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Monthly Meetings

We hold a monthly meeting September through May. The monthly meeting generally falls on the first Thursday of the month. Up to 2 free workshops are provided, and begin about 5:30 PM. Visit our workshop page for more information about workshops.

There is usually a social period from 6-7 PM; the dinner starts at about 7 PM, and the speaker usually about 8 PM after a few section announcements.

Our regular meetings begin with workshop presentations (many of which qualify as PDH). We hold a social period (some with cash bar) before dinner. After dinner, we have an invited speaker.

The monthly meeting is a good opportunity to see old friends, make new friends, discuss various engineering topics, and network. Visitors are welcome, so if you're not a member come and see what you've been missing! Non-chemical engineers are also welcome, of course.

For some of our special event meetings (energy forum, distillation forum, student night) we do not have workshop presentations.

Workshop admission is free. No registration is needed.

Meeting Locations

We do not have a 'permanent' meeting location. The meeting location will always be announced on the website and in the newsletter. We rotate our meeting locations around the Houston area to entice members from all over to attend at least one meeting. We hope to see you at a meeting location near you.

Some of the meeting locations we use:

Presentations

See all past presentations.

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 Jane Stricker. 5:30PM - 6:30PM Pre-Dinner Workshop (1 PDH) 6:00PM - 6:45PM Social Networking...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

STS AICHE November 2nd 2023 Monthly Dinner Meeting

Thursday, November 2, 2023, 5:30pm CDT
Posted by Rachel Carlton
Please join the South Texas Section for our monthly workshop and dinner meeting at San Jacinto College CPET, 7901 Fairmont Parkway, Pasadena, TX . The keynote for the STS-AIChE dinner will be delivered by Nathan Levin. 5:30PM - 6:30PM Pre-Dinner Workshop (1 PDH) 6:00PM - 6:45PM Social Networking...Read more

Past 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

STS AIChE & TIEEP May 4th 2023 Water Forum

Thursday, May 4, 2023, 4:00pm CDT
Posted by Rachel Carlton
Please join the South Texas Section on May 4th for our monthly workshop and dinner meeting at San Jacinto College Center for Petrochemical, Energy, and Technology at 7901 Fairmont Parkway in Pasadena, Texas 77507. The workshop will be the 2023 Water Forum, co-hosted with TIEEP (Texas Industrial...Read more

Hiring Event with SPE-GCS, May 4th

Thursday, May 4, 2023, 9:00am-4:00pm CDT
Posted by Rachel Carlton
The 2023 Spring SPE-GCS hiring event will be held on May 4th during the 2023 Offshore Technology Conference. Job Seekers who are active members of SPE, AIChE, or other colloaborating organizations are invited to participate. Job Seeker Registration: https://www.spegcs.org/events/6575/ Employer...Read more

STS AIChE & TIEEP March 16th 2023 Spring Energy Forum

Thursday, March 16, 2023, 4:00pm CDT
Posted by Rachel Carlton
Please join the South Texas Section for our monthly dinner meeting. We will co-host with TIEEP (Texas Industrial Energy Efficiency Program) the 2023 workshop Spring Energy Forum. The dinner keynote will be delivered by Dr. Billy B Bardin, 2023 AIChE National President. 4:00PM - 6:00PM Spring Energy...Read more

STS AIChE February 2nd 2023 Hybrid Meeting

Thursday, February 2, 2023, 5:30pm CST
Posted by Rachel Carlton
Please join the South Texas Section for our February dinner meeting. Our venue for February 2nd is located in Sugarland at The Houston Marriot Sugarland, 16090 City Walk, Sugar Land, TX 77479. The event is available in a hybrid format (in person or online). 5:30PM - 6:30PM Pre-dinner Workshop , 6:...Read more

Spring 2023 PE Review Course for Chemical Engineering

Friday, January 20 - April 14, 2023, 3:00pm CST
Posted by Rachel Carlton
University of Houston Main Campus Engineering I Room 102-D (Contingent) Virtual Sessions Planned Date 2023 Topic Instructor 20-Jan Introduction; Mass/Energy Balances & Thermo I Dale Embry 27-Jan Mass/Energy Balances & Thermodynamics II (3) Gary Gildert/Dale Embry 3-Feb Thermodynamics III (1...Read more

STS AIChE January 12th 2023 Hybrid Meeting

Thursday, January 12, 2023, 5:30pm CST
Posted by Rachel Carlton
Please join the South Texas Section for our first meeting of the year! Our Houston area venue for January 12th is located on the West side of town at The Bougainvilleas, 12126 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77077 (Hybrid format- in person or online). 5:30PM - 6:30PM Pre-dinner Workshop , Kristine...Read more

STS AIChE December 1st 2022 Holiday Social

Thursday, December 1, 2022, 6:00pm-9:00pm CST
Posted by Rachel Carlton
Enjoy a celebration of our year’s accomplishments, recognition of our volunteers, Distinguished Service and E.L. Ekholm Distinguished Leadership awards, exceptional gala quality meal, and live Jazz ensemble with our members, guests, and friends of STS -AIChE. Enjoy the views from the Maritime’s...Read more

STS AIChE November 3rd 2022 Hybrid Meeting

Thursday, November 3, 2022, 5:30pm-9:00pm CDT
Posted by Rachel Carlton
The November 3rd meeting agenda is as listed below. Our Houston area venue for November 3 rd is located on the West side of town at The Bougainvilleas, 12126 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77077 (Hybrid format- in person or online). 5:30PM - 6:30PM Pre-dinner Workshop- Randy Miller, Schneider, Operator...Read more

STS K-12 STEM Outreach on Energy Day

Saturday, October 15, 2022, 9:30am-4:00pm CDT
Posted by Rachel Carlton
Energy Day 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, along with...Read more

STS AICHE YP Happy Hour

Friday, September 30, 2022, 5:30pm-7:00pm CDT
Posted by Rachel Carlton
This Friday, September 30th, the Young Professionals will be hosting a Happy Hour at The Rustic near the Galleria! Join us in-person for some after-hours conversation, networking, and drinks provided by the Young Professionals. Feel free to bring your colleagues! No registration required. Date:...Read more

14th AIChE Southwest Process Technology Conference

Thursday, September 29-30, 2022, 7:00am CDT
Posted by Rachel Carlton
Please join us for the 14th AIChE Southwest Process Technology Conference Registration for the STS AIChE Dinner of Sept 29 th , conference registration and details are located at https://www.aiche.org/conferences/southwest-process-technology-conference/2022/registration-infoRead more

STS AIChE September 1st 2022 Hybrid Meeting

Thursday, September 1, 2022, 5:30pm CDT
Posted by Rachel Carlton
September 2022 Hybrid Meeting The September 1st meeting agenda is as listed below. Our venue is the Center for Petrochemical, Energy, and Technology at San Jacinto College (7901 W Fairmont Parkway, Pasadena, TX 77507) at Cunningham Drive and West Fairmont Parkway, close by the Pasadena Convention...Read more

Sam Houston boat trip at Port Houston

Friday, June 3, 2022, 6:00pm-7:30pm CDT
Posted by Rachel Carlton
2022 ANNUAL STS-AIChE HOUSTON SHIP CHANNEL TOUR 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM, FRIDAY, JUNE 3 NOTE: BECAUSE OF THE FRIDAY AFTERNOON TRAFFIC AND ONGOING ROADWOK NEAR THE HOUSTON SHIP CHANNEL, WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU AIM TO ARRIVE AT 5:30 PM. The annual Houston Ship Channel tour is back! The South Texas Section...Read more

STS AIChE May 2022 Hybrid Meeting

Thursday, May 5, 2022, 4:00pm CDT
Posted by Rachel Carlton
May 2022 Hybrid Meeting The May 5 th meeting agenda is as listed below. Our Houston area venue is The Bougainvilleas, 12126 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77077. Event parking is available onsite. 4:00PM - 6:00PM Pre-dinner PDH Workshop, Energy Forum, “Decarbonizing the Process Industries III,” TIEEP 6...Read more

STS AIChE May 2022 Hybrid Meeting

Thursday, May 5, 2022, 4:00pm CDT
Posted by Rachel Carlton
May 2022 Hybrid Meeting The May 5 th meeting agenda is as listed below. Our Houston area venue is The Bougainvilleas, 12126 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77077. Event parking is available onsite. 4:00PM - 6:00PM Pre-dinner PDH Workshop, Energy Forum, “Decarbonizing the Process Industries III,” TIEEP 6...Read more

Hiring Event with SPE-GCS, April 26th

Tuesday, April 26, 2022, 9:00am-4:00pm CDT
Posted by Rachel Carlton
Job Seekers Register Here : https://www.spegcs.org/events/6389/ The hiring event is April the 26th from 9 am to 4 pm at the Steve Raddick convention center, or online through our collaboration with the Texas Workforce Comission. For those with an interest, our associated panel, and registration is...Read more

Reach for the Stars! - VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

Saturday, April 9, 2022, 9:00am CDT
Posted by Rachel Carlton
Reach for the Stars! An outdoor STEM festival for middle school girls Details: Junior High STEM event on Saturday April 9 2022 at Rice Volunteers speak on panels or host interactive displays to share about chemical engineering Information- https://space.rice.edu/ReachForTheStars/ Contact Matt...Read more

STS AIChE April 2022 Hybrid Meeting

Thursday, April 7, 2022, 5:30pm-9:00pm EDT
Posted by Rachel Carlton
April 2022 Hybrid Meeting The April 7 th meeting agenda is as listed below. Our Houston area venue is Wyndham Houston Near NRG Park, 8686 Kirby Dr, Houston, TX 77054. Event parking is available onsite and in the overflow lot across the street. 5:30PM - 6:30PM Pre-dinner PDH Workshop, Cybersecurity...Read more

STS AIChE March 2022 Hybrid Meeting

Thursday, March 3, 2022, 4:00pm-9:00pm CST
Posted by Rachel Carlton
March 2022 Hybrid Meeting Thursday, March 3, 2022, 4:00-9pm CT Event format: In Person and Online Please join us for an evening with Industry information and networking. 4:00 PM – 6:00PM “The Water/Energy Nexus,” (2 PDH) with Texas Industrial Energy Efficiency Program 6:00PM – 6:45PM In Person...Read more

Spring 2022 PE Review Course for Chemical Engineering

Friday, February 18 - May 13, 2022, 3:00pm CST
Posted by Kanjakha Pal
University of Houston Main Campus Engineering I Room 102-D (Contingent) Virtual Sessions Planned Date 2022 Topic Instructor 18-Feb Introduction; Mass/Energy Balances & Thermo I Dale Embry 25-Feb Mass/Energy Balances & Thermodynamics II (3) Gary Gildert, Dale Embry 4-Mar Thermodynamics III (...Read more

STS AICHE February 2022 full online Meeting

Thursday, February 3, 2022, 5:30pm-9:00pm CST
Posted by Kanjakha Pal
February 2022 Full Online meeting Thursday, February 3, 2022, 5:30-9pm CT Event format: Online Due to the updated NWS forecast of ice accumulation on elevated surfaces, the Feb 3 rd workshops and meeting will be full online. Please join us for an evening with Industry information and networking. 5:...Read more

STS AICHE January 2022 Online meeting

Thursday, January 13, 2022, 6:00pm-8:30pm CST
Posted by Kanjakha Pal
STS-AIChE welcomes in 2022 with exceptional speakers and topics focused on the interests of Industry! Please join us for an evening of state-of-the-art information- now Online. STS AIChE Board of Directors is placing safety of members as top priority. Due to the increase in CoViD cases in our area...Read more

STS AICHE November 2021 dinner meeting

Thursday, November 4, 2021, 5:30pm-9:00pm CDT
Posted by Kanjakha Pal
Nov 4 th 5:30—6:30PM Workshop (pre -dinner) Speaker STS-AIChE is pleased to offer a workshop on “Options for reuse or recycling of wind turbine blades,” by Eberhard Lucke, Lucke Consulting Technology Services LLC. Abstract The use of wind energy has expanded significantly in the last 20 years. It...Read more

September 2021 Dinner meeting

Thursday, September 30, 2021, 6:30pm-8:00pm CDT
Posted by Kanjakha Pal
STS AIChE September 2021 In-Person Dinner Meeting Thursday September 30, 2021, 6:30 pm-8:00 pm CDT Sugar Land Marriott Town Square 16090 City Walk Sugar Land, TX 77479 United States Agenda 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM Dinner and STS Announcements 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Dinner Presentation/Speaker PFAS and emerging...Read more

First Friday Professional Development Webinar – September 2021

Friday, September 3, 2021, 10:30am-11:30am CDT
Posted by Kanjakha Pal
Innovation Magic: Creativity in a Hybrid World Brief Summary As the workforce slowly moves into a blended model of work-from-home (WFH) and work-from-the-office, organizations must adapt their innovation processes. Creativity requires a degree of spontaneity and team members need to share nascent...Read more

September Meeting

Thursday, September 2, 2021, 5:30pm-7:30pm CDT
Posted by Kanjakha Pal
Hydrogen Opportunities for the U.S. Gulf Coast Speaker : Joseph B. Powell, PhD NAE, Fellow AIChE, Principal at ChemePD LLC www.ChemePD.com JBPChE@Outlook.com Increased electrification is a given as the world seeks to decarbonize via a move to renewable energy, and to achieve “zero emissions” in...Read more

First Friday Webinar

Friday, August 6, 2021, 10:30am-11:30am CDT
Posted by Kanjakha Pal
Networking - A Way of Life! Networking is consistently ranked the #1 way that job seekers get hired. It's all about who you know, who you get to know, and who all of those people know! Let’s discuss how to take advantage of all opportunities (face to face and virtually) to network, meet awesome...Read more

Energy 2.0 and the Race to Net Zero and Resilience

Thursday, May 6, 2021, 6:00pm-7:30pm CDT
Posted by Kanjakha Pal
Ann Rosenberg SVP for Sustainable Development at Wood plc Energy 2.0 and the Race to Net Zero and Resilience As the world is recovering from COVID, the race to find solutions to the world’s climate crisis has never been more urgent. As we have learned from the COVID crisis, the answer to our...Read more

TIEEP Water Forum

Thursday, May 6, 2021, 4:15pm-5:45pm CDT
Posted by Kanjakha Pal
TIEEP Water Forum, Thursday, May 6, 2021, 4:20-5:50 pm Theme: Reducing Water Use in Manufacturing Plants . Despite the hurricanes and high rainfall along the Gulf Coast, we do experience times of drought and water shortages in Texas; and globally, access to clean water is a major sustainability...Read more

STS AICHE Third Friday Professional Development Webinar

Friday, April 16, 2021, 10:30am-11:30am CDT
Posted by Kanjakha Pal
Speaker : Justin Conroy Biography Justin V. Conroy is a General Manager for Radix Engineering and Software and is currently responsible for all Koch Industries accounts, including Georgia-Pacific, Flint Hills Resources, INVISTA, Koch Ag & Energy Solutions, and Guardian Glass, as well as the...Read more

First Friday Networking Lunch

Friday, April 9, 2021, 10:30am-11:30am CDT
Posted by Kanjakha Pal
How Greenhouse Gas Emission Reductions Improve Total Cost of Ownership Speaker : John Meyer, President and Founder of Progressive Construction Solutions, LLC With over thirty years of experience including Project & Operations Management, from some of the largest industrial EPC firms in the...Read more

AICHE STS April 2021 Dinner meeting

Thursday, April 8, 2021, 6:00pm-7:30pm CDT
Posted by Kanjakha Pal
Disconnects in Texas Energy Markets: Ed Hirs and Gavin Dillingham Ed Hirs Ed Hirs is an Energy Fellow and lecturer of economics at the University of Houston. He is a co-founder of Zero Carbon Cycle LLC, a development stage company building a renewable diesel plant. He has previously worked in...Read more

First Friday Networking Lunch

Friday, March 5, 2021, 10:45am-11:30am CST
Posted by Kanjakha Pal
A parallel economy: Monetization of alternative energy is proposed as a way of achieving carbon neutrality & sustainability The local power station or microgrid issues kWhr credits based on electrical input from alternative energy. These "alternative - energy currency units" are used as the...Read more

STS AICHE March 2021 dinner meeting

Thursday, March 4, 2021, 6:00pm-7:30pm CST
Posted by Kanjakha Pal
Dynamic risk management to enable inherently safer process system digitalization Dr. Faisal Khan Director, Mary Kay O’Connor Process Safety Center Abstract While efforts to use digital solutions in process operations are gaining wider acceptance, there are serious safety concerns that need to be...Read more

Third Friday Professional Development Webinar – February 2021

Friday, February 26, 2021, 10:30am-11:30am CST
Posted by Kanjakha Pal
The Role of Nuclear Energy in our Future Energy System Speaker : John Kotek John Kotek is Vice President for Policy Development and Public Affairs at the Nuclear Energy Institute. Prior to joining NEI in 2017, he worked for the U.S. Department of Energy, where he was nominated by President Obama to...Read more

STS AICHE February 2021 dinner meeting

Thursday, February 4, 2021, 6:00pm-7:30pm CST
Posted by Kanjakha Pal
Toby Baker Toby Baker was appointed executive director of the TCEQ on August 20, 2018. About Toby Baker Toby Baker is the executive director, who is hired by the commissioners, and is responsible for managing the agency’s day-to-day operations. Prior to Baker’s recent move to executive director, he...Read more

Friday Professional Development Webinar – January 2021

Friday, January 15, 2021, 10:30am-11:30am CST
Posted by Kanjakha Pal
PACE – A New Financing Option for Industrial Energy, Water and Environmental Projects How can you improve plant efficiency, reducing operating costs and attain ESG objectives without competing for internal capital? Texas PACE (Property Assessed Clean Energy) financing enables industrial site owners...Read more

January AICHE STS Virtual Meeting

Thursday, January 14, 2021, 6:00pm-7:30pm CST
Posted by Kanjakha Pal
Automating Internal, Confined Space Inspections Schedule 6:00PM - 6:30PM Announcements 6:30PM - 7:30PM Presentation Abstract: This presentation will highlight the recent use of the new Zenith Inspection System for internal, confined spaces. With the delay in 2020 inspections to the fall outage...Read more

Spring 2021 PE course canceled

Monday, December 21, 2020, 4:00pm EST
Posted by Kanjakha Pal
The Spring 2021 PE review course has been canceled. We apologize for the inconvinence. The team is looking for suitable alternatives for the Spring 2021 term.Read more

First Friday Professional Development Webinar – Dec 2020

Friday, December 4, 2020, 11:30am-1:00pm CST
Posted by Kanjakha Pal
Millennial Strategies to Capture Baby-boomer Knowledge Risk data is some of the most difficult data in the world to read, digest and understand. Focusing on Process Hazards Analysis (PHA) reports specifically, although the framework and guidewords are followed, for the most part, universally it is...Read more

Third Friday Networking Lunch - November 2020

Friday, November 20, 2020, 11:30am-1:00pm CST
Posted by Talia Sanchez
Speaker: Ben Cammack Ben Cammack is Vice President of Global Operations for Clearguard. He has been involved in automation, engineered solutions, design and manufacturing for over 25 years. Born in England, based in Perth Western Australia, and currently residing with his wife and two children in...Read more

STS AIChE November 2020 Monthly Meeting

Thursday, November 5, 2020, 6:00pm-7:30pm CST
Posted by Talia Sanchez
November 5, 2020 Presentation: Process Safety Management (PSM): Incidents and Sharing Collective Knowledge in the Digital Age Schedule 6:00PM - 6:30PM Announcements 6:30PM - 7:30PM Presentation Register Here Abstract: What are some current process safety incidents and similarities to incidents that...Read more

STS AIChE October 2020 Monthly Meeting

Thursday, October 8, 2020, 6:00pm-7:30pm CDT
Posted by Talia Sanchez
October 8, 2020 Presentation: Exploring Process Optimization in Upstream and Midstream Industry Schedule 6:00PM - 6:30PM Announcements 6:30PM - 7:30PM Presentation Register Here Abstract: Natural gas liquids (NGL) are liquid hydrocarbons generally recovered from natural gas. Increase demand for...Read more

September 2020 Virtual Monthly Meeting

Thursday, September 3, 2020, 5:00pm-7:30pm CDT
Posted by Talia Sanchez
September 3, 2020 Presentation: Improving Performance of Chemical Manufacturing Processes using Data Analytics Schedule 5:00PM - 6:00PM Workshop 6:00PM - 6:30PM Announcements 6:30PM - 7:30PM Presentation Register Here Abstract: There is a significant opportunity to unlock value in the chemical...Read more

STS AIChE September 2020 Monthly Workshop

Thursday, September 3, 2020, 5:00pm-6:00pm CDT
Posted by Talia Sanchez
Title: Developing a Proper Design Philosophy for Gas/Liquid Separators (Do's and Don'ts if you want your separator to perform) Abstract: Have you heard the terms Gas/Liquid Separator or Liquid/Liquid Separator before? What are these and what are their functions in a gas plant, refinery, or any...Read more

AIChE - The Climate Solutions Symposium

Saturday, August 22, 2020, 10:00am-3:00pm CDT
Posted by Talia Sanchez
Climate Solutions Symposium: Seeking Technically and Commercially Viable Solutions to Global Warming and its Climate Change Effects Engineers, scientists,community leaders, policymakers and the general public are invited to attend a presentation of technical challenges with current views on global...Read more

STS-AIChE Houston Food Bank

Saturday, May 16, 2020, 8:00am-12:00pm CDT
Posted by Talia Sanchez
STS AIChE will be joining efforts with other groups to volunteer at the Houston Food Bank on Saturday, May 16, 2020. Volunteers produce the equivalent of a meal a minute while helping the Houston Food Bank sort, they help to process and pack food. And it's fun! Volunteers will receive free lunch...Read more

STS AIChE May 2020 Virtual Monthly Meeting

Thursday, May 7, 2020, 4:00pm-5:00pm CDT
Posted by Talia Sanchez
May 7th, 2020 Presentation: The 2021 Region H Water Plan: Long-Range Planning for the Greater-Houston Area Schedule 2:00PM - 4:00PM TIEPP Texas Water Forum 4:00PM - 5:00PM STS Annoucements and Presentation Register Here Abstract: Texas has been in an ongoing battle with the climate to balance the...Read more

TIEEP 2020 Texas Water Forum

Thursday, May 7, 2020, 2:00pm-4:00pm CDT
Posted by Talia Sanchez
The Texas Industrial Energy Efficiency Program is delighted to present the 2020 Texas Water Forum Webinar, 2:00 to 4:00 pm, May 7, 2020. Register Here The Water Forum will be followed by the STS-AIChE Monthly Technical Meeting . PDH certificates for licensed engineers are available for both events...Read more

TIEEP 2020 Spring Energy Forum - Webinar

Thursday, April 2, 2020, 3:00pm-5:00pm CDT
Posted by Talia Sanchez
Texas Industrial Energy Management Forum Our theme is Plant Resiliency - Lessons from Harvey. Hurricane Harvey ripped through the Greater Houston area in late August of 2017, leaving a trail of destruction with an estimated cost of $125 billion, and disrupting operations at oil refineries and...Read more

First Friday Networking Lunch - March 2020

Friday, March 6, 2020, 11:30am-1:00pm CST
Posted by Talia Sanchez
Speaker: Josh Shupp Josh Shupp is responsible for ensuring customers achieve success with the Northwest Analytics suite of products as quickly as possible. Mr. Shupp has 15 years of experience in enterprise software strategy, sales, design and management; the last five years working at Northwest...Read more

STS AIChE March 2020 Monthly Dinner Meeting

Thursday, March 5, 2020, 5:30pm-9:00pm CST
Posted by Talia Sanchez
March 5, 2020 Dinner Presentation: Navigating Your Career: 3 Tips to Advance Effortlessly Schedule 5:30PM-6:30PM Workshops 6:00PM - 7:00PM Social/Networking Time 7:00PM - 8:00PM Dinner and STS Announcements 8:00PM - 9:00PM Dinner Presentation/Speaker Abstract: Chemical engineers are high achievers...Read more

STS AIChE March 2020 Monthly Dinner Meeting - Workshops

Thursday, March 5, 2020, 5:30pm-6:30pm CST
Posted by Talia Sanchez
Workshop I Title: Process Optimization Through Better Separations Abstract: Conventional phase separation devices do not remove all traces of contamination. As a result, solid and liquid contaminants tend to persist in liquid or gas streams, and can create operating challenges (foaming, fouling,...Read more

Third Friday Networking Lunch – February 2020

Friday, February 21, 2020, 11:30am-1:00pm CST
Posted by Talia Sanchez
Speaker: Liang Tao, PhD/MBA Senior Director, Global Business Development Townsend Solutions 509 N Sam Houston Parkway E, Suite 500 Houston, TX 77060 +1-504-756-6190 Ltao@townsendsolutions.com Dr. Tao possesses an extensive track record of executions and proven results in sales development, market...Read more

First Friday Networking Lunch - February 2020

Friday, February 7, 2020, 11:30am-1:00pm CST
Posted by Talia Sanchez
Speaker: Don Abrahamson Don Abrahamson has over 50 years in the chemical process industry with experience in operations and engineering roles including: process safety management, operations management, process safety engineering, technical management, quality assurance management, process...Read more

STS AIChE February 2020 Monthly Dinner Meeting - Workshops

Thursday, February 6, 2020, 5:30pm-6:30pm CST
Posted by Talia Sanchez
Workshop I Title: Future of Control Systems Solutions for Process and Manufacturing Industry Abstract: Control systems are the brain & backbone of any process, manufacturing systems. We shall share the modernistic, holistic view of what is coming in terms of diagnostics, features using actual...Read more

STS AIChE February 2020 Monthly Dinner Meeting

Thursday, February 6, 2020, 5:30pm-8:30pm CST
Posted by Talia Sanchez
February 6, 2020 Dinner Presentation: A Look at OSHA Activity and Incidents in the Chemical Industry Schedule 5:30PM-6:30PM Workshops 6:00PM - 7:00PM Social/Networking Time 7:00PM - 8:00PM Dinner and STS Announcements 8:00PM - 9:00PM Dinner Presentation/Speaker Abstract: TBA Speaker: James Shelton...Read more

Spring 2020 PE Review Course for Chemical Engineering

Friday, January 31 - April 24, 2020, 4:00pm CST
Posted by Talia Sanchez
Date 2019 Topic Instructor 31-Jan Introduction; Mass/Energy Balances & Thermo I Dale Embry 7-Feb Mass/Energy Balances & Thermodynamics II (3) Gary Gildert, Dale Embry 14-Feb Thermodynamics III (1); Kinetics I (2) Dale Embry, Gary Gildert 21-Feb Kinetics II (2); Plant Design Economics (1)...Read more

Third Friday Networking Lunch – January 2020

Friday, January 17, 2020, 11:30am-1:00pm CST
Posted by Talia Sanchez
Speaker: Ken Bush, PE, PMP Ken Bush PE, PMP Lumen PMC Williams Tower 2800 Post Oak Blvd, Suite 4100 Houston, TX 77056 713-609-9634 | kbush@lumenpmc.com Mr. Bush received his BSChE degree from Texas A&M University and his MSChE from the University of Houston. His first job out of college was...Read more

STS AIChE January 2020 Monthly Dinner Meeting

Thursday, January 9, 2020, 5:30pm-9:00pm CST
Posted by Talia Sanchez
January 9, 2020 Dinner Presentation: TBD Schedule 5:30PM-6:30PM Workshops 6:00PM - 7:00PM Social/Networking Time 7:00PM - 8:00PM Dinner and STS Announcements 8:00PM - 9:00PM Dinner Presentation/Speaker Abstract: The Next Evolution of the Shale Oil Revolution - The Good, The Bad, The Ugly - The...Read more

First Friday Networking Lunch - December 2019

Friday, December 6, 2019, 11:30am-1:00pm CST
Posted by Talia Sanchez
Speaker: Wesley Carter Wesley Carter has more than 12 years of experience in Process Safety and Risk Management in both the oil and gas and chemical industries. He received both his Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering and the Mary Kay O'Connor Process Safety Engineering Certificate...Read more

STS December Social

Thursday, December 5, 2019, 6:00pm-11:00pm CST
Posted by Talia Sanchez
A Murder Mystery Evening with STS! Join STS for a fun evening of mystery, dinner, and laughs at the C. Baldwin Curio Hotel Downtown Houston Register Now Cost for the evening is $55 per person until November 27! The cost will increase to $65 after that date. We will be having a 1920’s Gangster theme...Read more

Third Friday Networking Lunch – November 2019

Friday, November 15, 2019, 11:30am-1:00pm CST
Posted by Talia Sanchez
Speaker: Brian Greenhalgh, Ph.D., ExxonMobil Chemicals Brian Greenhalgh joined ExxonMobil Chemicals as an experienced hire in 2015. Since that time he has focused on the development and application of thermodynamic models in support of polymer R&D and Manufacturing. He has experience with...Read more

STS AIChE November 2019 Monthly Dinner Meeting - Workshops

Thursday, November 7, 2019, 5:30pm-6:30pm CST
Posted by Talia Sanchez
Workshop I Title: Considerations for Selecting Optical Flame Detectors to Optimize System Performance, Avoid False Alarms and Minimize Downtime Abstract: The wake of growing safety concerns - mostly in the oil and gas industry - optical flame detection technology was developed and has made grade...Read more

STS AIChE November 2019 Monthly Dinner Meeting

Thursday, November 7, 2019, 5:30pm-9:00pm CST
Posted by Talia Sanchez
November 7, 2019 Dinner Presentation: Operational Sustainability The dinner and workshop will take place on the Stephen E. Austin Ballroom on the 2nd floor. Attendees should park around the complex by the Kirby Rd. area. The entrance to the Crown Plaza is on the 610 Loop side. Please drive around...Read more

First Friday Networking Lunch - November 2019

Friday, November 1, 2019, 11:30am-1:00pm CDT
Posted by Talia Sanchez
Speaker: William Pittman, PhD William Pittman, PhD Micropack (Detection) Americas 800 Town and Country Blvd, Houston TX, 77024 Dr. Pittman holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Texas A&M University and received the university’s Safety Engineering Certificate in August 2015. He has 10 years...Read more

Third Friday Networking Lunch – October 2019

Friday, October 18, 2019, 11:30am-1:00pm CDT
Posted by Talia Sanchez
Speaker: Thomas E. Rehm, PhD, PE, CCPSC, CPSA, CLP After a career in the design of refinery processes with UOP in Des Plaines IL (1972-1981), return to graduate school for an MS and PhD at Northwestern University in Evanston IL (1982-1985), as a research engineer with Amoco Chemicals at the Amoco (...Read more

First Friday Networking Lunch - October 2019

Friday, October 4, 2019, 11:30am-1:00pm CDT
Posted by Talia Sanchez
Speaker: Ken Bush, PE, PMP Ken Bush PE, PMP Lumen PMC Williams Tower 2800 Post Oak Blvd, Suite 4100 Houston, TX 77056 713-609-9634 | kbush@lumenpmc.com Mr. Bush received his BSChE degree from Texas A&M University and his MSChE from the University of Houston. His first job out of college was...Read more

STS AIChE October 2019 Monthly Dinner Meeting

Tuesday, October 1, 2019, 6:00pm-9:00pm CDT
Posted by Talia Sanchez
Oct 1, 2019 Dinner Presentation: Addressing Climate Change, an Energy Industry Perspective Please note that this Dinner event is in conjunction with 2019 SPTC conference Schedule 4:30PM - 6:00PM Join SPTC for the Poster Session and Happy Hour 6:00PM - 7:00PM Networking Hour 7:00PM - 8:00PM Dinner...Read more

Third Friday Networking Lunch – September 2019

Friday, September 20, 2019, 11:30am-1:00pm CDT
Posted by Talia Sanchez
Speaker: Aaron Reed, P.E. Aaron Reed is a Sr. Process Engineer with ExxonMobil Chemical. He holds a Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering and has 20 years of industrial experience in polymers technology. Aaron is a Senior Member of AIChE and a licensed Professional Engineer in the States of...Read more

First Friday Networking Lunch - September 2019

Friday, September 6, 2019, 11:30am-1:00pm CDT
Posted by Talia Sanchez
Speaker: TBD Topic: Costs: The lunch menu is an all-inclusive buffet style for $16 per person and STS-AIChE subsidizes the lunch by $5. The non-refundable $11 registration fee includes the subsidized lunch buffet and attendance for the lunch presentation and networking. Pre-registration reserves...Read more

STS AIChE September 2019 Monthly Dinner Meeting - Workshops

Thursday, September 5, 2019, 5:30pm-6:30pm CDT
Posted by Talia Sanchez
Workshop I Title: Using CHP Simulation Models to Accurately Predict True Net Utilities Opex Impact of Proposed or Planned Plant Project Abstract: Plant utility systems - fuels, steam, power (mech + elec), water and sewer - have a complex inter-relationship especially if the facility uses Multiple...Read more

STS AIChE September 2019 Monthly Dinner Meeting

Thursday, September 5, 2019, 5:30pm-9:00pm CDT
Posted by Talia Sanchez
September 5, 2019 Dinner Presentation: Flameless Thermal Oxidation - Acheive 99.999% DRE at < 2 ppmv NOx Schedule 5:30PM-6:30PM Workshops 6:00PM - 7:00PM Social/Networking Time 7:00PM - 8:00PM Dinner and STS Announcements 8:00PM - 9:00PM Dinner Presentation/Speaker Abstract: Oxidation Technology...Read more

Third Friday Networking Lunch – August 2019

Friday, August 16, 2019, 11:30am-1:00pm CDT
Posted by Talia Sanchez
Speaker: Jim Coffey, PE, ExxonMobil Chemical Jim Coffey received a BS in Chemical Engineering in 1985 from Texas Tech. He started his career with Eastman Chemical, joined ExxonMobil Chemical in 2000 and has held various positions in the area of Process Control, Lab Management, Strategic Market...Read more

2019 Annual Astros Game

Friday, July 19, 2019, 7:00pm-10:00pm CDT
Posted by Talia Sanchez
AIChE STS Young Professionals invites you to a night out at the Houston Astros game The game against the Texas Rangers starts at 7:00 PM at Minute Maid Park. The cost of attending is only $30 per person, which covers your game seat in Section 133. There also will be fireworks after the game! You...Read more

Third Friday Networking Lunch – July 2019

Friday, July 19, 2019, 11:30am-1:00pm CDT
Posted by Talia Sanchez
Speaker: David C Mitchell Dave received his BSc in Chemical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology and his MBA from the University of Houston. During the course of his 50-year career he worked for over 12 companies as an employee or a contractor solving real problems. Dave is a Past...Read more

Third Friday Networking Lunch – June 2019

Friday, June 21, 2019, 11:30am-1:00pm CDT
Posted by Talia Sanchez
Speaker: Aaron Reed, PE Aaron Reed is a Sr. Process Engineer with ExxonMobil Chemical. He holds a Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering and has 20 years of industrial experience in polymers technology. Aaron is a Senior Member of AIChE and a licensed Professional Engineer in the States of...Read more

First Friday Networking Lunch - June 2019

Friday, June 7, 2019, 11:30am-1:00pm CDT
Posted by Talia Sanchez
Speaker: Carol Maxwell, CEO & Co-Founder Company: MICROrganic Technologies Website: www.MICROrganicTech.com Carol Maxwell is CEO and Co-Founder of MICROrganic Technologies, a company that manufactures Bio-Electrochemical systems for high energy-efficiency in Wastewater Treatment. After several...Read more

2019 Annual STS-AIChE Houston Ship Channel Trip

Saturday, June 1, 2019, 6:00pm-7:30pm CDT
Posted by Talia Sanchez
Security Notice Because of the increased security requirements at Port Houston, the annual STS-AIChE Houston Ship Channel Trip is subject to cancellation at the last minute by Port Houston. If this happens, we will notify all people with reservations and put a notice on our website: http://www...Read more

Third Friday Networking Lunch – May 2019

Friday, May 17, 2019, 11:30am-1:00pm CDT
Posted by Talia Sanchez
Speaker: Yougen Kong, Ph.D., P.E., Technical Support Manager, Gexcon US Dr. Yougen Kong is Technical Support Manager at Gexcon US, a leading process safety company with expertise in flammable gas dispersion, fires and explosions. He holds a Ph.D. in chemical engineering and is experienced in...Read more

STS AIChE May 2019 Monthly Dinner Meeting - Workshops

Thursday, May 9, 2019, 5:30pm CDT
Posted by Talia Sanchez
Workshop I Title: Innovation Tools Abstract: In today’s global and fast-paced environment, the only way companies survive is to innovate. New products and services are required to keep pace with competitors, yet many executives feel that the ideas from within their organizations are stale and...Read more

STS AIChE May 2019 Monthly Dinner Meeting

Thursday, May 9, 2019, 5:30pm CDT
Posted by Talia Sanchez
May 9, 2019 Dinner Presentation: Learn How Combined Heat and Power Can Help Save You Money and Increase Your Energy Resiliancy Schedule 5:30PM-6:30PM Workshops 6:00PM - 7:00PM Social/Networking Time 7:00PM - 8:00PM Dinner and STS Announcements 8:00PM - 9:00PM Dinner Presentation/Speaker Abstract...Read more

First Friday Networking Lunch - May 2019

Friday, May 3, 2019, 11:30am-1:00pm CDT
Posted by Talia Sanchez
Speaker: Mark Hordes Mark is a Change Management, Leadership and Organizational Transformation “Thought Leader” and sought after “key note” business motivational speaker, management consultant, and co-author of the best-selling business book: “ S-Business: Reinventing the Services Organization”...Read more

STS AIChE April 2019 Monthly Dinner Meeting

Thursday, April 11, 2019, 6:00pm-9:00pm CDT
Posted by Talia Sanchez
April 11, 2019 Dinner Presentation: Generation IV Nuclear Power: Energy Approach in the 21st Centruy to Global Warming Challenge Schedule 6:00PM - 7:00PM Social/Networking Time 7:00PM - 8:00PM Dinner and STS Announcements 8:00PM - 9:00PM Dinner Presentation/Speaker Abstract This seminar will offer...Read more

First Friday Networking Lunch – April 2019

Friday, April 5, 2019, 11:30am-1:00pm CDT
Posted by Talia Sanchez
Speaker: Dennis Brewer, Owner and Operator, Brewer Construction Dennis Brewer has 43 years of experience in construction and has been involved in laboratory and technical construction for 39 years. He began his construction career in Baytown, Texas where he worked as a carpenter and superintendent...Read more

2019 Spring Meeting & GCPS

Sunday, March 31 - April 3, 2019, 12:00pm CDT
Posted by Talia Sanchez
This is a friendly reminder that registration is still open for the 2019 Spring Meeting and 15th Annual Global Congress on Process Safety (GCPS). For details please see the content in the PDF link below.Read more

Third Friday Networking Lunch – March 2019

Friday, March 15, 2019, 11:30am-1:00pm CDT
Posted by Talia Sanchez
Speaker: Angelique Lasseigne, PhD Dr. Angelique Lasseigne is the CTO of G2MT and G2MT Laboratories. She has spent the last fifteen years providing metallurgical failure analysis and consulting across a variety of industries as well as developing the next generation of non-destructive sensors to...Read more

STS AIChE March 2019 Monthly Dinner Meeting - Workshops

Thursday, March 7, 2019, 5:30pm-6:30pm CST
Posted by Talia Sanchez
Workshop I Title: Utilization of Radioisotopes in Process Diagnostics Abstract: In this presentation we will be discussing the real-world application of radioisotopes in process trouble shooting. We will start with a brief history of the technology and then move into the various applications with...Read more

STS AIChE March 2019 Monthly Dinner Meeting

Thursday, March 7, 2019, 5:30pm-9:30pm CST
Posted by Talia Sanchez
March 7, 2019 Dinner Presentation: Global Warming, An Engineering Perspective Schedule 5:30PM - 6:30PM Workshops 6:00PM - 7:00PM Social/Networking Time 7:00PM - 8:00PM Dinner and STS Announcements 8:15PM - 9:00PM Dinner Presentation/Speaker Abstract Human activity releases greenhouse gases (e.g.,...Read more

First Friday Networking Lunch – March 2019

Friday, March 1, 2019, 11:30am-1:00pm CST
Posted by Talia Sanchez
Speaker: Peter Hanik, MBA, PE Pete is President and founder of Pretium Innovation specializing in intellectual property and team-based innovation systems to create sustainable value. Pete has developed proprietary on-site and on-line services for innovation methods in business strategy, business...Read more

Third Friday Networking Lunch - February 2019

Friday, February 15, 2019, 11:30am-1:00pm CST
Posted by Talia Sanchez
Speaker: Peter Hanik, MBA, PE Pete is President and founder of Pretium Innovation specializing in intellectual property and team-based innovation systems to create sustainable value. Pete has developed proprietary on-site and on-line services for innovation methods in business strategy, business...Read more

STS AIChE February 2019 Monthly Dinner Meeting

Thursday, February 7, 2019, 5:30pm-9:00pm CST
Posted by Talia Sanchez
February 7, 2019 Dinner Presentation: Advances in Lab and Process Particle Characterization Schedule 5:30PM - 6:30PM Workshops 6:00PM - 7:00PM Social/Networking Time 7:00PM - 8:00PM Dinner and STS Announcements 8:15PM - 9:00PM Dinner Presentation/Speaker Abstract There are many different kinds of...Read more

STS AIChE February 2019 Monthly Dinner Meeting - Workshops

Thursday, February 7, 2019, 5:30pm-6:30pm CST
Posted by Talia Sanchez
Workshop I Title: An Effective and Efficient MOC System Abstract: It’s been well over 40 years since the Flixborough incident, which was the watershed of MOC, and MOC is still the root cause of 10% of all major incidents and is indirectly involved, or one of the causes in a very high percentage of...Read more

Spring 2019 PE Review Course for Chemical Engineering

Friday, February 1 - April 26, 2019, 4:00pm CST
Posted by Talia Sanchez
Date 2019 Topic Instructor 1-Feb Introduction; Mass/Energy Balances & Thermo I Dale Embry 8-Feb Mass/Energy Balances & Thermodynamics II (3) Gary Gildert/Dale Embry 15-Feb Thermodynamics III (1); Kinetics I (2) Dale Embry; Gary Gildert 22-Feb Kinetics II (2); Plant Design Economics (1) Gary...Read more

First Friday Networking Lunch – February 2019

Friday, February 1, 2019, 11:30am-1:00pm CST
Posted by Talia Sanchez
Speaker: Curtis (Curt) Miller Mr. Miller has a P.E. in Control Systems and received his B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Texas A&M in 1986. He is a Certified Functional Safety Expert (CFSE) and has recorded 20,000+ hours in functional safety. He is further specialized in protection systems for...Read more

Third Friday Networking Lunch – January 2019

Friday, January 18, 2019, 11:30am-1:00pm CST
Posted by Talia Sanchez
Speaker: Dyron Hamlin, MS, PE, CIH – Chemical Engineer Mr. Hamlin is a Registered Professional Chemical Engineer and Certified Industrial Hygienist with GHD. Mr. Hamlin has over 20 years’ experience conducting air monitoring, air dispersion modeling, environmental fate assessments, and other...Read more

STS AIChE January 2019 Monthly Dinner Meeting - Workshops

Thursday, January 10, 2019, 5:30pm-6:30pm CST
Posted by Talia Sanchez
Workshop I Title: Achieve Test Run Objectives with Advance Preparation and Real Time Information Abstract: Formal plant test runs are done for a variety of reasons, including: Demonstrating the capacity of a new or revamped unit Identifying specific equipment or piping that limits operating...Read more

STS AIChE January 2019 Monthly Dinner Meeting

Thursday, January 10, 2019, 5:30pm-9:30pm CST
Posted by Talia Sanchez
January 10, 2019 Dinner Presentation: Drones, a New Tool for Chemical Engineering Applications Schedule 5:30PM - 6:30PM Workshops 6:00PM - 7:00PM Social/Networking Time 7:00PM - 8:00PM Dinner and STS Announcements 8:15PM - 9:00PM Dinner Presentation/Speaker Abstract The use of UAVs, unmanned aerial...Read more

First Friday Networking Lunch – December 2018

Friday, December 7, 2018, 11:30am-1:00pm CST
Posted by Talia Sanchez
Speaker: Mark J. Friedman, Ph.D. Mark J. Friedman, Ph.D., has over 25 years of experience in Executive Coaching, Strategic Alignment, Team Building, Change Management, Career Development and Outplacement, Individual and Organizational Assessment, Developing and Implementing Training Programs for...Read more

STS AIChE December 2018 Workshop-Only Meeting

Thursday, November 29, 2018, 5:30pm-8:30pm CST
Posted by Talia Sanchez
Schedule 5:30PM - 6:55PM Workshop I 7:05PM - 8:30PM Workshop II *Drinks and Snacks will be provided. Register Here Workshop I: Energy targeting of chemical processes using Pinch Analysis Abstract: What is the potential for operating cost savings that can be achieved via improved energy efficiency...Read more

Third Friday Networking Lunch – November 2018

Friday, November 16, 2018, 11:30am-1:00pm CST
Posted by Talia Sanchez
Speaker: Dhaval Dave Dr. Dhaval Dave has 14 years of experience in simulation and optimization in a variety of industries. He currently works for Schneider Electric as a Senior Consultant in the Design, Simulation and Optimization group. His prior experience includes positions with British...Read more

STS-AIChE Diamond Jubilee Celebration Dinner

Saturday, November 3, 2018, 6:00pm CDT
Posted by Talia Sanchez
The South Texas Section of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (STS-AIChE) is now 75 years old, and we are celebrating this with our Diamond Jubilee Celebration Dinner on Saturday, November 3, 2018, beginning at 6:00 PM. The dinner will be held at the Houston Racquet Club , which is at...Read more

First Friday Networking Lunch – November 2018

Friday, November 2, 2018, 11:30am-1:00pm CDT
Posted by Talia Sanchez
Speaker: Tabitha Laser Tabitha A. Laser is a Leadership Educator and Coach with almost three decades of operations and consulting experience for a variety of companies in the oil and gas, energy, chemicals, manufacturing, agriculture, construction, government, and medical industry sectors. Tabitha...Read more

Texas Industrial Water Management Forum

Thursday, November 1, 2018, 4:00pm-6:00pm CDT
Posted by Talia Sanchez
Topic: Wastewater Management and Reuse Confirmed speakers: Kathleen Jackson, Texas Water Development Board Director Hunter Barr, Vice President, NAP Chemical Brian McGovern, Business Development Manager, Suez Water Technologies Jim Matharu, Sr. Vice President, Aquatech Register Now! For more...Read more

Third Friday Networking Lunch – October 2018

Friday, October 19, 2018, 11:30am-1:00pm CDT
Posted by Talia Sanchez
Speaker: Tabitha Laser Tabitha A. Laser is a Leadership Educator and Coach with almost three decades of operations and consulting experience for a variety of companies in the oil and gas, energy, chemicals, manufacturing, agriculture, construction, government, and medical industry sectors. Tabitha...Read more

STS AIChE October 2018 Monthly Dinner Meeting

Tuesday, October 9, 2018, 5:30pm-9:00pm CDT
Posted by Talia Sanchez
Oct 9, 2018 Dinner Presentation: Seeing Engineering Ethics in a New Way Please note that this Dinner event is in conjunction with 2018 SPTC conference Schedule 6:30PM - 6:45PM Social/Networking Time 6:45PM - 8:00PM Dinner and STS Announcements 8:15PM - 9:00PM Dinner Presentation/Speaker Speaker:...Read more

Texas Industrial Energy Management Forum

Tuesday, October 9, 2018, 9:30am-12:00pm CDT
Posted by Talia Sanchez
Texas Industrial Energy Management Forum, in conjunction with the AIChE SPTC Join us on October 9 for the Texas Industrial Energy Management Forum, to be held in conjunction with the AIChE Southwest Process Technology Conference in Galveston at the Moody Conference Center. The presentation titles...Read more

First Friday Networking Forum – October 2018

Friday, October 5, 2018, 11:30am-1:00pm CDT
Posted by Talia Sanchez
Speaker: Mr. Richard (Rick) B. Strait Ammonia is the one thread that passes through Rick Strait’s 40+ year career. He has had most every job in the business. Operations = Shift Supervisor to Management; Maintenance = Forman to Management; Engineering = Process Engineer to Director; Projects =...Read more

Third Friday Networking Lunch – September 2018

Friday, September 21, 2018, 11:30am-1:00pm CDT
Posted by Talia Sanchez
Speaker: Terry Suffredini Terry Suffredini, PE, is The Engineer’s Coach. After earning her degree in Chemical Engineering from UT-Austin, she spent more than 2 decades working in the environmental field. She later transitioned into process design and then into project management, where she now...Read more

First Friday Networking Forum – September 2018

Friday, September 7, 2018, 11:30am-1:00pm CDT
Posted by Talia Sanchez
Speaker: Sagar Sarsani Dr. Sagar Sarsani is currently a Staff Scientist in Engineering Sciences Department in Corporate Research & Development at SABIC Technology Center (Sugarland, TX). He obtained his Bachelor’s in Chemical Engineering from IIT Bombay, followed by an MS and PhD in Chemical...Read more

STS AIChE September 2018 Monthly Dinner Meeting - Workshops

Thursday, September 6, 2018, 5:30pm-6:30pm CDT
Posted by Talia Sanchez
Workshop I Title: Are you setting up your control system to manage vessel levels correctly? Abstract: Process Level controllers often fail to be optimized correctly for the use cases in our processes. This workshop will explain why level control is different from other control loops. We will share...Read more

STS AIChE September 2018 Monthly Dinner Meeting

Thursday, September 6, 2018, 5:30pm-9:30pm CDT
Posted by Talia Sanchez
September 6, 2018 Dinner Presentation: North America: A future LNG superpower? Schedule 5:30PM - 6:30PM Workshops 6:00PM - 6:30PM Social/Networking Time 6:30PM - 7:20PM Dinner and STS Announcements 7:30PM - 8:30PM Dinner Presentation/Speaker Abstract In less than a decade, the shale revolution has...Read more

Third Friday Networking Lunch – August 2018

Friday, August 17, 2018, 11:30am-1:00pm CDT
Posted by Talia Sanchez
Speaker Mr. Michael Foggia is currently the Business Development and Marketing Manager, for Process Combustion Corp in Pittsburg, Pa. He spent 25+ years with Rohm & Haas (now Dow) working in the Specialty Chemicals group, focusing on new product and process commercialization, technical service/...Read more

First Friday Networking Forum – August 2018

Friday, August 3, 2018, 11:30am-1:00pm CDT
Posted by Phillip Purpich
Topic: Managing New Technology Risk- A DNV GL Technology Qualification (TQ) Process New concepts and technology are vital for any industry to meet ever more challenging requirements for process and production. However, when new technology is deployed, whether with novel equipment or standard...Read more

STS Young Professionals - Astros vs Rangers Outing

Friday, July 27, 2018, 7:00pm-10:00pm CDT
Posted by Phillip Purpich
The AIChE STS Young Professionals group invites you to a night out at the Houston Astros game on Friday, July 27th! The game against the Texas Rangers starts at 7:00 PM at Minute Maid Park. The cost of attending is only $25 per person, which covers your game seat. You are more than welcome to bring...Read more

Third Friday Networking Lunch – July 2018

Friday, July 20, 2018, 11:30am-1:00pm CDT
Posted by Phillip Purpich
Speaker: Jed Anderson Esq Mr. Anderson is recognized nationally and regionally as a leading expert in the areas of air quality and climate change law. He was formerly with the nationally prestigious law firms of Baker Botts, and Vinson & Elkins, and “of counsel” to the law firm of Bracewell...Read more

Third Friday Networking Lunch – June 2018

Friday, June 15, 2018, 11:30am-1:00pm CDT
Posted by Phillip Purpich
Topic: Patents and Intellectual Property: From Invention to Value Most chemical engineers are aware of patents but the details of getting from invention to realizing value can be elusive. This talk will cover many of the aspects of the patent process and how to use patents to create value. First it...Read more

2018 Annual STS-AIChE Houston Ship Channel Trip

Saturday, June 2, 2018, 6:00pm-7:30pm CDT
Posted by Phillip Purpich
REGISTRATION CLOSED -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SECURITY NOTICE Because of the increased security requirements at Port Houston, the annual STS-AIChE Houston Ship Channel Trip is subject to cancellation at the last minute by Port...Read more

First Friday Networking Forum – June 2018

Friday, June 1, 2018, 11:30am-1:00pm CDT
Posted by Phillip Purpich
Topic: The Future Price of Oil: A Perspective In mid-2014, the price of oil began a precipitous drop from about $110/bbl Brent to a low of about $30/bbl in the beginning of 2016. It has since partially recovered -- averaging $66-67/bbl over the past 3 months. This dramatic drop and partial recovery...Read more

Third Friday Process Networking Forum – May 2018

Friday, May 18, 2018, 11:30am-1:00pm CDT
Posted by Phillip Purpich
Speaker: Cody D. Rosier Cody Rosier, an HS&E Corporate Director at Zalemo, oversees Health, Safety and Environmental programs, Health, Safety and Environmental compliance, safety managers, safety technicians and corporate initiatives across the United States and abroad. Cody has worked in a...Read more

May 4th – First Friday Networking Lunch

Friday, May 4, 2018, 11:30am-1:00pm CDT
Posted by Phillip Purpich
The next STS-AIChE First Friday Networking Lunch (FFNL) will be held on Friday, May 4th from 11:30AM -1:00PM at the Wyndham Houston West Energy Corridor Park Restaurant and Grill (14703 Park Row Dr, Houston, TX 77079). The restaurant is located on the east side of the hotel and there is designated...Read more

STS AIChE May 2018 Monthly Dinner Meeting - Workshops

Thursday, May 3, 2018, 5:30pm-6:30pm CDT
Posted by Phillip Purpich
Workshop I Title : Evaluating valve condition: a part of any safe and efficient operation Speaker : Steven Obermann, Todd Harrison Abstract : : We will be presenting Metso’s thoughts on measuring and monitoring the behavior of the lowly control valve. Often the control valve assets are found to be...Read more

STS AIChE May 2018 Monthly Dinner Meeting

Thursday, May 3, 2018, 5:30pm-9:30pm CDT
Posted by Phillip Purpich
May 3, 2018 Dinner Presentation: Better Decisions Faster: Simple Things Can Reduce Incidents and Improve Operator Performance Schedule 5:30PM - 6:30PM Workshops 6:00PM - 7:00PM Social/Networking Time 7:00PM - 8:00PM Dinner and STS Announcements 8:15PM - 9:00PM Dinner Presentation/Speaker Abstract...Read more

Third Friday Process Networking Forum – April 2018

Friday, April 20, 2018, 11:30am-1:00pm CDT
Posted by Phillip Purpich
Speaker: Margaret A. Johnson, P.E. Margaret grew up in Detroit, Michigan, and moved to Texas immediately after graduating from Michigan State University with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering. Her experience ranges from engineering and management in the electric power industry to sales and...Read more

April 6th – First Friday Networking Lunch

Friday, April 6, 2018, 11:30am-1:00pm CDT
Posted by Phillip Purpich
Using 3D Mapping Studies to Design Flame and Gas Detection Systems Dr. William Pittman, Fire and Gas Detection Consultant, Micropack Detection (Americas), will speak on how 3D models are being used to develop enhanced fire and gas detector layouts that are cost effective and proven to be compliant...Read more

Trash Bash 2018 at the Armand Bayou Nature Center

Saturday, March 24, 2018, 8:00am-1:00pm CDT
Posted by Phillip Purpich
STS has partnered up with SPE GCS to participate on similar events. March 24th https://www.spegcs.org/events/3890/ Trash Bash 2018 at the Armand Bayou Nature Center Please join SPE-GCS Young Professionals in their support of environmental stewardship with the Armand Bayou Nature Center. Founded in...Read more

March 16-Process Networking Forum

Friday, March 16, 2018, 11:30am-1:00pm CDT
Speaker Dr. Rehm started his career as a refinery design engineer with UOP, then was a research engineer at the Amoco Research Center, followed by a stint investigating industrial accidents primarily for litigation, and finally as a “Loss Prevention” engineer with Saudi Aramco in Arabia. At Aramco...Read more

March 2nd - First Friday Networking Lunch

Friday, March 2, 2018, 11:30am-1:00pm CST
Posted by Phillip Purpich
Due to a late cancellation from the Omni we have been forced to change location for this Friday's FFNL to the Wyndham Houston West Energy Corridor located at 14703 Park Row Dr, Houston, TX 77079 . Look forward to seeing everyone on Friday and we apologize for the late change. Local Impacts of...Read more

STS AIChE March 2018 Monthly Dinner Meeting

Thursday, March 1, 2018, 5:30pm-9:30pm CST
Posted by Phillip Purpich
March 1, 2018 Dinner Presentation: The Power of Modelling – Then, Now and Expected Schedule 5:30PM - 6:30PM Workshops 6:00PM - 7:00PM Social/Networking Time 7:00PM - 8:00PM Dinner and STS Announcements 8:15PM - 9:00PM Dinner Presentation/Speaker Abstract Models play an important role in industry...Read more

STS AIChE March 2018 Monthly Dinner Meeting - Workshops

Thursday, March 1, 2018, 5:30pm-6:30pm CST
Posted by Phillip Purpich
Workshop I Title : How Physical Property Accuracy Saves You Time and Money Speaker : Nathan Lott Abstract : : In the late 1970’s, the Design Institute for Physical Properties (DIPPR®) was established with a mission to ensure chemical processes are designed and operated as safely and efficiently as...Read more

Plant Tour - Schlumberger Testing & Process Systems

Tuesday, February 20, 2018, 10:00am-12:00pm CST
Posted by Phillip Purpich
Join us for a plant tour of Schlumberger Testing & Process Systems! The visit requires PPE. Although Schlumberger has some PPE, they recommends those who have PPE to bring their own. Safety glasses Hard hat Fire retardant lab coat Steel toe shoesRead more

Volunteering at the Houston Food Bank

Saturday, February 17, 2018, 8:00am-12:00pm CST
Posted by Phillip Purpich
STS has partnered up with SPE GCS to participate on similar events. February 17th https://www.spegcs.org/events/3840/ YP: Volunteering at the Houston Food Bank Your time is a gift to hungry kids, seniors and others who may not have enough to eat. Volunteers produce the equivalent of a meal a minute...Read more

February 16th – Process Network Forum

Friday, February 16, 2018, 11:30am-1:00pm CST
Posted by Phillip Purpich
FOR THOSE WHO COULDN’T ATTEND MR. JIMMY KUMANA’S FEBRUARY 2nd FIRST FRIDAY NETWORKING LUNCH PRESENTATION, YOU CAN CATCH HIM AT THE PIPELINE GRILL ON FEBRUARY 16th! OPTIMAL INTEGRATION OF STEAM TURBINES FOR INDUSTRIAL CHP APPLICATIONS Jimmy D Kumana, CEO, Kumana & Associates, will speak on the...Read more

Spring 2018 PE Review Course for Chemical Engineering

Friday, February 2 - April 26, 2018, 4:00pm CST
Posted by Phillip Purpich
Date Topic Instructor Feb 2 Introduction; Mass/Energy Balances & Thermo I Dale Embry Feb 9 Mass/Energy Balances & Thermodynamics II (3) Dale Embry/Gary Gildert Feb 16 Thermodynamics III (1); Fluid Mechanics I (2) Dale Embry Todd Willman; Carol Schmidt Feb 23 Fluid Mechanics II (3) Todd...Read more

February 2nd - First Friday Networking Lunch

Friday, February 2, 2018, 11:30am-1:00pm CST
Posted by Phillip Purpich
OPTIMAL INTEGRATION OF STEAM TURBINES FOR INDUSTRIAL CHP APPLICATIONS Jimmy D Kumana, CEO, Kumana & Associates, will speak on the economics of steam turbine applications as dependent primarily upon two factors – choosing the right type and size of machine (viz. back pressure or condensing), and...Read more

STS AIChE February 2018 Workshop

Thursday, February 1, 2018, 5:30pm-6:30pm CST
Posted by Phillip Purpich
Workshop I Title: Lessons Learned – How to Maintain the Corporate Memory Speaker: Jerry Forest, Celanese Abstract: Corporate memory seems to have a half-life of about 10 years. In order to deeply imbed the lessons learned from past incidents Celanese has developed a process safety lessons learned...Read more

STS AIChE February 2018 Monthly Dinner Meeting

Thursday, February 1, 2018, 5:30pm-9:00pm CST
Posted by Phillip Purpich
February 1, 2018 Dinner Presentation: Alignment, Engagement and Execution: Creating Strong Team Performance and Results – Or, How to Herd Cats! Schedule 5:30PM - 6:30 PM Workshops 6:30PM - 6:45PM Social/Networking Time 6:45PM - 8:00PM Dinner and STS Announcements 8:15PM - 9:00PM Dinner Presentation...Read more

January 12th - First Friday Networking Lunch

Friday, January 12, 2018, 11:30am-1:00pm CST
Posted by Phillip Purpich
Small Business Mentoring and Success by SCORE (Service Core of Retired Executives) The presentation will address how SCORE (an acronym for Service Core of Retired Executives) as a non-profit, nation-wide organization of volunteers is dedicated to the formation, growth and success of small...Read more

STS AIChE January 2018 Monthly Dinner Meeting

Thursday, January 11, 2018, 5:30pm-9:00pm CST
Posted by Phillip Purpich
January 11, 2018 Dinner Presentation: Chemical Engineering and, by the way, Process Safety Schedule 5:30PM - 6:30 PM Workshops 6:30PM - 6:45PM Social/Networking Time 6:45PM - 8:00PM Dinner and STS Announcements 8:15PM - 9:00PM Dinner Presentation/Speaker Abstract We are taught how to design and...Read more

STS AIChE January 2018 Workshops

Thursday, January 11, 2018, 5:30pm-6:30pm CST
Posted by Phillip Purpich
Workshop I Title: Next generation of process modeling and optimization technology Abstract: Process industries are always looking for ways to optimize key performance indicators. Rigorous process optimization is based on high-fidelity predictive mathematical models consisting of first-principles...Read more

STS AIChE December 2017 Workshop-Only Meeting

Tuesday, December 5, 2017, 6:00pm-9:00pm CST
Posted by Phillip Purpich
Schedule 6:00PM - 7:00PM Workshop I 7:00PM - 8:00PM Workshop II 8:00PM - 9:00PM Workshop III *Drinks and Snacks will be provided. ---------------------------------------- Please register here . ----------------------------------------------- Workshop I Title: Refineries and Chemicals Pre-Turnaround...Read more

2018 Season Pass

Wednesday, November 29, 2017 - November 1, 2018, 5:00am CST
Posted by Phillip Purpich
This coming year features many great speakers and topics at our STS AIChE Dinner meetings. Our Season's Pass program is a great way not to miss a single meeting! Over 35 of our members enjoyed the benefits of our 2017 Season Pass program such as: One price to attend all eight monthly dinner...Read more

October 20th – Process Network Forum

Friday, October 20, 2017, 11:30am-1:00pm CDT
Posted by Phillip Purpich
Safety Lessons Learned by an Attorney Representing Injured Workers This presentation highlights what David W. Alexander, Ph.D. chemical engineer and plaintiffs’ attorney, has observed as company safety failings while representing injured workers and the family of one decedent. The experience has...Read more

STS AIChE October 2017 Monthly Dinner Meeting

Thursday, October 12, 2017, 6:00pm-9:00pm CDT
Posted by Phillip Purpich
Oct 12, 2017 Dinner Presentation: Transforming the Way Texans Travel Please note that this Dinner event is in conjunction with 2017 SPTC conference Schedule 6:30PM - 6:45PM Social/Networking Time 6:45PM - 8:00PM Dinner and STS Announcements 8:15PM - 9:00PM Dinner Presentation/Speaker Abstract Texas...Read more

September 22nd – Process Network Forum

Friday, September 22, 2017, 11:30am-1:00pm CDT
Posted by Phillip Purpich
Refineries and Chemicals Pre-Turnaround Activities Via Interface Management This presentation discusses an efficient mode for tracking Pre-Turnaround activities of Refinery & Chemical plant maintenance projects and Unit upgrades via Web-based Interface Management System similar to that used for...Read more

August 4th - First Friday Networking Lunch

Friday, August 4, 2017, 11:30am-1:00pm CDT
Posted by Phillip Purpich
Today’s job market is tough. Employers are seeking to reduce costs and want employees to hit the ground running. Job openings not only ask for experience but employers also want you to demonstrate specific skills to “prove” you can do the job. Many jobs require certification or...Read more

STS Young Professionals - Astros vs Twins Outing

Friday, July 14, 2017, 7:00pm-10:00pm CDT
Posted by Phillip Purpich
The AIChE STS Young Professionals group invites you to a night out at the Houston Astros game on Friday, July 14th! Come out and see the hottest team in baseball when our home down Astros take on the Minnesota Twins, 7:10 PM at Minute Maid Park. The cost of attending is only $25 per person, which...Read more

July 14th First Friday Lunch Networking Lunch - Registration

Friday, July 14, 2017, 11:30am-1:00pm CDT
Posted by Phillip Purpich
This month, we're moving the First Friday Networking Lunch to the second Friday of the month to avoid the holiday shuffle. Join us on July 14th when Mickey Reeves, Program Director at CH2M, will lead us on a discussion about Why Networking is Still Relevant. July's networking lunch will be...Read more

2017 Annual STS-AIChE Houston Ship Channel Trip

Saturday, June 24, 2017, 6:00pm-7:30pm CDT
Posted by Phillip Purpich
2017 ANNUAL STS-AIChE HOUSTON SHIP CHANNEL TRIP 6:00 PM, SATURDAY, JUNE 24 REGISTRATION IS FULL. The Trip has been moved from June 3rd to June 24th. If you will not be able to come on the trip on June 24, please contact Yurika Diaz, the STS-AIChE Treasurer, for a refund to your credit card. Her...Read more

June 2nd First Friday Lunch Networking Lunch

Friday, June 2, 2017, 11:30am-1:00pm CDT
Posted by Phillip Purpich
Your interview went well. You are sure you are going to get a job offer. But NOW comes the hard part – do you accept what the company offers, or should you negotiate for something more? If you just pay attention to the salary offer, you may be leaving money on the table! In a fast-paced...Read more

May 5th First Friday Lunch Networking Lunch

Friday, May 5, 2017, 11:30am-1:00pm CDT
Posted by Phillip Purpich
Are you discouraged, frustrated and demoralized in your job search? This is likely to be your experience if you’ve been relying on online job postings and outdated resume formats to get results, as many do. Did you know that a large percentage of all available jobs are not posted anywhere? Or...Read more

STS AIChE May 2017 Workshops

Thursday, May 4, 2017, 5:30pm-6:30pm CDT
Posted by Phillip Purpich
Workshop #1 Title: Combined Heat and Power (CHP) for Critical Infrastructure Security & Resilience and Energy Savings Abstract : Governments are increasingly becoming more concerned about the impact of natural disaster events on critical infrastructure. Combined heat and power (CHP) provides...Read more

STS AIChE May 2017 Monthly Dinner Meeting

Thursday, May 4, 2017, 5:30am-9:30pm CDT
Posted by Phillip Purpich
May 04, 2017 Dinner Presentation: Good Engineering Practice for Emergency Relief System Design Schedule 5:30PM - 6:30PM Workshops 6:00PM - 7:00PM Social/Networking Time 7:00PM - 8:00PM Dinner 8:00PM - 9:30PM Dinner Presentation/Speaker Abstract Pressure Relief Systems are designed to protect...Read more

April 7th First Friday Lunch Networking Lunch

Friday, April 7, 2017, 11:30am-1:00pm CDT
Posted by Phillip Purpich
The First Friday Networking Lunch series is springing into April with Mr. Mark Lockhart, P.E. from Burns & McDonnell speaking about how to conduct a job search. Mr. Lockhart has experienced being “surplus” and “laid-off’ twice in his career. Both times have led him to...Read more

STS AIChE March 2017 Workshops

Thursday, March 2, 2017, 5:30pm-6:30pm CST
Posted by Phillip Purpich
Workshop #1 Title: Creating a Winning Resume Speaker : Mark Friedman, Ph.D Abstract: The resume is one of the most important documents in a job search. Yet many people fail to get enough mileage from it. First and foremost, a resume is your ticket to an interview. In that sense, a resume is like a...Read more

STS AIChE March 2017 Monthly Dinner Meeting

Thursday, March 2, 2017, 5:30pm-9:30pm CST
Posted by Phillip Purpich
March 02, 2017 Dinner Presentation: Port of Houston: State of the Port, Global Trade and Environmental Stewardship Schedule 5:30PM - 6:30PM Workshops 6:00PM - 7:00PM Social/Networking Time 7:00PM - 8:00PM Dinner 8:00PM - 9:30PM Dinner Presentation/Speaker Abstract The Port of Houston is a 25-mile-...Read more

Science Engineering Fair of Houston - Judging

Saturday, February 25, 2017, 12:30pm-3:00pm CST
Posted by Phillip Purpich
Science Fair special award judging will be conducted on Saturday, February 25, 2017 from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. at the Athletics/Alumni Center at the University of Houston. Two parking lots, 20A and 20C, have been set aside for free parking. We ask our participating judges to arrive at 12:30 for...Read more

February 2017 First Friday Networking Lunch

Friday, February 3, 2017, 11:00am-12:30pm CST
Posted by Phillip Purpich
The "First Friday" networking lunch series is continues into February where the topic is the "Pay-it-Forward Networking Program." With the intention to help lead and grow a grassroots volunteer program to assist professionals in transition in Houston, the Pay-it-Forward...Read more

STS AIChE February 2017 Monthly Dinner Meeting

Thursday, February 2, 2017, 5:30pm-9:30pm CST
Posted by Phillip Purpich
February 02, 2017 Dinner Presentation: Biological Wastewater Treatment in the Chemical Industry Schedule 5:30PM - 6:30PM Workshops 6:00PM - 7:00PM Social/Networking Time 7:00PM - 8:00PM Dinner 8:00PM - 9:30PM Dinner Presentation/Speaker Abstract Over the last half century the treatment of...Read more

STS AIChE February 2017 Workshops

Thursday, February 2, 2017, 5:30pm-6:30pm CST
Posted by Phillip Purpich
PSM Workshop Title LNG: Process Safety and Regulatory Challenges Speaker Jack Chosnek, Process Safety Consultant Abstract With the abundance of natural gas the production of LNG in the U.S. is increasing in spite of a downturn in the world’s economy and falling oil prices. The change from...Read more

Career Day at First Colony Middle School

Thursday, January 26, 2017, 8:00am-3:00pm CST
Posted by Phillip Purpich
STS is seeking volunteers for Career Day at First Colony Middle School (in Sugar Land) on Thursday, January 26, 2017. This event serves 8 th graders, providing information on career opportunities and the high school and college courses needed to pursue those careers. The event runs from 8:30 a.m...Read more

Spring 2017 PE Review Course for Chemical Engineering

Friday, January 20 - April 7, 2017, 4:00pm CST
Posted by Phillip Purpich
Date Topic Instructor Jan 20 Introduction; Mass/Energy Balances & Thermo I Dale Embry Jan 27 Mass/Energy Balances & Thermodynamics II (3) Dale Embry/Gary Gildert Feb 3 Thermodynamics III (1); Fluid Mechanics I (2) Dale Embry Todd Willman; Carol Schmidt Feb 10 Fluid Mechanics II (3) Todd...Read more

STS AIChE January 2017 Monthly Dinner Meeting

Thursday, January 12, 2017, 6:00pm-9:30pm CST
Posted by Phillip Purpich
January 12, 2017 Dinner Presentation: Improving Operational Resilience Using Dynamic Simulation Bronze Sponsor Schedule 6:00PM - 7:00PM Social/Networking Time 7:00PM - 8:00PM Dinner 8:00PM - 9:30PM Dinner Presentation/Speaker Abstract Resilience is the ability to recover from or adjust easily to...Read more

January 2017 First Friday Networking Lunch

Friday, January 6, 2017, 11:30am-1:00pm CST
Posted by Phillip Purpich
Welcome to the First Friday Networking Lunch in 2017! January's networking lunch will be held on Friday, January 6th from 11:30AM - 1PM at the Café on the Lake in the Omni Hotel at Westside (13210 Katy Freeway, Houston, TX 77079). The Café lunch menu ranges from $8 to $15, and the South Texas...Read more

December First Friday Networking Lunch

Friday, December 2, 2016, 11:30am-1:00pm CST
Posted by Phillip Purpich
The "First Friday" networking lunch series is continuing into December with Rita Obey, a recruiter from Recruiting Source International, who will be speaking and answering all your questions about working with recruiters. This is a networking event to bring together engineers who are...Read more

STS AIChE December 2016 Social

Thursday, December 1, 2016, 6:45pm-10:00pm CST
Posted by Phillip Purpich
STS invites you to a night on the water for our end-of-year social on Thursday, December 1st! Sponsored by the YPs but open to all members, the event will include a buffet-style dinner, drink ticket, and a leisurely cruise around Clear Lake, Kemah, and Galveston Bay. The cost is subsidized to $35...Read more

November First Friday Networking Lunch

Friday, November 4, 2016, 11:30am-1:00pm CDT
Posted by Phillip Purpich
The South Texas Section is happy to announce the beginning of the "First Friday" networking lunch series. This is a networking event to bring together engineers who are seeking to improve their employment situation , with experienced industry management and professionals. The first lunch...Read more

STS AIChE November 2016 Monthly Dinner Meeting

Thursday, November 3, 2016, 6:00pm-9:30pm CDT
Posted by Phillip Purpich
November 3, 2016 Dinner Presentation: Sustaining and Optimizing Your Career: Let AIChE Help! Gold Sponsor Silver Sponsor Schedule 5:30PM - 6:30PM PSM Workshop 6:00PM - 7:00PM Social/Networking Time 7:00PM - 8:00PM Dinner 8:00PM - 9:30PM Dinner Presentation/Speaker Abstract Once again we see that...Read more

STS AIChE November 2016 Monthly Dinner Meeting Workshops

Thursday, November 3, 2016, 5:30pm-6:30pm CDT
Posted by Linton Wong
PSM Workshop PSM/RMP Auditing – Compliance, Best Practices, and the Future Abstract Do you want to know more about (1) why good PSM/RMP auditing is important, (2) what you can be cited for by OSHA/EPA, (3) how to perform good audits, and/or (4) possible future requirements? Then this...Read more

STS AIChE October 2016 Monthly Dinner Meeting

Thursday, October 6, 2016, 7:00pm-9:00pm CDT
Posted by Phillip Purpich
Oct 6, 2016 Dinner Presentation: Industrial Cyber Security – An essential element of business operation Please note that this Dinner event is in conjunction with 2016 SPTC conference Schedule 4:30PM - 6:00PM Social/Networking Time 6:00PM - 7:00PM Dinner 7:00PM - 8:30PM Dinner Presentation/...Read more

STS AIChE September 2016 Monthly Dinner Meeting

Thursday, September 8, 2016, 6:00pm CDT
Posted by Phillip Purpich
Sept 8, 2016 Dinner Presentation: Increasing Refinery Flexibility through Technology and Innovation Thanks to our Gold Sponsor Schedule 5:30PM - 6:30PM Workshops 6:00PM - 7:00PM Social/Networking Time 7:00PM - 8:00PM Dinner 8:00PM - 9:30PM Dinner Presentation/Speaker Abstract When people hear the...Read more

STS AIChE September 2016 Monthly Dinner Meeting Workshops

Thursday, September 8, 2016, 5:30pm-6:30pm CDT
Posted by Phillip Purpich
UEFA Workshop Visualizing Oil Flow Processes Using Microfluidic Devices Abstract Asphaltene deposition is a common cause of significant flow assurance problems in wellbores and production equipment as well as near-wellbore regions in oil reservoirs. My lab has generated micromodels, which are...Read more

STS Young Professionals - Astros vs Angels Outing

Friday, July 22, 2016, 7:00pm CDT
Posted by Phillip Purpich
TICKETS ARE SOLD OUT The AIChE STS Young Professionals group invites you to a night out at the Houston Astros game on Friday, July 22nd! The game against the LA Angels starts at 7:10 PM at Minute Maid Park. The cost of attending is only $25 per person, which covers your bullpen seat. You are more...Read more

2016 Annual STS-AIChE Houston Ship Channel Trip

Saturday, June 11, 2016, 6:00pm-7:30pm CDT
Posted by Phillip Purpich
2016 ANNUAL STS-AIChE HOUSTON SHIP CHANNEL TRIP 6:00 PM, SATURDAY, JUNE 11 SECURITY NOTICE Because of the increased security requirements at the Port of Houston, the annual STS-AIChE Houston Ship Channel Trip is subject to cancellation at the last minute by the Port of Houston Authority. If this...Read more

STS AIChE May 2016 Monthly Dinner Meeting

Thursday, May 5, 2016, 5:30pm CDT
Posted by Phillip Purpich
May 5, 2016 Dinner Presentation: The New World of Opportunity Crudes Schedule 5:30PM - 6:30PM Workshop 6:00PM - 7:00PM Social/Networking Time 7:00PM - 8:00PM Dinner 8:00PM - 9:30PM Dinner Presentation/Speaker Abstract The refining industry has changed noticeably over the past several years with an...Read more

May 2016 Workshops

Thursday, May 5, 2016, 5:30pm-6:30pm CDT
Posted by Phillip Purpich
PSM Workshop Title Conduct of Operations Workshop – “Walk the Line” Speaker Donald W. (Don) Abrahamson, Abrahamson Consulting LLC, Owner Abstract Conduct of Operations (ConOps) is one of the 20 Risk Based Process Safety elements from the Center for Chemical Process Safety (CCPS)...Read more

2016 Season Pass

South Texas Section- American Institute of Chemical Engineers (STS-AIChE) Season Pass
Friday, January 1 - December 31, 2016, 8:00am MST
Posted by Phillip Purpich
Update on Seasons Pass for Remaining part of 2016 We thank all those individuals who were seasons pass holders for 2016. We thank you for your support. As our 2016 season comes to a close we want to remind all those considering to be a seasons pass member that immediately the STS-AIChE Seasons Pass...Read more

Chemical/Engineering Opportunities (CEO) Networking Event

Tuesday, October 13, 2015, 10:00am-12:00pm EDT
Posted by Phillip Purpich
We are pleased to host a networking event at our Houston office as part of our Chemical/Engineering Opportunities (C/EO) program. The C/EO program is designed to help professionals by providing workshops, networking events, and resources to guide them in their careers. This networking event will...Read more

STS AIChE October 2015 Social Hour & Dinner Program At SPTC

Thursday, October 1, 2015, 5:00pm EDT
Posted by Phillip Purpich
November's meeting details can be found here . October 1, 2015 Dinner Presentation Adrift: Does America have a future in space? Location Moody Gardens Hotel & Convention Center, Galveston, TX 1 Hope Boulevard Galveston, TX 77554 Speaker Eric Berger, Science Writer, Houston Chronicle...Read more

September 2015 Workshops

Thursday, September 10, 2015, 5:30pm MDT
Posted by Phillip Purpich
Personal Development Workshop Resume/Interviewing Skills Speaker: Bianca Stewart, Recruitment Specialist, Progressive Global Energy Abstract: Recruitment specialist who can provide resume and interview tips to create the conversation and capitalize on an interview with future employers. This is an...Read more

STS AIChE September 2015 Monthly Dinner Meeting

Thursday, September 10, 2015, 5:30pm EDT
Posted by Phillip Purpich
September 10, 2015 Dinner Presentation: Seven Steps to Troubleshoot a Reactor Location Pelazzio Banquet Hall Speakers Gary Gildert, BASc., PEng., MBA, Johnson Matthey, William Mixon, Tracerco AT THE DOOR PRICES WILL REMAIN UNTIL DINNER THURSDAY NIGHT Schedule 5:30PM - 6:30PM Workshops 6:00PM - 7:...Read more

Joint Meeting with IEEE

Thursday, April 9, 2015, 6:00pm MDT
Posted by Phillip Purpich
Speaker: George Hartmann, Texas Board of Professional Engineers Title: Ethics- Joint Meeting with IEEE Location: Pelazzio 12121 Westheimer Road Houston, Texas 77077Read more

April 2015 Workshops

Thursday, April 9, 2015, 5:30pm MDT
Posted by Phillip Purpich
Management Workshop Brief Overview of Project Management Principles Speaker: Teresa Jurgens-Kowal, PhD, PE Abstract: Whether you are a supervisor or team leader new to project management, or an experienced manager, you will want to refresh your understanding of the important tools and techniques...Read more