March is Women’s History Month—a time to recognize the achievements, leadership, and impact of women in every field, including chemical engineering. At this year’s AIChE Spring Meeting & GCPS, the Women in Chemical Engineering (WIC) community is hosting a series of insightful and engaging sessions designed to inspire, connect, and empower. See below for the WIC sessions you don't want to miss.
Women in Chemical Engineering (WIC) Breakfast & Keynote (ticketed event)
Tuesday, April 8, 2025: 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM CT
Join us for breakfast and networking with fellow Women in Chemical Engineering (WIC) members at this engaging event. The keynote presentation, “The Role of Chemical Engineering in the 2050 Agenda for Energy: Bridging Innovation, Policy, and Industry for a Net-Zero World,” will explore how chemical engineers are driving sustainable solutions and shaping the future of energy.
WIC Panel
Tuesday, April 8, 2025: 10:15 AM - 11:45 AM CT
Attend the WIC panel for an open discussion following the keynote presentation on “The Role of Chemical Engineering in the 2050 Agenda for Energy: Bridging Innovation, Policy, and Industry for a Net-Zero World.” The panel will feature women of diverse backgrounds and experiences.
Courageous Conversations and Vulnerabilities in the Workplace around Process Safety
Tuesday, April 8, 2025: 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM CT
Join the Community of Process Engineers (CPE) and WIC for a dynamic session on psychological safety, leadership, and professional growth. Dr. Fred Henselwood (Nova Chemicals) and Michael D. Snyder (Dekra Services, Inc.) will discuss how fostering open conversations can prevent process safety incidents. Dr. Jill Craven (Intel Corporation) will lead a workshop on empathy and vulnerability in technical environments, offering strategies to build psychological safety, enhance workplace performance, and empower employees to speak up. Attendees will gain actionable insights on high-reliability leadership, risk mitigation, and creating a culture of trust in process safety.
From Limiting Beliefs to Limitless Possibilities: Engineering Your Best Life I
Tuesday, April 8, 2025: 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM CT
In this workshop, discover how to break through the mental barriers that hold you back and unlock your full potential. We’ll explore the role of mindset in shaping your career and life, identify the limiting beliefs that prevent growth, and learn actionable strategies to transform them into limitless possibilities. Whether you’re navigating challenges in your engineering career or striving for greater fulfillment, this workshop will equip you with the tools to engineer your best life—on your terms.
From Limiting Beliefs to Limitless Possibilities: Engineering Your Best Life II
Tuesday, April 8, 2025: 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM CT
Part two of this workshop will continue the discussion, diving deeper into practical techniques for maintaining a growth mindset and staying resilient in the face of challenges.
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