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2020 WIC Events at Annual Meeting
Saturday, November 14-20, 2020, 3:00pm PST
Posted by cms_ginag
For more information - check out the full program details here !Read more
RISING STAR: Leadership Workshop for Rising Star Women Engineers
Tuesday, June 23, 2020, 11:00am-12:30pm EDT
Posted by cms_felig
Rising Star, a leadership workshop for women engineers, is part of the AIChE® All for Good program to advance women in engineering. The program for early to mid-career women utilizes best practices and leading research on gender to advance professional goals.Read more
Women's Initiatives Committee (WIC) Meeting
Tuesday, November 12, 2019, 10:00am-11:30am EST
Posted by Julie Renner
All are welcome to attend the Women in Chemical Engineering Business Meeting! Come find out how to get involved and meet other women of chemical engineering.Read more
Advancing into Academic Leadership
Tuesday, November 12, 2019, 8:00am-10:30am EST
Posted by Julie Renner
Interested academic leadership? Jennifer Curtis & Susan Roberts give insight in the promotion process in academia followed by Q&A with leading leading women in ChemE. Speakers and Panelist include: Jennifer Sinclair Curtis (Dean of Engineering, UCSD) Susan Roberts (Dept Head, WPI) Sheryl...Read more
Panel Discussion: Advice and Mentorship from Female Leaders in Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Monday, November 11, 2019, 3:30pm-6:00pm EST
Posted by Julie Renner
Interested in IP & Startups? Jessica Winter, Grecia Ro, Jessica Ocampos, & Amy Beaird will share their experiences. Come to Q&A with these amazing women innovators!Read more
Networking Luncheon -Sponsored by WIC (Women in Chemical Engineering) (Ticketed Event)
Monday, November 11, 2019, 11:00am-1:00pm EST
Posted by Julie Renner
AIChE WIC is honored to invite Dr. Shelly Peyton from UMass Amherst’s Chemical Engineering Department to be this year’s keynote Networking Luncheon speaker at the AIChE Annual Meeting in Orlando, FL. Through her talk entitled “She Persisted (and is still having fun),” Shelly will highlight how she...Read more
Overcoming Hurdles for Women in Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Monday, November 11, 2019, 8:00am-10:30am EST
Posted by Julie Renner
Dr. Kathleen Sohar from the University of Florida Collaboratory for Women Innovators will provide insight into the challenges women face in the process of obtaining IP, licensing a product, and starting a company. Kathy will highlight resources available to women and young innovators through...Read more
Unconscious Bias in Engineering: Why Is It Relevant to the Profession and What Can We Do About It?
Monday, November 11, 2019, 8:00am-11:00am EST
Posted by Julie Renner
Research shows that diversity in groups can lead to increased innovation, better performance and stronger financial results. Yet, challenges to including diverse backgrounds, perspectives, or other differences persist in corporate and academic settings. Join us to understand what unconscious bias...Read more
Undergraduate Professional Workshop for Women & Minorities - hosted by Women in Chemical Engineering (Ticketed Event)
Sunday, November 10, 2019, 9:00am-12:45pm EST
Posted by Julie Renner
Join us for a workshop on career advancement and decision making. Hear from mentors in academia, industry, and national labs and explore the opportunities available.Read more
Women in Chemical Engineering (WIC) presents "Elevating Your Career for Graduate Students and Young Professionals" (Ticketed Event)
Sunday, November 10, 2019, 9:00am-1:30pm EST
Posted by Julie Renner
Dr. Pushpa Murthy (Michigan Tech, COACh) will start with a workshop on career development for graduate students and postdocs followed by a luncheon with >20 mentors from diverse backgrounds and careers.Read more
Women in Process Safety
Tuesday, April 2, 2019, 1:30pm-3:00pm CDT
Posted by Sonja Bradfield
Women in process safety will discuss their challenges in their careers.Read more
It Takes a Village
Tuesday, April 2, 2019, 10:15am-11:45am CDT
Posted by Sonja Bradfield
This session will discuss how to develop your workforce and the tackle the differences in mentoring and coaching. 10:15 AM Building Your Career Army Meha Jha, Flow Solutions, Emerson, Houston, TX 10:45 AM Mentoring Vs Coaching, What Is the Difference? What Is the Benefit of Each? Laurie Ben, Global...Read more
WIC Breakfast Keynote (Ticketed Event)
Tuesday, April 2, 2019, 8:00am-9:00am CDT
Posted by Kelsey Kettelhut
We are pleased to announce that Cari Parker , Vice President of Manufacturing, Eastman Chemical will deliver the keynote address at this year's WIC Breakfast. Tickets are $15 dollars. To add the ticket to your registration, contact customerservice@aiche.org and mention event #209. Tickets are...Read more
WIC Connect: Snacks and Networking
Monday, April 1, 2019, 5:30pm-6:30pm CDT
Posted by Kelsey Kettelhut
Coming to the 2019 Spring Meeting and 15th GCPS? Connect with colleagues and learn more about the Women in Chemical Engineering Commitee! Light refreshments will be available.Read more
Women in Fuels and Petrochemicals
Monday, April 1, 2019, 3:30pm-5:00pm CDT
Posted by Sonja Bradfield
This session will have women in different areas of their career sharing their experiences in their careers and how they progressed.Read more
WIC 20th Anniversary: Celebrating Women in Chemical Engineering
Tuesday, October 30, 2018, 8:00am-6:00pm EDT
Posted by Idell Bryan
WIC 20th Anniversary: Celebrating Women in Chemical Engineering Organized in honor of the Women’s Initiatives Committee’s 20th Anniversary, this all-day symposium – composed of 20 invited speakers – will highlight the achievements of women in chemical engineering from all career stages and fields...Read more
WIC Luncheon (Ticketed Event)
Monday, October 29, 2018, 11:00am-12:30pm EDT
Posted by Idell Bryan
You are invited to join us for the WIC Luncheon, an event to honor and recognize exemplary students, mentors, and professionals. The luncheon, which will be highlighted by a keynote speaker, offers a great opportunity to connect with chemical engineers from academia and industry. Chair Shannon L...Read more
WIC Luncheon
Monday, October 30, 2017, 11:00am-12:30pm CDT
Posted by Kelsey Kettelhut
Keynote speaker: Rachel Segalman (University of California, Santa Barbara) Advanced registration required - $25 ticket. For more information please visit www.aiche.org/annual or contact customerservice@aiche.org .Read more
WIC Happy Hour
Sunday, October 29, 2017, 5:00pm-7:00pm CDT
Posted by Kelsey Kettelhut
Join WIC for happy hour at Brit's Pub! No ticket required...Read more
WIC Business Meeting
Sunday, October 29, 2017, 4:00pm-5:00pm CDT
Posted by Kelsey Kettelhut
WIC Workshops
Sunday, October 29, 2017, 9:00am-4:00pm CDT
Posted by Kelsey Kettelhut
If you will be attending the Annual Meeting, make sure to sign up for one of the special workshops taking place on Sunday, October 29: Women Assistant Professors and Young Scientists: Developing Your Career MCC, Room 101G 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Women Graduate Students and Post-Doctorates Workshop MCC,...Read more
WIC & YPC Panel Session
Tuesday, March 28, 2017, 8:30am-9:30am CDT
Posted by Julie Renner
You are invited to join us for an enlightening discussion on the importance of mentoring, leverage effective ways to ensure a lasting and valuable mentor-mentee relationship, and explore the concept of reverse mentoring as a means to empowering an organization and bridging the generational gap. Our...Read more
WIC Snack and Chat
Monday, March 27, 2017, 5:30pm-6:30pm CDT
Posted by Julie Renner
Come join us to learn how to get more involved with WIC! Llano (Hill Country Level) - accessible by elevator onlyRead more
WIC Luncheon
Monday, March 27, 2017, 11:00am-12:30pm CDT
Posted by Julie Renner
You are invited to join us for the WIC luncheon featuring keynote speaker Carol Williams , Chairman of the Board, Owens-Illinois and a member of the Olin Chemical Board of Directors. Williams joined Dow in 1980, starting as an engineer in R&D for plastic films and foams in the Granville...Read more
WIC Women’s Networking and Relaxation Reception
Sunday, March 26, 2017, 4:30pm-6:00pm CDT
Posted by Julie Renner
Live Oak (Hill Country Level) - accessible by elevator only This event is an opportunity to meet and network with other Chemical Engineering Women in a relaxed setting. Share your experiences; learn professional strategies and network with the women leaders and future leaders in our field. Discuss...Read more
Women's Initiatives Committee (WIC) Business Meeting
Monday, April 11, 2016, 2:00pm-3:00pm CDT
Posted by James Abel
Meet members of the WIC Executive Committee and learn more about the great work WIC is doing to address the needs of women in chemical engineering and how you can get involved.Read more
Women's Initiatives Committee Luncheon
Monday, April 11, 2016, 12:00pm-1:30pm CDT
Posted by James Abel
This luncheon is priced at $20 and advanced registration is required. If you haven't yet registered for the meeting, you can add this ticketed event when you register. If you have already registered for the meeting, please call Customer Service at 800-242-4363 or 203-702-7660 (outside of US) to...Read more
WIC Women’s Workplace Retention & Reentry (W2R2): Reentry to Industry
Monday, April 11, 2016, 9:30am-11:45am CDT
Posted by Heather Emady
The AIChE Women’s Initiatives Committee will be offering a new workshop dedicated to retention and reentry of women to the engineering profession at the 2016 AIChE Spring Meeting and Global 12th Global Congress on Process Safety . The 3 hour workshop will focus on reentry to industry to...Read more
WIC Programming at the Fall 2015 Annual Meeting in Salt Lake City
Sunday, November 8-10, 2015, 9:00am MST
Posted by Heather Emady
Sunday, November 8 9:00 am - 4:30 pm, Salt Palace 250B: Women Assistant Professors in Chemical Engineering: Developing your Career 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Salt Palace 250A: Women Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Fellows in Chemical Engineering: Developing your Career 9:00 am - 12:30 pm, Salt Palace...Read more
WIC Spring Meeting Luncheon 2015
Monday, April 27, 2015, 12:00pm-1:30pm CDT
Posted by Heather Emady
"Stand, Serve, Smile.......Succeed" by Deborah Grubbe , Owner and President of Operations and Safety Solutions, LLC Deborah was Vice President of Group Safety at BP, and held corporate director roles in safety, operations and engineering at DuPont. She was a member of the NASA Aerospace...Read more
WIC Annual Networking Luncheon
Monday, November 17, 2014, 11:00am-12:30pm EST
Posted by Heather Emady
Keynote Speaker, WIC travel award and mentorship excellence award presentationsRead more
Women Assistant Professors in Chemical Engineering
Sunday, November 16, 2014, 8:00am-5:00pm EST
Posted by Heather Emady
Women Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Fellows in Chemical Engineering
Sunday, November 16, 2014, 8:00am-5:00pm EST
Posted by Heather Emady
Women Undergraduates in Chemical Engineering
Sunday, November 16, 2014, 8:00am-2:00pm EST
Posted by Heather Emady
Women’s Initiatives Committee (WIC) Executive Committee Meeting
Monday, March 31, 2014, 3:00pm-4:00pm CDT
Posted by Heather Emady
Join us if you are interested in volunteering for WIC or want input into our activities.Read more
Women’s Initiatives Committee (WIC) Industrial Panel
Monday, March 31, 2014, 1:30pm-2:30pm CDT
Posted by Heather Emady
Come engage with this interactive panel to discuss issues such as work-life balance and career achievement.Read more
Women’s Initiatives Committee (WIC) Networking Luncheon
Monday, March 31, 2014, 12:00pm-1:30pm CDT
Posted by Heather Emady
"Finding Your Grail, the Beyoncé Turn, and Career Satisfaction" Presented by Cheryl Teich, Reaction Engineering Expertise Leader at The Dow Chemical Company Advance Registration Required, Item #102, $20...Read more