In addition to regular programming, this year’s Spring Meeting & GCPS will also feature events that showcase AIChE’s efforts towards equity, diversity, and inclusion and the IDEAL Path. To learn more about AIChE’s commitment to the IDEAL Path, visit aiche.org/EDI.
Please see below for IDEAL programming at the 2022 AIChE Spring Meeting & GCPS.
NOTE: The local time in San Antonio is Central Time.
IDEAL poster session
Monday, April 11, 2022, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM CT
This session will feature poster presentations about AIChE Fellows, IDEAL communities such as AIChE’s Women in Chemical Engineering Community (WIC), LGBTQ+ & Allies, AIChE’s Disabilities OutReach and Inclusion Community (DORIC); and a presentation on the IDEAL path.
Women in Chemical Engineering (WIC) Networking Breakfast & Keynote
Tuesday, April 12, 2022, 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM CT
This event offers members a chance to network, exchange ideas, and share knowledge while having a buffet style breakfast. Dr. Cristina Thomas will give WIC members a keynote presentation covering impactful leadership from her chemical engineering and management career as well as becoming a STEM Equity trailblazer.
WIC Panel
Tuesday, April 12, 2022, 10:15 AM – 11:45 AM CT
Hear from WIC panelists Saadet Ulas Acikgoz, Optimization, Honeywell UOP, Des Plaines, IL; Wendy Young, Chemstations Inc., Houston, TX; and Jennifer Mize, Process Safety Design, Eastman Chemical Company, Kingsport, TN.
IDEAL Leadership Panel
Tuesday, April 12, 2022, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM CT
This panel will be led by Lori McDowell, Matheson, Humble, TX; Kalyani Martinelango, Dow, TX; Hang Loi, Global Supplier Relationship Manager, TX; and Anne O’Neal, Chevron, San Ramon, CA.
IDEAL Reception
Tuesday, April 12, 2022, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM CT
Network with members of the IDEAL communities.
Leadership Development: Professional Skills to Catalyze Your Career I
Wednesday, April 13, 2022, 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM CT
This session will feature presentations on IDEAL leadership, leadership and culture, and empowering employees’ motivation.
Leadership Development: Professional Skills to Catalyze Your Career II
Wednesday, April 13, 2022, 10:15 AM – 11:45 PM CT
This session will feature presentations on effective technical project leadership, working effectively with non engineers, and increasing representation in chemical engineering.