October Dinner Meeting High School Grant Awards Thursday, October 17, 2019, 5:30pm-7:30pm CDT Posted by Brandon Lithgoe Annual grants will be awarded to local high schools for STEM programs. High school teachers and students have been invited to be our guests. Randy Peterson will be our guest speaker presenting "Giants on the River," a story of chemistry and industrial development on the Lower Mississippi River...Read more
Third Friday Networking Lunch – October 2019 Friday, October 18, 2019, 11:30am-1:00pm CDT Posted by Talia Sanchez Speaker: Thomas E. Rehm, PhD, PE, CCPSC, CPSA, CLP After a career in the design of refinery processes with UOP in Des Plaines IL (1972-1981), return to graduate school for an MS and PhD at Northwestern University in Evanston IL (1982-1985), as a research engineer with Amoco Chemicals at the Amoco (...Read more
Houston Energy Day Saturday, October 19, 2019, 11:00am-4:00pm CDT Posted by Monica Mellinger Climate Solutions for Texas will have a table to promote this local initiative of The Climate Solutions Community. Learn more about Energy DayRead more
October 2019 Meeting - Escape Room w/ Student Chapters Escape Room - Union Station Tuesday, October 22, 2019, 6:00pm-8:00pm CDT Posted by Travis Jackson Join us at "Escape Room - Union Station" on Tuesday, October 22nd at 6pm to work together to escape some escape rooms. Teams will be mixtures of AIChE KC members and students from Mizzou, K State, and KU. Afterwards, we'll go get some appetizers and chat with the student chapters. The rooms start...Read more
Python for chemical engineers: Getting started Presented by Paul Adamson, PhD Wednesday, October 23, 2019, 9:00pm-10:00pm EDT Posted by Paul Adamson Python is a general-purpose programming language used extensively in web development, information technology automation, and TECHNICAL COMPUTING. In this presentation, we will explore some applications of Python technical computing in the chemical engineering domain. First, we will learn about some...Read more
Pennsylvania Climate Change Action Plan 2018 Strategies to Mitigate and Adapt to Climate Change Thursday, October 24, 2019, 5:15pm-7:30pm EDT Posted by Joshua Marteny Date: Thursday, October 24, 2019 Program: Kerry L. Campbell of PA DEP will give our Section a presentation titled: “Pennsylvania Climate Action Plan 2018 – Strategies to Mitigate and Adapt to Climate Change.” The meeting will be held at the Hershey Technical Center in Hershey, Pa. Description: The...Read more
October Meeting - PostModern Spirits Distillery Tour Thursday, October 24, 2019, 5:30pm-7:30pm EDT Posted by Kaara Anderson Date:Thursday, October 24, 2019 Location: PostModern Spirits, 205 W. Jackson Ave., Knoxville, TN 37902 5:30 pm: PostModern Spirits, Executive Committee Meeting (All members welcome) 6:00 pm: PostModern Spirits Distillery Tour & Program After Tour: Dinner – Barley’s Taproom & Pizzeria, 200...Read more
Tour of Washington University Operations Lab and Student Meet and Greet Thursday, October 24, 2019, 6:00pm-9:00pm CDT Posted by Robert Gale Schedule of Events 6 pm -- arrive in Brauer Hall Lobby 6-6:30 pm -- tour of Unit Operations Lab 6:30-7:15 pm -- networking with students 7:30-9 pm -- dinner at Hopcat on the Loop (6315 Delmar Blvd University City, MO 63130) Join us for a tour of the Washington University Chemical Engineering...Read more
AIChE Mid-South Section - October Meeting Thursday, October 24, 2019, 6:00pm-8:30pm CDT Posted by Dan Hayes When: Thursday, October 24, 2019 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm 6:00 - Social / Networking Time 6:30 - Dinner 7:00 - Technical Presentation (Jack Osborn, Airdusco - “Understanding the Hazards of Combustible Dusts”) 8:30 - Adjourn Where: Las Delicias Mexican Bar & Grill ( 5689 Quince Rd, Memphis, TN 38119 )...Read more
2019 Symposium on Technology Startups Save the date and plan to participate Friday, October 25, 2019, 10:00am CDT Posted by Fernando Aguirre The AIChE Dallas Local Section is organizing this Symposium on Technology Startups. Local hard-tech startups are invited to present their experience and accomplishments to a technical community. You can check further details in our flyer. We look forward to seeing you there! 2019 Symposium Flyer...Read more
AfroBiotech Conference 2019 Sunday, October 27-29, 2019, 8:00am EDT Posted by cms_hailm The AfroBiotech Conference, hosted by the Society for Biological Engineering and supported by the Regenerative Engineering Society, will highlight the achievements of African Americans in biotechnology, inspire a new generation of diverse biotechnology professionals and identify, communicate, and...Read more
Industry 4.0: Digital Transformation Conference Wednesday, October 30-31, 2019, 12:00pm EDT Posted by cms_seanl
2019 Emerging Meat Alternatives Conference (EMAC) Thursday, October 31 - November 2, 2019, 11:00am PDT Posted by Sonja Bradfield Emerging Meat Alternatives Conference (EMAC), a new conference organized by AIChE, is one of few scientific conferences focused on technical aspects of creating plant-based and cultured meats. Emerging meat alternatives are a prime example where biochemical and high-tech chemical engineering...Read more
First Friday Networking Lunch - November 2019 Friday, November 1, 2019, 11:30am-1:00pm CDT Posted by Talia Sanchez Speaker: William Pittman, PhD William Pittman, PhD Micropack (Detection) Americas 800 Town and Country Blvd, Houston TX, 77024 Dr. Pittman holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Texas A&M University and received the university’s Safety Engineering Certificate in August 2015. He has 10 years...Read more
Super Science Saturday Saturday, November 2, 2019, 10:00am-3:00pm CDT Posted by Brandon Lithgoe Volunteers Needed!Read more
Particle-Scale Reaction Engineering for Biomass Conversion November 2019 Section Meeting Tuesday, November 5, 2019, 6:00pm-8:00pm MST Posted by Laura Moes TOPIC: Much Ado About (Almost) Nothing: Understanding Mesoscale Reaction-Diffusion Phenomena Governing Lignin Extraction from Hardwood Biomass for Next-Generation Biorefining SPEAKER: Dr. Nicholas (Nick) Thornburg DATE: Tuesday, November 5 *** Please note this is the FIRST Tuesday of the month ***...Read more
U.S. Immigration Policy Impacts on Science & Engineering Fields with Becca Niburg NCS / AIChE - Member Meeting Tuesday, November 5, 2019, 6:30pm EST Posted by Lusmerlin Lantigua The AIChE National Capital Section (NCS) is proud to host Ms. Becca Niburg, Immigration Attorney and Advocate, as featured speaker for the NCS member meeting on Tuesday, Nov 5 th at the AAAS Headquarters near the D.C. Metro Center. Ms. Niburg will be providing a perspective on how U.S. immigration...Read more
STS AIChE November 2019 Monthly Dinner Meeting - Workshops Thursday, November 7, 2019, 5:30pm-6:30pm CST Posted by Talia Sanchez Workshop I Title: TBD Abstract: Bio: TBD Workshop II Title: TBD Abstract: Bio: TBDRead more
STS AIChE November 2019 Monthly Dinner Meeting Thursday, November 7, 2019, 5:30pm-9:00pm CST Posted by Talia Sanchez November 7, 2019 Dinner Presentation: Operational Sustainability Schedule 5:30PM-6:30PM Workshops 6:00PM - 7:00PM Social/Networking Time 7:00PM - 8:00PM Dinner and STS Announcements 8:00PM - 9:00PM Dinner Presentation/Speaker Abstract: TBD Speaker: David Drerup Enjoy a Piccolo Italian Evening with...Read more
2019 AIChE Annual Meeting Hyatt Regency, Orlando Sunday, November 10-15, 2019, 8:00am EST Posted by Madhusudhan Kodam The AIChE Annual Meeting is the premier educational forum for chemical engineers interested in innovation and professional growth. Academic and industry experts will cover wide range of topics relevant to cutting-edge research, new technologies, and emerging growth areas in chemical engineering.Read more
Workshop: Career Planning for Prospective Faculty Sunday, November 10, 2019, 10:00am-12:30pm EST Posted by Kelsey Kettelhut
Meet the Faculty and Post-Doc Candidates Poster Session Sunday, November 10, 2019, 1:00pm-3:00pm EST Posted by Kelsey Kettelhut
Biomaterials and Life Science Engineering: Faculty Candidates I Sunday, November 10, 2019, 3:30pm-6:00pm EST Posted by Kelsey Kettelhut
Workshop: Effective Teaching for New or Prospective Faculty Sunday, November 10, 2019, 3:30pm-6:00pm EST Posted by Kelsey Kettelhut
Young Professionals Social at the 2019 Annual Meeting Sunday, November 10, 2019, 8:00pm-10:00pm EST Posted by Monica Mellinger This event, hosted by the Young Professionals Committee (YPC), is a great opportunity to network with a diverse group of young professionals in a relaxed environment before the Annual Meeting gets started. Tickets can be purchased through your conference registration as a ticketed event, at the...Read more
Faculty Candidates in CoMSEF/Area 1a Monday, November 11, 2019, 8:00am-10:30am EST Posted by Kelsey Kettelhut This session highlights outstanding faculty candidates with research interests related to thermodynamics and computational molecular science and engineering. Topics that are suitable for this session include classical thermodynamics, first-principle calculations and computational catalysis,...Read more
Regenerative Engineering Society at the 2019 AIChE Annual Meeting in Orlando, FL Monday, November 11, 2019, 8:00am-3:00pm EST Posted by cms_hailm Join the Regenerative Engineering Society at the 2019 AIChE Annual Meeting in Orlando, FL at two topical sessions - Regenerative Engineering: Substrate-Derived Control of Cellular Behavior and Regenerative Engineering: Stem Cells and Mechanotransduction.Read more
2019 Annual Meeting Fellows Breakfast Tuesday, November 12, 2019, 6:30am-8:30am EST Posted by John O'Connell Agenda 6:30 Coffee & Fellowship 7:10 Greetings and Welcome 7:15 Remembrance of Departed Colleagues 7:20 Introduction & Presentation of New Fellow Pins & Plaques Reports: AIChE Leadership, FC Leadership, AIChE Foundation, Recent FC Initiatives & Actions A Special Activity for...Read more
Electrochemical Fundamentals: Faculty Candidate Session Tuesday, November 12, 2019, 12:30pm-3:00pm EST Posted by Kelsey Kettelhut
Electrochemical Fundamentals: Faculty Candidate Session Tuesday, November 12, 2019, 12:30pm-3:00pm EST Posted by Kelsey Kettelhut
AIChE Annual Meeting - Climate Solutions Session Tuesday, November 12, 2019, 3:30pm-6:00pm EST Posted by Monica Mellinger Register Now Session Chair: Tom Rehm, The Climate Solutions Community Steering Committee Chair Session Schedule 3:30pm, Tom Rehm, PhD ChE, The Climate Solutions Community, Opening Remarks 3:45pm, Mary Ellen Ternes, Esq., BS ChE, J.D., Earth & Water Law, LLC, AIChE Climate Change Policy Review...Read more
Tour of Companion Bakery Tuesday, November 12, 2019, 5:00pm-9:00pm CST Posted by Robert Gale Details will be posted soon.Read more
[REGISTRATION LIVE] PLANT TOUR in Redwood City - Nov 13, 2019 Wednesday, November 13, 2019, 5:30pm PST Posted by Austin Lin *REGISTRATION NOW LIVE! SEE YOU ON NOVEMBER 13, 2019 IN REDWOOD CITY, 5:30PM* == Join us for an upcoming plant tour of Silicon Valley Clean Water in Redwood City and discuss the use of bioreactors in water treatment applications. Food will be included as part of the event. Registration is now live...Read more
Carbon Fiber - Chemical Engineering on (a) String November 2019 Meeting - Joint Meeting with ACS Thursday, November 14, 2019, 6:00pm-8:00pm EST Posted by Jacob Lindler The Solvay plant located in Piedmont, SC was the first PAN Based Carbon fiber plant in the United States. The plant was formerly operated by Union Carbide, Amoco, BP Amoco and Cytec. Ben Walker will share his 38 years of experience with carbon fiber production. He has experience in...Read more
Fall 2019 Seminar Process Technologies, Equipment Sizing and Specification, P&ID Creation + Engineering Ethics Friday, November 15, 2019, 8:00am-5:00pm CST Posted by Brandon Lithgoe Morning Session Process Technologies Petroleum Refining Nitrogen Based Fertilizer Manufacturing Process Polyvinyl Chloride Afternoon Session Engineering Ethics, Equipment Sizing and Specification Engineering Ethics Shell & Tube Heat Exchangers Drums Equipment Heat Loss Art of the P&ID...Read more
Using Thermal Imaging to Guard Industrial Facilities Presented by Dr. Ram Hashmonay and Mr. Eran Bluestein Wednesday, November 20, 2019, 9:00pm-10:00pm EST Posted by Paul Adamson Early detection prevents disaster. Perimeter breach, terrorism, drone intrusion, hazardous leaks, fire… Whether the danger is inbound or outbound, catastrophic incidents in critical infrastructure and industrial plants may cause irreparable damage to the surrounding environment, to invaluable...Read more
PD2M Future of Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Workshop Thursday, November 21-22, 2019, 2:45pm EST Posted by Idell Bryan Have you ever wondered how the future of pharmaceutical manufacturing is shaped? Want to be part of it? The PD2M Future of Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Workshop will explore the business, regulatory, and technical aspects associated with adopting novel manufacturing platforms to produce medicines...Read more
Third Friday Networking Lunch – November 2019 Friday, November 22, 2019, 11:30am-1:00pm CST Posted by Talia Sanchez Speaker: TBD Topic: TBD Register Now Have suggestions, ideas, comments or want to recommend a speaker for future TFNF events? Please contact William Pittman williampittman@micropackamericas.com .Read more
2019 Food Innovation and Engineering (FOODIE) Asia Conference Thursday, December 5-6, 2019, 11:00am +08 Posted by Sonja Bradfield The 2019 FOODIE Asia: Long Term Evolution for the Asian Food Economy will discuss strategic innovation and engineering for safe, sustainable food production and distribution that fits the consumer market and future needs.Read more
Future of Healthcare Conference Saturday, December 7, 2019, 9:00am EST Posted by Idell Bryan The future of Healthcare Innovation is where the pioneers come together to dive into the current and future trends and technologies revolutionizing healthcare technology.Read more
2019 Food Innovation and Engineering (FOODIE) Conference Sunday, December 8-10, 2019, 11:00am EST Posted by Sonja Bradfield The Food Innovation & Engineering Conference (FOODIE), hosted by AIChE’s Food, Pharmaceutical & Bioengineering Division (Division 15), will offer a chance for people from multiple disciplines (including food engineers, neurobiologists, physiologists, members of supply chain, and more, as...Read more
Batch Distillation of Potable Spirits Thursday, January 23, 2020, 5:00pm-9:00pm CST Posted by Robert Gale SAVE THE DATE Batch Distillation of Potable Spirits Speaker: Doug Bertie Sponsored by ICC, Inc. Time (tentative): Open 5:00 for networking; Dinner 6:00; Program 7:00 More details will be published laterRead more
Spring 2020 PE Review Course for Chemical Engineering Friday, January 31 - April 24, 2020, 4:00pm CST Posted by Talia Sanchez Date 2019 Topic Instructor 31-Jan Introduction; Mass/Energy Balances & Thermo I Dale Embry 7-Feb Mass/Energy Balances & Thermodynamics II (3) Gary Gildert, Dale Embry 14-Feb Thermodynamics III (1); Kinetics I (2) Dale Embry, Gary Gildert 21-Feb Kinetics II (2); Plant Design Economics (1)...Read more
AIChE CVS - October Election Meeting Wednesday, October 16, 2019, 6:30pm-8:30pm PDT Posted by Nicholas Jaegers Greetings CVS, Below you will find details regarding our upcoming election meeting. We hope to see you all there for this event and encourage you to consider a role on the CVS board. It is likely we will be planning and/or brainstorming upcoming events, so bring your ideas and your appetite...Read more
Meeting Announcement 10-16-19 Presentation on Rupture Disk Technology Wednesday, October 16, 2019, 5:30pm EDT Posted by Paul Woolverton Our next AIChE Eastern NC Section meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 16th. Mr. Gregory of BS&B Safety Systems will speak on Rupture Disk Technology. Please use the following link to see the details about the presentation and to RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rupture-disks-last-line-...Read more
VOTE! in the AICHE Virtual Local Section Elections Tuesday, October 15-28, 2019, 12:00am EDT Posted by Paul Shuey VOTE! in the AIChE Virtual Local Section Elections Tuesday, October 15, 2019 12:01 am This year we are electing a Chair, a Vice Chair, a Secretary, and two Directors. If elected, their terms will begin January 1, 2020. Per our bylaws, the Virtual Local Section’s Executive Committee has a four-...Read more
Joint Meeting with ACS Development and Commercialization of New Technologies Monday, October 14, 2019, 6:30pm CDT Posted by Paul Prados The next local section meeting will be a joint event with ACS on October 14th at Five Happiness. Cost will be $25 for dinner. See below for additional information on the topic and speaker.Read more
2019 Conference on Hydrogen Safety Monday, October 14-15, 2019, 2:00pm PDT Posted by Sonja Bradfield Presented by the Center for Hydrogen Safety (CHS), the 2019 Conference on Hydrogen Safety will bring together academics, industry, and government representatives to highlight the safe use of hydrogen in commercial and industrial applications.Read more
NOTE: Tidewater AIChE Welcome to Richmond CANCELLED! Saturday, October 12, 2019, 2:00pm-4:00pm EDT Posted by Rudolph Krack Join us for the Tidewater AIChE Welcome to Richmond Event. This is a great opportunity to learn more about Richmond if you are new to the area and to get involved in the local AIChE section! We will be hosting a scavenger hunt throughout Richmond on Saturday, October 12th. We will begin and end the...Read more
Professional Engineering Licensure October 2019 Meeting - Joint Meeting with Clemson AIChE Tuesday, October 8, 2019, 6:00pm-8:00pm EDT Posted by Jacob Lindler David Cox, CEO of the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) will present on the uses of Professional Engineering (PE) licensure in chemical engineering career fields. “The new headquarters (in Greenville) will provide a better position for the growth of the...Read more
Process Safety Leadership: The challenge for this generation! October 2019 Section Meeting Tuesday, October 8, 2019, 6:00pm-8:30pm MDT Posted by Laura Moes TOPIC: Process Safety Leadership: The challenge for this generation! SPEAKER: Kenan Stevick, President of KPS, Inc. DATE: Tuesday, October 8 TIME: 6:00 Networking/Dinner 7:00 - 8:00 Presentation LOCATION: Romano's Macaroni Grill, 7979 East Arapahoe Rd, Greenwood Village, CO 80112 PLEASE RSVP by...Read more
Engineering Ethics: A Clash of Fundamental Principles Presented by Jeffrey Koperski, Saginaw Valley State University Tuesday, October 8, 2019, 11:30am-1:00pm EDT Posted by Balamurali Sreedhar Mid-Michigan AICHE Seminar Series Kick-off! Please join us for: Engineering Ethics: A Clash of Fundamental Principles Presented by: Jeffrey Koperski From Saginaw Valley State University This exciting seminar will dive into the world of ethical disagreements. Some conflicts in engineering are driven...Read more
AIChE Student and Professionals Networking Event Monday, October 7, 2019, 7:00pm-9:00pm PDT Posted by Austin Lin NorCal AIChE will be hosting an event with Stanford's student chapter of AIChE at Stanford University. The event will allow students to network with working professionals in different industries. Please register HERE: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/...Read more
First Friday Networking Lunch - October 2019 Friday, October 4, 2019, 11:30am-1:00pm CDT Posted by Talia Sanchez Speaker: Ken Bush, PE, PMP Ken Bush PE, PMP Lumen PMC Williams Tower 2800 Post Oak Blvd, Suite 4100 Houston, TX 77056 713-609-9634 | kbush@lumenpmc.com Mr. Bush received his BSChE degree from Texas A&M University and his MSChE from the University of Houston. His first job out of college was...Read more
PEC / RJEC E-Trilogy 2019 Celebrating Virginia Engineering - Past, Present and Future Thursday, October 3, 2019, 5:30pm-8:00pm EDT Posted by Rudolph Krack Jointly sponsored by the Penisula and Richmond Engineers Councils (PEC and RJEC), E-Trilogy 2019 is the 3rd annual event celebrating Virginia Engineering - Past, Present and Future. Welcome all engineers, spouses, friends, and potential members. • Network with colleagues from Richmond and Hampton...Read more
Southwest Process Technology Conference -Climate Solutions Session Wednesday, October 2, 2019, 8:15am-11:00am EDT Posted by Monica Mellinger Register Now Session Co-chairs : Tom Rehm, AIChE South Texas Section Chair; Mark Harkness, AIChE South Texas Section Chair Elect Session Schedule 8:15am, Stephanie Thomas, PhD Geology, Public Citizen, Evidence of Climate Change: An Overview of the Science 8:45am, Hebab Quazi, PhD ChE, Industry-...Read more
STS AIChE October 2019 Monthly Dinner Meeting Tuesday, October 1, 2019, 6:00pm-9:00pm CDT Posted by Talia Sanchez Oct 1, 2019 Dinner Presentation: Addressing Climate Change, an Energy Industry Perspective Please note that this Dinner event is in conjunction with 2019 SPTC conference Schedule 4:30PM - 6:00PM Join SPTC for the Poster Session and Happy Hour 6:00PM - 7:00PM Networking Hour 7:00PM - 8:00PM Dinner...Read more
PD2M Advanced Process Control Workshop Monday, September 30 - October 1, 2019, 2:45pm EDT Posted by Idell Bryan This workshop is to bring the community together to have a focused dialogue on challenges with advanced process control to share best practice and better understand the current successes, challenges, and how we can move the field forward.Read more
YP September Social Event Friday, September 27, 2019, 4:00pm-7:00pm CDT Posted by Trevor Rice On Friday, September 27th, the Young Professionals will be hosting a Happy Hour at Bovine & Barley! Join us for some after-hours conversation, networking, and drinks provided by the Young Professionals. Feel free to bring your colleagues! Date: Friday, September 27th Time: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm...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
Meeting Announcement 9-25-19 Sterilization - New Technology for Life Sciences and Healthcare Facilities Wednesday, September 25, 2019, 5:30pm EDT Posted by Paul Woolverton Matthew Wasik of Sterile Lab Services will present a technical seminar on Sterilization - New Technology for Life Sciences and Healthcare Facilities. This technical seminar will review key components for successful sterilization of clean rooms, classified spaces, and surgical rooms in...Read more
Fero Vineyards & Winery Tour and Tasting Wednesday, September 25, 2019, 5:30pm-7:30pm EDT Posted by Timothy Raymond AIChE American Institute of Chemical Engineers https://www.aiche.org/community/sites/local-sections/central-pennsylvania Central Pennsylvania Section September Meeting Fero Vineyards & Winery Date & Time: 5:30 PM on Wednesday, Sept. 25 th , 2019 (Bucknell minivan leaves from in front of...Read more
Mid-Michigan AICHE Kick-off Meeting 2019-2020 Wednesday, September 25, 2019, 5:30pm EDT Posted by Balamurali Sreedhar Come One, Come All! Mid-Michigan AICHE Kick-off Meeting Please join us at Oscars for the 2019/2020 Kick-Off Meeting. We are looking forward to the year ahead and our goals for another successful year! Come join us and learn about this year’s exciting programs and seminar series! There will be an...Read more
Local Section Meeting - September 23rd Monday, September 23, 2019, 6:30pm CDT Posted by Paul Prados September meeting of NO AIChE Our next chapter meeting will be at Mellow Mushroom on Oak Street. The highlight of the meeting will be short presentations by Tulane Chemical Engineering students, on their current research projects (One PDH will be provided). We will also honor two recipients of the...Read more
Third Friday Networking Lunch – September 2019 Friday, September 20, 2019, 11:30am-1:00pm CDT Posted by Talia Sanchez Speaker: Aaron Reed, P.E. Aaron Reed is a Sr. Process Engineer with ExxonMobil Chemical. He holds a Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering and has 20 years of industrial experience in polymers technology. Aaron is a Senior Member of AIChE and a licensed Professional Engineer in the States of...Read more
September Joint Meeting with ACS - Chemistry of Capsaicin Thursday, September 19, 2019, 6:00pm-9:00pm EDT Posted by Kaara Anderson Free Parking at White Hall after 5 pm Please make your reservations by noon Monday September 16. Register through Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chili-peppers-the-chemistry-of-capsaicin-tickets-72099241773 or contact Paul Taylor, taylorpa@ornl.gov , (865) 574-1965 or Sarah Humphries,...Read more
ExxonMobil/NCS-AIChE University of Maryland Student Award Dinner Wednesday, September 18, 2019, 6:30pm EDT Posted by Lusmerlin Lantigua Each year, with the generous sponsorship of the ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company, AIChE-NCS presents an award to an outstanding student at each of our local universities' chemical engineering programs, Howard University and the University of Maryland, College Park. This upcoming...Read more
Starbucks Roasting Plant Tour Wednesday, September 18, 2019, 5:30pm-7:15pm EDT Posted by Joshua Marteny Notices: All attendees must print, read and sign the two forms attached below and bring them to the tour facility. Attendees will also be required to sign a Confidentiality and Non‐Disclosure Agreement at the tour facility. The tour for this meeting will be limited to the first 20 members who RSVP...Read more
September 2019 Meeting - Harvesters Volunteering Tuesday, September 17, 2019, 6:00pm-8:00pm CDT Posted by Travis Jackson September is our yearly volunteer event at Harvesters! I'm not sure if we can live up to last year's excitement that was sorting carrots (I'm not kidding, it was actually a blast, despite the Girl Scouts), but we're definitely going to try. Make sure to RSVP by September 10th so that we can get a...Read more
Young Professionals Social Event - September 17 Dinner (5pm) and Rockies vs. Mets (6:40 pm) Tuesday, September 17, 2019, 5:00pm-10:00pm MDT Posted by Laura Moes Please join us for the first Young Professionals social event of the season as we watch the Rockies take on the Mets on Tuesday, Sept 17th. We’ll meet before at Great Divide Brewing at 5pm and then walk over to the game. Tickets are in the upper deck and are $14 each. Guests, spouses, and/or...Read more
5th AGM on September 13th, 2019 at NUS Friday, September 13, 2019, 5:30pm-8:00pm +08 Posted by Praveen Linga The 5th AGM of the AIChE Singapore Local Section will be held in Engineering Auditorium (EA)@NUS on September 13, 2019 (5:30-8:00pm). All are welcome to attend. Please RSVP to praveen.linga@nus.edu.sg by September 10th 2019 if you are attending. Venue Address: EA, 1 Engineering Drive 2, 117576.Read more
September 2019 Dinner Meeting Thursday, September 12, 2019, 5:30pm CDT Posted by Brandon Lithgoe Topic: Pall Introduction and Filtration Fundamentals Speaker: Brandon Peterson, Pall Corporation Cost: Pay for your meal at the counter Reservations: By Wednesday September 11 at 5PM to Erick Flores PDH: One HourRead more
Mission to Mars Challenger Learning Center Wednesday, September 11, 2019, 5:00pm-9:00pm CDT Posted by Robert Gale PROGRAM Mission to Mars Plan on arriving by 5:00 p.m. mission begins at 5:15 p.m. it is a 2 hour mission After a brief orientation, participants are assigned jobs similar to those of astronauts, scientists and engineers. One half of the crew works on board the spacecraft and the other in Mission...Read more
Mixing Technology Fundamentals September 2019 Meeting Tuesday, September 10, 2019, 6:00pm-8:00pm EDT Posted by Jacob Lindler Mixers are ubiquitous in chemical plants, and often taken for granted. Do you know the best mixer design for your application, or how its design affects the performance of your process? New product processes present challenges in heat transfer, mass transfer, and other challenging process kinetics...Read more
Understanding Professional Liability Insurance September 2019 Section Meeting Tuesday, September 10, 2019, 6:00pm-9:00pm MDT Posted by Laura Moes TOPIC: Understanding Professional Liability Insurance SPEAKER: Bob Strine, Senior Vice President – Professional Liability DATE: Tuesday, September 10 TIME: 6:00 Networking/Dinner 7:00 - 8:30 Presentation LOCATION: Meadow Hills Golf Course , 3609 S Dawson Street, Aurora PLEASE RSVP by FRIDAY,...Read more
First Friday Networking Lunch - September 2019 Friday, September 6, 2019, 11:30am-1:00pm CDT Posted by Talia Sanchez Speaker: TBD Topic: Costs: The lunch menu is an all-inclusive buffet style for $16 per person and STS-AIChE subsidizes the lunch by $5. The non-refundable $11 registration fee includes the subsidized lunch buffet and attendance for the lunch presentation and networking. Pre-registration reserves...Read more
STS AIChE September 2019 Monthly Dinner Meeting - Workshops Thursday, September 5, 2019, 5:30pm-6:30pm CDT Posted by Talia Sanchez Workshop I Title: Using CHP Simulation Models to Accurately Predict True Net Utilities Opex Impact of Proposed or Planned Plant Project Abstract: Plant utility systems - fuels, steam, power (mech + elec), water and sewer - have a complex inter-relationship especially if the facility uses Multiple...Read more
STS AIChE September 2019 Monthly Dinner Meeting Thursday, September 5, 2019, 5:30pm-9:00pm CDT Posted by Talia Sanchez September 5, 2019 Dinner Presentation: Flameless Thermal Oxidation - Acheive 99.999% DRE at < 2 ppmv NOx Schedule 5:30PM-6:30PM Workshops 6:00PM - 7:00PM Social/Networking Time 7:00PM - 8:00PM Dinner and STS Announcements 8:00PM - 9:00PM Dinner Presentation/Speaker Abstract: Oxidation Technology...Read more
Meeting Announcement 8-29-19 Social / Networking Event at Tobacco Road Sports Cafe Thursday, August 29, 2019, 5:30pm EDT Posted by Paul Woolverton Please join us for a Social / Networking Event at Tobacco Road Sports Cafe on Thursday, August 29th - see the attached flyer for details. Students from NC State's AIChE Student Chapter are invited to join us and should especially benefit from networking with our AIChE Section members. Note the...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
August 2019 Meeting - Lunch Technical Presentation Aaron Kilstofte (B&V) - Missouri Hyperloop Feasibility Study Monday, August 26, 2019, 11:30am-1:00pm CDT Posted by Travis Jackson This year's lunch technical meeting will be at Hereford House on Monday, August 26th from 11:30am to 1:00pm. Speaker Aaron Kilstofte, a B&V Power Professional, will be presenting about the Missouri Hyperloop Feasibility Study that Black & Veatch completed. I'm geniunely excited for this...Read more
Third Friday Networking Lunch – August 2019 Friday, August 16, 2019, 11:30am-1:00pm CDT Posted by Talia Sanchez Speaker: Jim Coffey, PE, ExxonMobil Chemical Jim Coffey received a BS in Chemical Engineering in 1985 from Texas Tech. He started his career with Eastman Chemical, joined ExxonMobil Chemical in 2000 and has held various positions in the area of Process Control, Lab Management, Strategic Market...Read more
Richmond Flying Squirrels baseball Wednesday, July 31, 2019, 6:30pm-10:00pm EDT Posted by Rudolph Krack Join the Tidewater Virginia AIChE local section to see the Richmond Flying Squirrels in action against the Portland Sea Dogs, the AA affiliate of the Boston Red Sox at the Diamond on the Boulevard in Richmond. Our tickets are in section 103, on the right field side, just past the Flying Squirrels...Read more
July 2019 Meeting - Trivia Edit Trivia Night at Lew's in Waldo Tuesday, July 30, 2019, 6:00pm-8:00pm CDT Posted by Travis Jackson Get excited for another year of AIChE Trivia, where everything's made up and knoweldge of chemical engineering doesn't matter! This year, we'll be at Lew's Bar and Grill in Waldo on Monday, July 30thth from 6pm to 8pm! The entry fee is $5 per person. You should pay via the Paypal link below, but we...Read more
AIChE Mid-South Local Section - General Meeting - July 2019 Thursday, July 25, 2019, 6:00pm-8:00pm CDT Posted by Dan Hayes The Mid-South Section of the AIChE will hold its next general meeting… WHEN: Thursday, July 25, 2019 WHERE: Process & Power , 1721 Corporate Avenue , Memphis, 38132 AGENDA: 18:00 – Meet & Greet 18:30 – Dinner ( Uncle Lou’s Southern Kitchen ) 19:00 – Technical Presentation (150# Steam System...Read more
Summer Social with ACS Thursday, July 25, 2019, 5:30pm-7:30pm PDT Posted by Nicholas Jaegers Greetings CVS, The board of AIChE-CVS invites you all to our annual ACS/AIChE summer picnic. This year, we will be gathering in the dining room at Tommy's Tap House in Richland on July 25th from 5:30-7:30p. Stop by to socialize with members of Richland's two professional societies in a relaxed...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
2019 Annual Astros Game Friday, July 19, 2019, 7:00pm-10:00pm CDT Posted by Talia Sanchez AIChE STS Young Professionals invites you to a night out at the Houston Astros game The game against the Texas Rangers starts at 7:00 PM at Minute Maid Park. The cost of attending is only $30 per person, which covers your game seat in Section 133. There also will be fireworks after the game! You...Read more
Third Friday Networking Lunch – July 2019 Friday, July 19, 2019, 11:30am-1:00pm CDT Posted by Talia Sanchez Speaker: David C Mitchell Dave received his BSc in Chemical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology and his MBA from the University of Houston. During the course of his 50-year career he worked for over 12 companies as an employee or a contractor solving real problems. Dave is a Past...Read more
US Carbon Capture Policy and CO2 Storage 101 Workshop Thursday, July 18, 2019, 1:30pm-5:00pm CDT Posted by Expedito Segovia Please join the Global CCS Institute for an afternoon Carbon Capture and Storage workshop following the Carbon Management Technology Conference. Here is a link to the event page for registration and details ( US Carbon Capture Policy and CO2 Storage 101 Workshop ). The sessions will involve...Read more
RAPID: Modularization in CCUS Monday, July 15, 2019, 3:30pm-5:30pm CDT Posted by Keith Joseph We invite you to join us for a RAPID-led problem-discovery session, where we’ll combine short presentations (including an overview of RAPID and the basics of modular chemical process intensification) to set the stage with small-group breakout groups. The objectives of this session are to learn from...Read more
Site Tour of NET Power (pre-registration required) Monday, July 15, 2019, 8:45am-1:00pm CDT Posted by Keith Joseph This year's in-person site tour will take place at the NET Power facility in La Porte, TX. The 50-megawatt demonstration plant. The plant will demonstrate NET Power’s Allam Cycle technology, which uses carbon dioxide as a working fluid to drive a combustion turbine, eliminates all atmospheric...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
June 2019 Meeting - Speaker Series #3 Mike Resetarits Tuesday, June 25, 2019, 6:00pm-8:00pm CDT Posted by Travis Jackson Join us for the the final event of 2019's Speaker Series! Our speaker will be Mike Resetarits, a retired chemical engineer who most recently taught at Oklahoma State University and has previously worked for various companies including Fraction Reserach Inc. (FRI). He'll be flying in from Florida...Read more
YP June Social Event Friday, June 21, 2019, 4:00pm-7:00pm CDT Posted by Trevor Rice On Friday, June 21st, the Young Professionals will be hosting a Happy Hour at Brick House Tavern & Tap! Join us for some after-hours conversation, networking, and drinks provided by the Young Professionals. Feel free to bring your colleagues! Date: Friday, June 21st Time: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm...Read more
Third Friday Networking Lunch – June 2019 Friday, June 21, 2019, 11:30am-1:00pm CDT Posted by Talia Sanchez Speaker: Aaron Reed, PE Aaron Reed is a Sr. Process Engineer with ExxonMobil Chemical. He holds a Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering and has 20 years of industrial experience in polymers technology. Aaron is a Senior Member of AIChE and a licensed Professional Engineer in the States of...Read more
Summer 2019 ACS & AIChE Joint Networking Event Tuesday, June 18, 2019, 4:00pm-6:00pm CDT Posted by Amanda Geither Please join us for this great opportunity to network with you fellow local chemists and engineers! Free appetizers and the first drink will be on us! All are welcome!!!Read more
First Friday Networking Lunch - June 2019 Friday, June 7, 2019, 11:30am-1:00pm CDT Posted by Talia Sanchez Speaker: Carol Maxwell, CEO & Co-Founder Company: MICROrganic Technologies Website: www.MICROrganicTech.com Carol Maxwell is CEO and Co-Founder of MICROrganic Technologies, a company that manufactures Bio-Electrochemical systems for high energy-efficiency in Wastewater Treatment. After several...Read more
2019-2020 Dallas Local Section Election Blurbs Tuesday, June 4-27, 2019, 11:00am CDT Posted by James Kale McCreary Please see the roster of candidates for the 2019-2020 AIChE Dallas Local Section Executive Committee. Candidates for Chair Ram Ramanan, PhD, PE, CEng, MBA, QEP : Proficient in industrial environmental, health & safety, and sustainability with over thirty years of management experience in...Read more
12th Natural Gas Conversion Symposium New Vistas on Shale Sunday, June 2-6, 2019, 6:00pm CDT Posted by Abyar Aejaz The triennial Natural Gas Conversion Symposium has been bringing together the world's leaders in natural gas conversion since 1987 to share information on the latest trends in research and technology development in these fields. The next edition of this long-running symposia series, NGCS 12, will take place 2-6 June 2019 in San Antonio, Texas, and members of the scientific, academic, research and industry communities involved in natural gas conversion and related topics are encouraged to take part. Join us for NGCS12 in San Antonio, Texas, June 2–6, 2019 and share your research with colleagues and thought leaders in industry and academia. Opportunities for both oral and poster presentations are available. Be a part of the cutting-edge program. A select number of papers will be chosen for keynote presentation and published in well-established industry and scientific journals, subject to each journal’s peer-review process CALL FOR ABSTRACTS - Submit your abstracts by Monday, September 17, 2018.Read more
2019 Annual STS-AIChE Houston Ship Channel Trip Saturday, June 1, 2019, 6:00pm-7:30pm CDT Posted by Talia Sanchez Security Notice Because of the increased security requirements at Port Houston, the annual STS-AIChE Houston Ship Channel Trip is subject to cancellation at the last minute by Port Houston. If this happens, we will notify all people with reservations and put a notice on our website: http://www...Read more
Spring 2019 Seminar Advanced Process Control, Real-Time Optimization, and Ethics Friday, May 31, 2019, 8:00am-5:00pm CDT Posted by Brandon Lithgoe Topics: Advanced Process Control (APC), Real-Time Optimization, & Engineering Ethics. See "Seminar Announcement" below for complete details. PDH: Eight Hours Cost: $110. Early-Bird: $85 for members, $95 for non-members before May 26. Contact: Armand Melikyan (Seminar Coordinator) Click here for...Read more
8th International Conference on Bioengineering and Nanotechnology Tuesday, May 28-31, 2019, 7:00am EDT Posted by cms_seanl Presented by the Society of Biological Engineering (SBE), this conference will bring together leaders and trainees from cutting edge fields of bioengineering and nanotechnology. Topics to be presented include: immune-engineering, synthetic vaccines, targeted drug delivery, stimulus-responsive polymers, bioconjugates, cell mechanics, microfluidics, synthetic biology for nanomedicine, and many more. The global objective of the conference is to bring to the fore truly transformational development in bio-nano-technology.Read more
Fluidization XVI Guilin Shangri-La Hotel, Guilin, China Sunday, May 26-31, 2019, 8:00am +07 Posted by Madhusudhan Kodam The Fluidization XVI conference aims to bridge fundamental research on fluidization and emerging applications of fluidization and novel fluidization technologies. As the 16th iteration of this conference, it will bring together world renowned experts in the field.Read more
YP May Social Event @ Lupe Tortilla in North Houston Friday, May 24, 2019, 4:00pm-7:00pm CDT Posted by Trevor Rice On Friday, May 24th, the Young Professionals will be hosting a Happy Hour at Lupe Tortilla! Join us for some after-hours conversation, networking, and drinks provided by the Young Professionals. Feel free to bring your colleagues! Date: Friday, May 24th Time: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Location: Lupe...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
AIChE CVS - May Seminar An Introduction to Fuel Cell Technologies and the AIChE Center for Hydrogen Safety Wednesday, May 22, 2019, 6:30pm PDT Posted by Nicholas Jaegers Greetings CVS, Below you will find details regarding our upcoming, in-person seminar. We hope to see you all there for this special event. Please feel free to invite you colleagues to this interesting talk, which is highly relevant to our section. May Seminar Date: Wednesday, May 22, 2019 Time: 6:...Read more
Third Friday Networking Lunch – May 2019 Friday, May 17, 2019, 11:30am-1:00pm CDT Posted by Talia Sanchez Speaker: Yougen Kong, Ph.D., P.E., Technical Support Manager, Gexcon US Dr. Yougen Kong is Technical Support Manager at Gexcon US, a leading process safety company with expertise in flammable gas dispersion, fires and explosions. He holds a Ph.D. in chemical engineering and is experienced in...Read more
Plant tour MGC Advanced Polymers Wednesday, May 15, 2019, 6:00pm-8:00pm EDT Posted by Rudolph Krack MGC Advanced Polymers: "In 2003 MGC Advanced Polymers, Inc., invested and licensed by Japanese chemical manufacturer Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company (Tokyo, Japan), constructed a proprietary state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Colonial Heights, Virginia, to produce MX Nylon, a polymer used...Read more
Tour of Tums Wednesday, May 15, 2019, 5:00pm-9:00pm CDT Posted by Robert Gale ARRIVE starting at 5:00 p.m. Dress: Long pants only; no shorts or dresses. Closed toed shoes. They will provide turbo toes to cover your street shoes and jump suits to cover your street clothes. Hair covers, safety glasses and hearing protection will be provided. No jewelry or make-up if possible...Read more
May 2019 Meeting - Speaker Series #2 Dr. Mark Shiflett - University of Kansas Tuesday, May 14, 2019, 6:00pm-8:00pm CDT Posted by Travis Jackson Join us for the the second event of three of 2019's Speaker Series! Dr. Mark Shiflett from the University of Kansas will be presenting. It's $5 for me mbers , and $10 for nonmem bers . Please pay via the linked paypal links. Also, make sure you RSVP h ere to reserve your spot, as space will be...Read more
Dinner and Discover on Selective Oxidation Catalysis May 2019 Section Meeting Tuesday, May 14, 2019, 6:00pm-8:30pm MDT Posted by Laura Moes TOPIC: Dinner and Discover on Selective Oxidation Catalysts SPEAKER: Dr. Nicholas (Nick) Thornburg, Northwestern University (now at NREL) SPECIAL GUEST: Colorado Science & Engineering Fair Winner (Grade 6-12), for more information check this website: http://www.csef.colostate.edu/ DATE: Tuesday...Read more
May 2019 Social Thomas Creek Brewery Tuesday, May 14, 2019, 6:00pm-8:00pm EDT Posted by Jacob Lindler We are wrapping up the 2018-2019 season with a brewery tour and tasting session. Come meet other area chemical engineers, and relax after the workday! The tasting (three samples) and tour will be free to AIChE members and non-members. After the tour, join us for a meal at Thomas Creek's grill...Read more
Mid-Michigan AIChE Spring Banquet 2019 Featuring Guest Speaker Henry T. (Hank) Kohlbrand Tuesday, May 14, 2019, 5:30pm-8:45pm EDT Posted by Balamurali Sreedhar Remember to RSVP by May 10! Mid-Michigan AIChE to Hold Spring Banquet Featuring Guest Speaker Henry T. (Hank) Kohlbrand Mark your calendar! The Mid-Michigan Section of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) cordially invites you to attend the annual Spring Banquet on Tuesday, May 14,...Read more
STS AIChE May 2019 Monthly Dinner Meeting - Workshops Thursday, May 9, 2019, 5:30pm CDT Posted by Talia Sanchez Workshop I Title: Innovation Tools Abstract: In today’s global and fast-paced environment, the only way companies survive is to innovate. New products and services are required to keep pace with competitors, yet many executives feel that the ideas from within their organizations are stale and...Read more
STS AIChE May 2019 Monthly Dinner Meeting Thursday, May 9, 2019, 5:30pm CDT Posted by Talia Sanchez May 9, 2019 Dinner Presentation: Learn How Combined Heat and Power Can Help Save You Money and Increase Your Energy Resiliancy Schedule 5:30PM-6:30PM Workshops 6:00PM - 7:00PM Social/Networking Time 7:00PM - 8:00PM Dinner and STS Announcements 8:00PM - 9:00PM Dinner Presentation/Speaker Abstract...Read more
Charles E. Coates Award Banquet Wednesday, May 8, 2019, 6:00pm CDT Posted by Brandon Lithgoe Speaker: Larry Simeral, 2019 Coates Award Recipient Menu: Seafood stuffed chicken, roast beef with gravy, sautéed vegetables, salad, rolls, dessert. Vegetarian meal by special request. Cost: $35 per person RSVP: Email Erick Flores by Tuesday May 7 PDH: One HourRead more
May Meeting - Panda Hummel Station Natural Gas Power Generation Facility Tuesday, May 7, 2019, 5:00pm-7:00pm EDT Posted by Timothy Raymond AIChE American Institute of Chemical Engineers https://www.aiche.org/community/sites/local-sections/central-pennsylvania Central Pennsylvania Section May Meeting Panda Hummel Station Natural Gas Power Plant Date & Time: 5:00 PM on Tuesday, May 7 th , 2019 (Bucknell Van leaves from in front of...Read more
Career Panel & Scholarship Presentation Monday, May 6, 2019, 5:00pm-8:00pm EDT Posted by Joshua Marteny Meeting Summary: Please consider joining us at this signature event as we continue our annual tradition of awarding scholarships to local high school students interested in careers related to chemical engineering! As an added bonus, a panel featuring four Susquehanna Local Section members will...Read more
First Friday Networking Lunch - May 2019 Friday, May 3, 2019, 11:30am-1:00pm CDT Posted by Talia Sanchez Speaker: Mark Hordes Mark is a Change Management, Leadership and Organizational Transformation “Thought Leader” and sought after “key note” business motivational speaker, management consultant, and co-author of the best-selling business book: “ S-Business: Reinventing the Services Organization”...Read more
AIChE Saudi Arabian Section Annual Dinner Meeting Wednesday, May 1, 2019, 7:30pm-9:00pm +03 Posted by Maroof Ali It is an annual event, where SAS-AIChE will give awards to Best Design, Best Ph.D. & MS students and Coop Project submitted in 2018-2019 Academic Session at Chemical Engineering Department, KFUPM, Dhahran. Please make online registration to reserve a seat for you.Read more
Process Safety Update - Preventing Headlines April 30 - Local Section Meeting Tuesday, April 30, 2019, 6:00pm-8:00pm CDT Posted by Colleen Johnson Join the Coastal Bend Local Section of AIChE as Dr. Steven Emerson provides an update from the 2019 Process Plant Safety Symposium on Equipment Reliability and Inspection Practices. Dr. Steven D. Emerson is President of Emerson Technical Analysis, LLC , a firm specializing in the safe handling of...Read more
OTC Bag Stuffing Party Saturday, April 27, 2019, 10:00am-2:00pm CDT Posted by Trevor Rice Looking to help students and teachers learn about chemical engineer? Every year the South Texas Section fills goodie bags full of fun knickknacks and ChemE information and distributes them to the groups of students and teachers who attend OTC! This Saturday, April 27th at 10am, the YPs will be...Read more
YP April Social Event @ Buffalo Wild Wings in Katy Friday, April 26, 2019, 5:00pm-8:00pm CDT Posted by Trevor Rice On Friday, April 26th, the Young Professionals will be hosting a Happy Hour at Buffalo Wild Wings! Join us for some after-hours conversation, networking, and drinks provided by the Young Professionals. Feel free to bring your colleagues! Date: Friday, April 26th Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Location:...Read more
The Chemistry of Bourbon: the "Spirit" of Molecules Wednesday, April 24, 2019, 9:00pm-10:00pm EDT Posted by Paul Shuey The Chemistry of Bourbon: the "Spirit" of Molecules by Lenny Demoranville, Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Centre College The production of quality bourbon involves an understanding of the chemistry involved in the process. Most modern distilleries rely on both sensory and chemical analysis as...Read more
April 2019 Meeting - Speaker Series #1 Dr. Jamie Hestekin - University of Arkansas Tuesday, April 23, 2019, 6:00pm-8:00pm CDT Posted by Travis Jackson Join us for the the first event of three of 2019's Speaker Series! Dr. Jamie Hestekin from the University of Arkansas will be kicking things off with a discussion on "Industrial Projects Involving Charged Driven Membranes." It's $5 for members , and $10 for nonmembers . Please pay via the linked...Read more
Marcellus Shale Coalition Presentation Tuesday, April 23, 2019, 5:30pm-7:30pm EDT Posted by Joshua Marteny Program: William desRosiers of Cabot Oil & Gas will give us a presentation on the Marcellus Shale formation. Speaker Bio: William desRosiers works in External Affairs at Cabot Oil & Gas. He is a representative of the Marcellus Shale Coalition . Meeting Details: The meeting will be held at...Read more
Chemical Ventures Conference 2019 Tuesday, April 23-24, 2019, 12:00pm EDT Posted by Sonja Bradfield This conference will focus on Innovation, Investment, and Deal Flow in the chemical space.Read more
April Meeting and Tour of Big Springs Distillery Monday, April 22, 2019, 5:30pm-9:00pm EDT Posted by Timothy Raymond AIChE American Institute of Chemical Engineers https://www.aiche.org/community/sites/local-sections/central-pennsylvania Central Pennsylvania Section April Meeting Big Springs Distillery Tour & Tasting Date & Time: 5:30 PM on Monday, April 22 nd , 2019 (Bucknell Van leaves from in front of...Read more
AIChE NorCal 57th Annual Symposium Emerging Technologies and the Future of Chemical Engineering Friday, April 19, 2019, 9:30am-4:30pm PDT Posted by Austin Lin Join us next month in Emeryville for AIChE Northern California's 57th Annual Symposium, our section's premier event of the year. Our theme this year is Emerging Technologies in Chemical Engineering and will be a mix of guest speakers followed by a hands-on interactive workshop on the impact of new...Read more
April 18, 2019 Meeting Mickey Coffino, Queen City Metal Recycling & Salvage Thursday, April 18, 2019, 6:15pm-9:15pm EDT Posted by George Tyrian Ms. Coffino will present an overview of how recycling is currently performed as well as what is needed to keep a recycler in compliance. She is the owner of Queen City Metal Recycling, as well as 5 companies that tie into recycling. Her considerable and impessive bio is included on the attached...Read more
April 2019 Meeting Thursday, April 18, 2019, 5:30pm CDT Posted by Brandon Lithgoe Topic: Filtration Fundamentals Speaker: Brandon Peterson, Pall Corporation Menu: Mexican catered by Mi Padre’s (tacos, fajitas). Soft drinks. Cost: $20 per person ($15 AIChE member, $10 students) PDH: One hour. RSVP: Online by Wednesday April 17 at 5PM.Read more
Defining Moments, Things That Shaped My Career by Ron Leng, Research Fellow, Corteva Agriscience Wednesday, April 17, 2019, 6:00pm-7:30pm EDT Posted by Balamurali Sreedhar Ron Leng , Research Fellow, Corteva Agriscience (a division of DowDuPont) will be the April speaker for the 2018/2019 Mid-Michigan AIChE seminar series on the topic: “ Defining Moments , Things That Shaped My Career” When: Wednesday, April 17, 6:00 - 7:30 pm Where: MSU St. Andrews Address: 1910 W...Read more
AIChE - CVS April Webinar Tuesday, April 16, 2019, 6:30pm-8:00pm PDT Posted by Nicholas Jaegers Greetings CVS, Below you will find details regarding our upcoming webinar. April Webinar Date: Tuesday, April 16, 2019 Time: 6:30 pm Location: 1754 Duluth St., Richland, WA Please RSVP to njaegers@gmail.com Topic: Do You Really Think You Can Become A Leader Without Change Management Skills?...Read more
Awards Night and Technical Presentation: Combustible Dust Hazards will Blow You Away Tuesday, April 16, 2019, 5:00pm-9:00pm CDT Posted by Robert Gale Annual Meeting and Awards Night AGENDA: 5:00-6:00 Happy hour and registration for dinner 6:00-6:45 Dinner 6:45-7:15 Awards (Service Awards 25, 30, 35, 40, ..... years with AIChE and Student Awards) 7:15-8:30 Technical Presentation Dinner: Menu: Garden salad, fresh baked bread with butter, Hunters...Read more
STS AIChE April 2019 Monthly Dinner Meeting Thursday, April 11, 2019, 6:00pm-9:00pm CDT Posted by Talia Sanchez April 11, 2019 Dinner Presentation: Generation IV Nuclear Power: Energy Approach in the 21st Centruy to Global Warming Challenge Schedule 6:00PM - 7:00PM Social/Networking Time 7:00PM - 8:00PM Dinner and STS Announcements 8:00PM - 9:00PM Dinner Presentation/Speaker Abstract This seminar will offer...Read more
April 2019 Meeting - Joint with Society of Women Engineers Dr. Gila Stein, University of Tennessee Knoxville Prados Professor - Block Copolymers for nanomanufacturing, clean water, and renewable energy Thursday, April 11, 2019, 5:00pm-8:00pm EDT Posted by Idell Bryan Date: Thursday, April 11, 2019 Location: Rothchild Catering and Conference Center, 8807 Kingston Pike, Knoxville TN 37923 5:00 pm Executive Committee Meeting (All members welcome) 5:30 pm Social/Networking 6:00 pm Dinner - $20 or $22.85 for attendees and free for students (Pay by cash or check...Read more
April 2019 Meeting Tax Planning Has Changed - Are You Ready? Wednesday, April 10, 2019, 6:00pm-8:00pm EDT Posted by Jacob Lindler The new tax law lowered taxes for most taxpayers. However, it also changed the way many taxpayers should approach their annual tax planning. Doubling the standard deduction was very helpful, but should also cause you to think differently about the way you pay your property taxes, contributions, and...Read more
Dinner and Discover on Metabolic Engineering April 2019 Section Meeting Tuesday, April 9, 2019, 6:00pm-8:30pm MDT Posted by Laura Moes TOPIC: Dinner and Discover on Metabolic Engineering: Developing Next Generation Tools to Accelerate Gene-to-trait Discovery in Non-model Microbes SPEAKER: Carrie Eckert, Sr. Research Associate with a joint appointment at Nat'l Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and University of Colorado, Boulder...Read more
2019 Rocky Mountain Student Regional Conference Colorado School of Mines, Golden Friday, April 5-6, 2019, 12:00pm MDT Posted by Laura Moes Conference Highlights include Regional Chem-E-Car Competition, Regional ChemE Jeopardy Competition and Regional Student Paper and Poster Competitions. Registration will be available soon at: https://minesaiche2019.weebly.com/ Volunteer at the conference! Volunterring is a great opportunity for...Read more
First Friday Networking Lunch – April 2019 Friday, April 5, 2019, 11:30am-1:00pm CDT Posted by Talia Sanchez Speaker: Dennis Brewer, Owner and Operator, Brewer Construction Dennis Brewer has 43 years of experience in construction and has been involved in laboratory and technical construction for 39 years. He began his construction career in Baytown, Texas where he worked as a carpenter and superintendent...Read more
Center for Hydrogen Safety Launch Event Tuesday, April 2, 2019, 1:30pm-5:45pm CST Posted by cms_seanl Meeting room: Steering, Riverside complex ( connection via 2nd flr ) Technical Program Join us to be a part of this historic event. Building on AIChE’s experience in chemical industrial process safety, and access to 60,000 members in 110 countries, the Center for Hydrogen Safety (CHS) will be the...Read more
Women in Process Safety Tuesday, April 2, 2019, 1:30pm-3:00pm CDT Posted by Sonja Bradfield Women in process safety will discuss their challenges in their careers.Read more
TCSC Kick-Off Workshop Tuesday, April 2, 2019, 1:30pm-5:00pm CDT Posted by cms_michb The Climate Solutions Community will hold a facilitated workshop at the 2019 AIChE Spring Meeting — which will be the official launch of the community.Read more
It Takes a Village Tuesday, April 2, 2019, 10:15am-11:45am CDT Posted by Sonja Bradfield This session will discuss how to develop your workforce and the tackle the differences in mentoring and coaching. 10:15 AM Building Your Career Army Meha Jha, Flow Solutions, Emerson, Houston, TX 10:45 AM Mentoring Vs Coaching, What Is the Difference? What Is the Benefit of Each? Laurie Ben, Global...Read more
WIC Breakfast Keynote (Ticketed Event) Tuesday, April 2, 2019, 8:00am-9:00am CDT Posted by Kelsey Kettelhut We are pleased to announce that Cari Parker , Vice President of Manufacturing, Eastman Chemical will deliver the keynote address at this year's WIC Breakfast. Tickets are $15 dollars. To add the ticket to your registration, contact customerservice@aiche.org and mention event #209. Tickets are...Read more
WIC Connect: Snacks and Networking Monday, April 1, 2019, 5:30pm-6:30pm CDT Posted by Kelsey Kettelhut Coming to the 2019 Spring Meeting and 15th GCPS? Connect with colleagues and learn more about the Women in Chemical Engineering Commitee! Light refreshments will be available.Read more
Women in Fuels and Petrochemicals Monday, April 1, 2019, 3:30pm-5:00pm CDT Posted by Sonja Bradfield This session will have women in different areas of their career sharing their experiences in their careers and how they progressed.Read more
Fostering Inclusive Communities in Engineering Monday, April 1, 2019, 2:30pm EDT Posted by Sonja Bradfield
2019 AIChE Spring Meeting Management Division Programming Monday, April 1-3, 2019, 1:30pm CDT Posted by Fernando Aguirre Management Division sessions and activities at the 2019 AIChE Spring Meeting take place from Monday, April 1 to Wednesday, April 3, 2019.Read more
2019 AIChE Spring Meeting Chem Eng & the Law Forum Programming Monday, April 1-2, 2019, 1:30pm CDT Posted by Fernando Aguirre Chemical Engineering and the Law Forum sessions and activities at the 2019 AIChE Spring Meeting take place on Monday, April 1, 2019.Read more
25th Hydrogen Safety Panel Meeting Monday, April 1-4, 2019, 1:00pm CST Posted by cms_seanl AGENDA Meeting room: Steering, Riverside complex (connection via 2nd flr) The Hydrogen Safety Panel meets at least once annually to consider significant and timely safety topics with the intent of identifying safety gaps and recommendations. The following are typically covered at the meeting:...Read more
2019 AIChE Spring Meeting Call for Abstracts Ends Nov. 12, 2018 Sunday, March 31 - April 4, 2019, 6:00pm EDT Posted by Abyar Aejaz The AIChE Spring Meeting is the year’s key technical conference for practicing chemical engineers. A wide range of subjects relevant to the current needs of industry is covered. Plus, the Global Congress on Process Safety covers the critical needs of process safety practitioners more broadly and...Read more
2019 Ethylene Producers' Committee Conference Hilton New Orleans Riverside Sunday, March 31 - April 4, 2019, 6:00pm CDT Posted by Gregory Yeo https://www.aiche.org/conferences/aiche-spring-meeting-and-global-congre...Read more
2019 Spring Meeting & GCPS Sunday, March 31 - April 3, 2019, 12:00pm CDT Posted by Talia Sanchez This is a friendly reminder that registration is still open for the 2019 Spring Meeting and 15th Annual Global Congress on Process Safety (GCPS). For details please see the content in the PDF link below.Read more
2019 Spring Meeting & 15th Global Congress on Process Safety Sunday, March 31 - April 3, 2019, 12:00pm CDT Posted by Brandon Lithgoe The Spring Meeting is local this year! Hope you can be there. See the flyer below for details.Read more
Professional Engineering Licensure Professional engineering licensure is the mark of a professional. Wednesday, March 27, 2019, 9:00pm-10:00pm EDT Posted by Paul Shuey Professional Engineering Licensure by Kodi Verhalen, PE, F.NSPE and Michael E. Aitken, P.E., F.NSPE Professional engineering licensure is the mark of a professional. It's a standard recognized by employers and their clients, by governments and by the public as an assurance of dedication, skill and...Read more
Bayer Corporation Tour & Meeting March 2019 Meeting Tuesday, March 26, 2019, 4:45pm EDT Posted by Joshua Marteny RESCHEDULED FROM JANUARY DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER The meeting will include a tour & presentation at the Bayer production facility in Myerstown, PA; highlighting manufacturing and packaging activities for solid dose drug products. Following the tour, feel free to join us for dinner at the...Read more
March 2019 Meeting - Tom's Town Tour Monday, March 25, 2019, 6:30pm-7:30pm CDT Posted by Travis Jackson Come join us on a tour through Tom's Town Distilling for our March meeting on Monday, March 25th at 6:30pm! We are limited to a gropu of 24, so make sure to RSVP quickly to get your spot. It will cost $10 for the tour, and you'll get samples of various drinks. Date: Monday, March 25 th Time: 6:30...Read more
YP March Social Event Friday, March 22, 2019, 4:00pm-7:00pm CDT Posted by Trevor Rice On Friday, March 22nd, the Young Professionals will be hosting a Happy Hour at The General Public! Join us for some after-hours conversation, networking, and drinks provided by the Young Professionals. Feel free to bring your colleagues! Date: Friday, March 22nd Time: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Location:...Read more
March 2019 Meeting Louisiana Sugar Refining Tour Thursday, March 21, 2019, 6:30pm CDT Posted by Brandon Lithgoe Please arrive early, around 6PM, for check-in prior to the tour. Dinner to immediately follow at Nobile's Restaurant. Joint meeting with the New Orleans Section. Cost: $20 per person. PDH: One Hour. Register by Wednesday March 20th.Read more
TGCS E-Week Banquet Wednesday, March 20, 2019, 5:30pm-7:30pm CDT Posted by Amanda Geither Please join us at Wurst Haus on Wednesday, March 20th from 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm for our annual E-Week Banquet. Jill Martin (Fellow, Packaging and Specialty Plastics, Technical Services & Development, The Dow Chemical Company) will be presenting on Sustainability. Cost is $20 for non-members to...Read more
Introduction to Filtration and Coalescing Technology sponsored by Pentair Tuesday, March 19, 2019, 6:30pm-9:00pm PDT Posted by Austin Lin *sponsored by Pentair* Come listen to a case study on oil and gas filtration technology while meeting other NorCal chemical engineers at Scott's Seafood in Walnut Creek.Read more
THIS EVENT HAS UNFORTUNATELY BEEN CANCELLED Additive Manufacturing Tuesday, March 19, 2019, 5:00pm CDT Posted by Robert Gale FOR REASONS BEYOND OUR CONTROL, THE MARCH MEETING IS BEING CANCELLED AND MAY BE RESCHEDULED AT A LATER DATE Speakers: John Waldrop has over 35 years of experience in aerospace materials and processing technology. Cole Maxfield has experience as a full time software engineer and has built an...Read more
Third Friday Networking Lunch – March 2019 Friday, March 15, 2019, 11:30am-1:00pm CDT Posted by Talia Sanchez Speaker: Angelique Lasseigne, PhD Dr. Angelique Lasseigne is the CTO of G2MT and G2MT Laboratories. She has spent the last fifteen years providing metallurgical failure analysis and consulting across a variety of industries as well as developing the next generation of non-destructive sensors to...Read more
Dinner and Discover on Corrosion Control of Buried Steel Piles March 2019 Section Meeting Tuesday, March 12, 2019, 6:00pm-8:30pm MDT Posted by Laura Moes TOPIC: Dinner and Discover on Corrosion Control of Buried Steel Piles SPEAKER: Matt Van Auken and Wink Jenkins DATE: Tuesday, March 12 TIME: 6:00 Networking/Dinner 7:00 - 8:30 Presentation LOCATION: Hickory House, 10335 S Parker Rd, Parker MENU: TBD PLEASE RSVP by FRIDAY, March 8 (early RSVPs are...Read more
March 2019 Meeting Industrial Cybersecurity - If it isn't Secure, It Isn't Safe! Tuesday, March 12, 2019, 6:00pm-8:00pm EDT Posted by Jacob Lindler The convergence of Information Technology (IT) and Operations Technology (OT) platforms has exposed modern industrial control systems to increased risk. Cyber threats have the potential to affect multiple layers of protection, including basic process control, process alarms and safety instrumented...Read more
STS AIChE March 2019 Monthly Dinner Meeting - Workshops Thursday, March 7, 2019, 5:30pm-6:30pm CST Posted by Talia Sanchez Workshop I Title: Utilization of Radioisotopes in Process Diagnostics Abstract: In this presentation we will be discussing the real-world application of radioisotopes in process trouble shooting. We will start with a brief history of the technology and then move into the various applications with...Read more
STS AIChE March 2019 Monthly Dinner Meeting Thursday, March 7, 2019, 5:30pm-9:30pm CST Posted by Talia Sanchez March 7, 2019 Dinner Presentation: Global Warming, An Engineering Perspective Schedule 5:30PM - 6:30PM Workshops 6:00PM - 7:00PM Social/Networking Time 7:00PM - 8:00PM Dinner and STS Announcements 8:15PM - 9:00PM Dinner Presentation/Speaker Abstract Human activity releases greenhouse gases (e.g.,...Read more
AIChE CVS - March General Meeting Wednesday, March 6, 2019, 6:00pm-8:00pm PST Posted by Nicholas Jaegers Greetings CVS, You are invited to our next gathering this Wednesday at Round Table Pizza on Leslie Rd. in Richland. During this important general meeting, we will discuss upcoming section activities such as Pasco Schools volunteering, Celebration of Science, facility tours, and planning for the...Read more
2019 Joint Engineering Society Meeting Join ASCE, AIChE and more Tuesday, March 5, 2019, 6:00pm-8:30pm CST Posted by Colleen Johnson 2019 Joint Society Meeting Join us at Cinnamon Shore on March 5th for the 2019 Joint Society meeting with a social, dinner and presentations from Corpus Christi City Councilman Greg Smith and Port Aransas Mayor Charles Bujan. Tickets are $25 each. Please preregister at the link. https://events.r20...Read more
CASEF Science Fair Volunteers Needed Tuesday, March 5, 2019, 8:00am EST Posted by Joshua Marteny On Tuesday morning March 5, AIChE members are judging chemistry and environment entries in the Capital Area Science and Engineering Fair (CASEF) to be held at HACC. We need several volunteers to assist with the judging – about 3 hours of your time maximum. To get involved, please contact Glen...Read more
First Friday Networking Lunch – March 2019 Friday, March 1, 2019, 11:30am-1:00pm CST Posted by Talia Sanchez Speaker: Peter Hanik, MBA, PE Pete is President and founder of Pretium Innovation specializing in intellectual property and team-based innovation systems to create sustainable value. Pete has developed proprietary on-site and on-line services for innovation methods in business strategy, business...Read more
Municipal Wastewater and Sludge Are a Resource, Not a Waste: Coping with Tightening Water Supplies and Limited Landfill Availability Thursday, February 28, 2019, 9:00pm-10:00pm EST Posted by Paul Shuey As in many parts of the world, water districts in Southern California are adapting to meet new challenges in supplying potable water and providing wastewater treatment. Southern California’s water supply has become less reliable and, in the case of the Tapia Water Reclamation Facility, ecosystem...Read more
Meeting Announcement 2-28-2019 Brewery Tour / Social / Networking Event Thursday, February 28, 2019, 5:30pm EST Posted by Paul Woolverton Please join us on Thursday, February 28th from 5:30 to 8:00 PM at Bond Brothers Beer Company in Cary for a brewery tour / social / evening of networking. Meet and mingle with chemical engineers working in and around Raleigh along with students from NC State's AIChE Student Chapter. Please see the...Read more
February 2019 Meeting - Student Chapters Wednesday, February 27, 2019, 6:00pm-8:00pm CST Posted by Travis Jackson Local student chapters of AIChE will be doing their annual visit to our chapter for our January meeting. Here's your chance to either support them or lightly heckle them, depending on what university you went to! Hear about what they've been up to and how you can make a difference for their...Read more
Science Fair Volunteer Opportunity Saturday, February 23, 2019, 11:30am CST Posted by Trevor Rice The South Texas Section of AIChE and the Houston Science Fair need your help to judge chemical-engineering-related science fair projects! Every year, members of STS find projects related to chemical engineering at the fair and pick the best. The winning students in each category receive special...Read more
2019 TSPE Engineering Week Banquet Friday, February 22, 2019, 6:30pm-9:00pm CST Posted by Colleen Johnson Fellow Engineers, The TSPE Nueces Chapter invites you to attend the 2019 Engineer Banquet on February 22, 2019 from 6:30pm to 9:00pm. We will make this one a bit different this year by having Live Saxophone entertainment after all awards and presentation. More details to follow. Please come join us...Read more
February 2019 Meeting Thursday, February 21, 2019, 5:30pm CST Posted by Brandon Lithgoe Topic: Plasmonic Hot-Carrier Devices: Infrared Photodetectors and Solar Water Disinfection Speaker: Professor Kevin M. McPeak, LSU Chemical Engineering Menu: Greek. Cost: $20 per person ($15 AIChE member, $10 students) Reservation: Make your reservation online by 5:00 PM on Wednesday, February 20th...Read more
YP February Social Event Thursday, February 21, 2019, 4:00pm-7:00pm CST Posted by Trevor Rice On Thursday, February 21st, the Young Professionals will be hosting a Happy Hour at Wooster's Garden! Join us for some after-hours conversation, networking, and drinks provided by the Young Professionals. Feel free to bring your colleagues! Date: Thursday, February 21st Time: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm...Read more
Oman Chem-E-Car Competition Tuesday, February 19, 2019, 7:00am EST Posted by Anna Wagner We are excited to announce a Chem-E-Car Competition held and organized by the Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) AIChE Student Chapter. The competition will be held at the SQU Sports Complex in Muscat, Oman. By planning such an event, the SQU Student Chapter hopes to guide chemE's toward finding...Read more
Engineers Week 2019 Sunday, February 17-23, 2019, 12:00pm EST Posted by Joshua Marteny College Breakfast & Career Fair – February 20, 2019 Schedule: 7:00-7:30 AM Check In / Social Time 7:30 AM—Breakfast & Program 8:15 AM—Student Project Expo 8:45-10:00 AM—Employer Career Expo Location: Messiah College, Grantham, PA Hostetter Chapel, 1 College Avenue Description: Presentation...Read more
6th International Conference on Accelerating Biopharmaceutical Development Sunday, February 17-19, 2019, 7:00am PST Posted by cms_seanl This conference series is dedicated to strategies, technologies and capabilities that accelerate biopharmaceutical development.Read more
Engineers Week Activities Sunday, February 17, 2019, 12:00am EST Posted by Rudolph Krack Celebrate Engineers Week February 17-23, 2019. Several events are planned by organizations that the Tidewater Virginia local section is affiliated with. Sunday 2/17/19: Celebrate Engineering Ingenuity, sponsored by the Richmond Joint Engineers Council (RJEC) at the Science Museum of Virginia (SMV...Read more
DISCOVER ENGINEERING FAMILY DAY AT THE NATIONAL BUILDING MUSEUM with AIChE-NCS Saturday, February 16, 2019, 8:30am-5:30pm EST Posted by Jermaine Boykins DISCOVER ENGINEERING FAMILY DAY AT THE NATIONAL BUILDING MUSEUM (Day volunteer) When: Saturday, February 16, 2019. Any time during 8:30AM - 5:30PM Where: National Building Museum, 401 F Street NW Washington, DC 20001. Between 4th and 5th Streets, across the street from the Judiciary Square Metro (...Read more
Third Friday Networking Lunch - February 2019 Friday, February 15, 2019, 11:30am-1:00pm CST Posted by Talia Sanchez Speaker: Peter Hanik, MBA, PE Pete is President and founder of Pretium Innovation specializing in intellectual property and team-based innovation systems to create sustainable value. Pete has developed proprietary on-site and on-line services for innovation methods in business strategy, business...Read more
Enhancing Your Communication Skills as a Chemical Engineer Wednesday, February 13, 2019, 6:30pm-9:00pm PST Posted by Austin Lin Enjoy a networking dinner with your fellow chemical engineers while we learn about communication skills in chemical engineering.Read more
Dinner and Discover: Injectable Hydrogels February 2019 Section Meeting Tuesday, February 12, 2019, 6:00pm-8:30pm MST Posted by Laura Moes TOPIC: Dinner and Discover "Future of Drug Delivery and Wound Repair Using Injectable Hydrogels" SPEAKER: Nikki Darling DATE: Tuesday, February 12 TIME: 6:00 Networking/Dinner 7:00 - 8:30 Presentation LOCATION: Westridge Recreation Center, 9650 Foothills Canyon Blvd, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 MENU...Read more
Trivia for Engineers Tuesday, February 12, 2019, 6:00pm-10:00pm CST Posted by Tom Blackwood The St. Louis Section of AIChE is hosting another "Engineering Trivia Night" in the new auditorium, at the Engineering Center of St. Louis. We have all kinds of categories - some technical, others just "science/math fun"! Unlike most trivia nights, this trivia night is meant to appeal to Science...Read more
STS AIChE February 2019 Monthly Dinner Meeting - Workshops Thursday, February 7, 2019, 5:30pm-6:30pm CST Posted by Talia Sanchez Workshop I Title: An Effective and Efficient MOC System Abstract: It’s been well over 40 years since the Flixborough incident, which was the watershed of MOC, and MOC is still the root cause of 10% of all major incidents and is indirectly involved, or one of the causes in a very high percentage of...Read more
February Tour/Meeting at Croda Inc, Mill Hall Thursday, February 7, 2019, 5:30pm-8:00pm EST Posted by Timothy Raymond AIChE American Institute of Chemical Engineers https://www.aiche.org/community/sites/local-sections/central-pennsylvania Central Pennsylvania Section February Meeting Tour of Croda, Inc Manufacturing Facility in Mill Hall Date & Time: 5:30 PM on Thursday, February 7 th , 2019 (Bucknell Van...Read more
STS AIChE February 2019 Monthly Dinner Meeting Thursday, February 7, 2019, 5:30pm-9:00pm CST Posted by Talia Sanchez February 7, 2019 Dinner Presentation: Advances in Lab and Process Particle Characterization Schedule 5:30PM - 6:30PM Workshops 6:00PM - 7:00PM Social/Networking Time 7:00PM - 8:00PM Dinner and STS Announcements 8:15PM - 9:00PM Dinner Presentation/Speaker Abstract There are many different kinds of...Read more
More than Hazard Analysis: Recognizing Process Safety Elements and Building Your Process Safety Toolkit Wednesday, February 6, 2019, 6:00pm-7:30pm EST Posted by Balamurali Sreedhar When: Wednesday, February 6, 6:00 - 7:30 pm Where: Grand Traverse Pie Company Address: 2600 N Saginaw Rd, Midland, MI 48640 Complimentary sandwiches will be available (first come, first serve) at 6 pm with the talk starting at 6:30 pm. The lecture qualifies for one continuing education hour. CEH...Read more
Spring 2019 PE Review Course for Chemical Engineering Friday, February 1 - April 26, 2019, 4:00pm CST Posted by Talia Sanchez Date 2019 Topic Instructor 1-Feb Introduction; Mass/Energy Balances & Thermo I Dale Embry 8-Feb Mass/Energy Balances & Thermodynamics II (3) Gary Gildert/Dale Embry 15-Feb Thermodynamics III (1); Kinetics I (2) Dale Embry; Gary Gildert 22-Feb Kinetics II (2); Plant Design Economics (1) Gary...Read more
First Friday Networking Lunch – February 2019 Friday, February 1, 2019, 11:30am-1:00pm CST Posted by Talia Sanchez Speaker: Curtis (Curt) Miller Mr. Miller has a P.E. in Control Systems and received his B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Texas A&M in 1986. He is a Certified Functional Safety Expert (CFSE) and has recorded 20,000+ hours in functional safety. He is further specialized in protection systems for...Read more
Tour of the LBNL Advanced Biofuels Lab in Emeryville Tuesday, January 29, 2019, 5:30pm-7:30pm PST Posted by Austin Lin AIChE NorCal invites you to join us the staff of the Lawrence Berkeley National Lab's Advanced Biofuels and Bioprocess Demonstration Unit for a guided pilot plant tour. // What Networking & Refreshments (5:30-6:30 pm) ABPDU Pilot plant tour (6:30-7:30 pm) // Where Lawrence Berkeley National...Read more
Ring In the New or Déjà Vu? Adventures in Chemical Engineering History Part II - January 2019 AIChE VLS Webinar Thursday, January 24, 2019, 9:00pm-10:00pm EST Posted by Paul Adamson To kick off the New Year, we’ll reflect on a few lessons, still relevant today, from technological progress in the past. Like us, our forbearers faced political, social, and economic challenges, and, like us, they looked to science for solutions. Along the way, they made amazing discoveries but...Read more
AIChE Mid-South Section - General Meeting - 1/24/2019 Thursday, January 24, 2019, 6:00pm-8:00pm CST Posted by Dan Hayes The AIChE student chapter at Christian Brothers University will host the next general meeting of the Mid-South Section on THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 2019. The meeting will be held in the Sabbatini Lounge in the Thomas Center on the CBU Campus. The presenter will be Mr. Robert Knecht , Director of Public...Read more
Joint Meeting ACS and AIChE Gary Burgess, Mororcycle Safety and Technology Tuesday, January 22, 2019, 6:15pm-9:00pm EST Posted by George Tyrian This is a joint meeting between ACS and AIChE. The speaker is Gary Burgess on Motorcycle Safety and Technology. Dinner is Prix Fixe at $20.00 per person. The section will pay for the AIChE members and be reimbursed, so cost is by cash or check only (to AIChE). Each person is reponsible for their...Read more
January 2019 Meeting - Blade and Timber Axe Throwing Tuesday, January 22, 2019, 6:00pm-7:30pm CST Posted by Travis Jackson It's 2019 and, unlike the person who wrote our newsletter, I don't really create New Year's resolutions! So instead, let's don our flannels and just take out our anger about 2018 (or maybe even 2019 already) by throwing some axes at wood. We'll also be providing some pizza from Waldo pizza!...Read more
Third Friday Networking Lunch – January 2019 Friday, January 18, 2019, 11:30am-1:00pm CST Posted by Talia Sanchez Speaker: Dyron Hamlin, MS, PE, CIH – Chemical Engineer Mr. Hamlin is a Registered Professional Chemical Engineer and Certified Industrial Hygienist with GHD. Mr. Hamlin has over 20 years’ experience conducting air monitoring, air dispersion modeling, environmental fate assessments, and other...Read more
January 2019 Dinner Meeting Thursday, January 17, 2019, 5:30pm CST Posted by Brandon Lithgoe Voovio Technologies will present a demo their Enhanced Reality Technology. Voovio Technologies is a global simulation technology firm with the goal of replicating reality for display on any screen, giving users the feeling that they are interacting with the real world. Speaker: Christian McDermott...Read more
Dinner and Discover on Waste Heat to Power January 2019 Section Meeting Tuesday, January 15, 2019, 6:00pm-8:30pm MST Posted by Laura Moes TOPIC: Dinner and Discover on Waste Heat to Power including two topics: Generating Clean Power from Waste Heat at Oil & Gas Sites Using Combined Heat and Power to Generate Reliable Electric Power and Thermal Energy in the Food Processing and Healthcare Industries SPEAKER: Susan Brodie,...Read more
History and Theory of Mist Eliminators Tuesday, January 15, 2019, 5:00pm-8:30pm CST Posted by Robert Gale History and Theory of Mist Eliminators Speaker: Doug Azwell is a Senior Technical Service Consultant with DuPont in St. Louis. He graduated in 1994 from Mississippi State University with a BSci in chemical engineering. His career has focused on the use of Brink(tm) Mist Eliminators in a wide...Read more
Process Intensification: Using LESS to Make MORE Tuesday, January 15, 2019, 11:30am-1:00pm EST Posted by Balamurali Sreedhar Gregory Theunick will be the January speaker for the 2018/2019 Mid-Michigan seminar series on the topic: Process Intensification: Using LESS to Make MORE When: Tuesday, January 15, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm Where: The Dow Chemical Company, 1790 Building, Room 272 Address: Washington Street, south of...Read more
STS AIChE January 2019 Monthly Dinner Meeting - Workshops Thursday, January 10, 2019, 5:30pm-6:30pm CST Posted by Talia Sanchez Workshop I Title: Achieve Test Run Objectives with Advance Preparation and Real Time Information Abstract: Formal plant test runs are done for a variety of reasons, including: Demonstrating the capacity of a new or revamped unit Identifying specific equipment or piping that limits operating...Read more
STS AIChE January 2019 Monthly Dinner Meeting Thursday, January 10, 2019, 5:30pm-9:30pm CST Posted by Talia Sanchez January 10, 2019 Dinner Presentation: Drones, a New Tool for Chemical Engineering Applications Schedule 5:30PM - 6:30PM Workshops 6:00PM - 7:00PM Social/Networking Time 7:00PM - 8:00PM Dinner and STS Announcements 8:15PM - 9:00PM Dinner Presentation/Speaker Abstract The use of UAVs, unmanned aerial...Read more
2nd Rock Stars of Regenerative Engineering Wednesday, January 9, 2019, 8:00am-8:00pm PST Posted by cms_hailm Please join us for the 2nd Rock Stars of Regenerative Engineering Conference being held in January 2019 in San Francisco, CA. This conference will touch on all topics related to regenerative engineering, stem cell engineering, and much more! Click Here for Event SiteRead more
9th ICBE—International Conference on Biomolecular Engineering Sunday, January 6-9, 2019, 7:00am PST Posted by cms_seanl ICBE brings together researchers who are using quantitative approaches to advance the understanding and application of molecular biology.Read more
AIChE Cleveland Section Outreach Programs 2019 As presented at the Cleveland Technical Society Council Annual Meeting Tuesday, January 1 - December 31, 2019, 4:00pm EST Posted by Joseph Yurko AIChE Cleveland Section Outreach Programs 1. Monthly meetings open to public on technical and social issues 2. North East Ohio Science & Engineering Fair (NEOSEF) Judging & Awards for Chemical Engineering Topics 3. Cuyahoga Valley Career Center (CVCC) National Engineer's Week (NEW) STEM and...Read more
December 2018 Meeting - Garment House Enjoy some apps, games, and donate to Make a Wish Tuesday, December 18, 2018, 6:00pm-8:00pm CST Posted by Travis Jackson Come join us for FREE food and games at the Garment House in downtown KC. We will also taking donations to Make a Wish again this year. AIChE KC will match up to $500 total in donations. Location : The Garment House - Broadway Arcade 1000 Broadway Blvd. Kansas City, MO 64105 Date : Tuesday,...Read more
2018 CCR Annual Meeting New Models for Collaboration and Innovation Monday, December 17, 2018, 8:00am EST Posted by Keith Joseph Postponement: More information to come. Look out for the registration link coming soon. Submit your abstract! Submit an abstract Preliminary Technical Program Spread the word! Become a Sponsor Big Problem, Big Ideas The Council for Chemical Research Annual Meeting will create a forum for key...Read more
December 2018 Meeting Thursday, December 13, 2018, 5:30pm CST Posted by Brandon Lithgoe Topic: Industrial Boiler and Cooling Water Treatment “The young man knows the rules, but the old man knows the exceptions.” – Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr. Speaker: Larry Broussard, Athlon Solutions Menu : Full Chinese Buffet, Sushi, soft drinks. Cost: $20 per person ($15 AIChE member, $10 students)...Read more
Financial Planning/ Investment Education Tuesday, December 11, 2018, 5:00pm-8:00pm CST Posted by Robert Gale Steve Wisniewski, CFP®, Partner-Wealth Management of Rubin Brown LLP will speak on Financial Planning/Investment Education Steve Wisniewski is a Partner in the Wealth Advisory Services Group at RubinBrown. Steve provides financial and investment advisory services for clients. Steve comes from a...Read more
First Friday Networking Lunch – December 2018 Friday, December 7, 2018, 11:30am-1:00pm CST Posted by Talia Sanchez Speaker: Mark J. Friedman, Ph.D. Mark J. Friedman, Ph.D., has over 25 years of experience in Executive Coaching, Strategic Alignment, Team Building, Change Management, Career Development and Outplacement, Individual and Organizational Assessment, Developing and Implementing Training Programs for...Read more
AIChE Christmas Party Thursday, December 6, 2018, 6:30pm-9:30pm CST Posted by James Kale McCreary Come celebrate the holidays with your fellow AIChE Dallas Section members! We will be gathering at the Blue Mesa Grill in Addison, TX for a time of fun and friendship. Spouses/significant others are welcome! Please register below. Note that the attendance fee does not include the cash bar or...Read more
Plant Tour ABB Large Motor Plant Thursday, December 6, 2018, 10:45am-1:30pm EST Posted by George Tyrian Please RSVP by email with Full Name, Work Affiliation (ABB reserves the right to exclude competitors), and Phone number RSVP to G Tyrian at gtyrian@cecinc.com Attendance is limited to first 20 peopleRead more
Holiday Bowling Party Wednesday, December 5, 2018, 6:00pm-8:00pm CST Posted by Amanda Geither Please join us for our annual Holiday Bowling Party on Wed. Dec 5th 2018 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Main Event Entertainment (12626 Fountain Lake Cir. Stafford, TX 77477). The cost is FREE and includes dinner, drinks, bowling, & laser tag. Please help make the holidays a little brighter for...Read more
December Social Meeting Wine Tasting at Spring Gate Vineyard Wednesday, December 5, 2018, 5:00pm-7:00pm EST Posted by Joshua Marteny Over the past few years, we’ve been requested to have a members’ December social meeting at a winery, so this is it! This is an informal social meeting at the Spring Gate Vineyard in Harrisburg in the first week in December, when it’s not yet too busy with Christmas commitments and activities...Read more
A Winning Recipe: Chemical Engineers and Homebrew Tuesday, December 4, 2018, 6:00pm-7:30pm EST Posted by Balamurali Sreedhar A Winning Recipe: Chemical Engineers and Homebrew by William Liechty , The Dow Chemical Company, David Couling , Corteva Agroscience, and Scott Tipler , The Dow Chemical Company When: Tuesday, December 4, 6:00 - 7:30 pm Where: Creative 360 (1517 Bayliss St, Midland, MI 48640) Complimentary snacks...Read more
Food Innovation and Engineering (FOODIE) Conference Sunday, December 2-4, 2018, 10:00am PST Posted by cms_seanl The Food Innovation & Engineering Conference (FOODIE), hosted by AIChE’s Food, Pharmaceutical & Bioengineering Division (Division 15), will offer a chance for people from multiple disciplines (including food engineers, neurobiologists, physiologists, members of supply chain, and more, as well as chefs, restauranteurs, and foodies alike) to network and share ideas to improve the food world.Read more
CVS - Lighted Boat Parade Party Friday, November 30, 2018, 6:00pm-8:30pm PST Posted by Nicholas Jaegers Greetings CVS, The leadership of the local section invites you for our annual Lighted Boat Parade viewing party. We will gather at the Hampton Inn in Richland starting at 6 pm on Friday, November 30th to enjoy the sights of the river from our second floor rooms (look for signs by the elevator). The...Read more
Tour of New Trail Brewery & November Meeting Thursday, November 29, 2018, 5:30pm-9:00pm EST Posted by Timothy Raymond AIChE American Institute of Chemical Engineers https://www.aiche.org/community/sites/local-sections/central-pennsylvania Central Pennsylvania Section November Meeting Tour of New Trail Brewery https://www.newtrailbrewing.com Date & Time: 5:30 PM on Thursday, November 29, 2018 (Bucknell Van...Read more
STS AIChE December 2018 Workshop-Only Meeting Thursday, November 29, 2018, 5:30pm-8:30pm CST Posted by Talia Sanchez Schedule 5:30PM - 6:55PM Workshop I 7:05PM - 8:30PM Workshop II *Drinks and Snacks will be provided. Register Here Workshop I: Energy targeting of chemical processes using Pinch Analysis Abstract: What is the potential for operating cost savings that can be achieved via improved energy efficiency...Read more
2nd International Conference on Plant Synthetic Biology, Bioengineering, and Biotechnology Thursday, November 29 - December 1, 2018, 10:00am EST Posted by cms_seanl Presented by the Society of Biological Engineering (SBE), this conference will bring together scientists and engineers from universities, industry and government working in all aspects of Plant Synthetic Biology, Plant Bioengineering and Plant Biotechnology.Read more
November 2018 - Officer Elections Elections for 2019 AIChE Officers Tuesday, November 27, 2018, 6:00pm-8:00pm CST Posted by Travis Jackson Join us for our Officer Elections meeting for 2019! We will reflect on 2018's events and evaluate whether we met our goals for the year. We will also conduct elections for next year's AIChE KC Officers, so make sure to come and support your fellow coworkers and friends as they run for a position...Read more
Third Friday Networking Lunch – November 2018 Friday, November 16, 2018, 11:30am-1:00pm CST Posted by Talia Sanchez Speaker: Dhaval Dave Dr. Dhaval Dave has 14 years of experience in simulation and optimization in a variety of industries. He currently works for Schneider Electric as a Senior Consultant in the Design, Simulation and Optimization group. His prior experience includes positions with British...Read more
Modular Chemical Process Intensification RAPID’s goal of Transforming the Process Industries Thursday, November 15, 2018, 9:00pm-10:00pm EST Posted by Paul Adamson For several decades, the ideas of process intensification and modular chemical processes have offered the promise of fundamentally changing the way the process industries operate – from the types of equipment employed to the business models of industry participants. In this talk, we will look at...Read more
Hitting Pay Dirt: How Sustainable Farming Can Help Mitigate Climate Change Thursday, November 15, 2018, 6:00pm-7:30pm EST Posted by Balamurali Sreedhar Hitting Pay Dirt: How Sustainable Farming Can Help Mitigate Climate Change When: Thursday, November 15, 6:00 - 7:30 pm Where: Grand Traverse Pie Company Address: 2600 N Saginaw Rd, Midland, MI 48640 Complimentary sandwiches will be available (first come, first serve) at 6 pm with the talk starting...Read more
November 2018 Meeting Officer Elections Thursday, November 15, 2018, 5:30pm CST Posted by Brandon Lithgoe Baton Rouge's own "Bad News Beers" brewing team represented our Section at the AIChE National Meeting in Pittsburgh last week. Section Chair Donna Bryant and her team will be at the meeting to introduce their award winning American IPA "Citra-Delic!" We will also hold elections for our 2019 Section...Read more
Meeting Announcement: Wednesday, November 14, 2018 Project Management for Manufacturing Facilities Wednesday, November 14, 2018, 5:30pm EST Posted by Paul Woolverton Please join us for a presentation on project execution by John Lewis, DPS Consulting. This talk will cover how to control cost, risk, and quality when presented with incomplete or flexible data. The discussion will include a project execution model and the influence of project organization. For...Read more
AFE Energy Conservation Forum November 2018 Joint Meeting with AFE, ASHRAE, AEE, and GBC Wednesday, November 14, 2018, 4:30pm-8:30pm EST Posted by Joshua Marteny http://afe45.org/encon-forum/ THIRTEENTH ENERGY CONSERVATION FORUM REGISTRATION DEADLINE: FRIDAY NOVEMBER 9 PDH hours are available (2.5). The Changing Energy Landscape and Challenges for the Facility THESE APPROX. 30 MINUTE PRESENTATIONS (WITH QUESTIONS) INCLUDE: ELECTRICITY PRICING CHALLENGES IN...Read more
2018 European Conference on Process Safety and Big Data Wednesday, November 14-15, 2018, 12:00pm CET Posted by Cody Hirashima The Center for Chemical Process Safety (CCPS) and European Process Safety Center (EPSC) jointly hosted the European Conference on Process Safety and Big Data at the DECHEMA-House in Frankfurt am Main, Germany.Read more
Lean Product Development: The Tyvek® 40L Story Presentation by Mr. Richard Jackson, Senior Technical Fellow DuPont Tyvek R&D Tuesday, November 13, 2018, 6:00pm-8:00pm EST Posted by Rudolph Krack Presentation by Mr. Richard Jackson, Senior Technical Fellow, DuPont Tyvek R&D about a new application for Tyvek ® , a product that has been around for decades. Mr Jackson was the 2018 recipient of the Richmond Joint Engineers Council (RJEC) Engineer of the Year award. He was the lead engineer...Read more
Development Story of Ibuprofen Local Section Meeting Tuesday, November 13, 2018, 6:00pm-8:30pm CST Posted by Colleen Johnson AICHE Coastal Bend Chapter Meeting Tuesday, Nov 13 th at 6pm La Playa by the Bay Restaurant (formerly Dos Comales) 227 N. Water St, CC TX 78401 Hello, from AICHE Coastal Bend Chapter!! We are pleased to announce that our fall meeting will be taking place on Tuesday, Nov 13 th at 6pm. The speaker...Read more
Bureau of Reclamation Tour November 2018 Section Meeting Tuesday, November 13, 2018, 3:45pm-5:00pm MST Posted by Laura Moes **** TOUR LIMITED TO FIRST 30 RSVP'S **** TOPIC: Bureau of Reclamation Tour of Water Treatment and Materials & Corrosion Labs DATE: Tuesday, November 13 (NOTE: 2nd Tuesday) TIME: 3:45 Check-in for tour 4:00 Tour of Water Treatment and Materials & Corrosion Laboratories LOCATION: Denver...Read more
Fall 2018 Seminar Solids Handling, Cooling Towers, and Ethics Friday, November 9, 2018, 8:00am-5:00pm CST Posted by Brandon Lithgoe Topics: Solids Handling, Cooling Tower Fundamentals, & Engineering Ethics. See "Seminar Announcement" below for complete details. PDH: Eight Hours Cost: $110. Early-Bird: $85 for members, $95 for non-members before November 4. Contact: Armand Melikyan (Seminar Coordinator) Click here for Online...Read more
YP Tour @ Lloyd's Register Thursday, November 8, 2018, 2:00pm-4:00pm CST Posted by Trevor Rice On Thursday, November 8th, the Young Professionals will be taking a tour of Lloyd's Register! The tour will be from 2pm to 4pm. An RSVP is requested for planning purposes: contact sts-yp@aiche.org to RSVP. Date: Thursday, November 8th Time: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Location: Lloyd's Register Lloyd’s...Read more
AIChE NOLA Local Meeting Wednesday, November 7, 2018, 6:30pm CST Posted by Paul Prados Please join us for the next AIChE NOLA chapter meeting at Tulane on November 7th. Attending these meetings is a great way to network with colleagues and potential new hires, learn something new and have a little fun! Agenda and registration link are below: Date: November 7, 2018 Location: Tulane...Read more
“Management of a Weighing Program”. Tuesday, November 6, 2018, 5:00pm-9:00pm CST Posted by Robert Gale David Cirullo from Mettler-Toledo will talk about the “Management of a Weighing Program”. https://www.mt.com/us/en/home/site_content/aboutus/business_description.... Introduction and Considerations for Accurate Weighing External Influences That Can Impact Accurate Measurements Life Cycle Management...Read more
International Conference on Microbiome Engineering Sunday, November 4-6, 2018, 7:00am EST Posted by cms_seanl Presented by the Society for Biological Engineering (SBE), the International Conference on Microbiome Engineering (ICME) 2018 will bring together leaders and experts from cutting edge fields of microbiome engineering to discuss progress and needs to develop research, technology, and innovation.Read more
STS-AIChE Diamond Jubilee Celebration Dinner Saturday, November 3, 2018, 6:00pm CDT Posted by Talia Sanchez The South Texas Section of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (STS-AIChE) is now 75 years old, and we are celebrating this with our Diamond Jubilee Celebration Dinner on Saturday, November 3, 2018, beginning at 6:00 PM. The dinner will be held at the Houston Racquet Club , which is at...Read more
STS-AIChE - Diamond Celebration - Save the Date! Saturday, November 3, 2018, 6:00pm-11:00pm CDT Posted by Cody Hirashima Save the Date to Celebrate South Texas Section of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers 75 th Diamond Jubilee Celebration Dinner Saturday, November 3, 2018, Evening 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM Houston Racquet Club, 10709 Memorial Drive near Voss Gourmet Dinner with Complimentary Hors d'Oeuvres Dance...Read more
First Friday Networking Lunch – November 2018 Friday, November 2, 2018, 11:30am-1:00pm CDT Posted by Talia Sanchez Speaker: Tabitha Laser Tabitha A. Laser is a Leadership Educator and Coach with almost three decades of operations and consulting experience for a variety of companies in the oil and gas, energy, chemicals, manufacturing, agriculture, construction, government, and medical industry sectors. Tabitha...Read more
Texas Industrial Water Management Forum Thursday, November 1, 2018, 4:00pm-6:00pm CDT Posted by Talia Sanchez Topic: Wastewater Management and Reuse Confirmed speakers: Kathleen Jackson, Texas Water Development Board Director Hunter Barr, Vice President, NAP Chemical Brian McGovern, Business Development Manager, Suez Water Technologies Jim Matharu, Sr. Vice President, Aquatech Register Now! For more...Read more
Minority Faculty Forum Event: MAC Real-Talk - MFF on Academic Career Paths in Chemical Engineering Ticketed Lunch Event for Ph.D. Students and Postdocs Tuesday, October 30, 2018, 11:00am-12:30pm EDT Posted by Michael Chee-Awai This is a two-part session consisting of a career path panel and speed mentoring. The panel will feature MAC members who are esteemed senior academics. Each will each give a brief career summary. This will be followed by a rapid-fire Q&A session. During the speed mentoring portion of the event...Read more
WIC 20th Anniversary: Celebrating Women in Chemical Engineering Tuesday, October 30, 2018, 8:00am-6:00pm EDT Posted by Idell Bryan WIC 20th Anniversary: Celebrating Women in Chemical Engineering Organized in honor of the Women’s Initiatives Committee’s 20th Anniversary, this all-day symposium – composed of 20 invited speakers – will highlight the achievements of women in chemical engineering from all career stages and fields...Read more
2018 Annual Meeting Fellows Breakfast with Photos Tuesday, October 30, 2018, 6:30am EDT Posted by John O'Connell Photos Random Flickr photos from the album 2018 Fellows Breakfast by ChEnected Community Agenda 6:30 Coffee & Fellowship 7:30 Greetings and Welcome 7:35 Remembrance of our Departed Colleagues 7:40 Introduction & Presentation of New Fellow Pins & Plaques 8:10 Reports: AIChE Leadership,...Read more
MAC Eminent Chemical Engineer Awards Ceremony & Invited Talks Monday, October 29, 2018, 5:30pm-7:00pm EDT Posted by DeMarcus Hunter This session will consist of 2018 MAC Eminent Engineers Award recipients (Dr. Cynthia Pierre, BP and Dr. Kafui Dzirasa of Duke University) and the Minority Affairs Committee's William W. Grimes Award for Excellence in Chemical Engineering (Dr.Yusuf Adewuyi). The objective of the session will be to...Read more
MAC Planning Workshop Monday, October 29, 2018, 12:30pm-2:30pm EDT Posted by Michael Chee-Awai The Minority Affairs Committee invites individuals interested in diversity and inclusion in the chemical engineering community to participate in a brainstorming workshop. AIChE members who actively support the advancement of diversity and inclusion across the profession are kindly asked to attend...Read more
2018 AIChE Annual Meeting Chemical Engineering & The Law Forum Programming Monday, October 29-30, 2018, 11:00am EDT Posted by Fernando Aguirre Chemical Engineering & The Law Forum sponsored or co-sponsored sessions and activities at the 2018 AIChE Annual Meeting take place Monday, October 29 and Tuesday, October 30, 2018.Read more
WIC Luncheon (Ticketed Event) Monday, October 29, 2018, 11:00am-12:30pm EDT Posted by Idell Bryan You are invited to join us for the WIC Luncheon, an event to honor and recognize exemplary students, mentors, and professionals. The luncheon, which will be highlighted by a keynote speaker, offers a great opportunity to connect with chemical engineers from academia and industry. Chair Shannon L...Read more
Young Professionals' Social Sunday, October 28, 2018, 8:00pm-10:00pm EDT Posted by Cody Hirashima This event, hosted by the Young Professionals Committee (YPC), is a great opportunity to network with a diverse group of young professionals in a relaxed environment. Tickets can be purchased through your conference registration as a ticketed event, at the Annual Meeting’s on-site registration booth, or they can be purchased on-site at the restaurant (cash-only).Read more
Workshop: Effective Teaching for New or Prospective Faculty Sunday, October 28, 2018, 3:30pm-6:00pm EDT Posted by Cody Hirashima This workshop highlights the skills needed to become an effective college or university teacher. The chairs will teach important skills that all good teachers should focus on inside and outside the classroom. Essential attendance for all current and prospective faculty (including graduate students...Read more
Chemical Angel Activities at the 2018 AIChE Annual Meeting Session on Entrepreneurship & Investing in Early-Stage Chemical Companies Sunday, October 28, 2018, 2:30pm-6:00pm EDT Posted by John O'Connell Chemical Angel Activities at the 2018 AIChE Annual Meeting Sunday October 28, 2018 • Pittsburgh, PA Entrepreneurship & Investing in Early-Stage Chemical Companies 2:30 – 6:00 PM • Westin Convention Center • Cambria Organized by: William Byers, Mark VreekeRead more
Entrepreneurship & Investing in Early-Stage Chemical Companies Sunday, October 28, 2018, 2:30pm-6:30pm EDT Posted by cms_hailm This entrepreneurship and investing session will provide the opportunity for startup companies to present their companies for investment funding. Students will gain the opportunity to see and hear how “hard” technology companies are presented for investment which is distinctly different from the...Read more
Meet the Faculty Candidate Poster Session Sunday, October 28, 2018, 1:00pm-3:30pm EDT Posted by Cody Hirashima The "Meet-the-Faculty Candidate" poster session will provide a great opportunity for faculty, recruiters, and Department Chairs to speak directly with current graduate students and postdoctoral researchers who are seeking faculty positions.Read more
2018 AIChE Annual Meeting AIChE + Chemical Engineering: Today, Tomorrow & Leading the Future Sunday, October 28 - November 2, 2018, 12:30pm EDT Posted by Cody Hirashima The AIChE Annual Meeting is the premier educational forum for chemical engineers interested in innovation and professional growth. Academic and industry experts will cover wide range of topics relevant to cutting-edge research, new technologies, and emerging growth areas in chemical engineering.Read more
Workshop: Career Planning for Prospective Faculty Sunday, October 28, 2018, 10:00am-12:00pm EDT Posted by Cody Hirashima The transition to a faculty position can be a difficult process. This workshop is intended to help prepare prospective faculty prepare for the search process and successfully transition into an academic position. It will offer advice on identifying suitable career goals and specific objectives, and...Read more
Student Conference Event: MAC Real Talk - What's next with your ChemE Degree? Ticketed Event ($5) for Undergraduates Sunday, October 28, 2018, 9:30am-12:30pm EDT Posted by Michael Chee-Awai This speed mentoring event is just for our student members! The session will feature 2 short presentations by experienced chemical engineers who exemplify success along different career paths. This will be followed by an opportunity for students to speak informally with professional AIChE members...Read more
2018 AIChE Annual Meeting Management Division Programming Saturday, October 27-30, 2018, 3:45pm EDT Posted by Fernando Aguirre Management Division sessions and activities at the 2018 AIChE Annual Meeting take place from Saturday, October 27 to Tuesday, October 30, 2018.Read more
Check out a Diversity and Inclusivity Session at the 2018 AIChE Annual Meeting Saturday, October 27-30, 2018, 2:30pm EDT Posted by Sonja Bradfield
Super Science Saturday Saturday, October 27, 2018, 10:00am-3:00pm CDT Posted by Brandon Lithgoe Volunteers are needed to help run experiments and assist with set up and clean up, if anyone would like to be a part of this educational outreach or for any questions please contact education committee chair Erick Flores. You can volunteer for a couple of hours or stay the whole time if you would...Read more
Regenerative Engineering Society Event 2018 Saturday, October 27-28, 2018, 8:00am EDT Posted by cms_hailm We are pleased to announce that the Regenerative Engineering Society of AIChE presents this event that will cover a range of topics on regenerative engineering, stem cell engineering, and tissue engineering. For more information, visit the website below! Click Here to View More!Read more
[AIChE NorCal] Sand City Desalination Plant Tour (Monterey Region) & Dinner Join AIChE NorCal members and guests for a plant tour of a desalination plant. Friday, October 26, 2018, 2:30pm-7:30pm PDT Posted by Austin Lin // WHAT Join the American Institue of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) NorCal Section members & guests on a guided tour of the Sand City Desalination Plant (near Monterey, CA) with a tour led by Robert James, Plant Supervisor. We'll learn about the processes used in water desalinization and how it...Read more
October 2018 Meeting Thursday, October 25, 2018, 5:30pm CDT Posted by Brandon Lithgoe Topic: Steamloc Steam Traps + High School Grant Awards Speaker: Marc Froeyen, Steamloc Menu: Catered. Probably BBQ and vegetarian option. Tea and soft drink. Cost: $20 per person ($15 for members, $10 for students). PDH: One Hour Register ONLINE by Wednesday October 24, 5PM.Read more
Combined Heat and Power (CHP) to Chemical Facilities in the Rocky Mountain Region October 2018 Section Meeting Tuesday, October 23, 2018, 6:00pm-8:30pm MDT Posted by Laura Moes TOPIC: Combined Heat and Power (CHP) to Chemical Facilities in the Rocky Mountain Region SPEAKER: Dr. Fanxu Meng, Research Associate in Energy Production and Clean Energy Technology programs at Houston Advanced Research Center (HARC) DATE: Tuesday, October 23 (NOTE: 4th Tuesday) TIME: 6:00...Read more
VOTE! in the AIChE Virtual Local Section Elections Friday, October 19, 2018, 11:45pm HDT Posted by Paul Adamson In October, the Virtual Local Section will be electing a Chair, a Senior Vice Chair, a Vice Chair, a Treasurer, and two Directors for terms that will begin in 2019. Please review the candidate statements at the folowing link and vote: slate_of_aiche_vls_candidates_for_2019.pdf . In order to be...Read more
Third Friday Networking Lunch – October 2018 Friday, October 19, 2018, 11:30am-1:00pm CDT Posted by Talia Sanchez Speaker: Tabitha Laser Tabitha A. Laser is a Leadership Educator and Coach with almost three decades of operations and consulting experience for a variety of companies in the oil and gas, energy, chemicals, manufacturing, agriculture, construction, government, and medical industry sectors. Tabitha...Read more
AIChE Mid-South Local Section General Meeting Thursday, October 18, 2018, 6:15pm CDT Posted by Dan Hayes The next general meeting of the AIChE Mid-South Local Section will be held on Thursday, October 18, 2018 at the DuPont Nutrition and Health Soy Protein Isolate Plant. The program will consist of an overview of the soy protein isolate production process and a brief plant tour. You must be 18 years...Read more
Flameless Oxidation for Heating Ethylene Furnaces Thursday, October 18, 2018, 12:00pm-1:00pm EDT Posted by Paul Adamson Flameless Oxidation (FLOX®) is a combustion method which was invented and developed 30 years ago in Renningen, Germany. In this presentation Sebastian will provide an overview of the fundamental working principles and provide examples of burner installations in various industries. Image: ceramic...Read more
Section Officer Elections Wednesday, October 17, 2018, 6:30pm-8:00pm PDT Posted by Nicholas Jaegers Greetings CVS, Below you will find details regarding our upcoming meeting: Date: October 17, 2018 Time: 6:30 pm Location: Round Table Pizza, 1769 Leslie Rd, Richland, WA Please RSVP to njaegers@gmail.com by October 15 Topic: Section officer elections You are invited to join the section for our...Read more
October 2018 Meeting - Steamboat Speaker Building the First "Steamship" in History - John Laurence Busch Wednesday, October 17, 2018, 6:00pm-8:00pm CDT Posted by Travis Jackson John Laurence Busch talks about his book, "Steam Coffin: Captain Moses Rogers and The Steamship Savannah Break the Barrier", tailoring his discussion for chemical engineers. Make sure to attend as this will be a great presentation! And invite your friends because you'll be cool if you do. Location...Read more
Annual Membership Drive Fall Networking Event Wednesday, October 17, 2018, 5:00pm-7:00pm CDT Posted by Amanda Geither Join TGCS AIChE for our annual membership drive at Asiel’s! Meet & network with current and potential AIChE members. Learn about AIChE, and our numerous volunteer & leadership opportunities. Enjoy food & drinks provided by us! New hires, prospective members, co-ops/interns, and current...Read more
October 2018 Meeting Excel Wizardry Tuesday, October 16, 2018, 6:00pm-8:30pm EDT Posted by Jacob Lindler Bob Jones of Fulcrum Bioenergy will present tips and and tricks to perform useful analysis of large data sets in Microsoft Excel. The meeting will take place in Room 124 of Earle Hall, the Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering building. Come join us at 6 PM to meet other chemical engineers in the...Read more
Safe Drinking Water Response to a Large Chemical Fire Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 16, 2018, 5:30pm EDT Posted by Joshua Marteny Program: Ed Chescattie of PA DEP will give us a presentation on Safe Drinking Water Response to a Large Chemical Fire. Speaker Bio: Ed Chescattie is the Environmental Program Manager for the Division of Training, Technical and Financial Services in the Bureau of Safe Drinking Water, PA DEP. The...Read more
Building the First “Steamship” in History St. Louis AIChE Presentation Tuesday, October 16, 2018, 5:30pm-9:00pm CDT Posted by Robert Gale In 1807, a brilliant, creative, and controversial American by the name of Robert Fulton declared his intent to build an experimental “steamboat,” which would be used to initiate a continuous passenger service between New York City and Albany, New York. With the success of his North River Steam Boat...Read more
E-Trilogy: Celebrating Virginia Engineering - Past, Present and Future sponsored by the Peninsula Engineers Council (PEC) and the Richmond Joint Engineers Council (RJEC) Tuesday, October 16, 2018, 5:00pm-8:30pm EDT Posted by Rudolph Krack Welcome all engineers, spouses / friends Network with colleagues from Richmond and Hampton Roads Buffet dinner, free virtual golf with real clubs and balls Topic: History of water power and canals in Richmond Discover our engineering connections from the late 1700s to today Authors: Nathan Vernon...Read more
5th Conference on Constraint-Based Reconstruction and Analysis (COBRA 2018) Sunday, October 14-16, 2018, 7:00am PDT Posted by cms_seanl Established and new members of the COBRA community are invited to COBRA 2018 to discuss the latest developments in Constraint-Based Reconstruction and Analysis.Read more
Trivia Night Thursday, October 11, 2018, 5:30pm CDT Posted by Brandon Lithgoe Please join us for trivia night Thursday October 11 th at the Bengal Tap Room for trivia beginning at 5:30pm. We will meet with the LSU Chapter and test our trivia knowledge on both the chemical engineering related field and more. Food will be provided and a cash bar will be available. Please RSVP...Read more
Scantron Robotics Lunch & Learn Thursday, October 11, 2018, 11:30am-12:30pm CDT Posted by Amanda Geither Join TGCS AIChE and Scantron Robotics for lunch as Chris Kerr discusses the latest technology in robotics for the chemical industry. Enjoy lunch on us and earn 1 PDH credit hour!!! Date:Thursday, Oct. 11th, 2018 Time:11:30 am – 12:30 pm Location: Johnny Carino’s, 106 E TX-332 Lake Jackson, TX 77566...Read more
Scantron Robotics Lunch & Learn Thursday, October 11, 2018, 11:30am-12:30pm CDT Posted by Amanda Geither Join TGCS AIChE and Scantron Robotics for lunch as Chris Kerr discusses the latest technology in robotics for the chemical industry. Enjoy lunch on us and earn 1 PDH credit hour!!! Date:Thursday, Oct. 11th, 2018 Time:11:30 am – 12:30 pm Location: Johnny Carino’s, 106 E TX-332 Lake Jackson, TX 77566...Read more
Biomimicry – Inviting Nature @ Our Innovation & Design Table Tuesday, October 9, 2018, 6:00pm-7:30pm EDT Posted by Balamurali Sreedhar The October MMAIChE meeting will be co-sponsored by Midland Section of ACS and will feature France Guertin , Environment Footprint Solutions, The Dow Chemical Company speaking on: Biomimicry – Inviting Nature @ Our Innovation & Design Table When: Tuesday, October 9, 6:00 - 7:30 pm Where:...Read more
STS AIChE October 2018 Monthly Dinner Meeting Tuesday, October 9, 2018, 5:30pm-9:00pm CDT Posted by Talia Sanchez Oct 9, 2018 Dinner Presentation: Seeing Engineering Ethics in a New Way Please note that this Dinner event is in conjunction with 2018 SPTC conference Schedule 6:30PM - 6:45PM Social/Networking Time 6:45PM - 8:00PM Dinner and STS Announcements 8:15PM - 9:00PM Dinner Presentation/Speaker Speaker:...Read more
10th AIChE Southwest Process Technology Conference Tuesday, October 9-10, 2018, 12:30pm CDT Posted by Cody Hirashima The South Texas Section of the AIChE, in partnership with AIChE HQ, is hosting its Tenth Annual Southwest Regional Process Technology Conference. This conference highlights 8 core programming areas of chemical engineering, and 2 keynote addresses.Read more
Texas Industrial Energy Management Forum Tuesday, October 9, 2018, 9:30am-12:00pm CDT Posted by Talia Sanchez Texas Industrial Energy Management Forum, in conjunction with the AIChE SPTC Join us on October 9 for the Texas Industrial Energy Management Forum, to be held in conjunction with the AIChE Southwest Process Technology Conference in Galveston at the Moody Conference Center. The presentation titles...Read more
First Friday Networking Forum – October 2018 Friday, October 5, 2018, 11:30am-1:00pm CDT Posted by Talia Sanchez Speaker: Mr. Richard (Rick) B. Strait Ammonia is the one thread that passes through Rick Strait’s 40+ year career. He has had most every job in the business. Operations = Shift Supervisor to Management; Maintenance = Forman to Management; Engineering = Process Engineer to Director; Projects =...Read more
2nd Epigenetics and Bioengineering Conference (EpiBio 2018) Advancing our Interfaces with the Epigenome Thursday, October 4-6, 2018, 7:00am PDT Posted by cms_seanl Presented by the Society for Biological Engineering (SBE), EpiBio 2018 is a forum for engineers and scientists who are applying the tools and techniques of bioengineering to the area of epigenetics. Academic, clinical, and industrial researchers from several disciplines are invited to share their recent discoveries and developments, and the overarching goal of the conference is to shape the future of this emerging field.Read more
Student Co-op and Internship Presentation Competition Thursday, September 27, 2018, 9:00pm-10:00pm EDT Posted by Paul Adamson After much debate and review of the submitted abstracts, our five finalists will present their summer internship projects as our speakers for tonight’s meeting. Each finalist will have up to 10 minutes to present the results of their summer or co-op project and answer questions from our live...Read more
Meeting Announcement 9/27/2018 TOPO Distillery Tour Thursday, September 27, 2018, 6:30pm-9:30pm EDT Posted by Paul Woolverton The Eastern NC Section of AIChE invites you to join us for a tour of TOPO Distillery in Chapel Hill, hosted by Head Distiller George Dusek. A $20 fee is payable at the door and includes a tasting session! For details and to register go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/topo-distillery-tour-with-...Read more
Alief Career Day - Joint Event with SHPE Thursday, September 27, 2018, 6:00pm-8:00pm CDT Posted by Talia Sanchez Read more
Pennsy Supply Quarry Tour September 27, 2018 at 5 p.m. Thursday, September 27, 2018, 5:00pm EDT Posted by Joshua Marteny Our first meeting of the 2018-2019 year will be at Pennsy Supply's recently upgraded quarry in Annville, PA. The tour will be led by Brian Slevin, Operations Manager for the site. Schedule: Meet 5:00-5:15 Orientation/Safety 5:15-5:30 Tour 5:30 - 6:45 Dinner 7:00- ? We will eat at Babe's Grill House...Read more
3rd Bioengineering & Translational Medicine Conference Thursday, September 27-28, 2018, 7:00am EDT Posted by cms_seanl The 3rd Bioengineering & Translational Medicine Conference will bring together top researchers from academia and industry to discuss advances in the development, clinical and commercial translation of biological technologies.Read more
ExxonMobil/AIChE NCS - Howard University Wednesday, September 26, 2018, 6:00pm AST Posted by Lusmerlin Lantigua Members of the National Capital Section of AIChE, the Howard University Chapter of AIChE, and their Guests are invited to ExxonMobil/AIChE NCS - Howard University Each year, with the generous sponsorship of the ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company, AIChE-NCS presents an award to an...Read more
2018/2019 Season Kick Off Meeting Calling all Mid-Michigan Chemical Engineers Tuesday, September 25, 2018, 6:00pm-8:00pm EDT Posted by Balamurali Sreedhar Please join us for the 2018/2019 season kick off meeting! Come socialize with your fellow engineers and learn about the exciting programming offered this season by MMAIChE (Have a complimentary drink and hors d’oeuvres building companionship with others while gaining knowledge that will transform...Read more
6th CCPS China Conference on Process Safety Tuesday, September 25-27, 2018, 12:00pm CST Posted by Cody Hirashima Presented by the Center for Chemical Process Safety (CCPS) and China University of Petroleum. This conference aim to bring together more than 300 professionals, government, and academics in China to share advancements in process safety. The conference will be conducted via English and Chinese with simultaneous translation.Read more
YP September Social Event @ Buffalo Wild Wings in Katy Friday, September 21, 2018, 5:00pm-7:00pm CDT Posted by Trevor Rice On Friday, April 6th, the Young Professionals will be hosting a Social at Buffalo Wild Wings! Join us for some after-hours conversation, networking, and drinks provided by the Young Professionals. Feel free to bring your colleagues! Date: Friday, September 21st Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Location:...Read more
Third Friday Networking Lunch – September 2018 Friday, September 21, 2018, 11:30am-1:00pm CDT Posted by Talia Sanchez Speaker: Terry Suffredini Terry Suffredini, PE, is The Engineer’s Coach. After earning her degree in Chemical Engineering from UT-Austin, she spent more than 2 decades working in the environmental field. She later transitioned into process design and then into project management, where she now...Read more
Section Meeting Steve Beamer, Liqua-Tec LLC Thursday, September 20, 2018, 6:15pm-9:00pm EDT Posted by George Tyrian Mr. Beamer will present an overview of mixing principles, solution technology and dispersion. Liqua-Tec is a manufacturer's rep firm specializing in products for the chemical process industry.Read more
September 2018 Meeting Thursday, September 20, 2018, 5:30pm CDT Posted by Brandon Lithgoe Topic: Canned Motor Pumps Speaker: Keith Yutzy- Teikoku USA Cost: $20 per person ($15 AIChE members, $10 students) PDH Credit: One Hour Please RSVP by Wednesday, September 19.Read more
Tour of Nuclear Simulator at Berwick Power Plant Susquehanna Steam Electric Station Simulator Thursday, September 20, 2018, 5:30pm-7:30pm EDT Posted by Timothy Raymond American Institute of Chemical Engineers https://www.aiche.org/community/sites/local-sections/central-pennsylvania Central Pennsylvania Section September Meeting Tour of Susquehanna Steam Electric Station Simulator (Berwick Nuclear Power Plant) https://www.nrc.gov/info-finder/reactors/susq1.html...Read more
Conference on Cell Therapies and Bioengineering Thursday, September 20-22, 2018, 7:00am PDT Posted by cms_seanl We are excited to present the first conference on Cell Therapies and Bioengineering. This conference will highlight new and upcoming research in this field such as CAR T cell therapies, TCR T cells, Immune cells other than conventional T cells, challenges and opportunities for cell therapies for solid tumors, synthetic biology for cellular immunotherapy, and many more! Stay tuned for registration to open shortly!Read more
AIChE - CVS September Meeting Research on Energy Use in Pumping Systems Wednesday, September 19, 2018, 6:30pm-7:30pm PDT Posted by Nicholas Jaegers Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin-...Read more
Colorado Bureau of Investigation Forensic Tour & Presentation September 2018 Section Meeting Tuesday, September 18, 2018, 6:30pm-8:30pm MDT Posted by Laura Moes We are excited to have David Maloney, and the Colorado Bureau of Investigations open their doors to the AIChE and give us a behind the scenes presentation and tour of their forensic lab at their Arvada facility. Presenter: David Maloney, Laboratory Manager Date: Tuesday, September 18 Time: 6:30...Read more
September 2018 Meeting - Harvesters Volunteering Tuesday, September 18, 2018, 6:00pm-8:00pm CDT Posted by Travis Jackson Come out to Harvesters and join us as we make a difference in our community! Date: Tuesday, September 18th, 2018 Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Location: Harvesters Community Food Network 3801 Topping Ave Kansas City, MO 64129 Friends and Family are welcome to come as well! Please click here to RSVP.Read more
63rd Annual Safety in Ammonia Plants and Related Facilities Symposium Sunday, September 16-20, 2018, 12:00pm EDT Posted by Cody Hirashima A century of ammonia synthesis technology - with an emphasis on continual progress in ammonia plant safety - is the theme of AIChE’s 63rd Annual Safety in Ammonia Plants and Related Facilities Symposium. Experts from around the world will discuss the latest advances related to the safe production and use of ammonia, case studies, and lessons learned.Read more
ExxonMobil/NCS-AIChE University of Maryland Student Award Dinner Tuesday, September 11, 2018, 6:30pm AST Posted by Lusmerlin Lantigua Each year, with the generous sponsorship of the ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company, AIChE-NCS presents an award to an outstanding student at each of our local universities' chemical engineering programs, Howard University and the University of Maryland, College Park. This upcoming event...Read more
September 2018 Meeting Chemical Engineering in the Pulp and Paper Industries Tuesday, September 11, 2018, 6:00pm-8:00pm EDT Posted by Jacob Lindler Pam Jordan will present “Pulp & Paper – We Use ChEs, Too”, an overview of unit operations in the kraft pulping and chemical recovery processes as well as current business trends in the pulp and paper industry. We all use various types of paper every day, but even as chemical engineers, how...Read more
First Friday Networking Forum – September 2018 Friday, September 7, 2018, 11:30am-1:00pm CDT Posted by Talia Sanchez Speaker: Sagar Sarsani Dr. Sagar Sarsani is currently a Staff Scientist in Engineering Sciences Department in Corporate Research & Development at SABIC Technology Center (Sugarland, TX). He obtained his Bachelor’s in Chemical Engineering from IIT Bombay, followed by an MS and PhD in Chemical...Read more
Resume Writing Workshop LSU Student Section Thursday, September 6, 2018, 6:00pm-7:30pm CDT Posted by Brandon Lithgoe The LSU AIChE Student Section is hosting a resume writing workshop and requests that ChemE professionals assist. Please contact our Chair Donna Bryant by August 15 if you can help, or if you would like more information.Read more
STS AIChE September 2018 Monthly Dinner Meeting Thursday, September 6, 2018, 5:30pm-9:30pm CDT Posted by Talia Sanchez September 6, 2018 Dinner Presentation: North America: A future LNG superpower? Schedule 5:30PM - 6:30PM Workshops 6:00PM - 6:30PM Social/Networking Time 6:30PM - 7:20PM Dinner and STS Announcements 7:30PM - 8:30PM Dinner Presentation/Speaker Abstract In less than a decade, the shale revolution has...Read more
STS AIChE September 2018 Monthly Dinner Meeting - Workshops Thursday, September 6, 2018, 5:30pm-6:30pm CDT Posted by Talia Sanchez Workshop I Title: Are you setting up your control system to manage vessel levels correctly? Abstract: Process Level controllers often fail to be optimized correctly for the use cases in our processes. This workshop will explain why level control is different from other control loops. We will share...Read more
St. Louis Distillery Tour Tuesday, September 4, 2018, 5:00pm-8:00pm CDT Posted by Robert Gale They founded St. Louis Distillery to push the envelope of artisan distilling with the intent to produce absolutely smooth, ultra-pure vodkas. Hand crafted in the heart of the Midwest, the distillers of Cardinal Sin Vodka and Cardinal Sin Starka have gone to great lengths choosing the finest...Read more
Richmond Flying Squirrels basell Tuesday, August 28, 2018, 5:30pm-9:30pm EDT Posted by Rudolph Krack Join the Tidewater Virginia AIChE local section to see the Richmond Flying Squirrels in action against the Reading Fighting Phils at the Diamond on the Boulevard in Richmond. Our tickets are in section 104, on the right field side, just past the Flying Squirrels dugout, and in front of the Team...Read more
August 2018 Meeting - Lunch Technical Presentation NextGen Agriculture Monday, August 27, 2018, 11:30am-1:00pm CDT Posted by Travis Jackson Come feed your stomach and your brain at Bristol Seafood Grill. We will enjoy lunch and hear from our speakers, Kim Lovan and Zack Olson, co-founders of NextGen Agriculture! NextGen Agriculture is a growth initiative at Black & Veatch, born out of an internal innovation incubator which looks to...Read more
Third Friday Networking Lunch – August 2018 Friday, August 17, 2018, 11:30am-1:00pm CDT Posted by Talia Sanchez Speaker Mr. Michael Foggia is currently the Business Development and Marketing Manager, for Process Combustion Corp in Pittsburg, Pa. He spent 25+ years with Rohm & Haas (now Dow) working in the Specialty Chemicals group, focusing on new product and process commercialization, technical service/...Read more
August 2018 Webinar: Atomically Precise Manufacturing David Forrest, Ph. D., Technology Manager, Department of Energy’s Advanced Manufacturing Office (AMO) Thursday, August 16, 2018, 9:00pm-10:00pm EDT Posted by Paul Adamson Atomically Precise Manufacturing (APM) refers to newly emerging capabilities to produce materials and devices that are virtually defect-free. Atomically precise products will provide game- changing advances in energy applications and beyond. The presentation will describe the Dept. of Energy...Read more
August 2018 Third Thursday Thursday, August 16, 2018, 6:00pm-8:00pm EDT Posted by Rudolph Krack There will be a Tidewater local section board meeting, followed by a social gathering. River City Roll is a relatively new venue in Richmond, opening in 2017. From their website: " River City Roll is Richmond, Virginia’s boutique bowling alley, featuring elevated cuisine from our new American...Read more
August 2018 Safety & Health Division Virtual Meeting Safety & Health Division Virtual Meeting! Thursday, August 16, 2018, 9:30am EDT Posted by Jing Chen Mark your calendars for August 16 from 9:30 to 11:00 AM US Eastern time: Safety & Health Division Virtual Meeting! When: Thursday, August 16, 2018 from 9:30-11:00 AM EDTRead more
AIChE - CVS August Webinar Algae – The New Green Crude Wednesday, August 15, 2018, 6:30pm-8:00pm PDT Posted by Nicholas Jaegers Algae provides one solution to help the US reduce its dependence on foreign oil and create new green jobs. Algae oil is renewable, does not affect the food channel and consumes CO2. It can be made into jet fuel, biodiesel, biogasoline and bioplastics. Algae biomass can be made into many different...Read more
St. Louis Section Family Picnic EVENT CANCELLED Tuesday, August 14, 2018, 4:30pm-8:30pm CDT Posted by Robert Gale THE PICNIC HAS BEEN CANCELLED. To those who signed up, our apologies. To those who did not sign up, you would have missed a good time. Join your fellow AIChE local section members to celebrate the end of a good year with a BBQ picnic. We will cater the picnic with Bandanas BBQ (Pork and Beef),...Read more
2nd Natural Gas Utilization Workshop Chemistry, Technology, and Deployment of Natural Gas based Chemicals, Fuels, and Energy Systems Sunday, August 12-14, 2018, 6:00pm CDT Posted by Cody Hirashima AIChE’s Center for Energy Initiatives (CEI) is hosting a consensus-building workshop on Aug. 12-14, 2018 in College Station, TX. This workshop brings together leaders in downstream natural gas conversion across industry, academia and government to discuss various perspectives on hurdles to technology implementation. Topics will focus on novel advances in natural gas conversion. The goal of each session will be to call out high potential leads that have emerged or may emerge in each area along with key enablers to facilitate continued progress.Read more
First Friday Networking Forum – August 2018 Friday, August 3, 2018, 11:30am-1:00pm CDT Posted by Phillip Purpich Topic: Managing New Technology Risk- A DNV GL Technology Qualification (TQ) Process New concepts and technology are vital for any industry to meet ever more challenging requirements for process and production. However, when new technology is deployed, whether with novel equipment or standard...Read more
STS Young Professionals - Astros vs Rangers Outing Friday, July 27, 2018, 7:00pm-10:00pm CDT Posted by Trevor Rice The AIChE STS Young Professionals group invites you to a night out at the Houston Astros game on Friday, July 27th! The game against the Texas Rangers starts at 7:00 PM at Minute Maid Park. The cost of attending is only $25 per person, which covers your game seat. You are more than welcome to bring...Read more
STS Young Professionals - Astros vs Rangers Outing Friday, July 27, 2018, 7:00pm-10:00pm CDT Posted by Phillip Purpich The AIChE STS Young Professionals group invites you to a night out at the Houston Astros game on Friday, July 27th! The game against the Texas Rangers starts at 7:00 PM at Minute Maid Park. The cost of attending is only $25 per person, which covers your game seat. You are more than welcome to bring...Read more
AIChE Mid-South Section General Meeting - 7/26/2018 Thursday, July 26, 2018, 6:30pm-8:30pm CDT Posted by Dan Hayes HOLD THE DATE for the next general meeting of the AIChE Mid-South Local Section. Details on presentation topic and dinner cost to follow shortly. Agenda as follows. 6:30 - Social / Networking Time 7:00 - Dinner 7:30 - Technical Presentation Contact Dan Hayes ( dan.hayes@dupont.com ) for additional...Read more
Third Friday Networking Lunch – July 2018 Friday, July 20, 2018, 11:30am-1:00pm CDT Posted by Phillip Purpich Speaker: Jed Anderson Esq Mr. Anderson is recognized nationally and regionally as a leading expert in the areas of air quality and climate change law. He was formerly with the nationally prestigious law firms of Baker Botts, and Vinson & Elkins, and “of counsel” to the law firm of Bracewell...Read more
Distillery Tour & Summer Social Hidden Still Spirits Wednesday, July 18, 2018, 4:45pm EDT Posted by Joshua Marteny Join us for an iconic summer evening of camaraderie over a couple rounds at one of PA’s premier craft distilleries! Located in the heart of Lebanon County PA, Hidden Still Spirits continues the long history of distilling spirits, which can be dated back to 1753. In December 2014, Hidden Still...Read more
AIChE - CVS July Webinar Right from the Start: Mistakes to Avoid While Planning Capital Projects Tuesday, July 17, 2018, 6:30pm-8:00pm PDT Posted by Nicholas Jaegers Proper planning of capital projects is critical to final outcome. To achieve a project’s goals with respect to cost, schedule, quality, and operation, project teams must deliver a high quality conceptual design and project plan. This webinar starts with an overview of current best practices and...Read more
July 2018 Meeting - Trivia Trivia Night at Charlie Hooper's Monday, July 16, 2018, 6:00pm-8:00pm CDT Posted by Travis Jackson Join us for our annual trivia night at Charlie Hooper's on Monday, July 16th from 6pm to 8pm! The entry fee is $5 per person. Second place gets their entry fee back, and first place gets the rest of the prize money. We'll provide some appetizers as well, so encourage your friends to form a team...Read more
AIChE/ACS Summer BBQ Picnic Friday, July 13, 2018, 5:00pm-8:00pm PDT Posted by Nicholas Jaegers We welcome you to join the local sections of AIChE and ACS for our annual joint barbecue. Please stop by to relax at a fun, politics-free social event with food, beverages, desserts, and music. To help contribute to the festivities, we ask that you bring a side dish or dessert as well as lawn...Read more
June 2018 Meeting - Speaker Series #3 Dr. Lance Lobban, Professor of Chemical Engineering at the University of Oklahoma Tuesday, June 19, 2018, 6:00pm-8:00pm CDT Posted by Travis Jackson The KC Local Section is finishing the 2018 Speaker Series: ChemE Comes to Life! Join us at Brio in June as we continue to explore the impact of chemical engineering on the living world around us. We'll hear from speakers who have brought together the worlds of chemical engineering and biology in...Read more
June 2018 Meeting - Speaker Series #3 Dr. Lance Lobban, Professor of Chemical Engineering at the University of Oklahoma Tuesday, June 19, 2018, 6:00pm-8:00pm CDT Posted by Travis Jackson The KC Local Section is finishing the 2018 Speaker Series: ChemE Comes to Life! Join us at Brio in June as we continue to explore the impact of chemical engineering on the living world around us. We'll hear from speakers who have brought together the worlds of chemical engineering and biology in...Read more
Third Friday Networking Lunch – June 2018 Friday, June 15, 2018, 11:30am-1:00pm CDT Posted by Phillip Purpich Topic: Patents and Intellectual Property: From Invention to Value Most chemical engineers are aware of patents but the details of getting from invention to realizing value can be elusive. This talk will cover many of the aspects of the patent process and how to use patents to create value. First it...Read more
AIChE - CVS June Webinar Introduction to Surfactants Tuesday, June 12, 2018, 6:30pm-8:00pm PDT Posted by Nicholas Jaegers This session is a basic introduction to the types of surfactants found in industry, their properties, and how those properties translate into improved performance in specific applications. Surfactants can be found in a wide range of products we use every day such as personal care products, cleaners...Read more
Brewery and Distillery Tour Joint event with National Capital local section Saturday, June 9, 2018, 10:00am-2:00pm EDT Posted by Rudolph Krack ABOUT THE TOURS Attendees will tour the Adventure Brewing Co. facility and learn the basics of the brewing process from start to finish. Participants will have the opportunity to sample the four year-round beers as well as seasonal beers. Sample beers straight from the tanks as you learn how to...Read more
AIChE and ACS - Savanah River Section June Joint-Event: Tour of Starbucks Soluble Products Plant Friday, June 8, 2018, 1:00pm-3:00pm EDT Posted by Jeffrey Pike This comprehensive tour will take about 90 minutes. This event requires an early reservation date, so please reserve as early as possible if you are interested in participating. It will be easier to cancel a reserved spot than add one. Please RSVP by May 18 by submitting your reservation to james...Read more
[AIChE NorCal] Professional Progress Award Dinner in Walnut Creek June 7, 6:30pm Join NorCal members for our last section meeting of the fiscal year and celebrate the recipient of the NorCal's Professional Progress Award winner! Thursday, June 7, 2018, 6:30pm-8:30pm PDT Posted by Austin Lin **REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED FOR THIS EVENT** Join the AIChE NorCal Leadership Team and other AIChE professionals like yourself to close out our 2017-18 Fiscal Year with a celebration of one of AIChE NorCal's top professional awards, the Professional Progress Award, given annually to a...Read more
2018 Process Development Symposium Applying New Technologies in Process Development Tuesday, June 5-7, 2018, 12:30pm CDT Posted by Cody Hirashima The 2018 Process Development Symposium (PDS) is a place to exchange wisdom, knowledge, tips, and personal experiences in the development and scale-up of chemical and related processes. PDS provides an opportunity for process development professionals from all across the country to discuss their experiences with novel and innovative technologies to trigger radical changes in next-generation processes development and operations. This symposium, planned jointly between AIChE and its Process Development Division, is held annually in early June. This year’s symposium will take place in Oak Brook, IL on June 5-7.Read more
2018 Synthetic Biology: Engineering, Evolution & Design (SEED) Sunday, June 3-7, 2018, 3:00pm MST Posted by cms_seanl SEED 2018 will focus on advances in science, technology, applications, and related investments in the field of synthetic biology. This year's theme will be "synthetic biology at the leading edge of massive DNA synthesis, editing, and decoding.”Read more
2018 Annual STS-AIChE Houston Ship Channel Trip Saturday, June 2, 2018, 6:00pm-7:30pm CDT Posted by Phillip Purpich REGISTRATION CLOSED -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SECURITY NOTICE Because of the increased security requirements at Port Houston, the annual STS-AIChE Houston Ship Channel Trip is subject to cancellation at the last minute by Port...Read more
First Friday Networking Forum – June 2018 Friday, June 1, 2018, 11:30am-1:00pm CDT Posted by Phillip Purpich Topic: The Future Price of Oil: A Perspective In mid-2014, the price of oil began a precipitous drop from about $110/bbl Brent to a low of about $30/bbl in the beginning of 2016. It has since partially recovered -- averaging $66-67/bbl over the past 3 months. This dramatic drop and partial recovery...Read more
Draft Witherspoon Distillery Tour Friday, May 25, 2018, 1:30pm-4:00pm CDT Posted by James Kale McCreary Click here to download the flyer for the event Registration Fee: $20 (100% of your registration fee will be used to cover your admission cost) Event Description : We are excited to have found a “learn and have fun” plant tour that we are sure everyone will enjoy. Your significant other will be...Read more
Proctor & Gamble Plant Tour Thursday, May 24, 2018, 5:00pm-8:00pm CDT Posted by Robert Gale P&G St. Louis produces nearly $1B of P&G sales in our home care business each year. We manufacture a variety of Cascade products (powders, gel, and action packs) Mr. Clean, Swiffer Wet Jet, and Febreze products. The plant itself has been in operation for just over 90 years. We employ...Read more
May 2018 Meeting - Speaker Series #2 Nathan Dormer, VP of R&D at Orbis BIosciences Tuesday, May 22, 2018, 6:00pm-8:00pm CDT Posted by Travis Jackson Join us for the the second event of 2018's Speaker Series! On Tuesday, May 22nd from 6pm to 8pm at Brio Tuscan Grille on the Plaza, Nathan Dormer, VP of R&D at Orbis BIosciences, will be presenting. He has a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering and a PhD in bioengineering, both from the...Read more
Career Panel & Scholarship Presentation Tuesday, May 22, 2018, 5:00pm-8:30pm EDT Posted by Joshua Marteny Meeting Summary: Please consider joining us at this signature event as we continue our annual tradition of awarding scholarships to local high school students interested in careers related to chemical engineering! As an added bonus, a panel featuring four Susquehanna Local Section members will...Read more
AIChE - CVS May Webinar Tapping into the Chemistry of Beer and Brewing Friday, May 18, 2018, 6:30pm-8:00pm PDT Posted by Nicholas Jaegers This webinar puts the complexity of malting and brewing into readily accessible terms. Anyone interested in understanding the journey from grain, hops and yeast through to the world’s favorite alcoholic beverage will gain a new appreciation for the skill that goes into making a product with such...Read more
Under the Radar Brewery Tour & Social Event Friday, May 18, 2018, 6:00pm-8:00pm CDT Posted by Trevor Rice Come join us at Under the Radar brewery in Midtown, Friday May 18, 2018 at 6:00 pm. We'll be shown the brewing equipment and lively discussions with the head brewer. After the tour, we'll sample the available beers and later the Young Professionals will be hosting a Happy Hour! Join us for some...Read more
4th AGM meeting at LT3@NUS Friday, May 18, 2018, 5:30pm-6:15pm +08 Posted by Praveen Linga The 4th AGM of the AIChE Singapore Local Section will be held in LT3@NUS on May18, 2018 (5:30-6:15pm) along the sidelines of the AIChE Singpaore Local Section Annual Conference. All are welcome to attend. Please RSVP to praveen.linga@nus.edu.sg by May 16th if you are attending.Read more
Third Friday Process Networking Forum – May 2018 Friday, May 18, 2018, 11:30am-1:00pm CDT Posted by Phillip Purpich Speaker: Cody D. Rosier Cody Rosier, an HS&E Corporate Director at Zalemo, oversees Health, Safety and Environmental programs, Health, Safety and Environmental compliance, safety managers, safety technicians and corporate initiatives across the United States and abroad. Cody has worked in a...Read more
AIChE PEAK Leadership Workshop Providing Effective & Knowledgeable (PEAK) Leadership Friday, May 18, 2018, 9:00am-3:00pm EDT Posted by Balamurali Sreedhar Providing Effective & Knowledgeable (PEAK) Leadership Workshop Center for PEAK Leadership American Institute of Chemical Engineers Friday May 18, 2018 // 9 am – 3 pm Dow Chemical Bldg 1790 Rm 172 // 633 Washington St, Midland MI (Location may be subject to change) Free for AIChE members,...Read more
Srping 2018 Seminar Earn 8 PDH! Friday, May 18, 2018, 8:00am-5:00pm CDT Posted by Brandon Lithgoe Combustion Technology plus Ethics MORNING SESSION: Thermal Oxidation Technologies / NOx Minimization / Flameless Thermal Oxidation Technologies / Bio Oxidation AFTERNOON SESSION: New Flare Compliance Regulations for Refineries / Flare Monitoring Technologies / Engineering Ethics ONLINE REGISTRATION...Read more
Mid-Michigan AIChE Spring Banquet 2018 Wednesday, May 16, 2018 [RSVP by May 12] Wednesday, May 16, 2018, 5:30pm-8:45pm EDT Posted by Balamurali Sreedhar Remember to RSVP by May 12! Mid-Michigan AIChE to Hold Spring Banquet Featuring Guest Speaker Mark Weick Mark your calendar! The Mid-Michigan Section of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) cordially invites you to attend the annual Spring Banquet on Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at the...Read more
May 16th: Young Professionals Mixer for Spring 2018 Wednesday, May 16, 2018, 5:30pm-7:30pm AST Posted by Lusmerlin Lantigua Join fellow members of the AIChE - National Capital Section (NCS) for a Young Professionals networking mixer! Both young and experienced professionals in the DC-Metro area are encouraged to attend to make lasting connections. Additionally, meet the NCS Executive Committee to learn about upcoming...Read more
Meeting Announcement 5-16-18 Novo Nordisk Plant Tour Wednesday, May 16, 2018, 5:15pm EDT Posted by Paul Woolverton Our Eastern NC AIChE Section has lined up a tour of Novo Nordisk Diabetes Finished Products on Wednesday, May 16th - see the meeting announcement below. Note that the dinner/presentation starts at 5:30 PM, but please arrive 10-15 minutes early to register/badge in. Also note that closed-toe shoes...Read more
Outlook for LA Chemical Industry Lunch Meeting w/ Louisiana Engineering Society Wednesday, May 16, 2018, 11:30am CDT Posted by Paul Prados Please save the date for our next lunch meeting, which will be shared with the Louisiana Engineering Society (LES). More information on the meeting is below. Date/time: May 16, 11:30 AM Location: Cava Restaurant, 789 Harrison Avenue Speaker name: Gregory Bowser, President of the Louisiana Chemical...Read more
"Dinner and Discover" with Manny Ehrlich of the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) May 2018 Section Meeting Tuesday, May 15, 2018, 6:00pm-8:30pm MDT Posted by Laura Moes AIChE is teaming up with American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) to present a "Dinner and Discover" with Manny Ehrlich of the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB). We are honored to have Manny Ehrlich, CSB commissioner/board member fly in from Washington DC to present on...Read more
May 2018 Social Sierra Nevada Brewery Private Tour for WSC Chapter of AIChE Saturday, May 12, 2018, 2:00pm-5:00pm EDT Posted by Constanze Walker This event will be on a Saturday afternoon and requires an advance purchase through the Eventbrite website. Tours are limited to 15 people - if more people would like to attend then we will add additional tour groups. Please sign up direclty through the Eventbrite website. (Click on the link...Read more
2018 AIChE NorCal Symposium "Opportunities and Challenges in Process Scale Up" Friday, May 11, 2018, 9:00am-2:00pm PDT Posted by Nathan Hanna Join AIChE NorCal for our 56th Annual Symposium focusing on some of the challenges and opportunities in process scale up. We invite you to hear insights from professionals in industry and academia, honor our student and service award winners, and network with fellow NorCal chemical engineers. Time...Read more
AIChE-ACS Joint May Event A Night at the Park: Greenjackets Baseball Game at the New SRP Park Thursday, May 10, 2018, 7:00pm-10:00pm EDT Posted by Jeffrey Pike You are invited to near end of our program year to a fun and relaxing night at the new SRP park in North Augusta to watch some baseball and enjoy the fellowship of other engineers and chemists. Ticket price: $8. Optional food voucher available for $6 (includes hot dog, chips and a drink – $10 value...Read more
Coates Award Banquet 2018 Recipient: Jimmy Orr Wednesday, May 9, 2018, 6:00pm CDT Posted by Brandon Lithgoe Please join us in celebration of Jimmy Orr, recipient of the 2018 Charles E. Coates Memorial Award. Jimmy's talk is titled: "Reminisce About Changes in the Chemical Engineering Workplace (1975-2018)." Menu: Buffet: Baked fish, pork loin, roasted potatoes, steamed vegetables, salad, rolls, dessert...Read more
Richmond Flying Squirrels baseball Tuesday, May 8, 2018, 6:30pm-9:30pm EDT Posted by Rudolph Krack Join the Tidewater Virginia AIChE local section to see the Richmond Flying Squirrels in action against the Akron Rubber Ducks at the Diamond on the Boulevard in Richmond. Our tickets are in Flagstop Party deck, section 211 in the upper deck, next to the press box on the left field side. Twenty four...Read more
May 4th – First Friday Networking Lunch Friday, May 4, 2018, 11:30am-1:00pm CDT Posted by Phillip Purpich The next STS-AIChE First Friday Networking Lunch (FFNL) will be held on Friday, May 4th from 11:30AM -1:00PM at the Wyndham Houston West Energy Corridor Park Restaurant and Grill (14703 Park Row Dr, Houston, TX 77079). The restaurant is located on the east side of the hotel and there is designated...Read more
STS AIChE May 2018 Monthly Dinner Meeting - Workshops Thursday, May 3, 2018, 5:30pm-6:30pm CDT Posted by Phillip Purpich Workshop I Title : Evaluating valve condition: a part of any safe and efficient operation Speaker : Steven Obermann, Todd Harrison Abstract : : We will be presenting Metso’s thoughts on measuring and monitoring the behavior of the lowly control valve. Often the control valve assets are found to be...Read more
STS AIChE May 2018 Monthly Dinner Meeting Thursday, May 3, 2018, 5:30pm-9:30pm CDT Posted by Phillip Purpich May 3, 2018 Dinner Presentation: Better Decisions Faster: Simple Things Can Reduce Incidents and Improve Operator Performance Schedule 5:30PM - 6:30PM Workshops 6:00PM - 7:00PM Social/Networking Time 7:00PM - 8:00PM Dinner and STS Announcements 8:15PM - 9:00PM Dinner Presentation/Speaker Abstract...Read more
Meeting Announcement 4-26-18 Industry 4.0 and the Chemical Industry's Future & AIChE Priority Initiatives Thursday, April 26, 2018, 5:30pm EDT Posted by Paul Woolverton Dr. Billy B. Bardin, Global Operations Technology Director for The Dow Chemical Company and a member of the national AIChE Board of Directors, will give a presentation on "Industry 4.0 and the Chemical Industry's Future & AIChE Priority Initiatives". Please come hear Billy on Thursday, April...Read more
April 2018 Meeting - Speaker Series #1 Dr. Juan Araque, Professor at Benedictine College Tuesday, April 24, 2018, 6:00pm-8:00pm CDT Posted by Travis Jackson Join us for the the first event of 2018's Speaker Series, BioAtBrio! On Tuesday, April 24th from 6pm to 8pm at Brio Tuscan Grille on the Plaza, Dr. Juan Araque, professor at Benedictine College, will present his research on ionic liquids and will discuss some of the potential chemical engineering...Read more
2018 AIChE Spring Meeting Management Division Programming Tuesday, April 24, 2018, 8:00am-9:00pm EDT Posted by Fernando Aguirre All Management Division sessions and activities at the 2018 AIChE Spring Meeting will take place on Tuesday, April 24, 2018.Read more
2018 Spring National Meeting Fellows Breakfast Tuesday, April 24, 2018, 6:30am-9:00am EDT Posted by John O'Connell Photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/chenected/albums/72157690520242630 Agenda: 6:30 Coffee & Fellowship 7:30 Greetings and Welcome 7:35 Remembrance of our Departed Colleagues 7:40 Introduction & Presentation of New Fellow Pins & Plaques 8:00 Reports: AIChE Leadership, FC Leadership,...Read more
Advancing Inclusiveness at 2018 Spring Meeting Monday, April 23-24, 2018, 2:30pm EDT Posted by Sonja Bradfield
F&PD at the 2018 Spring Meeting and 14th Global Congress on Process Safety Sunday, April 22-26, 2018, 12:00pm EDT Posted by Cody Hirashima Join your fellow F&PD members and colleagues and enjoy the Fuels & Petrochemicals events at the 2018 Spring Meeting and 14th Global Congress on Process Safety!Read more
8th World Congress on Particle Technology Orlando World Center Marriott, Orlando, FL Sunday, April 22-26, 2018, 8:00am EDT Posted by Madhusudhan Kodam Held every 4 years since its inception in 1990, the World Congress on Particle Technology is intended to stimulate discussions on the forefront of research in particle science and technology. The 8th World Congress on Particle Technology (WCPT8) was held in Orlando in conjunction with the 2018...Read more
2018 Ethylene Producers' Committee Conference Orlando Marriott World Center Sunday, April 22-26, 2018, 8:00am EDT Posted by Gregory Yeo http://www.aiche.org/conferences/aiche-spring-meeting-and-global-congres...Read more
2018 Spring Meeting and 14th Global Congress on Process Safety Sunday, April 22-26, 2018, 8:00am EDT Posted by Cody Hirashima The AIChE Spring Meeting is the year’s key technical conference for practicing chemical engineers. A wide range of subjects relevant to the current needs of industry is covered. Plus, GCPS covers the critical needs of process safety practitioners more broadly and deeply than any other conference. Spring will be held in Orlando, in conjunction with the 8th World Congress on Particle Technology.Read more
Celebration of Science Saturday, April 21, 2018, 11:00am-3:00pm PDT Posted by Nicholas Jaegers We would like to welcome you all to attend the Celebration of Science coming up on April 21st at John Dam Plaza in Richland, WA. CVS will be hosting a booth from 11am to 3pm. Please stop by to say hello, enjoy the "slime" and materials activities, and view the other booths at the event. If you are...Read more
Third Friday Process Networking Forum – April 2018 Friday, April 20, 2018, 11:30am-1:00pm CDT Posted by Phillip Purpich Speaker: Margaret A. Johnson, P.E. Margaret grew up in Detroit, Michigan, and moved to Texas immediately after graduating from Michigan State University with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering. Her experience ranges from engineering and management in the electric power industry to sales and...Read more
April 2018 Meeting Thursday, April 19, 2018, 5:30pm CDT Posted by Brandon Lithgoe Topic: All you would like to know about pumps Speaker: Kyle Dugas, PPE Cost: No Cost. Meal courtesy of PPE. Reservations: Please make your reservation with chapter secretary, Chelsea Bourdon , by 5:00 PM on Tuesday, April 17. No reservations required. Bring a friend. PDH: One HourRead more
Liquid Mixing Demonstration at Philadelphia Mixing Solutions April meeting Wednesday, April 18, 2018, 5:30pm EDT Posted by Joshua Marteny Philadelphia Mixing Solutions 1221 E Main Street Palmyra, PA 17078 United States Meeting Summary: Bob Dowd, Jason Giacomelli, and Ben Boyer, all part of the Process Technology Team at Philadelphia Mixing Solutions Ltd. (PMSL), will give us a presentation tour of their R&D mixing facility. In...Read more
Film Viewing - An Inconvenient Sequel – Truth to Power April 2018 Section Meeting Wednesday, April 18, 2018, 5:00pm-9:30pm MDT Posted by Laura Moes We are co-sponsoring a screening of the movie "An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power" followed by a panel discussion, with the Colorado Environmental Management Society (CEMS). Come and meet the engineering, scientific, legal, and regulatory professionals of CEMS and learn about the current...Read more
STEAM COFFIN – Building the First “Steamship” in History Tuesday, April 17, 2018, 6:00pm-7:30pm EDT Posted by Balamurali Sreedhar STEAM COFFIN – Building the First “Steamship” in History Tuesday, April 17th from 6:00 to 7:30 pm At MSU St Andrews (next to the Grace A. Dow Library) (former Michigan Molecular Institute) 1910 S St Andrews Rd, Midland, MI 48640 Complimentary sandwiches will be available, first come, and first...Read more
April Section Meeting Charles (Doug) Bush, Plant Manager, Ameresco’s Department of Energy Savannah River Site Biomass Cogeneration Thursday, April 12, 2018, 6:00pm-8:00pm EDT Posted by Jeffrey Pike Please RSVP by April 10 by sending name to james.laurinat@srnl.doe.gov . 6:00-6:30 Reception/social 6:30-7:15 Dinner 7:15 to 8:00 Presentation Ameresco operates a tire recycling facility in Jackson, SC as well as the bio-mass electricity-steam cogeneration plant at the DOE Savannah River Site (SRS...Read more
Happy Hour Networking Event Co-Hosted with the LSU Student Section Thursday, April 12, 2018, 5:30pm CDT Posted by Brandon Lithgoe This event will include a financial planning presentation by Compass Capital Management. All are welcome!Read more
2018 UC Chemical Engineering Senior Design Expostion Thursday, April 12, 2018, 5:00pm-7:00pm EDT Posted by Stephen Thiel Every year the Chemical Engineering seniors at the University of Cincinnati present their senior design projects in a poster forum, the Senior Design Exposition. AIChE-OVS co-sponsors this event, providing judges and awards. This year's event will be held on April 12, 2018 from 5-7 pm on the 4th...Read more
AIChE - CVS April Webinar The Dow Chemical Story Wednesday, April 11, 2018, 6:30pm-8:00pm PDT Posted by Nicholas Jaegers The Dow Chemical Story Dow Chemical was founded in 1897 by Herbert Henry Dow. Learn about the history of this chemical giant as it grows and merges into the top company it remains more than 100 years later, and hear some insight as to what has kept it successful and sustainable. Presenter(s): Billy...Read more
April 2018 Meeting Western Carolina Section Tuesday, April 10, 2018, 6:00pm-8:30pm EDT Posted by Constanze Walker Local Chapter Meeting with social, dinner and presentation by Don Gurney "Renewables Effect on the Drive to Make the Electric Grid Sustainable" The talk will discuss the impact of Wind and Solar in evolving Lithium-ion Batteries from Electric Vehicles cars to performing peaking service for the...Read more
ChemE Car Competition Spring AIChE Regional Conference Saturday, April 7, 2018, 8:30am-12:00pm CDT Posted by Brandon Lithgoe Volunteers needed for the safety and poster competition! I’m not sure how many of you were involved with AIChE during undergrad, but one of the most exciting events to go during the year is the Spring AIChE Regional Conference. This is a conference that rotates being hosted at schools in an AIChE...Read more
YP April Planning & Social Event @ Sherlock's Baker St. Pub Friday, April 6, 2018, 5:00pm-7:00pm CDT Posted by Trevor Rice On Friday, April 6th, the Young Professionals will be hosting a Happy Hour at Sherlock's Pub! Join us for some after-hours conversation, networking, and drinks provided by the Young Professionals. In addition, if you're interested in becoming more involved with the YPs, we'll be discussing the...Read more
April 6th – First Friday Networking Lunch Friday, April 6, 2018, 11:30am-1:00pm CDT Posted by Phillip Purpich Using 3D Mapping Studies to Design Flame and Gas Detection Systems Dr. William Pittman, Fire and Gas Detection Consultant, Micropack Detection (Americas), will speak on how 3D models are being used to develop enhanced fire and gas detector layouts that are cost effective and proven to be compliant...Read more
Early April 2018 Meeting - GM Tour GM Fairfax Plant Tour Thursday, April 5, 2018, 5:30pm-7:30pm CDT Posted by Travis Jackson NOTE: The tour is currently full. However, if you follow the RSVP link below, you can sign up for the Wait List. If any spots open up, we will inform you right away. Date : Thursday April 5 th , 2018 Time: 5:30-7:30 *PLEASE ARRIVE 15 MINUTES EARLY FOR THE TOUR.* Attire/PPE : PPE is required for...Read more
Texas Industrial Energy Management Forum & April 2018 Monthly Dinner Meeting Thursday, April 5, 2018, 3:30pm-9:30pm CDT Posted by Nirupama Gopalaswami "Understanding How to Enhance Our Energy Infrastructure Resiliency To Natural Disasters” Schedule: 3:30PM - 4:00PM Forum Registration/Sign-In and Visit with Exhibitors 4:00PM - 6:00PM Industrial Energy Management Forum (See program below) 6:00PM - 7:00PM Networking and Exhibition (sponsored by...Read more
April STS-AIChE Dinner Meeting Thursday, April 5, 2018, 3:30pm-10:00pm CDT Posted by Cody Hirashima The April STS-AIChE meeting will be held on April 5, 2018 at Shafaii Hall and Garden, 1622 Federal Rd #30, Houston, TX 77015. The dinner presentation topic is “Trends in LNG – Bigger isn’t always better” and our dinner speaker will be Vinod Rajkumar, currently the Manager of LNG Product Development Center at Bechtel.Read more
2018 Awards and “SCIENCE! THE CHEMISTRY OF BREWING COFFEE” Service Awards, Student Awards and an eye-opening speaker Wednesday, April 4, 2018, 5:00pm-9:00pm CDT Posted by Robert Gale SCIENCE! THE CHEMISTRY OF BREWING COFFEE It may sometimes seem like dark magic, but brewing a delicious cup of coffee is nothing more than conducting a chemistry experiment. Coffee expert Dan Pabst will explain the 7 Fundamental Brewing Variables and the chemical processes that go into brewing a...Read more
2018 Student Regional AIChE Conference Hosted by TAMUK AIChE Student Section Friday, March 30 - April 1, 2018, 3:00pm CDT Posted by Colleen Johnson The TAMUK AICHE student chapter will be hosting the 2018 Regional Conference in Corpus Christi this year. This is a an honor for the city as well for the organization. The conference will bring together about 200 students from Texas schools and professionals in the field of engineering. Some of the...Read more
Axalta Coating Systems Dinner, Paint 101 Lecture & Plant Tour Wednesday, March 28, 2018, 5:00pm-6:45pm EDT Posted by Suzanne Dakin Dinner and Learn! Please join us for dinner, a Paint 101 lecture and a plant tour at Axalta! Event promptly starts at 5 pm. RSVP detroitaiche@gmail.com and provide name/company of all attendees that are included in your RSVPRead more
The Future of Transportation by Paul Vosejpka, Global R&D Director Formulation Science, The Dow Chemical Company Tuesday, March 27, 2018, 6:00pm-7:30pm EDT Posted by Balamurali Sreedhar Grand Traverse Pie Company 2600 N. Saginaw Rd Midland, MI 48640 United States Abstract: Paul will share his thoughts on future trends in transportation. He will draw on his experiences as Director of Dow Automotive over the past decade. Rest assured, he will illuminate the challenges that the...Read more
Trash Bash 2018 at the Armand Bayou Nature Center Saturday, March 24, 2018, 8:00am-1:00pm CDT Posted by Phillip Purpich STS has partnered up with SPE GCS to participate on similar events. March 24th https://www.spegcs.org/events/3890/ Trash Bash 2018 at the Armand Bayou Nature Center Please join SPE-GCS Young Professionals in their support of environmental stewardship with the Armand Bayou Nature Center. Founded in...Read more
Joint ACS/AIChE Meeting Dr. Brandon Wilson, ATI Specialty Materials Thursday, March 22, 2018, 6:00pm-9:00pm EDT Posted by George Tyrian This is a joint meeting with the Carolina-Piedmont Section of the American Chemical Society. Dr. Wilson will be presenting "Melting, Conversion, Close-Die Forging of Superalloys" Dinner is Prix Fixe at $20 per person plus beverages. The event menu is attachedRead more
March Meeting - Steam Coffin: the true story of the Steamship Savannah Talk by John Laurence Busch Thursday, March 22, 2018, 5:30pm-8:00pm EDT Posted by Timothy Raymond American Institute of Chemical Engineers https://www.aiche.org/community/sites/local-sections/central-pennsylvania Central Pennsylvania Local Section March Meeting Talk on Steam Coffin The True Story of the Steamship Savannah By John Laurence Busch Date & Time: 5:30 PM on Thursday, March 22,...Read more
Alarm Safety Seminar March 2018 Meeting Thursday, March 22, 2018, 5:30pm EDT Posted by Joshua Marteny Todd Stauffer of Exida will give a presentation entitled “Closing the Holes in the Swiss Cheese Model” – Maximizing the Reliability of Operator Response to Alarms. Topic: James T. Reason, Ph.D., is credited with establishing the model for representing process safety layers of protection as slices...Read more
ESD Gold Award Reception & Recognition Wednesday, March 21, 2018, 6:00pm-8:30pm EDT Posted by Suzanne Dakin The ESD is holding their annual Gold Award Banquet. Tickets are on sale at ESD website until March 9 (see flyer). The AICHE Detroit Section Board Members will be honoring Dr. Cristina Piluso, Detroit AIChE Co-Chair, 2015 - present, the 2018 AICHE Detroit Section Distinguished Service Award. Dr...Read more
Networking & Rocky Mountain Section Future Program Planning March 2018 Section Meeting Tuesday, March 20, 2018, 6:00pm-8:30pm MDT Posted by Laura Moes Date: Tuesday, March 20, 2017 Time: 6:00 Networking; 6:30 Dinner & Discussion about Rocky Mountain Section Future Program Planning Location: Wrigleys Chicago Bar & Grill, 18200 W. Colfax Ave., Golden, Colorado 80401 Menu: Full taco bar with ground beef & chicken and all the fixings,...Read more
Homeland Security for Chemical Engineers Tuesday, March 20, 2018, 11:30am CDT Posted by Tom Blackwood The BioWatch Program is an early warning system to allow for life-saving treatment to begin in a timely manner. BioWatch is a cornerstone in the Department of Homeland Security’s comprehensive strategy for countering terrorism. BioWatch monitors the air for biological agents likely to be used in a...Read more
March 16-Process Networking Forum Friday, March 16, 2018, 11:30am-1:00pm CDT Posted by Nirupama Gopalaswami Speaker Dr. Rehm started his career as a refinery design engineer with UOP, then was a research engineer at the Amoco Research Center, followed by a stint investigating industrial accidents primarily for litigation, and finally as a “Loss Prevention” engineer with Saudi Aramco in Arabia. At Aramco...Read more
March 2018 Meeting Thursday, March 15, 2018, 5:30pm CDT Posted by Brandon Lithgoe Topic: Building the First Steamship in History from a Chemical Perspective Speaker: John Laurence Busch Menu: Greek Food Cost: $20 per person ($15 AIChE members, $10 students) Reservations: Please make your reservation with chapter secretary, Chelsea Bourdon , by 5:00 PM on Tuesday, March 13...Read more
CMTP Workshop: Strategies to Advance Carbon Capture What are the Priority Needs to Advance and Deploy Carbon Capture and Strategies to meet these Needs? Thursday, March 15, 2018, 8:00am-5:00pm EDT Posted by cms_seanl At the workshop, participants will share perspectives on priority needs to advance and deploy carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS), and strategies to meet these needs. The workshop will be held in Washington D.C. and will be attended by approximately 30 invited international leaders in...Read more
AIChE - CVS March Webinar Engineering of Smart Materials: Stimuli-Responsive Fluids, Gels, and Capsules Wednesday, March 14, 2018, 6:30pm-8:00pm PDT Posted by Nicholas Jaegers Engineering Smart Materials Stimuli Responsive Fluids Gels and Capsules It’s now possible to engineer fluids and soft materials that show dramatic changes in their properties when exposed to external stimuli. What are the principles behind the engineering? Learn more. In 60 minutes, Dr. Srinivasa...Read more
Building the First "Steamship" in History - March 14th Join event with the American Chemical Society Wednesday, March 14, 2018, 6:00pm-8:30pm CDT Posted by Paul Prados AIChE NOLA, please join us for our next event on March 14th at 6:00 PM. This will be a join event with the American Chemical Society. We will have what sounds like quite an interesting presentation on Building the First Steamship in History. A bit more information on the event is below. Also, we've...Read more
March Section Meeting Opportunities and Challenges in a New Golden Age of Chemical Engineering Thursday, March 8, 2018, 6:00pm EST Posted by Jeffrey Pike Joint meeting with Palmetto Section and USC student section in Aiken. Dinner $25 Buffet. Please sign up by March 5 by sending name to james.laurinat@srnl.doe.gov Phillip R. Westmoreland Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC Director of the...Read more
AIChE March 8, 2018 Section Meeting and Plant Tour in San Francisco What fermenting honey into mead and launching your own consulting business have in common. Thursday, March 8, 2018, 6:00pm-9:30pm PST Posted by Austin Lin **REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT IS NOW CLOSED** Join us in SF/ Hunter's Point for a combo evening of factory tour and presentation on small business consulting as a chemical engineer. // Need-finding and Independent Consulting with Small Businesses Greg Dudish consulted for the SF Mead Company to...Read more
Preventing Plant Damage Joint Meeting of AIChE and ASME Tuesday, March 6, 2018, 5:00pm CST Posted by Tom Blackwood Paolo Torrado and Marc Aydell from Engineering Inspection Services (EIS) will talk about damage mechanisms in the average chemical facility. Gain a better understanding of the most common damage mechanisms affecting chemical manufacturing facilities. Learn about: Susceptible materials and the most...Read more
March 2nd - First Friday Networking Lunch Friday, March 2, 2018, 11:30am-1:00pm CST Posted by Phillip Purpich Due to a late cancellation from the Omni we have been forced to change location for this Friday's FFNL to the Wyndham Houston West Energy Corridor located at 14703 Park Row Dr, Houston, TX 77079 . Look forward to seeing everyone on Friday and we apologize for the late change. Local Impacts of...Read more
February 2018 Meeting Sammy's Prairieville Thursday, March 1, 2018, 5:30pm CST Posted by Brandon Lithgoe Topic: Carbon Usage in Chemical Processes Agenda: 5:30 – Registration and Social 6:00 -- Dinner 6:15 – Speaker Speaker: Bill Zavora, Calgon Carbon Menu: Starters: Shrimp & Corn Soup or Sensation Salad. Entrée: Hamburger steak, or Crawfish Etoufee, or Pepper Jack Chicken. Mashed potatoes and...Read more
STS AIChE March 2018 Monthly Dinner Meeting Thursday, March 1, 2018, 5:30pm-9:30pm CST Posted by Phillip Purpich March 1, 2018 Dinner Presentation: The Power of Modelling – Then, Now and Expected Schedule 5:30PM - 6:30PM Workshops 6:00PM - 7:00PM Social/Networking Time 7:00PM - 8:00PM Dinner and STS Announcements 8:15PM - 9:00PM Dinner Presentation/Speaker Abstract Models play an important role in industry...Read more
STS AIChE March 2018 Monthly Dinner Meeting - Workshops Thursday, March 1, 2018, 5:30pm-6:30pm CST Posted by Phillip Purpich Workshop I Title : How Physical Property Accuracy Saves You Time and Money Speaker : Nathan Lott Abstract : : In the late 1970’s, the Design Institute for Physical Properties (DIPPR®) was established with a mission to ensure chemical processes are designed and operated as safely and efficiently as...Read more
TSPE Engineering Week Banquet Friday, February 23, 2018, 6:30pm-9:00pm CST Posted by Colleen Johnson TSPE has announced the upcoming Engineering Week Banquet will be held on February 23, 2018: Hello TSPE Nueces Chapter and Friends! All local engineers and guests are welcome! We would like to invite you to the upcoming Engineer’s Banquet. Event tickets are $38.00/ person (includes dinner) and can...Read more
Section Meeting The New Normal-Operating and Maintaining the Mallard Creek Water Reclamation Facility After a PCB Contamination Thursday, February 22, 2018, 6:15pm-9:00pm EST Posted by George Tyrian The speakers are Mr. Roger Smith with S & ME and Ms. Maggie Macomber with Charlotte Water. This is a reprise of the paper they presented at the national WEFTEC conference last year, regarding the cleanup efforts resulting from a PCB oil release.Read more
Akron Engineers Week Banquet Thursday, February 22, 2018, 5:30pm-9:00pm EST Posted by Bartev Sakadjian Celebrate Akron Area Engineering! Engineers Week Banquet Thursday, February 22, 2018 5:30pm Social Hour & Student Displays 6:30pm Dinner & Program Emidio & Sons Banquet Center 48 East Bath Road (at State Road) Cuyahoga Falls 2018 Program Feature: The program will feature award...Read more
February Webinar A Perspective on the World's Energy Challenge Wednesday, February 21, 2018, 6:30pm-8:00pm PST Posted by Nicholas Jaegers A Perspective on the World's Energy Challenge Modern life depends upon the availability of plentiful energy at reasonable cost. Life styles, industries, agriculture, health care all assume availability of energy on demand. Is this situation sustainable? These days we see daily headlines, news...Read more
AIChE NorCal February 2018 Meeting @ South SF From Environmental Consulting to Construction: Chemical Engineers Can Do It All! Wednesday, February 21, 2018, 6:00pm-8:00pm PST Posted by Austin Lin // From Environmental Consulting to Construction: Chemical Engineers Can Do It All! *Sponsored by Dome Construction* Curious about what other industries ChemEs are making an impact? What types of technical problems are encountered in one field with lessons learned reapplied in others? Come hear the...Read more
Advances in Big Data Analytics at The Dow Chemical Company Wednesday, February 21, 2018, 6:00pm-7:30pm EST Posted by Balamurali Sreedhar Grand Traverse Pie Company 2600 N. Saginaw Rd Midland, MI 48640 United States Advances in Big Data Analytics at The Dow Chemical Company by Leo H. Chiang, Associate Technology Director at The Dow Chemical Company Big data analytics is the journey to turn data into insights for more informed...Read more
February 2018 Meeting - Student Meeting Tuesday, February 20, 2018, 6:00pm-8:00pm CST Posted by Travis Jackson "Natural Gas: History of Solids Prediction" Presented by Dan McCartney Date: Tuesday, February 20 2018 Time: 6:00 PM — 8:00 PM Location: Black & Veatch WHQ 11401 Lamar Ave Overland Park, KS 66211 Dues: $5 member, $10 non-member, free for students We will be welcoming student representatives...Read more
Plant Tour - Schlumberger Testing & Process Systems Tuesday, February 20, 2018, 10:00am-12:00pm CST Posted by Phillip Purpich Join us for a plant tour of Schlumberger Testing & Process Systems! The visit requires PPE. Although Schlumberger has some PPE, they recommends those who have PPE to bring their own. Safety glasses Hard hat Fire retardant lab coat Steel toe shoesRead more
Engineers Week 2018 February 18-24, 2018 Sunday, February 18-24, 2018, 1:00am EST Posted by Joshua Marteny Engineers Week (E-Week) is the 3rd week in February. Three local events highlight the festivites in our local section. E-Week is being coordinated by the Central Pennsylvania Engineers Week Council (CPEWC) . Saturday & Sunday Feb. 17 & 18: AIChE Engineers Week hands-on demonstration display...Read more
Discover Engineering Family Day at the National Building Museum with AIChE-NCS (Day volunteer) Saturday, February 17, 2018, 8:30am-5:30pm AST Posted by Lusmerlin Lantigua Cost: FREE. Be part of the fun and volunteer for a fun day! Advance Registration. OPEN TO EVERYONE. Please RSVP by Thursday, February 16 at the Eventbrite site ( https://aichencs-defd2017.eventbrite.com ). When you register, you will be asked to select a time slot(s) to help make slime...Read more
Volunteering at the Houston Food Bank Saturday, February 17, 2018, 8:00am-12:00pm CST Posted by Phillip Purpich STS has partnered up with SPE GCS to participate on similar events. February 17th https://www.spegcs.org/events/3840/ YP: Volunteering at the Houston Food Bank Your time is a gift to hungry kids, seniors and others who may not have enough to eat. Volunteers produce the equivalent of a meal a minute...Read more
YP February Social Event @ YardHouse in CityCentre Friday, February 16, 2018, 5:00pm-7:00pm CST Posted by Trevor Rice Friday, February 16th, the Young Professionals will be hosting a Happy Hour at Yard House! Join us for some after-hours conversation, networking, and drinks provided by the Young Professionals. Feel free to bring your colleagues and classmates! No RSVP necessary!Read more
February Section Meeting Plant Tour: Bridgestone Aiken County Off Road Tire Plant Friday, February 16, 2018, 3:00pm EST Posted by Jeffrey Pike The Bridgestone Aiken County Off Road Tire Plant manufactures the world's largest tires and is one of only two plants in the world to do so. Please sign up by February 14 by sending name, title and company affiliation to james.laurinat@srnl.doe.gov . Safety Guidelines/Dress: No open toe shoes or...Read more
February 16th – Process Network Forum Friday, February 16, 2018, 11:30am-1:00pm CST Posted by Phillip Purpich FOR THOSE WHO COULDN’T ATTEND MR. JIMMY KUMANA’S FEBRUARY 2nd FIRST FRIDAY NETWORKING LUNCH PRESENTATION, YOU CAN CATCH HIM AT THE PIPELINE GRILL ON FEBRUARY 16th! OPTIMAL INTEGRATION OF STEAM TURBINES FOR INDUSTRIAL CHP APPLICATIONS Jimmy D Kumana, CEO, Kumana & Associates, will speak on the...Read more
February 2018 Meeting Clemson Scholarship Award and Speaker Tuesday, February 13, 2018, 6:00pm-8:00pm EST Posted by Constanze Walker Clemson University to provide speaker and topic. One thiird yearr Clemson student will be awarded a $1000 scholarship to encourage them to stay in the program and complete their senior year.Read more
Hamilton Cellars Tour Saturday, February 10, 2018, 3:00pm-5:00pm PST Posted by Nicholas Jaegers Greetings CVS, A facilities tour has been scheduled with Hamilton Cellars, a local winery . Please find the relevant details below. Hamilton Cellars Tour Date: Saturday, February 10, 2018 Time: 3:00 pm Location: 55410 North Sunset Road, Benton City, WA Please RSVP to njaegers@gmail.com Topic:...Read more
February Meeting - Tour of TPS Thursday, February 8, 2018, 5:30pm-9:30pm EST Posted by Timothy Raymond American Institute of Chemical Engineers https://www.aiche.org/community/sites/local-sections/central-pennsylvania Central Pennsylvania Section February Meeting Tour of TPS Thermal Product Solutions Date & Time: 5:30 PM on Thursday, February 8, 2018 (Bucknell Van leaves from in front of...Read more
Social 2-8-18 Thirsty Thursday Social at Clouds Brewing Thursday, February 8, 2018, 5:00pm EST Posted by Paul Woolverton We will start off 2018 with a Thirsty Thursday Social at Clouds Brewing. Please see the announcement below for details. Please RSVP to Tim Wallace by February 6th : easternncaiche@gmail.com Our socials provide an excellent opportunity to network!Read more
AIChE, Saudi Arabian Section Technical Dinner Meeting Energy: Technology Trends Monday, February 5, 2018, 6:00pm-8:00pm +03 Posted by Maroof Ali Mr. Ahmad O. Al-Khowaiter Chief Technology Officer, Saudi Aramco Mr. Al Khowaiter joined Saudi Aramco in 1983, where he held various technical roles in oil and gas production organizations, ranging from design, project management, commissioning, and operations; as well as a number of supervisory,...Read more
Spring 2018 PE Review Course for Chemical Engineering Friday, February 2 - April 26, 2018, 4:00pm CST Posted by Phillip Purpich Date Topic Instructor Feb 2 Introduction; Mass/Energy Balances & Thermo I Dale Embry Feb 9 Mass/Energy Balances & Thermodynamics II (3) Dale Embry/Gary Gildert Feb 16 Thermodynamics III (1); Fluid Mechanics I (2) Dale Embry Todd Willman; Carol Schmidt Feb 23 Fluid Mechanics II (3) Todd...Read more
February 2nd - First Friday Networking Lunch Friday, February 2, 2018, 11:30am-1:00pm CST Posted by Phillip Purpich OPTIMAL INTEGRATION OF STEAM TURBINES FOR INDUSTRIAL CHP APPLICATIONS Jimmy D Kumana, CEO, Kumana & Associates, will speak on the economics of steam turbine applications as dependent primarily upon two factors – choosing the right type and size of machine (viz. back pressure or condensing), and...Read more
6th Annual LSU AIChE Industry Panel Thursday, February 1, 2018, 6:00pm CST Posted by Brandon Lithgoe The much-anticipated panel of industrial and engineering company representatives will answer questions from the LSU chemical engineering students and each other on careers in industry and engineering consulting, and on what it is like to work as a chemical engineer. It will take place in Room 1221...Read more
STS AIChE February 2018 Workshop Thursday, February 1, 2018, 5:30pm-6:30pm CST Posted by Phillip Purpich Workshop I Title: Lessons Learned – How to Maintain the Corporate Memory Speaker: Jerry Forest, Celanese Abstract: Corporate memory seems to have a half-life of about 10 years. In order to deeply imbed the lessons learned from past incidents Celanese has developed a process safety lessons learned...Read more
STS AIChE February 2018 Monthly Dinner Meeting Thursday, February 1, 2018, 5:30pm-9:00pm CST Posted by Phillip Purpich February 1, 2018 Dinner Presentation: Alignment, Engagement and Execution: Creating Strong Team Performance and Results – Or, How to Herd Cats! Schedule 5:30PM - 6:30 PM Workshops 6:30PM - 6:45PM Social/Networking Time 6:45PM - 8:00PM Dinner and STS Announcements 8:15PM - 9:00PM Dinner Presentation...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
January 2018 Meeting Thursday, January 25, 2018, 5:30pm CST Posted by Brandon Lithgoe Topic: Steam Equipment for the Process Industry Speaker: Brian Kimbrough, Louisiana Steam Equipment Company Menu: Complete Chinese buffet, Suchi, soft drink. Cost: $20 per person ($15 AIChE members, $10 students) Reservations: Please make your reservation with chapter secretary, Chelsea Bourdon, by...Read more
Bioremediation of Chlorinated Solvents: Technology Evolution Wednesday, January 24, 2018, 6:00pm-7:30pm EST Posted by Kathleen Wu Abstract: Bioremediation of Chlorinated Solvents – Technology Evolution The widespread use of chlorinated ethenes, ethanes, and methanes as organic solvents, and their subsequent disposal practices, has resulted in extensive global soil and groundwater contamination. Conventional means of solvent...Read more
January 2018 Meeting - Pinstripes Bowling Tuesday, January 23, 2018, 6:00pm-8:00pm CST Posted by Travis Jackson Come join us at Pinstripes for some bowling to start of 2018 on the right foot! Appetizers will be provided by AIChE KC. Details are below. Date: January 23rd Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM Location: Pinstripes 13500 Nall Ave Overland Park, KS 66223 Dues: $15 RSVP & Pay By: January 17th Please RSVP here...Read more
Semi-annual Board Meeting Planning for upcoming events & overall section status Tuesday, January 23, 2018, 5:30pm EST Posted by Joshua Marteny AIChE Susquehanna Local Section Board Meeting Agenda for Jan. 23, 2018, 5:30-7:30 pm The Hershey Company Technical Center Conference Room 852 Positions open: CPEWC Co-Rep. – attend meetings/conference calls for CPEWC with Sue Benjamin Section Historian – retain/file documents of historical...Read more
Anheuser-Busch Tour Tuesday, January 23, 2018, 4:45pm CST Posted by Tom Blackwood Anheuser-Busch will host the St. Louis Section of AIChE for a plant tour along with members of the St. Louis Section of the International Society of Automation. The tour will include: • Research Pilot Brewery – covers brewhouse/brewkettle, fermentation, lagering, and possibly finishing. • Tasting...Read more
New Orleans Local Section Social Event - January 22nd Pelicans Game - Roost Party Box Monday, January 22, 2018, 7:00pm CST Posted by Paul Prados Save the Date- Monday, January 22, 2018! AIChE New Orleans Section will be in the Pelicans Roost party box for the basketball game with the Chicago Bulls. Ticket price is $19 and can be purchased at: https://aiche.safetyspot.com/learn/trainings/aiche-new-orleans-section-79ztr3qnf-ca Hope to see you...Read more
Mid-South Local Section General Meeting - 1/18/2018 Thursday, January 18, 2018, 6:30pm-8:30pm CST Posted by Dan Hayes The next general meeting of the AIChE Mid-South Section will be Thursday, January 18. We will meet at Las Delicias (5689 Quince Road). The networking interval will begin at 6:30 pm with the meal at 7:00 pm and speaker at 7:30. The meal will cost $15. The menu will be chicken or steak fajitas with...Read more
January Monthly Meeting Cancelled January 2018 Section Meeting Tuesday, January 16, 2018, 6:00pm MST Posted by Laura Moes January Section Meeting scheduled for January 16 has been cancelled. Stay tuned for more information on the February meeting.Read more
Motorcycle Safety and Technology from Air Bags to Whistles Section Meeting Monday, January 15, 2018, 6:15pm-9:00pm EST Posted by George Tyrian Our speaker is Gary Burgess. He will cover motorcycle safety from airbags to whistles. Some of the gear he will discuss include Kevlar, Dyneema and SuperFabric.Read more
January 12th - First Friday Networking Lunch Friday, January 12, 2018, 11:30am-1:00pm CST Posted by Phillip Purpich Small Business Mentoring and Success by SCORE (Service Core of Retired Executives) The presentation will address how SCORE (an acronym for Service Core of Retired Executives) as a non-profit, nation-wide organization of volunteers is dedicated to the formation, growth and success of small...Read more
2018 ASCE Joint Society Meeting - DREAM BIG MOVIE Exxon-Sabic Steam Cracker Special Presentation Thursday, January 11, 2018, 6:00pm-9:00pm CST Posted by Colleen Johnson Please join us on Thursday, January 11th, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on-board the USS Lexington on North Beach in Corpus Christi, Texas. The Corpus Christi Branch of the Texas Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers will be hosting the annual Joint Professional Society meeting. This year...Read more
January 2018 AIChE Section Meeting in Downtown Berkeley Your Career is a Startup Thursday, January 11, 2018, 6:00pm-9:00pm PST Posted by Austin Lin Dear NorCal Members, Start 2018 off with a focused, interactive workshop about supercharging your career as a chemical engineer using entrepreneurial thinking. The interactive workshop will discuss the skills and technology you should sharpen to maintain a competitive edge, and how to balance...Read more
STS AIChE January 2018 Monthly Dinner Meeting Thursday, January 11, 2018, 5:30pm-9:00pm CST Posted by Phillip Purpich January 11, 2018 Dinner Presentation: Chemical Engineering and, by the way, Process Safety Schedule 5:30PM - 6:30 PM Workshops 6:30PM - 6:45PM Social/Networking Time 6:45PM - 8:00PM Dinner and STS Announcements 8:15PM - 9:00PM Dinner Presentation/Speaker Abstract We are taught how to design and...Read more
STS AIChE January 2018 Workshops Thursday, January 11, 2018, 5:30pm-6:30pm CST Posted by Phillip Purpich Workshop I Title: Next generation of process modeling and optimization technology Abstract: Process industries are always looking for ways to optimize key performance indicators. Rigorous process optimization is based on high-fidelity predictive mathematical models consisting of first-principles...Read more
AIChE - CVS January Webinar Model Predictive Control: An Overview and Selected Applications Wednesday, January 10, 2018, 6:30pm-8:30pm PST Posted by Nicholas Jaegers Model Predictive Control (MPC) is the most commonly advanced control technique applied in the chemical process industries. In this Webinar, basic feedback control principles are reviewed using a simple surge tank example. Important challenges in petroleum refining and other large-scale chemical...Read more
Electroplating at TE Connectivity January 2018 meeting Tuesday, January 9, 2018, 5:30pm EST Posted by Joshua Marteny Summary of Presentation: While electroplating technology has been around for more than 150 years, new customer end use requirements, ever-present downward pressure on process costs and evolution of environmental regulation continue to drive chemistry and process equipment innovation. Examples of...Read more
December 2017 - Charity Drive and Happy Hour Drinks and Donations for Make A Wish at Bier Station Monday, December 18, 2017, 5:30pm-7:30pm CST Posted by Travis Jackson Coming Up: Charitable Happy Hour at Bier Station! Monday, December 18th 5:30-7:30 PM Appetizers will be provided. In lieu of meeting dues, we will be accepting donations for the Make-A-Wish Foundation to help make dreams come true for kids like Memphis. Memphis' bio is attached. memphis_bio.pdf...Read more
Issues in Chemical Engineering for Food and Water December 14, 2017 meeting Thursday, December 14, 2017, 5:30pm-7:30pm EST Posted by Joshua Marteny Program: Dr. Darlene Schuster is giving the presentation “Issues in Chemical Engineering for Food and Water”. The meeting will be held at Hershey’s Chocolate World in Hersheypark. We’ll meet in the Chocolate Tasting Experience Lobby Room, just to the left of the main lobby...Read more
Hazard Analysis & Risk Analysis Tool Kit Wednesday, December 13, 2017, 6:00pm-8:00pm EST Posted by Kathleen Wu Ken First, Retired Process Safety Leader at Dow AgroSciences will be December’s speaker for the 2017/2018 Mid-Michigan AIChE seminar series. Abstract: Chemical Process Safety – A Work Process Perspective Chemical Process Safety is a discipline that focuses on the prevention and...Read more
December 2017 event Monday, December 11, 2017, 6:30pm EST Posted by Rudolph Krack This event is an opportunity to learn more about Higher Achievement and the work they do to promote STEM activities, specifically middle school math and science tutoring in the Richmond area.Read more
Transformation Leadership in the Chemical Industry SAS-AIChE Technical Dinner Meeting Sunday, December 10, 2017, 6:00pm +03 Posted by Maroof Ali Mr. Uwaidh K. Al-Harethi Executive Vice President, Innovation & Business Development, Sabic Prior to his present posting, Mr. Al-Harethi was the Executive Vice President of the Chemicals business unit and, before that, the Vice President of Global Procurement Services. He has led sophisticated...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...Read more
December 7 - Happy Hour and Social Networking @ Sunnyvale Joint event between AIChE NorCal and ASME Santa Clara Valley Thursday, December 7, 2017, 6:30pm-9:30pm PST Posted by Austin Lin Come Join Us for an alternate "Thirsty Third Thursday" in December! ASME SCVS presents December happy hour on 12/7/2017 to respect your holidays. Co-sponsored this month with the South Bay Sub-section of AIChE. ASME Santa Clara Valley invites you to join us for drinks and appetizers (free...Read more
Dec 6 - Year End AIChE In-Person Dinner Meeting @ Walnut Creek Co-Sponsored by the California Society of Professional Engineers Wednesday, December 6, 2017, 6:00pm-9:00pm PST Posted by Austin Lin Hi NorCal Chemical Engineers! For our last meeting of 2017, we'll be gathering in a Spanish tavern overlooking Walnut Creek for tapas, camaraderie and a chance to meet other AIChE and CSPE members in an intimate rooftop setting. Together we'll participate in a career development focused...Read more
Mixer Sizing Basics Learn new mixer applications Wednesday, December 6, 2017, 5:30pm CST Posted by Tom Blackwood David W. Jett of Hagedorn & Gannon Co. will update the section on mixing application and the basics of mixer sizing. Agitation is a field affecting both batch and continuous processes in a variety of industries. The talk will provide a quick review of basics elements in agitation design and...Read more
Cane Land Distillery Tour December Meeting Wednesday, December 6, 2017, 5:30pm CST Posted by Brandon Lithgoe Topic: Tour of the Distillery and Rum Tasting Cost: $10 per person for the tasting samples. After the tour those wishing to do so will meet at Pastime Restaurant, 252 South Boulevard (at Nicholson Drive) for poboys and drinks. Will “go dutch” (everyone covers their own bill)...Read more
Stranahan's Colorado Whiskey Distillery Tour December 2017 Section Meeting Wednesday, December 6, 2017, 5:00pm-6:30pm MST Posted by Laura Moes Date: Wednesday, December 6, 2017 **** Please note Wednesday meeting day **** Time: 5:00 Check-in and Networking; 5:30-6:30 Distillery Tour Location: Stranahan's Colorado Whiskey Distillery, 200 S Kalamath St, Denver CO 80223 RSVP REQUIRED by MONDAY, December 4 and limited to the first 30...Read more
STS AIChE December 2017 Workshop-Only Meeting Tuesday, December 5, 2017, 6:00pm-9:00pm CST Posted by Phillip Purpich Schedule 6:00PM - 7:00PM Workshop I 7:00PM - 8:00PM Workshop II 8:00PM - 9:00PM Workshop III *Drinks and Snacks will be provided. ---------------------------------------- Please register here . ----------------------------------------------- Workshop I Title: Refineries and Chemicals Pre-Turnaround...Read more
AIChE – ACS Annual Joint Meeting Topic: The Ohio By-Product Synergy Network Monday, December 4, 2017, 5:30pm-8:00pm EST Posted by Bartev Sakadjian AIChE – ACS Annual Joint Meeting Featured Speaker: David Leff Topic: The Ohio By-Product Synergy Network DATE: Monday, Dec 4, 2017 NETWORKING: 5:30 – 6:30 pm DINNER: 6:30 pm PRESENTATION: 7:00 pm RSVP by Monday Nov 27, 2017 COST: Professionals $25; Students $1 2 LOCATION: Yellow Tail:...Read more
Slides of Fellows Sponsored Sessions at the 10th World Congress of Chemical Engineering Monday, December 4, 2017, 12:45pm PST Posted by John O'Connell The 10th World Congress of Chemical Engineering was held in Barcelona, Spain in early October. The AIChE Fellows sponsored two sessions CoChaired by Fellows Council Member Ignacio Grossmann: "Trends and Challenges in Chemical Engineering Education" and "Trends and Challenges in...Read more
CVS - Lighted Boat Parade Party Friday, December 1, 2017, 6:00pm-9:00pm PST Posted by Nicholas Jaegers Greetings CVS, The leadership of the local section invites you for our annual Lighted Boat Parade viewing party. We will gather at the Hampton Inn in Richland starting at 6 pm on Friday, December 1st to enjoy the sights of the river from our second floor rooms (look for signs by the elevator). The...Read more
2018 Season Pass Wednesday, November 29, 2017 - November 1, 2018, 5:00am CST Posted by Phillip Purpich This coming year features many great speakers and topics at our STS AIChE Dinner meetings. Our Season's Pass program is a great way not to miss a single meeting! Over 35 of our members enjoyed the benefits of our 2017 Season Pass program such as: One price to attend all eight monthly dinner...Read more
New Orleans Local Section Event - November 28th Networking Event with Tulane's AIChE Student Organization Tuesday, November 28, 2017, 6:00pm-8:00pm CST Posted by Paul Prados The theme of the meeting is "The Value of AIChE to Recent Graduates" The cost for members will be $10 payable at the door The event will be FREE for students. We request that you RSVP no later than November 24th in order to have the proper amount of food prepared. Please RSVP to either...Read more
The role of simulation and scheduling tools in bioprocess development and manufacturing November 2017 AIChE VLS Webinar Thursday, November 16, 2017, 9:00pm-10:00pm EST Posted by Experience Nduagu The successful scale-up and commercialization of biopharmaceuticals is a challenging task that requires a collaboration of professionals from many disciplines. Process simulators can facilitate this task by assisting scientists and engineers to answer the following and other related questions: What...Read more
November 2017 Meeting Thursday, November 16, 2017, 5:30pm CST Posted by Brandon Lithgoe Topic: Chemical Engineers in Process Safety Speaker: Rachel Wiggens, Manager of Safety and Security, Louisiana Offshore Oil Port Menu: Sensation Salad, choice of Grilled Shrimp Dinner, Angus Ribeye, Chicken Gambretti, or Trio Royale (catfish-shrimp-crawfish), New Orleans Style Bread Pudding. Cost...Read more
Adventures at a Start-up Company vs the Corporate Gig Wednesday, November 15, 2017, 6:30pm-8:00pm EST Posted by Kathleen Wu Adventures at a Start-up Company vs the Corporate Gig Chris Rentsch, Head of Engineering, Origin Materials, will be our second speaker of the 2017/2018 Mid-Michigan AIChE seminar series speaking on: Wednesday November 15 from 6:00 to 7:30 PM At the Grand Traverse Pie Company 2600 N Saginaw Rd,...Read more
AIChE - CVS November Webinar: Protective Materials - Shear Thickening Fluids Protective Materials for First Responders, Football Players, and Astronauts: Shear Thickening Fluids Wednesday, November 15, 2017, 6:30pm-8:00pm MST Posted by Nicholas Jaegers Listen in on a discussion of the successful formation, unique properties and evolving development of commercial applications of shear thickening fluids (STFs). Learn how STFs are novel field-responsive materials that can be re-engineered to be useful nanocomposites. See how they are being used for...Read more
Advances in real-time trace gas analysis: SIFT-MS November 2017 Meeting Tuesday, November 14, 2017, 6:00pm-9:00pm EST Posted by Constanze Walker Advances in real-time trace gas analysis: How SIFT-MS is disrupting the analytical industry This month, we will, once again, be having a joint meeting with the American Chemical Society. The presentation will focus on the real-time, high-sensitivity, direct sampling technique called Selected Ion...Read more
Meeting Announcement 11-14-17 Exploring the Power and Challenges of Regenerative Medicine Tuesday, November 14, 2017, 5:30pm EST Posted by Paul Woolverton Our Eastern NC Section has lined up an interesting talk by Ted Lithgow of Humacyte on Exploring the Power and Challenges of Regenerative Medicine. We hope you can join us on Tuesday, November 14th at the University Club. Please see the announcement below for details. RSVP to Tim Wallace by 11/9/17...Read more
Fall 2017 Seminar SCADA/DCS/PLCs & Separation Technology Seminar + Engineering Ethics Friday, November 10, 2017, 8:00am-4:30pm CST Posted by Brandon Lithgoe This one day seminar will cover fundamentals and latest on SCADA/DCS/PLC Control Systems including an overview of the various architectures and interfacing (Foundation FieldBus; MODBUS; TCP/IP). Smart (HART) communication and loop tuning. The presentation will also cover fundamentals on Separation...Read more
2017 AIChE NorCal November Meeting Engineering Approaches to Sulfur Cathodes for Next-Generation Li-S Batteries Thursday, November 9, 2017, 6:30pm PST Posted by Nathan Hanna 2017 AIChE NorCal November Meeting This Week! Hi NorCal Chemical Engineers! Join us this week in Silicon Valley for a talk on the engineering of new battery technologies. Independent consultant Prashanth Jampani will be speaking to us about the energy density of lithium sulfur battery systems...Read more
12th Energy Conservation Forum Joint Meeting with AFE, AEE, AIChE, ASHRAE Thursday, November 9, 2017, 4:30pm-8:30pm EST Posted by Joshua Marteny TWELFTH ENERGY CONSERVATION FORUM Joint Meeting with AFE, AEE, AIChE, ASHRAE THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2017, 4:30-8:30 PM Registration Deadline: FRIDAY NOVEMBER 3 “The Energy Landscape - New Horizons and Challenges for the Facility” PRESENTATIONS INCLUDE: New Life for Renewable Energy...Read more
How good companies become great through multidisciplinary sustainability collaboration Presenter: John Bradburn, Global Manager of Waste Reduction, GM Wednesday, November 8, 2017, 5:00pm-6:30pm EST Posted by Suzanne Dakin J John Bradburn BioRead more
Texas Industrial Water Management Forum & November 2017 Monthly Dinner Meeting Thursday, November 2, 2017, 3:30pm-9:00pm CDT Posted by Phillip Purpich “ Maintaining Integrity and Controlling Composition of Industrial Water Systems for Improved Performance, Reliability and Value " Exhibitors Schedule: 3:30PM - 4:00PM Forum Registration and Visit with Exhibitors 4:00PM - 6:00PM Water Management Forum 6:00PM - 7:00PM Networking and...Read more
Broadening Partcipaton in Chemical Engineering: Outreach Efforts that Work (Co- sponsored by MAC) Free Event for AIChE Members Tuesday, October 31, 2017, 3:15pm-5:15pm CDT Posted by Michael Chee-Awai Significantly broadening participation in chemical engineering is essential to finding the opportunities in 21st century challenges. This session is an interactive panel discussion highlighting creative approaches to reach and retain underrepresented students. The panelists will present their...Read more
2017 Annual Meeting Fellows Breakfast Tuesday, October 31, 2017, 6:30am-9:00am CDT Posted by John O'Connell Agenda: 6:30 Coffee & Fellowship 7:00 Greetings and Welcome 7:05 Remembrance of our Departed Colleagues 7:10 Introduction & Presentation of New Fellow Pins & Plaques 7:30 Reports: AIChE Leadership, FC Leadership, AIChE Foundation, Recent Initiatives and Activities: Supporting ChE...Read more
126b: Nano- and Microfabricated Hydrogels for Regenerative Engineering Monday, October 30, 2017, 1:15pm-2:00pm EDT Posted by Amro Tambal
WIC Luncheon Monday, October 30, 2017, 11:00am-12:30pm CDT Posted by Kelsey Kettelhut Keynote speaker: Rachel Segalman (University of California, Santa Barbara) Advanced registration required - $25 ticket. For more information please visit www.aiche.org/annual or contact customerservice@aiche.org .Read more
Young Professionals' Social at the 2017 Annual Meeting Sunday, October 29, 2017, 8:00pm-10:30pm CDT Posted by Monica Mellinger The Young Professionals' Social will be taking place at Lumber Exchange: 10 S 5th St #300 Minneapolis, MN 55402 This event, hosted by the Young Professionals Committee (YPC), is a great opportunity to network with a diverse group of young professionals in a relaxed environment. For the first...Read more
WIC Happy Hour Sunday, October 29, 2017, 5:00pm-7:00pm CDT Posted by Kelsey Kettelhut Join WIC for happy hour at Brit's Pub! No ticket required...Read more
Workshop: Effective Teaching for New or Prospective Faculty Sunday, October 29, 2017, 3:30pm-6:00pm CDT Posted by Stephanie Orvo... Join the Education Division of AIChE for a workshop that highlights the skills needed to become an effective teacher. A must for all faculty whether attending for the first time or as a refresher course. Read MoreRead more
Meet the Faculty Candidate Poster Session Sunday, October 29, 2017, 1:00pm-3:30pm CDT Posted by Stephanie Orvo... The Meet the Faculty Candidate poster session is an annual poster session that provides a great opportunity for faculty, recruiters, and Department Chairs to speak directly with current graduate students and postdoctoral researchers who are seeking faculty positions. This year we are very excited...Read more
Workshop: Career Planning for Prospective Faculty Sunday, October 29, 2017, 10:00am-12:00pm CDT Posted by Stephanie Orvo... The Education Division of AIChE is putting on a workshop on Career Planning for Prospective Faculty right before the Meet the Faculty Candidate Poster Session at the 2017 AIChE Annual Meeting in Minneapolis. Join them to focus on: Preparing prospective faculty for the search process and successful...Read more
WIC Workshops Sunday, October 29, 2017, 9:00am-4:00pm CDT Posted by Kelsey Kettelhut If you will be attending the Annual Meeting, make sure to sign up for one of the special workshops taking place on Sunday, October 29: Women Assistant Professors and Young Scientists: Developing Your Career MCC, Room 101G 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Women Graduate Students and Post-Doctorates Workshop MCC,...Read more
2017 AIChE Annual Meeting Sunday, October 29 - November 3, 2017, 8:00am CDT Posted by Stephanie Orvo... 2017 AIChE Annual Meeting October 29 - November 3, 2017 Minneapolis Hilton and Convention Center, Minneapolis, MN The AIChE Annual Meeting is the premier educational forum for chemical engineers interested in innovation and professional growth. Academic and industry experts will cover wide range of...Read more
AIChE Environmental Symposium 2017 Friday, October 27, 2017, 11:00am-4:00pm CDT Posted by James Kale McCreary Click here to download the flyer for the event The AIChE Dallas Section is hosting its inaugural Environmental Engineering Symposium. Come learn about a wide variety of real-world applications of environmental engineering and how our profession is ensuring a safe and clean world. You will find...Read more
Refinery-Petrochemical Integration October 2017 AIChEVLS Webinar Thursday, October 26, 2017, 9:00pm-10:00pm EDT Posted by Experience Nduagu Petrochemical plants and refineries both process hydrocarbon derived materials. Refineries focus on fuels production. Refinery products include LPG (liquefied petroleum gas), gasoline (petrol), kerosene and jet fuel, diesel, fuel oils, and coke. Petrochemicals focus on creating intermediates used...Read more
Meeting Announcement 10-26-17 Serialization – Implementation for Filling/Packaging Lines Thursday, October 26, 2017, 5:30pm EDT Posted by Paul Woolverton Our AIChE Eastern NC Section has lined up a presentation by Carlos Machado of SEA Vision on serialization implementation of pharmaceutical filling and packaging lines. The meeting will be held on Thursday, October 26 at the University Club, with the Social starting at 5:30 PM, the Dinner at 6:30 PM...Read more
St. Louis Homebrewing Competition First Annual Section Event Tuesday, October 24, 2017, 5:30pm CDT Posted by Tom Blackwood Please join us for the 1st Annual St. Louis AIChE Local Homebrewing Competition! We are looking for anyone and everyone in the greater St. Louis area to join us for a night of sharing, community, and constructive feedback. Be this your first or four-hundredth brew, we’d love for you to share...Read more
Tour of SEKISUI SPI specialty thermoplastics October Meeting Tuesday, October 24, 2017, 5:30pm-7:00pm EDT Posted by Timothy Raymond American Institute of Chemical Engineers https://www.aiche.org/community/sites/local-sections/central-pennsylvania Central Pennsylvania Section October Meeting Tour of SEKISUI POLYMER INNOVATIONS, LLC Date & Time: 5:30 PM on Tuesday, October 24, 2017 (Bucknell Van leaves from in front of...Read more
October 20th – Process Network Forum Friday, October 20, 2017, 11:30am-1:00pm CDT Posted by Phillip Purpich Safety Lessons Learned by an Attorney Representing Injured Workers This presentation highlights what David W. Alexander, Ph.D. chemical engineer and plaintiffs’ attorney, has observed as company safety failings while representing injured workers and the family of one decedent. The experience has...Read more
October 2017 Meeting Almatis Refinery Tour Thursday, October 19, 2017, 5:30pm CDT Posted by Brandon Lithgoe Tour Guides : John Rockwell, Chemist, & Rudi Azimullah, Senior Process Engineer Menu: Jambalaya dinner. Cost : $5 Per person RESERVATIONS: Please make your reservation with chapter secretary, Chelsea Bourdon, by 5:00 PM on Tuesday, October 17 at CBourdon@Hargrove-EPC.com Reservations required...Read more
PADEP Air Permitting Requirements for Process Industries Thursday, October 19, 2017 Thursday, October 19, 2017, 5:30pm-7:30pm EDT Posted by Joshua Marteny Presentation / Dinner MeetingRead more
New Orleans Local Section Meeting - October 19th Joint Meeting with Baton Rouge Section Thursday, October 19, 2017, 5:30pm CDT Posted by Paul Prados The October New Orleans Local Section meeting will be held in conjunction with the Baton Rouge Section on October 19th at the Almatis Burnside Refinery. The meeting will consist of dinner followed by a plant tour. Please register through the Baton Rouge section by contacting Chelsea Bourdon (BR...Read more
AIChE - CVS October Meeting and Elections Wednesday, October 18, 2017, 6:00pm-8:00pm PDT Posted by Nicholas Jaegers Greetings CVS, Below you will find details regarding our upcoming meeting: Date: October 18, 2017 Time: 6:00 pm Location: Round Table Pizza, 1769 Leslie Rd, Richland, WA Please RSVP to njaegers@gmail.com Topic: Section officer elections You are invited to join the section for our annual elections...Read more
Polycrystalline Silicon Technology and Markets Tuesday, October 17, 2017, 6:00pm-8:00pm EDT Posted by Kathleen Wu Mark Bassett, Ph.D., Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of Hemlock Semiconductor Group, will kick off the 2017/2018 Mid-Michigan AIChE seminar series on: Tuesday October 17 from 6:00 to 7:30 pm At the Grand Traverse Pie Company 2600 N Saginaw Rd, Midland, MI 48640 Mark will talk about the role...Read more
Tour of NREL's Energy Systems Integration Facility October 2017 Section Meeting Tuesday, October 17, 2017, 5:15pm-8:15pm MDT Posted by Laura Moes Our October section meeting is a tour of the Energy Systems Integration Facility (ESIF) at the National Renewable Energy Lab (NREL). The ESIF provides a unique contained and controlled platform on which our partners can identify and resolve the technical, operational, and financial risks of...Read more
MMAIChE Lecture Series for 2017-18 Tuesday, October 17, 2017 - May 22, 2018, 12:00am EDT Posted by Kathleen Wu See below for the tentative MMAIChE Lectures Series for 2017-2018. There will be an official notification by e-mail prior to each seminar. Unless otherwise noted in the official meeting announcement, all evening meetings will be held at the Grand Traverse Pie Company 2600 N. Saginaw Rd, Midland, MI...Read more
STS AIChE October 2017 Monthly Dinner Meeting Thursday, October 12, 2017, 6:00pm-9:00pm CDT Posted by Phillip Purpich Oct 12, 2017 Dinner Presentation: Transforming the Way Texans Travel Please note that this Dinner event is in conjunction with 2017 SPTC conference Schedule 6:30PM - 6:45PM Social/Networking Time 6:45PM - 8:00PM Dinner and STS Announcements 8:15PM - 9:00PM Dinner Presentation/Speaker Abstract Texas...Read more
Third Quarter Local Section Meeting Thursday, October 5, 2017, 6:00pm-8:30pm CDT Posted by Dan Hayes The next general meeting of the AIChE Mid-South Section, hosted by the Christian Brothers University Student Chapter, will be held Thursday, October 5, 2017 in the Sabbatini Lounge of the Thomas Center at Christian Brothers University ( Google map ). Guests should enter campus through the entrance...Read more
Dead Armadillo Brewery Technical Tour Thursday, October 5, 2017, 5:30pm-6:30pm CDT Posted by David Korvick Dead Armadillo Craft Brewing / 1004 E 4th St, Tulsa, OK 74120 / Great news. What better time for a beer tour than during October! Dead Armadillo Brewery will host us for a technical tour Oct 5 at 5:30 pm. Tour typically last 15-45 mins depending on number of questions. Taproom opens at 4:30pm and...Read more
Meeting Announcement 10-4-2017 Brewery Tour/Social at Ponysaurus Brewing Wednesday, October 4, 2017, 6:00pm EDT Posted by Paul Woolverton Our Eastern NC AIChE Section has arranged a Brewery Tour/Social at Ponysaurus Brewing on Wednesday, October 4th. The tour starts at 6 PM and the social will follow. Note there is a $10 fee to cover the tasting. Please see the announcement below for details. RSVP to Tim Wallace by October 1st:...Read more
ICOSSE '17 Monday, October 2-4, 2017, 2:30am EDT Posted by Lucy Alexander The urgent need for more sustainable products and processes is a huge opportunity for innovation. At ICOSSE´17 we will discuss the trends towards greater sustainability that are driving innovation, and present the latest in new sustainable process technologies. At the Congress we will...Read more
Student Co-op and Internship Presentation Competition September 2017 AIChE VLS Webinar Thursday, September 28, 2017, 9:00pm-10:00pm EDT Posted by Experience Nduagu This year’s Student Co-op and Internship Presentation Competition comes up on September 28, 2017 at 9:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time (USA). You are invited to listen to interesting presentations by finalists. Three selected finalists will speak on a variety of experiences on projects covering:...Read more
Student Co-op and Internship Presentation Competition Thursday, September 28, 2017, 9:00pm-10:00pm EDT Posted by Noah Meeks Submit Abstract: 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: • $250 1st place...Read more
Henkel Plant Tour Laundry and Home Care Products Thursday, September 28, 2017, 5:00pm CDT Posted by Tom Blackwood In 1876, Fritz Henkel founded his company in Aachen, Germany and marketed his first product, a universal detergent based on silicate. In 1907, Persil was launched as the world's first self-acting laundry detergent, which has been the cornerstone for Henkel's growth since then. The detergent...Read more
AIChE-Tulsa Lunch Meeting at Roka Thursday, September 28, 2017, 11:45am-1:00pm CDT Posted by David Korvick Hi All, Come meet the new AIChE officers, network with other ChE professionals, and hear about upcoming event programming! Our luncheon will be held at Roka at 16th and Utica on September 28th, 2017. It will begin at 11:45am. We will be purchasing lunch for all those who attend! The address for...Read more
Bio-Derived Isobutanol Production and Uses September 2017 Section Meeting Tuesday, September 26, 2017, 5:30pm-8:00pm MDT Posted by Laura Moes Date: Tuesday, September 26, 2017 Time: 5:30 Networking; 6:00 Dinner; 6:30 Presentation; 7:15 Q&A Presentation: Bio-Derived Isobutanol Production and Uses Gevo is a leading renewable chemicals and advanced biofuels company. This presentation will discuss Gevo's overall process for...Read more
Listerine Plant Tour Tuesday, September 26, 2017 in Lititz, PA Tuesday, September 26, 2017, 5:15pm EDT Posted by Joshua Marteny NOTE: There is currently one (1) spot available for this tour. If interested, please contact us at jmarteny@zephyrenv.com . AIChE Susquehanna Section September Meeting – Listerine Plant Tour Date: Tuesday, September 26, 2017 Program: Tour of Johnson & Johnson’s Listerine Plant in...Read more
New Orleans Location Section Meeting - September 25th Joint Meeting with NACE Monday, September 25, 2017, 6:00pm CDT Posted by Paul Prados The next New Orleans Local Section AIChE meeting will be held September 25th at Happy Italian in Harahan. This will be a joint meeting with NACE. You may register for the meeting through the attached file. A summary of which is included below. A speaker bio and abstract are also listed below. We...Read more
International Symposium on Stem Cell Ageing and Regenerative Engineering Sunday, September 24, 2017, 10:00am EDT Posted by Amro Tambal
Chair's Picnic: A Day at the Turtle Back Zoo Saturday, September 23, 2017, 10:30am-1:30pm EDT Posted by Katherine Gawel Join us with your families for a day at the zoo on us, as we begin the second half of the 2017 meeting season with this family outing to the Turtle Back Zoo in West Orange. Our Chair, Katherine Gawel invites you to lunch, on us. Turtle Back Zoo in West Orange, NJ is part of the South Mountain...Read more
September 22nd – Process Network Forum Friday, September 22, 2017, 11:30am-1:00pm CDT Posted by Phillip Purpich Refineries and Chemicals Pre-Turnaround Activities Via Interface Management This presentation discusses an efficient mode for tracking Pre-Turnaround activities of Refinery & Chemical plant maintenance projects and Unit upgrades via Web-based Interface Management System similar to that used for...Read more
Old Forge Brewing Company Tour September Meeting Thursday, September 21, 2017, 5:30pm-7:00pm EDT Posted by Timothy Raymond We will tour the Old Forge Brewing Company and see where the beer is made and canned followed by dinner at their Brewpub a few blocks away in Danville.Read more
AIChE - CVS September Webinar: Transport Phenomena: Mass Transfer Wednesday, September 20, 2017, 6:30pm-8:00pm PDT Posted by Nicholas Jaegers Transport Phenomena: Mass Transfer This webinar covers the basic concepts of Mass Transfer illustrating the key topics with practical examples. Concepts include the molecular mass transfer, Fick's Law, diffusion through pores, the differential equations of mass transfer, steady and unsteady...Read more
ExxonMobil/NCS-AIChE University of Maryland Student Award Dinner Wednesday, September 20, 2017, 6:30pm-8:30pm EDT Posted by Reghina Allen Each year, with the generous sponsorship of the ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company, AIChE-NCS presents an award to an outstanding student at each of our local universities' chemical engineering programs, Howard University and the University of Maryland, College Park. Two upcoming...Read more
September E. Tenn. Section Meeting Guiding Disability Inclusion Tuesday, September 19, 2017, 11:30am-1:00pm EDT Posted by Timothy Nolen Allison Chisenhall will discuss her work advocating greater inclusion in the workplace for those with disabilities. She was recently featured in a profile column in CEP for her work. Come join us for pizza at 11:30 a.m. with the program at noon. If you need a visitor's pass, please contact...Read more
Fall American Filtration Conference Monday, September 18-20, 2017, 8:00am CDT Posted by Tom Blackwood The American Filtration Society (AFS) is holding its fall meeting in St. Louis. There is still time to attend this conference. Check the following link or download the flyer (below) to register: ( https://afsfall.societyconference.com/conf_website/YWZzZmFsbC5zb2NpZXR5Y29uZ/ ). The conference...Read more
LIGO Tour September Meeting Saturday, September 16, 2017, 11:00am CDT Posted by Brandon Lithgoe Our September Meeting will be at LIGO in Livingston Parish for a tour of the facility. The date is Saturday Sept. 16 th @ 11am for a 2 hour tour. The tour is Free for both members and non-members. LIGO is a Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory. The facility is one of two wave...Read more
Mix & Mingle at Rockies vs. Padres Baseball Game Friday, September 15, 2017, 6:15pm-10:00pm MDT Posted by Laura Moes The Rocky Mountain Section is excited to start up again, and we are kicking off our 2017 calendar with a social event! Please join us for a baseball game and socializing on Friday, September 15th, to cheer on the Rockies vs. the Padres. Who: This event is open to all interested - so members, if you...Read more
September 2017 Meeting Wednesday, September 13, 2017, 5:30pm-9:00pm CDT Posted by Azita Ahmadzadeh The September meeting will be Wed, Sep 13, featuring Bond Calloway from Savannah River National Laboratory and current AIChE President, speaking on “Rapid Advancement in Process Intensification Deployment (RAPID) – US Efforts to Establish a Modular Chemical Process Intensification...Read more
Engineering Biomaterials to Enhance Nervous System Regeneration and Beyond Joint Dinner Meeting with NJ Local Section Tuesday, September 12, 2017, 6:00pm-9:00pm EDT Posted by Katherine Gawel Scheduled Speaker: Chris Lowe Graduate Research Fellow, Rutgers The human body has an incredible capacity to regenerate itself from minor injuries, but more serious conditions require medical intervention to promote proper healing. Biomaterials and tissue engineering hold a great deal of promise to...Read more
STS AIChE September 2017 Monthly Dinner Meeting - CANCELLED Thursday, September 7, 2017, 6:00pm-9:30pm CDT Posted by Phillip Purpich Both the dinner meeting and workshops have been CANCELLED.Read more
STS AIChE September 2017 Workshops - CANCELLED Thursday, September 7, 2017, 5:30pm-6:30pm CDT Posted by Phillip Purpich Both the dinner meeting and workshops have been CANCELLED.Read more
September 7, 2017: NIST Visit Thursday, September 7, 2017, 2:00pm-4:30pm EDT Posted by Reghina Allen Where: National Institute of Science and Technology (NIST), Gaithersburg, Maryland Address: 100 Bureau Dr, Gaithersburg, MD 20899 Cost: Free When: Tour will start from the lobby of the Administration Building (Building 101) at 2:00pm, September 7th (Thursday), 2017. The tour will end at 4:30pm...Read more
September 1st - First Friday Networking Lunch - CANCELLED Friday, September 1, 2017, 11:30am-1:00pm CDT Posted by Phillip Purpich Due to Hurricane Harvey, the Lunch has been CANCELLED and will be rescheduled for later this month.Read more
End of Summer Family Picnic RSVP by Aug 18 Required Sunday, August 27, 2017, 1:00pm-5:00pm EDT Posted by Suzanne Dakin Come splash in the pool, dig in the sand, grill lunch, and play a game of tennis or volleyball with your family!Read more
AIChE - CVS August Webinar: Purifying Water in Developing Countries Wednesday, August 23, 2017, 6:30pm-8:00pm PDT Posted by Nicholas Jaegers Purifying Water in Developing Countries Engineers know how to produce safe drinking water, but transferring it to those in need is another story. In this webinar, Dr. Velegol discusses her experience developing a technology using the seeds of the Moringa oleifera tree to clean water. Hear her...Read more
August 4th - First Friday Networking Lunch Friday, August 4, 2017, 11:30am-1:00pm CDT Posted by Phillip Purpich Today’s job market is tough. Employers are seeking to reduce costs and want employees to hit the ground running. Job openings not only ask for experience but employers also want you to demonstrate specific skills to “prove” you can do the job. Many jobs require certification or...Read more
Energy Reduction Opportunities for Desalination Systems VLS July Meeting/Webinar Thursday, July 27, 2017, 9:00pm-10:00pm EDT Posted by Experience Nduagu During July’s Webinar of the AIChE Virtual Local Section, we will discuss the topic of desalinating seawater and the associated energy consumption. Seawater desalination technologies are less common in the United States for providing municipal potable water than in other places around the...Read more
AIChE Mid-South Section General Meeting Thursday, July 20, 2017, 6:30pm-8:30pm CDT Posted by Dan Hayes The next general meeting of the AIChE Mid-South Section will be held Thursday, July 20, 2017 at Trinova, Inc. ( https://www.trinovainc.com/ ), 4771 South Mendenhall, Memphis, 38141. A social/networking interval will begin at 6:30 pm. The speaker will be Mr. Herman Johnson of IAC Supply Solutions (...Read more
Carbon Management Technology Conference 2017 (CMTC 2017) Monday, July 17-20, 2017, 9:00am CDT Posted by John Vasko The 2017 Carbon Management Technology Conference (CMTC 2017) will focus on carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) technologies that provide options for lowering greenhouse gas emissions while maintaining fuel diversity for sustainable growth.Read more
STS Young Professionals - Astros vs Twins Outing Friday, July 14, 2017, 7:00pm-10:00pm CDT Posted by Phillip Purpich The AIChE STS Young Professionals group invites you to a night out at the Houston Astros game on Friday, July 14th! Come out and see the hottest team in baseball when our home down Astros take on the Minnesota Twins, 7:10 PM at Minute Maid Park. The cost of attending is only $25 per person, which...Read more
AIChE - CVS/ACS BBQ Friday, July 14, 2017, 5:30pm-8:00pm PDT Posted by Nicholas Jaegers Date: July 14, 2017 Time: 5:30 pm Location: 551 Tanglewood Dr., Richland, WA Please RSVP by sending an email to njaegers@gmail.com Topic: AIChE/ACS BBQ We welcome you to join the local sections of AIChE and ACS for a joint barbecue. Please come by to relax at a fun, politics-free social event with...Read more
July 14th First Friday Lunch Networking Lunch - Registration Friday, July 14, 2017, 11:30am-1:00pm CDT Posted by Phillip Purpich This month, we're moving the First Friday Networking Lunch to the second Friday of the month to avoid the holiday shuffle. Join us on July 14th when Mickey Reeves, Program Director at CH2M, will lead us on a discussion about Why Networking is Still Relevant. July's networking lunch will be...Read more
July Webinar - Ice Cream Engineering Wednesday, July 12, 2017, 6:30pm-8:30pm PDT Posted by Nicholas Jaegers Ice cream is a multi-phase system. That means the engineering principles applied to making ice cream also apply to other industries, including pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and consumer products. This webinar explores how phase transitions are controlled to create structural aspects of ice cream that...Read more
2017 AIChE NorCal June Monthly Meeting AIChE NorCal invites you to join us for great presentations and guided pilot plant tour Tuesday, June 27, 2017, 6:00pm-9:00pm PDT Posted by Nathan Hanna Program consists of: Networking & Refreshments (6:00-6:30 pm) Introductory Remarks by Todd Pray, Program head, AB-PDU (6:30-6:40 pm) Eric Sundstrom talk & Q/A (6:40-7:10 pm) Murthy Konda talk & Q/A (7:10-8:00 pm) ABPDU Pilot plant tour (8:00-8:30 pm) De-risking process scale-up for...Read more
Brownfields to Greenfields: Incorporating Habitat Restoration into Remediation Alliance of Hazardous Materials Professionals June Meeting Tuesday, June 27, 2017, 5:30pm-9:00pm EDT Posted by Katherine Gawel Scheduled Speaker: Mark Gallagher Vice President & Founding Parter: Princeton Hydro, LLC Commentary: Ron D'Argenio General Counsel: Bayonne Golf Club The concept of Brownfield development is commonplace in New Jersey and the redevelopment of these underutilized often contaminated sites has...Read more
2017 Annual STS-AIChE Houston Ship Channel Trip Saturday, June 24, 2017, 6:00pm-7:30pm CDT Posted by Phillip Purpich 2017 ANNUAL STS-AIChE HOUSTON SHIP CHANNEL TRIP 6:00 PM, SATURDAY, JUNE 24 REGISTRATION IS FULL. The Trip has been moved from June 3rd to June 24th. If you will not be able to come on the trip on June 24, please contact Yurika Diaz, the STS-AIChE Treasurer, for a refund to your credit card. Her...Read more
Integrating Operations and Information Technology (OT/IT) Systems and the Practice of Smart Manufacturing VLS June Webinar Thursday, June 22, 2017, 9:00pm-10:00pm EDT Posted by Experience Nduagu This Webinar will discuss the practice of smart manufacturing and integrated operations and information technology (OT/IT) systems. Smart Manufacturing (SM) is the technology practice of applying advanced sensors, controls, platforms and modeling not only as advanced technologies but as OT/IT...Read more
Practical Fermentation: The Chemistry of Beer AIChE North Jersey June Dinner Meeting Tuesday, June 20, 2017, 6:00pm EDT Posted by Katherine Gawel Scheduled Speaker: Peter Sibilski, FAIChE, P.E. Amateur Wine and Beer Maker As we break for the summer, we take a look at one of the most important and arguably practical of chemical processes – fermentation. Useful in so many ways, what could be more useful than its use to make beer?...Read more
25-year Anniversary of the Local Section Final Meeting of the 2016-2017 Year Tuesday, June 20, 2017, 5:00pm-7:00pm EDT Posted by Joshua Marteny It’s time to Celebrate! This year, the Susquehanna AIChE Chapter is celebrating its 25-year anniversary, and we want to see you at a celebration event on Tuesday, June 20 th ! This event is FREE and is open to past and current members of the Susquehanna AIChE chapter. We’ll have food,...Read more
2017 Award Winners June 15, 2017 Meeting Thursday, June 15, 2017, 6:15pm-9:00pm EDT Posted by George Tyrian We are pleased to present our 2017 award winners, Ms. Anna Mattapallil of Providence High School in Charlotte, NC and Ms. Paige Jacky of David W Butler High School in Matthews, NC. Each will receive a $750 check from the section. As a speaker for the meeting, Ken Street will be doing a presentation...Read more
AIChE - CVS June Webinar Wednesday, June 14, 2017, 6:30pm-8:00pm PDT Posted by Nicholas Jaegers Life Cycle Analysis Tools and Applications for Sustainability This webinar provides an overview of life cycle analysis tools and applications drawing upon two decades of experience at the University of Michigan Center for Sustainable Systems. Life cycle models provide a comprehensive basis for...Read more
June 10, 2017: SUMMER BREWERY & DISTILLERY TOURS Saturday, June 10, 2017, 10:00am-2:00pm EDT Posted by Reghina Allen Members of the National Capital & Tidewater Virginia Local Sections of AIChE, the Fredericksburg Area Chapter of the Virginia Tech Alumni Association, and the Chemical Society of Washington DC are invited to Summer Brewery and Distillery Tours featuring: The Adventure Brewing Company and The A...Read more
June 2nd First Friday Lunch Networking Lunch Friday, June 2, 2017, 11:30am-1:00pm CDT Posted by Phillip Purpich Your interview went well. You are sure you are going to get a job offer. But NOW comes the hard part – do you accept what the company offers, or should you negotiate for something more? If you just pay attention to the salary offer, you may be leaving money on the table! In a fast-paced...Read more
Process Safety Leadership and the Role of Center for Chemical Process Safety (CCPS) AIChE Virtual Local Section – May, 2017 Meeting/Webinar Thursday, May 25, 2017, 9:00pm-10:00pm EDT Posted by Experience Nduagu The talk will provide an overview of CCPS and its journey to achieve its mission of reducing process safety incidents in industry and academia. It will highlight what it means to achieve process safety excellence. It will highlight how best-in-class organizations are driving strong process safety...Read more
Workshop 5: Organic Recovery from Dilute Solution Wednesday, May 24-25, 2017, 7:00am EDT Posted by Gabriel Levesqu... Sessions: Workshop Introduction Bulk solid/liquid separation prior to organic/water separation Influence of real world mixture composition (e.g., gases, dissolved solids, large molecules) on small soluble organic/water separations Small soluble organic/water separation behavior Develop project...Read more
2017 AIChE NorCal May Monthly Meeting Production of Biodegradable Polymers From Waste Methane Gas Tuesday, May 23, 2017, 6:00pm-8:30pm PDT Posted by Nathan Hanna Synopsis of the Presentation: Mango Materials is a Bay Area-based start-up that uses methane gas to produce biodegradable biopolymers that are economically and functionally competitive with conventional, oil-based plastics. Mango Materials produces powder or pellets of poly-hydroxyalkanoate (PHA),...Read more
2017 Mid-Michigan AIChE Spring Banquet Tuesday, May 23, 2017, 5:30pm-9:30pm EDT Posted by Kathleen Wu Mark your calendar! The Mid-Michigan Section of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) cordially invites you to attend the annual Spring Banquet on Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at the Great Hall Convention Center in Midland. Our special guest speaker for the evening will be Gene Anderson...Read more
Spring 2017 Seminar Tank University + Engineering Ethics Friday, May 19, 2017, 8:00am-4:30pm CDT Posted by Brandon Lithgoe PROPOSED AGENDA 7:30 A - 8:00 A Breakfast 8:00 A - 11:30 P 11:30 P -12:00 P Lunch (provided by AIChE) 12:00 P - 4:30 PRead more
3rd AGM Meeting at LT3 NUS Thursday, May 18, 2017, 5:30pm-9:00pm +08 Posted by Praveen Linga The 3rd AGM of the AIChE Singapore Local Section will be held in LT3@NUS. All are welcome to attend. Please RSVP to praveen.linga@nus.edu.sg by May 12th if you are attending. Nominations are open for Executive Commitee of AIChE SLS, nomination form can be obtained from praveen.linga@nus.edu.sg ...Read more
New Orleans Local Section Meeting - May 18th Joint Meeting with the Louisiana Section of the Air and Waste Management Association Thursday, May 18, 2017, 5:30pm CDT Posted by Paul Prados Please join us for boiled shrimp & catfish on Middendorf’s deck! The AIChE New Orleans Section will ho st its May Meeting with Louisiana Section of the Air and Waste Management Association at: Highway 51 at Pass Manchac (Exit 15 off I-55) 985-386-6666 Date: Thursday, May 18, 2017 Time:...Read more
DTE Zug Island Coke Plant PPE Required see description Thursday, May 18, 2017, 5:30pm EDT Posted by Suzanne Dakin We have an exciting opportunity to tour the DTE Zug Island Coke Plant. Due to safety requirements participants will need to bring and wear: hard hats, safety glasses with side shields, gloves, blue jeans or FRC work pants, and steel-toed work boots. If you have FRC coat or coveralls, please bring...Read more
AIChE / Tulsa Industrial Tour at Harsco Industrial Air-X-Changers, May 18, 2017 Thursday, May 18, 2017, 11:45am CDT Posted by David Korvick The tour of Harsco Industrial Air-X-Changers was a great success. Thanks to Timothy Stanaland and Justin Williams for a very informative tour. They do some great work and produce very high tech equipment. If you missed the tour, please check out their web site, harscoaxc.com. You maybe in the...Read more
AIChE / Tulsa Industrial Tour at Harsco Industrial Air-X-Coolers, May 18, 2017 Thursday, May 18, 2017, 11:30am-1:30pm CDT Posted by David Korvick Dear Members, We will be having an industrial tour at Harsco Industrial Air-X-Coolers on May 18th . The tour will be taking place at 11:30 a.m . The tour will be limited to 15 people, so please get your RSVP to me as soon as possible. Eye and hearing protection will be provided. However, you will...Read more
Bi-Monthly Board Meeting Wednesday, May 17, 2017, 5:30pm-7:00pm EDT Posted by Suzanne Dakin This is a social gathering where we meet face to face to plan acitivities for the current and future year. We are also actively recruiting board members to help us develop into a vibrant organization that provides value to our community of professionals and students. Please email detroitaiche@gmail...Read more
May 2017 Meeting Wednesday, May 17, 2017, 5:30pm-9:30pm CDT Posted by Janet Werner The May Meeting will be Wed, May 17, featuring Bond Calloway from Savannah River National Laboratory and current AIChE President, speaking on “Rapid Advancement in Process Intensification Deployment (RAPID) – US Efforts to Establish a Modular Chemical Process Intensification...Read more
Meeting Announcement 5-16-17 Agitation Design in Bioreactor Systems Tuesday, May 16, 2017, 5:30pm EDT Posted by Paul Woolverton Please join us for a presentation on Agitation Design in Bioreactor Systems by Nicolle Courtemanche of Lightnin'. The meeting will be held at the University Club on Tuesday, May 16 with a social at 5:30 PM, dinner at 6:30 PM and lecture at 7:00 PM. Please see the announcement below for details...Read more
2017 Student Scholarship Meeting & RAPID Presentation Special Guest Presenter - AIChE National President Bond Calloway Thursday, May 11, 2017, 5:00pm-8:45pm EDT Posted by Joshua Marteny Annual Year-End Scholarship Presentation Meeting - As we do every year, the LS Section will be presenting graduating local high school students who plan on embarking on careers in (or related to) chemical engineering with scholarships. Come help see them off as they embark on their secondary...Read more
2017 Coates Award Banquet May Meeting Tuesday, May 9, 2017, 6:00pm CDT Posted by Brandon Lithgoe Please join us to honor the 2017 recipient of the Coates Award: Dr. Samuel Sangokoya! Sam received his B.S. in Chemistry from the University of London, Ph.D. with Sam Grim at the University of Maryland, and a postdoctoral stint with Bruce King (Georgia). He joined Ethyl Chemical Co., in the early...Read more
May 6, 2017: Twin Oaks-TECRO Guided Tour Saturday, May 6, 2017, 10:00am-12:00pm EDT Posted by Reghina Allen The AIChE National Capital Section invites you to join us for a Guided Tour of Twin Oaks - Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the U. S. (TECRO), located at 3225 Woodley Road, NW, Washington, D.C. Cost: Free for the Twin Oaks Guided Tour at 10am; Dutch for lunch at Meiwah...Read more
May 5th First Friday Lunch Networking Lunch Friday, May 5, 2017, 11:30am-1:00pm CDT Posted by Phillip Purpich Are you discouraged, frustrated and demoralized in your job search? This is likely to be your experience if you’ve been relying on online job postings and outdated resume formats to get results, as many do. Did you know that a large percentage of all available jobs are not posted anywhere? Or...Read more
STS AIChE May 2017 Workshops Thursday, May 4, 2017, 5:30pm-6:30pm CDT Posted by Phillip Purpich Workshop #1 Title: Combined Heat and Power (CHP) for Critical Infrastructure Security & Resilience and Energy Savings Abstract : Governments are increasingly becoming more concerned about the impact of natural disaster events on critical infrastructure. Combined heat and power (CHP) provides...Read more
STS AIChE May 2017 Monthly Dinner Meeting Thursday, May 4, 2017, 5:30am-9:30pm CDT Posted by Phillip Purpich May 04, 2017 Dinner Presentation: Good Engineering Practice for Emergency Relief System Design Schedule 5:30PM - 6:30PM Workshops 6:00PM - 7:00PM Social/Networking Time 7:00PM - 8:00PM Dinner 8:00PM - 9:30PM Dinner Presentation/Speaker Abstract Pressure Relief Systems are designed to protect...Read more
Hold the Date, May 18, 2017 Tuesday, May 2, 2017, 11:00am EDT Posted by David Korvick We are tentatively planning an event to take place May 18th. Please mark that date on your calendar and we will update the membership when we have confirmation of the event!Read more
2017 Tulsa Local Section AIChE Election Tuesday, May 2, 2017, 10:45am EDT Posted by David Korvick Dear members, Our annual election is to take place in May and the results need to be finalized by the end of May. Per the bylaws, the candidates are based on nominees from a nominating committee. Our nominating committee is everyone in the chapter. Our leadership consists of the following five...Read more
U of H Short Course - Applications of Heterogeneous Catalysis Monday, May 1-5, 2017, 9:00am CDT Posted by Phillip Purpich The Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Department UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON A Short Course APPLICATIONS OF HETEROGENEOUS CATALYSIS May 1-5, 2017 We are pleased to announce the next presentation of our short course "Applications of Heterogeneous Catalysis" for May 1 – 5, 2017. The...Read more
OTC Bag Stuffing Event Please RSVP Saturday, April 29, 2017, 10:00am-1:00pm CDT Posted by Morgan Reed AIChE-STS group will be hosting their annual OTC bag stuffing meeting Saturday, April 29, 2017. We will begin stuffing the bags at 10:00am and work until all bags are finished. Lunch will be provided for this event. Pleae RSVP to sts-yp@aiche.org or contact Morgan Reed. I need to get an estimated...Read more
April YP Social Event Dave & Busters Friday, April 28, 2017, 5:00pm-8:00pm CDT Posted by Morgan Reed Come join AIChE-STS group for after hours conversations, networking, and drinks provided by the Young Professionals. Friday, April 28th the YP's will be hosting a social event at Dave & Busters! Feel free to bring your colleagues and classmates! There is no need to RSVP unless you plan on...Read more
2017 AIChE NorCal Symposium on Food-Water-Energy Nexus AIChE NorCal invites you to join for one day symposium on Food-Water-Energy Nexus Friday, April 28, 2017, 8:00am-4:30pm PDT Posted by Mahnaz Firouzi Symposium Description: Key challenge facing the world is how to ensure sufficient food, water and energy security. Both industry and academia along with the developed/developing countries will have to work together to tackle this challenge. The solution will have to be synergistic and only then a...Read more
Cooling Towers and Legionella: Assessing and Managing Risks of Exposure VLS April Webinar Thursday, April 27, 2017, 9:00pm-10:00pm EDT Posted by Experience Nduagu If you think that Legionella won’t affect you – think again. As recent outbreaks have shown, Legionella bacteria shows up in a lot of places like industrial facilities, cooling towers, homes, hotels, hospitals, car washes, spas, cruise ships, nursing homes, amusement parks and anywhere...Read more
Chemistry Inside Brewing Science Amgen Seminar Series in Chemical Engineering Thursday, April 27, 2017, 1:00pm EDT Posted by Joanne Compton Join us for this informative seminar on Brewing Beer, part of the Amgen Seminar Series in Chemical Engineering at University of Rhode Island. The seminar announcement is attached. Following the seminar, the plan is to have a tasting at an off-site venue arranged by the brewer. If they are able to...Read more
This Wheel's on Fire: Energy Market Cycles in a New Era Joint Dinner Meeting with the Alliance of Hazardous Materials Professionals Tuesday, April 25, 2017, 6:00pm-9:00pm EDT Posted by Katherine Gawel Scheduled Speaker: Tina Davis Managing Editor, Energy and Commodity, Americas, Bloomberg News Tina Davis is the managing editor of energy and commodity reporting in the Americas for Bloomberg News. In that role, she oversees more than 70 reporters and editors in 18 bureaus. Tina joined Bloomberg in...Read more
Nanostructured Biomimetic Interfaces for Sensing and Catalytic Applications Tuesday, April 25, 2017, 6:00pm-8:00pm EDT Posted by Kathleen Wu Abstract: Living cells produce a variety of macromolecules, including proteins, nucleic acids, phospholipids, and carbohydrates, that serve as functional nanomaterials which self-assemble into cellular components. These components then carry out a diverse array of highly specific cellular functions...Read more
Overview of Modern Flow Measurement Technologies Steve Reinhart of Eastern Controls Tuesday, April 25, 2017, 5:30pm EDT Posted by Joshua Marteny Overview of Modern Flow Measurement Technologies Steve Reinhart of Eastern Controls Flow measurement technology has evolved far beyond the orifice plate. Today there is a wide variety of technologies available today ranging from the inexpensive and inaccurate to the very expensive and very accurate...Read more
Charlotte March for Science Marshall Park, Downtown Charlotte Saturday, April 22, 2017, 10:00am-2:00pm EDT Posted by George Tyrian This is a rally and festival with main stage speakers and several teach-in tensts around the park where scientists, educators and leaders from a wide variety of disciplines will discuss the science of their work, science outreach and communication, science education, and the importance of all STEM...Read more
Volunteer Day at the Baton Rouge Food Bank Saturday, April 22, 2017, 8:00am-12:00pm CDT Posted by Brandon Lithgoe Come volunteer with the LSU and Baton Rouge AIChE chapters at the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank! We’ll be helping out an integral part of the community that serves those in need by sorting food donations and assembling food boxes at their facility. Afterward, we’ll get lunch at a...Read more
Meeting Announcement 4-20-17 Thirsty Thursday Social and Brewery Tour at Brice's Brewing Company Thursday, April 20, 2017, 5:30pm EDT Posted by Paul Woolverton Please join us for a Thirsty Thursday Social and Brewery Tour at Brice's Brewing Company on Thursday, April 20, 2017. Note that everyone is welcome - so bring a neighbor, a prospective member, or a significant other. Please see the announcement below for details. RSVP to Tim Wallace by April...Read more
April 2017 Meeting CAMD Tour Thursday, April 20, 2017, 5:30pm CDT Posted by Brandon Lithgoe Topic: Tour of LSU’s Center for Advanced Microstructures and Devices Menu: Box lunch. Cost: $20 Per person (Members $15, Students $10, Flood victim members free) Reservations: Please make your reservation with chapter secretary, Chelsea Bourdon, by 5:00 PM on Tuesday, April 18th at CBourdon@...Read more
Mid-Michigan AlChE Fundraiser at Buffalo Wild Wings Wednesday, April 19, 2017, 12:00am-12:00pm EDT Posted by Kathleen Wu All friends, family and supporters of Mid-Michigan AlChE are invited to participate in their fundraising event on Wednesday, April 19, 2017 Everyone is invited to gather at Buffalo Wild Wings in Midland (6728 Eastman Ave.) for lunch, dinner, or a snack. On this day, 20% of purchases* accompanied by...Read more
April 2017 Speaker Series "ChemE for a Cleaner World" Tuesday, April 18, 2017, 6:00pm-8:00pm CDT Posted by Scott Tettambel Introducing our Spring Speaker Series: "ChemE for a Cleaner World!" sponsored by: Come and enjoy dinner at Brio Tuscan Grille on the Plaza and listen to Brian Foy from Burns & McDonnell speak about treatment of industrial effluent (wastewater treatment for industrial facilities)...Read more
Nuclear Fuel Cycle and Clean Nuclear Energy for the 21st Century & Beyond AIChE North Jersey Dinner Meeting Tuesday, April 18, 2017, 6:00pm-9:00pm EDT Posted by Katherine Gawel Scheduled Speaker: Ara Barasmian This presentation will describe the main nuclear fuels used by power reactors, including: Natural Uranium, Enriched Uranium, and Mixed Oxides (MOX) of Uranium and Plutonium; and how they are produced. It will explain how Yellow Cake is fluoridated to Uranium...Read more
WSP Solvay Tour (Lock Haven) April Meeting of the AIChE Central PA Local Section Monday, April 17, 2017, 5:30pm-9:00pm EDT Posted by Timothy Raymond American Institute of Chemical Engineers Central Pennsylvania Section April Meeting with WSP Solvay in Lock Haven Date & Time: 5:30 PM on Monday, April 17, 2017 Tour: WSP Solvay 400 West Brown Street Lock Haven, PA 17726 Dinner: Hangar 9 208 Bellefonte Ave Lock Haven, PA 17745 (student members...Read more
CVS April Webinar Using Past Incidents As Leading Indicators for Pipeline Integrity Management Wednesday, April 12, 2017, 6:30pm PDT Posted by Nicholas Jaegers Using Past Incidents As Leading Indicators for Pipeline Integrity Management Abstract: PHMSA data indicates about 11,000 pipeline incidents have occurred in U.S. in the past 20 years, causing 400 fatalities, 1500 injuries, and over $6.5 billion property damages. Increasing energy demand urges the...Read more
Film Viewing - NOVA: Power Surge: Are we Finally on the Brink of a Clean Energy Revolution? April 2017 Section Meeting Wednesday, April 12, 2017, 5:00pm-9:00pm MDT Posted by Laura Moes We are co-sponsoring a screening of the NOVA documentary "Power Surge" followed by a panel discussion, with the Colorado Environmental Management Society (CEMS). Come and meet the engineering, scientific, legal, and regulatory professionals of CEMS and learn about the current...Read more
Process Simulation, Unit Ops and using CFD Wednesday, April 12, 2017, 2:00pm CDT Posted by Tom Blackwood Our April meeting will feature a seminar on flowsheet simulation and various detailed design and operational options presented by Mike Mendez from 2 to 5 pm followed by an evening presentation on computational fluid dynamics systems by Jaydeep Kulkarni. Attendees will learn how to setup process...Read more
AIChE Spring Professional Lecture Brian Haynes - University of Sydney, Australia Tuesday, April 11, 2017, 6:15pm-8:15pm MDT Posted by Jonathon Horton On Tuesday, April 11th, at 6:15 pm, we'll be holding a lecture for chemical engineers at the University of Utah. We are going to be hearing from Brian S Haynes from the University of Sydney, Australia on Process Microfluidics. For a description of his talk, see the attachment. Food will also be...Read more
AIChE Mid-South Section Meeting and Student Contest Tuesday, April 11, 2017, 6:00pm-8:30pm CDT Posted by Dan Hayes The next general body meeting of the AIChE Mid-South Section will be held Tuesday, April 11, on the Ole Miss campus in Oxford, MS. The program will be a competition for chemical engineering students from Ole Miss, Mississippi State, and Christian Brothers University. If you plan to attend, RSVP (to...Read more
Process Safety Seminar ATOFINA Chemical Process Incident Tuesday, April 11, 2017, 5:30pm-7:30pm EDT Posted by Suzanne Dakin Process Safety Seminar I hosted by BASF Tuesday, April 11 5:30 pm Presentation by Mr. Thomas Plegue, Senior Process and Scale-up Engineer, BASF “ATOFINA Chemical Process Incident” 1609 Biddle Ave Wyandotte, MI 48192 For security reasons, RSVP by Wednesday, April 5: detroitaiche@gmail...Read more
Biomaterials for Regenerative Engineering 2 Friday, April 7, 2017, 3:45pm-5:45pm EDT Posted by Amro Tambal
April 7th First Friday Lunch Networking Lunch Friday, April 7, 2017, 11:30am-1:00pm CDT Posted by Phillip Purpich The First Friday Networking Lunch series is springing into April with Mr. Mark Lockhart, P.E. from Burns & McDonnell speaking about how to conduct a job search. Mr. Lockhart has experienced being “surplus” and “laid-off’ twice in his career. Both times have led him to...Read more
April 6, 2017: Spring Happy Hour Networking Mixer Join fellow members of the AIChE - National Capital Section (NCS) for the first Happy Hour networking mixer of 2017! Thursday, April 6, 2017, 5:30pm-7:30pm EDT Posted by Reghina Allen Meet talented young and experienced professionals within the NCS and make lasting connections. Also learn about upcoming NCS events and projects from NCS leadership. Dedicated space for this event has been reserved at the spacious, all-weather roof deck of Brixton . This venue is conveniently...Read more
Thought Leader Symposium - Cato Laurencin, MD, PhD: Regenerative Engineering Thursday, April 6, 2017, 5:00pm-6:30pm EDT Posted by Amro Tambal
Texas Industrial Energy Management Forum & April 2017 Monthly Dinner Meeting Thursday, April 6, 2017, 3:00pm-9:30pm CDT Posted by Phillip Purpich “Onboarding & Training Millennials: Trends, Challenges & Rewards" SILVER SPONSORS BRONZ SPONSORS / EXHIBITORS Location: Brady’s Landing (8505 Cypress Street Houston, TX 77012) Schedule: 3:30PM - 4:00PM Forum Registration and Visit with Exhibitors 4:00PM - 6:00PM Energy...Read more
So You Think You Want to be an Independent Consultant? Tuesday, March 28, 2017, 6:30pm-7:30pm CDT Posted by Amanda Scalza David has been an independent consultant since 1998. He specializes in mixing processes and equipment, including both liquid and powder mixing. His primary business is providing advice and guidance on making improvements to existing processes and equipment. He does not make or sell mixing equipment...Read more
AIChE North Jersey March YP Happy Hour Tuesday, March 28, 2017, 6:00pm-8:00pm EDT Posted by Jayne Zurek Want to meet other Chemical Engineers? Then join us for our March Young Professionals Happy Hour! Come out and meet the Executive Board of the AIChE North New Jersey Local Section, other Chemical Engineering Young Professionals, & members of the International Society for Pharmaceutical...Read more
WIC & YPC Panel Session "Mentorship and Reverse Mentorship" Tuesday, March 28, 2017, 8:30am-9:30am CDT Posted by Julie Renner You are invited to join us for an enlightening discussion on the importance of mentoring, leverage effective ways to ensure a lasting and valuable mentor-mentee relationship, and explore the concept of reverse mentoring as a means to empowering an organization and bridging the generational gap. Our...Read more
Plant Tour: Broken Spoke/Great Wagon Distillery Joint ACS/AIChE Meeting Monday, March 27, 2017, 6:30pm-9:30pm EDT Posted by George Tyrian The next meeting is a joint ACS/AIChE meeting, and is a tour of the Broken Spoke microdistillery and dinner at the Sugar Creek Brewery. Date and Time: Monday, March 27th from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm -Tour at the Broken Spoke is from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm -Dinner at Sugar Creek is from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm...Read more
WIC Snack and Chat Monday, March 27, 2017, 5:30pm-6:30pm CDT Posted by Julie Renner Come join us to learn how to get more involved with WIC! Llano (Hill Country Level) - accessible by elevator onlyRead more
WIC Luncheon Ticketed Event - Rio Grande Ballroom (East) Monday, March 27, 2017, 11:00am-12:30pm CDT Posted by Julie Renner You are invited to join us for the WIC luncheon featuring keynote speaker Carol Williams , Chairman of the Board, Owens-Illinois and a member of the Olin Chemical Board of Directors. Williams joined Dow in 1980, starting as an engineer in R&D for plastic films and foams in the Granville...Read more
RAPID Members Council Meeting Monday, March 27, 2017, 9:30am-2:00pm CDT Posted by Derrick Wu Register Now We invite you to join us for the first RAPID Members Council meeting Monday, March 27 th 2017, at the Henry Gonzalez Convention Center , HBG Room 221B, San Antonio, Texas, from 9:30am – 1:30pm. This meeting will be held in conjunction with the 2017 AIChE Spring Meeting and 13 th Global...Read more
2017 Ethylene Producers' Committee Conference Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, San Antonio Monday, March 27-30, 2017, 8:00am CDT Posted by Gregory Yeo http://www.aiche.org/conferences/aiche-spring-meeting-and-global-congres...Read more
Young Professionals Mixer at the 2017 AIChE Spring Meeting Sunday, March 26, 2017, 8:00pm-10:30pm CDT Posted by Monica Mellinger This event, hosted by the Young Professionals Committee (YPC), is a great opportunity to network with a diverse group of young professionals in a relaxed environment while attending the 2017 AIChE Spring Meeting and 13th Global Congress on Process Safety in San Antonio, TX. Enjoy drinks and...Read more
WIC Women’s Networking and Relaxation Reception Sunday, March 26, 2017, 4:30pm-6:00pm CDT Posted by Julie Renner Live Oak (Hill Country Level) - accessible by elevator only This event is an opportunity to meet and network with other Chemical Engineering Women in a relaxed setting. Share your experiences; learn professional strategies and network with the women leaders and future leaders in our field. Discuss...Read more
Brewery Tour Under the Radar Thursday, March 23, 2017, 6:00pm-8:00pm CDT Posted by Morgan Reed Come join us at Under the Radar brewery in Midtown, Thursday March 23, 2017 at 6:00pm. We'll been shown the brewing equipment and lively discussions with head brewer Ned Davis. After the tour, we'll sample the available beers and have a brewing quiz! Winners will enjoy a prize provided by...Read more
March Meeting Thursday, March 23, 2017, 5:30pm CDT Posted by Brandon Lithgoe Speaker: Glenn Young, Principal, Glenn Young & Associates, LLC Topic: “Ruggedizing” Safety Instrumented Systems Menu: Full Mexican buffet, soft drink, coffee or tea. Cost: $20 Per person (Members $15, Students $10, Flood victim members free) Reservations: Please make your...Read more
Capital Area Science & Engineering Fair CASEF 2017 Thursday, March 23, 2017, 8:00am-3:00pm EDT Posted by Joshua Marteny Once again, the LS section of AIChE will be participating in the Capital Area Science & Engineering Fair (CASEF) -- and we need judges! AIChE's LS section is participating in "special" awards at both the Junior and Senior levels. We are giving four (4) $100 awards to winners we...Read more
Additive Manufacturing (a.k.a. 3D Printing) of Gun Propulsion Charges AIChE North Jersey March Dinner Meeting Tuesday, March 21, 2017, 6:00pm-9:00pm EDT Posted by Jayne Zurek Scheduled Speaker: Duncan Park Senior Propulsion Engineer – Picatinny Arsenal Additive Manufacturing (AM), or 3D printing of various materials such as metals, thermoplastics and ceramics is growing in popularity as a practical and effective manufacturing method. Utilization of AM technology...Read more
March 2017 NorCal AIChE South Bay Meeting Tuesday, March 21, 2017, 6:00pm-8:00pm PDT Posted by Mahnaz Firouzi Join us for an educational evening centered around two Bay Area Chemical Engineering faculty members. Drs. Rosenfeld and Cargnello will share their scholarly interests and research advancements with the group - get ready for a night of learning and networking! Liat Rosenfeld, Ph.D. Dr. Rosenfeld is...Read more
Investing for Success and What You Need to Know About Your Group Benefits March 2017 Section Meeting Tuesday, March 21, 2017, 5:30pm-8:00pm MDT Posted by Laura Moes Date: Tuesday, March 21, 2017 Time: 5:30 Networking; 6:00 Dinner; 7:00 Presentation Speakers: Ben Sartin, CLU and Brad Sparks, Financial Specialist with Wealth Strategies Group Presentation: Investing for Success and What You Need to Know About Your Group Benefits Ben Sartin and Brad Sparks will be...Read more
Meeting Announcement 03-16-17 ASME BPE Basics, the Dead-Leg study by an ASME BPE member Thursday, March 16, 2017, 5:30pm EDT Posted by Paul Woolverton Mr. Joey Nerstad, Life Sciences Regional Sales Manager for Anderson-Negele, will make a presentation on Thursday, March 16, 2017 to our Eastern NC Section in which he will discuss ASME BPE Basics, the Dead-Leg study by an ASME BPE member, and instrumentation to avoid these scenarios. Please see the...Read more