Safe Zone Workshop The environment at AIChE meetings--and especially, the environment in our colleges, universities and workplaces—are key influences on each student’s progress and each engineer’s productivity and career development. Research shows that diverse organizations experience more learning, more creativity...
Disability Unity Convocation The Disability Unity Convocation will raise awareness within the AIChE community regarding the needs and contributions of people with disabilities, and AIChE members with disabilities in particular. The session will highlight the contributions of chemical engineers with disabilities and the success of enterprises that employ them.
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
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.
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.
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...
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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."
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
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.
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.
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
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
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 Importance of International Exchanges to Chemical Engineering February 1, 2017AIChE's official response to the recent U.S. Executive Order limiting travel and immigration.
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...
Podcast Series Speaks to Top Chemical Engineers December 21, 2016As part of AIChE's Doing a World of Good campaign, we recently interviewed three prominent chemical engineers to discuss various aspects of their careers, including some of their...
October 2016 CEP Preview October 11, 2016This month's cover feature focuses on investigating process incidents as a means of preventing future incidents.
Creating a Culture of Diversity October2016Career CatalystZenaida Otero Gephardt, Vincent G. Grassi , Alon McCormick , Otis SheltonAn inclusive workplace with a diverse workforce ensures that the best talent is at the table and that everyone’s ideas can be heard. A strong diversity culture, like a strong safety culture, is good for business, the profession, and our individual career advancement.
AIChE Minority Affairs Committee Scholarship Fund July 15, 2012The Minority Affairs Committee (MAC) and the AIChE Foundation are working together to support the Minority Affairs Committee Scholarship Fund. This fund promotes activities that...
Safe Zone Workshop – Creating a Welcoming Workplace for All June 29, 2016In the U.S. the end of June brings a close to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Pride Month . Wrapping up the month, we bring you a short video that addresses keeping...
Shariq Yosufzai of Chevron on Diversity and Advice for Young Engineers [Video] May 24, 2013S. Shariq Yosufzai, VP Global Diversity, Ombuds, and University Affairs for Chevron Corporation, shares his thoughts on young engineers and soft skills, ChemECar, and more at the...
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...
AIChE Hosts First-Ever Diversity Workshop at 2015 Spring Meeting April 13, 2015If you're attending the 2015 Spring Meeting & GCPS, be sure to attend AIChE's first-ever workshop dedicated to the subject of diversity in the workplace. As a participant, you...
Audrey Goins-Brichi of Chevron on Diversity Programs April 28, 2015Zenaida Otero Gephardt sat down with Audrey Goins-Brichi of Chevron, who was a panelist this morning in "Engineering Diversity: A Workshop for Program Planning," here at the 2015...
Karen Horting of the Society of Women Engineers on Workplace Diversity April 28, 2015Zenaida Otero Gephardt interviewed Karen Horting, the executive director and CEO of the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) , on the subject of workplace diversity. Karen was a...
Women's Initiatives Committee (WIC) Holds Sold-Out Networking Luncheon November 9, 2010On Monday, the Women's Initiative Committee (WIC) held its annual WIC Networking Luncheon at the 2010 AIChE Annual Meeting. In her opening remarks, Outgoing Chair Upma Sharma...
Interview: Adrienne Minerick on Diversity in Chemical Engineering November 13, 2015Adrienne Minerick is the associate dean for research and innovation at Michigan Tech. She also serves as chair of the American Society for Engineering Education's (ASEE's)...
CEP: Institute News June2015Institute NewsSpring Meeting and Global Congress on Process Safety Highlights; AIChE’s 2014 Financial Statements; Your AIChE Membership — Leadership Opportunities; Diversity Workshop Sets Agenda for Summit at Annual Meeting
Leadership Q&A: Keep the Long-Term in Mind May2016Leadership Q&ABhavesh (Bob) Patel, CEO and chairman of the management board of LyondellBasell, talks to CEP about his strategy for leading one of the largest plastics, chemicals, and refining companies in the world. In 2010–2011, faced with significant debt and soft demand, the company had to restructure and cut costs. Emerging from those dark times, LyondellBasell is now focused on growth and expanding its operations where it has a competitive advantage.