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. Announcements Submit a webinar idea! Would you like to present at one of the Virtual Local Section's meetings? Propose your topic for our review! We are particularly interested in talks related to safety, modeling, alternative energy, education, sustainability, personal development, and process intensification. Topics must have... All announcements Upcoming Events Reactive Chemical Hazards Wednesday, August 28, 2019, 9:00pm EDT Posted by Paul Shuey by Amy Theis, PE Incidents due to reactive chemical hazards continue to occur in the manufacturing industry, resulting in loss of life, property damage, and environmental impacts. There are many federal regulations as well as best industry practices that can be utilized to identify potential...Read more 2019 Student Co-op and Internship Presentation Competition Wednesday, September 25, 2019, 8:00pm-9:00pm CDT Posted by Noah Meeks Top undergraduate student co-ops and interns will present on their exciting work at this special annual Virtual Local Section event. Four finalists have been chosen from among the pool of student competition applicants. Each finalist will have up to 10 minutes to present the results of their summer...Read more Recent Events Should I Py or Should I Fortran? (a place for Fortran and Python in science and engineering) by Milan Curcic, PhD Wednesday, July 24, 2019, 9:00pm-10:00pm EDT Posted by Paul Shuey Fortran and Python are programming languages with substantially different histories, design principles, and target applications. Yet, they are often found (and used) together in the toolbox of a scientific software developer. In this talk, a high-level overview of these two languages and their...Read more Design Considerations for Organic Electronic Materials and Devices (or how to make low-cost, made-to-order, stretchable, flexible electronics) by Bryan Boudouris Wednesday, June 26, 2019, 9:00pm-10:00pm EDT Posted by Paul Shuey Tailor-made macromolecules offer the promise of providing made-to-order, low-cost materials solutions to some of the most pressing polymer and soft materials challenges of the day. Here, we will review the principles of molecular design and device operation regarding organic electronic materials...Read more See all Events
Submit a webinar idea! Would you like to present at one of the Virtual Local Section's meetings? Propose your topic for our review! We are particularly interested in talks related to safety, modeling, alternative energy, education, sustainability, personal development, and process intensification. Topics must have...
Reactive Chemical Hazards Wednesday, August 28, 2019, 9:00pm EDT Posted by Paul Shuey by Amy Theis, PE Incidents due to reactive chemical hazards continue to occur in the manufacturing industry, resulting in loss of life, property damage, and environmental impacts. There are many federal regulations as well as best industry practices that can be utilized to identify potential...Read more
2019 Student Co-op and Internship Presentation Competition Wednesday, September 25, 2019, 8:00pm-9:00pm CDT Posted by Noah Meeks Top undergraduate student co-ops and interns will present on their exciting work at this special annual Virtual Local Section event. Four finalists have been chosen from among the pool of student competition applicants. Each finalist will have up to 10 minutes to present the results of their summer...Read more
Should I Py or Should I Fortran? (a place for Fortran and Python in science and engineering) by Milan Curcic, PhD Wednesday, July 24, 2019, 9:00pm-10:00pm EDT Posted by Paul Shuey Fortran and Python are programming languages with substantially different histories, design principles, and target applications. Yet, they are often found (and used) together in the toolbox of a scientific software developer. In this talk, a high-level overview of these two languages and their...Read more
Design Considerations for Organic Electronic Materials and Devices (or how to make low-cost, made-to-order, stretchable, flexible electronics) by Bryan Boudouris Wednesday, June 26, 2019, 9:00pm-10:00pm EDT Posted by Paul Shuey Tailor-made macromolecules offer the promise of providing made-to-order, low-cost materials solutions to some of the most pressing polymer and soft materials challenges of the day. Here, we will review the principles of molecular design and device operation regarding organic electronic materials...Read more