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AIChE would like to thank its multiple guest authors for the ChEnected blog. Browse posts below that cover a variety of topics.

How to Plan Successful Plant Shutdowns in the Chemical Industry

11/41 in the series Industry Interviews

November 30, 2022. By ChEnected Guest

While costly in the short term, a well-run shutdown minimizes costs and pays off significantly in the long term by helping maintain proper quality and safety standards.

Revolutionizing Chemical Plant Shutdown with Digital Transformation

October 24, 2022. By ChEnected Guest

Digitally transforming chemical operations is vital for safer plant shutdowns that limit operational disruption and reduce the risk of environmental impact.

Technology Developed at the University of Houston Could Advance Treatment of Lymphoma

9/41 in the series Industry Interviews

October 13, 2022. By ChEnected Guest

The high-throughput, single-cell technology that merges artificial intelligence with a nanowell imaging platform could be a valuable new weapon in the battle against lymphoma.

A Recap of the 2020 K-12 STEM Showcase and Outreach Competition

February 24, 2021. By ChEnected Guest

Learn who won awards and get more information about how you can take part in the next event.

Arisbeth Ibarra Nieblas: A Model STEM Mentor

February 18, 2021. By ChEnected Guest

Read how Arisbeth's commitment to mentoring has enriched her life and made her a better communicator in academia and the professional world.

HMC Polymers Process Safety Leadership Sharing Session

July 06, 2020. By ChEnected Guest

HMC Polymers, a CCPS corporate member, hosted a virtual process safety session for its leadership team from the company's plant in Map Ta Phut, Thailand.

CCPS South East Asia Regional Members Meeting

June 08, 2020. By ChEnected Guest

South East Asian CCPS members gathered virtually to share experiences and best practices for facing COVID-19 in the workplace and to address the pandemic's challenges to process safety.

Achieve Professional Success Remotely

April 02, 2020. By ChEnected Guest

From our archives, a great piece that can help you find work-life balance while working remotely. 

Considering the Future of CPI Workforce Development

March 10, 2020. By ChEnected Guest

Manufacturing workers require new skills, and RAPID and others are filling the gap with programs and tools to promote learning for students and workers at all career stages.

Achieve Professional Success Remotely

January 15, 2020. By ChEnected Guest

Being aware of potential drawbacks of working remotely can help you reap its many benefits. Consider these points for optimal work-life balance.

Sister Chapter Spotlight – May 2019

May 16, 2019. By ChEnected Guest

Hear about the thriving AIChE Sister Chapter partnership between Brazil's Centro Universitário SENAI CIMATEC and the US's Texas Tech University.

Mammalian Synthetic Biology Takes a Shot at Disease Therapeutics

April 12, 2018. By ChEnected Guest

Because synthetic biology can tackle specific mammalian cell behavior, it can be used to enable therapies that are specific to a patient.

Innovations that Hold Promise for a Better Future

February 22, 2018. By ChEnected Guest

A host of innovations across a wide range of areas show potential for a brighter future. Read more about them here.

Manufacturing USA: Opportunities for Chemical and Biological Enterprises

February 20, 2018. By ChEnected Guest

The Manufacturing USA initiative is creating exceptional opportunities in a wide range of manufacturing, and AIChE's RAPID is playing an important role.

Your Experiences Leave a Mark

February 13, 2018. By ChEnected Guest

Epigenetics — the study of how our actions and experiences mark or modify our DNA — can explain some unusual genetic findings.

USC Chapter Finds Success with Chemical Engineering Career Fairs

January 22, 2018. By ChEnected Guest

The University of Southern California's AIChE Chapter shares details of how they’ve hosted successful chemical engineering career fairs.

Four Things to Know About Big Data in Chemical Engineering

August 22, 2017. By ChEnected Guest

Innovation has surged forth thanks to big data’s insight and integration.

Why Public Opinion Is Important for Biotech Advancement

July 24, 2017. By ChEnected Guest

Public opinion can overshadow facts about biotech if we're not mindful of it.

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