Professional Development

This issue, take a look at reducing area electrical classification through upgraded ventilation, get the information you need for pressure-relief system design, get tips for managing ammonia in wastewater, and much more.    

Catch up on the most-read articles and most-discussed topics with this summary of top trends at AIChE for the past 2 months. 

Apply your chemical engineering skills to the job search with these practical tips for finding a new job in the era of COVID-19.  

Have or need tips on using AI to solve technical problems? Looking for advice on how to search for a chemical engineering job in these unpredictable times? Find these conversations and more on AIChE's Engage.

All it takes is one misinterpreted email or one sour text to derail a project. Keep an eye on clear and respectful communications to make your job easier. 

Which career opportunities allow chemical engineers to work in bioengineering? How about opportunities in agrochemicals? These discussions and more top the list this month. 

AIChE is redoubling its dedication to the success of chemical engineers everywhere with the launch of our new Institute for Learning and Innovation.

Get a preview of what you can expect from an AIChE virtual conference experience. Check out our tips to make the most of the experience, and share your ideas to shape future online events. 

If working from home with kids is wearing you down, try these tips to keep the kids happier and you more productive. 

What do members of Gen Z look for in an employer, and what will help them thrive in their careers? Learn how to welcome them to the workplace.

If you groaned at the thought of a meeting on Zoom, Skype, or a similar video call app, then read on because there's hope for a return to productivity and sanity with these tips for online meetings.

Learn about the many ways we've adapted to continue providing the many services and resources you need to remain productive, whether you're an engineering professional, academic, or student. 

This series of short science videos is ready for the classroom, including a downloadable lesson plan. 

Chemical engineer and astronaut Al Sacco and he has some sage advice for those currently sheltering in place.

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.  

Networking doesn't come naturally to everyone, but that doesn't mean you can't learn. Whether you're a natural or need some help, use this advice to build your career through networking. 

Want to get caught up? Check out this quick summary of the most popular online content, discussions, and more.  

Want to help? Even small efforts add up, such as when multitudes of gamers try their luck at protein folding solutions, or unused computing power joins the fight against COVID-19. Learn how you can help.

Engineers are rolling up their sleeves and joining together to fight COVID-19. Check out these examples and share your own thoughts, ideas, and experiences.

After 20 years of working from home, I've noticed that faulty communication is often the culprit when something goes wrong. Reassess your communication strengths and weaknesses to make working from home easier.   

Hoping to step up to a management position? A management position can be very rewarding for a chemical engineer, but be prepared to develop new skills. These articles can get you started. 

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.

This list highlights the top-five articles and series in ChEnected's history, and each remains very relevant to chemical engineers today. Check them out!

Have a question that requires another chemical engineer's perspective and experience? Or want to share your knowledge? Check out Engage.

Today, video coverage is potentially anywhere there's a cell phone, so it pays to have a well-prepared message and practiced delivery.

Wondering how to get a chemical engineering internship? Want to know how to make the most of an internship? Answers to these questions and more.

See what chemical engineering content was the hottest and most-discussed over the last two months.

If you vowed to build your network in 2020, AIChE's Engage is an easy way to get started. Check out these current discussions.

Google's Austin Lin takes us inside AIChE's Management Division, sharing details about its highly varied membership, goals, and plans.

Being aware of potential drawbacks of working remotely can help you reap its many benefits. Consider these points for optimal work-life balance.

Let us know if you have a picture or story we can share with the chemical engineering community.

Meet one of the chemical engineering interns who recently participated in the RAPID Intern Program.

An undergraduate degree in chemical engineering offers many options, from traditional engineering jobs to less conventional choices to graduate school.

Hear from Austin, a technical program manager at Google and the vice-chair of one of AIChE's most active local sections.

There's a lot more to networking than shaking hands and trading business cards, and when done right, it will bring more to your life than just business contacts.

Interested in a career that focuses on entrepreneurial businesses? Hear tips for students and young chemical engineers that will fuel your success.

Up on the latest happenings and events? Catch up on conference highlights, top Engage discussions, most popular content, and more.

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.

Karen McKee, president of ExxonMobil Chemical, sent out a call to students to become tomorrow's leaders and help solve the world's challenges.

As the workplace has evolved to open workspaces, proper office etiquette is more important than ever. How do you rate among your coworkers?

Have good advice to share? Want to see what other chemical engineers and chemical engineering students are up to? Check out the latest discussions.

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.

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.

Considering medical school? A chemical engineer's training provides a valuable foundation for understanding medicine.

Hear about Tom, his very active AIChE local section, and its many activities for chemical engineers in southern Texas.

How fast you advance in your career often relies on how well you negotiate. Hone your skills with these negotiating tips.

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

These tips will help you find and profit from experiences that are important for making career decisions and for building a career in chemical engineering or biological engineering.

A great business card—for students and professionals—is the ultimate ice breaker and can keep the conversation going beyond the first meeting.