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Spring 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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CACHE Ambassadors Spring MeetingTuesday, March 17, 2026 the meeting will be on Friday April 17, 2026 on Zoom |
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Incorporating Generative AI in the Chemical Engineering ClassroomRebecca K. Lindsey Sunday, March 8, 2026 What we need is sustained, rigorous dialogue among colleagues, along with transparent sharing of assignments, failures, and refinements, so we can collectively identify what preserves foundational learning and problem-solving skill development while preparing students for responsible, AI-enabled practice. |
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Digital Experiments on the LearnChemE websiteJohn L Falconer Saturday, March 7, 2026 Web-based, interactive digital experiments have been developed at the University of Colorado Boulder with support from the National Science Foundation and in collaboration with Washington State University. |
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FOCAPO-CPC Abstract Deadline Extended to March 23, 2026Friday, March 6, 2026 The FOCAPO-CPC 2027 technical program is organized around seven conference themes that are intentionally broad, while emphasizing pressing global and industrial challenges where Process Systems Engineering can have transformative impact. |
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CACHE-Relevant Presentations from the 2025 AIChE Annual MeetingWednesday, January 21, 2026 presentations from the 2025 AIChE Annual Meeting relevant to "the development and distribution of computer-related and/or technology-based educational aids for the chemical engineering profession |
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CACHE Executive Director Ed Maginn Elected to the National Academy of EngineeringTuesday, February 10, 2026 NAE is recognizing him “for development and application of molecular modeling and simulation of complex systems involving slow dynamics and long-ranged interactions.” |
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CACHE Trustee Robert Hesketh Elected Fellow of the AIChEThursday, January 22, 2026 Elected by the Board of Directors, Fellow is the AIChE's highest grade of membership |
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80th Birthdays of Long-Time CACHE Leaders Tom Edgar and Jeff Siirola Celebrated at AIChE Annual MeetingMonday, November 10, 2025 The professors were celebrated in special sessions at the AIChE Annual Meeting in Boston. |
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David Kofke wins the AIChE William H. Walker AwardFriday, November 7, 2025 Former CACHE President and current CACHE Advisor Prof. Davide Kofke from the University at Buffalo received the 2025 AIChE William H. Walker Award in recognition of his seminal contributions to the molecular simulation and thermodynamics literature. |
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Former CACHE President Prof. Marianthi Ierapetritou of the University of Delaware Is AIChE’s Margaret H. Rousseau Pioneer Award RecipientWednesday, November 5, 2025 Prof. Ierapetritou was recognized "for research leadership in process modeling and optimization, uncertainty analysis and scheduling in pharmaceutical and sustainable manufacturing, and for championing women in STEM careers." |
Recent Journal Articles
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AI and ML Integrating generative artificial intelligence into chemical engineering education: Staff and student perspectives Evan Cunningham, Iain Kings, Phillip Robbins, and Matthew Keith Education for Chemical Engineers Thursday, January 29, 2026 |
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AI and ML Enhancing Conceptual Learning in Chemical Engineering and Nanotechnology Through the Flipped-Classroom Model and AI-Curated Modules Jabiel Aquerón and Stefanos Nitodas Computer Applications in Engineering Education Sunday, December 28, 2025 |
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AI and ML Course Materials for "Introduction to Machine Learning for Materials Science" Sergei V. Kalinin Github Wednesday, December 17, 2025 |
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AI and ML Open course materials for "Chemical Data Science & Engineering" Mohamad Moosavi GitHub Friday, December 12, 2025 |
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coding Beyond Vibes: Preserving Learning While Embracing AI-Assisted Coding in STEM Education Gianmarc Grazioli ChemRxiv Friday, January 9, 2026 |
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educational technology Can Cloud Classroom Technology Enhance Intrinsic Motivation among Materials Science and Engineering Undergraduates? Haonan Zhang, Leiming Fan, and Xiaoguang Liu Journal of Chemical Education Wednesday, January 7, 2026 |
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fluid mechanics Application of Gamification Mechanics to Computational Fluid Dynamics Seminars Using Genially Gema Gómez-Pozuelo, Beatriz Paredes, and Raúl Molina Computer Applications in Engineering Education Wednesday, January 7, 2026 |
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miscellaneous Improving student motivation and learning in chemical engineering education: A case of scanning electron microscopy with virtual 3D technology Darren Yi Sern Low, Israq Ali, and Siah Ying Tang Education for Chemical Engineers Tuesday, December 23, 2025 |
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miscellaneous A pedagogical case study on enhancing laboratory proficiency through virtual mammalian cell culture laboratory Aydin Berenjian, Mostafa Seifan, Matt J. Kipper, and Nigel Robertson Education for Chemical Engineers Friday, October 31, 2025 |
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molecular modeling Bringing Molecules to Life in the Classroom: Real-Time Molecular Dynamics Visualization of the Microstructure of Alcohol–Water Mixtures Yingchun Liu, En Zheng, Longtao Luo, and Qi Wang Journal of Chemical Education Friday, December 19, 2025 |
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molecular modeling Molecular Geometry, Frontier Molecular Orbitals, and Spectroscopic Analysis of 2-(4-Formylbenzyl)malononitrile: A Combined Experimental and Computational Laboratory Experiment Perumal Venkatesan, Enrique Pérez-Gutiérrez, Paulina Ceballos, Subbiah Thamotharan, and M. Judith Percino Journal of Chemical Education Monday, December 15, 2025 |
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molecular modeling Cohort-Based Learning of Computational Protein Design: Engineering a Helical Protein To Improve Its Stability Beas Mukherjee and Soumya De Journal of Chemical Education Sunday, December 7, 2025 |
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molecular modeling PyQInt: A Teaching-Oriented Hartree–Fock Implementation in Python I.A.W. Filot The Journal of Open Source Education Thursday, April 24, 2025 |
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polymer and materials science Graphene Quantum Dots as a Teaching Platform: A Computational Module for Exploring Structure–Property–Function Relationships Xinjie Wan and Neil Qiang Su Journal of Chemical Education Monday, February 16, 2026 |
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polymer and materials science Introducing the Concept of Yield Stress in Fluids for Students of Chemistry, Materials Science and Chemical Engineering K. Y. Pérez-Salas, E. L. García-Romero, A. A. Barrientos-Cruz, A. S. González-Rivera, M. s. Córdova-Aguilar, G. Ascanio, and J. P. Aguayo Journal of Chemical Education Wednesday, February 11, 2026 |
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polymer and materials science Assessing Student Socio-Cognitive Outcomes from Virtual Experiment Simulators in Polymer Science Education Yu Wang, Christine Fry Wise,Tom McKlin, and Manyu Li Journal of Chemical Education Friday, January 30, 2026 |
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polymer and materials science MoleculeCrafter and Noncanonical Base Pairing: A Semiautomated CAD Tool for Creating Flexible and Unitized 3D Printable Macromolecules for Education Elsa Schleicher and Rebecca E. Taylor Journal of Chemical Education Wednesday, November 26, 2025 |
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polymer and materials science Revolutionizing Teaching and Learning of Material Science and Engineering in Chemical Engineering: The Impact of Generative AI SK Safdar Hossain and Bamidele Victor Ayodele Journal of Chemical Education Monday, November 24, 2025 |
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process An ISA95 Aligned Pedagogical Framework for Remote Process Automation in Chemical Engineering Education P. Hunpinyo, P. Narataruksa, A. Ampaipisut, A. Nonbudsri, C. Inthapattha,C. Chokkhanapitak, K. Kanchanathanaseth, N. Sangthong, P. Petiraksakul, A. Meechai, P. Saranuttee, and A. Naknon Journal of Chemical Education Thursday, February 26, 2026 |
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process Teaching Multivariate Optimization in Process Systems Engineering Through a Case-Based Learning Methodology Victoria Rigual, Juan Carlos Domínguez, Julián García, Sara Mateo, Pedro Verdía, M. Virginia Alonso, Mercedes Oliet Computer Applications in Engineering Education Tuesday, November 18, 2025 |
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reaction engineering Teaching Computer-Assisted Retrosynthesis Reaction Prediction with Open-Source Software Vincent F. Scalfani, Kevin W. Walker, Avery M. Fernandez, and Timothy S. Snowden Journal of Chemical Education Wednesday, December 3, 2025 |
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reaction engineering Modeling and Simulation of Reacting Systems: A COMSOL Multiphysics Approach for Chemistry Education Ed Fontes CHIMIA Wednesday, October 29, 2025 |
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separations Automating Excel Tasks with Generative AI: Supporting Innovation in Mass Transfer Separations Education Moisés García-Morales Journal of Chemical Education Wednesday, January 7, 2026 |
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thermodynamics ChemChallenge: A Video Game for Teaching and Studying Thermodynamics Featuring In-Game Currency, Shopping, Customization of Laboratory, and Photochemistry Oleksandr Savateev, Yiu Tung Seto, Cheuk Lok Cheng, Jingru Zhuang, and Chong Wang Journal of Chemical Education Wednesday, November 12, 2025 |
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virtual learning Enhancing chemical safety engineering education via 3D simulation training: A case study of feed valve leakage and fire in catalytic cracking Qiang Chen, Beibei Li, Bo Zhao, Zhanqi Yang, and Si Mi Education for Chemical Engineers Tuesday, February 17, 2026 |
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