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.
2017 YP Social and Beer Brewing Winners [Photos] October 31, 2017More than 200 young chemical engineers from around the world met up for the Young Professionals (YP) social at
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 President Bond Calloway is Guest on STEM-focused Podcast October 23, 2017Hear AIChE president Bond Calloway talk about why he chose a career in STEM, some key moments of his career, and his involvement in RAPID with Savannah River.
Join Us on Facebook Live for 2017 ASC Keynote Address October 20, 2017How do you go from astronaut to CEO? Watch our first Facebook LIVE event featuring former NASA astronaut Bernard Harris.
Session Co-Chair Invites You to Diversity and Inclusion October 18, 2017I recently caught up with MaryKathryn (Kathy) Lee, senior chemical engineer at ExxonMobil Corporate Research, and session co-chair of the upcoming
Download AIChEvents App for Latest Annual Meeting Updates October 16, 2017The AIChEvent App is now available for download through the App Store and Google Play by searching for "AIChE Events".
In Networking It's Not the Tools, It's the Approach October 6, 2017The topic of networking isn't an obvious one because there isn't any magic list of things you can do to be the best networker.
Annual Meeting Session Chair Invites You to 3D Printing Fundamentals and Applications October 4, 2017Learn what you can look forward to at the upcoming 3D Printing Fundamentals and Applications session from Nima Yazdanpanah, research scientist at the Food and Drug Administration.
Chemically Reacting Flow: Theory, Modeling, and Simulation, Second Edition October, 2017This book develops fundamental concepts in fluid mechanics and physical chemistry while helping students and professional develop the analytical and simulation skills needed to solve read-world engineering problems. New material in the second edition includes reactive porous-media flows and...
Speaker Charlie Gersbach on the Importance of CRISPR September 22, 2017Charles A. Gerbach, a speaker at the upcoming CRISPR Conference, discusses what to expect from the conference and from CRISPR technology's future.
AIChE 35 Under 35: Leadership September 7, 2017Meet these seven standouts in chemical engineering leadership.
AIChE 35 Under 35: Energy August 24, 2017Meet three more winners of the AIChE 35 Under 35 awards and learn about their diverse work and backgrounds.
AIChE 35 Under 35: Chemicals & Education August 17, 2017Meet these seven impressive young chemical engineers and learn about their professional journeys.
AIChE 35 Under 35: Bioengineering August 10, 2017With support from the AIChE Foundation, AIChE and its Young Professional Committee (YPC) are honoring 35 notable young professionals under the age of 35. In this post, read interviews from winners in the category of bioengineering.
YPOV: Maintain Work-Life Balance as a New Parent September2017YPOVEmily Frangenbergt is no easy task to meet deadlines and stay focused at work while battling the exhaustion of caring for a newborn. For chemical engineers who have demanding careers, it may never seem like the right time to start a family. Take comfort in knowing that many AIChE members have done it before and they are willing to share their experiences. Here are some tips for staying organized and effective at work as a new mom or dad.
Virtual Career Fair for Chemical Engineers August 15, 2017This September, AIChE will help connect chemical engineers and employers through the AIChE Virtual Career Fair.
Purdue Professor Invests in Young Professionals' 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.
Career Corner: Coping with Stress at Work August2017Career CornerLoraine KasprzakAmericans are spending more time working and less time sleeping, according to the U.S. Dept. of Labor’s American Time Use Survey. With longer hours spent at our jobs, many of us are experiencing more workplace stress. We face seemingly endless...
CCPS Process Safety Bootcamp Trains Ethanol Employees in Nebraska July 20, 2017A recent CCPS Process Safety Bootcamp course, and the beneficial lessons learned there, were covered by a local TV station in Nebraska.
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.
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.
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 a chemical engineer.
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...
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.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 workshops in process safe
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Fluid Mixing Technology, Part 2 May 3, 2017Learn the basics of choosing an appropriate impeller for blending fluids in a stirred tank.
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
Fluid Mixing Technology, Part 1 March 9, 2017 Gain an overview of basic design principles for blending fluids in a stirred tank.
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...
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...
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.
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.
Why Should Chemical Engineers Take The PE Exam? April 21, 2017We recently sat down with Professional Engineer and AIChE member Donn
Jubail Industrial City Hosts 6th Saudi Arabian Local Section Young Professional Team & AspenTech Workshop on Refinery Planning April 14, 2017
April 2017 CEP Preview April 12, 2017This month: a special feature on becoming a better writer, which anyone can read in full online.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
Scan Your Badge and Win a Free Pair of Bose® Headphones March 27, 2017While attending the 2017 AIChE Spring Meeting & 13th Global Congress o
John Televantos Delivers AGILE Keynote to Open #AIChESpring & 13th #GCPS March 27, 2017John Televantos of Arsenal Capital Partners received the AGILE Award and opened the 2017 AIChE Spring Meeting and 13th Global Congress on Process Safety.
Topical Conference Chair Invites You to 3rd Big Data Analytics Topical at #AIChESpring and #GCPS March 22, 2017I recently caught up with Leo Chiang, meeting program co-chair and Big Data Analytics Topical Conference chair for the&nbs
Download AIChEvents App for #AIChESpring & #GCPS! March 20, 2017The AIChEvents App delivers everything you need to have a better meeting. Search. Scope out. Preview. Learn more. Find.
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.
March 2017 CEP Preview March 13, 2017This month's CEP Magazine looks at managing a healthy and enjoyable work-life balance, along with features on safely servicing relief devices and on improving production scheduling for increased energy efficiency, among many other topics.
Symposia Chair Invites You to 32nd Center for Chemical Process Safety (CCPS) International Conference March 10, 2017I recently caught up with Russell Ogle, Symposia Chair for the
David Breslauer from Bolt Threads on Next-Generation Fibers March 8, 2017We caught up with David Breslauer, PhD, of Bolt Threads. David is the chief scientific officer and co-founder of Bolt Threads, a young company that is working to create next-generati
Chevron's Cynthia Murphy-Ortega on Women in Chemical Engineering Cynthia Murphy-Ortega, portfolio manager with University Partnerships and Association Relations of Chevron Corporation, gave the keynote address at the Women's Initiati
AIChE and Innovation in Chemical Engineering This film celebrates innovators—bioengineers, chemical engineers, energy and sustainability professionals—creating solutions to make life better.
Dow's Fitterling: Why It's the Best Time to Be a Chemical Engineer Watch Jim Fitterling, COO of The Dow Chemical Company, expand on the main points of his speech at the 2016 Annual Student Conference "The Best Time to Be a Chemical Engineer."
David Eckhardt Discusses His Endowment Gift Supporting Northeast Region Fellow and long-time AIChE member and supporter, David Eckhardt sat down with AIChE's senior communications specialist Gordon Ellis to discuss his very generous endowment gift to support AIChE’s Northeast Regional conference.
Jackie Ying Jackie Ying is Executive Director, Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, and a Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering, at MIT.
YPOV: Should You Pursue PE Licensure? March2017YPOVEmily FrangenbergBecoming licensed as a Professional Engineer (PE) takes dedication. Having a PE after your name signals to employers and clients that you have competence in your field and helps set you apart from your competitors. Although the requirements to...
Achieve Work-Life Balance March2017Career CatalystGiselle SchlegelFinding a balance between work and your personal life is critical to your happiness and well-being, as well as the success of your company.
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.
Business Basics: The Balance Sheet February 22, 2017In this video we look at the balance sheet, one of the three key financial statements.
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.
Chemical Professionals with Disabilities Discuss Their Experiences February 6, 2017Past AIChE president Bill Byers sat down with Disability Convocation participants prior to the session for a discussion. Among other questions, he asked participants to discuss their experience with a disability and the role it has played in their career.
Business Basics: The Income Statement February 2, 2017In this video, we look at in the income statement, an essential to anyone managing a business or large-scale project.
Excel Tip #3: Manage Units and Avoid “Magic Numbers” February 1, 2017We look at more pointers to manage units and explain why it's best to keep unit conversion factors outside of formulas.
Houston’s Energy Institute High School Is a STEM Success March 5, 2014With a surging economy and corporations scrambling to find enough technologists, Houston created its own STEM graduates, by starting the Energy Institute.