November's Top Trending Stories: Member Spotlight, AIChE Gala, CEP Survey & More
AIChE - American Institute of Chemical Engineers
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Join Us in NYC to Celebrate a Decade of Impact!
The 2025 AIChE Gala — Engineering a Decade of Impact — is your chance to celebrate ten years of transforming chemical engineering through our 'Doing a World of Good' initiative. This is more than a black-tie event; it's a powerful moment to reflect on our collective accomplishments and fuel the next generation of industry change-makers. Secure your seat and celebrate with us at the AIChE Gala!
Future Leader Spotlight: Adam Tobin-Williams
Meet Adam Tobin-Williams , the Chair of the AIChE Executive Student Committee (ESC)! Discover what fueled his drive for leadership, his strategies for successfully balancing intense academics with chapter responsibilities, and the key moments that defined his AIChE journey. Get inspired by the next generation!
Stay Connected, Stay Inspired—Renew Your AIChE Membership for 2026 Today!
AIChE membership is your direct access to the pulse of chemical engineering. Renew now to secure uninterrupted access to cutting-edge technical resources, premium networking events, exclusive discounts, and tools designed to accelerate your career. Keep advancing your career with AIChE.
Virtual Technician & Operator Fundamentals
Equip your team with the essential skills to translate innovation into safe, reliable practice. This Virtual Training Series sharpens expertise in P&ID reading, advanced troubleshooting, and hazard awareness—directly boosting operational reliability, mitigating risk, and accelerating crucial lab-to-production transitions.
VLS Webinar: The Center for Midstream Management and Science (CMMS) at Lamar University
Dr. Philip Cole (CMMS Executive Director, Lamar University) will share the Center's latest activities in the process industry. Drawing on his strong physics background, Dr. Cole’s research tackles crucial midstream challenges like advanced pipeline acoustics and next-generation methane-leak detection.
We've scheduled three sessions on November 19-20 to fit your global schedule.
In the November Issue Chemical Engineering Progress (CEP)
Get the latest insights that drive the industry forward in the new issue of Chemical Engineering Progress (CEP)! This month features a Special Section: Commercializing Biotechnology.
Highlights include:
- Closing Gaps in the Biotech Industry
- Producing Structured Edible Fats Using Precision Fermentation
- Scaling and Manufacturing Protein Fibers in the U.S.
- Consequence Analysis of the Satartia Carbon Dioxide Release
- Enhancing Furnace Performance through AI and Predictive Insights
We Want to Hear From You! The 2025 CEP Reader Study is Now Open!
Take a few minutes to share your thoughts on how you read CEP and what content you find most valuable. Your feedback helps shape future issues, and you’ll have the option to enter a raffle for a $100 gift card.
Protect Your Income with AIChE Group Disability Insurance
The AIChE Group Disability Insurance plan can replace up to 60% of your income when a covered injury or illness prevents you from working.
Modern Distillation Techniques: From Thermodynamics to Practical Solutions
This intensive three-day course with Daniel R. Summers. You'll move beyond core principles to master the latest in hardware, modeling, and troubleshooting. Learn to solve complex operational issues using thermodynamics and process simulations to optimize design, operation, and control for peak performance. Gain practical, hands-on knowledge and the crucial safety techniques needed for confident real-world process support.
Full Circle: A Lifetime of Connection Inspires Gift to Shape the Future
After 50+ years of membership, Dr. Girish Bhatt and Mrs. Chhaya Bhatt have made an inspiring, leadership gift to the AIChE Foundation. They've turned a lifetime of professional growth and appreciation for the AIChE community into an enduring legacy, directly funding opportunities that will open doors and define the careers of the next generation.