Does Distance Learning Bring Us Closer to Education?
Some of the changes in academia that COVID made necessary seem to be here to stay — and some of them actually seem like a silver lining.
Some of the changes in academia that COVID made necessary seem to be here to stay — and some of them actually seem like a silver lining.
Looking to make a career change? Check out how other chemical engineers have applied their skills by pursuing a law degree or an MBA. Also, get advice on hiring consultants, learn the latest industry news, and much more.
In addition to training, the data analytics courses covers Python, data visualization, data extraction using SQL, fundamentals of process control, statistical programming, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and more.
Want to gain greater energy efficiency for chemical engineering processes, lower costs, and meet industrial decarbonization goals? The Process Intensification Credential can help you meet your goals.
As water becomes more scarce in many areas of the world, chemical engineers and others in the chemical sciences are finding new ways to harness previously disregarded sources and develop water recycling methods.
A conversation with Luz Castañeda Pérez of the Federico Villarreal National University and Luis Carrasco Venegas of the National University of Callao, both science professors and inventors.
Hear from Ashely about details of the upcoming AIChE STEM Outreach Competition and Showcase, and learn what makes a winning entry and what’s expected of participants.
H. Scott Fogler, the Vennema Professor of Chemical Engineering and Arthur F. Thurnau Professor at the University of Michigan, died on August 21, 2021, at age 81.
Once science fiction, quantum computers are already being used to advance research, and their use in chemical and biological engineering is on the horizon.
Learn how one assistant professor of chemical engineering is using an AIChE grant to teach students about separations through hands-on experimentation.
FOSSI will provide scholarships, internships, and mentorship for students majoring in science, technology, engineering, and math at historically Black colleges and universities.
Monty Alger reflects on the challenges and accomplishments of chemical engineers in 2020, and looks ahead to the demands and opportunities in 2021.
Are you still paying off your student loans or high interest rate credit card debt? Consider this possible solution, available to you as an AIChE member.
If you're looking for online learning in chemical engineering, biological engineering, process safety, and other related fields, check out this post for tips on how to find the best fit—even if your budget is $0!
Wondering about virtual internships? Have (or need) tips for video calls? Got advice for starting a student chapter? Check out these topics and contribute your own ideas.
Professors who are AIChE members can apply to use AIChE Academy courses and webinars as a supplement to their online teaching.
This series of short science videos is ready for the classroom, including a downloadable lesson plan.
Want to keep up with what other chemical and biological engineers are discussing, or keep up on what other students are talking about? Join in the conversation at AIChE's Engage.
One chemical engineer asks for your tips on working from home; another wants to know how other teachers are dealing with COVID-19's effects. Check out these discussions and more.
Manufacturing workers require new skills, and RAPID and others are filling the gap with programs and tools to promote learning for students and workers at all career stages.
Have a question that requires another chemical engineer's perspective and experience? Or want to share your knowledge? Check out Engage.
If you vowed to build your network in 2020, AIChE's Engage is an easy way to get started. Check out these current discussions.
This month in CEP, tips for getting your research published, advice for strong video presentations, a look at reducing plant energy costs, and much more.
Catch up on the latest CCPS news, including student boot camps, faculty workshops, regional meetings around the world, and more.
Hear about Itzel's professional development as an LGBTQ+ chemical engineer in academia, and learn about her experiences being out in the workplace.
Hear in a two-part podcast series how gaining an insider's understanding of government policy related to chemical engineering can change the course of a chemical engineer's career.
Registration is now open to academic faculty who wish to take part in the various free process safety workshops scheduled across the US this summer.
Interested in what other chemical engineers are talking about? Check out the latest discussions on AIChE's Engage.
Advantages come with both an MS ChE and with an MBA, so the right choice depends on each chemical engineer's specific career goals and interests.
Wondering what others are talking about? Check out the latest technical and career discussions on AIChE Engage.
Professor Venkatasubramanian has been involved in artificial intelligence (AI) since the 1980s and discusses with us its growth and future in chemical engineering.
Wondering what others are talking about? Check out the latest technical and career discussions on AIChE Engage.
Networking remains one of the most effective ways of finding a job, changing careers, or keeping up with trends in industry and research.
Chemical engineering professionals are increasingly pursuing advanced degrees, but it's not necessary to go directly into a grad program after earning a bachelor's.
Engaging undergraduates in research has three main challenges: (1) explaining what research professors do, (2) finding openings in labs, and (3) figuring out if the research and team is a good fit.
Wondering what others are talking about? Check out the latest technical and career discussions on AIChE Engage.
Chemical engineering education needs to keep pace with the growing shift towards advanced manufacturing in the chemical process industry.
In 2005, six women graduated from the California Institute of Technology and became the first and only all-female chemical engineering class to graduate from an American co-ed university.
John J. McKetta, Jr., a Fellow and former president of AIChE, and a mentor to generations of chemical engineers, died on January 15, 2019, in Austin, TX. He was 103.
AIChE is partnering with industry leaders to provide free faculty workshops in process safety at various locations throughout the United States.
Meet Kyle Trenshaw, an educational development specialist for natural sciences and engineering at the University of Rochester.
Get recommendations from fellow chemical engineers for science podcasts and share your own personal favorites.
Professor Bilgili shares an insider's view into his role as a process engineer developing blockbuster drugs and how he later transitioned to academia.
AIChE member Daniel Schwartz received the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Mentoring.
AIChE is partnering with industry leaders to provide free undergraduate workshops in process safety for chemical engineering students at various locations throughout the US.
Discussions on Engage range from technical subjects to career advice. Read on for more details about some of the current top discussions.
AIChE is partnering with industry leaders to provide free faculty workshops in process safety for faculty at various locations throughout the US.
In recognition of the work that academic faculty do to prepare the next generation of chemical engineers, AIChE is partnering with industry leaders to provide free faculty workshops in process safe
AIChE’s Center for Chemical Process Safety will present a chemical engineering faculty workshop sponsored by LyondellBasell in Houston on January 8-11, 2018.
Hear from Greg Yeo, Cato Laurencin, and Frances Arnold about their work and career paths.
Meet these seven impressive young chemical engineers and learn about their professional journeys.
A recent CCPS Process Safety Bootcamp course, and the beneficial lessons learned there, were covered by a local TV station in Nebraska.
In recognition of the work that academic faculty do to prepare the next generation of chemical engineers, AIChE is partnering with industry leaders to provide free faculty workshops in process safe
We're looking for chemical engineers to provide input on the Chemical Engineering Handbook. You can download it for free and provide feedback.
AIChE's Center for Process Safety (CCPS) is partnering with companies and universities to increase undergraduate understanding and awareness of process safety.
As part of AIChE's Doing a World of Good campaign, we recently interviewed three prominent chemical engineers to discuss various aspects of their careers, including some of their personal achi
AIChE's Stephanie Orvoine-Couvrette sat down with three chemical engineers who serve or have recently served as president of universities.
One of this year's feature events focuses on the state of graduate student education.
Prospective college students interested in comparing colleges based on their commitment to environmentalism can look to Sierra Magazine’s ninth annual “Cool Schools” ranking of Am
In 2014, AIChE sponsored three students to take part in WISE Internships in Washington, DC.
Which degree was found the most valuable, in terms of lifetime earnings? You guessed it—a degree in chemical engineering.
This workshop is designed to promote a better understanding of how to prepare a manuscript for publication with professional integrity.
Learning about a region's geography can enhance a chemical engineer's knowledge and understanding of the region's dominant industries and need for chemicals.
What’s a hydrogel? How do chemical engineers design mixers for viscous fluids such as chocolate? These and other questions were answered at the AIChE-sponsored booth at the recent 3rd USA Science and Engineering Festival (USASEF) in Washington, D.C.
With a surging economy and corporations scrambling to find enough technologists, Houston created its own STEM graduates, by starting the Energy Institute.
MIT senior Michelle Teplensky will pursue a PhD in chemical engineering and biotechnology while at Cambridge.
Kidwind has trained over 7000 teachers, who have imparted these lessons to more than 500,000 students, who have built over 50,000 experimental wind turbines.
What do future chemical engineering leaders know about ethics? Ethics and safety have become a major part of the chemical engineering profession.
Debbie Sterling loves engineering. But at Stanford, where she trained as an engineer, she felt vastly outnumbered by men. So he decided to even things out.
What you learn in a ChE degree program is powerful—but once we start work, every chemical engineer finds out they need to learn even more.
Need a refresher in chemical reactor design, or didn't grasp the basics first time around?
Read how AIChE Student Chapter members in Brazil are taking an active role in keeping teens in school with life lessons and important facts about their future.
The NACE annual Salary Survey found that engineering majors earn the highest salary among all college majors. Chemical engineering majors' average starting salary ranks third among all college majors.
Considering an MBA? “MBA the ChemE Way” session in San Antonio gave a quick snapshot into planning and applying to business schools, a look into core classes every MBA takes, and some words from experienced MBAs.
In an effort to cultivate an early interest in science, math, and engineering in middle school students, Lehigh University’s AIChE student chapter recently held a successful interactive science and chemical engineering outreach event at Broughal Middle School in Bethlehem, PA.
Billionaire investor Peter Thiel, who started Paypal and is now famous as Facebook's
Numerous AIChE members from academia and industry gathered Monday evening to honor the lifelong achievements and contributions of Dr. John McKetta, Jr., whose career touched the lives of literally thousands of young engineers.
Process safety and a safety culture are needed in our higher education system not just to meet new ABET requirements, but also to meet the expectations of our industrial constituents, and to prepare students as responsible engineers.
Have chemical engineering programs become divorced from the world and people they serve? One program has a new approach to focusing chemical engineering students on the world's challenges.