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A recent article in Bioengineering & Translational Medicine on the subject of developing a biochemical test for autism spectrum disorder is drawing widespread attention.

AIChE's Kristine Chin joined Henry Kister at the 2017 AIChE Spring Meeting in San Antonio to discuss his book,

The September issue of the AIChE Journal, now available online, honors Roger Sargent, recognized as the pi

A business classic on team building shares techniques for building strong teams and results.

Chemical engineers know about many important topics, but life insurance might not be one of them. Fortunately, you can easily learn the basics about life insurance.

Business Model Innovation: Concepts, Analysis, and Cases by Allan Afuah. Routledge, 2014. 358 + xvi pages.  US$73.95 (soft cover).

Navigating Strategic Decisions: The Power of Sound Analysis and Forecasting by John E.

This month CEP features a look at lignocellulosic biofuels, from various production processes to what's needed to scale up bioenergy operations.

Special Section: Sustainability

This month, a feature on how humidity affects powders, tips for improving boiler system performance, discussions about the great water-energy-food challenge, and much more.

CEP editor in chief Cynthia Mascone takes a look at the periodic table, with plenty of trivia and fun. How well do you know the periodic table?

Siluria says that it's solved one of the hardest problems in petrochemistry: the oxidative coupling of methane (OCM) into ethylene.

This month, CEP looks at safety and the dangerous illusion of attention. You'll also find articles on heat exchanger models in simulation, tips on how to characterize particle size and shape, and much more.

What type of leader are you, and what are your strongest abilities? Learning to lead means understanding where your strengths as a leader lie so you can also learn to manage your weaknesses.

Getting your first job is just the start. Even with the best chemical engineering education under your belt, every job will present new challenges. Following is some great advice to help make the transition easier.

This month, CEP turns an eye to industrial water reuse. You'll also find best practices for pilot-plant piping, a look at Italy's chemical industry, and much more.

This month in CEP, a look at crystallization process design, size control valves, pressure measurement, and much more.

This month CEP looks at controlling boiler emissions, reviews distillation revamp pitfalls to avoid, and presents an unconventional approach to process safety.

Many chemical engineers are engaged in tactical implementation rather than strategic project development. However, understanding the firm’s strategy can help improve project selection, team organization, and profitability at a company.

This month, CEP takes a close look at choosing the appropriate flame arrester. You'll also find much more, including articles on bench-scale engineering (BSE) and details on AIChE's ScaleUp program, through which corporations provide support for ChE students.

Learn how one grad student in biological engineering has increased his professional reach and enriched his career as a volunteer.

This month, a special supplement on biochemical engineering with a focus on the work of D. I. C. Wang, founder of the Society for Biological Engineering (SBE).

This month, CEP features lithium-ion batteries, looking at battery basics, their many uses, and much more.

Lou Russell’s new book, Managing Projects, is great for anyone new to the concepts and methodologies of project management.

This month, CEP features process burners and what you need to know to select one for your application.

Lisa Bodell’s new book, Kill the Company, offers an entertaining and contrarian view to shake up the status quo and bring about change and innovation.

In this issue, check out the results of the 2013 AIChE Salary Survey, learn how to select the right centrifugal compressor, read up on electrostatic hazards in process operations, and much more.

This month, CEP features a look at improving process safety with near-miss analysis (full article downloadable). You'll also find tips for selecting energy-saving flowmeters, developing an effective air-pollution-control strategy, and much more.

This month, CEP features membrane filtration and also looks at a variety of other news and topics, including a look at the latest on graphene, Singapore's chemicals industry, and much more.

Idea Stormers by Bryan Mattimore is s a terrific reference for any manager or leader trying to find creative solutions for engineering or business problems.

The Invisible Element is an interesting book for chemical engineers interested in building better problem-solving teams.

Need to create a jaw-dropping presentation? Cynthia Clay’s Great Webinars can help chemical engineers create presentations that are more captivating and informative.

This month, CEP takes a close look at loop tuning, with a look at guidelines and strategies. You'll also have a chance to learn more about improving process hazard analysis (full-article download included), learn more about chemical industry prospects, and much more.

This month CEP looks at biological chemical engineering, focusing on the intersection of nanotechnology and biology. In this month's preview your also have access to the full text of "Easy Ways to Improve Energy Efficiency."

In the most recent editorial in the series, Cindy Mascone looks at sports and the efforts the industry is making towards sustainability.