Virtual Local Section Share 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 Wednesday, February 26, 2020, 9:00pm-10:00pm EST Posted by Paul Shuey Speaker: Georges A. Melhem, Ph.D. How can the frequency, severity, and consequences of accidental releases be reduced? What technology exists to improve the design of emergency relief systems and what new techniques are being developed? Join us on February 26, 2020 as Georges A. Melhem, Ph.D.,...Read more Recent Events "A Brief History of Measurement" Wednesday, January 22, 2020, 9:00pm-10:00pm EST Posted by Paul Shuey The history of measurement science, or metrology, spans thousands of years. The bases for the English units of measurement have been defined and refined (and sworn at) over the past 6,000 years. Metric units are comparatively new, having been developed only over the past 240 years. These systems...Read more Holiday Mingle! Wednesday, December 18, 2019, 9:00pm-10:00pm EST Posted by Paul Shuey Bring the adult beverage of your choice and join us for our first holiday social! We will find out what the most interesting chemical engineer in the world is drinking, who knows the most chemical engineering trivia, who has the best hideous holiday sweater, and more! This meeting is free and open...Read more See all Events
DIERS Technology Fundamentals Wednesday, February 26, 2020, 9:00pm-10:00pm EST Posted by Paul Shuey Speaker: Georges A. Melhem, Ph.D. How can the frequency, severity, and consequences of accidental releases be reduced? What technology exists to improve the design of emergency relief systems and what new techniques are being developed? Join us on February 26, 2020 as Georges A. Melhem, Ph.D.,...Read more
"A Brief History of Measurement" Wednesday, January 22, 2020, 9:00pm-10:00pm EST Posted by Paul Shuey The history of measurement science, or metrology, spans thousands of years. The bases for the English units of measurement have been defined and refined (and sworn at) over the past 6,000 years. Metric units are comparatively new, having been developed only over the past 240 years. These systems...Read more
Holiday Mingle! Wednesday, December 18, 2019, 9:00pm-10:00pm EST Posted by Paul Shuey Bring the adult beverage of your choice and join us for our first holiday social! We will find out what the most interesting chemical engineer in the world is drinking, who knows the most chemical engineering trivia, who has the best hideous holiday sweater, and more! This meeting is free and open...Read more