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Bridging the skills gap: Enhancing employability for chemical engineering graduates 弥合技能差距：提高化学工程毕业生的就业能力

IF 3.5 2区教育学 Q1 EDUCATION, SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINES

Education for Chemical Engineers

Pub Date : 2025-04-22 DOI: 10.1016/j.ece.2025.04.005

Maryam Malekshahian, Jessica Dautelle, Salman Shahid

Extensive research underscores a persistent skills gap among graduates across various disciplines. However, identifying the precise skill gaps in engineering education remains challenging due to inconsistencies in existing research, and studies specifically addressing employability skills in chemical engineering are limited. This study aims to address these knowledge gaps by identifying the critical employability skills necessary for chemical engineering graduates. The study employs a multi-method approach, incorporating a systematic literature review, surveys of students, alumni, and employers, and a statistical analysis of job advertisements for graduate positions. The objective is to establish a comprehensive understanding of required competencies and evaluate the alignment between employer expectations and graduate competencies. A structured skill framework was developed, encompassing 15 primary skill groups and over 75 sub-skills. Comparative analysis of employer perceptions and job advertisement data highlighted discrepancies in perceived versus stated skill priorities. However, competencies such as communication, interpersonal skills, self-management, and adaptability were consistently recognised as essential across sectors. Significant skill gaps were observed in areas such as communication, problem-solving, literacy, interpersonal, self-management, and business acumen. Survey findings indicate that engineering students often overestimate their technical proficiency while underestimating the importance of transferable skills such as resilience, ethics, and integrity. Conversely, employers consistently emphasise the need for a well-rounded skillset that integrates technical expertise with strong communication and management capabilities. This disconnect underscores the need for educational programmes to promote greater self-awareness among students and ensure their skill development aligns with industry demands. These results align with existing literature, reinforcing the importance of embedding transferable skills within engineering curricula to better prepare graduates for professional success.

广泛的研究强调了各学科毕业生之间持续存在的技能差距。然而，由于现有研究的不一致性，确定工程教育中精确的技能差距仍然具有挑战性，并且专门针对化学工程就业技能的研究有限。本研究旨在通过确定化学工程毕业生所需的关键就业技能来解决这些知识差距。该研究采用了多种方法，包括系统的文献综述，对学生、校友和雇主的调查，以及对毕业生职位招聘广告的统计分析。目标是建立对所需能力的全面理解，并评估雇主期望与毕业生能力之间的一致性。开发了一个结构化的技能框架，包括15个主要技能组和超过75个子技能。雇主认知和招聘广告数据的对比分析突出了感知与陈述技能优先级的差异。然而，沟通、人际交往能力、自我管理和适应能力等能力一直被认为是跨部门的基本要素。在沟通、解决问题、读写能力、人际关系、自我管理和商业头脑等领域，发现了显著的技能差距。调查结果表明，工科学生往往高估了他们的技术熟练程度，而低估了可转移技能的重要性，如弹性、道德和诚信。相反，雇主一直强调需要全面的技能组合，将技术专长与强大的沟通和管理能力结合起来。这种脱节强调了教育计划的必要性，以提高学生的自我意识，并确保他们的技能发展与行业需求保持一致。这些结果与现有文献一致，强调了在工程课程中嵌入可转移技能的重要性，以更好地为毕业生的职业成功做好准备。

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Individualised process simulation examination: A novel online take-home approach within a flipped classroom 个性化过程模拟考试：翻转课堂中一种新颖的在线带回家方法

IF 3.5 2区教育学 Q1 EDUCATION, SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINES

Education for Chemical Engineers

Pub Date : 2025-04-15 DOI: 10.1016/j.ece.2025.04.003

Rolf Bode-Staud , Lukas Rohwer , Luisa Malek , Armin Fricke , Stephan Scholl

The development and application of the software tool “Take-Home Exercise/Exam” (THEE) in the graduate class “Introduction to Computer Aided Process Engineering” (Intro CAPE) addresses gaps in process simulation pedagogical conveying and presents a novel approach to learning practices. These gaps exist in theoretical frameworks, in assessment strategies, and in methods for individualised student evaluation, particularly under digital and online constraints. The novel THEE tool introduces a secure and fully online assessment framework that enhances student engagement and supports independent learning through flipped classroom methodologies while ensuring academic integrity. Implemented in the Intro CAPE course, THEE facilitates individualised assignments, automated grading, and immediate feedback, establishing a new standard for pedagogical practices in process simulation amidst the growing trends of digitalisation and remote learning. The application of THEE in the Intro CAPE curriculum led to notable improvements in student performance and increased course registration rates relative to declining student enrolment in the department. Regular assessment allowed targeted adjustments of content to support students' long-term development. Student feedback highlights the benefits of a flipped classroom structure, which encouraged deeper engagement with the course material. THEE embedded into the new course structure enables examinations in an introductory course by providing the resources for exercise and exam tasks with different skill levels. Future enhancements will focus on improving instructional videos, and testing more complex process designs to allow for a gradual improvement of student capabilities and self-guided learning. The aim is to develop a long-term, flexible digital framework for exercises and exams, using THEE that integrates and builds on the increasing digitalisation and internationalisation in the process industries and in the education for chemical engineers.

在研究生课程“计算机辅助过程工程导论”（Intro CAPE）中开发和应用软件工具“家庭作业/考试”（THEE），解决了过程模拟教学传达中的空白，并提出了一种新的学习实践方法。这些差距存在于理论框架、评估策略和个性化学生评估方法中，特别是在数字和在线限制下。新颖的电子商务工具引入了一个安全的、完全在线的评估框架，通过翻转课堂方法提高学生的参与度，支持独立学习，同时确保学术诚信。在引入CAPE课程中，THEE促进了个性化作业、自动评分和即时反馈，在数字化和远程学习日益增长的趋势下，为过程模拟的教学实践建立了新的标准。电子商务在CAPE入门课程中的应用显著改善了学生的表现，提高了课程注册率，相对于该系学生入学率的下降。定期评估允许有针对性地调整内容，以支持学生的长期发展。学生的反馈强调了翻转课堂结构的好处，它鼓励学生更深入地参与到课程材料中。嵌入到新课程结构中的THEE通过为不同技能水平的练习和考试任务提供资源，使考试能够在入门课程中进行。未来的改进将侧重于改进教学视频，并测试更复杂的过程设计，以逐步提高学生的能力和自主学习。其目标是为练习和考试开发一个长期、灵活的数字框架，使用电子商务，整合并建立在过程工业和化学工程师教育中日益增长的数字化和国际化基础上。

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A simulation tool for pinch analysis and heat exchanger/heat pump integration in industrial processes: Development and application in challenge-based learning 工业过程中夹紧分析和热交换器/热泵集成的仿真工具：在基于挑战的学习中的开发和应用

IF 3.5 2区教育学 Q1 EDUCATION, SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINES

Education for Chemical Engineers

Pub Date : 2025-04-11 DOI: 10.1016/j.ece.2025.04.001

J.C. Atuonwu

A novel simulation tool for pinch analysis and heat exchanger/heat pump integration has been developed and tested on a variety of process problems. The tool enables users to efficiently solve problems of varying complexity that would be cumbersome to address manually, thus, aligning with industrial practice where engineers rely on commercial software to streamline analysis and design processes. Demonstrations using the tool show that it can accurately produce composite and grand composite curves and compute heating/cooling utility targets, heat recovery targets and pinch points, for any given process data. It can also determine heat exchanger networks that realise these targets. A key distinguishing feature of the tool is its integration of Heat Pumps, which is particularly relevant given the growing trend toward the electrification of heat in industrial systems. Through several case studies, students applied the tool to optimise process energy systems, demonstrating its potential to enhance learning outcomes while providing valuable insights into energy efficiency and decarbonisation strategies. Applied in an industrial decarbonisation challenge in collaboration with a food manufacturer, the tool generates heat exchanger and heat pump integration solutions resulting in significant energy savings—up to 48 % in heating utilities and 100 % in cooling utilities. Overall, the simulation tool effectively bridges the gap between academic learning and industry practice, offering a unique and impactful approach to sustainability education.

一种用于夹紧分析和热交换器/热泵集成的新型仿真工具已经开发出来，并在各种工艺问题上进行了测试。该工具使用户能够有效地解决各种复杂的问题，这些问题手工处理起来很麻烦，因此，与工程师依赖商业软件来简化分析和设计过程的工业实践保持一致。使用该工具的演示表明，它可以准确地生成复合曲线和大复合曲线，并计算任何给定过程数据的加热/冷却效用目标、热回收目标和夹点。它还可以确定实现这些目标的热交换器网络。该工具的一个关键特点是它集成了热泵，考虑到工业系统中热量电气化的趋势日益增长，这一点尤为重要。通过几个案例研究，学生们将该工具应用于优化过程能源系统，展示了其提高学习成果的潜力，同时为能源效率和脱碳策略提供了有价值的见解。在与一家食品制造商合作的工业脱碳挑战中，该工具产生了热交换器和热泵集成解决方案，从而在供暖设施中节省了48% %的能源，在制冷设施中节省了100% %的能源。总体而言，模拟工具有效地弥合了学术学习和行业实践之间的差距，为可持续发展教育提供了独特而有影响力的方法。

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Energy under debate: Fostering critical thinking in chemical engineering through in-class debates 辩论中的能量：通过课堂辩论培养化学工程的批判性思维

IF 3.5 2区教育学 Q1 EDUCATION, SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINES

Education for Chemical Engineers

Pub Date : 2025-04-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.ece.2025.03.002

María del Mar Mesa, Diego Valor, Antonio Montes, Ignacio García-Casas

This paper examines the use of in-class debates as a collaborative learning technique in the teaching of Chemical Engineering, as part of a third-year course in the Chemistry degree. "The aim is to evaluate its effectiveness in developing critical thinking and argumentative skills, while promoting awareness of sustainable energy aligned with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 7, which aims to ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all (United Nations, 2015). Over two academic years (2022–2024), students participated in debates on various energy sources, including nuclear, wind, solar or tidal energy, among others. The debates encouraged students to engage with diverse perspectives, apply their theoretical knowledge, and defend positions contrary to their own beliefs. Surveys were conducted before and after the debates to assess changes in student opinions on the viability of different energy types. Post-debate surveys revealed significant shifts in perception, such as a 0.8-point increase in favourability towards tidal energy in the 2023–2024 cohort. Additionally, 88 % of students reported finding the debates engaging, and 87 % felt the activity improved their understanding of energy topics. To further assess the development of critical skills fostered by the debates, a rubric was designed and applied by the professor, focusing on areas such as argument clarity, use of evidence, and teamwork. This rubric provided valuable insights into students' skill progression throughout the activity, offering an objective perspective on the effectiveness of debate-based learning without impacting students' final grades.

本文探讨了课堂辩论作为一种协作学习技术在化学工程教学中的应用，作为化学学位三年级课程的一部分。其目的是评估其在培养批判性思维和辩论能力方面的有效性，同时根据联合国可持续发展目标（SDG） 7促进可持续能源意识，该目标旨在确保所有人都能获得负担得起的、可靠的、可持续的现代能源（联合国，2015年）。在两个学年（2022-2024）中，学生们参加了关于各种能源的辩论，包括核能、风能、太阳能或潮汐能等。辩论鼓励学生参与不同的观点，运用他们的理论知识，捍卫与自己的信仰相反的立场。在辩论前后进行了调查，以评估学生对不同能源类型可行性的看法的变化。辩论后的调查显示，人们的看法发生了重大变化，比如在2023-2024年的队列中，对潮汐能的好感度增加了0.8个百分点。此外，88% %的学生报告说他们发现辩论很有趣，87% %的学生认为这项活动提高了他们对能源主题的理解。为了进一步评估辩论中培养的关键技能的发展，教授设计并应用了一个标准，重点关注论点的清晰度、证据的使用和团队合作等方面。这个标题在整个活动中为学生的技能进步提供了有价值的见解，在不影响学生最终成绩的情况下，为辩论式学习的有效性提供了一个客观的视角。

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One-week flipped workshop on heat integration 为期一周的热集成翻转工作坊

IF 3.5 2区教育学 Q1 EDUCATION, SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINES

Education for Chemical Engineers

Pub Date : 2025-03-08 DOI: 10.1016/j.ece.2025.03.001

Daniel R. Lewin , Nilay Shah , Abigail Barzilai

This paper describes the first implementation of a flipped, one-week workshop on heat integration that was taught in Spring 2024 to the 3rd Year cohort of 138 students in Chemical Engineering at Imperial College, London. The “flipped” workshop consisted of three online lessons that cover the core materials on pinch design of heat exchanger networks, which the students were required to complete ahead of each of the corresponding three face-to-face class meetings, which focused on problem-solving exercises largely carried out by the students themselves. The paper describes the teaching methodology applied, presents and analyses the results of a survey conducted to assess the students’ perceptions and degree of satisfaction with the workshop. Learning outcomes relevant to the workshop topic, that is, the ability to design and optimize heat exchanger networks in realistic plant-wide settings, are also presented and compared to those of previous years. The main conclusion is that the short workshop format can successfully achieve the learning objectives, even for relatively large class sizes. Evidently, this workshop can be taught effectively in this concentrated form provided that the workshop participants are given access to the online lessons in advance of the class exercises.

本文描述了一个为期一周的翻转热集成研讨会的首次实施，该研讨会于2024年春季向伦敦帝国理工学院化学工程专业三年级的138名学生授课。“翻转”工作坊由三节在线课程组成，涵盖了热交换器网络夹紧设计的核心材料，学生们被要求在相应的三节面对面的课堂会议之前完成这些课程，这些课程主要集中在学生自己进行的问题解决练习上。本文描述了所采用的教学方法，提出并分析了一项调查的结果，以评估学生对研讨会的看法和满意度。还介绍了与研讨会主题相关的学习成果，即在实际工厂范围内设计和优化热交换器网络的能力，并与前几年的学习成果进行了比较。主要结论是，即使对于相对较大的班级规模，短工作坊形式也可以成功地实现学习目标。显然，如果参与者在课堂练习之前可以访问在线课程，那么这种集中形式的研讨会可以有效地进行教学。

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Teaching pharmaceutical process safety and environmental protection: A case study from Wuhan Institute of Technology 制药工艺安全与环境保护教学——以武汉理工大学为例

IF 3.5 2区教育学 Q1 EDUCATION, SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINES

Education for Chemical Engineers

Pub Date : 2025-03-03 DOI: 10.1016/j.ece.2025.02.006

Hui Liu

With the rapid development of chemical industry, process safety and environmental protection is becoming a concern for administrators and stakeholders in China. To meet the increasing demands, the higher education institutions established the relevant courses to provide safety education for chemical engineering undergraduates. Herein we described the implementation of safety training across the four-year pharmaceutical engineering program at Wuhan Institute of Technology. Process safety was taught as an independent course to equip students with the basic principles and fundamental concepts. In addition, it was integrated into practice curriculum in a spiral fashion, ranging from practical courses, laboratory experiments, to design courses. The engineering practices helped students to apply theoretical knowledge into practical applications. Lastly, students’ course evaluation was reviewed and the strategies for continuous improvement were proposed.

随着化工行业的快速发展，过程安全与环境保护成为中国管理者和利益相关者关注的问题。为适应日益增长的需求，高等院校纷纷开设相关课程，对化工专业本科生进行安全教育。在此，我们描述了武汉工程学院四年制制药工程项目安全培训的实施情况。过程安全作为一门独立的课程进行教学，使学生掌握基本原理和基本概念。此外，它以螺旋式的方式融入实践课程，从实践课程、实验室实验到设计课程。工程实践帮助学生将理论知识应用于实际。最后，回顾了学生的课程评价，并提出了持续改进的策略。

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Influence of teaching styles of higher education teachers on students‘ engagement in learning: The mediating role of learning motivation 高等教育教师教学风格对学生学习投入的影响：学习动机的中介作用

IF 3.5 2区教育学 Q1 EDUCATION, SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINES

Education for Chemical Engineers

Pub Date : 2025-02-27 DOI: 10.1016/j.ece.2025.02.005

Xiaofang Xiong

Within the framework of constrained educational resources and disparities in the cultivation of talent, the enhancement of teaching quality has emerged as a pivotal objective within higher education. An expanding corpus of scholarly literature has evidenced the substantial impact of pedagogical approaches on students' academic outcomes and engagement levels. The methodologies employed by educators can influence not only the students' drive and emotional commitment to learning but also their cognitive achievements and overall academic prosperity. This correlation highlights the imperative of comprehending the effects of various teaching methodologies on student engagement and academic attainment. The present study endeavors to investigate strategies for augmenting students' motivation and engagement in the learning process, examining the issue from both the educator's and the learner's viewpoints, thereby contributing to the comprehensive enhancement of higher education quality. The study utilizes a blend of literature analysis and questionnaire surveys, delineating key research variables, positing hypotheses, constructing a theoretical framework, and conducting statistical analysis. The findings indicate a significant positive correlation between educators' teaching methodologies and students' learning engagement, with learning motivation serving as a mediating variable. By refining teaching methodologies, both the quality of instruction and students' proactive engagement can be elevated, thereby promoting individual and institutional development. The study also acknowledges its limitations and identifies avenues for future research, offering valuable theoretical and practical insights for the improvement of teaching and learning practices within higher education.

在教育资源紧张、人才培养不均衡的背景下，提高教学质量已成为高等教育的核心目标。越来越多的学术文献证明了教学方法对学生学业成绩和参与水平的重大影响。教育工作者所采用的方法不仅会影响学生对学习的动力和情感投入，还会影响他们的认知成就和整体学术成就。这种相关性强调了理解各种教学方法对学生参与和学业成就的影响的必要性。本研究旨在探讨如何提高学生在学习过程中的积极性和参与度，并从教育者和学习者的角度来探讨这一问题，从而为全面提高高等教育质量做出贡献。本研究采用文献分析与问卷调查相结合的方法，界定研究关键变量，提出假设，构建理论框架，并进行统计分析。研究结果表明，教育工作者的教学方法与学生的学习投入之间存在显著的正相关，学习动机是一个中介变量。通过改进教学方法，可以提高教学质量和学生的积极参与，从而促进个人和机构的发展。该研究也承认了其局限性，并指出了未来研究的途径，为改善高等教育中的教学实践提供了有价值的理论和实践见解。

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Boosting engagement and learning in the economic analysis of chemical processes through gamification 通过游戏化促进参与和学习化学过程的经济分析

IF 3.5 2区教育学 Q1 EDUCATION, SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINES

Education for Chemical Engineers

Pub Date : 2025-02-22 DOI: 10.1016/j.ece.2025.02.004

María Ángeles Martín-Lara, Deisi Altmajer, José María Vicaria, Mario J. Muñoz-Batista

This article explores the effectiveness of gamification in the course “Design of Chemical Products and Processes” of the Master’s Degree in Chemical Engineering at the University of Granada. In particular, the gamified educational activities were developed in the thematic block on the economic analysis of chemical processes over three academic years. The gamification activities implemented included dominoes, bingo, word search, hangman, and passing the word. The results indicate that these activities improved student motivation, participation, and learning. Additionally, a positive perception of collaboration and teamwork was observed. Gamification not only made learning more attractive but also fostered deeper and more meaningful learning, providing empirical evidence of its benefits in higher education. The study includes a description of the activities conducted, perception and evaluation questionnaires from students regarding the proposed activities, and an assessment of the results (surveys and acquired competencies). This allows for identifying the advantages and improvements for future courses.

本文探讨了游戏化在格拉纳达大学化学工程硕士学位课程“化学产品和工艺设计”中的有效性。特别是，游戏化的教育活动是在三个学年的化学过程的经济分析主题块中开发的。实现的游戏化活动包括多米诺骨牌、宾果游戏、单词搜索、绞刑和传递单词。结果表明，这些活动提高了学生的动机，参与和学习。此外，观察到积极的协作和团队合作的看法。游戏化不仅使学习变得更有吸引力，而且还促进了更深入、更有意义的学习，为其在高等教育中的益处提供了经验证据。该研究包括对所开展活动的描述，学生对拟议活动的看法和评估问卷，以及对结果的评估（调查和获得的能力）。这样就可以确定未来课程的优势和改进。

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Sustainability − The core of responsible engineering practice and education: Reality or still just utopia? A comparative study between China and the Rest of the World 可持续性-负责任的工程实践和教育的核心：现实还是乌托邦？中国与世界其他国家的比较研究

IF 3.5 2区教育学 Q1 EDUCATION, SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINES

Education for Chemical Engineers

Pub Date : 2025-02-18 DOI: 10.1016/j.ece.2025.02.002

Manoj Ravi , Nigel Russell-Sewell , Andrew Hoadley , Jarka Glassey

This paper discusses the importance of sustainability in chemical engineering education, driven by global societal pressures and climate change. It considers the impact of engineering education on sustainability and explores necessary adjustments. Approaches to integrating sustainability into the curriculum are identified including: adding sustainability subjects in relation to the UN SDGs; and integrating sustainability content and values. Global examples highlight a number of strategies and challenges, in particular China's “New Engineering Education” strategy. The role of educators and access to resources, such as the IChemE “Sustainability Hub” and the “Engineering for One Planet” framework, are emphasised. The study investigates perceptions of sustainability skills development among students, academics, and industry professionals, revealing geographical differences. Respondents from institutions in China, starting from a higher knowledge baseline, showed less growth in understanding sustainability over time compared to those from the rest of the world. The study highlights the need for curriculum renewal to better integrate sustainability, with tailored emphasis on specific concepts based on regional needs. The findings highlight the importance of embedding sustainability in chemical engineering education to prepare future engineers for global challenges.

本文讨论了在全球社会压力和气候变化的推动下，可持续发展在化学工程教育中的重要性。它考虑了工程教育对可持续性的影响，并探讨了必要的调整。确定了将可持续发展纳入课程的方法，包括：增加与联合国可持续发展目标相关的可持续发展主题；整合可持续发展的内容和价值。全球的例子突出了一些战略和挑战，特别是中国的“新工程教育”战略。教育工作者的作用和获得资源的途径，如IChemE的“可持续发展中心”和“一个地球的工程”框架，都得到了强调。该研究调查了学生、学者和行业专业人士对可持续发展技能发展的看法，揭示了地域差异。与世界其他地区的受访者相比，来自中国机构的受访者从更高的知识基线开始，对可持续性的理解随着时间的推移增长较少。该研究强调需要更新课程，以更好地将可持续性纳入其中，并根据地区需求量身定制强调具体概念。研究结果强调了在化学工程教育中嵌入可持续性的重要性，以使未来的工程师为全球挑战做好准备。

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Critical analysis of the educational objectives and graduate attributes of a chemical engineering program in the western of Mexico: Towards the integration of sustainable approaches based on regional problems 对墨西哥西部化学工程项目的教育目标和毕业生属性的批判性分析：基于区域问题的可持续方法的整合

IF 3.5 2区教育学 Q1 EDUCATION, SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINES

Education for Chemical Engineers

Pub Date : 2025-02-18 DOI: 10.1016/j.ece.2025.02.003

Luis A. Romero-Cano , Marco A. Zárate-Navarro , Efrén Aguilar-Garnica , Fabiola Padilla-Arizmendi

Adapting the Chemical Engineering curriculum to regional needs is crucial for addressing local challenges and fostering sustainable development. In this communication, we argue that tailoring educational programs and aiming early research to the specific industrial and environmental context of a region not only enhances the employability of graduates but also contributes to the economic and technological advancement of their communities. Using the western region of Mexico, particularly the state of Jalisco, as a case study, we explore the unique needs of the area. Jalisco is home to various industries, including tequila production, pharmaceuticals, and agriculture, each presenting distinct challenges such as wastewater management, by-product valorization, energy efficiency, management of financial projects, and quality management. We discuss how the educational objectives (EOs) and the graduate attributes (GAs) can be structured to address these local demands while aligning with global accreditation standards in Chemical Engineering education. By focusing on sustainability and the integration of regional problem-solving approaches, this study highlights the importance of curriculum adaptation to ensure the relevance of educational programs in a globalized yet locally diverse world.

使化学工程课程适应区域需求对于解决当地挑战和促进可持续发展至关重要。在本文中，我们认为，针对一个地区特定的工业和环境背景定制教育计划和早期研究不仅可以提高毕业生的就业能力，还有助于其所在社区的经济和技术进步。以墨西哥西部地区，特别是哈利斯科州为例，探讨该地区的独特需求。哈利斯科州是各种行业的所在地，包括龙舌兰酒生产、制药和农业，每个行业都面临着不同的挑战，如废水管理、副产品增值、能源效率、金融项目管理和质量管理。我们讨论了如何构建教育目标（EOs）和毕业生属性（GAs），以满足这些当地需求，同时与化学工程教育的全球认证标准保持一致。通过关注可持续性和区域问题解决方法的整合，本研究强调了课程适应的重要性，以确保教育计划在全球化但地方多样化的世界中的相关性。

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