Featured Engage Discussions: December 2018 December 6, 2018There are some great discussions happening on AIChE Engage's
What Podcasts Do ChemEs Listen To? December 5, 2018Get recommendations from fellow chemical engineers for science podcasts and share your own personal favorites.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
Millennials: The New Guard August 1, 2018Millennials will soon be the majority in the workplace. Learn how some companies are embracing their best attributes.
Featured Engage Discussions: July 2018 July 18, 2018Discussions on Engage range from technical subjects to career advice. This month hot topics include stress at college, workplace collaboration, and Millennials on the job.
Meet Some of AIChE's Recently Elected Fellows June 19, 2018Fellow Candidates are nominated by their peers, and generally have about 25 years of significant practice in chemical engineering.
Featured Engage Discussions: June 2018 June 18, 2018Discussions on Engage range from technical subjects to career advice. Read on for more details about some of the current top discussions.
Conduct an Effective Interview June 12, 2018Just like being interviewed, successfully conducting an interview requires proper preparation.
Meet Some of AIChE's Recently Elected Fellows June 6, 2018Fellow Candidates are nominated by their peers and generally have about 25 years of significant practice in chemical engineering.
Meet Some of AIChE's Recently Elected Fellows May 3, 2018Fellow candidates are nominated by their peers and generally have about 25 years of significant practice in chemical engineering.
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.
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.
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...
Is It Possible to Be Ethical and Still Look Out for Your Company's Best Interest? Conference PresentationSouthwest Process Technology ConferenceOctober 9, 2014We all like to think of ourselves as ethical individuals and there is a common belief that if we act ethically this will be in our company’s best...
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.
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...
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...
Chemical Engineering In a Complex World: Grand Challenges, Vast Opportunities Conference PresentationAIChE Annual MeetingNovember 9, 2010The Institute Lecture provides an opportunity to take a long view of chemical engineering – both where we have been and what opportunities lie ahead...
Chemical Engineering Essentials from Academic Authors - Session One - Engineering Education in 2015 (or sooner) Archived Webinar Oct 13, 2010 The American job market for engineers is changing. In 'The World is Flat', Thomas Friedman argues convincingly that most jobs calling for the analytical problem-solving skills that engineering...
Restoring Public Trust: Why Ethics and Transparency Are Vital to Business Success Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyApril 26, 2009Special keynote address given by Alan L. Boeckmann, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Fluor Corporation, one of the world's leading and largest...
How to be an Expert Witness in an Adversarial Proceeding Archived Webinar Feb 3, 2009 Dr. Joseph J. Cramer will give fellow engineers insight into the nature of a trial or administrative law proceeding, and show how this type of adversarial proceeding differs from the collegial...
How the Chemical Engineer Will Shape the 21st Century Archived Webinar Dec 2, 2008 The current global economic meltdown, along with imbalances in energy ecology and equity, imply that the fundamental backbone of the global industrial world needs reinventing. This reinvention must...
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...
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.
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.
Scan Your Badge and Win a Free Pair of Bose® Headphones March 27, 2017While attending the 2017 AIChE Spring Meeting & 13th Global Congress o
Excel Tip #6: Use Excel’s Iterative Solver to Close Recycles and Other Circular Calculations March 16, 2017Take advantage of Excel's Iterative Solver to make your spreadsheet more useful and reliable.
Excel Tip #5: Take Advantage of Data Tables for Case Studies February 28, 2017Forget copying and pasting calculation results to build a case study—there's a better way with Excel's Data Table tool.
Excel Tip #4: Set Up Calculations in Natural Sequence and Employ Targeting Methods February 15, 2017Many problems have a natural sequence, but for some, you may need to find one or more starting values that yield a desired final result.
AIChE at San Francisco Bay Area Science Festival's Discovery Day, Saturday, Nov. 5 November 5, 2016AIChE and member volunteers from the Northern California (NorCal) Local Section will take part in one of the U.S.'s largest K-12 outreach events, when AIChE hosts an exhibi
YPOV: Happy Hour Etiquette: How to Behave at After-Hours Functions November2016YPOVEmily FrangenbergThe end of the year is fast approaching, which means countless office holiday parties are just around the corner. Attending a work holiday party or happy hour can be a fun way to engage and network with coworkers in a relaxed setting. However, if...
Leadership Q&A: Leading a Business from Startup to Scaleup November2016Leadership Q&AGenomatica, a bioengineering technology leader, has successfully grown past its startup phase and has established a presence in the chemical industry. It has raised over $100 million in financing, built partnerships with some of the largest global...
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.
Using and Enjoying Your AIChE Membership Benefits: eLibrary March 31, 2016Your AIChE membership is packed with many time- and money-saving tools that we hope you are taking advantage of.
5 Things Every Chemical Engineer Should Know about Life Insurance September 14, 2015Chemical 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.
Leadership Q&A: Keep the Long-Term in Mind May2016Leadership Q&ABhavesh (Bob) Patel, CEO and chairman of the management board of LyondellBasell, talks to CEP about his strategy for leading one of the largest plastics, chemicals, and refining companies in the world. In 2010–2011, faced with significant debt and soft demand, the company had to restructure and cut costs. Emerging from those dark times, LyondellBasell is now focused on growth and expanding its operations where it has a competitive advantage.
Great Companies for Women Engineers September2003Career CatalystCynthia F. MasconeThe keys to building a talented workforce: benefits that enable employees to balance their work and personal lives; stimulating and challenging assignments; and a culture that allows all employees to reach their full potential.
Solve Problems Inventively April2005Career CatalystJack HippleThe TRIZ methodology encourages you to approach problems from a different angle. Here’s a primer on the basics of the technique and the tools available to implement it.
What's Your Problem Solving Style? August2004Career CatalystJack HippleUnderstand how you and others solve problems, and use that knowledge to cultivate organizational relationships and improve individual and team efforts.
Ethics — Examining Your Engineering Responsibility February2015Career CatalystDeborah GrubbeEngineering ethics frequently has nothing to do with technology and everything to do with communication, thought and decision-making patterns, and conflicts around time and money.
Humanitarian Chemical Engineering April2015Career CatalystJeremy D. Bendik-Keymer, Nwaynay Hlaing, Daniel Lacks, Evelyn B. TaboadaA broader view of ethics and professional responsibility considers the engineer’s impact on humanity.
Chemical Science Innovation: Future of the US Chemical Enterprise Conference PresentationAIChE Annual MeetingOctober 16, 2011Enjoy these four keynote addresses from the 2011 Annual Meeting Plenary co-sponsored by CCR: 1. Importance of Human Capital: Why Major in Chemical...
5 Reasons You Need to Attend Trade Shows August2011Career CatalystJoe BevacquaConvincing your boss to send you to a trade show can be challenging. Here are five ways you and your employer will benefit, plus tips on how to get the most out of your visit.
Employment of Chemical Engineers January2002Special SectionFreeman Self , Freeman SelfAn analysis of past employment data can help identify future trends in chemical engineering. FreemanSelf-EdEkholm-
Profile: Emily Leproust: Revolutionizing DNA Syntheses December2015ProfileEmily Leproust, CEO and co-founder of Twist Bioscience, is reinventing the wheel when it comes to DNA synthesis. “I have one goal with respect to DNA synthesis — that’s to make cloning obsolete,” she says. Synthetic DNA can...
A ChE’s Guide to Intellectual Property May2012Back To BasicsM. Henry HeinesPatents, trade secrets, trademarks, and copyrights are an important part of any company's business strategy.
To Engineer or Not? That is the Question August2005Career CatalystEdward Yannul The more important question is “how much to engineer?” Use this technique to evaluate the level of engineering effort required, and justified, for a project.
Elements of Calculation Style November2001Career CatalystJames AnthonyStyle helps readers to understand, and calculations to succeed
A ChE's Tradeshow Survival Guide February2006Career CatalystCynthia F. MasconeIt can be a jungle out there on the exhibit floor. Try these tips to help you make the most of your trade show visit.
Use E-mail Effectively December2002Career CatalystGary BlakeThese tips will help improve your e-mail style and make sure that your e-mail is effective intrinsically, as well as fitting the new electronic expectations of a wide range of cyber colleagues.
Unlikely Victory: How General Electric Succeeded in the Chemical Industry September, 2000Many companies that stray too far from their core business fail. So how is it that General Electric, a major electrical manufacturing company, ended up as one of the top U.S. chemical producers—with 1998 sales of $6.6 billion? In Unlikely Victory, Jerome T. Coe, a retired 40-year career employee...