Presents survey data of (n=63) chemical engineering curricula. (MKR)

Describes the current status of engineering with special emphasis on chemical engineering. Highlights the computing environment, the impact of computers on chemical engineering education, and communication and productivity tools. Discusses the effect of computers on the teaching and learning of engineering, highlights from the past, and…

Describes the Global Perspective Program of the Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) which addresses the problem of preparing engineers for global careers through a project program. Discusses developing the project programs in Asia, working with Bangkok's recycling needs, and chemical process safety in Taiwan. (JRH)

Discusses short, informal student writing assignments in chemical engineering designed to reinforce chemical engineering concepts relevant to course material, promote creative thinking, and lighten more serious students. (MKR)

Provides the framework that was used to incorporate journal writing into chemical engineering courses. Presents examples of student writing to illustrate the benefits of informal writing. (JRH)

Describes a novel approach to laboratory teaching that provides students with a learning environment which allows them to develop advanced experimental skills that are necessary for success in research and development environments. (DKM)

Presents a research project in which the nature and extent of the misunderstanding of moles is quantified. Outlines a design and the implementation of a set of activities to promote conceptual change in this area. (CCM)

Describes a sequence of two courses included in the chemical engineering program at the University of Minnesota, Duluth that deal with the processing of hazardous wastes. Covers course content and structure, and discusses developments in pollution prevention and waste management that led to the addition of these courses to the curriculum.…

Describes a Job Club for still-unemployed students after graduation. Informal monthly meetings allow students to network; obtain moral support and encouragement; and get ideas, suggestions, and leads. Department faculty serve as informal brokers in bringing employers and graduates together and provide a support system for students during their job…

Details the chemical engineering program at Northwestern University and factors that contribute most to its success. Also considers whether the quality of public and private education in this field differ significantly. Discusses BS degree production, measures of program quality, trends, and challenges to maintenance of faculty effectiveness.…

Describes the establishment, benefits, and difficulties of an overseas branch of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's (MIT) chemical engineering Practice School for student internship study at the Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation's Mizushima Plant in Kurashiki, Japan. (WRM)

Describes experiences using the World Wide Web (WWW) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Offers teaching tips, describes problems encountered, and considers possible changes in teaching. Notes that assignments with the WWW in courses in environmental and chemical engineering are popular, but the best ways of using the WWW for teaching are still…

Presents an engineering design problem that can be solved with the application of relatively simple mathematical concepts. The problem involves the design of a bulk liquid chemical storage facility. Students are told to store a given volume of liquid while considering wall height, thickness, and maintenance access. (DDR)

Speculates about the future responsiveness of chemical engineering curricula to changes in the chemical industry. Focuses on changes in the chemical industry, the status of academia, and possible curricular changes. (DDR)