K-12 Initiative The K-12 initiative leverages AIChE's Volunteer Base for enhanced and expanded local impact in K-12 Outreach. Our objective is to increase interest, awareness, and excitement for science and engineering in K-12 students and prepare future engineering students and professionals to creatively solve technical challenges in an ethical, environmentally responsible, and socially conscious way.
Societal Impact Operating Council (SIOC) The Societal Impact Operating Council is leading efforts to define how chemical engineers can most effectively address societal needs. Accountabilities include outreach and public policy, diversity of the profession, and the global business environment.
Tony Butterfield: Featured LGBTQ ChemE Professional February 16, 2017As part of its continuing efforts in diversity and inclusion, AIChE is introducing a series focused on LGBTQ chemical engineers. Other related efforts include Safe Zone Workshops...
Brenda Seggerman: Featured LGBTQ ChemE Professional June 8, 2017Meet Brenda Seggerman, an environmental, health, and safety (EHS) engineer for Hydrite, a chemical manufacturing and distribution company.
Engineers without Borders and Travel Grant Winners As part of its Doing a World of Good campaign, the AIChE Foundation funded two global engagement programs for student leaders at the Annual Student Conference in San Francisco l
CCPS Project 246 - 2nd Edition Guidelines for Siting and Layout of Facilities Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyMarch 29, 2017The new second edition of CCPS's Guidelines for Siting and Layout of Facilities has been written to address the many developments in the last decade...
Scott D. Love: Being the Best Process Engineer You Can Be Earlier this fall and at the Spring meeting, the AIChE Foundation had a chance to sit down with Scott Love and learn more about how his passion for process engineering and how A
Interview: Carlton Yearwood on Engaging Men as Allies for Women May 18, 2017AIChE's Kelsey Kettelhut sat down with Carlton Yearwood, a senior partner at True Blue Inclusion , to discuss how women can engage men in a strategy for gender inclusion. In the...
An Interview with Syamal Poddar, 2016 Philanthropist of the Year Director of Development Stephanie Viola talks with Syamal Poddar, Vice Chair of the Fellows Council, Trustee, and recipient of the 2016 Philanthropist of the Year Award, to hear his insights and reflections on giving back.
AIChE Foundation Awards Grants to Seven Transformative Projects The AIChE Foundation is pleased to announce that seven AIChE initiatives have been awarded grants for the 2017 first cycle of funding.
Purdue Prof’s Gift to Grads is Investment in AIChE’s 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.
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. These awards are available...
Virginia Tech and the University of Delaware Host Student Process Safety Boot Camps Process Safety Boot Camps provide students with an overview of basic concepts in process safety extending beyond the classroom and help prepare students for their careers in industry.
Shaping the Future of Chemical Engineering: AIChE Hosts Executive Leadership Forum April 17, 2017On Sunday, March 26th, the AIChE Foundation hosted its Corporate Council and Industry Leaders Forum to address the most pressing challenges facing the chemical engineering...
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. They're available...
Educating the next generation of chemical engineers AIChE and the Center for Chemical Process Safety, (CCPS) conducted a two-day Mini-Process Safety Boot Camp with chemical engineering students at the University of Californ
Interview with Carol Williams on Career Goals, Obstacles, and Success April 4, 2017CEP Magazine's editor in chief Cindy Mascone sat down with Carol Williams following her keynote at the Women's Initiative Committee (WIC) Networking Luncheon.
How to Start a Young Professionals Local Section Archived Webinar Jan 19, 2017 The AIChE Young Professionals Committee shares information on how a recent graduate from college or a young professional AIChE member can start an AIChE local section in their area. This webinar offers guidance, ideas and best practices for starting off a successful local section. If you are...
2017 AIChE President-Elect Debate Archived Webinar Aug 31, 2016 Meet the 2017 AIChE President-Elect candidates. Liese Dallbauman and Christine Seymour joined the AIChE Virtual Local Section to speak about their vast experiece with the Institute, the many advances they have accomplished during their service to the Institute, and their vision for the future of...
The Political Exploitation of the Scientific Illiteracy of the American Public Archived Webinar Dec 17, 2015 Neil Yeoman speaks to the VLS about his experience working to help educate the general public about scientific issues that cross over to the political arena.
Working Abroad: A Discussion Archived Webinar Nov 10, 2015 Daniel Sujo and Experience Nduagu speak about their experiences immigrating for work, and share advice for those both working abroad or who have teammates from other countries.
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.
Look Who's 213: The DuPont Story Archived Webinar Apr 23, 2015 One of the oldest companies in the world, DuPont has invented thousands of materials, played critical roles in both World Wars, and has indirectly saved the lives with its aramid fibers, Nomex® and Kevlar®. Jim Porter, retired VP of Engineering and Operations and Chief Engineer who employed by...
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.
Engineers Without Borders - USA -- Chemical Engineers Can Make an Impact in the Developing World Archived Webinar Sep 15, 2010 Engineers Without Borders - USA supports community-driven development programs worldwide through the design and implementation of sustainable engineering projects, while fostering responsible leadership. In just 8 years, this humanitarian organization has grown to include 10,000 engineers and...
Can Accreditation Help Engineering Schools Develop Leadership Skills? 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 strategies for developing engineers into leaders, how these strategies can be improved and more...
Chemical Engineering: An Opportunity for Women to Have Impact Archived Webinar Mar 9, 2010 As part of this event, WIC presented a panel discussion geared towards pre-college women describing some of the amazing opportunities for women to have impact as chemical engineers.
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 lead to a new relationship between human and nature, which is not extractive but enriching; and is...
Developing the Next Generation of STEM Leaders Archived Webinar Apr 22, 2008 How can engineers and scientists best influence and inspire the next generation of scientific leaders? How can we reach out to the K-12 community to create mentoring programs that develop student skills and knowledge, and provide our youth with a positive view of the scientific and engineering...
2015 International Travel Grant Awardees This year, thanks to the generous support of donors, the AIChE Foundation provided travel grants that enabled 8 Interntional Student Leaders to attend the 2015 Annual Student Co
AIChE and Innovation in Chemical Engineering This film celebrates innovators—bioengineers, chemical engineers, energy and sustainability professionals—creating solutions to make life better.
2016 AGILE Award Recipient, Andreas C. Kramvis Delivers Keynote at AIChE Spring Meeting The AIChE Foundation congratulates Andreas C.
Lifetime Giving Society Renamed to Honor John McKetta In celebration of John’s 100th birthday on October 17th and in fitting gratitude for all John has done for the Institute and the profession, the AIChE Foundation Board of Truste
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.
Kate Ziemer on the Importance of Process Safety Education Kate Ziemer, Professor of Northeastern University talks with CCPS's Shakeel Kadri about importance of process safety education and how CCPS's initiatives are shaping safety culture for both students and faculty.
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.
In Memory of Edgar Efren Pagan Ortiz Edgar Efren Pagan Ortiz, 56, of Cary, NC, formerly of Ponce, Puerto Rico, passed away, Saturday, November 7, 2015 at WakeMed in Apex.
Disability as a Creative, Ingenious, and Interesting Force The AIChE Foundation helped support and develop the institute's first Disability Unity Convocation to raise awareness within the AIChE community regarding the needs and contributions of members with disabilities.
Announcing Doing a World of Good Campaign Co-Chairs The AIChE Foundation announces Jim Fitterling, president and chief operating officer of The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE:DOW), and John Y.
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.
AIChE Foundation Awards Grants to Eleven Innovative Initiatives Thanks to the generous support of Annual Fund donors, the AIChE Foundation has awarded over $75,000 in grants to 11 innovative initiatives.
Archer Daniels Midland Doing a World of Good by Educating the Educators On July 26th, 24 chemical engineering faculty members from 20 universities joined process safety leaders from ADM and the Center for Chemical Process Safety (CCPS) in
Local Leaders Support Student Diversity and Process Safety Initiatives The AIChE Foundation extends a heartfelt thanks to the South Texas Local Section
Undergraduate Process Safety Learning Initiative AIChE recognizes that the best way to lead the way to a safer world is through transforming Chemical Engineering Education.
Jackie Ying Jackie Ying is Executive Director, Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, and a Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering, at MIT.
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.
Endowment Donors Find Personal Meaning in Giving AIChE members find meaningful ways to express their dedication to the Institute and chemical engineering profession through their endowment gifts.
Interviews with Pioneers of Diversity Interviews with some of MAC’s most prominent leaders and advocates: James Wei, Henry Brown, Otis Shelton, Lance Collins, Christine Grant, and Gerry Lessells.
Disability Unity Community Convocation In Fall 2016, AIChE’s ChemEs with Disabilities Task Force, an offshoot of the Institute’s Societal Impact Operating Council, extended its outreach across professional discipline
The Promise - The Legacy and Future of Chemical Engineering “The Promise” — a short film about the legacy and future promise of chemical engineering — premiered at AIChE’s 2013 Annual Meeting in San Francisco.
Leading the Way to a Safer World The 2015 AIChE Gala raised more than $600,000 and celebrated CCPS's 30th anniversary by honoring leaders in process safety and their respective companies.
2015 WIC Travel Grant Award Winners Enabling more women to attend an AIChE conference provides a valuable opportunity to advance their professional development via networking, shared resources, and increased visib
AIChE Institute Lecture renamed in honor of thermodynamics pioneer John M. Prausnitz The chemical engineering community, as well as several organizations that employ chemical engineers, has come together under the auspices of the AIChE Foundation — the philanthr
Recognizing Philanthropic Leadership The 9th Annual Foundation Donor Recognition Dinner took place on Sunday, November 8th, at Abravanel Hall in Salt Lake City.
A Remarkable Year of Empowering Good In 2016, the AIChE Foundation advanced its mission to make the world a better and safer place through chemical engineering. Thanks to our generous supporters we are demonstrating our dedication to doing a world of good.
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."
Gerald Lessells In 1968, Gerry Lessells initiated AIChE's effort to raise the profile of minority engineers in the Institute and the profession.
Differences - A Short Film on Diversity in the Chemical Engineering Profession This short film, debuted at the 2014 Gala, provides a visual testament to the values and benefits of diversity and inclusion by highlighting those things which make us different
Engineering Diversity and Inclusion Summit Attendees at AIChE’s 2015 Annual Meeting helped plan the next-steps in the Institute’s work to advance inclusiveness in chemical engineering profession, at a summit devoted to better serving the Institute’s multi-faceted membership.
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. Plan, store and update your schedule. Whether you use an...
AIChE Foundation Summer Grants Awarded We are pleased to announce that the AIChE Foundation has awarded 5 project grants for the summer funding cycle.
Peter Schwalbenberg The AIChE Foundation caught up with Peter Schwalbenberg, AIChE young professional to discuss his profession, personal aspirations and involvement in the Institute.
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 Initiative Commit
2015: Thank you for doing a world of good! 2015 was a record-breaking year for the AIChE Foundation thanks to the generosity and support of over 3,431 loyal donors.
Dow's Leadership Gift Launches Major Process Safety Education Initiative Thanks to collaboration with the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE), an unwavering emphasis on chemical and process safety by The Dow Chemical Company will now be
Cargill: On a Journey To Do A World of Good Process Safety Management is certainly not new to Cargill. However, according to Cargill’s Vice President for Environment Health & Safety, Al Johnson, “Collaborating with C
Sangtae Kim The AIChE Foundation met with Sangtae “Sang” Kim, AIChE Trustee and Fellow, to discuss his passion for chemical engineering, philanthropy, and the Eureka moment he had last year which solved a 140 year-old problem in fluid mechanics.
Shaping Students into Future Leaders Over the last few years, the Fuels and Petrochemicals Division has hosted annual K-12 OutReach Programs in San Antonio, New Orleans, Aus
International Year of Chemistry Category Gets Play on Jeopardy [video] July 21, 2011On June 21, 2011, Jeopardy! featured the 2011 International Year of Chemistry as one of its categories. Jeopardy! is an excellent forum for celebrating chemistry, its...
Annual Meeting “Cascades” into City of Lakes with Service Project October 18, 2011This year's Annual Meeting in Minneapolis boasts more than an eye-catching slate of talks on cutting-edge technologies and breakthroughs, more than a patient audience ready to...
National Engineers Week: Giving Back February 22, 2012Since this year's theme for National Engineers Week is 7 billion people, 7 billion dreams, 7 billion chances for engineers to turn dreams into reality, it seems like a just the...
The Importance of International Exchanges to Chemical Engineering February 1, 2017AIChE's official response to the recent U.S. Executive Order limiting travel and immigration.
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...
The ChE in Context: Adjusting to Policy Changes: Full Reversal in Washington, DC January2017The ChE in ContextMary Ellen Ternes, Courtney JohnsonWith this issue, CEP launches a new quarterly column devoted to the chemical engineer in the public realm — both as an agent for societal change and as a participant in the formation of public policy. Pertinent to our first column, AIChE considers...
Professor Catherine Kudlick on Disability as a Creative, Ingenious, and Interesting Force January 12, 2017Catherine Kudlick , Ph.D. in history, is the director of Paul K. Longmore Institute on Disability and Professor of History at San Francisco State University. She was invited to...