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The Chemistry of Chocolate

AIChE Webinar
Live Wednesday, November 6, 2013, 2:00pm-3:00pm EST
NIcholas L. Rozzi

Steeped in tradition, chocolate evokes images of artisans making hand crafted delicacies in their kitchen, while little thought is given to the chemistry behind this art. This webinar explores the key reactions that take place in the production of a cherry cordial.

VLS: AIChE Presidential Candidates Meetup

Virtual Local Section Webinar
Jun 27, 2013
Cheryl Teich, Philip Winkler

The Virtual Local Section hosted the 2014 AIChE President-Elect Candidates, Cheryl I. Teich and Philip W. Winkler, to discuss their vision for AIChE, and to have a chance to find out who the candidates are in order to be an informed voter.

An Insider’s View of the New Patent Laws

AIChE Webinar
Jun 26, 2013
Robert Stoll

Mr. Stoll explains how patentees can better protect their valuable patents and how challengers can advantage their positions in contesting competitors’ patents. He provides insights about the factors to evaluate when deciding whether to use the new Inter Partes Review procedures and the Post Grant Review procedures or to go to the courts instead.

VLS: Great Inventions That Changed The World

AIChE Webinar
Mar 28, 2013
James Wei

You will not only learn about inventions and inventors, but also the impact they have had on our lives and the society and environment in which we live today.

Patent FAQ’s - What You Really Need To Know

South Texas Section Webinar
May 2, 2013
Wendy Buskop
This presentation will cover the definition of a patent, types of patents, criteria used to obtain a patent, the duration of the patents, the new patent law, and disclosure issues.

Nigeria: Chemical Engineering—Development, Challenges, and Prospects

June
2013
Global Outlook
Emmanuel Dada, John Erinne, Oluwafem Taiwo
Nigeria is a nation endowed with abundant natural resources and engineering talent. Current policy and reforms in the downstream and natural gas sectors are expected to boost Nigeria’s economy and restore growth and vibrancy to its chemical process industries.

The Netherlands' Process Technology Networks

June
2012
Global Outlook
Andrzej Stankiewicz, Tjeerd Jongsma
Marked by a culture of open innovation, the Dutch system of collaboration creates unique opportunities for advances in process technology.

Random Thoughts: Inspired by Rich Felder

Oct 29, 2012
Kenny Felder, Lisa G. Bullard, Rebecca Brent
This talk is part of the invited session 'Random Thoughts: Inspired by Rich Felder'. Description: This session honors Dr. Richard M. Felder, Hoechst Celanese Professor Emeritus of Chemical Engineering at North Carolina State University. Rich has been recognized for his sustained contributions to...

From Wet Algae to Liquid Fuels

Mar 20, 2013
Phillip Savage

The presentation provides some general background on biofuels and on the use of algae as a biomass source for making liquid fuels. The presentation focuses on R&D efforts related to processing algae in its wet state, which eliminates an energy intensive drying step.

Cheers! The Chemistry of Wine

AIChE Webinar
Feb 1, 2012
Dr. Ariel Fenster

This webinar provides all the necessary information to fully appreciate this best companion of good food. It presents the history of wine as well as the chemical aspects of fermentation and of aging.

International Year of Chemistry

Virtual Local Section Webinar
Sep 22, 2011
Neil Gussman

Learn about the International Year of Chemistry (IYC 2011), a worldwide celebration of chemistry and its contributions to the well-being of humankind.

Virtual Local Section Inaugural Meeting

Virtual Local Section Webinar
Jan 27, 2011
Maria Burka

2011 AIChE President Dr. Maria Burka spoke about two passions of hers, research and innovation at the inaugural Virtual Local Section meeting.

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