2017 AIChE Salary Survey: Overview June2017Salary SurveyAre you working in the right industry to make the most out of your chemical engineering degree? Ever wonder if other chemical engineers with the same experience level get paid more than you? Check out the results of AIChE’s biennial salary survey to find out which industry pays the most, how your salary stacks up to those of your peers, and the difference in salary between genders. Other factors explored in this year’s survey results include age, job function, supervisory responsibilities, and geographical location. Also, check out the benefits and health insurance packages being offered to chemical engineers.
An Alternate Route: Working Before Graduate School January 28, 2019Chemical engineering professionals are increasingly pursuing advanced degrees, but it's not necessary to go directly into a grad program after earning a bachelor's.
Spreadsheet Problem-Solving for Chemical Engineers eLearning (online) CourseA basic course tailored specifically to chemical engineers. Improve your productivity while solving day-to-day ChemE problems.
WISE Program Reunion Part 1: Doing a World of Good In this episode of the Foundation’s Doing a World of Good podcast, you'll meet six past participants of the Washington Internships for Students in Engineering (WISE) Program how the program has shaped their thinking about government and industry partnership.
Two Roads: MS ChE or MBA? May 6, 2019Advantages come with both an MS ChE and with an MBA, so the right choice depends on each chemical engineer's specific career goals and interests.
Sam G. Samdani on the Next Digital Leap to Artificial Intelligence April 19, 2019Will AI change your job outlook? A look at how AI could affect industry, business, and society, and thoughts on the technical challenges surrounding AI adoption.
Cari Parker Shares Her Career Story and Gives Advice April 17, 2019Cari Parker of Eastman Chemical Company shares lessons from her own career and gives advice to young chemical engineers building their own careers.
Venkat Venkatasubramanian on Artificial Intelligence in Chemical Engineering April 12, 2019Professor Venkatasubramanian has been involved in artificial intelligence (AI) since the 1980s and discusses with us its growth and future in chemical engineering.
Sharon Beshouri on Embracing Transitions Today and Assuring a Robust Future Tomorrow [Interview] April 2, 2019Sharon Beshouri, President of Shell Global Solutions U.S. and Vice President for Shell’s Catalyst Technologies, discusses the transition to renewables and more.
Congratulations to the Inaugural John C. Chen Endowment Recipients Jennifer Sinclair Curtis had the opportunity during the 2018 AIChE Annual Meeting in Pittsburgh to speak with Donna Bryant and Colin Young, the two inaugural scholarship recipients of the John C. Chen Endowment for Young Professional Leadership.
Hear from Chemical Engineering Students Learning about Policy through WISE Internships November 11, 2018Watch 2015 WISE intern Jami Summey-Rice interview the 2018 WISE interns about their projects and experiences.
2017 WISE Engineering Interns Talk about Their Projects November 1, 2017Watch 2015 WISE intern Jami Summey-Rice interview the 2017 WISE interns about their projects and experiences.
2016 WISE Engineering Interns Talk about Their Projects November 21, 2016Watch 2015 WISE intern Jami Summey-Rice interview the 2016 WISE interns about their projects and experiences.
Interview: WISE Intern Tomas Wesley Green, Univ. Kansas November 16, 2016Tomas Wesley Green from the University of Kansas used his WISE internship in Washington to study how agricultural resources can contribute to the energy supply and bioeconomy. He looked a
Introducing AIChE’s 2016 WISE Interns August 19, 2016Summer wouldn’t be summer without the tradition of the WISE (Washington Internships for Students of Engineering) program, which offers students across engineering disciplines the opportunity to exp
Interview: Catching Up with the 2015 WISE Interns November 9, 2015Every year AIChE sends three students to Washington to research public policy issues and contribute to discussions on how engineers impact society.
WISE Interns Complete DC Assignments September 17, 2015This summer, three chemical engineering students explored the interface between engineering and public policy as AIChE’s 2015 WISE (Washington Internships for Students of Engineering) interns.
What’s It Like to Be an AIChE WISE Intern? December 2, 2014In 2014, AIChE sponsored three students to take part in WISE Internships in Washington, DC.
Interview: WISE Program Interns Discuss Their Experiences November 6, 2013The three WISE interns sponsored by AIChE discuss their experiences in Washington, DC, where their work focused on natural gas and water policies.
15th GCPS Welcome Plenary Keynote Matthew C. Koenings on Process Safety Education Matthew C. Koenings discusses the main themes of his talk, "The Upside of UPSLI: Ensuring a Safer Industry Through Undergraduate Process Safety Education."
YPOV: Leading Multidisciplinary Teams May2019YPOVMatt StewartCompany initiatives often manifest at the plant level as site assessments. As an energetic and talented young professional, you may land the responsibility of leading such an assessment. That responsibility can seem daunting, especially because...
DECHEMA/CCPS' Senior Leaders and Process Safety: The Role and The Opportunity Face-to-Face CourseThis interactive course will examine the role that culture plays in catastrophic events, the critical role you have personally in establishing...
It's Okay to Ask for Help April 30, 2019Asking for help has benefits beyond simply accomplishing the task at hand. Learning to accept help and delegate are important for success in work and life.
Featured Engage Discussions: April 2019 April 29, 2019Wondering what others are talking about? Check out the latest technical and career discussions on AIChE Engage.
Women in Process Safety April 11, 2019An impressive lineup of women leaders gathered at GCPS in New Orleans to discuss career paths, challenges, and and more.
Beshouri Receives AIChE's Award for Government and Industry Leaders April 1, 2019Sharon Beshouri, President of Shell Global Solutions (U.S.), Inc., has received the American Institute of Chemical Engineers’ (AIChE) Government and Industry Leaders (AGILE) Award. She set the stage for the conference with her welcome keynote lecture entitled “Embracing Transitions Today: Assuring a Robust Future Tomorrow.”
Young Professionals Gather in New Orleans at the 2019 Spring Meeting & GCPS [Photos] April 1, 2019The Young Professionals Social drew a large crowd in New Orleans during the first night of our 2019 Spring Meeting & GCPS.
Demystifying Professional Engineering Licensure and How to Put it to Work for you Archived Webinar Mar 27, 2019 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...
Meet Process Engineer Ecevit Bilgili August 13, 2018Professor Bilgili shares an insider's view into his role as a process engineer developing blockbuster drugs and how he later transitioned to academia.
Meet Process Engineer Denis Fallon June 21, 2018Want to know more about process engineering? Hear about this process engineer's career and profit from his insights on finding success in industry.
Sessions Focus on Breaking the Unconscious Bias Habit April 30, 2018Attendees at the 2018 Spring Meeting and GCPS gained insight into the belief systems and learned stereotypes that influence their actions and decisions when interacting with other people.
Center for PEAK Leadership - Developing our Society’s Leaders Face-to-Face CourseThe PEAK course is offered on the following date. Registration is now open. Cost of enrollment is $650. Sunday, November 10, 2019 at the AIChE Annual...
Become an Effective Safety Leader August2016SafetyGreg RobinsonEach of us is responsible for developing and encouraging a strong safety culture. One way to do that is to incorporate these five critical safety activities into your daily routine.
Career Connections: Redefining Career Success April2019Career ConnectionsLoraine KasprzakIn the 2015 comedy The Intern, Robert DeNiro plays a retired executive who re-enters the workforce as an intern to the CEO of an e-commerce startup. While DeNiro’s character was brave enough to reimagine his career at age 70 and become a successful...
What’s Trending at AIChE: Highlights from January & February 2019 March 30, 2019Welcome to AIChE’s What’s Trending feature, where you'll discover some of our most viewed and read content from the prior months. Check out the video above for a short recap.
Entrepreneurship in the CPI: Paving the Road to Innovation March 26, 2019Startups are becoming more prominent in the chemical process industries (CPI).
Download AIChEvents App for Latest Spring Meeting Updates March 6, 2019The AIChEvent App is now available for download through the App Store and Google Play by searching for "AIChE Events".
Process Data Analytics and Machine Learning Methods Archived Webinar Sep 19, 2018 Could recent advances in machine learning improve process data analytics in your facility?
Doing a World of Good Raj & Kamla Gupta Podcast Series July 31, 2018Hear from prominent chemical engineers about their careers, their advice, and their take on where the chemical engineering profession is headed next.
The Dos and Don’ts of Technical Writing Archived Webinar Jun 14, 2018 In 60 informative minutes, this webinar cuts to the chase to outline the specific dos and dont’s to follow when writing a technical report. Learn what to emphasize and what not to write.
Project Management for Research and Development Archived Webinar May 16, 2018 Managing projects in R & D is different—and uniquely challenging. Learn the principles, skills and tools essential to your success. In 60 minutes, you’ll learn the three most important keys to...
Expand Your Job Search at AIChE’s Virtual Career Fair on April 11th March 22, 2018Mark your calendar: AIChE's Virtual Career Fair is a great way for job seekers and employers to connect.
The Challenges and Benefits of Being an Independent Engineering Consultant Archived Webinar Jul 19, 2017 Thinking about becoming an independent engineering consultant? Find out if you’ve got what it takes from someone who’s done it. In 60 minutes, learn if being an independent engineering...
Creating an Environment for Student Success Archived Webinar Apr 5, 2017 Teaching chemical engineering students? Learn how to create an environment that ensures all students have the opportunity succeed. In this 60-minute webinar, discover how to create an environment for...
Education Division Webinar: Concept Warehouse Archived Webinar Jan 24, 2017 Many engineering educators and industry partners emphasize the need for students to apply their knowledge to new and challenging problems. A lack of conceptual understanding has been shown to...
It's True! You Don't Get a Second Chance to Make a First Impression Archived Webinar Nov 2, 2016 Take advantage of the game-changing power of etiquette in your career. Attend this webinar to brush up on the basics of professional etiquette. In this 60-minute webinar, you’ll gain a...
Conflict Management Archived Webinar Oct 19, 2016 Conflict making your work day difficult? Learn how the best chemical engineers manage it. In 60 minutes, you’ll examine what conflict is, common reasons underlying conflict and why managing it...
Build COMSOL Multiphysics® Simulation Apps for Chemical Engineers Archived Webinar Oct 13, 2016 Are you a chemical engineer looking to create and deploy simulation apps? If so, this webinar is for you. You will learn how to define and set up models in the Chemical Reaction Engineering Module in...
Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen and Kata for Chemical Engineers Archived Webinar Oct 5, 2016 Involved in or leading improvement initiatives? Gain a quick introduction to Lean Six Sigma tools and how to put them to work for you. In this 60-minute introduction, you’ll gain insight into several...
Ethics and Excellence in Engineering - 2016 Edition Archived Webinar Aug 24, 2016 This presentation has been updated to reflect changes in industry and ongoing customer interest. Life often presents us with dilemmas: What is the right thing to do? Our technical training as...
Fundamentals of Applied Project Management Archived Webinar Aug 3, 2016 Project Management consists of many principles, skills, and tools that are essential in today's project-oriented workplace. For a chemical engineer to be successful, a basic understanding or...
Engineering and Science Publication Practice and Ethics Archived Webinar Jul 13, 2016 Conducting life science research? Get guidelines for publishing ethically and effectively. In 60 minutes, you’ll learn how members of the American Physiological Society, AIChE/SBE and the American...
Chemical Reaction Engineering Modeling and Simulation in COMSOL Multiphysics® Archived Webinar Jul 7, 2016 Are you working with the modeling and simulation of re-acting systems? Explore a more cost-effective and efficient way to understand their design and operation. In this 60-minute, COMSOL-sponsored...
Using Ethics to Support Excellence in Reliable and Safe Operations Archived Webinar May 4, 2016 Working to improve your organization and achieve excellence? Trans-formation begins with an understanding of the relationship between ethics, safety and good operations. In 60 minutes, you’ll...
Spreadsheet Techniques and Problem-Solving for Chemical Engineers Archived Webinar Dec 3, 2015 Due to popular demand, AIChE Academy has revisited this topic with a new presentation.
Program Management: Techniques and Pillars Archived Webinar Oct 22, 2015 Vice Admiral Joseph Dyer, USN (ret) speaks to the VLS about creating successful programs. He will provide insight on his view that programs – be they fighter planes, pharmaceutical production...
Planning and Conducting Effective Performance Appraisals Archived Webinar Aug 5, 2015 Performance appraisals are an essential part of any supervisor’s position whether they have one or many direct reports. However, most managers dread the thought of conducting formal (often annual)...
AIChE Fellows - Who, Why & How? Archived Webinar Jul 23, 2015 John P. O'Connell tells of this history and criteria of the AIChE Fellow membership class, and hosts a panel of Fellows to speak about becoming a Fellow...
The Dow Chemical Story Archived Webinar Jun 25, 2015 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...
Law Careers for Chemical Engineers Archived Webinar Mar 4, 2015 Joshua Stowell discusses the different career opportunities that are available to chemical engineers who pursue careers as attorneys. He reviews specialty law fields for chemical engineers as well as...
AIChE & A&WMA Web Forum: Taking Your Career to a New Level Archived Webinar Feb 12, 2015 This web forum will address making the move from entry level to junior staff, moving up the ladder to management, and overcoming common challenges associated with these transitions.
Building Trust - A Key Leadership Skill Archived Webinar Oct 1, 2014 We discuss what it means to be a trustworthy leader, how to build trust within teams, and what are the best behaviors to maintain trust within your team. The ability to build trust within your team...
Entering a New Golden Age of Chemical Engineering Archived Webinar Sep 10, 2014 Chemical engineering expertise is essential for a wide variety of areas that are shaping the world’s future, making this truly a new Golden Age of ChE. At the same time, a hallmark of our scientific...
Transition to Work Archived Webinar Apr 23, 2014 Students and new engineers: Are you nervous about transitioning from school to "the real world?” Have no fear! This webinar prepares you to go from your college's or university's library to a plant...
Young Professionals and AIChE Archived Webinar Mar 27, 2014 Whether you are a recent graduate looking to get involved or your AIChE communities are struggling without new interest, you will appreciate the practical advice and insight for and about Young...
Treating Hydraulic Fracturing Flowback Waters Archived Webinar Dec 11, 2013 This presentation reviews membrane separation processes that could be used to treat hydraulic fracturing flowback waters. The advantages and limitations of these processes are highlighted. Data from...
Key Finance Measures for Successful Projects Archived Webinar Sep 18, 2013 This webinar is designed to help engineers and chemists develop a better understanding of basic accounting and finance concepts. IIt will be of interest to those contemplating getting a business...
Innovation in Improving Performance Archived Webinar Apr 17, 2013 This webinar focuses on ideas for improving the performance of individuals who work in industrial settings.
Leadership Is Everyone’s Responsibility Archived Webinar Feb 20, 2013 This webinar discusses the “hidden leadership” opportunities that are woven into everyday roles, how to recognize these opportunities and take advantage of them.
Solutions for a Sustainable Tomorrow Archived Webinar Jan 30, 2013 This presentation focuses on the critical components of a truly sustainable operation . . . safety, environment, energy, capital management, and asset productivity.
Critically Thinking About Critical Thinking Archived Webinar Oct 24, 2012 Have you ever examined another person's solution to a problem and found yourself frustrated and asking yourself "What were they thinking?" when you realize that the person's actions actually...
Working Across Distances: The Challenge of Global Teams Archived Webinar Oct 17, 2012 Teamwork can be challenging, especially when a project involves people in multiple locations or time zones, and of various cultural backgrounds. This webinar lays the groundwork for practicing...
Virtual Local Section: Go for the Gold Medal in your Chemical Engineering Career Archived Webinar Aug 23, 2012 As Young Professional, you have already achieved success in completing the most challenging undergraduate program at most universities as you begin your career as chemical engineers. Now you are...
Patents And The America Invents Act-Strategies In View Of Patent Law Reform Archived Webinar May 9, 2012 On September 16, 2011, the America Invents Act (AlA) was enacted, representing the first major overhaul of the U.S. Patent system in nearly 60 years.
Understanding Those Chemical Engineers! Archived Webinar Apr 18, 2012 Get an overview some of the basic principles of chemical engineering for use by other engineers as well as other disciplines that must interact with chemical engineers.
Maintenance and Reliability for Chemical Engineers (Part 4) Archived Webinar Apr 10, 2012 Learn how to develop a business case for reliability improvement and the benchmark and margin analysis approaches to understanding values of opportunities.
Effective Delegation Archived Webinar Mar 21, 2012 Learn principles for successful delegation, applying to professionals in industry, academic, and government sectors.
AIChE Professional Support – Career Services Archived Webinar Feb 23, 2012 Whether you are getting ready to graduate with your chemical engineering degree, you are currently unemployed, or you are looking for a new technical challenge, learn about a number of tools AIChE...
Polishing Your Technical Communication Skills Archived Webinar Nov 16, 2011 We improve our communication if we follow a problem solving approach for each of the four stages: prewriting, writing, polishing/revising and delivery. Learn about this approach.
Job Search Strategies Archived Webinar Oct 5, 2011 Searching for a job is usually a full time job. Job searches can be both voluntary and involuntary but usually involve the investment of a significant amount of time. Professor Wickramasinghe has...
Financial Investment & Management Archived Webinar Aug 25, 2011 An overview of different investment types and strategies, such as risk management, retirement accounts, mutual funds & stocks, commodities & precious metals, and ways to maximize your...
Dining Etiquette in Asia Archived Webinar Jul 13, 2011 In this video you will learn about dining etiquette in Asia. Topics covered will be: place settings, when to begin your meal, honoring your host, salutations, and a host of other topics. Due to a...
Dining Etiquette in South America Archived Webinar Jul 11, 2011 Topics covered will be: place settings, when to begin your meal, honoring your host, salutations, and a host of other topics.