ChEnected Posts by Sonja Bradfield

Sonja Bradfield

Social Media and Communications Specialist

AIChE

Sonja Bradfield is the Social Media and Communications Specialist at AIChE.

Engineers are obliged to conduct themselves in ethical ways that will protect and serve the general public. Hear in short videos more about various ethical topics concerning chemical engineering and related fields.

Spring 2021 Featured Engaged Discussions

June 04, 2021. By Sonja Bradfield

Curious what others are talking about? Check out Engage's top bioengineering and chemical engineering discussions.

Endometriosis May Hold the Key to Tissue Regeneration

May 28, 2021. By Sonja Bradfield

Unlocking the secrets of tissue regeneration may rely on understanding endometriosis, a painful disease thought to affect one in 10 women in their reproductive years.

Celebrating the Minority Affairs Committee’s 30th Anniversary with New Awards

May 25, 2021. By Sonja Bradfield

AIChE is accepting nominations for three new named awards that honor the founding members of its Minority Affairs Committee (MAC).

Stay Connected: Join the Conversation at #AIChESpring and #GCPS

April 16, 2021. By Sonja Bradfield

Whether you’re attending or just want to stay informed of meeting highlights, follow along with us on social media with these hashtags.

Center for Hydrogen Safety: A Look Back and a Look Ahead

April 02, 2021. By Sonja Bradfield

Learn what the Center for Hydrogen Safety (CHS) has accomplished so far, what its plans for the future are, and who can benefit from joining CHS.

Five Ways to Recognize Engineers Week as AIChE Members

February 22, 2021. By Sonja Bradfield

Help keep chemical engineering growing now and in the future by taking part in these AIChE programs and initiatives.

Online STEM Education Resources

September 02, 2020. By Sonja Bradfield

There are great STEM resources available online for free to help K-12 students understand science and chemical engineering concepts and to help develop their interest in science.

Join the Conversation with #AIChESpring and #GCPS

August 17, 2020. By Sonja Bradfield

Attending? Then network and chat with other attendees through the Spring Meeting platform. Just want to follow along on social media? Use the hashtags #AIChESpring and #GCPS.

Chemistry Shorts Video: Rewriting Life

2/8 in the series Chemistry Shorts Video Series

May 15, 2020. By Sonja Bradfield

This short video provides teachers with a way to introduce school students to CRISPR-Cas9. Also see the accompanying downloadable lesson plan. 

Chemistry Shorts Video: Under the Skin

1/8 in the series Chemistry Shorts Video Series

April 28, 2020. By Sonja Bradfield

This series of short science videos is ready for the classroom, including a downloadable lesson plan. 

Connecting with Student Chapters on Instagram

April 27, 2020. By Sonja Bradfield

See what we're up to at AIChE and connect with other chemical engineering students around the world through Instagram. Got a story or picture to share? Send it our way.

Earth Day 2020

April 22, 2020. By Sonja Bradfield

Celebrate Earth Day 2020 with interviews and resources focused on chemical engineers' efforts to improve the environment. 

Roundup: Communication Skills

April 21, 2020. By Sonja Bradfield

Knowing how to appropriately express what you want, need, and think is key to finding success in business and life. 

Roundup: Networking

April 16, 2020. By Sonja Bradfield

Networking doesn't come naturally to everyone, but that doesn't mean you can't learn. Whether you're a natural or need some help, use this advice to build your career through networking. 

Roundup: Management

March 23, 2020. By Sonja Bradfield

Hoping to step up to a management position? A management position can be very rewarding for a chemical engineer, but be prepared to develop new skills. These articles can get you started. 

Celebrating International Women's Day 2020

March 06, 2020. By Sonja Bradfield

We look back at a year of achievements from women chemical engineers, and look ahead to opportunities to help women succeed in chemical engineering.

Matt Dailey of University of Utah on K-12 STEM Outreach

February 19, 2020. By Sonja Bradfield

Hear the story behind the winning team at the AIChE K-12 STEM Outreach Competition.

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

Connect with members & participate in discussions on Engage!

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