Virtual Local Section
The Virtual Section functions much as any local section does, we hold monthly meetings to encourage the professional growth of chemical engineers, we provide opportunity for networking with meeting attendees, and we serve our local communities, states, country and world using our hands, heads and hearts. The virtual section isn't limited by geography so geographically isolated ChEs can be supported. But there are some differences that make us unique... Read more about us, join the VLS and follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook & Twitter.
Upcoming Events
DIERS Technology Fundamentals II
Wednesday, January 20, 2021, 9:00pm-10:00pm EST
Posted by Dan Lambert
Presented by: Georges A. Melhem, Ph.D., FAIChE, Vice Chair of DIERS and President and Chief Executive Officer of ioMosaic How confident are you when it comes to evaluating emergency relief systems design for runaway reactions? Are you aware of the factors that impact reaction rates and the role of...Read more
Overcoming the Challenge of Applying Chemical Engineering Principles to the Art of Winemaking
Wednesday, February 24, 2021, 9:00pm-10:00pm EST
Posted by Paul Wissmann
Presented by: David E. Block Ernest Gallo Endowed Chair in Viticulture and Enology Professor and Marvin Sands Department Chair, Department of Viticulture and Enology Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering University of California Producing a red wine involves a heterogeneous, three-phase...Read more
Recent Events
Power of the Dork Side -- A VLS Night of Comedy
Wednesday, December 16, 2020, 9:00pm-10:00pm EST
Posted by Dan Lambert
Join us for an evening of laughs with comedian Dr. Pete Ludovice. Here is what others say about his comedy: “The talk was not only hilarious for the chemical engineers in the audience, but also for the audience members with little or no chemical background. You walked the line expertly.” and “Dr...Read more
Protecting Lives and Livelihood
Wednesday, November 18, 2020, 9:00pm EST
Posted by Dan Lambert
Protecting Lives and Livelihood: Hazardous Materials Classification and its Impact to the Supply Chain Presented by Sarah Eck, PE, CCPSC and Jena Dorrin, CSP Wednesday, November 18, 2020, 9:00 pm EST, Thurday, November 19, 6:00 am, 1:00 pm The recent ammonium nitrate warehouse explosion in Beruit...Read more