schedule curriculum doesnot add more credits compared to a traditional curriculum, but instead uses the hours moreeffectively through restructuring (e.g., combining two separate thermodynamics courses offeredin consecutive terms into a single thermodynamics pillar course). This provides larger blocks oftime for students to actively engage in learning in the classroom with the support of the instructorand allows for a hands-on unit operations laboratory experience for five consecutive semestersfor the students in parallel with their core courses.Table 1 provides the sequence of courses and labs which make up our core curriculum. Moredetails on the structure

Conference Session

Chemical Engineering Division (ChED) Poster Session

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Taryn Melkus Bayles, University of Pittsburgh; Joaquin Rodriguez, University of Pittsburgh; Robert Enick

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

, alumni network, team and leadership skills development, global awareness, sustainability, and diversity, equity and inclusion.Robert Enick ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 How We Incorporate the Impact of Engineering Solutions in Global, Economic, Environmental and Social ContextsIntroductionThe ABET student outcomes (2) “the ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions thatmeet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety and welfare, as well as global,cultural, social, environmental and economic factors” and (4) “ability to recognize ethical andprofessional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgements, which mustconsider

Conference Session

Joint Session: Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division and Chemical Division

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chris Barr, University of Michigan; Sarah A Wilson, University of Kentucky; Janie Brennan, Washington University in St. Louis; Joanne Beckwith Maddock, Carnegie Mellon University; Tracy L. Carter, Northeastern University; Samira Azarin Azarin; Amy J. Karlsson, University of Maryland

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED), Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

. The results provide insight intothe prioritization of laboratory learning outcomes and allow the redesign of laboratory courses tobetter align with the skills and attributes desired from all three stakeholder groups.IntroductionOver the last decade, many surveys and studies have considered the future of chemicalengineering and its alignment with industry expectations [4], resulting in changes to ABETrequirements [5] (specifically towards process safety education [6] and ethics and socialresponsibility [7]). A larger picture of chemical engineering modernization was the focus of arecent National Academies report entitled “New Directions for Chemical Engineering”, whichexplored research and undergraduate educational program updates [8

Conference Session

Preparing Future Chemical Engineers

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniela Galatro, University of Toronto; Sourojeet Chakraborty, Johns Hopkins University

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

, timemanagement, leadership, ethical principles, and interpersonal skills. In alignment withaccreditation requirements, we can visualize this mapping by adding components in core coursesthroughout the curriculum (e.g., assignments) and planning for or reinforcing dedicated courses(e.g., communication skills and machine learning within chemical process simulation). A designspine within our UG Chem Eng curriculum would require, therefore, a critical path of coursespreparing students for the capstone project, fed by technical and soft skills acquired in core andoptional courses, while adding assignments/projects in core and optional courses, for dedicatedunit operations and reaction systems. An example of implementing non-traditional technical skillsand

Conference Session

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

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bethany Jean Klemetsrud, P.E., University of North Dakota; Frank M. Bowman, University of North Dakota

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Diversity

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

how people who historically resided in the Northern Great Plains helpedinsulate their homes (using snow, sod, animal hides, etc.) show how innovative Indigenouspeoples and homesteaders were able to adapt to this area before indoor heating improvements.Oil pipeline: One highly contentious issue within the Upper Midwest is the construction andreplacement of oil pipelines, most recently the Dakota Access Pipeline and Enbridge Line 3.Most students have some direct experience or knowledge of the protests surrounding theseprojects, yet often do not have the complete engineering and/or cultural understanding to fullyunderstand the complexity of the issues. Within both an engineering ethics course and a fluidscourse this topic is discussed. In the

Conference Session

Leveraging AI and Computational Tools for Enhanced Learning

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Betul Bilgin, The University of Illinois at Chicago; Christopher V.H.-H. Chen, Columbia University; Stephanie Butler Velegol, The Pennsylvania State University

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

experience, perceived reliability of AI-generated content, and the extentto which AI aligns with their learning goals [9-12]. Moreover, concerns about the accuracy of AIoutputs and ethical considerations, such as potential biases in AI algorithms, have been raised byboth students and educators [13-16].Studies involving generative AI tools in STEM education suggest a mixed response: studentsappreciate the efficiency and accessibility of AI tools but remain cautious about over-reliance andthe lack of critical evaluation skills when using AI-generated solutions. This highlights the needfor educational interventions that not only incorporate AI tools but also teach students how tocritically evaluate and effectively integrate these technologies into

Conference Session

WIP: Student Success and Sustainability

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christopher V.H.-H. Chen, Columbia University; Courtney Pfluger, Northeastern University

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Diversity

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

the global context in their work [1]. This involves acknowledging and respectingcultural differences in design, implementation, and decision-making processes. Developing thesecompetencies provides and supports effective communication which is crucial for globalcollaboration. Engineers need to be adept at expressing complex technical concepts in a way thatis understandable across different cultures and backgrounds.Global competencies provide a scaffold to work in diverse teams, bringing together individualswith different skills, backgrounds, and cultural perspectives to address global challenges.Providing educational learning opportunities in social responsibility through ethical decision-making is important as it aligns with ethical

Conference Session

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

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Laura P. Ford, The University of Tulsa; Jennifer Cole, Northwestern University; Kevin D. Dahm, Rowan University; Bruce K. Vaughen, American Institute of Chemical Engineers; Marnie V. Jamieson, University of Alberta, Canada; Luke Landherr, Northeastern University; David L. Silverstein, P.E., University of Kentucky; Troy J. Vogel, University of Notre Dame; Christy Wheeler West, University of South Alabama; Stephen W. Thiel, University of Cincinnati

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

flow diagrams Process safety Process simulation Product design Figure 22. Coverage of technical topics in the capstone design experienceA similar question asked about the coverage of professional skills in the capstone designexperience (Figure 23). Only professional communication and teamwork skills are covered in-depth at 40% or more of responding institutions. Teamwork and ethics were both taught at amajority of institutions in 2012 [1], but most of these topics were not on the survey then. All ofthe topics listed are covered at least lightly in a majority of responding institutions exceptnegotiating skills, which was also low on the topics taught list in 2012

Conference Session

Laboratory and Research Skill Development

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ashlee N. Ford Versypt, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Jeffrey R. Errington, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; David A. Kofke, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Maura Sepesy, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Mark T. Swihart, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

(nine full pages with the required sections= 100%). Students submit intermediate drafts of report sections during the semester to providesome structured accountability for progress.Content requirements for the written report include the following: • Title • Abstract • Introduction o Background o Broader Impacts (societal impact, ethics, safety, environment, and other contemporary issues) • Materials and Methods • Results • Discussion • Conclusions • References (use EndNote: all author names, article title, journal title, volume, page numbers, year). Generally, ACS, IEEE, or NIH are reasonable scientific reference styles in EndNote.Note that within the Introduction section of

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)

an environment ofunprecedented change, so their curriculum needs to prepare them for these social, cultural, andtechnical challenges.In a 2017 review of the academic literature on climate change education strategies by Monroe etal., the authors identified increases in curricular guidelines that address climate change,coinciding with increased interest in and funding for climate education [3]. ABET incorporatessustainability and ethics in criterion 3, in student outcome 2: “an ability to apply engineeringdesign to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety,and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors” andoutcome 4: “an ability to recognize ethical and

Conference Session

Leveraging AI and Computational Tools for Enhanced Learning

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carlo Bato Galicia, Cebu Institute of Technology - University

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

learners, canfoster a more personalized learning experience. A key aspect of this is targetedfeedback, which plays a vital role in student development. This study presents astrategy that enables instructors in chemical engineering courses to create bespokeproblem sets and solutions tailored for their students. Ethical AI use and intellectualproperty contributions are discussed extensively in the text. The issues consideredwere (1) bias in AI-generated problem statements; (2) academic integrity andplagiarism; (3) data privacy and student information; (4) openness and explanation;(5) intellectual property and copyright; and most importantly, (6) the general frameworkfor ethical use of AI in engineering education.This approach leverages Python

Conference Session

WiP: Student Identity, Support, and Success

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yuexin Liu, Texas A&M University; Behbood Ben Zoghi P.E., Southern Methodist University

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

bothscalable and personalized to individual needs. The incorporation of anonymity protocols ensuresthat personal data is protected, fostering trust among participants. However, challenges such asFigure 2: Model performance comparison for Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) label prediction. Thechart compares ROC-AUC and accuracy scores across various machine learning models.ensuring widespread adoption and addressing ethical considerations remain.The framework provides a forward-thinking approach for academic institutions seeking toimplement modern mental health support systems. It offers actionable, data-driven insights thatcan inform institutional policies and identify students who may be vulnerable to mental healthchallenges. Moreover, the system’s

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WiP: Student Identity, Support, and Success

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

May Lim, The University of New South Wales; Sumiko Iida, UNSW Sydney; Ghislain Bournival

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

facilities, online resources, and services through the institution's library, makerspace,and laboratory. Ethical approval for the study was obtained from University of New South WalesHuman Research Ethics Committee prior to data collection (Project Reference Number:HC200047). Student participants were informed of the study’s purpose and their rights, andwritten informed consent was obtained from 69 students.AI Analysis of Student Teams Meeting TranscriptsDESN2000 was delivered in person but students are required to meet outside of class to plan andcomplete their project tasks throughout the term. Geographic and scheduling constraints meantin-person meetings can be challenging for some students as UNSW Sydney is a commutercampus. Most student teams

Conference Session

Chemical Engineering Division (ChED) Technical Session 10: Teaming and Professional Skills

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Abishek Sekhar; Peter Neal, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia; Sarah Grundy, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia

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Diversity

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

fewer than 5 minutes. For the second phase of the project, subjective questions were added after each section. 3. Survey Development: The survey was built on Google Surveys, using the question bank created. The format of the questions was tailored according to the level of specificity that was needed. The survey was reviewed and approved by our institution’s human research ethics committee. 4. Validation: The final survey was reviewed internally and then tested with a sample audience of 3 students. Feedback collected from the test audience was reviewed, analysed, and used to revise the survey. 5. Rollout: The survey was initially taken by a third-year chemical engineering class and

Conference Session

Honoring the Legacy of Lisa Bullard: A View of the Present and Future

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Taryn Melkus Bayles, University of Pittsburgh; Emily R Kerr, University of Pittsburgh

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

methods of engineering; introduce skills which are basic to engineering; and acquaintstudents with the interaction of skills, techniques, logic, ethical responsibility[2], and creativity inengineering problem formulation and solving. Although the curriculum is common, the actualschedule for each student is based on their incoming background and their anticipated major. Thescience and general education requirements are the same regardless of whether they enter the FirstYear Engineering Program or as a first-year student or as a transfer student. Upon the successfulcompletion of the first-year curriculum, students choose their major from any of the tendepartments or programs.First year students (and transfer students) also participate in an

Conference Session

WIP: Student Success and Sustainability

Collection

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)

related production process (2) Account for environmental, safety and applicable regulatory issues in designing a product (2) Recognize and analyze professional situations requiring ethical decisions with global context (4)Teams and Project SupportAt the beginning of an academic year, students were asked to rank preferences of ChE topicssuch as food, consumer goods, human health, energy, sustainability, etc. In the 2023-2024academic year, a new type of project option was added: developing a new in-class demo and/oractivity to help students learn ChE

Conference Session

WiP: Gen AI, Mixed Reality, and Simulations

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jonathan Verrett, University of British Columbia, Vancouver

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

purpose of the survey both in class and through course announcementson the learning management system. No incentive was provided to students filling in the survey.The survey was anonymous, with no way of tracking respondents. The study was reviewed andapproved by the institutional research ethics board, ID # H24-03237. The list of questionsprovided in the survey as well as closed-ended question answer choices are provided in anappendix at the end of this publication. The survey was adapted from a previous study focusingon Gen. AI usage in capstone design courses [8].36 responses were received of which 32 appeared to be fully completed. The 4 incompleteresponses were removed from the analysis as they did not provide sufficient data for

Conference Session

Promoting Inclusivity and Broadening Participation

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Betul Bilgin, The University of Illinois at Chicago

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Diversity

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

of a wider range of ethical implications and societal impacts. Byembracing DEI, the engineering discipline is better positioned to tackle the grand challenges ofour time, from climate change to equitable access to technology, with solutions that are as variedand complex as the issues themselves [14], [15]. In essence, the integration of DEI into theengineering discipline enhances the field's ability to generate transformative solutions that areequitable, sustainable, and reflective of the needs of all segments of society. It is not just an idealto aspire to but a practical necessity for the continued relevance and progress of the engineeringprofession.Chemical Engineering, like many engineering fields, grapples with the underrepresentation

Conference Session

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

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew Lucian Alexander, P.E., Texas A&M University, Kingsville

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Diversity

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

specific SOs will beintroduced or reinforced, and thus serve as formative assessment. Assessment in I- and R-designated courses are performed each year, while A-designated courses are assessed once everytwo years. SOs 1 through 3 are assessed in the first year, and SOs 4 through 7 are assessed in thesecond year of the two-year cycle. I-designated courses are all sophomore and first-semesterjunior level courses, while the R-designated courses are second-semester junior level courses.Those SOs that can be more challenging to assess in typical lecture courses, namely SO 2(design), SO 3 (communications), SO 4 (ethics and professional responsibility) and SO 5(teamwork), were concentrated for assessment in courses with design projects (Introduction

Conference Session

WIP: Student Success and Sustainability

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mechteld Veltman Hillsley, Penn State University; Karen A High, Clemson University; Stephanie Butler Velegol, Penn State University; Michael John Janik, Penn State University; Jennifer S. Brown, Clemson University

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

in aggregateto the Penn State research team as long as the groups were large enough to remain unidentifiablein order to support ethical validity of this work. We feel that having our research partners atClemson send out invitations to the survey helped boost the response rate significantly, and weachieved a 75% response rate from our faculty.Regarding the growth mindset statements (restated below) results show that faculty somewhatdisagree with (1), are neutral/somewhat disagree with (2), and disagree with (3). There is a largestandard deviation with these responses, especially for (2). Although faculty believe, on average,that all students can learn chemical engineering, faculty feel that some inherent intelligence orskill is needed

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WiP: Gen AI, Mixed Reality, and Simulations

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Xiaoye Michael Wang; Jackie Anjie Liu, University of British Columbia, Vancouver; TImothy Welsh, University of Toronto; Ariel Chan, University of Toronto

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

studyto more rigorously evaluate its effectiveness. For instance, incorporating A/B testing could providerobust evidence of v-UOL’s impact on students’ preparation for lab courses. After the preliminary pilotstudy, the system is considered user-friendly and safe and with the ethic approval by the universitycommittee, we are extending the study to large student body, involving over 150 third-year chemicalengineering students enrolled in the UOL course, who will voluntarily participate in different pre-labexercises. These exercises will include traditional paper-based SOP and P&ID training, as well as screen-and VR-based v-UOL applications. The study will then evaluate the student’s performance, learningeffectiveness, memory retention and

Conference Session

Chemical Engineering Division (ChED) Poster Session

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer Fiegel, The University of Iowa; Charles Stanier, The University of Iowa

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

the lungs and on the skin. More recently, she began conducting research in engineering education with a focus on the development of engineering students as effective learners and ethical thinkers.Charles Stanier, The University of Iowa ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 WiP: Empowering TAs through Metacognitive and Communication Skills DevelopmentIntroductionThis paper presents a structured approach to teaching assistant (TA) training in a chemicalengineering department at an R1 university, tailored primarily for undergraduate TAs. Theinitiative was conceived in the 2021-2022 academic year, when a committee of faculty andstudents consolidated feedback

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WiP: Student Identity, Support, and Success

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chris Norfolk, Clemson University; Adam T Melvin, Clemson University; Braulio Andres Ortega Quesada, Clemson University

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

Thermodynamics – Ideal Gas Non-Reactive Mass Balances Law & Other Equations of Renewable Energy Sector State Reactive Mass Balances Engineering Ethics Defense Industry Process Flow Diagrams Basic ProgrammingPrevious work has shown that of the various identity constructs– interest in the subject area,recognition (i.e., the beliefs that they are seen as a good student in the subject area by their peers,parents, and faculty), and performance / competence beliefs (i.e., beliefs in the ability to performwell and understand concepts) [1] – the strongest direct path to the construction of anengineering identity is recognition [2]; however, performance / competence

Conference Session

Chemical Engineering Division (ChED) Technical Session 1: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in ChE

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kavitha Chintam, Northwestern University; Alexis N. Prybutok, University of Washington; Willa Brenneis; Jonathan M. Chan; Joie Green; Ruihan Li; Meagan Olsen; Sapna L. Ramesh; Carolyn E. Ramirez; Dhanvi Ram Vemulapalli; Jennifer Cole, Northwestern University

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justice are connected: • General engineering and social justice o Free Radicals “Science Under the Scope” [21] o Donna Riley’s Engineering and Social Justice book [22] o Caroline Baillie’s “Engineering and Social Justice” chapter [23] o ASEE workshop on the “Foundations of Social Justice for Engineers” [24] • Specific case studies in fields o Case study bioengineering ethics “SUMO-1” [25] o Coded Bias documentary [26] o Nicholas Sakellariou’s “A Framework for Social Justice in Renewable Energy Engineering” chapter [27]This area is emerging. There are several scholars documenting their attempts at adding socialjustice to the engineering courses [28]–[31], though

Conference Session

Chemical Engineering Division (ChED) Poster Session

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Maureen Tang, Drexel University; Tamara Galoyan Galoyan; Shannon Capps

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

range, considering the typical pass/failcutoff of 50%. Neither a course failure ratenor a course passing cutoff of 20% feltacceptable to the authors.Remedial work is a commonly accepted Figure 1: Midterm scores immediately after return fromsolution for struggling students to improve online teaching.their grades. However, simply askingstudents to submit exam corrections or to complete alternative problems is vulnerable toacademic dishonesty, which violates ethical codes and diminishes effectiveness. On the otherextreme, individually coaching students is not feasible for most faculty. Similarly, alternativegrading schemes or replacing traditional exams with mixed assessment methods rarely

Conference Session

Chemical Engineering Division (ChED) Poster Session

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joe Woo, Lafayette College

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Diversity

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

case studies in undergraduate courses can be developed.As the impacts of climate change have continued to evolve and manifest over the past fewdecades, there is also a growing need to develop more nuanced and expansive discourse aroundenvironmental topics. [1] Due to their complexity, the social, ethical, and justice elements ofenvironmental issues often take a secondary role to more economic or policy-based motivations(loss of product, emission/release standards, etc.) in these discussions, which may result in theunintentional erasure or lack of apparent attention to the socially disadvantaged groups whom aredisproportionately affected. [2]–[4] As such, when creating new materials for environmentally-focused chemical engineering coursework

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

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jiamin Zhang, University of California, Riverside; John Ellington Byars, Auburn University; Eric Burkholder, Auburn University

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

design. Her research focuses on developing assessments to measure problem-solving skills of students. She is also interested in incorporating training of ethics into engineering education and understanding how students learn most effectively.John Ellington Byars, Auburn UniversityProf. Eric Burkholder, Auburn University Eric Burkholder is an Assistant Professor in the departments of physics and chemical engineering at Auburn University. He completed a PhD in chemical engineering at the California Institute of Technology studying the physics of soft active matter. He then transitioned into STEM education research during his time as a postdoc at Stanford Univeristy. Eric’s research focuses on the intersections of

Conference Session

Innovations in Experiments and Modeling

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert P. Hesketh, Rowan University; Barnabas Gao, Rowan University; Kirti M Yenkie, Rowan University; Swapana Subbarao Jerpoth, Rowan University; David Anthony Theuma, Rowan University; Sean Curtis, Rowan University; Michael Fracchiolla, Rowan University; C. Stewart Slater, Rowan University; Mariano Javier Savelski, Rowan University; Steven Roth, Rowan University; Emma Marie Padros, Rowan University

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plant.This study seeks not just to improve the efficiency of operations and the quality of products butalso to significantly aid in pollution prevention, thereby minimizing waste and the environmentalimpact at the industrial facility. By decreasing the volume of new products required for thoroughflushing, we minimize commingling of oils, leading to conservation of resources while stillattaining desired product purity. Such an approach aligns with broader objectives of pollutionprevention, sustainable and ethical industrial practices. Figure 1:Multiproduct Pipeline Network of Lube Oil Industry (This representation details the various products “P#1-5” processed through the "Drum Fill Line").2.1 Pilot Plant DesignThe pilot plant was aimed