John Vasko
John Vasko is responsible for AIChE's online community and content. John works with constituents to create compelling content that serves members and visitors to AIChE.org, AIChE.org/ChEnected, Engage.aiche.org and numerous other sites. He specializes in creating content strategies, digital product development, and social media campaigns. He has more than 20 years' experience working and consulting with companies to develop and improve their digital media brands.
ChEnected contributions
Oil Spill-Cleaning Sailing Robot Technology Is Open Sourced by Inventor Cesar Harada
Cesar Harada was so moved by the BP Oil Spill that he quit his dream job, moved to New Orleans, and developed a flexible and highly maneuverable sailing boat that can clean large tracks of oil quic
Dow Leader Encourages Engineers' Involvement in Government Policy Making at Mid-Michigan AIChE Meeting
Speaking at AIChE's Mid-Michigan Section's Spring Banquet, Rich Wells of Dow urged engineers to get involved in the political process. He said that engineers, being innovative, analytical, and long-term thinkers, can help positively influence politicians whose decision-making may too often be influenced by perceptions rather than by expert knowledge.
Student Scholarship Award Applications Accepted through June 15
Looking for a chemical engineering scholarship? Applications for the following awards are being accepted through June 15, 2012 for AIChE student members.
What Topics Do You Want to See More of on ChEnected?
In the spirit of spring—growth and new beginnings—we'd like to check in with ChEnected readers and learn what you'd like to see more of. Take a few minutes and vote in our quick poll below.
Björk's 'Hollow' Video Tells the Story of DNA Replication
Pop recording artist Björk released Biophilia, a project devoted to exploring the world of biology. The single "Hollow" tells the story of DNA, Björk-style. NPR describes the video for "Hollow," which you can click to here.
Cubelets—Modular, Robotic Good Times
Cubelets are a robotic construction kit according to the company that created them, Modular Robotics. Modular Robotics has put together a good video (viewable in the panel to the right) explaining how cubelets work.
What's curious about the video is that Modular Robotics uses a "Dutch Mountain Man" to explain cubelets. It's quite well done, actually, and somewhat funny. But I started to think about how peculiar this was, mostly because there are no mountains in the Netherlands to speak of.
AIChE's IYC Gala—Celebrating Chemical Engineering at Gotham Hall [Photos]
Tuesday night, a balmy New York City November night and one of NYC's premier reception halls—Gotham Hall—provided the perfect backdrop for AIChE's IYC Gala, one of the culminating events of an unprecedented year-long celebration of chemistry and chemical engineers.
The gala served as the primary fundraising vehicle for its new energy and water initiatives, two focal points at the heart of the International Year of Chemistry. See photos.
Manchester United Jersey Awarded at Annual Meeting by AIChE's Group Insurance Administrator, Aon
A Manchester United Jersey was awarded at the AIChE Annual Meeting by AIChE's Group Insurance Administrator, Aon—the principal sponsor of Manchester United, as well as the largest global insurance brokerage.
The lucky winner's name is...
