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2026 Service Awards, Virtus Dynamica and Rising Star Awards

Tuesday, April 28, 2026,
5:00pm to 9:00pm
CDT
In-Person / Local
12545 Fee Fee Rd.
Moolah Shrine Center
St. Louis, MO 63146
United States

What:           Annual AIChE St. Louis Section Awards Celebration

When:           Tuesday, April 28, 2026

5:00 – 6:00 – Registration / Socializing

6:00 – 6:45 – Dinner

6:45 – 7:15 – Awards

7:15 – 8:15 – Technical Presentation

Where:             Moolah Shrine Center (Shiek's Club) 

Moolah Shrine Center   12545 Fee Fee Road,  St. Louis, Missouri 63146                                                    (Entrance for the meeting space is on the back side of the building, lower level, off Ross Ave.)

Map with Directions below.

Menu:   Buffet Dinner:  Pork Tenderloin, Mostaccioli in Meat Sauce and Green Beans Almodine, Italian House Salad and Dinner Rolls & Butter  (Vegitarian Dinner can be reserved when you make your reservation)

Cost: Local Section Members: $25; Non-Section Members: $30; Students: $15; Awardees are Free and their +1 guest is $15

All Service Awardees will receive an actual letter of invitation with information to RSVP

RSVPs  by April 20th to stlouis.aiche@gmail.com  Questions can be directed to Bob Gale at 314-478-4774


  • 2026 St. Louis Section AIChE Anniversary Awards
  • Student Awards
    • Virtus Dynamica Award for the top Chemical Engineering Senior at each of the three local Universities
    • Rising Star Award  for the top Sophmore/Juniors, in Chemical Engineering, chosen from submittals from students at the three local Universities

  • Technical Presentation

    • Cory Berkland, Mark and Becky Levin Professor in the Departments of Biomedical Engineering and Chemistry at Washington University in Saint Louis  

      • Translating Academic Innovations: The presentation advocates for a balanced approach to innovation, aligning academic research with market needs to drive impactful biomedical advancements

Directions to Moolah Shrine Center and Entrance to Meeting Room (Shiek’s Club)