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

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joaquin Rodriguez, University of Pittsburgh; Schohn L. Shannon, University of Pittsburgh; Michael McMahon; Hseen Baled

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Paper ID #38836Process Control Laboratory Projects: Technical Training, TeamDevelopment, and Global CollaborationDr. Joaquin Rodriguez, University of Pittsburgh 2018+ University of Pittsburgh. Chemical and Petroleum Engineering Department. Assistant Professor. Teaching track. 1999-2018. Universidad Monteavila (Caracas, Venezuela). Founder, Academic Coordinator (1999-2004), Vice-Chancellor for Academic Affairs (2004-2005), Chancellor (2005-20015), President of High Studies Center (2015-2017) 1983-1998. Petroleos de Venezuela. Research Center (Caracas, Venezuela). Professional Engineer (1983- 87). Project Leader

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Improving Student Problem Solving and Performance

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alyssa Powell, University of California, San Diego; Justin Paul Opatkiewicz, University of California, San Diego

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the University of California, San Diego has integrated agroup project analyzing a chemical processing plant throughout the curriculum. The goal of theproject is to tie together concepts in the core courses, which can otherwise appear disconnected.Students first analyze the chemical plant in Material and Energy Balances. They then build uponthat analysis using the material they learn in Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics, ChemicalReaction Engineering, Separation Processes, Chemical Process Dynamics and Control, and,finally, in the capstone Chemical Plant and Process Design course.This paper presents quantitative and qualitative survey results from students at different stages inthe curriculum. A 5-point Likert scale was used to evaluate the

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Laboratory and Research Skill Development

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Carlos Landaverde Alvarado, University of Texas at Austin

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and develop the capabilities required in the professional practice of engineering. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Project-Based Learning and Industry Collaborations to Integrate Process Safety in an Undergraduate Chemical Engineering LaboratoryINTRODUCTIONProcess safety education is a key aspect of a chemical engineer’s training that focuses onidentifying hazards, managing risks, and preventing accidents [1]–[3]. The practice of laboratoryand process safety in engineering courses offers multiple educational benefits and opportunitiesto help the professional development of students[2], [4], [5]: (1) it introduces students to theapplication of their chemical engineering knowledge to

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WIP: Classroom Innovations

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Carlos Landaverde Alvarado, University of Texas at Austin; Emily Mellen, University of Texas at Austin; Amanda Nguyen, University of Texas at Austin

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sustainability efforts within her campus, she is also actively involved in Outreach programs regarding service and mentorship in the community. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 WIP: Creating Recycled Products to Incorporate Sustainability Projects in the Undergraduate Chemical Engineering LaboratoriesBackground and MotivationThe core purpose of the University of Texas at Austin is to transform lives for the benefit ofsociety [1]. This purpose entails a commitment to the continuous advancement of ourcommunities through research and innovation. Our research motivation stems from this purpose.We believe this commitment must involve the creation of

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WIP: Student Success and Sustainability

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Inclusivity, Mentorship, and Entrepreneurial Thinking

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joaquin Rodriguez, University of Pittsburgh

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Diversity

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some type of participation in capstone design projects, as industrialcollaborators [1], sometimes as industry liaisons in real-world projects [2], or as industrialadvisors to meet with students and review their reports, or industrial partners pitching projectsfor students’ choice, attending, and grading final presentations, or invitees for special topics (i.e.,safety, team building, PI&Ds) [1].2.0 Project Description2.1 An initiative inserted in the capstone course for chemical engineers.Teaching the capstone course for chemical engineers (generally a process design course) isalways very challenging. Students come with the expectation of wrapping up all that they werelearning in college and projecting their application in the upcoming jobs

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

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Zuyi Huang, Villanova University

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environmental, economic, and social considerations whenwe design control systems. While fossil energy will be used up in the future, converting solarenergy to electric energy provides one potential solution to sustain the growth of the worldpopulation. The batteries play an essential role in electric energy storage, especially for electricvehicles (e.g., Tesla EV). The switch from traditional energy resources to renewable energy bringschallenges and opportunities to chemical engineers who generally work in the oil & gas industry.To make students aware of these challenges and opportunities, a project was developed in thecourse of Chemical Process Control, which is the last required course taken by senior students inChemical and Biological

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

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mariajose Castellanos, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Neha B. Raikar, University of Maryland, Baltimore County

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

Mariajose Castellanos1 and Neha Raikar1 1 Department of Chemical, Biochemical, and Environmental Engineering University of Maryland, Baltimore CountyIntroduction/MotivationNovel practices are being implemented that deviate from the typical in-class instruction with anemphasis on applying classroom learning to real-world situations. Internships are a great way toenable the implementation of this objective. They provide hands-on experience and help connectthe subject matter to practical applications. In experiential learning, students learn by doing andreflect on their learning [1]. Creative projects can help accomplish this goal. In this work, webring the benefits of the internship experience to the

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

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Erick S. Vasquez, University of Dayton; Kelly Bohrer, University of Dayton; Matthew Dewitt, University of Dayton; Soubantika Palchoudhury

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interests are community-based learning, open-ended laboratory experi- ments, teamwork, collaborative and active learning, and Transport Phenomena computational modeling.Kelly Bohrer, University of Dayton Kelly Bohrer is the Executive Director of the ETHOS Center, a community engagement center connecting students, faculty, and staff with NGOˆa C™s around the world for technical projects as part of immersions, teaching, and scholarly activity. She also is thDr. Matthew Dewitt, University of Dayton Matthew DeWitt is a Distinguished Research Engineer at the University of Dayton Research Institute. He received his B.S. in chemical engineering from The Ohio State University and his Ph.D. in chemical engineering from

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Desen Sevi Özkan, University of Connecticut; Monika Crowl, University of Connecticut

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for the course design. Building new context-richcourses can be a challenge that is often underestimated and undervalued [3-5]. Ultimately, wedesigned the course to prepare students for their senior engineering design experience through alocally informed engineering design project based on interviews with sustainability andeducation stakeholders. Through this work, we developed three objectives of the course: (1) helpstudents bridge their theoretical knowledge of energy with their understanding of the localenergy infrastructure, (2) give students the opportunity to apply sustainability concepts withinthe chemical engineering framework, and (3) analyze the economic, social, and technical impactsof engineering decision-making.IntroductionAs many

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

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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biggerpicture, we set the students up for success at university and beyond.2. Formulation of the ProjectThe Chemical Engineering department at our university has been actively involved in researchand partnerships with diverse industries, federal/state agencies, and foundations. Ourcollaborations with Nestle, Campbells, Domino Sugar, Pfizer, AstraZeneca, ExxonMobil,Sunoco, Dupont, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Pennakem, Bristol Myers Squibb,Valero Energy Corporation, Novartis, U.S. Department of Energy, and U.S. Army has been veryfruitful and has positively impacted the industrial partners.Our student-faculty-industry collaboration program involves creating student and faculty teamsto solve real-world problems. These projects involve a multi

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED) Poster Session

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joe Woo, Lafayette College

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therecently-completed 2020 US Census, a set of up-to-date, publicly-available and geospatially-distributed population demographic information can be compared against atmospheric pollutantdatasets.Students selected census data for a minimum of five zip code tabulation areas (ZCTAs) neartheir homes. Students extracted relevant census data and compiled their findings against one yearof historical NO, NO2, and ozone concentration measurements from EPA Air Quality monitorsin the same ZCTA. As they find trends in their results, students develop a deeper understandingof the physical drivers behind air quality and the computational skills necessary to align, clean,and process their data. The open-ended nature of this project, combined with the

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

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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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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Diversity

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. Someinstitutions (20%) have design courses throughout the curriculum in addition to the capstonedesign sequence, but more programs (40%) have design projects within non-design coursesthroughout the curriculum. The course or courses in the capstone design sequence are primarilyoffered only once a year (78%) with a slight edge to the spring semester/winter quarter (80%)over the fall semester/quarter (72%). Most institutions (78%) include instruction in software orprogramming as part of the course(s). The culminating design project is most often a theoreticaldesign (68%) as opposed to one based on experiments (3%) or resulting in a prototype (7%), andmost institutions do not use the AIChE Design Competition problems (70%). Professional skillsare mainly

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WIP: Classroom Innovations

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ruben D. Lopez-Parra, University of New Mexico; Vanessa Svihla, University of Texas at Austin

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representations (i.e.,representational fluency) as an essential engineering analysis and design ability. We ask:How do third-year chemical engineering students create and translate across multiplerepresentations when working on a design project in the context of fluid mechanics? We useda qualitative research approach to explore the representations employed by four student teamsworking on conceptualizing a sustainable and safe fuel storage tank and delivery pipingsystem for an Air Force Base (fictitious client). They completed the project as part of theirfluid mechanics course requirements. We coded the five project deliverables using a co-evolution framework of the engineering design process and an adapted version of the LeshTranslation Model, a

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WIP: Student Success and Sustainability

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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considerations by promoting sustainability andresponsible resource use [4]. Social responsibility involves engaging with communities tounderstand their needs and concerns. Engineers should actively involve local communities in thedesign and implementation of projects, ensuring that solutions meet their requirements andrespect their cultural values. Engineers should prioritize environmentally sustainable practices,considering the long-term impacts of their projects on ecosystems and natural resources.Global competencies and social responsibility are particularly important for chemicalengineering undergraduate students to understand for several reasons. Chemical engineers oftenwork on projects and processes that have a significant impact on society and

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED) Technical Session 8: Lab Module Development

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stacy K. Firth, University of Utah; Anthony Butterfield, University of Utah; Mason John

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Paper ID #39156Development and Use of an Adaptable Arduino-Based Control System forBench-Top Process Control ExperimentsDr. Stacy K. Firth, University of Utah Stacy K. Firth is an Assistant Professor (Lecturer) in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Utah. In her role, she focuses on Engineering education in grades K-12 and undergradu- ate education. She has developed an inclusive curriculum for a year-long Engineering exploration and projects course that is now taught in 57 Utah high schools. She also developed and provides professional development workshops for Elementary and Secondary science

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

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Carlos Landaverde-Alvarado, University of Texas, Austin

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towards activities that positively promote their professional development and help theirtransition to the workforce. The chemical engineering projects laboratory pursues the fulfilmentof learning objectives that aid students in the acquisition of the skills necessary to theprofessional practice of chemical engineering. The course structure, objectives, experiments,assignments, and manuals have been formatted to promote collaboration, potentiate technicaldiscussions, and help students gain teaming skills. To further facilitate the accomplishment of thecourse objectives and promote the practice of teamwork, all activities, experiments, andassignments are completed in student teams. Students are organized in teams of 3 or 4 assignedrandomly by the

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED) Poster Session

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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as reported below in Table 1. The assignments in the sophomore and junior year areintended to provide students with the foundation they need to complete larger scale projects duringtheir senior year, in three capstone courses (Process Control, Safety & Ethics, and Process Design).Simultaneously, rubrics have been developed, used, and refined to assess the attainment of theseoutcomes. Some basic rubrics have been established at the departmental level (Tables 2 and 3).However, instructors are encouraged to develop variations of these rubrics to better assess thespecific assignments. In addition, during lectures of each of the classes – the students are providedspecific examples of considerations in terms of the global, environmental

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Inclusivity, Mentorship, and Entrepreneurial Thinking

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ya He, University of Sheffield; Mohammad Zandi P.E., University of Sheffield

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project-based approaches, which means that morestudent teamwork is required. However, many international students lack the essential teamworkskills as the development of these skills is often under-emphasised during their previous studies. Inaddition, most of these students have limited or no relevant work experience. Consequently,developing strong teamwork competencies not only enhances the effectiveness of their presentacademic endeavours but also augments their prospects for future career progression. By recognisingthis need, this study presents an inclusive workshop framework, aiming to provide master’s studentswith the opportunity to develop general teamwork proficiencies whilst exploring new team roles anddynamics that are more appropriate

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

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

, evaluation, and results of these integrated curricula in chemicalengineering has been provided elsewhere [A1], [A2], [A3], [A4], [A5]. The technical content ofthese courses and unit operation laboratories have been progressively enriched with training insafety. Lectures on safety have been added in close connection with the specific content of someof the six pillar courses. Projects have been included in several pillars for students to incorporatesafety analysis and proposals. Table 1. CHE Core CurriculumYear (Semester) Core course Cr Companion course CrSophomore (I) Foundations in Chemical 6 Foundations of CHE Lab 1

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

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Deesha Chadha, Imperial College, London; Jerry Y.Y. Heng; Emerald Sun

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changes to the programme handbook, a resource developed by students forstudents, and changes to the content and delivery of certain modules that could accommodateEDI, or the identification of modules/courses that do. As part of the research/verificationprocess, a limited amount of survey data was collected from students to help us establishunderlying issues and how suggested sustainable changes might be perceived. In conductingthis work, certain challenges have arisen as well as opportunities.IntroductionIn this introductory section, we set the scene and explain the rationale for the project reportedupon in this paper. A working definition of equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) is animportant first step with a suitable one provided by the

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

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Luke Landherr, Northeastern University

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could be submitted for feedback throughout thesemester, allowing students to correct their work and assemble a completed portfolio of work demonstratingtheir mastery over the course outcomes at the end of the semester. In process control, course outcomescould be completed by work on a semester-long course project, while other exercises were simplyhomework and exam problems from previous iterations of the course restructured to allow students toprocess their understanding and better apply their skills for a more considered performance ofunderstanding.Students completed a number of self-assessment assignments throughout the semester, and a final gradewas determined for each student in discussion with the instructor based on a reasoned

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

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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featuring over 100 authours from 17 countries. Dr. Mosobalaje is open to post-doctoral fellow- ship/internship opportunities, especially in petroleum data analytics as well as engineering education.Moses Olayemi, Purdue University, West Lafayette Moses Olayemi is a Doctoral Candidate and Bilsland Dissertation Fellow in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University. His research interests revolve around the professional development of engineering educators in low resource/post conflict settings and the design and contextualization of in- struments to measure the impact of educational interventions. Research projects on these topics have and are currently being conducted in Nigeria, South Sudan, Iraq, Jordan, Kenya

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Laboratory and Research Skill Development

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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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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outcomes for the lecture section. The learning outcomes aremapped to ABET Student Outcomes [5].University catalog description: Students collaborate with faculty research mentors on an ongoingfaculty research project or conduct independent research under the guidance of a facultymember. This experience provides students with an inquiry-based learning opportunity andengages them as active learners in a research setting.Table 3: Course learning objectives for the department-wide one-credit lecture section of theundergraduate research course. The goal statements generally complete the sentence “Uponcompleting this course, students should be able to...” Student Assessment

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

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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engineering design in K-12 classrooms and applying them to undergraduate engineering coursesIntroduction and Background:This work-in-progress paper describes lessons learned from the first two years of a three-yearprofessional development (PD) research project [1] focusing on culturally relevant engineeringdesign implementation in upper elementary and middle school classrooms in rural North Dakota.This paper highlights how some of the key findings are being implemented into undergraduateengineering courses.Oftentimes, engineeringdesign tasks within the K-12 and college classroomsare missing cultural andcommunity connections.K-12 teachers are nowrequired to teachengineering design withintheir curricula due to theadoption of the NextGeneration

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Safety and Sustainability in the ChE Classroom

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Heather L. Walker, University of Arkansas ; Edgar C Clausen, University of Arkansas

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include foundational sustainability principles, corporateenvironmental, social, and governance (ESG) reporting, decarbonization, sustainability inmaterials, life cycle assessment (LCA), renewable energy, and sustainable engineering designprinciples. In addition, students participate in three lab components—two experiments and onedemonstration—exploring alternative energy sources including the production of H2 fuel, solarpower, and polymer pyrolysis to fuel oil. Student learning is assessed through reflection papers atthe end of each unit, two lab reports, and a group project at the end of the semester. A newcourse in LCA will be taught in the department in Spring 2024 to supplement the sustainabilitycurriculum.The Introduction to Sustainable

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joaquin Rodriguez, University of Pittsburgh

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

. Leadership roles need to rotate from the first to the second project.Teams are requested to develop a team contract at the beginning of the term. Teams are alsoasked to prepare a plan for each of the two projects (dynamics and process control) and tomonitor each plan weekly. Peer grading and assessment is included at the end of both projects.Students deliver a self-assessment report at the end of the course with data on weekly timeinvestment, main contributions, peer assessment, areas for improvement, and self-grade [14].Assignments.Student teams submit a comprehensive report at the end of each project. The report includes: (a) introduction to the industrial applications related to the experiment, (b) description of the laboratory process and

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Promoting Inclusivity and Broadening Participation

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Betul Bilgin, The University of Illinois at Chicago

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formulated toenhance racial equity within the department. Senior exit surveys and group interviews ofgraduating seniors were employed to capture their experiences and receive valuable feedback.Furthermore, the establishment of the ChemE Culture Club has provided a platform forcelebrating the diverse cultures within the department. The senior design course now includesmodules dedicated to global competency development and the incorporation of DEI statementsin senior design projects. Additionally, the sophomore thermo course features sustainabilityprojects, helping students understand the societal impacts of their engineering designs.This paper not only summarizes the current DEI efforts at UIC CHE but also highlights thechallenges and gains

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ariel Chan, University of Toronto; Chijuan Hu, Texas Tech University

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for estimating LCA and redesigning experiments with the aimof reducing the carbon footprint. Since not all chemical process units are designed the same (i.e. sizes,power/production capacity), this project is a collaborative effort internationally amongst universities withsimilar equipment but different sizes. The carbon footprint approaches, and the preliminary data collectedcan enable fine-tuning and test the robustness of the approaches and models. The Unit OperationsLaboratory emerges as a valuable platform for students to assess their carbon footprint and actively engagein practical LCA applications. This research contributes to the broader goal of embedding sustainabilityprinciples within the educational framework, fostering a generation

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WIP: Classroom Innovations

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Leah Granger, North Carolina State University; William Buren Parker, North Carolina State University; Laura Bottomley, North Carolina State University

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Paper ID #44457Work-in-Progress: Introduction of a Computational TA Role to Support UndergraduateTraining in Computational Thinking Strategies for Chemical EngineeringApplicationsDr. Leah Granger, North Carolina State University Dr. Leah Granger is a postdoctoral researcher for Engineering Education and a course instructor for the Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Department at North Carolina State University.Mr. William Buren Parker, North Carolina State University William Parker is a graduate student at North Carolina State University working towards a degree in Chemical Engineering. He assists in this project as the