Programs and Initiatives
In addition to the critical financial support raised by the AIChE Annual Fund, the AIChE Foundation also raises funds to facilitate the development and refinement of specific AIChE programs and important initiatives. Through the generosity of our donors, especially at leadership levels of support, we can further the Institute's mission and secure a stronger AIChE, today and in the future.
New! Connie Carroll Memorial Award - an award for young professionals established by Connie's friends and colleagues to recognize and honor her extraordinary service to AIChE and her commitment to the chemical engineering profession.
New! AIChE Leadership Challenge: Volunteer Leaders for the Future - a fundraising initiative to support a three year subsidized membership program for young professionals, ages 25-35, in exchange for their volunteer involvement and participation in AIChE.
New! Society for Biological Engineering (SBE) BioCatalyst Fund - a fundraising initiative to provide essential financial support for a range of annual bioengineering programs, including the development and expansion of biological engineering student initiatives.
Grand Challenges
Donations made toward Grand Challenges help support activities in our global water, energy and sustainability efforts. Center for Energy Initiatives helps engineers and scientists, working from multiple perspectives, to network, cross-fertilize and integrate ideas to advance energy efforts across the board.
If you are interested in learning more about the AIChE Water Initiative, please click here.
If you are interested in learning more about the Center for Energy Initiatives, please click here.
If you are interested in learning more about the Institute for Sustainability, please click here.
Opening Doors Program for Young Professionals
Donations made toward the Opening Doors Program help create new opportunities and improved resources for young professionals in AIChE, including the advancement of ChEnected, AIChE's online community created by, and for, young chemical engineers.
If you are interested in learning more about the Opening Doors Program and how the funds are used, please click here.
WISE Internship Program
Donations made toward WISE help AIChE participate in the Washington Internships for Engineering Students (WISE) Internship Program.WISE is a highly competitive program in which outstanding engineering students are selected to spend nine weeks in a special summer program in Washington, D.C to learn how government officials make decisions on complex technological issues and how engineers can contribute to legislative and regulatory public policy decisions.
If you are interested in learning more about the WISE Internship Program, please click here
Student Programs
Donations made toward Student Programs help to enrich all related activities and enhance scholarship/award programs which include career development, education and training, and leadership development opportunities for the future leaders of our profession.
If you are interested in learning more about Student Programs, please click here.
Minority Programs
Donations made toward Minority Programs help support the activities of the AIChE Minority Affairs Committee (MAC). MAC promotes activities that encourage and advance the education and training of minorities in engineering disciplines. This is achieved through the development of student scholarships, awards and mentoring programs.
If you are interested in learning more about the AIChE Minority Affairs Committee, please click here.
Women's Initiatives
Donations made toward Women's Initiatives help support the activities of the AIChE Women's Initiatives Committee (WIC). WIC promotes the entry, development, and full participation of women in the Institute and the profession. WIC is committed to the development and enhancement of resources for women in the Institute as well as the profession.WIC is also committed to creating an enhanced networking environment for women as a means to increase visibility and facilitate opportunities for professional and personal growth.
If you are interested in learning more about the AIChE Women's Initiatives Committee, please click here.
All gifts are fully tax-deductible as allowed by law. While gifts of all sizes are gratefully acknowledged, AIChE extends a special thank you to the AIChE Leaders Society for their annual leadership gifts of $1,000 or more to the AIChE Foundation.