Digitally transforming chemical operations is vital for safer plant shutdowns that limit operational disruption and reduce the risk of environmental impact.

In addition to regular programming, this year’s Annual Meeting and Annual Student Conference will feature events that showcase AIChE’s efforts towards equity, diversity, and inclusion, and the IDEAL Path.

Project management is an important skill many chemical engineers need and use in their work, and it generally comes with opportunities to work on other skills such as communication, leadership, and coordination.

Stepping into the role as interim editor-in-chief is Elizabeth Nance, Jagjeet and Janice Bindra Endowed Career Development Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering and Chemical Engineering Associate Chair for Undergraduate Studies at the University of Washington.

Check out the first of the 2022 Chem-E-Car Competition® videos, and stay tuned for more as we share videos from this year’s competitors.

Jonathan S. Dordick of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute will receive SBE’s James E. Bailey Award, and Ali Khademhosseini of the Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation will receive the Biotechnology Progress Award for Excellence in Biological Engineering Publication.

Learn how Acelen has a close eye on process safety at every level of its operations, as it processes 300,000 barrels of oil each day at its Mataripe refinery.

Looking to make a career change? Check out how other chemical engineers have applied their skills by pursuing a law degree or an MBA. Also, get advice on hiring consultants, learn the latest industry news, and much more.

Flaubert Matos Machado is the General Manager for Strategy and Center of Excellence in Safety, Environment and Health at Petrobras and a keynote speaker at the 9th CCPS Latin American Conference on Process Safety. I spoke with Flaubert about his and Petrobras’ involvement with the conference.