Read how one chemical engineer applies the same goal-setting from marathon training to her daily work life.
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About the Author
Name: May Shek
Bio: May Shek received her B.S. and Honors Degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Houston in 2002. She Immediately upon her graduation, she joined Shell in 2002 where she has held various position with increasing responsibilities: Process Technical Support to Olefins (2002-2004), Control Systems Support to Heavy Olefins and Aromatics (2004-2005), Economics and Scheduling Coordinator to Olefins, Heavy Olefins and Aromatics (2005-2007), Refinery Planner/Supply Chain Optimization Planner in Shell Canada (2007-2009). In early 2010, she has recently returned to Houston after her Shell Canada assignment in Calgary. Shek currently works as the Investment Planner/Asset Coordinator for the Deer Park Refinery. She has been active with campus recruiting since 2004. Since 2008, she has been on the advisory board of the CEP magazine. She is currently serving as a board member on the Engineering Alumni Association at the University of Houston. Besides working and volunteering, May enjoys playing the piano and practicing pilates. Since her stay in Calgary, she has been bitten by the running bug. She likes to run medium distance races (5k, 10k and Half Marathons). Readers can contact May via e-mail or the social networks below.
June 23rd, 2011
The Concorde Is Gone, but Supersonic Travel Is on Its Way Back
By May ShekLonging for the days of glamorous supersonic travel aboard the Concorde but can’t quite reconcile the need for speed with your greener side? The European firm EADS, maker of the Airbus line of planes, unveiled a possible solution this week at the Paris Air Show. The company revealed plans for […]
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June 13th, 2011
Shaping the Future of Innovation
By May ShekIn 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 strategy, Paul Hobcraft highlighted the challenges an organization must overcome in order to foster innovation.
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October 29th, 2010
Response to CEP Editorial: Seeking More Respect for Engineers—Case for Action
By May ShekIn the October Edition of the CEP, Editor-in-Chief Cynthia Mascone has urged all engineers to step up to the challenge of seeking more respect for engineers. The article can be found here.
I have a personal passion in sharing what I do as an engineer with students. I did not have […]
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September 28th, 2010
May’s Musing: Applying Chemical Engineering Principles in Running
By May ShekReview of The Lore of Running by Timothy Noakes
Chemical Engineering principles can be applied to many everyday examples, including, yes, running. Timothy Noakes uses energy balance and heat transfer principles in helping us to improve running techniques. Unlike other running books, The Lore of Running is loaded with […]
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September 7th, 2010
The Five Temptations of a CEO: A Leadership Fable [Book Review]
By May ShekMay’s Musing: Have You Been Tempted?
A journey of self enlightenment in less than 1 hour: The FIVE Temptations of a CEO – By Patrick Lencioni
Whether you are aspiring to be a CEO of a company, the moral of the leadership fable can be applicable to anyone who leads a […]
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