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October 2011

Comparison of Ceramic and Polymeric Membranes for Micro- and Ultrafiltration

October 26, 2011
October 26, 2011

Katie Guerra, P.E., of the Bureau of Reclamation reported on her efforts to put to the test the common assumptions that ceramic micro- and ultrafiltration systems, though more robust and forgiving, have such a high capital cost that polymeric membrane systems provide a lower total operating cost advantage.

First Woman Awarded the Lawrence K. Cecil Award for Environmental Chemical Engineering

October 25, 2011
October 25, 2011


AIChE Career Day at the Chem Show

October 25, 2011
October 25, 2011

Manchester United Jersey Awarded at Annual Meeting by AIChE's Group Insurance Administrator, Aon

October 24, 2011
October 25, 2011

A Manchester United Jersey was awarded at the AIChE Annual Meeting by AIChE's Group Insurance Administrator, Aon—the principal sponsor of Manchester United, as well as the largest global insurance brokerage.

The lucky winner's name is...

William Koros of Georgia Institute of Technology Interviewed about Membranes and Sorbents

October 24, 2011
October 24, 2011


Chemical Engineers' Role in Food, Pharmaceuticals, and Bioengineering [On Location]

October 24, 2011
October 24, 2011

After spending a few days listening to presentations on traditional chemical engineering topics such as energy, refining, and chemicals, it was an interesting contrast to see how the same concepts can be used to improve the safety, health, and productivity of the country as well.

Annual Meeting Showcases Green Building in Minnesota

October 23, 2011
October 23, 2011

On Wednesday, October 19, the US Green Building Council's (USGBC) Minnesota Chapter (USGBC-MN) held its own Annual Meeting designed to celebrate the previous year's accomplishments and kick-off thecalendar for 2012. The evening featured exhibits by local green businesses, engineering firms and architectural solutions providers.

Utilization of Carbon Nano-Tubes in Water Treatment Applications

October 22, 2011
October 22, 2011

By exploiting the inherent flow properties of the carbon nano-tube interior, creating ”gatekeeper” functionality at the entrances and exits, and allowing for “back side” signaling, precisely engineered separations membranes that mimic the precision of biological membranes are possible

Mike Neill, President of Petrotechnics USA Inc., at Latin American Process Safety Conference

October 21, 2011
October 21, 2011


Hear From Corning, 3M, the Morgridge Institute, and IIT on Chemical Science Innovation and Its Future

October 21, 2011
October 21, 2011

Kristine Chin interviews plenary panelists Larry Wendling, VP Corporate Research, 3M; Sangtae Kim, Executive Director, Morgridge Institute; John Anderson, President, Illinois Institute of Technology; and Joe Miller, CTO & Executive VP, Corning about their views on chemical science innovation and its future.

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