Progress in Undergraduate Research in Chemical Engineering

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https://doi.org/10.18260/2-1-370.660-140245

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Undergraduate Research

Abstract

This article traces the history of perspectives on undergraduate research in chemical engineering and reports on recent innovative practices.  Two examples that enable significant numbers of undergraduates to engage in research projects while also promoting faculty scholarly productivity are featured.  Demand for effective and efficient undergraduate research is documented by the increase in the number of related publications.  The wide variety of approaches provide examples for programs to adopt to meet the specific needs.

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Author Biographies

Christy Wheeler West, Tennessee Technological University, United States

Christy Wheeler West, PhD, is an Associate Professor in Chemical Engineering at Tennessee Technological University. She was previously the Director of the Office of Undergraduate Research at the University of South Alabama. She currently serves as Past Chair of the Education Division of AIChE. She earned her BS from the University of Alabama and her PhD from Georgia Tech. ORCID:   0000-0003-0172-7212

Corresponding author: cwwest@tntech.edu

Joseph H. Holles, New Mexico State University, United States

Joseph H. Holles, PhD, is Professor and Department Chair of Chemical and Materials Engineering at New Mexico State University.  He is an Associate Editor for Chemical Engineering Education. He earned a BS from Iowa State University, and a MS and PhD from the University of Virginia. ORCID:  0000-0003-0390-8295

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Published

2026-01-29

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Vol. 60 No. 1 (2026): Winter 2026

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60th Anniversary Special Section