A Chemical Engineering Pioneer and Some of Her Descendants
. by Gordon Ellis
AIChE looks back at the chemical engineering career of Margaret Hutchinson Rousseau and at some of the women who have followed in her footsteps.
Women's Initiatives
AIChE Celebrates International Women’s Day 2024
. by Gina M. Gatto
Learn about upcoming events for women in chemical engineering, and read about some of the women pioneers in the field.
International Day of Women and Girls in Science
. by Denieka Bean
Take a moment to consider women’s role in science throughout history, and learn how you can get involved to help promote women’s success in STEM careers.
Women in Process Engineering
. by Denieka Bean
Meet the wide variety of women process engineers we've spoken to in our ongoing series on process engineering careers.
Future History Makers in Chemical Engineering
. by Idell Bryan
Meet some of the women who are just getting started in their careers but are already reimagining and redefining aspects of the chemical engineering profession.
AIChE Celebrates International Women’s Day
. by Sonja Bradfield
Learn what you can do as part of AIChE and at the upcoming Spring Meeting and GCPS in Houston to help women advance in chemical engineering.
Upcoming AIChE Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion Events
. by Expedito Segovia
Be part of making sure chemical engineering provides equal opportunities to all who wish to pursue and achieve success in the profession.
Highlights from the 2022 AIChE Spring Meeting & 18th GCPS
. by Sonja Bradfield
See photo highlights from San Antonio, where chemical engineers from 35 countries recently met in person for the 2022 Spring Meeting.
Leaders of Women in Chemical Engineering Community Discuss the Work Ahead
. by Gordon Ellis
Learn more about what WIC is all about, the support it provides to women in chemical engineering, and how you can get involved.
Taking Our Next Steps: An Interview with AIChE President Christine Grant
. by Gordon Ellis
Hear from AIChE President Christine Grant about her first mentors, how we can create a more vital and equitable chemical engineering workforce, and how we each can work towards what’s next for AIChE and for our individual careers.
Picturing a Profession without Gender Bias
. by Gordon Ellis
Some progress has been made, but the reality remains that only 13% of practicing chemical engineers are women. Read how things have changed and where continued effort is needed.
AIChE’s Women in Chemical Engineering Community Welcomes New Members
. by Gina M. Gatto
As a WIC member, you’ll have an opportunity to attend online and in-person technical programming geared specifically for women and their allies. All are welcome.
Gender Still Matters in the Workforce
. by Gordon Ellis
Despite improvements, many women engineers continue to face greater barriers to success, often causing them to leave the practice.
AIChE’s Support for Women in Chemical Engineering
. by Gordon Ellis
Learn how AIChE's Women in Chemical Engineering (WIC) Community is helping women build momentum in the profession.
Women in Chemical Engineering: An AIChE Community
. by Gordon Ellis
Learn how WIC got its start, how it's working to accomplish its mission, and how you can become part of the effort.
Women Emerge as AIChE Leaders
. by Gordon Ellis
From near absence to the presidency: learn some of the fascinating details of women's ascent and continuing growth at AIChE.
An IDEAL Path to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
. by Gordon Ellis
Learn about how the IDEAL Path concept aims to give an equal opportunity to all who wish to join the chemical engineering community.
AIChE’s Hub for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in the Chemical Engineering Profession
. by John Vasko
AIChE has launched a website to serve as a hub for all efforts supporting our goal of reaching 100% parity in the chemical engineering profession by 2050.
Upcoming Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Events at the 2020 Virtual AIChE Annual Meeting and ASC
. by John Vasko
In keeping with this year's theme of increasing the diversity of chemical engineering, we have many events planned to provide the tools needed to help make the profession increasingly diverse in a variety of ways.
Rising Stars Shine Online
. by Gordon Ellis
In its first virtual meeting, The Rising Stars Leadership Workshop held a discussion on effective business communications as part of its ongoing efforts to help retain and advance women in chemical engineering.
Celebrating International Women's Day 2020
. by Sonja Bradfield
We look back at a year of achievements from women chemical engineers, and look ahead to opportunities to help women succeed in chemical engineering.
Empowering Women and Girls in Engineering
. by Emily Petruzzelli
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?
Community Counts: Connect with Like-Minded Engineers
. by Gordon Ellis
Finding other chemical engineers or biological engineers with similar interests can deliver personal and professional rewards.
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.
Cari Parker Shares Her Career Story and Gives Advice
. by Kelsey Kettelhut
Cari Parker of Eastman Chemical Company shares lessons from her own career and gives advice to young chemical engineers building their own careers.
International Women's Day 2019
. by Sonja Bradfield
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.
Introduce a Girl to Engineering Today
. 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
. by Gordon Ellis
Join us in celebrating Engineers Week 2019 as we recognize the many ways engineers make a difference in the world.
The Caltech 6: An All-Woman Chemical Engineering Class
. by Nidhi Sharma
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.
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.
2018 AIChE Gala Honors Organizations and Leaders for Inspiring Women in Engineering
. by Lisa Lanzkowsky
The AIChE Gala raised approximately $570,000 to support efforts that expand women’s leadership programs, strengthen pre-college STEM education for girls, and improve the retention of women eng
Rising Stars Leadership Workshop: Empowering Women in Engineering
. by Sonja Bradfield
On Tuesday, December 11, 2018, more than fifty women from companies around world participated in the Leadership Workshop for Rising Star Women in Engineering.
Women's Initiatives Committee to Mark 20 Year Anniversary with Symposium at AIChE's Pittsburgh Annual Meeting, Oct. 30
. by Gordon Ellis
An interview with Julianne Holloway, organizer of the "Celebrating Women in Chemical Engineering" symposium.
Women's Initiative Committee to Mark 20 Years with Symposium at AIChE Annual Meeting, Oct. 30
. by Gordon Ellis
The symposium takes a look at the role women chemical engineers have played in the field's development and at how they will continue to help build its future.
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.
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.
Delia Contreras on Thriving as a Female Chemical Engineer
. by Douglas B. Clark
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.
Rachel Segalman on Women Finding Opportunities in Chemical Engineering [Interview]
. by Douglas B. Clark
Rachel Segalman is an Edward Noble Kramer Professor and Department Chair at Un
Interview: Carlton Yearwood on Engaging Men as Allies for Women
. by Douglas B. Clark
AIChE's Kelsey Kettelhut sat down with Carlton Yearwood, a senior partner at True Blue Inclusion, to discuss how women can engage
Interview with Carol Williams on Career Goals, Obstacles, and Success
. by Douglas B. Clark
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.
Interview: Adrienne Minerick on Diversity in Chemical Engineering
. by John Vasko
Adrienne Minerick is the associate dean for research and innovation at Michigan Tech. She also serves as chair of the American Society for Engineering Education's (ASEE's) National Divers
Women in Chemical Engineering: A Discussion with AIChE Presidents Maria Burka and Cheryl Teich
. by Douglas B. Clark
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
Women's Initiatives Committee (WIC) Holds Sold-Out Networking Luncheon
. by Elizabeth Guenther
On Monday, the Women's Initiative Committee (WIC) held its annual WIC Networking Luncheon at the 2010 AIChE Annual Meeting.
