FAQs

New Members

What is included in my membership dues?
Membership dues includes a 12-month subscription to CEP (Chemical Engineering Progress), AIChE’s flagship publication, plus significant discounts on conferences, educational courses, AIChE publications, and personal and professional financial resources.  You’ll have access to the AIChE Members-only Online Community, ChemE on Demand, eLibrary, an online scientific collection of books and resource tools, free webinars, and ExecuPlanet personalized career services.  At CareerEngineer, AIChE’s career website exclusively for chemical engineers, you can post your resume, search for a job, or get up-to-date salary information.  Enjoy discounts on car rentals, hotels and UPS shipping as well.  For more information visit: www.aiche.org/membercenter

Will I receive a monthly newsletter?
Yes. You’ll receive AIChE Exchange, our monthly e-newsletter designed to inform members of upcoming events, new products, services and activities at the Institute. 

When will I receive new member information?
Your membership card and a welcome letter should arrive in the mail within two weeks of joining AIChE.

How do I know what my membership number is?
Your welcome letter will include your membership card which will have your number on it.  You can always contact Customer Service at (800) 242-4363 (US) or (203) 702-7660 (outside the US) and they will be able to tell you what your membership number is.

CEP Magazine Subscriptions

When can I expect my first issue of CEP?
If your membership was processed before the 15^th of the month, you can expect your first issue of CEP to arrive the following month.  For example, if you join January 12, your first issue will be the February issue. If you join after the 15^th of the month, your first issue will arrive in two months.  For example, if you join January 17, your first issue will be the March issue.

Get Involved

How do I join a Local Section or Division/Forum?
To find chemical engineers in your local area, go to www.aiche.org/localsections.  Here you will find information on how to join a Local Section, find a Local Section, start a Local Section as well as many other resources.

For information on joining a Division or Forum, go to www.aiche.org/divisionsforums.  Here you will find information on finding and joining a Division or Forum as well as other valuable resources.

How do I become an AIChE Volunteer?
AIChE volunteers make AIChE work.  You can get involved by volunteering as an officer of a Local Section or Technical Division.  Members also serve on AIChE’s 25 National Committees.  To find out more, visit: www.aiche.org/MemberCenter/Volunteer.aspx or email: CustomerService@aiche.org.

AIChE Conferences, Technical Training, and Publications

How do I find out about upcoming meetings?
Go to www.aiche.org/conferences for the latest details and registration information for upcoming conferences sponsored by AIChE as well as cosponsored or affiliated conferences for chemical engineering professionals.

I want to register for a conference.  How do I get the membership discount?
When you register, check the appropriate box on the form stating you are a member of AIChE and supply your membership number where indicated.  Then, choose the membership rate from the registration pricing.

How do I learn more about Professional and Technical Education?
Go to www.aiche.org/CareersEducation/ to view over 200 courses in a variety of technical specialties.  AIChE also offers discounted AMA management and leadership training. 

How can I order subscriptions and books? 
Visit www.aiche.org/publications to view the publication catalog.  Your AIChE membership discount will be applied during check-out.

I just paid for membership online.  Why can’t I access the Member Pages?
It takes approximately 24-48 hours for your membership to be processed when joining online.

Managing your account information

I’ve just moved/changed my email address.  How do I update my information?
You can update your information by logging into the Web site as a member.  Then go to "Member Center" and select "Update My Contact Info."  You can also email Customer Service at CustomerService@aiche.org.

I lost my membership card. What do I do?
You can contact Customer Service at CustomerService@aiche.org or (800) 242-4363 or (203) 702-7660 (outside the U.S.) and they will send you a replacement card.

I joined AIChE within the last few months. Why did I get a dues invoice?
Membership dues are pro-rated.  If you joined in June 2009 and your dues were $199, $99.50 would go towards membership for the current year and $99.50 would go towards next year’s membership.  If your dues were $199 for 2010 and $99.50 has already been put towards those dues, there would be a remaining balance of $99.50.  This amount is appropriated dependent on the time of year membership is activated.

When Do I Qualify for AIChE’s RETIREE Rate?
The retirement rate is covered in Section V, Paragraph 3 of AIChE’s Bylaws which states:
“Dues will be reduced to 50% for members when they reach the earliest date of eligibility for full retirement as defined by the Social Security Administration.”

The social security chart is online.  Full retirement age is defined in years and months.  For example if you were born in 1941 you would be eligible for retirement at age 65 and 8 months.  If you were born in 1940, the social security retirement age would be 65 and 6 months.

AIChE will only look at the “Age” of eligibility, not the months.  Therefore, in the example above, if a member was born in 1940 or 1941, you will be eligible for AIChE Retirement rate the dues year you turn 65.

Here is a chart that may assist you.       

AIChE By-Laws and Code of Ethics

Where can I view the code of ethics and by-laws?
This information can be viewed at www.aiche.org/About/WhoWeAre/Governance/index.aspx