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Summer 2026 Newsletter
About CACHE: CACHE (Computer Aids for Chemical Engineering) is a pioneering initiative committed to revolutionizing chemical engineering education worldwide. Established in 1969, CACHE is a non-profit staffed by Chemical Engineering volunteers (principally its Board of Trustees) and has been at the forefront of developing innovative computer-based tools and resources that enhance learning, research, and collaboration within the field.
Our Mission: At CACHE, our mission is to bridge the gap between theory and practice in chemical engineering education. We aim to equip students, educators, and researchers with cutting-edge computational tools and simulations to foster a deeper understanding of complex chemical processes and phenomena.
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John Hedengren Receives the 2026 Thomas and Donna Edgar CACHE Award for Excellence in Chemical Engineering EducationAshlee Ford Versypt Monday, July 6, 2026 This award, sponsored by the CACHE Corporation, is presented for significant contributions in the development of computer aids for chemical engineering education. The award consists of an honorarium, a commemorative plaque, and one ticket to the Chemical Engineering Division Banquet of the ASEE Annual Conference, where the award is presented. |
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Celebrating 30 Years of the CACHE Molecular Modeling Task Force: Advancing Education, Research, and InnovationSaturday, June 27, 2026 In 2026, the CACHE Molecular Modeling Task Force (MMTF) celebrates thirty years of advancing molecular modeling and simulation within the chemical engineering profession. |
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The CACHE Molecular Modeling Task Force Survey Initiative: Benchmarking the Current and Future of Molecular ModelingCristina U. Thomas and Jeff Errington Friday, June 26, 2026 The CACHE Molecular Modeling Task Force (MMTF) is launching a major community-wide survey initiative to better understand the current state and future direction of molecular modeling education and practice during July and August of this year. |
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Fengqi You is the 2026 Recipient of the David Himmelblau Award for Innovations in Computer-Based Chemical Engineering EducationWednesday, June 24, 2026 The award recognizes an individual or group making new and novel contributions to computer aids for chemical engineering education, is funded by colleagues and family of Dr. David Himmelblau and the CACHE Corporation, and is administered by the AIChE CAST Division. |
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Interactive simulations in chemical engineeringJohn L. Falconer Thursday, June 18, 2026 More than 300 interactive simulations are available on the LearnChemE website https://learncheme.com/simulations/ |
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CACHE Ambassadors 2026Martha Grover and Manuela Ayee-Leong Thursday, June 18, 2026 During the past year CACHE launched the Ambassador Program, which is a new benefit for CACHE member programs. The Ambassador Program aims to facilitate communication and collaboration with member departments, and to provide opportunities for networking and engagement by faculty interested in the CACHE mission. |
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The Universal Model for Atoms (UMA)Zachary Ulissi Tuesday, June 2, 2026 A playground for AI-simulated chemistry |
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Mid-Career Faculty Development WorkshopMatt Liberatore Friday, May 29, 2026 Shape your next chapters in research, teaching, service, and leadership at the Mid-Career Faculty Development Workshop, July 27 to 30, 2026 in Philadelphia, PA. |
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CACHE Trustee Jim Pfaendtner Selected as NC State ProvostFriday, April 24, 2026 As NC State’s chief academic officer, he will be responsible for helping to shape the institution’s academic mission. |
Recent Journal Articles
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AI and ML Using Generative Artificial Intelligence to support Undergraduate Learning in Computing in Chemical Engineering Course Sihe Zhang, Torsten Maier, and Susan Farhat ASEE PEER Friday, March 27, 2026 |
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AI and ML Teaching Statistics and Chemometrics Using Large Language Models: The Palmer Penguins Case Study María Fernanda Hernández Rodríguez and Endler Marcel Borges Journal of Chemical Education Wednesday, March 18, 2026 |
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AI and ML Course Materials for "AI for Chemical Engineers" Kaihang Shi GitHub Saturday, March 14, 2026 |
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AI and ML Impact of new technologies on Chemical Engineering programs: A comparative study of Brazil and the United States José Langone, Marta Antunes Pereira Langone, Marco Antonio Gaya de Figueiredo Education for Chemical Engineers Saturday, March 14, 2026 |
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educational technology Effects of a structured inquiry-based virtual laboratory on undergraduate students’ learning achievement, laboratory skills, and perceived motivation in a flipped chemical engineering classroom Chuang Chen, Siti Nazleen Abdul Rabu, and Nurullizam Jamiat Education for Chemical Engineers Wednesday, June 17, 2026 |
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miscellaneous Application of a virtual-physical hybrid teaching model in instrumental analysis experiments Xu Fei, Yao Li, Xiaolu Liu, Zhenyu Hu, and Cong Wang Education for Chemical Engineers Tuesday, April 21, 2026 |
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miscellaneous An Instructor-Friendly, Template-Based Workflow for the Development of GUI Software for Arduino Lab Kits: Applications for Engineering Lab Courses Jasmeet Singh Bhatt, Fernando Mérida, and Sindia M. Rivera-Jiménez ASEE PEER Sunday, March 8, 2026 |
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molecular modeling A Python-Based Module for Exploring Machine Learning-Inspired Optimization Algorithms Using Quantum Chemistry Juan Felipe Huan Lew-Yee, Elixabete Rezabal, Xabier Lopez, Mario Piris, and Jose M. Mercero Journal of Chemical Education Friday, June 12, 2026 |
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molecular modeling Introducing Molecular Simulation into Undergraduate Numerical Computation Education Ji Lv, Yakun Chen, and Changjun Zhou Journal of Chemical Education Thursday, June 11, 2026 |
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molecular modeling The GFP Rainbow: An Educational Tool for Teaching Molecular Modeling and Molecular Dynamics Javier Acosta, Sofía Sánchez-Aro, Ulla Cort-Manubens, Antonio Morreale, Federico Gago, and Jon del Arco Journal of Chemical Education Sunday, June 7, 2026 |
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molecular modeling SimpleMD Eric Furst GitHub Thursday, March 19, 2026 |
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polymer and materials science An Industry-Engaged Project-Based Learning Module for Undergraduates: Polyimide Films as a Case Study in Scientific and Engineering Thinking Pengtu Zhang, Qiyue Wang, Jiazheng Wang, Linjie Wang, and Xinwang SongShiling YuanXiuyan Jiang Journal of Chemical Education Tuesday, July 7, 2026 |
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polymer and materials science Polymer Warriors: A Gamified Virtual-Real Integration Model for Task-Driven Learning in Polymer Chemistry Laboratories Yongsheng Niu, Liangyu Gong, Jie Wang, Lubin Xu, Shuaishuai Li, and Hongchun Li Journal of Chemical Education Tuesday, May 12, 2026 |
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polymer and materials science Data Mining for Materials Science: A Jupyter-Based Tutorial for Students and Instructors Valentina Miranda and Carlos Jimenez-Orozco Journal of Chemical Education Thursday, April 30, 2026 |
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polymer and materials science Curriculum Reform, Competency Framework, and Technological Innovation in Undergraduate Materials Science and Engineering Education: A Systematic Review Xiaohang Gai and Mi Song Kim Journal of Chemical Education Thursday, March 26, 2026 |
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process A Supplementary Chemical Engineering Internship on Campus: Digital Twin of a 50 kt/y Ethyl Acetate Production Line Boyang Liu, Jie Ding, Tenglong Zhu, Liang Jiao, Shule Zhang, and Qin Zhong Journal of Chemical Education Wednesday, April 8, 2026 |
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process Bridging industry, research, and classroom: An example of good practice using a role-based ChemCAD simulation module in process engineering education Luis A. Romero-Cano Education for Chemical Engineers Saturday, March 7, 2026 |
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reaction engineering A simulator for LED photoreactors: Integrating light-matter interaction modelling and intrinsic kinetic studies for chemical engineering education A. Parra-Marfil, M.A. Quintana, M.A. Martín-Lara, R.R. Solís, M. Calero, and M.J. Muñoz-Batista Education for Chemical Engineers Friday, April 17, 2026 |
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reaction engineering ReactorApp: A MATLAB-based educational tool for reactor design Isabela Fons Moreno-Palancas, Rubén Ruiz Femenia, Raquel Salcedo Díaz, and José A. Caballero Education for Chemical Engineers Wednesday, April 15, 2026 |
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thermodynamics Reconstructing the Teaching of Activity and Activity Coefficients Centered on Intermolecular Forces: Progressive Modular Teaching Reconstruction and Practice Based on Physical Mechanism Classification Shengnan Hu, Bing Lei, and Xin Yuan Journal of Chemical Education Thursday, July 16, 2026 |
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thermodynamics Boxed Thermodynamics: Agent-Based Visualization of Chemical Equilibrium, Kinetics, and Free Energy Landscapes Vanesa V. Galassi, Mario G. Del Pópolo, and Luis S. Mayorga Journal of Chemical Education Tuesday, July 7, 2026 |
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thermodynamics Empowering Thermodynamic Model Understanding in Chemical Engineering Undergraduate Education: A Classroom Intervention Study With Aspen Plus Shaoqu Xie and Zhuoxi Li Computer Applications in Engineering Education Tuesday, June 30, 2026 |
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thermodynamics A WebApp for Digitalized Exploration of Binary Vapor–Liquid Equilibria and Distillation Yingchun Liu, Tingting Liu, Yinan Zhang, Xinkai Lu, Qi Wang, and Yun Long Journal of Chemical Education Wednesday, May 13, 2026 |
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thermodynamics Stan: An LLM-based thermodynamics course assistant Eric M. Furst, Vasudevan Venkateshwaran arxiv Wednesday, March 4, 2026 |
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thermodynamics A Case-Based Learning Methodology for the Study of Thermodynamic Cycles Juan Carlos Domínguez, Julián García, Victoria Rigual, M. Virginia Alonso, and Mercedes Oliet Chemical Engineering Education Wednesday, November 26, 2025 |
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transport phenomena Enhancing heat transfer education through Energy2D: A case study on simulation-based learning Liqun Zhou, Chenglin Zhou, Shuting Yao, and Bowen Zhao Education for Chemical Engineers Tuesday, April 21, 2026 |
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