Issue 2 — March 2016
Welcome to 2016's second edition of the Latest YP News. This newsletter is brought to you by the Young Professionals Committee and is meant to give you the latest and greatest news and information from around AIChE.
Contents
The Latest YPC News
- 2016 AIChE Spring Meeting: YPC Technical Programming Preview
- Opportunities for Young Professionals in Environmental Division (ED)
- AIChE Women’s Initiatives Committee (WIC) Women’s Workplace Retention & Reentry (W2R2): Reentry to Industry
- Young Professionals Mixer at the 2016 AIChE Spring Meeting
- AIChE Expands Inclusiveness Initiatives with “Safe Zone” Session at Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process Safety
- What I Mean When I Say Chemical Engineering
- Check Out the First Graduate Student Research Spotlight Webinar!
- Graduate Student Research Spotlight
- Young Professionals' Contribution in 2015 AIChE Annual Meeting
- Start an AIChE YP Group at Your Local Section
- Get Involved in an AIChE Local Section
- Career Center Jobs - AIChE CareerEngineer job board
- Upcoming Events
- Get Involved with YPC
The Latest YPC News
Spring is in the air, and that means that AIChE’s 2016 Spring Meeting and the 12th Global Congress on Process Safety is right around the corner. The Young Professional’s Committee will be hosting or co-hosting 35 technical sessions on site in Houston, TX between April 10th and April 14th. These sessions span a broad range of topics that may be of interest to young ChemE’s.
Of particular interest to all YPs, is the YPC panel session “Working with Millennials,” which is slated to focus on issues facing the millennial workforce, discussing what millennials want from their employers, and provide an opportunity for members of all ages to connect with young engineers. We’re also excited to be holding our always popular YPC Mixer on April 10th at Hearsay on the Green from 8:30-11:00pm. This is a great way to kick off your meeting and meet other YPs arriving in Houston for the conference.
Another great opportunity at the Spring Meeting is the Women’s Workplace Retention & Reentry (W2R2): Reentry to Industry workshop being hosted by the Women’s Initiatives Committee. You can read more about this great opportunity later in this newsletter.
In this newsletter you’ll find a more in-depth preview of YPC’s programming at the Spring Meeting as well as information about a new Safe Zone Workshop on workplace inclusiveness also taking place on site in Houston. There are also a number of opportunities for YPs to get involved outside of the Spring Meeting featured in this month’s newsletter, including opportunities in AIChE’s Environmental Division and the chance for graduate students to present their research via webinar or the ChEnected blog.
We’ve also included an interview with two members of YPC, Dr. Anju Gupta and Victoria Baldwin, on their experience planning programming at AIChE’s 2015 Annual Meeting in Salt Lake City and the rewards they’ve reaped from their involvement. YPC still has open leadership positions for the 2016-2017 term, so if you’re interested please email ypc@aiche.org for more information.
We hope to see you in Houston at the Spring Meeting and to continue to engage you through other avenues in the coming months.
Best wishes,
Chris Lowe, YPC Chair
2016 AIChE Spring Meeting: YPC Technical Programming Preview
By: Giselle Schlegel
Are you planning to attend 2016 AIChE Spring Meeting? YPC is offering opportunities for undergraduates, graduates, and professionals in academia and industry. Read all about it here in this article.
Opportunities for Young Professionals in Environmental Division (ED)
By: Mohammed Alyanbaawi
In this newsletter, we have interviewed V. Faye McNeill, Chair of the AIChE Environmental Division (ED) to outline the Division activities and why AIChE Young Professionals should consider joining ED.
AIChE Women’s Initiatives Committee (WIC) Women’s Workplace Retention & Re-entry (W2R2): Re-entry to Industry
By: Megan Donaldson
Are you seeking re-entry to the workforce or considering taking time off? If so, mark your calendar to attend this 2016 Spring Meeting session on April 11, 2016 (8:30 am-11:30 am) to learn how can you re-enter the workplace.
Young Professionals Mixer at the 2016 AIChE Spring Meeting
By: Monica Stowe
YPC is hosting a mixer during the 2016 AIChE Spring Meeting on April 10, 2016 (8:30pm-11:00pm CDT). The Mixer is a great opportunity to network with a diverse group of young professionals in a relaxed environment while attending the Conference. Read all about it in this article.
AIChE Expands Inclusiveness Initiatives with “Safe Zone” Session at Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process Safety
By: Meagan Lewis
AIChE’s advocacy for a fully inclusive chemical engineering profession continues with the debut of a Safe Zone Workshop on April 12, 2016 (3:30 pm-5:00 pm) at the 2016 AIChE Spring Meeting. Read all about it in this article.
What I Mean When I Say “Chemical Engineering”
By: Austin S. Lin
What does it mean to be a ChemE? Austin Lin, a YP with the Northern California Local Section, has shared his insight on this topic.
Check Out the First Graduate Student Research Spotlight Webinar!
By: Monica Stowe
Check out the first webinar in AIChE's Graduate Research Spotlight Series by graduate students who recently published their research. More information and the webinar video are in the link.
Graduate Student Research Spotlight
By: Monica Stowe
If you are a graduate student who recently published a research paper and are interested in sharing that research with over 10,000 readers in the chemical engineering community, read this article to find out how ChEnected can assist you.
Young Professionals' Contribution in 2015 AIChE Annual Meeting
By: Simin Mehrabani
YPC’s Publications Subcommittee has interviewed two YPs who participated in the AIChE 2015 Annual Meeting. Read this article and find out more information about their significant contribution.
Start an AIChE YP Group at Your Local Section
Check out the recently updated How to Start a Local YP Group guide to learn more about creating a YP-focused group within your local section.
Get Involved in an AIChE Local Section
By: Monica Stowe
AIChE local sections provide grassroots support for the Institute, essential to meeting the needs of chemical engineers locally. Local Sections host regular meetings, presentations and networking events to support professional and technical development. Find the closest Local Section to you through the link and join yours today.
Career Center Jobs - AIChE CareerEngineer job board
AIChE is pleased to include a selection of job opportunities on AIChE CareerEngineer. We invite you to explore AIChE CareerEngineer in this link.
Upcoming Events
The YPC posts events on the YPC Website, including Young Professional events at the Spring and Fall Meetings, meetings of YP Local Sections, and other events put on or sponsored by AIChE. If you have an event that you would like to advertise, please email aicheypnews@gmail.com.
AIChE 2016 Spring Meeting and 12th Global Congress on Process Safety
April 10-14, 2016, Houston, TX
Young Professionals Mixer at the 2016 Spring Meeting
April 10, 2016, Houston, TX
Megacity Waste Management Dialogue: The NYC Roadmap for Waste as Resource
April 25-26, 2016, New York, NY
4th CCPS China Conference on Process Safety
June 1-3, 2016, Qingdao, China
2016 Process Development Symposium
June 7-9, 2016, Providence, RI
Get Involved with YPC
Are you looking to get more involved with the AIChE Young Professionals Committee? We are always looking for new people to get involved — Email ypc@aiche.org to learn more!
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