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.
An Alternate Route: Working Before Graduate School January 28, 2019Chemical engineering professionals are increasingly pursuing advanced degrees, but it's not necessary to go directly into a grad program after earning a bachelor's.
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.
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...
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...
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.
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)...
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...
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...
Law Careers for Chemical Engineers Archived Webinar Mar 4, 2015 Joshua Stowell discusses the different career opportunities that are available to chemical engineers who pursue careers as attorneys. He reviews specialty law fields for chemical engineers as well as...
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...
Entering a New Golden Age of Chemical Engineering Archived Webinar Sep 10, 2014 Chemical engineering expertise is essential for a wide variety of areas that are shaping the world’s future, making this truly a new Golden Age of ChE. At the same time, a hallmark of our scientific...
Transition to Work Archived Webinar Apr 23, 2014 Students and new engineers: Are you nervous about transitioning from school to "the real world?” Have no fear! This webinar prepares you to go from your college's or university's library to a plant...
Young Professionals and AIChE Archived Webinar Mar 27, 2014 Whether you are a recent graduate looking to get involved or your AIChE communities are struggling without new interest, you will appreciate the practical advice and insight for and about Young...
Treating Hydraulic Fracturing Flowback Waters Archived Webinar Dec 11, 2013 This presentation reviews membrane separation processes that could be used to treat hydraulic fracturing flowback waters. The advantages and limitations of these processes are highlighted. Data from...
Key Finance Measures for Successful Projects Archived Webinar Sep 18, 2013 This webinar is designed to help engineers and chemists develop a better understanding of basic accounting and finance concepts. IIt will be of interest to those contemplating getting a business...
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...
Virtual Local Section: Go for the Gold Medal in your Chemical Engineering Career Archived Webinar Aug 23, 2012 As Young Professional, you have already achieved success in completing the most challenging undergraduate program at most universities as you begin your career as chemical engineers. Now you are...
Patents And The America Invents Act-Strategies In View Of Patent Law Reform Archived Webinar May 9, 2012 On September 16, 2011, the America Invents Act (AlA) was enacted, representing the first major overhaul of the U.S. Patent system in nearly 60 years.
Understanding Those Chemical Engineers! Archived Webinar Apr 18, 2012 Get an overview some of the basic principles of chemical engineering for use by other engineers as well as other disciplines that must interact with chemical engineers.
Maintenance and Reliability for Chemical Engineers (Part 4) Archived Webinar Apr 10, 2012 Learn how to develop a business case for reliability improvement and the benchmark and margin analysis approaches to understanding values of opportunities.
Effective Delegation Archived Webinar Mar 21, 2012 Learn principles for successful delegation, applying to professionals in industry, academic, and government sectors.
AIChE Professional Support – Career Services Archived Webinar Feb 23, 2012 Whether you are getting ready to graduate with your chemical engineering degree, you are currently unemployed, or you are looking for a new technical challenge, learn about a number of tools AIChE...
Polishing Your Technical Communication Skills Archived Webinar Nov 16, 2011 We improve our communication if we follow a problem solving approach for each of the four stages: prewriting, writing, polishing/revising and delivery. Learn about this approach.
Job Search Strategies Archived Webinar Oct 5, 2011 Searching for a job is usually a full time job. Job searches can be both voluntary and involuntary but usually involve the investment of a significant amount of time. Professor Wickramasinghe has...
Financial Investment & Management Archived Webinar Aug 25, 2011 An overview of different investment types and strategies, such as risk management, retirement accounts, mutual funds & stocks, commodities & precious metals, and ways to maximize your...
Dining Etiquette in Asia Archived Webinar Jul 13, 2011 In this video you will learn about dining etiquette in Asia. Topics covered will be: place settings, when to begin your meal, honoring your host, salutations, and a host of other topics. Due to a...
Dining Etiquette in South America Archived Webinar Jul 11, 2011 Topics covered will be: place settings, when to begin your meal, honoring your host, salutations, and a host of other topics.
Conflict Resolution: Facilitating Quality Decision Making Archived Webinar Jun 29, 2011 In this webinar, Merri Hanson – nationally recognized trainer and mediator – peers behind “what” people are thinking when they make decisions to HOW they are thinking.
The Real World of Forensic Chemistry: What They Don't Tell You on CSI Archived Webinar Jun 15, 2011 This webinar provides an overview of the practice of forensic chemistry, showing the differences, both for better and for worse, between reality and the fantastical images put forth by popular media.
Top 10 Rules to Follow When Dealing With a Headhunter Archived Webinar Jun 8, 2011 A company that is willing to pay for a headhunter is a company that takes hiring seriously, and they understand the need to make the right hire and find the right fit.
Media Training and Public Outreach: Getting the Message Across Archived Webinar May 25, 2011 This webinar is designed to give participants general techniques on preparing and delivering effective messages for the public.
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.
Put Your Compensation To Work Archived Webinar Apr 28, 2011 Michael Pascarella with Ameriprise Financial will outline how to leverage compensation from your employer and build for your goals
Dining Etiquette -- Europe Archived Webinar Apr 7, 2011 In this video you will learn about dining etiquette in various countries in Europe. Topics covered will be: place settings, when to begin your meal, honoring your host, salutations, and a host of...
Work Would Be So Much Easier Without People Archived Webinar Mar 24, 2011 Our training as engineers focuses on the physical sciences, and the relationships we learn about are generally mathematical ones. However, the day-to-day work of engineering requires constant...
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...
Dining Etiquette -- How to Maneuver Through the Place Setting Archived Webinar Jan 27, 2011 In this video, you will learn about two kinds of place settings: formal and informal.
Dining Etiquette -- How to Host a Business Dinner Archived Webinar Jan 21, 2011 This informative video will teach you techniques of hosting a business meal.
Successful Interviewing Techniques Archived Webinar Jan 21, 2011 This video will focus on what to do to make an interview successful. You will learn how to prepare for an interview, get extensive advice on what to do and not to do during your interview, and learn...
How to Get a Job in a Small Company Archived Webinar Jan 20, 2011 This video will give you lessons on how to target small companies, where to network, and what you need to do to be prepared to tackle your job search and interview.
Mentoring: What You Need to Know and Do Archived Webinar Jan 5, 2011 Whether you are just getting started or want to improve your current mentoring relationship, this webinar is for you.
Get Your Professional Engineering Registration Now! Why It is Important and How to Do It Archived Webinar Dec 8, 2010 In this webinar, we discuss reasons why it may become important for you, regardless of your current situation.
Spreadsheet Techniques and Problem-Solving for Chemical Engineers Archived Webinar Oct 27, 2010 Many chemical engineers are self-taught in the use of spreadsheets for day-to-day problem-solving, which is testimony to the inherent usefulness of this tool.
Risk Management Issues Affecting ChemE Consultants Archived Webinar Oct 20, 2010 Attend this AIChE Professional Liability Webinar, and get a new appreciation of the importance of Professional Liability coverage.
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...
The Future of Chemical Engineering Archived Webinar Oct 7, 2010 Hank will discuss the key role of science and technology as well as how we may need to change the way that we look at our careers and the skills we will need for future success.
Business Acumen: How Far Are You Taking It? Archived Webinar Sep 29, 2010 This webinar provides ideas, initiatives and imperatives for transitioning from a technical focus to one that embodies business acumen.
Creative Networking: How to Light Up the Nodes of Your Network Archived Webinar Aug 11, 2010 In this webinar, we cover how you can: Identify 'natural' ways to connect with others; Leverage existing channels of communication; Describe who you are so people say 'I want YOU on my team'
Failure is an Option: Learn How to Turn Failure into an Advantage Archived Webinar Jul 28, 2010 In this webinar, you discover the importance of taking risks in science, management and career.
The Tic-Tac-Toe of Strategic Planning with TRIZ Archived Webinar Jun 16, 2010 This webinar demonstrates several of these lines of evolution and shows how using them in a simple 9-Box structure can provide insights into competitive activities, strategic planning, and technology...
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...
Opportunities for Leadership Roles in Graduate School Archived Webinar Jun 5, 2010 Top educators in the chemical engineering field will discuss how leadership development is addressed through the ChE undergraduate and graduate curriculum and experience. The panelists will discuss...
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.
Strategic Plan for the Future: Leading AIChE to the Next Level Archived Webinar Jun 4, 2010 AIChE Strategic Plan
The Future of Our Profession & How AIChE is Changing to Support You! Archived Webinar Jun 4, 2010 LCD opening comments and AIChE overview
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...
Stretching Capital Budgets Without Stretching Quality: Implementing VIPs For Small Projects Archived Webinar Jun 2, 2010 This presentation defines VIP's and their benefits, details general VIP process, addresses unique considerations for small projects, and covers VIP Planning for small projects.
The First 90 Days: Succeeding in a New Position Archived Webinar May 26, 2010 This session is of benefit to anyone moving into a new position, or contemplating such a move in the future, whether at an early or later career stage.
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.
Right from the Start: Mistakes to Avoid While Planning Capital Projects Archived Webinar Apr 28, 2010 This webinar starts with an overview of current best practices and tools for project planning.
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.
Bridging the Generation Gap Archived Webinar Feb 17, 2010 This interactive session focuses on concrete ways to minimize conflict, maximize communication and build productivity in a multigenerational workplace.
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.
The Trophy Kids Grow Up: How the Millennial Generation Is Shaking Up the Workplace Archived Webinar Jan 6, 2010 Discusse some of this generation’s dream jobs and employers, and explores how companies are changing tactics to recruit them in the Internet age.
Managing Millennials: Seven Approaches to Success Archived Webinar Dec 14, 2009 This webinar is focused on equipping those of us who are not part of the millennial generation with a set of skills to maximize relationships and productivity.
Negotiating for a New Position Archived Webinar Dec 9, 2009 This webinar will interest those wishing to energize their careers moving forward.
Communicate with Power, Tone up Your Skills Archived Webinar Dec 2, 2009 This webinar presents ways to tone up your skills by organizing your thoughts and messages to be most effective in this age of fast communications.
Expiration Day: Planning for the 2010 Estate Law Changes Archived Webinar Nov 17, 2009 With a new administration facing record budget deficits, tough financial decisions will have to be made - both by politicians and you.
TRIZ: Patterns of Invention and Resolving Engineering Contradictions Archived Webinar Oct 28, 2009 This webinar provides an overview and introduction to “TRIZ” (Theory of Inventive Problem Solving”), a “left brained” problem solving process based on patterns of invention in the global patent...
The AIChE Endorsed Professional Liability Plan (Part 2) Archived Webinar Oct 22, 2009 This webinar is Part 2 of a 2-part series, presented by Kelly M. Jarvis, Account Executive, and Henry CiFuentes, Assistant Vice President of Hays Companies. For close to seven years, AIChE has joined...
Project Success Method: Project Success through Practical Hands on Tools, Applications and Methodology Archived Webinar Oct 21, 2009 This session shows that by following a few common sense steps early in the project, the project team is forced to shift its worry curve thereby avoiding the panic phase altogether.
The AIChE Endorsed Professional Liability Plan (Part 1) Archived Webinar Oct 20, 2009 This webinar is Part 1 of a 2-part series, presented by Richard Kissel, Counsel to the Plan, and Henry CiFuentes, Assistant Vice President of Hays Companies. For close to seven years, AIChE has...
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...