ChEnected Posts by Emily Fragenberg

Emily Fragenberg

Emily is an assistant editor of Chemical Engineering Progress (CEP), where she is responsible for the Back to Basics section. Her articles are targeted toward young professionals and recent graduates, and cover a range of topics that include pump selection guidance to flammable materials risk-reduction strategies to intellectual property standards.

Emily has a BS in chemical engineering from Villanova University. She enjoys watching live theater and old movies in her spare time.

Career Game-Changers

May 30, 2013. By Emily Fragenberg
Searching for a job? Check out these tips for improving networking skills, interviewing, and for building solid negotiation techniques.

MBA the ChemE Way

May 22, 2013. By Emily Fragenberg
Considering an MBA? “MBA the ChemE Way” session in San Antonio gave a quick snapshot into planning and applying to business schools, a look into core classes every MBA takes, and some words from experienced MBAs.

Harnessing Solar Power for High Temperature Reactions

November 19, 2012. By Emily Fragenberg
More sunlight strikes the earth in one hour than all of the energy currently consumed on the planet in one year. As the world’s energy consumption rate is projected to double by 2050, and triple by 2100, the sun holds great potential as a sustainable energy source.

New In Vitro Technique Holds Promise for Treating Infertility

November 09, 2012. By Emily Fragenberg
For young women facing a cancer diagnosis, the fear of chemotherapy-induced sterility often leads to seeking fertility-protective measures. Current methods of fertility preservation, however, can delay cancer treatment and come with the risk of reintroducing cancer cells later. Today, a new technique for in vitro culture and maturation of ovarian follicles holds promise for treating infertility in these cases.

Closing the Lifecycle Loop on Critical Materials

November 05, 2012. By Emily Fragenberg
The U.S. is highly dependent on foreign countries for rare earth elements (REEs) and strategic and critical materials (S&CMs). Dr. Tedd Lister and Dr. Eric Peterson of the Idaho National Laboratory propose “urban mining” to address the concerns associated with traditional mining.