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.
Inside University of Puerto Rico’s Chemical Engineering Camp Sep 4, 2019 . by Kaitlyn Hennacy A camp for high school students presents chemical engineering as a career, complete with a hands-on chemical engineering challenge.
Community Counts: Connect with Like-Minded Engineers Aug 7, 2019 . by Gordon Ellis Finding other chemical engineers or biological engineers with similar interests can deliver personal and professional rewards.
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 January & February 2019 Mar 30, 2019 . by John Vasko Welcome to AIChE’s What’s Trending feature, where you'll discover some of our most viewed and read content from the prior months. Check out the video above for a short recap.
Our Future Cities Are in Their Hands Mar 5, 2019 . by Gordon Ellis Future City challenged students to design a city of he future that could withstand and quickly recover from a natural disaster.
University of Houston: Engaging Young Women in STEM Feb 22, 2019 . by Yogi Paturu The Houston AIChE Student Chapter brings chemical engineering into the classroom to give young women hands-on experiences with STEM topics.
Introduce a Girl to Engineering Today Feb 21, 2019 . by Sonja Bradfield “Girl Day” is a movement spearheaded by DiscoverE aimed at inspiring grade-school girls to find a calling in engineering. And there's still time to volunteer.
Celebrate Engineers Week Feb 18, 2019 . by Gordon Ellis Join us in celebrating Engineers Week 2019 as we recognize the many ways engineers make a difference in the world.
The Magic of UVA Student Chapter’s Wahoo Wizards Sep 14, 2018 . by Anna Wagner Chemical engineering students at UVA have been introducing K-6 children to the wonders of science for nearly 20 years.
Student Chapter Feature: K-12 Outreach Programs (Part II) Jul 24, 2018 . by Anna Wagner See how three AIChE Student Chapters are inspiring the next generation of chemical engineers.
Student Chapter Feature: K-12 Outreach Programs May 9, 2018 . by Anna Wagner Dozens of AIChE Student Chapters are helping to inspire the next generation of chemical engineers through their K-12 Outreach Programs.
AIChE @ the USA Science & Engineering Festival, April 7–8 Apr 6, 2018 . by Gordon Ellis AIChE joins 3,000+ STEM exhibitors to share with grade school students what chemical engineers do and how they contribute to society and the workforce.
E-Week volunteers: Discover DiscoverE Feb 5, 2018 . by Gordon Ellis ChE’s everywhere will engage in classroom and community K–12 outreach projects during Engineers Week 2018 (Feb. 18–24).
Interview: Dominic and Nick Nguyen Introduce Their ChemE App Dec 5, 2017 . by Douglas B. Clark The two brothers' new app, Refyne, uses an interactive refinery game to teach basic chemical engineering concepts.
Lizzy Zimmerman on Taking STEM Education to the Next Level Nov 21, 2017 . by Stephanie Viola John Cirucci, an AIChE Foundation Trustee, sat down with ChemE senior and AIChE volunteer Lizzy Zimmerman for a chat about her efforts at the University of Iowa, her insights on STEM outreach and her plans for the future.
AIChE President Bond Calloway is Guest on STEM-focused Podcast Oct 23, 2017 . by John Vasko Hear AIChE president Bond Calloway talk about why he chose a career in STEM, some key moments of his career, and his involvement in RAPID with Savannah River.
AIChE at San Francisco Bay Area Science Festival's Discovery Day, Saturday, Nov. 5 Nov 5, 2016 . by Gordon Ellis AIChE and member volunteers from the Northern California (NorCal) Local Section will take part in one of the U.S.'s largest K-12 outreach events, when AIChE hosts an exhibi
12/13 in the series Interviews and Photos: 2016 Spring Meeting & 12th GCPS, Houston Rick Isherwood of UOP Discusses AIChE Outreach Program Apr 27, 2016 . by Douglas B. Clark Rick Isherwood of UOP was the
Vote for Your Favorite Student Videos! Aug 14, 2015 . by Douglas B. Clark Of all of the engineering disciplines, it is toughest to describe what exactly a chemical engineer does.
South Texas Section Hosts "When I Grow Up" Outreach Jul 14, 2015 . by Matthew Kolodney The South Texas Section hosted a booth at “When I Grow Up,” a K-12 career fair organized by the Houston Independent School District.
K-12 Outreach: It’s Fun and Beneficial to Your Career Dec 29, 2014 . by ChEnected Guest By Colin Young, Univ. of Utah 
12-Year-Old Wins Chemistry Competition Aug 22, 2014 . by ChEnected Guest Twelve-year-old Audrey Gallier hasn’t decided what she wants to do when she grows up, but she knows it involves science. And she’s not waiting until college to crack open advanced textbooks...
AIChE at USASEF: Doing Our Part for STEM Education May 9, 2014 . by Francis Petrocelli 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.
Bay Area High School Students Experience Chemical Engineering at AIChE Annual Meeting Nov 14, 2013 . by Francis Petrocelli This year, 47 high school students eager to learn more about chemical engineering took part in AIChE’s Outreach in Action event at the Annual Meeting in San Francisco.
AIChE Educational Outreach Impacts Students in Brazil Jun 19, 2013 . by ChEnected Guest 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.
Lehigh University AIChE Student Chapter Reaches Out to Middle School Students May 17, 2013 . by ChEnected Guest 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.
High School Outreach Program Features Astronaut Al Sacco May 2, 2013 . by Douglas B. Clark An outreach program for high school students in San Antonio featured speaker astronaut and chemical engineering professor Al Sacco.
Lehigh University Student Chapter Share Science with Local 8th Grade Apr 26, 2013 . by Douglas B. Clark AIChE student chapter members at Lehigh University visited Broughal Middle School to share the world of chemistry and engineering through demonstrations with four eighth-grade science classes.
Introducing High School Students to Chemical Engineering Mar 18, 2013 . by ChEnected Guest As part of the AIChE Apprentice program, one young chemcial engineerg spoke to high school students on the topic of "What can chemical engineers do?" Read more about it here.
Drexel University AIChE Members Support Educational Outreach Mar 11, 2013 . by ChEnected Guest Drexel University AIChE members recently shared their enthusiasm for math and science through the Lindy Scholars program, teaching a science lesson to seventh grade students from three west Philadelphia schools. Read more about their experience.
Science Is for Everyone, Kids Included! Jan 4, 2013 . by Margot Berger In this TEDTalk, Beau Lotto and one of the world's youngest published scientists (Amy O'Toole) share their findings and their passion for learning.
Call for Volunteers: K-12 Activities at the AIChE Annual Meeting Sep 26, 2012 . by Francis Petrocelli On Sunday, October 28th, as part of the 2012 Annual Meeting, AIChE will be sponsoring an educational outreach event for local high school students from the Pittsburgh area. Learn how to volunteer!
K-12 Engineering Competitions at the University of Tulsa Jun 11, 2012 . by Francis Petrocelli How do we, as chemical engineers, inspire the next generation that will follow in our footsteps? Tulsa has two great examples: the High School Chem-E-Car competition and the Chemical Switch competition.
Houston: Encouraging the Next Generation of Chemical Engineers May 16, 2012 . by Francis Petrocelli During AIChE’s Spring Meeting in Houston, TX, eight meeting attendees visited Booker T. Washington High School to speak with students about chemical engineering. Booker T. Washington is a magnet school for the engineering professions in the Houston Independent School District.
Inspiring the Next Generation of Engineers, One Classroom at a Time Feb 14, 2012 . by Francis Petrocelli
Rocky Mountain K-12 Outreach in Action! Dec 2, 2011 . by Cory Jensen Greetings from the Rocky Mountain Section of AIChE! Since our section covers a lot of territory, it makes sense that several different types of outreach projects exist throughout the region. We encourage new members and young professionals to lead similar efforts and take the time to share their efforts as well! Following, we highlight two of our outreach efforts.
K-12 Outreach: Hershey Company Shadow Program Nov 25, 2011 . by Francis Petrocelli For the past several years, the Susquehanna AIChE chapter has sponsored a shadow program for high school students at a handful of local businesses. One of the most active programs has been at The Hershey Company (THC). Each spring, a number of engineers at THC have been involved with a half-day shadow program that involves exposing four to six high school students to chemical engineering.
Wahoo Wizards: A University of Virginia Classroom Outreach Story Nov 16, 2011 . by ChEnected Guest Wahoo Wizards is a community outreach program that was started eleven years ago and is supported by the AIChE student chapter at the University of Virginia. Named after the unofficial mascot of the university, this program aims to immerse K-6 students in the Charlottesville, VA, community in science and engineering.
Cocoa, Kids, and Chemical Engineering – A Sweet Combination Sep 28, 2011 . by Francis Petrocelli The “What in the World” (WITW) program for fifth and sixth graders was started in 1996 by the Lancaster and Lebanon (PA) Science and Technology Alliance (LLSTA). I have personally been involved with it for the last five years. This vocational program is designed to help students understand why they need to study and do well in math and science.
K-12 Outreach – ChE’s Giving Back Aug 8, 2011 . by Francis Petrocelli AIChE, through its Societal Impact Operating Council (SIOC), wants to establish a community of its members who are interested in using K-12 outreach as a way to spread the message about the positive impact that chemical engineers have on society, and about the great career opportunities that exist in our profession.
On Outreach Jul 15, 2010 . by Alessandra Carreon I'll admit it. I'm a person who gets bored... very easily.