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.
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)...
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.
2019 Mid-Atlantic Student Regional Conference April 5-7, 2019Pennsylvania State University, College, PAConference Highlights include Regional Chem-E-Car Competition, Regional ChemE Jeopardy Competition and Regional Student Paper and Poster Competitions. Conference Webpage
Rising Stars Leadership Workshop: Empowering Women in Engineering December 13, 2018On Tuesday, December 11, 2018, more than fifty women from companies around world participated in the Leadership Workshop for Rising Star Women in Engineering.
Daniel Crowl, Andre Da Costa, and Teressa Szelest: Doing a World of Good In this episode, you'll meet Daniel Crowl, Andre Da Costa, and Teressa Szelest, three individuals committed to the improvement of process safety.
Featured Engage Discussions: December 2018 December 6, 2018There are some great discussions happening on AIChE Engage's
Congratulations to the Inaugural John C. Chen Endowment Recipients Jennifer Sinclair Curtis, Dean of Engineering at the University of California, Davis had the opportunity during the 2018 AIChE Annual Meeting in Pittsburgh to speak with Donna B
What Podcasts Do ChemEs Listen To? December 5, 2018Get recommendations from fellow chemical engineers for science podcasts and share your own personal favorites.
Tips for Building a Career in Chemical Engineering from Covestro's Demetri Zervoudis November 2, 2018Covestro SVP Demetri Zervoudis discusses the company's main values and how they apply to individual chemical engineers building a career.
A Conversation with Jeffrey Hubbell, Winner of 2018 James E. Bailey Award November 1, 2018AIChE's Hailey Murphy chats with with Jeffrey Hubbell about the award he's won, and also discusses with him good leadership and advice for young engineers.
Meet the Inaugural John C. Chen Endowment Recipients October 31, 2018Jennifer Sinclair Curtis, Dean of Engineering at the University of California, Davis, took time out 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.
Stephanie Farrell: Featured LGBTQ+ Ally August 22, 2018As the staff liaison for AIChE's LGBTQ+ & Allies Initiative, I'm thrilled and proud to introduce long-term AIChE volunteer Stephanie Farrell as our first Featured Ally of our LGBTQ+ professiona
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.
Gayle Gibson: Featured LGBTQ ChemE Professional May 16, 2018A Texas A&M graduate and newly retired engineer, Gayle discusses working in various areas at DuPont, including engineering design, plant improvement, and manufacturing as well as her experiences as an LGBTQ professional.
Alon McCormick: Featured LGBTQ ChemE Professional February 1, 2018The latest installment of the series introduces us to an LGBTQ+ professor at the University of Minnesota.
Paula Cameron: Featured LGBTQ ChemE Professional October 10, 2017Meet Paula Cameron, a Technical service and development manager for The Dow Company in Texas.
Peter Schwalbenberg: Featured LGBTQ ChemE Professional August 16, 2017The latest installment of the series introduces us to a process engineer in Philadelphia.
Brenda Seggerman: Featured LGBTQ ChemE Professional June 8, 2017Meet Brenda Seggerman, an environmental, health, and safety (EHS) engineer for Hydrite, a chemical manufacturing and distribution company.
Tony Butterfield: Featured LGBTQ ChemE Professional February 16, 2017As part of its continuing efforts in diversity and inclusion, AIChE is introducing a series focused on LGBTQ chemical engineers.
Catalyzing the Unique Abilities of Students with Disabilities The Disability Unity Community Convocation at the 2018 Annual Meeting featured a diverse set of panelists with expertise in inclusion of STEM students with disabilities in undergraduate education.
Career Corner: Leading a Diverse Team December2018Career CornerLoraine KasprzakLast summer, I visited a client who runs a NJ-based engineering and manufacturing firm. He knows I’m a foodie, so he shared photos from his company’s Independence Day office party. Picture after picture showed Greek, Indian, Jamaican, Puerto Rican,...
Engineers Without Borders USA Grant Winners Discuss Their Projects [Interview] Hear about two different projects in Peru and Nicaragua where chemical engineering students are helping make a difference in locals' quality of life through Engineers Without Borders USA.
2019 North-Central Student Regional Conference April 12-13, 2019University of Toledo, Toledo, OHConference Highlights include Regional Chem-E-Car Competition, Regional ChemE Jeopardy Competition and Regional Student Paper and Poster Competitions.
2019 Mid-America Student Regional Conference April 12-13, 2019Missouri University of Science and TechnologyConference Highlights include Regional Chem-E-Car Competition, Regional ChemE Jeopardy Competition and Regional Student Paper and Poster Competitions.
2019 Pacific Northwest Student Regional Conference April 12-14, 2019University of Idaho, Moscow, IDConference Highlights include Regional Chem-E-Car Competition, Regional ChemE Jeopardy Competition and Regional Student Paper and Poster Competitions.
2019 Western Student Regional Conference April 5-6, 2019University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CAConference Highlights include Regional Chem-E-Car Competition, Regional ChemE Jeopardy Competition and Regional Student Paper and Poster Competitions.
2019 Rocky Mountain Student Regional Conference April 5-6, 2019Colorado School of Mines, Golden, COConference Highlights include Regional Chem-E-Car Competition, Regional ChemE Jeopardy Competition and Regional Student Paper and Poster Competitions.
2019 Southwest Student Regional Conference March 29-30, 2019Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TXConference Highlights include Regional Chem-E-Car Competition, Regional ChemE Jeopardy Competition and Regional Student Paper and Poster Competitions.
2019 Eckhardt Northeast Student Regional Conference March 29-31, 2019University of Massachusetts, AmherstConference Highlights include Regional Chem-E-Car Competition, Regional ChemE Jeopardy Competition and Regional Student Paper and Poster Competitions.
2019 Southern Student Regional Conference March 29-30, 2019Mississippi State University, Starkville, MSConference Highlights include Regional Chem-E-Car Competition, Regional ChemE Jeopardy Competition and Regional Student Paper and Poster Competitions.
Advice for Young Managers: R-E-S-P-E-C-T December 3, 2018Aretha Franklin famously sang “R-E-S-P-E-C-T. Find out what it means to me,” as a demand for equal treatment for women and minorities during a period of immense societal change.
Celebrating Women in Chemical Engineering AIChE's Women’s Initiatives Committee (WIC) commemorated it’s 20th anniversary with a day-long special symposium at the Annual Meeting in Pittsburgh.
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.
Featured Engage Discussions: November 2018 November 7, 2018There are some great discussions happening on AIChE Engage's
Antonis Papadourakis on Maintaining Career Competitiveness in a Changing Chemical Industry November 6, 2018An ever-changing chemical industry presents challenges for both new and established chemical engineers. Hear thoughts about keeping up with the pace of change.
Interview with Carol Williams on Career Goals, Obstacles, and Success April 4, 2017CEP Magazine's editor in chief Cindy Mascone sat down with Carol Williams following her keynote at the Women's Initiative Committee (WIC) Networking Luncheon.
Interview: John Televantos on Chemical Engineers in Finance and Overcoming Career Obstacles March 28, 2017John Televantos, partner at Arsenal Capital Partners, sat down after his keynote address to speak with
Project Evaluation: Cost Estimating and Financial Analysis Face-to-Face CourseYour goal is to improve your ability to make economic evaluations of projects, designs, ideas and alternatives, or to better understand evaluations...
Job Search Tips from STEM Career Consultant Alaina G. Levine We sat down with Alaina G. Levine to learn about the tools and techniques chemical engineers can use to uncover hidden job opportunities.
Project Evaluation: Operating Cost Estimating Combo Course Face-to-Face CourseThis AIChE course is a combination of Conceptual Development & Capital Cost Estimating (CH139) and Project Evaluation: Operating Cost Estimating...
Project Management for Chemical Engineers Face-to-Face CourseIn today’s global and fast-paced world, the ability to manage complex projects is vital to keep up with the chemical industry’s demands and needs...
Spreadsheet Problem-Solving for Chemical Engineers Face-to-Face CourseThis course provides a comprehensive, hands-on overview of spreadsheet applications, focused on the needs of chemical engineers.
Excel VBA Programming for Chemical Engineers Face-to-Face CourseIf you know your way around Microsoft Excel and you’re ready to learn Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) Programming this course is for you.
Spreadsheet Problem-Solving and VBA Programming Combo Course Face-to-Face CourseTake advantage of a three-day immersion into Spreadsheet Problem Solving and Excel VBA Programming specifically covering chemical engineering...
Young Professionals Point of View: Advice for Young Managers: R-E-S-P-E-C-T November2018YPOVDonna BryantAretha Franklin famously sang “R-E-S-P-E-C-T. Find out what it means to me,” as a demand for equal treatment for women and minorities during a period of immense societal change. The song’s sentiment can also be your guide in working relationships...
Excel VBA Programming for Chemical Engineers eLearning (online) CourseAre you already familiar with Excel and ready to learn Visual Basic Applications (VBA) Programming? This course is for you.
Conceptual Development and Capital Cost Estimating Face-to-Face CourseDon’t let an inaccurate cost estimate threaten the funding of an engineering project. Save money and time, and optimize your projects, with proven...
2018 Annual Meeting Honors Ceremony Recap October 29, 2018Photos and details from the 2018 Institute and Board of Directors' Awards.
Top Chemical Engineers on the Importance of Mentors and Staying Relevant October 28, 2018AIChE leaders share their thoughts on mentorship and the skills necessary to stay relevant.
2018 Student Conference Kicks Off with Keynote by Covestro’s Demetri Zervoudis October 27, 2018Covestro's Demetri Zervoudis opened the AIChE Annual Student Conference in Pittsburgh, sharing career advice and inspiration for young chemical engineers.
Have You Been Bitten by the Entrepreneurship Bug? October 24, 2018Building your own company takes the right kind of personality, skills, and access to resources, but it's a path that can pay rich rewards for entrepreneurs who thrive at it.
Symposium Chair Invites you to WIC 20th Anniversary: Celebrating Women in Chemical Engineering October 19, 2018Julianne Holloway shares a preview of WIC's 20th Anniversary Symposium, which celebrates women in chemical engineering through invited female speakers with diverse backgrounds.
Sujata Bhatia, Jonathan Galarraga, and Nick Martin: Doing a World of Good In this episode, you'll meet Sujata Bhatia, Jonathan Galarraga, and Nick Martin, three individuals focused on expanding educational outcomes for the profession of chemical engineering.
Download AIChEvents App for Latest Annual Meeting Updates October 15, 2018The AIChEvent App is now available for download through the App Store and Google Play by searching for "AIChE Events".
WIC 20th Anniversary Symposium: Celebrating Women in Chemical Engineering AIChE and the AIChE Foundation are delighted to announce the
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. October 28, 2018 at the AIChE Annual Meeting...
Give a Great Presentation October2018Career CatalystRobert W. BlyYou might be the one on stage, but the audience is the star of any good presentation. Follow this guidance to keep your focus on them.
Career Corner: Have You Been Bitten by the Entrepreneurship Bug? October2018Career CornerLoraine KasprzakEntrepreneurship is not for wimps — the hours are long, pay is often irregular, vacations are short or nonexistent, and stress levels are high. Dedication to your “great idea” may be to the detriment of your relationships and, ultimately, that idea...
Professional Ethics & Excellence for Chemical Engineers eLearning (online) CourseWhat every chemical engineer needs to know to “do the right thing” and achieve the highest level of professional excellence.
Session Chair Invites You to "What the Heck Happened? Past, Present & Future Disruptions to the Chemical/Fuels Business" September 21, 2018Cliff Kowall shares insights about how today's responses to industry disruptions can be richly informed by experiences of similar events in the past.
Tony Butterfield, Stephanie Farrell, and Gayle Gibson: Doing a World of Good In this episode, you'll meet Tony Butterfield, Stephanie Farrell, and Gayle Gibson, three of our members focused on raising awareness, offering support, and creating dialog for issues relevant to LGBTQ+ individuals within our profession.
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?
Chevron's Cynthia Murphy-Ortega on Making the Most of Your Internship September 17, 2018There's a lot of advice on getting an internship, but here's some great advice on how to make the most of an internship once you get one.
Amita Gupta and Sujata Bhatia: Doing a World of Good In this episode of the Doing a World of Good podcast, you'll meet Amita Gupta and Sujata Bhatia, two fascinating women using their considerable talents to help radically transform the medical and public health sectors.
Featured Engage Discussions: September 2018 August 25, 2018Discussions on Engage range from technical subjects to career advice. This month hot topics include writing great emails, courses and degrees beyond a bachelor's, and more.
Doing a World of Good Raj & Kumla 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.
Nance Dicciani, Ruby Chandy, Kim Ann Mink, and Suzanne Rowland: Doing a World of Good In this episode of the Doing a World of Good podcast, you'll meet Nance Dicciani, Ruby Chandy, Kim Ann Mink, and Suzanne Rowland, women who have contributed to the advancement of both chemical engineering and the business world. Listen on the Giving site or subscribe in iTunes.
Gilda Barabino, Christine Grant, and Paula Hammond: Doing a World of Good In this episode of the Foundation’s Doing a World of Good podcast, you'll meet Gilda Barabino, Christine Grant, and Paula Hammond, all of whom are active in AIChE’s Minority Affairs Committee. Listen on the Giving site or subscribe in iTunes. This podcast is supported by a generous donation from Raj & Kumla Gupta.
Raj Gupta: Doing a World of Good In the first of the AIChE-Doing a World of Good podcast series Raj Gupta, shares a captivating story of his personal and professional journey to become a leader in the chemical industry. Listen on the Giving site or subscribe in iTunes.
Young Professionals Point of View: Develop Your Emotional Intelligence September2018YPOVSeifullah BelloEmotional intelligence is the ability to understand your emotions and the emotions of others. Emotions are expressions of core feelings, including happiness, sadness, anger, fear, and shame (1) . Everyone displays one or more of these emotions...
CEP: Editorial - Engaging in Public Affairs February2014EditorialCynthia MasconeStudents in the engineering and public policy (EPP) department worked on projects at the intersection of technology and society, like energy, the environment, and risk analysis. Those sounded interesting, so I enrolled in the ChE/EPP double-major program.
Career Corner: Speaking Up in Meetings October2017Career CornerLoraine KasprzakMeetings are an inevitable part of the workweek for most of us. Whether it is a department staff meeting, senior executive briefing, or even an informal breakroom chat, we must interact with our coworkers, bosses, clients, and others. Knowing how to...
Editorial: Write Emails Others Will Love September2018EditorialCynthia MasconeI have a love-hate relationship with email. What I love: I can communicate at a time that is convenient for me; I can think about what I want to say before I say it; I can share information with multiple people at the same time; I have a record of...
Build an Effective Collaborative Team August 28, 2018Have a team effort ahead? Use these tips to collaborate effectively, even when you're in different locations and with different levels of technical skills and expertise.
Northeastern University Student Chapter's Career Fairs August 24, 2018The Northeastern University Student Chapter has been hosting career fairs for its students every semester since 2012.
Featured Engage Discussions: August 2018 August 24, 2018Discussions on Engage range from technical subjects to career advice. This month hot topics include simulation software, PE licenses, online courses and degrees, and involvement in student chapters.
Find Your Next Job at AIChE’s Virtual Career Fair on September 20th August 23, 2018Mark your calendar: AIChE's Virtual Career Fair is a great way for job seekers and employers to connect.
AIChE Foundation Awards Grants to Five Diverse Projects The AIChE Foundation is pleased to announce the following five initiatives have been awarded grants for the 2018 second cycle of funding.
Introducing Some of AIChE's Recently Elected Fellows August 8, 2018Check out the diverse backgrounds and impressive accomplishments of these chemical engineers who were recently elected as AIChE Fellows.
Managing Change August 7, 2018Change brings a dichotomy of emotions: we are either excited for, or absolutely dread, change. Learn to handle change better and manage positive change as a leader within your organization.
Cultivate and Sustain Motivation [Part 2] August 3, 2018A motivated team is a productive team. Read on for more insights on how to build strong motivation that will help your team reach its goals.