Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

A newly revised statement on equity, diversity, and inclusion allows AIChE and its members to better face 21st-century challenges and is a model for members, partners, and collaborators. 

A quick rundown on the latest Safe Zone workshops, plus access to archived versions. 

AIChE is shaping the future of chemical engineering by ensuring the next generation of engineers and C-suite executives represent all walks of life.

Safe Zone Ally Training workshops are interactive, research-informed sessions that seek to foster a more inclusive environment for LGBTQ+ individuals in STEM.

Ever wonder what factors shape the decision to pursue STEM professions, and how you can encourage more girls and young women to pursue chemical engineering?

Henry T. Brown, an AIChE leader whose devotion to equity for minority engineers made an indelible impression on the life of AIChE and the countless chemical engineers who he mentored and encouraged, passed away on February 13, 2020, in Weston, MA.

Prominent leaders in the chemical industry gathered yesterday to look at how decisions at the top of a corporation positively influences inclusion.

Results of this new study will be shared at the 2019 AIChE Annual Meeting in Orlando.

Hear about Itzel's professional development as an LGBTQ+ chemical engineer in academia, and learn about her experiences being out in the workplace.

Finding other chemical engineers or biological engineers with similar interests can deliver personal and professional rewards.

LGBTQ+ and allies from the student body, faculty, and elsewhere came together to celebrate Pride Month and encourage increased diversity and inclusion.

Meet Nick DiDomizio, a process engineer at CE&IC in Burlington, NJ.

A look at how DORIC is working to increase the inclusion of chemical engineers with disabilities and make their talents recognized.

Sharon Beshouri, President of Shell Global Solutions (U.S.), Inc., has received the American Institute of Chemical Engineers’ (AIChE) Government and Industry Leaders (AGILE) Award. She set the stage for the conference with her welcome keynote lecture entitled “Embracing Transitions Today: Assuring a Robust Future Tomorrow.”

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.

A look back at achievements for women in the past year at AIChE and in the chemical engineering community, and an eye on the future.

“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.

Join us in celebrating Engineers Week 2019 as we recognize the many ways engineers make a difference in the world.

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.

Meet Kyle Trenshaw, an educational development specialist for natural sciences and engineering at the University of Rochester.

The LGBTQ+ & Allies workshop, panel, and reception at the 2018 AIChE Annual Meeting provided an opportunity for chemical engineers to learn how to be an ally and why it is important.

Dow Chemical CEO Jim Fitterling will participate as a panelist in AIChE's 2018 LGBTQ+ & Allies Inclusion in Engineering Workshop & Panel Tuesday, October 30 at the 2018 AIChE Annual Meeting in Pittsburgh, PA. The panel will discuss how to best attract, engage and include LGBTQ+ engineers into your workplace, department or classroom. Learn more.

On Tuesday, October 30 at the 2018 AIChE Annual Meeting in Pittsburgh, the LGBTQ+ Inclusion in Engineering session will feature a presentation and a panel on how to best attract, engage and include LGBTQ+ engineers.

AIChE member Daniel Schwartz received the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Mentoring.

Chemical engineer Eric S. Reiner's gift will contribute to AIChE's efforts to support the career objectives of chemical engineers in the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ+) community.

Among the least-considered attributes of people recovering from or adapting to a disability are the new skills they acquire in this process.

A Texas A&M graduate and newly retired engineer, Gayle discusses working in various areas at DuPont, including engineering design, plant improvement, and manufacturing as well as her experiences as an LGBTQ professional.

In observation of the 20th anniversary of AIChE's Women Initiatives Committee (WIC), Delia discussed her career and shared advice on thriving as a female chemical engineer.

See photos from AIChE's recent LGBTQ+ & Allies Reception: Hosted by AIChE Leadership, which took place at the 2017 Annual meeting.

Hear from Greg Yeo, Cato Laurencin, and Frances Arnold about their work and career paths.

I recently caught up with MaryKathryn (Kathy) Lee, senior chemical engineer at ExxonMobil Corporate Research, and session co-chair of the upcoming

Are you an LGBTQ+ chemical engineering professional or ally? Join the community.

Meet Brenda Seggerman, an environmental, health, and safety (EHS) engineer for Hydrite, a chemical manufacturing and distribution company.

AIChE's Kelsey Kettelhut sat down with Carlton Yearwood, a senior partner at True Blue Inclusion, to discuss how women can engage

CEP Magazine's editor in chief Cindy Mascone sat down with Carol Williams following her keynote at the Women's Initiative Committee (WIC) Networking Luncheon.

AIChE's official response to the recent U.S. Executive Order limiting travel and immigration.

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

This month's cover feature focuses on investigating process incidents as a means of preventing future incidents.

In the U.S.

Zenaida Otero Gephardt sat down with Audrey Goins

If you're attending the 2015 Spring Meeting & GCPS, be sure to attend AIChE's first-ever workshop dedicated to the subject of diversity in the workplace. 

AIChE President Elect Cheryl Teich and 2011 President Maria Burka took a moment out of their day at the 2014 AIChE Annual Meeting in Atlanta to reflect on opportunities and challenges for women in

S. Shariq Yosufzai, VP Global Diversity, Ombuds, and University Affairs for Chevron Corporation, shares his thoughts on young engineers and soft skills, ChemECar, and more at the 2013 Spring Meeting in San Antonio.

On Monday, the Women's Initiative Committee (WIC) held its annual WIC Networking Luncheon at the 2010 AIChE Annual Meeting.