South Texas Local Section
Welcome to the website of the Greater Houston Area Chemical Engineers! We are known as the South Texas Section. We are one of the largest local sections of AIChE (American Institute of Chemical Engineers).
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Energy Day Festival
Energy Day Festival is Houston’s largest annual FREE family festival showcasing science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Energy Day has nearly 70 interactive demonstrations and exhibits that teach students and their families about the various forms of energy through STEM fields,...
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Reach for the Stars STEM Festival
We need STS Volunteers to join our delegation to the “ Reach for the Stars STEM festival ” on September 30, 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM at Rice University! The festival is dedicated to girls in the junior high school grades and it promotes the use of science, engineering, mathematics and technology as...
Upcoming Events
STS AICHE October 5th 2023 Monthly Dinner Meeting
Thursday, October 5, 2023, 5:30pm CDT
Posted by Rachel Carlton
Please join the South Texas Section for our monthly workshop and dinner meeting at Houston Marriott Sugarland, 16090 City Walk, Sugarland, TX 77479. The keynote for the STS-AIChE dinner will be delivered by Dr. Lisa Biswal. 5:30PM - 6:30PM Pre-Dinner Workshop (1 PDH) 6:00PM - 6:45PM Social...Read more
STS AIChE 80th Anniversary BBQ - October 21st 2023
Mark the date! STS 80th Anniversary Celebration!
Saturday, October 21, 2023, 3:30pm CDT
Posted by Rachel Carlton
Join 2023 Chair Dr. Andreas Matzakos, 2023 AIChE President Dr. Billy Bardin, and many other prominent South Texas Section members for a look back at the history of our section. 3:30-6:00pm , Fun and games for young and old. Cornhole (beanbag) tournament. Bingo games. STS/Houston trivia games. Live...Read more
Recent Events
STS AIChE September 7th 2023 Monthly Dinner Meeting
Thursday, September 7, 2023, 5:30pm CDT
Posted by Rachel Carlton
Please join the South Texas Section for our monthly workshop and dinner meeting at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Houston Intercontinental Airport at 15747 John F Kennedy Blvd, Houston, TX 77032. The keynote for the STS-AIChE dinner will be delivered by Dr. Lisa Biswal. 5:30PM - 6:30PM Pre-Dinner...Read more
2023 STS-AIChE Houston Ship Channel Tour
Saturday, June 10, 2023, 2:30pm CDT
Posted by Rachel Carlton
The South Texas Section will journey down the Houston Ship Channel in the fully air-conditioned M/V Sam Houston on Saturday, June 10. Guests should arrive before 2:30 PM. The M/V Sam Houston will leave the dock at 3:00 PM sharp and return to the dock at approximately 4:30 PM. The Houston Ship...Read more
Recent Activity
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Energy Day Festival
Energy Day Festival is Houston’s largest annual FREE family festival showcasing science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Energy Day has nearly 70 interactive demonstrations and exhibits that teach students and their families about the various forms of energy through STEM fields,...
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Reach for the Stars STEM Festival
We need STS Volunteers to join our delegation to the “ Reach for the Stars STEM festival ” on September 30, 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM at Rice University! The festival is dedicated to girls in the junior high school grades and it promotes the use of science, engineering, mathematics and technology as...