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. Upcoming Events Student Co-op and Internship Presentation Competition Thursday, September 27, 2018, 9:00pm-10:00pm EDT Posted by Noah Meeks Submit Abstract: 2018 Student Co-op and Internship Presentation Competition Did you enjoy your time as an intern or co-op, and work on a unique or exciting project? Then enter for a chance to share your experience, practice your presentation skills, and win great awards! Prizes: $500 1st place $250...Read more Recent Events Evaluating Methods for Determining the Vapor Pressure of Heavy Refinery Liquids January 2018 Webinar/Meeting Thursday, January 25, 2018, 9:00pm-10:00pm EST Posted by Experience Nduagu Heavy refinery liquids such as fuel oil no. 6 and liquid asphalt are generally stored in heated tanks because at ambient temperatures they are too viscous to be pumpable. Studies have suggested that volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions from heated tanks may be underreported and may be...Read more Control of pathogens in low water activity foods VLS December Meeting/Webinar Thursday, December 7, 2017, 9:00pm-10:00pm EST Posted by Experience Nduagu Abstract: Low water activity foods are foods which are naturally low in moisture or where moisture has been purposefully reduced to a water activity less than 0.85. This broad category of foods has often been considered ‘safe’ as they cannot support the growth of pathogenic microorganisms. However...Read more See all Events
Student Co-op and Internship Presentation Competition Thursday, September 27, 2018, 9:00pm-10:00pm EDT Posted by Noah Meeks Submit Abstract: 2018 Student Co-op and Internship Presentation Competition Did you enjoy your time as an intern or co-op, and work on a unique or exciting project? Then enter for a chance to share your experience, practice your presentation skills, and win great awards! Prizes: $500 1st place $250...Read more
Evaluating Methods for Determining the Vapor Pressure of Heavy Refinery Liquids January 2018 Webinar/Meeting Thursday, January 25, 2018, 9:00pm-10:00pm EST Posted by Experience Nduagu Heavy refinery liquids such as fuel oil no. 6 and liquid asphalt are generally stored in heated tanks because at ambient temperatures they are too viscous to be pumpable. Studies have suggested that volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions from heated tanks may be underreported and may be...Read more
Control of pathogens in low water activity foods VLS December Meeting/Webinar Thursday, December 7, 2017, 9:00pm-10:00pm EST Posted by Experience Nduagu Abstract: Low water activity foods are foods which are naturally low in moisture or where moisture has been purposefully reduced to a water activity less than 0.85. This broad category of foods has often been considered ‘safe’ as they cannot support the growth of pathogenic microorganisms. However...Read more