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.
Career Coach Lisa Silvershein on Managing Career Transitions January 28, 2013Thinking about a career transition? CEP's Loraine Kasprzak sat down with career coach Lisa Silvershein for some advice on getting the most from a career transition.
What’s the State of Chemical Engineering Employment in 2013? June 6, 2013We have all heard reports that there is a high demand for chemical engineers, but as is usually the case, the headlines don't always match individuals' experiences. See what other...
How Can ChEs Get the Most out of Career Fairs? December 18, 2013Have career or job fairs been part of your job search strategy?
Women in Chemical Engineering: A Discussion with AIChE Presidents Maria Burka and Cheryl Teich December 16, 2014AIChE President Elect Cheryl Teich and 2011 President Maria Burka took a moment out of their day at the 2014 AIChE Annual Meeting in Atlanta to reflect on opportunities and...
Is a Nontraditional ChemE Career for You? September 15, 2015A chemical engineering degree makes you more than ready for a wide variety of careers, including those that are usually considered nontraditional.
Closing Chemical Engineering's Leadership Gender Gap September 30, 2016I’m always surprised when I attend a chemical industry event and the audience is predominantly male, or when I’m looking for CEOs to interview for CEP’s Leadership Q&A column...
ChE Degree has Largest Initial Payback May 25, 2010See a more recent salary survey from 2011. After 4 Years of Learning, the Payoff is Here! Good news for the 2010 chemical engineering graduates! According to payscale.com , your...
Overcoming Organizational Inertia September 30, 2010I have been to a dozen refineries over the last 3 years and each one I have been to (I think this applies to any workplace) has had a different culture. There are certain things...
Three Wikipedias? February 21, 2011It really bothers me when I see engineering students working on homework that rely upon computer-based references for equations. Not that I am trying to be an old codger and...
How ChE Prepared Me for Business (and How It Didn’t): Professionalism September 6, 2011Attributes we learn through our training as ChEs are: confidence (being able to think on your feet), professionalism, and a commitment to excellence.
Mentoring: Turn Aspirations into Results January 16, 2012Our AIChE Fellows/Young Professionals Mentoring Pilot Program was a great success last year, thanks to the Fellows and Young Professionals who participated, and we hope to change...
Virtual Local Section: Going for the Gold in Your Career August 21, 2012To help young engineers make the transition from academic success to a thriving career and make the most of important early work years, Todd Willman will be speaking to the YPs at...
Today's Students, Tomorrow's Clean Tech Leaders March 26, 2013Have chemical engineering programs become divorced from the world and people they serve? One program has a new approach to focusing chemical engineering students on the world's...
Becoming a Leader August 5, 2013Loraine Kasprzak, CMC, of CEP magazine talks to senior executive coach Mike Martorella to learn how engineers can become successful leaders.
Your First Year as a Manager May 1, 2014If you are considering or have been offered a management position, how are things going to change for you? What is that first year going to be like? Dr. Jonathan Worstell outlined...
AIChE's High School Outreach Program at the 2015 Spring Meeting April 13, 2015AIChE's Fuels & Petrochemicals Division and Environmental Division is proud to present the High School Outreach program at this year's Spring Meeting. This free program...
Opportunities for Young Professionals in the Environmental Division February 23, 2016Learn more about what the AIChE Environmental Division offers and how you can get involved.
Meet a Chemical Engineer [Video] March 3, 2010Students interview chemical engineer Dr. Michelle Staben Wobker from NC State.
AIChE launches the Fellows-Young Professionals Mentoring Pilot Program July 12, 2010This post is part of a series on Young Professional Initiatives. It was co-authored by AIChE volunteers David Wishnick , MBA and Cory Dennis Jensen . AIChE has launched the...
Talking to Your Bo$$: Operating Costs November 29, 2010If you're a chemical engineer and want to discuss operating costs intelligently with your boss, you'll need to understand a number of financial concepts, including gross margin,...
I'm a ChemE and You're Asking Me to Do What? How to Roll with the Punches and Embrace New Opportunities May 10, 2011Back in school when I was in the weeds of topics such as process design, kinetics or mass transfer, I'd imagine myself in a chemical plant someday designing huge equipment,...
AIChE Career Day at the Chem Show October 25, 2011Students from engineering schools in the northeast region are invited at no cost to learn about the experiences of practicing engineers from different business areas. Admission...
Three US ChemE's Win Prestigious 2012 Gates Cambridge Scholarship March 7, 2012Just over eleven years ago in October 2000, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation donated $210 million to the University of Cambridge - the largest donation in the university's...
Women in Chemical Technology: Sarah Widder of the US Department of Energy December 19, 2012Hear Sarah Widder, a research engineer at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), talk about her experiences in the profession and in the...
When the Dream Job Doesn't Appear May 16, 2013Didn't find your dream job right out of college? Or looking for a job while still in school? Hear how one chemical engineer is tackling the job search and learn from his...
A Grad Student’s Right Decision November 18, 2013Learn how one grad student in biological engineering has increased his professional reach and enriched his career as a volunteer.
Women in Chemical Technology: Takara Scott September 30, 2014Takara Scott says that when other kids wanted to play with Barbies and watch Power Rangers, she wanted to play with a microscope and watch science documentaries.
Book Review: The Savvy Corporate Innovator May 31, 2016If you know the dilemma of getting funding and approval to work on a new idea, The Savvy Corporate Innovator is a great resource.
Advantages of Getting a Professional Engineer License [Video] May 3, 2010Are you thinking about getting your PE License? This video is one of a series on the Professional Engineer License put out by AceThePE.com . You can view subsequent episodes in...
Emotional Intelligence. Critical for Professional Survival? September 3, 2010Being called out on the Reactor blog to describe emotional intelligence took me a while to absorb, and it took a bit longer for me to realize that we are indeed speaking purely...
Gaining Acceptance as a New Supervisor February 3, 2011Part 6 in the series "Tools and Tips for Successful Management and Leadership." So how exactly do you go about gaining acceptance once you've managed to land that new management...
How ChE Prepared Me for Business (and How It Didn’t): Marketing August 2, 2011The strategy behind marketing can be tied to the ChE Material & Energy balance: who do I go after, with what, and how, in order to maximize profit.
Nerdcore Science Rapper Defends Darwin's Theory of Evolution—and Is Still Entertaining December 14, 2011Few rappers can brag they've bagged a positive review from a prominent New York Times science writer, but Olivia Judson , columnist and self-identified science geek , didn't or...
Finding the Right Career in Chemical Engineering February 28, 2013Not sure where your place is in the world of chemical engineering? Robert Szczesniak wasn't sure either, but he found a great fit. Today, he travels the world working on different...
Environmental Engineer Turns Brewmaster June 26, 2013Cody Martin, who says his beer is "made in Texas by Texans," was working as an environmental engineer when he became obsessed with becoming a brewmaster.
Find Your Next Job at AIChE’s Spring Virtual Career Fair on April 9th March 6, 2015Are you looking for a new job or your first job? AIChE is holding a Virtual Career Fair on Wednesday, May 13, 2015 between 12 and 4pm EST. Network, connect and explore career...
Photo Highlights: AIChE Young Profesionals' Social in Salt Lake City November 9, 2015Last night 222 young chemical engineers from around the world met up for the Young Professionals (YP) Social in Salt Lake City, Utah. It took place at Squatters , a local...
How to Employ INVENTIVE Problem Solving: [Presentation] June 15, 2010Image via Wikipedia How do you approach problems? Do you put yourself through lot of aggravated worrying for days and nights upon end, only to realize that you haven't made any...
The Performance Appraisal System: Part 2 of Effective Employee Performance Management October 27, 2010A formal Performance Appraisal System is a necessity in a growing and successful business or organization. It demonstrates a consistency of understanding and formal communication...
Live From AIChE Spring Meeting – Local Section Leadership and Networking March 14, 2011Who said the Spring Meeting starts Monday? For many it started Sunday by attending the various leadership and training sessions going on at the Hyatt Regency in Chicago. I was...
How ChE Prepared Me for Business (and How It Didn’t): Human Behavior October 4, 2011Given that human behavior can mean the difference between project success and failure, it is important to ask why the study of motivation is not part of our core training. Perhaps...
Inspiring the Next Generation of Engineers, One Classroom at a Time February 14, 2012Friday afternoons at the Greer Elementary School Extended Day Enrichment Program (EDEP) are a time for the kindergarten through fifth grade students in this after-school program...
Young Professionals at Pittsburgh's Library Bar [PHOTOS] November 1, 2012More than 80 young professionals gathered at The Library on Pittsburgh's South Side for the joint YP-SIOC Social co-sponsored by the Young Professionals Committee (YPC) and the...
Looking Back: Oil Exploration Before Big Data April 11, 2013Watch as George Laguros, Geophysicist for the Marathon Oil Corporation in Houston, Texas, talks about analyzing seismic data in the present and reminisces about the days of...
The Second Phase of ChE Education October 23, 2013What you learn in a ChE degree program is powerful—but once we start work, every chemical engineer finds out they need to learn even more.
Delve into the Careers of Other Chemical Engineers June 13, 2014Learning about the experiences of other chemical engineers and the history of the field is a great way to better navigate—and appreciate—your own career.
May 2015 CEP Preview May 11, 2015Energy The Four Pillars of Industrial Energy Efficiency Enhance your facility’s energy efficiency through operational improvements, effective maintenance, engineered improvements...
Honeywell's Andreas Kramvis Delivers AGILE Keynote Opens 2016 Spring Meeting and GCPS April 11, 2016Andreas Kramvis received the AGILE Award and delivered the AGILE keynote at the joint opening of the 2016 AIChE Spring Meeting and 12th Global Congress on Process Safety. The...
[Poll] How Long Will You Stay in Your Current Job? March 9, 2010According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the average American holds 10.8 jobs between the ages of 18 to 42. That's a lot of job changing and employee turnover for companies. How...
Is an Engineering Career Worth the Work? [Video] August 11, 2010Watch An Engineering Mind convince you that your career choice is worth it.
2011: A Chemical Odyssey January 20, 2011When the ball dropped in Times Square December 31 a few seconds before midnight, it marked the beginning of a new year—a year to “celebrate the achievements of chemistry and its...
Shaping the Future of Innovation June 13, 2011In today’s world where we are constantly striving to do more with less, innovation is the one of the keys for continuous improvement. In his blog on innovation and business...
Wahoo Wizards: A University of Virginia Classroom Outreach Story November 16, 2011Wahoo Wizards is a community outreach program that was started eleven years ago and is supported by the AIChE student chapter at the University of Virginia. Named after the...
Young Professionals Events at the 2012 Spring Meeting in Houston March 28, 2012Check out some of the sessions and events sponsored by the Young Professionals Advisory Board that may be of interest to young professionals attending the 2012 Spring Meeting in...
Management Case Study – Southeast Asia Offshore Oil Drilling Problem January 30, 2013Ready for some real-world problem-solving? This case study introduces a real engineering scenario in which a company needs help increasing production in the Pacific. Are you up...
Management Case Study – Supply Chain Distribution Problem: Rail or Truck? June 12, 2013How good are you at solving problems? One of the world's leading auto manufacturers has a tricky distribution problem for you!
Five Things I Learned from My Career in Chemical Engineering December 19, 2013My chemical engineering degree was the best investment I've made to date. Here are some of the things I've learned.
Renowned Scientist and AIChE Member Frances Arnold Profiled on NPR December 17, 2014Any short list of cutting-edge engineers will likely include Caltech’s Frances Arnold , a pioneer in protein engineering. In specific, she specializes in a method that mimics the...
WISE Interns Complete DC Assignments September 17, 2015This summer, three chemical engineering students explored the interface between engineering and public policy as AIChE’s 2015 WISE (Washington Internships for Students of...
Negotiating a New Position [Presentation] June 1, 2010You've had two rounds of initial interviews for a job at a company you're really excited about. It seems they like you and that there's a strong possibility that in your next...
Chemical Engineering Major Ranked Number 1 in Job Satisfaction Survey October 12, 2010According to a survey by Payscale.com, the chemical engineering major was ranked #1 in terms of job satisfaction, while psychology was ranked last (among majors in the survey)...
South Texas Section Announces First YPGiving Recipient February 22, 2011A few weeks ago, the South Texas Section (STS) announced the launch of itsYPGiving program for young professionals and students in the Houston area. STS is AIChE's oldest local...
Interview with Director/Producer Rachel Cook on the Microlending Film Project September 8, 2011When Rachel Cook read Nicholas Kristof's article on Saving the World's Women in 2009, the then 25-year old futures trader in Chicago was immediately compelled to use her education...
Chemical Engineers Diving into Social Media January 18, 2012If you're a ChEnected reader, you know that social media can be a helpful resource in your professional life - not to mention a fun way to connect with family and friends in your...
Presentations for Graduating Students by YPC September 26, 2012The Young Professional Committee is proud to present a number of outstanding presentations, tailored specifically for graduating chemical engineers, at the upcoming Annual Student...
Management Case Study – Beer, Breweries, and Bottled Water March 27, 2013Losing ground to competitors, a major brewery takes a look at alternative products. Can bottled water be a viable solution? Check out the case study and submit your thoughts,...
The Mentoring Experience at Chevron August 16, 2013Kevin Watson, team lead, OE Support for Capital Projects at Chevron, exchanges thoughts and mentoring experiences with recent hire and facilities engineer Amy Bordonaro.
Meet Hope Quintana — Featured YP for May May 7, 2014Meet Hope Quintana and learn about her professional development as a ChE, including her post-graduate work at New Mexico State University.
Be Sure to Download AIChE's 2015 Spring Meeting App! April 27, 2015The AIChE Spring Meeting App Delivers Everything You Need to Have a Better Meeting. Search. Scope out. Preview. Learn more. Find. Plan, store and update your schedule. Whether you...
Book Review: Open Innovation March 1, 2016Open innovation may be the latest buzzword, but it's value to chemical engineers goes well beyond a shiny new expression to toss about. Check out this review of one of the latest...
Degrees that work: Nanotechnology [Video] March 3, 2010The nanotechnology episode helps to define a technology that uses knowledge of atoms and molecules to enhance modern life through product development and medical research. The 30-...
The Creation and Evolution of Young Engineering Professionals of Puget Sound (YEPPS) July 14, 2010This post is part of a series on Young Professional Initiatives. It was co-authored by AIChE volunteers David Wishnick , MBA and Cory Dennis Jensen , PE and Ph. D student. Young...
Are You in ChE-Harmony? December 1, 2010Help us promote this video by sharing it! Building your career takes time, and everybody needs a little help along the way. Got a great story about your career you want to share?...
And the Survey Says…. Medical Benefits Heading South May 11, 2011CEP ( Chemical Engineering Progress ) will publish their next biennial salary survey (of AIChE members) in the June, 2011 issue. As in the 2009 AIChE Salary Survey , you'll learn...
Virtual Local Section Quarterly Update – October 2011 October 26, 2011The Virtual Local Section's vision is: "No Chemical Engineer Left Behind." In recognition of the fact that many engineers work in remote locations and may be unable to participate...
Calling Cross Disciplinary Innovators: The Green Guy Wants You! December 21, 2012Cross-disciplinary collaboration has the potential to solve many of the world's great challenges, including some major environmental hurdles.
Billionaire Pays 20 More Students to Leave College May 17, 2013Billionaire investor Peter Thiel, who started Paypal and is now famous as Facebook's first, far-sighted investor, announced his next group of 20 young Thiel Fellows, who will each...
Second Phase of Education: Mariam Al-Meer at Shell in Qatar November 21, 2013Learn about one young chemical engineer's career at the Pearl GTL plant and about what she's had to learn on the job.
Chemical Engineers Top List by Earnings October 2, 2014Which degree was found the most valuable, in terms of lifetime earnings? You guessed it—a degree in chemical engineering.
How Green Is Your School? August 12, 2015Prospective college students interested in comparing colleges based on their commitment to environmentalism can look to Sierra Magazine’s ninth annual “Cool Schools” ranking of...