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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
Leadership by Engineers and Scientists: Professional Skills Needed to Succeed in a Changing World March, 2018This textbook introduces readers to open-ended problems focused on interactions between technical and nontechnical colleagues, bosses, and subordinates through mini case studies that illustrate scenarios where simple, clear, or exact solutions are not evident.
July 2018 CEP Preview July 20, 2018This month: revisiting the O'Connell correlation, commonly overlooked codes and standards for piping, tips for team motivation, and much more.
Daniel Schwartz Wins Highest U.S. Award for STEM Mentors July 13, 2018AIChE member Daniel Schwartz received the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Mentoring.
Shariq Yosufzai: Doing a World of Good In the third episode of the AIChE-Doing a World of Good podcast series you'll meet Shariq Yosufzai, Chevron’s Vice President for Global Diversity, Ombuds, and University Relations. Listen on the Giving site or subscribe in iTunes.
Ed Cussler: Doing a World of Good In the second episode of the Foundation’s Doing a World of Good podcast features Ed Cussler, Distinguished Institute professor at the University of Minnesota. Listen on the Giving site or subscribe in iTunes.
Cultivate and Sustain Motivation July2018Career CatalystChris HelblingMotivation can be nebulous, appearing and then simply disappearing. In a team environment, it is vital that you ensure it stays put to drive results and reach goals.
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.
Conduct an Effective Interview June 12, 2018Just like being interviewed, successfully conducting an interview requires proper preparation.
AIChE Foundation Establishes John C. Chen Endowment for Young Professional Leadership June 8, 2018Friends and colleagues of the late John C. Chen are building an AIChE endowment fund to support the leadership development of young chemical engineers.
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.
Mark Vergnano on the Values Behind Chemours' Success April 24, 2018Mark Vergnano, president and CEO of Chemours, sat down with Shariq Yosufzai of Chevron to discuss some of themes from the AGILE keynote.
University of Tulsa Engineers Without Borders Project in Bolivia [Interview] October 30, 20172016 EWB grant recipients Donny Gross and Chris Royal of University of Tulsa sat down with us to discuss their project in Machacamarca, Bolivia.
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.
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...
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...
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...
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)...
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...
Do We Really Need More Process Safety Leaders? Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyApril 29, 2015
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...
A Leader's Tactical Approach to Influence Changes in Process Safety Culture Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyApril 2, 2014Following the Texas City disaster and the subsequent publishing of “Failure to Learn”, many companies were awakened to the idea that their top...
Emergency Response Leadership: Out of the Frying Pan and into the Fire Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyApril 2, 2014CCPS best paper from past GCPS Copyright © American Institute of Chemical Engineers. All rights reserved.
What Should Leaders be Held Accountable for When It Comes to PSM Performance? Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyApril 2, 2014What should leaders be held accountable for when it comes to PSM Performance? Accountability is much easier to describe than to create or instill...
How to Influence the Organization Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyApril 1, 2014Process Safety professionals are typically not in the line management organization. Instead, they serve as engineering team members, corporate staff...
The Art, Science and Psychology of Improving Human Performance Using a New Collaborative Based Learning Model For Process Safety Management Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyMarch 31, 2014Human Factors is a broad subject aimed at improving Human Performance. While several organizations have developed ways of structuring this topic,...
Finding Your Grail, the Beyonce Turn, and Career Satisfaction Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyMarch 31, 2014The Women's Intiatives Committee (WIC) luncheon features keynote speaker Cheryl Teich. Cheryl is talking about her career path, obstacles she had...
Process Safety Management Mentoring: Developing Leaders Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyApril 30, 2013Process Safety Management Mentoring: Developing Leaders The first pillar of Risk Based Process Safety Management is "Commitment to Process Safety." A...
So We All Have Been Implementing Process Safety Metrics What Next? Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyApril 29, 2013Industry over the last two to three years has put a lot of effort into implementing Process Safety Metrics. This is a good practice but, now that we...
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...
Working Across Cultures Archived Webinar May 4, 2011 This webinar provides guidelines for operating successfully in different cultural settings, with an emphasis on project management.
Guiding Organizational Change Archived Webinar Feb 2, 2011 This session explores and integrates both organizational and individual aspects of change and transition. It will be of interest to those seeking to progress in their career regardless of discipline...
GENENTECH: A Rich History of Chemical Engineering Innovation Conference PresentationAIChE Annual MeetingNovember 10, 2010Throughout its history, Genentech scientists and engineers pioneered and then exploited the use of recombinant DNA technology to develop and...
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...
Effective Communication Based Leadership Skills to Lead a Voluntary Organization Archived Webinar Jun 5, 2010 Effective communication leadership skills are necessary to lead a voluntary organization. True leadership is interrelated to management skills and applicable in voluntary organization as well as...
How to Shoot a Torpedo: Military/Industry Leadership Similarities and Contrasts Archived Webinar Jun 5, 2010 Effective leadership styles must be varied depending on the situation and perspective of those involved. The disciplined control structure used by a US Navy submarine commander creates an efficient,...
Emergency Response Leadership: Out of the Frying Pan and into the Fire! Archived Webinar Jun 5, 2010 Leadership during true acute emergency situations (fires, explosions, chemical releases, and natural disasters) goes far beyond the immediate Incident Command structure. Emergency response might not...
Leadership Lessons from Our Founding Fathers Archived Webinar Jun 5, 2010 The founding fathers demonstrated important leadership lesions during the development of the United States in the late 1700’s that should not be forgotten. These “servant leaders” placed their...
Leading Innovations for the New Economy Archived Webinar Jun 5, 2010 Leadership in Chemical Innovation.
Chemical Industry Leadership Challenges Archived Webinar Jun 4, 2010 The chemical industry is faced with many challenges including geographic shifts in the location of manufacturing, rising volatile energy costs, a larger role of state-owned entities, security threats...
Visions of the Future from Industry Leaders - Session Two Archived Webinar May 19, 2010 This webinar describes the future of innovation in these spaces, and the roles that chemical engineers will be playing.
Visions of the Future from Industry Leaders - Session One Archived Webinar Apr 14, 2010 In this webinar, Hank Kohlbrand discusses how these trends will impact us, as well as looking at the role that science and technology will play in these changes.
Do You Really Think You Can Become A Leader Without Change Management Skills? Archived Webinar Feb 3, 2010 This webinar presents best practices and checklists that allow you to determine readiness for change and likelihood of success.
Open Innovation from the Perspective of a Diversified Fortune 500 Company: Effective Management of the University-Company Interface Conference PresentationAIChE Annual MeetingNovember 10, 2009The title of this session is an expression of the interest on the part of companies and universities to work together to create business opportunity...
Managing Innovation in ConocoPhillips R&D Conference PresentationAIChE Annual MeetingNovember 8, 2009ConocoPhillips was formed in 2002 and it developed several approaches to developing a robust R&D portfolio. These initiatives were launched to...
Tic-Tac-Toe Strategic Planning Conference PresentationAIChE Annual MeetingNovember 8, 2009The Tic-Tac-Toe Approach to Strategic Innovation Planning When we study the history and trends of technology development across a wide spectrum of...
A "Virtuous" Approach to Ethics in Engineering Archived Webinar Oct 14, 2009 This webinar seeks to promote thinking more clearly and professionally about ethics by cultivating a clearer sensitivity about situations that have ethical dimensions, as well as a more explicit...
Effective Communication-Driven Leadership Skills in a Dynamic Global Market Archived Webinar Oct 7, 2009 Successful leadership style, covering what global leaders need to know about verbal, non-verbal, and cross-cultural communication skills, and their importance in leading a business or a project in a...
Improving Communications & Leadership Effectiveness by Leading with Questions Archived Webinar Jun 13, 2009
Minimize the Pain of Change and Maximize Your Results Archived Webinar May 20, 2009 Although leaders and managers often have the best intentions, they can set a change initiative up to fail without being aware of the danger signs. Jeanenne LaMarsh, CEO and Founder of LaMarsh &...
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...
The 534 Method: How to Think Innovatively and Generate New Ideas Archived Webinar Mar 10, 2009 This fast-paced and idea-filled webinar will be fun to participate in and help you think in new dimensions. The 534 Method is about how to think with even more creativity. Creativity is defined as: “...
Gaining Commitment, Not Just Compliance: Effective Leadership Skills Archived Webinar Mar 3, 2009 There’s a big difference between a boss and a leader - as you'll discover in an eye-opening exercise that will draw on your own personal experience of when you began your career. After this exercise...
200 Years of Chemical Engineering Pedagogy: Reflecting on the Past, Designing the Future: The future of Chemical Engineering and Pedagogy: The Paradox of Irresistible and Immovable Professors Conference PresentationAIChE Annual MeetingNovember 20, 2008In this talk, we'll review the choices our academic community faces as professors and as a professionشhe conflicts between traditional and...
Ethics and Excellence in Engineering Archived Webinar May 6, 2008 Beyond the basic technical competencies of our discipline, what are our priorities as engineers? This seminar explores this question, and thus establishes the foundations of engineering ethics and...
Interview: 2017 International Travel Grant Winners (Part 1) October 31, 2017Hear from student travel grant winners from Cairo University, Egypt; Koç University, Turkey; Universidad Nacional de Colombia Sede Bogotá, Colombia; and Tianjin University, China.
Interview: 2017 International Travel Grant Winners (Part 2) October 31, 2017In this interview hear from student travel grant winners from Vellore Institute of Technology, India, and Universiti Teknologi Petronas, Malaysia.
UConn Engineers Without Borders Project in Ethiopia [Interview] October 29, 2017The UConn grant recipients discuss their experiences in helping a town in Ethiopia develop its water resources.
AIChE 35 Under 35: Leadership September 7, 2017Meet these seven standouts in chemical engineering leadership.
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...