June is Pride Month in the U.S. AIChE observes Pride Month by continuing to encourage, build and support the LGBTQ+ community and LGBTQ+ ChemE professionals; and by sharing individual stories of LGBTQIA+ chemical engineers and their allies.
Join AIChE's LGBTQ+ & Allies Online Community
This community is open to professional AIChE members who are LGBTQ+ and allies. Topics of discussion will include the ongoing development of LGBTQ+ initiatives at AIChE, plus issues concerning, and opportunities for, LGBTQ+ chemical engineering professionals.
Learn more about the community. Learn more about AIChE's Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives.
Duncan Mullins: Featured LGBTQ+ Ally
Learn about the work of this teaching assistant and PhD student, and find out when he first realized it was important for him to be an ally to the LGBTQ+ people around him.
Anne Grillet: Featured Chemical Engineering LGBTQ+ Ally
Learn how this chemical engineer at Sandia National Laboratories serves as an ally to LGBTQ+ coworkers, and about the experiences that helped lead to her involvement as an ally.
LGBTQ+ Podcasts
Hear from LGBTQ+ voices in the chemical engineering community, and learn about their experiences as LGBTQ+ chemical engineers and allies on these podcasts.
Reginald Rogers, Jr.: Featured LGBTQ+ ChemE Professional
Meet Reginald and hear about his work at the University of Missouri, about his coming out story, and his interests outside chemical engineering.
Pride Month: LGBTQ+ & Allies Community
Celebrate Pride Month by checking out the new Celebrate Pride home page, by getting involved in programming for LGBTQ+ members and their allies, or taking part in our upcoming webinar on successful employee resource groups.
Announcing LGBTQ+ Industry Employee Resource Group Best Practices Live Panel and Q&A
Learn how large industrial companies have found success in supporting LGBTQ+ communities through employee resource groups and learn what factors contribute to their success.
LGBTQ+ & Allies Young Professionals Panel Discussion
Celebrate Pride Month by hearing from some of the LGBTQ+ individuals and allies in our profession. Also, learn more about how you can get involved in AIChE’s initiatives for LGBTQ+ members and allies.
Discussing LGBTQIA+ in Engineering and Corporate America
Chemical engineers share their stories about coming out and working for LGBTQIA+ rights in the corporate world.
Alan Bahl: Featured LGBTQ+ ChemE Professional
Meet Alan Bahl who discusses his experience as an LGBTQ+ ChemE professional working in EHS for the MBCC Group, a chemical manufacturer.
A Talk with Dr. Lauren Esposito, Founder of 500 Queer Scientists
Learn how this online community of LGBTQ+ STEM professionals has grown to include scientists from a broad range of disciplines.
LGBTQ+ & Allies Community to Hold Virtual Pride Parade
Celebrate Pride Month, connect with others in the community, and learn what initiatives are available at AIChE for LGBTQ+ members and allies.
Alyssa Grube: Featured LGBTQ+ ChemE Professional
Hear about a typical workday, interests, and more from Alyssa Grube, a graduate research and teaching assistant at the PSE Bavarian Lab at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Rebecca (Becky) M.W. Starkweather: Featured LGBTQ+ ChemE Professional
Learn about Becky’s career as Global Commercial Leader for Engineered to Order Systems for Air Products’ Membrane Solutions and about her experiences as an out LGBTQ+ chemical engineer.