ChEnected Posts by Hannah McCollum

Hannah McCollum

Assistant Editor, Chemical Engineering Progress (CEP)

AIChE

Hannah McCollum earned her BS in chemical engineering from the University of Arizona in May 2024. During college, she held several internships and research positions in water treatment, process engineering, and environmental consulting before beginning her current role post-graduation. Hannah's hobbies include playing basketball, running, backpacking, and jazz music.

The Price of Progress: AI's Climate Dilemma

August 01, 2025. By Hannah McCollum

When ChatGPT first launched, it seemed like a fun tool to help with homework. But as generative AI evolves, so do concerns about its environmental impact. From energy use to e-waste, this article explores the hidden cost of AI’s rapid growth.

AccBio Conference Highlights Advanced Biomanufacturing

July 22, 2025. By Hannah McCollum

AccBio 2025 gathered leaders from industry, academia, and government to explore how AI, drug delivery innovations, and sustainability are accelerating biopharmaceutical development.

Adjusting to a New City Post-Graduation

June 05, 2025. By Hannah McCollum

Thinking of moving after graduation? One grad’s move to NYC shows how joining clubs, exploring neighborhoods, and staying active can make a new city feel like home.

Automating the Future of Genetic Engineering

April 17, 2025. By Hannah McCollum

As a start-up, Gingko applied the concept of chemical engineering unit operations to genetic engineering to automate and expedite biotechnology labs' trial-and-error approach.

Featured Series

Excelling With Excel

BY ON July 28, 2010

Learn about custom functions using VBO, pivot tables, macros, indirect references and more.

How to Interpret Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams

BY ON August 24, 2010

With a bit of smoke, a few mirrors and a degree in hieroglyphics, anyone can learn to read a P&ID. Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams is a topic that can benefit process, project and design engineers, business developers, operators, safety, maintenance and even management.

Tools and Tips for Successful Management and Leadership

BY ON August 31, 2010

This Management and Leadership blog series is dedicated to the tools, approaches, and strategies that managers can use to promote the success of individuals and the team, and thus also the organization and themselves.

Connect with members & participate in discussions on Engage!

Check out AIChE's newest member benefit, AIChE Engage. Use the robust directory search to find and connect with members. Participate in technical, career, and academic discussions about chemical engineering.