This issue, a practical machine learning (ML) approach for predicting batch manufacturing costs, the power of harnessing critical steps to reduce workplace errors, new advances in quantitative analysis of packed tower gamma scans, and much more.

Chevron Phillips Chemical celebrates the achievements of GRAD program participants and FOSSI scholars, highlighting mentorship, leadership, and building the next generation of chemical engineers.

Hands-on learning is transforming chemical engineering education. At this year’s AIChE Annual Meeting, experts share how co-op programs prepare students for the workforce and meet evolving industry needs.

In this month’s AIChE Member Spotlight, meet Nooram Anjum, PhD student at Texas Tech and Spring Programming Chair for Women in Chemical Engineering. Discover how she’s helping members build connections and grow their careers through community leadership.

Satish Kumar, Distinguished McKnight University Professor in the Dept. of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science at the Univ. of Minnesota, has been chosen to present AIChE’s William R. Schowalter Lecture at the 2025 AIChE Annual Meeting, Nov. 2–6 in Boston, MA.

AIChE’s Chicago Local Section turns 100! From early socials to vibrant programs and STEM outreach, we explore its rich history, centennial highlights, and future goals.

Nicholas Peppas is the recipient of AIChE’s 2025 Cato T. Laurencin Regenerative Engineering Society Founder’s Award. Learn more about his groundbreaking work in biomaterials and regenerative engineering.

Meet Brandis Nathan, FOSSI graduate and Prairie View A&M alum. He shares how his HBCU experience shaped his journey, how AIChE supported his growth, and what he's most excited about as he steps into the next chapter.

Development and Donor Relations Specialist, Paola Reynoso, discusses her work, the importance of member engagement, and how donor relationships are driving real change for the future of chemical engineering.

The AIChE Beer Brewing Competition returns this fall, bringing together chemical engineers for a high-stakes, flavor-packed contest of skill, creativity, and community.

The Southwest Process Technology Conference is shaping up to be the premier industrial forum for companies and practitioners in the chemical process industries along the U.S. Gulf Coast and beyond.

Hear from AIChE 2025 Annual Meeting Program Chairs on how Eli Lilly tackled the scale-up of Tirzepatide and the critical role chemical engineers played in the process.

Passionate about fragrance and its intersection with chemical engineering, this engineer infused his own research into the art of perfumery.

Scientists at MIT have created a new kind of membrane that could dramatically reduce how much energy it takes to refine oil.

From chemistry to mechanical engineering, they’re breaking barriers, and showing what’s possible with passion and perseverance. Learn about their journeys, what drives them, and how the FOSSI scholarship is helping them reach their goals.

When ChatGPT first launched, it seemed like a fun tool to help with homework. But as generative AI evolves, so do concerns about its environmental impact. From energy use to e-waste, this article explores the hidden cost of AI’s rapid growth.

Meet Kaila White, a FOSSI graduate and emerging chemical engineer. She shares how her journey through an HBCU, AIChE, and FOSSI is shaping her future—and inspiring others to follow.

STEM careers aren’t feeling as stable as they once did. Layoffs, funding cuts, and hiring freezes are creating uncertainty across the field. Here’s how professionals are staying ready and moving forward, one step at a time.