AIChE Awards Langer Prize Fellowship to César de la Fuente Jan 16, 2020 . by Gordon Ellis De la Fuente's work devises new therapies for antibiotic resistance, infectious diseases, cancer, microbiome engineering, and more.
Food Equity: A Global Challenge Jan 10, 2020 . by Margaret Morris What will it take to make diets around the world healthy, sustainable, and equitable? And how can chemical engineers contribute to solutions?
K–12 Committee Launches at Annual Meeting STEM Showcase Jan 6, 2020 . by Gordon Ellis Over the past year, volunteers have been working to reestablish AIChE’s K-12 Committee.
Looking Back on the 2019 AIChE Ammonia Safety Symposium Dec 31, 2019 . by Venkat Pattabathula Lessons on process safety: Learn from some of the symposium's top papers detailing safety incidents and solutions.
17/16 in the series 2019 AIChE Annual Meeting & Annual Student Conference NMSBrew Ginger Beer Wins Grand Prize in Brewing Competition Dec 26, 2019 . by Monica Mellinger Teams competed in the third annual AIChE Beer Brewing Competition, with winners in multiple categories.
15/16 in the series 2019 AIChE Annual Meeting & Annual Student Conference Michael Graham on the Inaugural William R. Schowalter Lecture Dec 12, 2019 . by Lisa Lanzkowsky Michael Graham of the Univ. of Wisconsin-Madison outlines some of the fluid mechanics research he presented in the Schowalter Lecture.
Advancing Biotechnology in Asia Dec 11, 2019 . by Lucy Alexander Asia is an increasingly important center of biotech research and development, with multiple hubs of activity across the continent.
14/16 in the series 2019 AIChE Annual Meeting & Annual Student Conference A Chat with John M. Prausnitz AIChE Institute Lecturer Karen K. Gleason Dec 9, 2019 . by Kelsey Kettelhut Karen is the Alexander and I. Michael Kasser Professor of Chemical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
NTU: Networking and Competitions Break Barriers Dec 9, 2019 . by Kaitlyn Hennacy The young AIChE student chapter at National Taiwan University is making the most of opportunities to advance members' interests and future careers.
13/16 in the series 2019 AIChE Annual Meeting & Annual Student Conference A Conversation with SBE's James E. Bailey Award Winner Jens Nielsen Dec 5, 2019 . by Hailey Murphy Hear from the 2019 James E. Bailey Award winner about his research that seeks to understand the systems biology of metabolism.
"What Chemical Engineers Do" Video Debuts at 2019 Gala Dec 4, 2019 . by Lisa Lanzkowsky The 2019 AIChE Gala raised approximately $725,000 to support the advancement of the chemical engineering profession.
12/16 in the series 2019 AIChE Annual Meeting & Annual Student Conference Chemical Engineers as Entrepreneurs: Amy Beaird of Helicon Chemical Co. Shares Insights Dec 3, 2019 . by Douglas B. Clark Interested in a career that focuses on entrepreneurial businesses? Hear tips for students and young chemical engineers that will fuel your success.
UNL Students Broaden Their Community Impact Dec 2, 2019 . by Kaitlyn Hennacy Among their many activities, chemical engineering students at the University of Nebraska - Lincoln (UNL) are gearing up to host the 2020 Mid-America Student Regional Conference.
What’s Trending at AIChE: Highlights from September & October 2019 Nov 27, 2019 . by Dikyi Ukyab Up on the latest happenings and events? Catch up on conference highlights, top Engage discussions, most popular content, and more.
35 Under 35 Nominations Open Nov 26, 2019 . by Monica Mellinger Know an exceptional young chemical engineer? Consider nominating them for the AIChE 35 Under 35 Award.
11/16 in the series 2019 AIChE Annual Meeting & Annual Student Conference A Conversation with 2018 Andreas Acrivos Award Winner Martin Z. Bazant [Video] Nov 25, 2019 . by Kelsey Kettelhut Meet this physicist and mathematician turned chemical engineer, and learn what drove him to pursue chemical engineering.
1/16 in the series 2019 AIChE Annual Meeting & Annual Student Conference Jayme Currie Receives 2019 John J. McKetta Undergraduate Scholarship Nov 22, 2019 . by Emily Miksiewicz North Carolina State University's Jayme Currie was awarded the John J. McKetta Undergraduate Scholarship at the 2019 Annual Student Conference.
2/16 in the series 2019 AIChE Annual Meeting & Annual Student Conference A Chat with 2019 WISE Interns Bradie Crandall and Cameron Hong Nov 21, 2019 . by Heather Yuengling Hear how chemical engineering students used summer internships to explore how engineers' work can inform and affect public policy.
3/16 in the series 2019 AIChE Annual Meeting & Annual Student Conference A Conversation with 2019 D.I.C. Wang Award Winner Douglas S. Clark Nov 19, 2019 . by Hailey Murphy Hear from UC Berkeley's Dr. Douglas S. Clark about his work which aims to teach old enzymes new tricks.
Chemical Industry Leaders Look at Their Role in Inclusion Nov 16, 2019 . by Lisa Lanzkowsky Prominent leaders in the chemical industry gathered yesterday to look at how decisions at the top of a corporation positively influences inclusion.
4/16 in the series 2019 AIChE Annual Meeting & Annual Student Conference A Conversation with 2019 Annual Student Conference Keynote Speaker Karen McKee Nov 15, 2019 . by Cody Hirashima Karen McKee, president of ExxonMobil Chemical Company, shares insights and advice for young chemical engineers.
5/16 in the series 2019 AIChE Annual Meeting & Annual Student Conference Prof. Erin Cech Discusses Her Recent STEM Inclusion Study [Interview] Nov 13, 2019 . by John Vasko Exactly how inclusive are STEM professionals? Find out in this interview with Erin Cech.
6/16 in the series 2019 AIChE Annual Meeting & Annual Student Conference Meet Victoria Muir, First Recipient of the Poddar Award for Rising Chemical Engineers Nov 12, 2019 . by Monica Mellinger Victoria Muir is a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Pennsylvania and joined us at the Annual Meeting in Orlando to discuss her career thus far.
7/16 in the series 2019 AIChE Annual Meeting & Annual Student Conference 2019 Annual Meeting Honors Ceremony Recap Nov 12, 2019 . by Gordon Ellis Photos and details from the 2019 Institute and Board of Directors' Awards.
8/16 in the series 2019 AIChE Annual Meeting & Annual Student Conference Virginia Tech Wins H. Scott Fogler 1st Place Award in 2019 Chem-E-Car Competition® Nov 11, 2019 . by Sarah Ewing The student team from Virginia Tech clinched the top trophy with a distance of 9 cm.
10/16 in the series 2019 AIChE Annual Meeting & Annual Student Conference ExxonMobil Chemical's Karen McKee Kicks Off 2019 Annual Student Conference Nov 9, 2019 . by Gordon Ellis Karen McKee, president of ExxonMobil Chemical, sent out a call to students to become tomorrow's leaders and help solve the world's challenges.
5/5 in the series Chem-E-Car in the Spotlight Series - 2019 Competitors Chem-E-Car in the Spotlight – 2019 Competitors, Part 5 Nov 5, 2019 . by Sarah Ewing Check out the latest set of videos for the 2019 Chem-E-Car competitors.
4/5 in the series Chem-E-Car in the Spotlight Series - 2019 Competitors Chem-E-Car in the Spotlight – 2019 Competitors, Part 4 Nov 1, 2019 . by Sarah Ewing Want to see a preview of this year's Chem-E-Car competitors? Check out the videos submitted by the 2019 teams.
October 2019 Featured Engage Discussions Oct 30, 2019 . by Monica Mellinger Have good advice to share? Want to see what other chemical engineers and chemical engineering students are up to? Check out the latest discussions.
Download AIChEvents App for Latest Annual Meeting Updates Oct 29, 2019 . by Kelsey Kettelhut Tips and new features will make meeting new contacts and finding the right events for you easier than ever at the Annual Meeting in Orlando.
How Inclusive Are STEM Professionals? Oct 28, 2019 . by John Vasko Results of this new study will be shared at the 2019 AIChE Annual Meeting in Orlando.
CCPS 2019 Summer and Fall Highlights Oct 25, 2019 . by Michele Horwitz Catch up on the latest CCPS news, including student boot camps, faculty workshops, regional meetings around the world, and more.
3/5 in the series Chem-E-Car in the Spotlight Series - 2019 Competitors Chem-E-Car in the Spotlight – 2019 Competitors, Part 3 Oct 24, 2019 . by Sarah Ewing Check out the latest set of Chem-E-Car videos submitted by the 2019 teams.
2019 Annual Meeting Preview Oct 23, 2019 . by Kelsey Kettelhut Get organized for this year's Annual Meeting with these useful links and planning tools.
2/5 in the series Chem-E-Car in the Spotlight Series - 2019 Competitors Chem-E-Car in the Spotlight – 2019 Competitors, Part 2 Oct 18, 2019 . by Sarah Ewing Check out the second set of videos for the 2019 Chem-E-Car competitors.
James Swartz on Cell-Free Systems Oct 17, 2019 . by Hailey Murphy Hear from James about promising career paths in cell-free systems, and get a preview of his upcoming talk at the Cell Free Systems Conference.
Join the Conversation #AIChEAnnual and #AIChEASC Oct 16, 2019 . by Idell Bryan Follow 2019 AIChE Annual Meeting and Annual Student Conference highlights, whether you're joining us in Orlando or just want to keep up on the latest.
Emma Rawlins on Stem Cell Engineering Oct 15, 2019 . by Keith Joseph Jr. A preview of the work Emma Rawlins of the Gurdon Institute, University of Cambridge, will discuss at the upcoming 7th International Conference on Stem Cell Engineering in Barcelona.
Upcoming LGBTQ+ & Allies Events at the Annual Meeting and Annual Student Conference Oct 11, 2019 . by John Vasko Join LGBTQ+ chemical engineers and their allies for social and networking events in Orlando as well as for workshops and panels to promote inclusion, awareness, and diversity.
1/5 in the series Chem-E-Car in the Spotlight Series - 2019 Competitors Chem-E-Car in the Spotlight – 2019 Competitors, Part 1 Oct 10, 2019 . by Sarah Ewing Want to see a preview of this year's Chem-E-Car competitors? Check out the videos submitted by the 2019 teams.
2019 Annual Student Conference Preview Oct 9, 2019 . by Sarah Ewing Attending #AIChEASC? Get a quick rundown of highlights, plus practical information about hotels, top events, and even Orlando attractions and restaurants.
Today Is National Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Day Oct 8, 2019 . by Keith Joseph Jr. October 8th (10/08) was chosen in reference to the atomic weight of hydrogen, 1.008.
Madhu Khanna on the Potential of Cellulosic Biofuels Oct 3, 2019 . by Maithreyi Thukaram Madhu Khanna discusses cellulosic biofuels, their economic and sustainability benefits and tradeoffs, and what's needed to see cellulosic biofuels thrive.
Where Is Chemical Engineering Heading in the Future? Oct 2, 2019 . by Emily Frangenberg Help define the direction of chemical engineering research priorities, education, and practice at the 2019 Annual Meeting in Orlando.
Christos Maravelias on the Computing & Systems Technology Division (CAST) Oct 1, 2019 . by Sean Liu Learn about CAST, its members, and its flagship conferences that take a close look at advances in computer-aided design and work to advance the field.
What’s Trending at AIChE: Highlights from July & August 2019 Sep 30, 2019 . by Dikyi Ukyab Busy but want to catch up on what's trending? Check out this convenient digest of the most popular chemical engineering articles, events, discussion, and more.
Will James on Hydrogen Safety Sep 24, 2019 . by Keith Joseph Jr. As the hydrogen economy grows, so does the need for technical information and know-how about hydrogen safety. Read more about safety advances.
Shining a Light into the Unknown Sep 17, 2019 . by Dejuanah Collymore Optogenetics is opening new doors, thanks to discoveries about how neurons function and their role in various conditions and behaviors.
Vote Now: 2020 Board of Directors Election Sep 9, 2019 . by Heather Yuengling Have you voted yet? Polls now open for AIChE's election for the 2020 Board of Directors. Review candidate bios and statements and place your vote online. Vote now!
Michael Graham to Deliver Inaugural Schowalter Lecture Sep 3, 2019 . by Gordon Ellis Graham presents his lecture, "Flowing Complex Fluids, from Blood to the Buffer Layer,” at the 2019 AIChE Annual Meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 13.
Piet Huizenga on the Process Development Symposium Europe Aug 29, 2019 . by Cody Hirashima Hear from conference co-chair Piet Huizenga about what you can expect from the very first Process Development Symposium Europe.
AIChE Endows Lectureship Honoring William R. Schowalter Aug 28, 2019 . by Gordon Ellis The inaugural William R. Schowalter Lecture will be presented on Nov. 13 at the 2019 AIChE Annual Meeting in Orlando, FL.
Armin Fricke on the Process Development Symposium Europe Aug 21, 2019 . by Cody Hirashima Learn what's in store for participants at the very first Process Development Symposium Europe taking place in Frankfurt this September.
Ed Boyden on the Optogenetic Control of Neurons Aug 14, 2019 . by Maithreyi Thukaram Ed discusses his work in optogenetics and neurology, including challenges he faces and his insights into the future of the field.
Gleason Named 2019 Prausnitz AIChE Institute Lecturer Aug 8, 2019 . by Gordon Ellis MIT's Karen K. Gleason will present the John M. Prausnitz AIChE Institute Lecture for 2019 in Orlando.
NASA Engineer Jerry Sanders on Space Travel Aug 6, 2019 . by Maithreyi Thukaram An expert on chemical propulsion systems and in-situ resource utilization, Jerry shares his thoughts on the future of space travel.
What’s Trending at AIChE: Highlights from May & June 2019 Jul 29, 2019 . by Dikyi Ukyab Welcome to AIChE’s What’s Trending feature, where you'll discover some of our most viewed and read content from prior months. Check out the video above for a short recap.
KAIST Hosts First Korea Regional Chem-E-Car Competition Jul 29, 2019 . by Monica Mellinger On July 20, 2019, KAIST hosted the first Korea Regional Chem-E-Car Competition in Daejeon, Korea.
MMAIChE and Their Winning Brew Jul 25, 2019 . by Monica Mellinger The AIChE Beer Brewing Competition is not only fun, but it has also proven a good way to energize local sections. It's also a way to help improve the next craft brew.
Paul Roege on Building Resilience Jul 15, 2019 . by Lucy Alexander Learn about how organizations cultivate resilience, allowing them to instinctively adapt to and overcome challenges and adversity.
David Segal on Epigenetic Editing Jul 11, 2019 . by Expedito Segovia Hear David's predictions for the future of gene editing, and learn about his work to develop epigenetic editing as a therapy for neurological disorders.
Poddars Endow Rising ChEs Award Jul 1, 2019 . by Gordon Ellis The inaugural award ceremony, which will recognize a recent chemical engineering graduate, will take place at the 2019 AIChE Annual Meeting.
2019 Southwest Student Regional Conference Recap Jun 27, 2019 . by Emily Miksiewicz Hear highlights from this AIChE student regional conference, plus smart networking tips for future events.
Jeff Erikson on Carbon Management Jun 26, 2019 . by Keith Joseph Jr. Jeff Erikson of the Global CCS Institute shares thoughts on top trends in carbon management and discusses goals for the Carbon Management Technology Conference.
2019 Jordan Student Regional Conference Jun 19, 2019 . by Emily Miksiewicz Organizers and participants in the first AIChE Student Regional Conference in the Middle East share their experiences.
AIChE Announces Langer Prizes for Innovators and Entrepreneurs Jun 13, 2019 . by Gordon Ellis AIChE and the AIChE Foundation unveil a fellowship program to assist researchers in pursuing innovative technical work with the potential to make valuable contributions to society.
Nishanth Chemmangattuvalappil on Sustainability Science and Engineering Jun 12, 2019 . by Lucy Alexander Hear from this ICOSSE '19 keynote speaker about top sustainability science and engineering trends, and about what to expect from the conference.
2019 Rocky Mountain Student Regional Conference Recap Jun 10, 2019 . by Emily Miksiewicz Hear from Regional Conference Chair Emily Bournia of the Colorado School of Mines about her experience planning and attending a regional student conference.
PROCESA 2019: 1st AIChE Colombia Regional Student Conference Jun 7, 2019 . by Sarah Ewing Hear from the student conference chair what it was like to help orchestrate this first-time AIChE regional student conference in Colombia.
Raymond Tan on Sustainability Science & Engineering Jun 3, 2019 . by Lucy Alexander Raymond Tan shares his perspective on the greatest environmental challenges and discusses what we can expect from the upcoming ICOSSE conference.
Competition Launch Will Honor Best K-12 STEM Presentations Jun 3, 2019 . by Gordon Ellis The new AIChE competition will launch at the AIChE Annual Meeting and highlight the best chemical engineering and STEM presentations and demonstrations for K-12 students.
What’s Trending at AIChE: Highlights from March & April 2019 May 31, 2019 . by Dikyi Ukyab Welcome to AIChE’s What’s Trending feature, where you'll discover some of our most viewed and read content from prior months. Check out the video above for a short recap.
6/6 in the series Industry Interviews A Chat with Twist Bioscience's Emily Leproust on DNA Synthesis May 30, 2019 . by Hailey Murphy Twist Bioscience CEO, cofounder, and director Emily Leproust discusses the company's work and the promising future of synthetic biology.
10/10 in the series 2019 Spring Meeting & GCPS Interview Series Fostering Inclusive Communities May 24, 2019 . by Lisa Lanzkowsky Inclusive communities benefit productivity and innovation, but building and maintaining an inclusive community takes real know-how. Learn more here.
2019 CCPS Risk Analysis Screening Tool (RAST) Updates May 23, 2019 . by Michele Horwitz Attendees at two recent conferences learned how CCPS's downloadable RAST software can help prevent hazardous situations and incidents.
9/10 in the series 2019 Spring Meeting & GCPS Interview Series Introducing the Disabilities OutReach and Inclusion Community (DORIC) May 21, 2019 . by Stephanie Viola A look at how DORIC is working to increase the inclusion of chemical engineers with disabilities and make their talents recognized.
CCPS 2019 Winter and Spring Highlights May 21, 2019 . by Michele Horwitz This winter and spring, the Center for Chemical Process Safety (CCPS) has been busy organizing and attending events throughout the world, planning faculty w
DOE's Sunita Satyapal on Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technology May 14, 2019 . by Gina M. Gatto Hydrogen fuel cell technology continues to advance and show great promise. Sunita Satyapal of the US DOE discusses advances with Nick Barilo of AIChE's Center for Hydrogen Safety.
4/6 in the series Industry Interviews A Chat with CPFD’s Peter Loezos about Fluidization May 10, 2019 . by Evan Flach CPFD's vice president of operations discusses recent advances in fluidization as well as how the company is helping industry solve fluidization challenges.
The Real Stakes of the Chemical Industry May 8, 2019 . by Emily Frangenberg Case histories presented at GCPS in New Orleans demonstrate the tragic consequences of safety failures in the chemical industry.