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) performance appraisals. In this webinar, we review the essential elements in preparing and conducting...
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.
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.
Download the 2018 AIChE Spring Meeting, GCPS and WCPT8 Mobile App April 10, 2017The AIChEvents Mobile App is an easy way to stay organized, stay on schedule and stay in-the-know. Everything you need to navigate meetings like a pro is at your finger tips.
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.
AIChE @ the USA Science & Engineering Festival, April 7–8 April 6, 2018AIChE joins 3,000+ STEM exhibitors to share with grade school students what chemical engineers do and how they contribute to society and the workforce.
Career Corner: What Skills Do Chemical Engineers Need Now? April2018Career CornerLoraine KasprzakFifty years ago this month, Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey was released. This science fiction epic follows a spacecraft bound for Jupiter with the sentient computer HAL 9000. While the movie dealt with issues such as existentialism, human...
The 30-Minute Volunteer April 16, 2018Want to get involved but worried you don't have the time? Consider micro-volunteering to support AIChE and develop your skills.
Share Your Input for AIChE's Strategic Plan March 8, 2018AIChE is developing a new strategic plan — with the aim of guiding the Institute toward success in the 21st century. AIChE is seeking input from current members, potential future members, and stakeholders. Complete the survey by March 30, 2018.
Conference Chair Invites You to 8th World Congress on Particle Technology April 13, 2018Conference chair Ray Cocco tells us about all the changes and improvements we can expect at the upcoming #WCPT8.
First Year Dues Waiver for AIChE Young Professionals January 15, 2018To help the next generation of chemical engineers experience the benefits of AIChE membership and assimilate into the AIChE community, AIChE’s Board of Directors, at its June 2017 meeting, approved
2018 Western Student Regional Conference April 27-28, 2018University of California, IrvineConference Highlights include Regional Chem-E-Car Competition, Regional ChemE Jeopardy Competition and Regional Student Paper and Poster Competitions. Conference Website
Young Professionals Point of View: Globalize Your Career March2018YPOVOwen JappenGlobalization has become unavoidable for businesses, organizations, and even individuals who must now extend their reach internationally to be successful. Political entities around the world are split on the idea — either decrying or heralding its implications on trade, supply chains, and efficiency. This discord can be intimidating to students and young professionals. However, globalization is inevitable and young people need to consider how it affects them.
Register for AIChE's May 2018 Virtual Career Fair! March 12, 2018This May, AIChE will help connect chemical engineers and employers through the AIChE Virtual Career Fair.
Globalize Your Career March 14, 2018Globalization has become unavoidable for businesses, organizations, and even individuals who must now extend their reach internationally to be successful.
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.
Registration Now Open for Upcoming Free Faculty Process Safety Workshops March 26, 2018In recognition of the work that academic faculty do to prepare the next generation of chemical engineers, AIChE is partnering with industry leaders to provide free faculty workshops in process safe
2018 Mid-America Student Regional Conference April 20-22, 2018Oklahoma State UniversityConference Highlights include Regional Chem-E-Car Competition, Regional ChemE Jeopardy Competition and Regional Student Paper and Poster Competitions. Conference Webpage
RAPID Manufacturing Institute Seeks Intern Nominations February 9, 2018If you know a qualified chemical engineering student or recent graduate seeking a chemical engineering internship, please nominate them for the 2018 internship program.
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...
Career Corner: Career Paths for Chemical Engineers February2018Career CornerLoraine KasprzakThe mess on my desk is all because of chemical engineers; or, more specifically, the varied career paths chemical engineers have taken. From my teacup and takeout container, to the jumble of sticky notes and files, to my laptop, printer, and phone,...
Introduction to Project Management eLearning (online) CourseResearch shows 80% of those with project management responsibilities have received no training. This eLearning course will bring you up-to-speed...
Paula Cameron: Featured LGBTQ ChemE Professional October 10, 2017Meet Paula Cameron, a Technical service and development manager for The Dow Company in Texas.
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.
Tests Than Can Help You Reinvent Your Career February 16, 2018Dread work every morning? Then it's time for a change, and career testing can help you find a new direction.
The Keys to Managing a Capital Project Successfully Face-to-Face CourseGain strategies for detail planning, monitoring and controlling a capital project.
Jakari Jackson: Minority Serving Institutions’ Student Travel Grant Winner In this interview, Jakari shares his drive and enthusiasm for “giving back knowledge” to young kids by helping them learn and explore the great opportunities in STEM.
Managing Process Safety Risks During Organizational Change Face-to-Face CourseThrough illustrated case studies and lessons learned, this course provides in-depth understanding of the framework for establishing OCM program and...
ChemE Wendy Young on the Circular Economy & Sustainability February 27, 2018AIChE member Wendy Young spoke with us for a few minutes at a recent conference to speak with us about some of the topics on her mind as a chemical engineer.
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...
Cash Flow Principles for Chemical Engineers eLearning (online) CourseProjects can fail or succeed based on cash flow. Yet many chemical engineers don’t truly understand cash flow or its role in project evaluation. In...
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.
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...
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.
Center for PEAK Leadership - Developing our Society’s Leaders eLearning (online) CoursePEAK stands for Providing Effective and Knowledgeable leadership, which is the goal of this program. The overall program is based on best practices...
Senior Leaders and Process Safety: The Role and The Opportunity Face-to-Face CourseYou are an Executive or Senior Manager. Your company has made major investments into Process Safety systems such as Management of Change, Risk...
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...
Write a Résumé that Stands Out February 6, 2018Many struggle to write a résumé, but these pointers will make the process easier and help hone your image to match the job you seek.
Decision and Risk Analysis for Projects eLearning (online) CourseImprove the quality of your project decisions by employing a disciplined approach to decision-making including the assessment of risks.
Economic Evaluation for Chemical Engineers eLearning (online) CoursePlant-related projects must be evaluated in order to maximize ROI. Learn how to conduct a sound economic evaluation for both small and large projects
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...
Dealing with Difficult Coworkers (or Classmates) February 7, 2018Everyone knows that person that just gets on their nerves, but a few tips can help you smooth things out and keep you productive at work or school.
CEP: News Update February2018News UpdateAIChE’s Initial Placement Survey: The Class of 2017 A new batch of chemical engineers entered the workforce in early summer last year. AIChE conducted its Initial Placement Survey in July 2017 to learn where those graduates were heading. Annual...
Six Sigma: A Practical Overview eLearning (online) CourseSix Sigma is successfully practiced throughout the chemical engineering industry for improvement, organization and problem-solving. In this course,...
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 COMSOL Multiphysics® and see how to create an app from an existing simulation. With apps, which are...
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 webinar, you’ll gain an overview of how COMSOL Multiphysics® is used in the modeling and simulation of...
USC Chapter Finds Success with Chemical Engineering Career Fairs January 22, 2018The University of Southern California's AIChE Chapter shares details of how they’ve hosted successful chemical engineering career fairs.
Two Basic Project Management Techniques Every Project Needs eLearning (online) CourseThank you for your interest in this course. Unfortunately this course is temporarily unavailable due to a course update. Thank you for your patience...
Featured Engage Discussions: January, 2018 January 30, 2017Discussion central participants discuss mentors/influencers, the role of chemical engineers in the American economy, risk management, and the skill of creating quality presentations.
Management Case Study – Southeast Asia Offshore Oil Drilling Problem January 30, 2013Ready for some real-world problem-solving? This case study introduces a real engineering scenario in which a company needs help increasing production in the Pacific. Are you up for the challenge?
Make Your Minutes Count January2018Career CatalystGlen RosentraterDistribute minutes for project team meetings to ensure the scope is recorded and communicated. Use the format outlined here to get all the benefits of minutes without the drawbacks.
YPOV: Write a Résumé that Stands Out January2018YPOVKimberly WilsonIt tells your story, shares the skills you have acquired, and highlights your professional accomplishments. It is vital to helping you to progress in your career. But why is it so hard to put together a résumé? When applying for a job, you have to...
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 consult might be a good fit for you. Learn what it takes to start, develop and maintain 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 success in the classroom. Learn how to prepare before class begins, including specific things to do...
Forward or Reverse – Which Direction Benefits Your Brownfield Automation Project? Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyMarch 29, 2017Ok, you have decided on a brownfield automation project. Your automation system is 20 to 25+ years old. Do you sit down with PI&Ds (As Builts?)...
Cyber Incident Exercise for Safety Protection in Critical Infrastructure Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyMarch 29, 2017The companies, especially owners of critical infrastructures (CIs), must build a correspondence process to cope with a serious incident beforehand...
Supervisors and Mid-Managers at the Center of Safety Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyMarch 28, 2017Supervisors and Mid-Managers at the Center of Safety We believe no one has more power to improve safety than our supervisors and mid-managers. Our...
Offshore Units Safety Management Systems Analysis: Sgso x SEMS II Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyMarch 28, 2017Industry has been increasingly demanded regarding safety. Its challenge is to keep its continuity in a horizon of growing operations and external...
the Journey Towards 2030, the Impact of the 2030 Vision and the 2020 Transformation Program on the Energy, Infrastructure and Other Projects in the Region Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyMarch 27, 2017Saudi Arabia and other Gulf countries announced their vision for 2030 being so ambitious and trying to have better future for next generations and...
Hit the Ground Running (Safely): Process Safety for the Early Career Engineer Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyMarch 27, 2017Hit the Ground Running (Safely): Process Safety for the Early Career Engineer Session : PSM 2 Submitted by : Don Connolley, Segment Engineering...
The Nature of Ammonium Nitrate Decomposition and Explosions Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyMarch 27, 2017Ammonium nitrate explosions can cause significant destruction as shown with examples in West, Texas (2013) and Tianjin, China (2015). Yet, ammonium...
Last Line of Defense - Improving Our Step Back 5x5 Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyMarch 27, 2017Last Line of Defense - Improving Our Step Back 5x5 Â Step Back 5x5 is our last layer of defense and perhaps our most important. This paper shows how...
Battle for the Soul of Process Safety: How to Align the Brain and the Organization to Improve PS Outcomes Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyMarch 27, 2017Conventional wisdom holds that the Process Safety Goals of the Organization and the Individual are roughly in tune: the Organization wants to keep PS...
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 severely restrict students’ ability to solve new problems since they do not have the foundational...
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 refresher on professional etiquette and how chemical engineers can use it to advance their careers. You’ll...
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 - rather than resolving it - is not optional, but a part of your job. You’ll consider the different types...
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 case studies that globally transformed operations using Lean Six Sigma operational and management...
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 engineers does not prepare us for this aspect of professional life. This webinar explores this question. It...
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 project management is practically a requirement. This presentation will highlight the most essential...
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 Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AI-BME) teamed up for a project supported by the...
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 learn how ethics, safety and operations are intertwined in your workplace and what to look for when working...
Successfully Managing a Changing Workforce - Application to Process Safety Management Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyApril 12, 2016Companies worldwide are faced with the difficult challenge of managing workforce change in a time when budgets are tight, pressures to decrease costs...
La Educacion EN Seguridad De Procesos Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyApril 11, 2016LA EDUCACION EN SEGURIDAD DE PROCESOS Karina Isabel Peñaflor 1 , 1 Pan American Energy LLC Alem 1180 - Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires Buenos Aires...
Developing Power, Influence and Leadership for Successful Process Safety Culture Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyApril 11, 2016It is widely recognized that the development of strong safety cultures has the single greatest impact on the reduction of organizational accidents, a...
Making Process Safety Personal - Engaging the Front Line Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyApril 11, 2016The front line is instrumental in implementing process safety, Yet they are rarely engaged in meaningful process safety discussions. We tend to...
Process Safety Education Program in Mitsubishi Chemical Group Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyApril 11, 2016The Mitsubishi Chemical Group identifies potential risk factors in the manufacturing process and takes steps to prevent their occurrence by...
A Lesson Learned By Attending Thirty Seven Years of Loss Prevention Symposia Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyApril 11, 2016In responding to the request to give a paper at the 50 th Loss Prevention Symposium, this paper gives a brief synopsis of my career, and how...
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.
Allotrope Foundation: Collaborating to Deliver an Innovative Framework for Laboratory Data Based on Open Standards Conference PresentationAIChE Annual MeetingNovember 9, 2015Analytical laboratories generate large volumes of data from multiple instruments and techniques which must be curated from a diverse array of...
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 lines, or major construction projects have much in common. This talk will provide insights and give you a...
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) performance appraisals. In this webinar, we review the essential elements in preparing and conducting...
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.