ERIC Number: EJ1166612
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2018
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Shape Memory Polymers: A Joint Chemical and Materials Engineering Hands-On Experience
Seif, Mujan; Beck, Matthew
Chemical Engineering Education, v52 n1 p60-67 Win 2018
Hands-on experiences are excellent tools for increasing retention of first year engineering students. They also encourage interdisciplinary collaboration, a critical skill for modern engineers. In this paper, we describe and evaluate a joint Chemical and Materials Engineering hands-on lab that explores cross-linking and glass transition in polymeric materials. We find that the experience provides an engaging introduction to polymers for Chemical and Materials engineers.
Descriptors: College Freshmen, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Hands on Science, Scientific Concepts, Interdisciplinary Approach, Learner Engagement
Chemical Engineering Education, Chemical Engineering Division of ASEE. P.O. Box 142097, Gainesville, FL 32614. Tel: 352-392-0861; Fax: 352-392-0861; e-mail: cee@che.ufl.edu; Web site: http://journals.fcla.edu/cee/
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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