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John Vasko

John Vasko is responsible for AIChE's online community and content. John works with constituents to create compelling content that serves members and visitors to AIChE.org, AIChE.org/ChEnected, Engage.aiche.org and numerous other sites. He specializes in creating content strategies, digital product development, and social media campaigns. He has more than 20 years' experience working and consulting with companies to develop and improve their digital media brands.

Interview with 2014 Opening Keynote William Banholzer

March 31, 2014. By John Vasko

William Banholzer sums up his opening keynote speech from the 2014 AIChE Spring Meeting and GCPS. Hear his thoughts on the role of chemical engineers in shaping the future and in solving the world's grand challenges.

2014 AIChE Spring Meeting & 10th GCPS Opening Reception [Photos]

March 31, 2014. By John Vasko

The 2014 AIChE Spring Meeting & 9th Global Congress in New Orleans began on Sunday, March 30th with a joint opening reception. See pictures from the event.

Help Fund Sustainability Think Tank

February 14, 2014. By John Vasko

Earthshift has launched the Start Some Good campaign to raise money to create a comprehensive methodology for companies to use when making decisions related to sustainability.

Your Input Wanted for the Update to AIChE’s Strategic Plan

January 09, 2014. By John Vasko

The AIChE Board of Director’s is working on updating AIChE’s strategic plan. As part of that process they are seeking input from members on a few key points. To help do that AIChE has posed 6 key questions.

Former EPA Head Lisa Jackson Details Her Career at AIChE Annual Meeting

November 15, 2013. By John Vasko

Lisa Jackson, former administrator, US EPA, and current environmental chief, Apple, spoke at MAC Awards reception about her journey from chemical engineering student at Tulane to her current position at Apple.

Interview: Brian Korgel of UT Austin, Professional Progress Award Winner [On Location]

November 07, 2013. By John Vasko

Brian A. Korgel of UT Austin speaks with ChEnected about his work in nanotechnology.

2014 Board of Directors Election Results and Photos [On Location]

November 05, 2013. By John Vasko

Yesterday morning at the 2013 Annual Business Meeting in San Francisco, the new members of the 2014 Board of Directors were announced.

2013 Chem-E-Car Official Video: University of Tulsa’s “Oxidants Happen” Takes 1st Place

3/6 in the series 2013 Chem-E-Car at ASC

November 05, 2013. By John Vasko

Get a firsthand glimpse at what it takes to win Chem-E-Car 2013.

2013 Honors Ceremony Highlights at AIChE's Annual Meeting [On Location]

November 04, 2013. By John Vasko

AIChE's most prestigious awards—the Institute and Board of Directors’ Awards—were presented yesterday evening. See photos and details.

2013 AIChE Student Awards Ceremony [On Location]

November 03, 2013. By John Vasko

The Awards Ceremony for the 2013 Student Conference acknowledges notable achievements of AIChE student members.

2013 ChemE Jeopardy at the Annual Student Conference [On Location]

November 03, 2013. By John Vasko

Regional ChemE Jeopardy champs tested their skills in the nationals, with the University of Iowa team emerging the champions.

Student Welcome Brunch Kicks Off Conference

November 02, 2013. By John Vasko

2013 Welcoming Mixer for Graduating Seniors [On Location]

November 02, 2013. By John Vasko

Graduating seniors mingled at San Francisco's chic Le Colonial.

AIChE Visits Brazil [On Location]

October 16, 2013. By John Vasko

AIChE is now in Brazil to collaborate with related organizations and forge new partnerships there. Learn more and see photos from the trip.

AIChE's Global Presence at MEPEC in Bahrain [On Location]

October 01, 2013. By John Vasko

Photos and latest update from the Middle East Process Engineering Conference & Exhibition (MEPEC) taking place now in Bahrain.

Shariq Yosufzai of Chevron on Diversity and Advice for Young Engineers [Video]

May 24, 2013. By John Vasko

S. Shariq Yosufzai, VP Global Diversity, Ombuds, and University Affairs for Chevron Corporation, shares his thoughts on young engineers and soft skills, ChemECar, and more at the 2013 Spring Meeting in San Antonio.

US DOE’s Dr. Satyapal Discusses Fuel Cell Tech [Video]

May 20, 2013. By John Vasko

CEP editor Emily Frangenberg had a chance to speak with Dr. Sunita Satyapal, who is director of the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Fuel Cell Technologies Program within the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy.

V V Suryarau of Reliance Industries on Process Safety in India [video]

May 15, 2013. By John Vasko

V V Suryarau, President of Group Manufacturing Services for Reliance Industries in India, sat down with ChEnected to discuss process safety in India.

Featured Series

Interviews: 2014 Annual Meeting

BY ON November 16, 2014

Stay tuned to this series as AIChE publishes interviews with key speakers and award winners from the 2014 meeting.

The Second Phase of ChE Education

BY ON October 23, 2013

This series highlights the learning that new ChE professionals need that isn’t taught in school. They’ll describe the types of responsibilities they've had in their work to date, as well as the skills or expertise they needed or had to learn that go beyond what they learned as students. You’ll also hear from their mentor or a senior person offering their perspective on the skills or expertise that new professionals must learn.

Water Innovations

BY ON September 10, 2013

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