Imagination + Extraordinary Donors = Impact at AIChE
The AIChE Foundation continues to strive to be the IDEAL by exceeding fundraising goals, driving progress, and removing barriers for minority communities from diverse backgrounds—and the results are showing!
IDEAL (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Anti-racism, Learning) is much more than an acronym at AIChE, it is a long-time commitment stemming from the first meeting of the Minority Affairs Committee (MAC) in the 1960s to the formation of Women in Chemical Engineering (WIC) to Safe Zone and Unconscious Bias workshops (LGBTQ+ and DORIC) today.
Imagine what all of us can do. We can see that these powerful words have inspired and motivated us because you have helped us succeed in surpassing our fundraising goals this past year! — Bruce Chinn, AIChE Foundation Board of Trustees
It’s intentionally opening the doors to all who aspire to be ChEs which is reflected in AIChE’s robust roster of programs and its Foundation’s fundraising accomplishments.
Imagine what all of us can do.
“We can see that these powerful words have inspired and motivated us because you have helped us succeed in surpassing our fundraising goals this past year!” says Bruce Chinn, AIChE Foundation Board of Trustees.
Read more about advancements across all the Institute funded by a generous community of donors in our October Foundation Newsletter.
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Women in Chemical Engineering (WIC) Receives New Gift Enhancing Community’s ...
Lifetime AIChE philanthropists Scott and Karen Love believe that investing in today’s female ChEs will advance our profession’s ability to value and include diverse perspectives and experiences. Their support enhances WIC’s ability to engage, educate and elevate as we seek parity in the profession.
IDEAL Conversations: Inclusive Communications in the Profession
In the inaugural IDEAL Conversation, the DORIC committee gave tips for inclusive communication that addresses different abilities and communication styles, with an emphasis on presentations.
All for Good: Engineering for Inclusion Programs continue to Do More Good!
The AIChE Foundation's signature event, Leadership Workshop for Rising Star Women Engineers drew nearly 250 women from both industry and academia. The Rising Star Leadership Workshop for high performing women engineers is a program for early to mid-career women utilizing best practices and leading research on gender to advance professional goals.