2011 Conference Papers

Abdul. Baba, Washington State University; Edgar A O’Rear, University of Oklahoma; Gary Robert Brown, Office of Assessment and Innovation; Ashley Ater Kranov, Washington State University; Bernard J. Van Wie, Washington State University; Paul B Golter, Washington State University; David B. Thiessen,Washington State University

"Experience with a Cross-Disciplinary Intensive, Hands-On Pre-Tansport Course"

Abulencia, James P., Manhattan College

"Engineering Ethics Case Studies in Senior Unit Operations Laboratory"

Anderson, Brian J.,West Virginia University; Robin S. Hissam,West Virginia University; Joseph A. Shaeiwitz,West Virginia University; Richard Turton,West Virginia University

"Optimization Problems for All Levels"

Baird, Michael Jefferson, University of Pittsburgh; Schohn L. Shannon, University of Pittsburgh

"Unit Operations Lab Bazaar: Incorporation of Laboratory Experiences in Six Integrated Pillar Courses"

Biasca,  Karyn L., University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point; Steve Hill, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

"Assessment of ABET Student Outcomes During Industrial Internships"

Biernacki, Joseph J., Tennessee Technological University

"Student Teams: A Simulation or a Real Team Experience?"

Biernacki, Joseph J., Tennessee Technological University; Christopher D. Wilson, Tennessee Technological University

"Introducing Interdisciplinary Content through Electives"

Brawner, Catherine E., Research Triangle Educational Consultants; Susan M. Lord, University of San Diego; Matthew W. Ohland, Purdue University, West Lafayette;

"Undergraduate Women in Chemical Engineering: Exploring Why They Come"

Cernusca, Dan, Missouri University of Science & Technology; Daniel Forciniti, Missouri University of Science & Technology

"Instructional Videos with Purpose: Compensate, Support, and Challenge Chemical Engineering Students in an Introductory Thermodynamics Course"

Coon, Laura, Washington State University; Paul B Golter, Washington State University; Derek Allen Cline; Ashley Ater Kranov, Washington State University; David B. Thiessen,Washington State University; Bernard J. Van Wie, Washington State University

"Unit Operations Lab Bazaar: Assessment of Miniature Industrial Equipment"

Coronella, Charles J., University of Nevada, Reno; Victor R. Vasquez, University of Nevada, Reno

"Cooking a Hamburger in Silico to Prevent Food Poisoning"

Dahm, Kevin D., Rowan University;

"Collecting Programmatic Assessment Data with No "Extra" Effort: Consolidated Evaluation Rubrics for Chemical Plant Design"

Felse, Arthur, Northwestern University

"Development and Delivery of a Physiological Transport Phenomena Course"

Felse, Arthur, Northwestern University

"Teaching Fluid Mechanics and Mass transport to Biologists"

Gilbuena, Debra, Oregon State University; Ben Uriel Sherrett, Oregon State University; Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University

"Adaption of a Virtual Laboratory Curriculum: A Preliminary Study of Implementation at Other Institutions"

Harding, Philip H., Oregon State University; Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University

"Design of a Senior Laboratory Sequence to Guide Students in Multiple Academic Programs Towards Workforce Preparedness"

Heys. Jeffrey, Montana State University

"Chemical Engineering Problem Solving: How Important Is Persistence?"

Keith, Jason M., Michigan Technological University; Daniel Lpez Gaxiola, Michigan Technological University; Daniel A. Crowl, Michigan Technological University; David W. Caspary, Michigan Technological University; Abhijit Mukherjee, Michigan Technological University; Dennis Desheng Meng, Michigan Technological University; Jeffrey D Naber, Michigan Technological University; Jeffrey S. Allen, Michigan Technological University; John T. Lukowski, Michigan Technological University; Barry D Solomon, Michigan Technological University; Jay Scott Meldrum, Sr., Michigan Technological University; Thomas F. Edgar, University of Texas, Austin

"Development and Assessment of Energy Modules in the Chemical Engineering Curriculum"

Kelly, William J, Villanova University

"A New Interdisciplinary Course for Engineering and Business Students: The Global Pharmaceutical Industry"

Kimmel, Howard S., New Jersey Institute of Technology; Angelo J. Perna, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Shari Klotzkin; John D. Carpinelli, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Reginald Percy Tomkins, New Jersey Institute of Technology

"Student Learning and the Continuous Program Improvement Process in a Chemical Engineering Program"

Knight, Daniel, University of Colorado, Boulder; Frances C. Ray-Earle, University of Colorado at Boulder; Nancy S. Tway, University of Colorado

"An Assessment Plan for Evaluating a Four Site Undergraduate Research Program in Biofuels and Biorefining Engineering"

Komives, Claire, San Jose State University; Michael J. Prince, Bucknell University; Dr. Theresa A. Good, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Laurent Simon, New Jersey Institute of Technology; John P. O’Connell, University of Virginia; Jeffrey John Chalmers, The Ohio State University; Erik Fernandez, University of Virginia

"Biology Across the Curriculum: Preparing Students for a Career in the Life Sciences"

Koretsky, Milo, Oregon State University; Ronald L. Miller, Colorado School of Mines; John L. Falconer, University of Colorado, Boulder; Michael J. Prince, Bucknell University; Margot A Vigeant, Bucknell University; Stephen J Krause, Arizona State University; David L. Silverstein, University of Kentucky

"SPECIAL SESSION: Educational Methods and Tools to Encourage Conceptual Learning"

Kresta, Suzanne M., University of Alberta; Inci Ayranci, University of Alberta

"Bi-Modal No More Shifting the Curve in Material and Energy Balances Courses"

Lape,Nancy K., Harvey Mudd College

"Tiered Scaffolding of Problem-Based Learning Techniques in a Thermodynamics Course"

Lepek, Daniel, The Cooper Union; Dr. Richard J. Stock, Cooper Union

"Alternative Lab Reports, Engineering Effective Communication"

Liberatore, Matthew W., Colorado School of Mines

"Improved Student Achievement in Material and Energy Balances Using Personalized Online Homework"

Liberatore, Matthew W., Colorado School of Mines; Charles Russell Vestal, Colorado School of Mines

"Student-Led Development of Engineering Estimate Problems Based on YouTube Videos"

McCarthy, Joseph J., University of Pittsburgh; Robert S. Parker, University of Pittsburgh

"Evaluation and Results for an Integrated Curriculum in Chemical Engineering"

Minerick, Adrienne R., Michigan Technological University

"Use of HiPeLE Approach in a Split-Level Chemical Engineering Elective Course"

Minerick, Adrienne R., Michigan Technological University; Jason M. Keith, Michigan Technological University; Faith A. Morrison, Michigan Technological University; Maria Fernanda Tafur, Aytug Gencoglu, Michigan Technological University;

"Connecting Mass and Energy Balances to the Continuum Scale with COMSOL DEMos"

Minerick, Adrienne R., Michigan Technological University; Donald P. Visco, Tennessee Technological University; Susan M. Montgomery, University of Michigan; Daina Briedis, Michigan State University; Neeraj Buch, Michigan State University; Jon Sticklen, Michigan State University; Colleen A. McDonough, Michigan State University;  S. PatrickWalton, Michigan State University; Amanda M Portis, Michigan State University; Eldred H. Chimowitz, University of Rochester; Willie (Skip) E. Rochefort, Oregon State University; Keith L. Levien, Oregon State University; Nimir Elbashir, Texas A&M University; Jennifer Condit, University of Rochester; Stephen Lindeman

"Special Session: What Works to Retain Students in Chemical Engineering Programs"

Mohd-Yusof, Khairiyah , Universiti Teknologi Malaysia; Syed Helmi Syed Hassan, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia; Mohammad Zamry Jamaludin, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia; Nor Farida Harun, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

"Motivation and Engagement of Learning in the Cooperative Problem-based Learning (CPBL) Framework"

Nason, Jeffrey A, Oregon State University; Bill J. Brooks, Oregon State University; Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University

"Interdisciplinary Course Design Opportunities for Chemical Engineers: A Material Balances Course with Integrated Concept-Based Active Learning Pedagogy: Comparison of Student Perception and Performance with their Attitudes and Approaches to Learning"

Nefcy, Erick J, Oregon State University; Philip H. Harding, Oregon State University; Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University

"Characterization of Student Model Development in Physical and Virtual Laboratories"

Newstetter, Wendy C., Georgia Institute of Technology

"Unpacking the Interdisciplinary Mind: Implications for Teaching and Learning"

Nippert, Charles,Widener University; Byung-Hwan Um, Widener University

"A Comparison of Learning between Experiments Using Virtual Reality and Hands-On Experiments: What is Real Enough?"

Ollis, David F., North Carolina State University

"The First Course ChE Student: Lost in Translation"

Ollis, David F., North Carolina State University

"The Research Proposition and Professional Development: Update on First-Year Graduate Student Preparation"

Pchenitchnaia, Larissa V., Texas A&M University; Lale Yurttas, Texas A&M University

"Design of a Sustainable Process for Undergraduate Curriculum Reform, Development and Assessment: a Chemical Engineering Case Study"

Piergiovanni, Polly R., Lafayette College

"Teaching Chemical Engineering Concepts to Nonchemical Engineers: Indigo: A World of Blues"

Pozzo, Danilo, University of Washington; Jim Pfaendtner, University of Washington; Marvi A. Matos, University of Washington; William B. Baratuci, B-Cubed; Jim L Borgford-Parnell, University of Washington; Arne S.A. Biermans, University of Washington

"Integration of the Chemical Engineering Laboratory with a Focus on Bio-Fuel Production"

Prudich, Michael E, Ohio University; Daina Briedis, Michigan State University; Robert Y. Ofoli, Michigan State University; Robert B. Barat, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Norman W. Loney, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Ali Pilehvari, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Michael J. Elsass, University of Dayton; Robert J. Wilkens, University of Dayton; Danilo Pozzo, University of Washington; Jim Pfaendtner, University of Washington; William B. Baratuci, University of Washington; Jim Henry, University of Tennessee, Chattanooga; Bridget R. Rogers, Vanderbilt University; John F. Sandell, Michigan Technological University; Adrienne R. Minerick, Michigan Technological University; Jason M. Keith, Michigan Technological University; Horacio Adrian Duarte, Texas A&M University-Kingsville; David W. Caspary, Michigan Technological University; Charles Nuttelman, University of Colorado at Boulder; Pablo LaValle, University of Michigan; Naoko Ellis, University of British Columbia; Sergio Mendez, California State University, Long Beach; Arne Biermans, University of Washington

"Unit Operations Lab Bazaar"

Rende, Deniz, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

"Introducing Professional Skills During Unit Operations Laboratory"

Rochefort, Willie (Skip) E., Oregon State University; Gail Ellen Gerdemann, STEPs at Oregon State University

"Special Session: The Impact of the Gulf Coast Oil Spill on Chemical Engineering Education Gulf Coast Oil Spill Clean-up Technologies Using Absorbent Materials"

Sauer, Sharon G., Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Pedro E. Arce, Tennessee Technological University

"Assessment in the High Performance Learning Environment"

Senra, Michael, Lafayette College; H. Scott Fogler, University of Michigan

"Transitioning Students to the Workplace in an Academic Setting"

Silverstein, David L., University of Kentucky; Margot A Vigeant, Bucknell University

"How We Teach: Kinetics and Reactor Design"

Smith, Michael A, Villanova University; Noelle K Comolli, Villanova University

"Home Brew Wort Cooler as Subject of Process Modeling and Design: A Compelling Education Module"

Smith, Tamara Floyd, Tuskegee University; Nadar Vahdat, Tuskegee University

"Gulf Coast Oil Spill Instruction at Tuskegee University"

Solomonov, Valeriy; Olga Belyaeva;  Alla Frolkova; Lomonosov Moscow State Academy of Fine Chemical Technology (MITHT)

"Preparation of Chemical Engineers in the Multi-Level Curriculum Structure"

Toghiani, Rebecca K., Mississippi State University; Bill B. Elmore, Mississippi State University

"Examining Current and Historical Events in a Freshman Chemical Engineering Seminar"

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

"Simulated Moving Bed Reactors: An Instructional Module for Incorporation of Process Intensification Concepts into the Senior Reactor Design Course"

Truong, Thuyoanh, California State University, Long Beach; William Ferguson, California State University, Long Beach; Roger C. Lo, California State University, Long Beach

"Microfluidics @ the Beach: Introduction of Microfluidics Technology to the Chemical Engineering Curriculum at CSULB"

Van Wie, Bernard J., Washington State University; Denny C. Davis,Washington State University; Paul B Golter, Washington State University; Ashfaq Ansery, Washington State University; Baba Abdul, Washington State University

"Team Building in a Project-Based Learning Course"

Vigeant, Margot A., Bucknell University; Lori Smolleck, Bucknell University

"Gizmo Festival: K-8 Outreach as a Design/Build for Engineering Students"

Visco, Donald P, Jr., University of Akron

"Student Designed Desktop Modules in a Thermodynamics Course"

Visco, Donald P., Tennessee Technological University; Jason M. Keith, Michigan Technological University; Jeffrey A Nason, Oregon State University; Roger C. Lo,, California State University, Long Beach; James P Abulencia, Manhattan College; Sergio Mendez, California State University, Long Beach

"Poster Session for Tenure Track Faculty"

Yurttas, Lale, Texas A&M University; Mahmoud M El-Halwagi, Texas A&M University; Houssein A Kheireddine, Texas A&M University

"An Inquiry-Guided Learning Approach to Process Integration, Simulation, and Economics"