2015 AIChE Salary Survey June2015Salary SurveyChemical engineers continue to earn more than the average U.S. worker. The median salary of survey respondents is $127,000 — a 5.8% increase over the median reported in 2013. This is an expanded version of an article that appeared in the June 2015 issue of Chemical Engineering Progress.
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.
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...
Do We Really Need More Process Safety Leaders? Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyApril 29, 2015
Advancing the Imperative for Process Safety Education in Engineering Curricula Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyApril 29, 2015Beginning with the entry class of 2015, the University of Alberta Engineering Safety and Risk Management Course will become mandatory for all...
Open Innovation At Fortune 500's and What Small Companies Should Know When Doing a Deal Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyApril 3, 2012Open Innovation at Fortune 500's and what Small Companies should know when doing a deal
Fraser Russell's Influence On Chemical Engineering At Rowan Conference PresentationAIChE Annual MeetingOctober 16, 2011Fraser Russell has had a substantial influence on the chemical engineering program at Rowan University. This presentation will summarize his...
Building Human Capacity in Chemical Engineering in Kazakhstan Conference PresentationAIChE Annual MeetingOctober 16, 2011The collapse of the former Soviet Union and the transition of the new independent states to market economies has highlighted the need for a radical...
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.
Women in Chemical Technology: Wendy C. Young June 25, 2013ChE Wendy Young Reed believes in pursuing passions. She advises: "“Follow your heart. Do something that you’re passionate about.” Hear more about how she's pursued her passions as...
Frances Arnold: Doing a World of Good In this episode of the Foundation’s Doing a World of Good podcast, you'll meet Frances Arnold who talks about her work in directed evolution. Listen on the Giving site or subscribe in iTunes.
The 35 Under 35 Award Winners: A Sneak Peek July 12, 2017Check out a preview of today's leading young chemical engineers and tomorrow's leaders.
AIChE Journal Highlight: The Importance of Teaching Engineers Professional Skills July2017Journal HighlightAlthough technical ability is typically the primary focus of chemical engineering education, professional skills — such as communication, teamwork, ethical behavior, and time management — are often more important in an engineer’s career, Phil Wankat of Purdue Univ. says in the July AIChE Journal Perspective article, “Teaching Professional Skills.”
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...
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,...
Announcing the 2017 AIChE Chemical Engineering Salary Survey June 14, 2017This year's survey provides detailed information on earnings for chemical engineers across industries, benefits, and more.
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.
Five Must-Watch TED Talks for Chemical Engineers June 19, 2017Whether you're looking for inspiration or just a little downtime between tasks, here are some great TED Talk moments to enrich your day.
Spreadsheet Problem-Solving and VBA Programming Combo Course Public (classroom) CourseTake advantage of a two-day immersion into Spreadsheet Problem Solving and Excel VBA Programming specifically covering chemical engineering...
Shifting Options for Chemical Engineers' Retirement Plans June 21, 2017Change was the theme for many this year, with additional or new retirement savings options that were received with mixed reviews.
2017 AIChE Salary Survey: Expanded Analysis June2017Salary SurveyThis is an expanded version of an article that appeared in the June 2017 issue of Chemical Engineering Progress.
Preparing for Parenthood as a Chemical Engineer June 23, 2017Chemical engineer Lixin Zhou Lightner shares with us how she successfully coped with starting a family, amidst the pressures of a demanding chemical engineering career.
Announcing AIChE's Member Get a Member Program June 5, 2017With AIChE's Member-Get-a-Member-Program, you can be a force that helps build a global community of chemical engineers. And as you participate, you can win prizes and encourage...
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.
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...
Chemical Engineers Share Insights on Career Opportunities June 28, 2017The biennial salary survey asked chemical engineers about career prospects and employment trends, with varied findings.
Free Faculty Process Safety Workshops June 6, 2017In 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...
Spreadsheet Problem-Solving for Chemical Engineers Public (classroom) CourseSpreadsheets are a powerful problem-solving tool for chemical engineers. But to take full advantage of all they can do, you need a strong foundation...
Career Corner: Cultivate Habits that Boost Your Productivity June2017Career CornerLoraine KasprzakWe are surrounded by technology that is intended to help us boost our productivity. Email, cellphone apps, and video conferencing are just a few of the many technological improvements that should be helping us get more done in our workday.
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. Other related efforts include Safe Zone Workshops...
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.
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 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...
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...
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...
Fluid Mixing Technology, Part 2 May 3, 2017Learn the basics of choosing an appropriate impeller for blending fluids in a stirred tank.
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.
Skills They Don’t Teach You in School May 9, 2017It’s impossible to learn everything you need to know for your career in a four-year undergraduate program. A proper education should prepare you with the tools and skills you need...
Conceptual Development and Capital Cost Estimating Public (classroom) CourseDon’t let an inaccurate cost estimate threaten the funding of an engineering project. Save money and time, and optimize your projects, with proven...
Leadership Q&A: A CEO’s Role in Corporate Culture May2017Leadership Q&ATrinseo, a global chemical materials producer with 2016 revenues of $3.7 billion, was formed in 2010 from the sale of four business units of Dow Chemical. Formerly known as Styron, Trinseo has combined the assets and technologies of those businesses...
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...
Student Awards Application Deadline: July 1 May 23, 2017Chemical engineering students work hard to earn their degrees. AIChE awards recognize students' hard work individually and within student chapters. These awards are available...
Project Evaluation: Cost Estimating and Financial Analysis Public (classroom) CourseYour goal is to improve your ability to make economic evaluations of projects, designs, ideas and alternatives, or to better understand evaluations...
YPOV: Skills They Don’t Teach You in School May2017YPOVEmily FrangenbergIt’s impossible to learn everything you need to know for your career in a four-year undergraduate program. A proper education should prepare you with the tools and skills you need to problem-solve in the “real world.” However, the typical chemical...
Two Basic Project Management Techniques Every Project Needs eLearning (online) CourseThere is no shortage of project management tools which is why so many project managers feel like they’re drowning in the process. This course...
Managing Process Safety Risks During Organizational Change Public (classroom) CourseThrough illustrated case studies and lessons learned, this course provides in-depth understanding of the framework for establishing OCM program and...
Join the Virtual Local Section for a Process Safety Discussion May 19, 2017Join the AIChE Virtual Local Section (VLS) Thursday, May 25 at 9PM EDT for its latest meeting, which will feature the topic of process safety leadership. Shakeel Kadri , executive...
Project Evaluation: Operating Cost Estimating Combo Course Public (classroom) CourseThis AIChE course is a combination of Conceptual Development & Capital Cost Estimating (CH139) and Project Evaluation: Operating Cost Estimating...
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...
Purdue Prof’s Gift to Grads is Investment in AIChE’s Future A chemical engineering professor at Purdue University is taking an extracurricular step to send his school’s new ChE graduates on a prosperous career path.
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 Management for Chemical Engineers Public (classroom) 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...
Register for the May 4th AIChE Virtual Career Fair May 1, 2017Date & Time May 4th, 2017, 12 TO 4 PM EDT With Student Hour 3 TO 4 PM EDT Don’t miss out on your chance to chat live and one-on-one with employers who have open positions and...
Senior Leaders and Process Safety: The Role and The Opportunity Public (classroom) CourseYou are an Executive or Senior Manager. Your company has made major investments into Process Safety systems such as Management of Change, Risk...
What's the Most Important Question for Your R&D Breakthrough? May 4, 2017No matter how groundbreaking the science, every new idea has to pass one all-important hurdle before it can find true success.
Interpersonal and Communication Skills for Chemical Engineers eLearning (online) CourseIn this online course, you’ll learn how to work confidently and effectively with those around you as well as speak up and get your point across—face-...
Fluid Mixing Technology, Part 1 March 9, 2017Gain an overview of basic design principles for blending fluids in a stirred tank.
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
Excel VBA Programming for Chemical Engineers Public (classroom) CourseGet up-to-date on proven design and troubleshooting principles for handling bulk solids in bins, hoppers, chutes and feeders for safe and trouble-...
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...
Career Corner: Tests Than Can Help You Reinvent Your Career April2017Career CornerLoraine KasprzakIf you wake up most mornings thinking that you would rather be doing anything other than your current job, then it may be time to do something about it. Your skills and expertise as a chemical engineer are applicable to numerous engineering and STEM...
April 2017 CEP Preview April 12, 2017This month: a special feature on becoming a better writer, which anyone can read in full online.
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 Shariq Yosufzai , vice president at Chevron. Arsenal Capital Partners is a...
Why Should Chemical Engineers Take The PE Exam? April 21, 2017We recently sat down with Professional Engineer and AIChE member Donna Bryant to talk about her experience taking the PE exam. In the video interview above, she discusses why she...
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.
How to Find a Great Chemical Engineering Internship April 24, 2017Let’s put the biggest worry of all engineering students to rest: how to get an internship and a job. It seems like this is the question asked most frequently in all engineering...
Volunteer Leadership Reception and Shining Star Award Winners at 2017 #AIChESpring [Photos] April 3, 2017The 2017 Spring Leadership Reception provided an opportunity to thank all AIChE volunteers and for President Bond Calloway to award the 2017 Shining Star award winners. The...
Student Scholarships Application Deadline: June 15 April 27, 2017Lets face it: college is expensive. The AIChE scholarships listed below recognize academic accomplishments, student chapter involvement, and diversity. They're available...
Become a Better Writer April2017Career CatalystRobert W. BlyYou may call yourself an engineer, but you’re also a writer. Follow these 10 tips to improve your writing.
Saudi Arabian Local Section Young Professional Team Kicks Off 2017 with Social Mixer April 6, 2017The Saudi Arabian Local Section Young Professionals (SAS-YP) team organized a social mixer that brought together its 2017 officers. Officers gathered in a contemporary ambiance at...
Saudi YPs & AspenTech Jointly Train Young Professionals on Plant Design & Optimization Technologies February 8, 2017The Saudi Local Section YPs organized a technical workshop on the topic of “Plant Design: Optimization and Feasibility Studies Utilizing AspenTech Software” on January 18, 2017...
Soft Skills for Chemical Engineers April2017Career CatalystThe term soft skills refers to nontechnical proficiencies. As the name implies, soft skills are not rigidly defined but often include communication (verbal and written), teamwork and collaboration, leadership, creativity, and adaptability.
Jubail Industrial City Hosts 6th Saudi Arabian Local Section Young Professional Team & AspenTech Workshop on Refinery Planning April 14, 2017The Saudi Arabian Local Section Young Professional (SAS-YP) team organized a technical workshop on the topic of “Refinery Planning with Aspen PIMS” on February 13, 2017. This was...
Get Creative with Process Safety Management April2017SafetyPaul BaybuttCreative thinking is a necessary skill in process safety. While most people are born with the capacity for creative thinking, this skill can be lost through formal education and societal pressures that discourage it. Luckily, creative thinking can be learned.
Steer Difficult Conversations Toward Productive Dialogue April 7, 2017Confronting or being confronted by a coworker, friend, relative, acquaintance, etc. about an issue or point of contention is undeniably difficult. Emotions muddy our thinking,...
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...