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 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 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 Submit Abstract Here Are you enjoying your time as an intern or co-op, or working 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 2nd place • $150 each for 2 Finalist Awards...Read more Recent Events 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 Virtual/Augmented Reality in the Plant by Livia Wiley Wednesday, May 22, 2019, 9:00pm-10:00pm EDT Posted by Paul Shuey Virtual/Augmented Reality in the Plant by Livia Wiley Given today’s workforce challenges combined with today’s workplace constraints, the need for hands-on technology inside the plant has never been greater. Virtual and Augmented Reality (VR/AR) can be used to execute a digital transformation...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...
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
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 Submit Abstract Here Are you enjoying your time as an intern or co-op, or working 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 2nd place • $150 each for 2 Finalist Awards...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
Virtual/Augmented Reality in the Plant by Livia Wiley Wednesday, May 22, 2019, 9:00pm-10:00pm EDT Posted by Paul Shuey Virtual/Augmented Reality in the Plant by Livia Wiley Given today’s workforce challenges combined with today’s workplace constraints, the need for hands-on technology inside the plant has never been greater. Virtual and Augmented Reality (VR/AR) can be used to execute a digital transformation...Read more