The current method for producing alcohol biofuels, in particular butanol, is through metabolic cellular processes. Clostridia species are used to produce butanol, but they are not very suitable because they are complex and not well understood. Biological pathways have also been developed for strains of Escherichia coli and Saccharomyces cerevisiae; both of these microbes have better genetic tools available.
The goal of the AIChE Water Initiative is to become the foremost catalyst in applying chemical engineering expertise in meeting societal needs in the area of water quality, sustainability and security. Learn more.
The SBE BioCatalyst Fund is a fundraising initiative to provide essential financial support for a range of annual bioengineering programs, including student initiatives and training. Learn more.
At the ARPA-E 2012 summit recently held just outside Washington, DC, Bill Gates and DOE Secretary Steven Chu sat down and discussed the world's largest energy challenges in front of a large audience. Watch in the window on the right.
Understand how The Board of Trustees operates, the election cycle, the responsibilities of foundation chairs, vice-chairs, committee chairs, and staff.
Are you applying for jobs that include a rotation program? No clue what a rotational program is? Think of it as a job sampler and a possible opportunity to travel. Rotational programs can also be a valuable way to familiarize yourself with a company and several positions.
"Make Your Profile Picture a Molecule Month" was an idea of David Monteiro, a chemical engineering student of Stevens Institute of Technology, and is intended to spread enthusiasm for chemistry and promote the expression of one's passion for the field.
Why use AIChE for your recruitment needs? Your employment message receives maximum exposure in the Recruitment Section of Chemical Engineering Progress (CEP), where you will directly reach more than 40,000 AIChE members. Read more and see rates.
