(518a) CACHE Update

CACHE (Computer Aids for Chemical Engineering) is a not-for-profit organization founded in 1969 to promote cooperation among universities, industry and government in the development and distribution of computer-related educational aids for the chemical engineering profession. To this end CACHE is engaged in numerous and varied activities, including: development of software; organization of conferences; commissioning of educational materials; dissemination of information; maintenance of an academic jobs board; sponsorship of awards; and leadership of new initiatives in engineering education. CACHE is staffed by a volunteer board of 28 trustees from academia and industry, and its activities are supported through membership of more than 150 chemical engineering departments worldwide.  In this presentation, we will review the activities fostered by the CACHE organization, update the latest developments, and suggest how others can become involved.