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Kubilius, Matthew B.; Tu, Raymond S.; Anderson, Ryan – Chemical Engineering Education, 2014
A recurring framework has been integrated throughout the curriculum via a Continuously Stirred Tank Reactor (CSTR) platform. This laboratory is introduced during the material and energy balance course, and subsequent courses can use these results when explaining more advanced concepts. Further, this laboratory gives students practical experience…
Descriptors: Chemical Engineering, Science Education, Science Laboratories, Energy
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Brooks, Bill J.; Gilbuena, Debra M.; Krause, Stephen J.; Koretsky, Milo D. – Chemical Engineering Education, 2014
Active learning in class helps students develop deeper understanding of chemical engineering principles. While the use of multiple-choice ConcepTests is clearly effective, we advocate for including student writing in learning activities as well. In this article, we demonstrate that word clouds can provide a quick analytical technique to assess…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Chemical Engineering, Engineering Education, Science Education
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Piergiovanni, Polly R. – Chemical Engineering Education, 2012
Sophomore liberal arts and engineering students enrolled in a course to learn and practice some basic chemical engineering side by side. The course was developed around the theme of indigo dyeing, which has an interesting history, fascinating chemistry and is accessible to all students. The students participated in a variety of active learning…
Descriptors: Liberal Arts, Active Learning, Engineering Education, Interdisciplinary Approach