AIChE K-12 AIChE K-12 leverages the Institute’s vast network of volunteers 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.
Imagine what all of us can do. The Doing a World of Good Campaign is one of the most ambitious fundraising programs in our history. AIChE expects to raise $15 million over five years that will be directed toward five transformative priorities. Learn more.
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.
AfroBiotech Conference 2019 October 27-29, 2019Hyatt Centric Midtown Atlanta, Atlanta, GeorgiaThe AfroBiotech Conference, hosted by the Society for Biological Engineering, will highlight the achievements of African Americans in biotechnology, inspire a new generation of diverse biotechnology professionals and identify, communicate, and explore current advancements in various aspects of...
Brazil Student Chapter Celebrates Pride Month with Ice Cream June 20, 2019LGBTQ+ and allies from the student body, faculty, and elsewhere came together to celebrate Pride Month and encourage increased diversity and inclusion.
Expanding the Presence of Difference: Diversity in Engineering June 17, 2019Diversity of background helps provide diversity of perspective, which is often the basis of innovation and discovery in modern team-based research.
Nick DiDomizio: Featured LGBTQ+ ChemE Professional June 6, 2019Meet Nick DiDomizio, a process engineer at CE&IC in Burlington, NJ.
Competition Launch Will Honor Best K-12 STEM Presentations June 3, 2019The new AIChE competition will launch at the AIChE Annual Meeting and highlight the best chemical engineering and STEM presentations and demonstrations for K-12 students.
AIChE Announces Langer Prizes for Innovators & Entrepreneurs AIChE announced the creation of a new fellowship program that will assist researchers in pursuing innovative technical work with the potential of making valuable contributions to society.
Kyle Trenshaw: Featured LGBTQ+ ChemE Professional December 17, 2018Meet Kyle Trenshaw, an educational development specialist for natural sciences and engineering at the University of Rochester.
Stephanie Farrell: Featured LGBTQ+ Ally August 22, 2018As the staff liaison for AIChE's LGBTQ+ & Allies Initiative, I'm thrilled and proud to introduce long-term AIChE volunteer Stephanie Farrell as our first Featured Ally of our LGBTQ+ professiona
Gayle Gibson: Featured LGBTQ ChemE Professional May 16, 2018A Texas A&M graduate and newly retired engineer, Gayle discusses working in various areas at DuPont, including engineering design, plant improvement, and manufacturing as well as her experiences as an LGBTQ professional.
Alon McCormick: Featured LGBTQ ChemE Professional February 1, 2018The latest installment of the series introduces us to an LGBTQ+ professor at the University of Minnesota.
Paula Cameron: Featured LGBTQ ChemE Professional October 10, 2017Meet Paula Cameron, a Technical service and development manager for The Dow Company in Texas.
Peter Schwalbenberg: Featured LGBTQ ChemE Professional August 16, 2017The latest installment of the series introduces us to a process engineer in Philadelphia.
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.
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.
2019 AIChE Gala December 3, 2019Grand Hyatt New York (109 East 42nd Street) The theme of this year’s gala is “Doing a World of Good”, which is also the name of the AIChE’s Foundation campaign for developing transformative priorities to positively impact society and chemical engineering for future generations.
AIChE K-12 STEM Outreach Competition November 10, 2019Hyatt Regency, Orlando, FloridaAIChE is pleased to announce the 1st AIChE K–12 STEM Outreach Competition, a new AIChE competition taking place Sunday, November 10, 2019 in Orlando, Florida during the AIChE Annual Meeting and Annual Student Conference.
Fostering Inclusive Communities May 24, 2019Inclusive communities benefit productivity and innovation, but building and maintaining an inclusive community takes real know-how. Learn more here.
Introducing the Disabilities OutReach and Inclusion Community (DORIC) May 21, 2019A look at how DORIC is working to increase the inclusion of chemical engineers with disabilities and make their talents recognized.
All For Good: Engineering for Inclusion The AIChE Foundation’s Doing a World of Good campaign announced the launch of its latest initiative, All For Good: Engineering for Inclusion, a comprehensive, multi-year, industrywide collective effort to share best practices and fund programming to increase inclusion in the engi
Inspiring Global Advancement The AIChE Foundation had the opportunity to chat with Fahima Rafiqi, a chemical engineering student at Manhattan College and Past Chair of the AIChE Executive Student Committee.
The Poddar Award for Rising Chemical Engineers The AIChE Foundation had the opportunity to chat with Doing a World of Good champions, Syamal and Susmita Poddar on their generous support to endow The Poddar Award for Rising Chemical Engineers.
Ecolab Joins AIChE to Advance Safety and Inclusion in the Chemical Engineering Profession Ecolab joined the AIChE Foundation’s Doing a World of Good campaign as a Founders’ Circle member, to support two campaign transformative priorities.
Cari Parker Shares Her Career Story and Gives Advice April 17, 2019Cari Parker of Eastman Chemical Company shares lessons from her own career and gives advice to young chemical engineers building their own careers.
Congratulations to the Inaugural John C. Chen Endowment Recipients Jennifer Sinclair Curtis had the opportunity 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.
January 2016 Message from AIChE President, Gregory Stephanopoulos January 15, 2016As I assume the 2016 presidency of the Institute, I would like to extend to all chemical engineers - along with my wishes for a happy new year - a message of optimism about the future prospects of
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 Engineering) interns.
January 2015 Message from AIChE President, Cheryl Teich January 15, 2015To many of us, a new year signals a fresh start, a new beginning, a time to roll out the old and usher in the new.
January 2014 Message from AIChE President, Otis Shelton January 15, 2014On behalf of AIChE’s Board of Directors, I wish you and your family a safe and happy new year.
January 2013 Message from AIChE President, Phil Westmoreland January 15, 2013As I begin 2013 as AIChE’s president, I want to share my belief that we’re entering a new Golden Age of Chemical Engineering. Why is this a time for chemical engineering to shine?
Technical Entity Trends: Expanding the Presence of Difference: Diversity in Engineering May2019Technical Entity TrendsExpedito SegoviaAlmost 70% of scientists and engineers employed in the U.S. are white. As the U.S. is growing more diverse, the engineering field is not following suit. For example, Hispanic individuals account for only 6% of workers in science, technology,...
Fostering Inclusive Communities in Engineering Fostering Inclusive Communities was part of the leadership development track at the AIChE Spring Meeting, and is a core program of the AIChE Foundation's recently launched All for Good: Engineering for Inclusion initiative.
Villanova University – Igniting Change On February 1- 2, 2019, Villanova University along with CCPS held a very successful Student Process Safety boot camp. One of our largest process safety student boot camps, there were sixty – four students (57 Juniors and 7 Seniors) that came together to learn about process safety.
AIChE and Trinseo Partner to Host a Process Safety Workshop in China AIChE and its subsidiary the Center for Chemical Process Safety (CCPS) partnered with Trinseo (NYSE: TSE), a global materials solutions provider and manufacturer of plastics, latex binders and synthetic rubber to host a process safety workshop in China.
Beshouri Receives AIChE's Award for Government and Industry Leaders April 1, 2019Sharon Beshouri, President of Shell Global Solutions (U.S.), Inc., has received the American Institute of Chemical Engineers’ (AIChE) Government and Industry Leaders (AGILE) Award. She set the stage for the conference with her welcome keynote lecture entitled “Embracing Transitions Today: Assuring a Robust Future Tomorrow.”
AIChE Foundation’s Minority Serving Institute Grant Recipients The AIChE Foundation supported the travel of 28 AIChE undergraduate student members from Minority Serving Institutes (MSI) to attend the 2018 AIChE Annual Student Conference in Pittsburgh.
Air Products' Donation Advances AIChE’s LGBTQ+ & Allies Endowment In 2018, Air Products became the first corporate donor to support AIChE's LGBTQ+ & Allies endowment fund. The gift was arranged by Dr. Roger Whitley, a Distinguished Engineer at the company.
Diversity and Inclusion Session, Breaking the Unconscious Bias Habit Thanks to the generous donors of the Doing a World of Good campaign, the AIChE Foundation funded the Understanding Unconscious Bias in the Workplace sessions at the 2018 Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process Safety in Orlando, Florida.
Sessions Focus on Breaking the Unconscious Bias Habit April 30, 2018Attendees at the 2018 Spring Meeting and GCPS gained insight into the belief systems and learned stereotypes that influence their actions and decisions when interacting with other people.
What’s Trending at AIChE: Highlights from January & February 2019 March 30, 2019Welcome to AIChE’s What’s Trending feature, where you'll discover some of our most viewed and read content from the prior months. Check out the video above for a short recap.
AIChE's 2018 Annual Report and Strategic Plan Update March 28, 2019See highlights of AIChE's 2018 accomplishments and read about AIChE's new strategic plan.
International Women's Day 2019 March 8, 2019A look back at achievements for women in the past year at AIChE and in the chemical engineering community, and an eye on the future.
The Good Food Institute: Doing a World of Good In this episode of the Foundation’s Doing a World of Good podcast, you'll meet Allison Berke, Liz Specht, and Elliot Swartz of the Good Food Institute, and learn more about the development of plant-based and cell-based meat products.
Air Products' Donation Advances AIChE’s LGBTQ+ & Allies Endowment March 7, 2019Air Products' gift is the first corporate donation to help the endowment advance LGBTQ+ inclusion in the chemical engineering profession.
Our Future Cities Are in Their Hands March 5, 2019Future City challenged students to design a city of he future that could withstand and quickly recover from a natural disaster.
Advancing Diversity and Inclusion at the 2019 Spring Meeting Help celebrate and advance inclusiveness by attending societal impact sessions at this year's spring meeting.
Doing a World of Good Raj & Kamla Gupta Podcast Series July 31, 2018Hear from prominent chemical engineers about their careers, their advice, and their take on where the chemical engineering profession is headed next.
Gupta Family Foundation Funds Doing a World of Good Podcasts June 20, 2018The podcast series features interviews with prominent chemical engineers and aims to raise awareness of how chemical engineers improve human lives.
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...
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.
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®...
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...
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...
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...
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...
University of Houston: Engaging Young Women in STEM February 22, 2019The Houston AIChE Student Chapter brings chemical engineering into the classroom to give young women hands-on experiences with STEM topics.
Introduce a Girl to Engineering Today February 21, 2019“Girl Day” is a movement spearheaded by DiscoverE aimed at inspiring grade-school girls to find a calling in engineering. And there's still time to volunteer.
Celebrate Engineers Week February 18, 2019Join us in celebrating Engineers Week 2019 as we recognize the many ways engineers make a difference in the world.
AIChE Fellow Dr. Cato T. Laurencin Receives 2019 AAAS Philip Hauge Abelson Prize February 4, 2019Dr. Cato T. Laurencin has been recognized by the American Association fo the Advancement of Science for his work in regenerative engineering and other scientific advancements.
Tony Butterfield, Stephanie Farrell, and Gayle Gibson: Doing a World of Good In this episode, you'll meet Tony Butterfield, Stephanie Farrell, and Gayle Gibson, three of our members focused on raising awareness, offering support, and creating dialog for issues relevant to LGBTQ+ individuals within our profession.
Amita Gupta and Sujata Bhatia: Doing a World of Good In this episode of the Doing a World of Good podcast, you'll meet Amita Gupta and Sujata Bhatia, two fascinating women using their considerable talents to help radically transform the medical and public health sectors.
Nance Dicciani, Ruby Chandy, Kim Ann Mink, and Suzanne Rowland: Doing a World of Good In this episode of the Doing a World of Good podcast, you'll meet Nance Dicciani, Ruby Chandy, Kim Ann Mink, and Suzanne Rowland, women who have contributed to the advancement of both chemical engineering and the business world. Listen on the Giving site or subscribe in iTunes.
Gilda Barabino, Christine Grant, and Paula Hammond: Doing a World of Good In this episode of the Foundation’s Doing a World of Good podcast, you'll meet Gilda Barabino, Christine Grant, and Paula Hammond, all of whom are active in AIChE’s Minority Affairs Committee. Listen on the Giving site or subscribe in iTunes. This podcast is supported by a generous donation from Raj & Kamla Gupta.
Kelly Barb and John Cirucci: Doing a World of Good In this episode of the Foundation’s Doing a World of Good podcast, you'll meet Kelly Barb and John Cirucci, co-chairs of AIChE's Global Social Initiatives Committee, a working group dedicated to promoting volunteerism and social action within the organization. Listen on the Giving site or subscribe in iTunes. This podcast is supported by a generous donation from Raj & Kamla Gupta.
Congratulations to ACE4G 2018 Challenge Winners January 23, 2019Chemical engineering students from around the world offered microscale solutions to address world problems.
Rising Stars Shine at AIChE Workshop to Empower Women in Engineering More than fifty exceptional women from companies around the world participated at a Leadership Workshop for Rising Star Women in Engineering.
The Caltech 6: An All-Woman Chemical Engineering Class January 16, 2019In 2005, six women graduated from the California Institute of Technology and became the first and only all-female chemical engineering class to graduate from an American co-ed university.
John J. McKetta, Jr. 1915 – 2019 January 15, 2019John J. McKetta, Jr., a Fellow and former president of AIChE, and a mentor to generations of chemical engineers, died on January 15, 2019, in Austin, TX. He was 103.
LyondellBasell Safety Experts Advance Best Practices LyondellBasell one of world’s the largest plastics, chemicals and refining companies, teamed up with AIChE and CCPS hosting Chemical Engineering professors from around the world to deliver process safety best practices. Educators from the U.S.
Christine Seymour – Investing in the Future AIChE Past President and Fellow, Christine Seymour, has made a tremendous personal commitment to the future of the profession by gifting one year of AIChE Young Professional membership for all Lehigh University BS Chemical Engineering graduates starting with the class of 2019.
Shaping the Future: Innovating Solutions to Address Industry and Society’s Most Pressing Challenges On October 28th, 2018, in conjunction with AIChE’s 2018 Annual Meeting in Pittsburgh, the AIChE Foundation hosted its fifth Corporate Council and Industry Leaders Forum: Shaping the Future: Innovating Solutions to Address Industry and Society’s Most Pressing
Building Respectful and Inclusive Cultures On Monday, October 29th 2018, at the 2018 AIChE Annual Conference in Pittsburgh, The AIChE Foundation in partnership with Chevron co-hosted a session titled “Conscious Inclusion, Building Respectful and Inclusive Cultures”.
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.