The 2011 ICBE—International Conference on Biomolecular Engineering—started with a fantastic keynote speaker. Frances Arnold, from the California Institute of Technology, gave a great look into her career focusing on evolutionary design of proteins and biological systems, and her research groups’ success with cytochrome P450 enzymes.

The American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) announced that Maria K. Burka, program director in the Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental and Transport Systems Division of the National Science Foundation in Arlington, Virginia, will become president of the 40,000 member organization in 2011. Burka is the second woman to hold the presidency since AIChE’s founding in 1908.

ChEnected launched in February of 2010. Since then the site has grown into a community of more than 40 authors and contributors and more than 6,000 unique monthly visitors. As we begin a promising 2010, we'd like to take a moment to reflect on all that's gone into making ChEnected.

ChEnected's success is owed to the chemical engineers and other professionals who spent many hours writing, producing, and engaging with great content. Watch this video made with Pummelvision that flashes all ChEnected photos before your eyes in 142 seconds.