ChEnected Guest
AIChE would like to thank its multiple guest authors for the ChEnected blog. Browse posts below that cover a variety of topics.
ChEnected contributions
Meet Katherine Gawel—Featured YP for November
The Featured YP for November is Katherine Gawel. Read on to learn about her background, her advice to other young professionals, and her passion for baking and travel.
The Search for Environmentally Friendly Energy: Ethanol vs. Butanol
The growing demand for carbon-neutral energy sources has fueled the search for biologically derived products. While the predominant liquid fuel is gasoline, the search is on for biofuel alternatives, but many pose considerable challenges. Currently ethanol is the most widely used biologically generated fuel. Ethanol, however, is difficult to transport in pipelines and also contains just 70% of the energy content of gasoline.
STS Young Professionals at AIChE RPTC in Galveston
This post was contributed by Jayce Mathews, YP Chair, STS-AIChE. The South Texas Section (STS) of AIChE and AIChE headquarters recently held the third Annual AIChE Regional Process Technol
WISE Interns Present Policy Recommendations on Energy Topics
In the Cecil Award Lecture, sponsored by the Environmental Division, Mikkel Vandebergh and Anita Luong presented on policy topics they had researched this summer as participants in the Washington Internships for Students in Engineering (WISE) program.
Kishori Deshpande of Dow Chemical wins Free Airfare to 2012 AIChE Annual in Pittsburgh
Interview with the University of Utah Chem-E-Car Team
ChEnected blogger Elizabeth Horahan caught up with the Chem-E-Car team from the University Utah before the competition to ask about the science behind their car and more. Check it out what they had to say in the video panel at right.
Meet Brian Daly—Featured YP for October
The Featured YP for October is Brian Daly. Read on to learn about his background, his advice to other young professionals, and his passion for science fiction writing.
Dilbert: Avoid Being Helpful
Asok becomes a valuable weapon in the war on productivity.
Dilbert the Pickup Artist
Dilbert works the crowd at a cocktail party, but his credentials fail to impress.
Smart Manufacturing Leadership Coalition (SMLC) to Hold Meeting in Minneapolis
The Smart Manufacturing Leadership Coalition (SMLC) will hold a meeting on Thursday, October 20, 2011, in Minneapolis, MN, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. New participants are welcome!
Dilbert: Utility or Futility?
Asok the intern learns a corporate lesson from a senior coworker about trying to be useful.