What’s Trending at AIChE: Highlights from May & June 2020
. by Dikyi Ukyab
Catch up on the most-read articles and most-discussed topics with this summary of top trends at AIChE for the past 2 months.
Minority Affairs
Weslee Glenn on Afrobiotech 2020
. by Expedito Segovia
Hear about Weslee's past experience at Afrobiotech, what makes it special to him, and what you can expect when you attend.
AIChE Recognizes an Early Advocate for Minority Engineers: Henry T. Brown
. by Gordon Ellis
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.
How Inclusive Are STEM Professionals?
. by John Vasko
Results of this new study will be shared at the 2019 AIChE Annual Meeting in Orlando.
Expanding the Presence of Difference: Diversity in Engineering
. by Expedito Segovia
Diversity of background helps provide diversity of perspective, which is often the basis of innovation and discovery in modern team-based research.
Fostering Inclusive Communities
. by Lisa Lanzkowsky
Inclusive communities benefit productivity and innovation, but building and maintaining an inclusive community takes real know-how. Learn more here.
AIChE Fellow Dr. Cato T. Laurencin Receives 2019 AAAS Philip Hauge Abelson Prize
. by Douglas B. Clark
Dr. Cato T. Laurencin has been recognized by the American Association fo the Advancement of Science for his work in regenerative engineering and other scientific advancements.
Leading a Diverse Team
. by Loraine Kasprzak
Team members with different backgrounds can provide new perspectives and ideas that help fuel innovation and create more engaged employees.
Doing a World of Good Raj & Kamla Gupta Podcast Series
. by Sonja Bradfield
Hear from prominent chemical engineers about their careers, their advice, and their take on where the chemical engineering profession is headed next.
Daniel Schwartz Wins Highest U.S. Award for STEM Mentors
. by Sonja Bradfield
AIChE member Daniel Schwartz received the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Mentoring.
Annual Meeting 2020: The Increasing Diversity of Chemical Engineering
Hear from two women in research about their career challenges and successes, and hear their advice for young engineers and students.
Sessions Focus on Breaking the Unconscious Bias Habit
. by Gordon Ellis
Attendees at the 2018 Spring Meeting and GCPS gained insight into the belief systems and learned stereotypes that influence their actions and decisions when interacting with other people.
AIChE Minority Affairs Committee Scholarship Fund
. by ChEnected Guest
The Minority Affairs Committee (MAC) and the AIChE Foundation are working together to support the Minority Affairs Committee Scholarship Fund. This fund promotes activities that encourage the education and training of minorities in engineering and related disciplines through student scholarships and mentoring programs.
