ChEnected Posts by Elizabeth Pavone

Elizabeth Pavone

Senior Editor, CEP

American Institute of Chemical Engineering

I am a senior editor at Chemical Engineering Progress. In 2012, I received a BS in chemical engineering from the University of Pittsburgh.

What’s New in Alternative Energy?

January 04, 2022. By Elizabeth Pavone

While we're behind in our goal to slow climate change, alternative energy is evolving rapidly to help bridge the gap. Read on to learn what’s on the horizon in new energy.

Flip for the New CEP

June 03, 2020. By Elizabeth Pavone

CEP unveils a new, easy-to-read digital format as well as a beautifully redesigned print edition. 

It's Okay to Ask for Help

April 30, 2019. By Elizabeth Pavone

Asking for help has benefits beyond simply accomplishing the task at hand. Learning to accept help and delegate are important for success in work and life.

Be an LGBTQ+ Ally

November 13, 2018. By Elizabeth Pavone

The LGBTQ+ & Allies workshop, panel, and reception at the 2018 AIChE Annual Meeting provided an opportunity for chemical engineers to learn how to be an ally and why it is important.

Won’t You (i.e., Yinz) Be My Neighbor?

October 22, 2018. By Elizabeth Pavone

Get the inside scoop from a Pittsburgh native about visiting and enjoying the city during the AIChE Annual Meeting and Annual Student Conference.

Millennials: The New Guard

August 01, 2018. By Elizabeth Pavone

Millennials will soon be the majority in the workplace. Learn how some companies are embracing their best attributes.

Conduct an Effective Interview

June 12, 2018. By Elizabeth Pavone

Just like being interviewed, successfully conducting an interview requires proper preparation.

Steer Difficult Conversations Toward Productive Dialogue

April 07, 2017. By Elizabeth Pavone

My Neighborhood Radioactive Waste Dump

February 22, 2016. By Elizabeth Pavone

Salary Survey Sheds Favorable Light on Chemical Engineering Profession

July 01, 2015. By Elizabeth Pavone

Make the Most of Your Early Career

6/12 in the series 2015 AIChE Spring Meeting & 11th GCPS, Austin

April 28, 2015. By Elizabeth Pavone

Featured Series

2026 Institute & Board of Directors’ Awards

BY ON October 05, 2026

AIChE’s Institute and Board of Directors’ Awards are AIChE’s highest honors, and candidates are nominated by the chemical engineering community and voted upon by the members of AIChE’s volunteer-led Awards Committee. The prizes recognize outstanding achievements and world-class contributions across a spectrum of chemical engineering endeavors.

Improve Your Process Safety Knowledge to Manage Risk and Support Safer Operations

BY ON July 30, 2026

Process safety education plays a critical role at every stage of an engineer’s career. In this three-part series, experts from the Center for Chemical Process Safety (CCPS) explore how engineers can build and strengthen the knowledge, judgment, and habits needed to manage risk and support safer operations.

Meet the Process Engineers

BY ON January 08, 2018

In this series, we discuss process engineering with a wide range of process engineers working in a variety of industries, whether in petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, food processing, or any other process-intensive industry.

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