Engineers Week 2026

February 19, 2026

Follow along on ChEnected throughout Engineers Week as we spotlight the engineers, ideas, and innovations shaping our profession. As part of the celebration, explore these live webinar opportunities:

Fuels & Petrochemicals Division: “Distillation Tray Cleaning Strategy Avoids Major Outage”
Tuesday, February 24 at 12:00 PM ET
Presented by: Daryl Hanson, Valero Energy
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Catalysis & Reaction Engineering Division: “An Introduction to Programmable Chemical Manufacturing”
Wednesday, February 25 at 3:00 PM ET
Presented by: Paul Dauenhauer, University of Minnesota
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AIChE Virtual Local Section: “Organic-Mineral Interactions at the Molecular Level”
Wednesday, February 25 at 9:00 PM ET
Presented by: James D. Kubicki, University of Texas at El Paso
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Education Division: “Bringing Chemical Engineering to Life: Scalable K–12 Outreach Activities for Engineers Week”
Thursday, February 26 at 4:00 PM ET
Presented by a panel featuring educators and industry professionals from the AIChE K-12 Outreach Committee
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Engineers Week Spotlight: Elizabeth Haughton on Ownership, Safety, and Leadership

February 27, 2026. By Gina M. Gatto

From nuclear systems to program management, Elizabeth Haughton shares how chemical engineering shaped her unconventional career path. She also shares advice for chemical engineering students to improve performance in school and gives advice for building a successful career.

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Girl Day Is About Visibility, Access, and Opportunity

February 26, 2026. By Gina M. Gatto

Hear from AIChE's Gina Gatto about how events like the K–12 STEM Showcase Competition and dynamic STEM keynotes are helping girls see a future for themselves in engineering.

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Celebrating Engineers Week through Classroom Impact at Texas A&M

February 25, 2026. By Bryan Deschamps

During Engineers Week, Texas A&M’s AIChE student chapter is turning chemical engineering into a hands-on classroom experience. Through the Bee a ChemE initiative and the AIChE K–12 Ambassador Program, nearly 40 student volunteers have partnered with local schools in the Bryan/College Station community, leading interactive modules that make complex concepts approachable, engaging, and relevant to everyday life.

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Engineers Week Spotlight: Rob Crane on Innovation, Partnership, and Impact

February 24, 2026. By Gina M. Gatto

With 28 years of experience and 17 U.S. patents, Rob Crane shares how chemical engineers turn problem solving and strong partnerships into breakthrough innovation.

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Engineers Week 2026: How Chemical Engineers Can Celebrate and Connect

February 17, 2026. By Idell Bryan

Engineers Week offers a moment to highlight the profession’s impact and strengthen its future. Learn how you can celebrate, inspire the next generation, and participate in Engineers Week webinars across AIChE communities.

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