AIChE Structure
AIChE’s 3 Operating Councils are leading the Institute’s efforts to realize the three elements of AIChE’s Vision: Providing value as the global leader of the chemical engineering profession, as the lifetime center for professional and personal growth and security of chemical engineers, and as the foremost catalyst in applying chemical engineering expertise in meeting societal needs.
Career and Education
Chemical Engineering Technology
Societal Impact
The Operating Councils work with the various entities that make up AIChE—divisions, forums, committees, local sections, student chapters, etc.—to assure that they are aligned with the needs of the members and with each other.
110 Local Sections throughout the United States and Puerto Rico, plus The Netherlands and Belgium, Saudi Arabia, Singapore and Canada. Sections sponsor activities of interest to members in their particular area. They are the “grassroots” of AIChE.
19 Divisions and forums focusing on the technical areas in which chemical engineers work, including fuels and petrochemicals, advanced materials, and biotechnology.
23 National Committees that work to further the objectives of the Institute, both internally and through outreach efforts.
164 Student Chapters and Student Clubs on campuses in the United States, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Canada, Nigeria, and Hong Kong, offering undergraduates a chance to learn more about their chosen profession.
Technical Societies allow industry, academia and government representatives to collaborate and leverage resources for research, technology transfer and other activities. Currently more than 200 companies participate in three Industry Technology Alliances: Process Safety (CCPS), including Safety and Chemical Engineering Education (SACHE); Emergency Relief Systems (DIERS); Thermophysical Property Data, Evaluation of Measurement (DIPPR), the Society for Biological Engineering (SBE) and the Institute for Sustainability (IfS)