ChE in Context is a quarterly column in CEP devoted to the chemical engineer in the public realm — both as an agent for societal change and as a participant in the formation of public policy.
The Public Affairs and Information Committee (PAIC) is working to expand AIChE’s interaction with government, prioritize issues that impact chemical engineers, and develop tools for members conducting outreach at the grassroots level.
The Plastic Treaty Negotiations from a Delegate’s Perspective
Get an update here on the efforts to develop an international legally binding instrument to end plastic pollution.
Recent Plastic Policy Initiatives and Opportunities for ChEs
Along with their everyday benefits, plastics present serious environmental problems. Read about the opportunities chemical engineers have to solve these issues.
Public Policy and AIChE
Understand how AIChE forms its stance on public policies and learn how members can help identify and develop these policies.
Building “New Directions for Chemical Engineering” — Together
Six main technical areas, effective education, and stakeholder collaboration are all key to helping chemical engineers face current and future challenges.
CHIPS for America and Scientific Innovation
Chemical engineers have an important role to play in driving innovation in both the semiconductor industry as well as in the various areas that will rely on next-generation semiconductors.
Be a Champion of Engineering and Science
Chemical engineers can play an important role in shaping public policy by presenting pertinent facts and scientific data to legislative and regulatory bodies.
Chemical Engineers Embrace the Frontiers of AI/ML
Artificial intelligence and machine learning will impact the practice, business, and science of chemical engineering with new, powerful ways to view and analyze data more efficiently.
Environmental Justice and Chemical Engineers
Understand the term environmental justice (EJ), its legal implications and impacts on operations, design, siting, business strategies, and project implementation.
Chemical Engineers Embrace the Frontiers of AI/ML Part 2: Challenges
Artificial intelligence and machine learning present many opportunities, but they also come with challenges — both technical and ethical — and chemical engineers must do their best to account for them all.