AIChE remains committed to the IDEAL Path and continues to encourage inclusion and intentional representation of people from diverse backgrounds and experiences. This month, AIChE celebrates Pride Month and recognizes those who identify as LGBTQ+ and their allies.
Read below to find out more about how AIChE continues to encourage, build and support the LGBTQ+ community and LGBTQ+ ChemE professionals.
IDEAL Spring Meeting programming
Many attended and participated in IDEAL programming at this year’s Spring Meeting & GCPS. All IDEAL events showcased AIChE’s efforts towards equity, diversity, and inclusion and the IDEAL Path. There were opportunities to network with members of AIChE’s IDEAL communities, and hear from leaders about the best practices towards progress.
NEW Celebrate Pride home page
AIChE just launched a new web page in support of Pride Month and the IDEAL goals of equity, diversity, and inclusion. It offers ways to support the cause and collaborate with LGBTQ+ members and allies during June. Join the community, support the LGBTQ+ endowment, or enroll in the EDI certificate program and get 22% off!
EDI courses
The EDI certificate program includes three courses that uncover the importance of EDI and why it matters in STEM. You’ll learn about the impact of EDI in STEM and engineering while developing the necessary tools to address equity, diversity, and inclusion in your role as a student, professional engineer, or engineering administrator.
Featured LGBTQ+ & Allies series
As part of its continuing efforts in diversity and inclusion, ChEnected began a series focused on LGBTQ+ chemical engineers and their allies. Many LGBTQ+ & Allies community members have shared their story to help create awareness around diversity and inclusion. If you have a story to share, we’d love to hear from you!
LGBTQ+ Industry Employee Resource Group Best Practices Webinar
AIChE invites you to attend a special IDEAL Conversation Webinar on LGBTQ+ industry ERG best practices. Hear from industry leaders and learn about how large industrial companies deal with challenges, make progress, and achieve success in supporting and building LBGTQ+ & Allies communities in their organizations. The webinar will take place on Wednesday, June 22nd, 1pm to 2pm ET.
Follow the IDEAL Path to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Join AIChE’s LGBTQ+ & Allies Online Community
This community is open to professional AIChE members who are LGBTQ+ and allies. Topics of discussion will include the ongoing development of LGBTQ+ initiatives within AIChE, plus issues concerning, and opportunities for, LGBTQ+ chemical engineering professionals.
The LGBTQ+ & Allies Community supports the IDEAL path.
Learn more about the community.
This initiative is supported by the AIChE Foundation's Doing a World of Good Campaign.
AIChE Foundation – All for Good Campaign
Learn more about AIChE's Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives.
Interested in helping?
Are you an LGBTQ+ chemical engineer and AIChE member interested in sharing your story to help create awareness around diversity and inclusion? Are you an LGBTQ+ ally interested in helping with diversity and inclusion efforts? Send us a note at chenected@aiche.org with the subject “Diversity and Inclusion.”