This session will consist of 2013 MAC Eminent Engineers Award recipients (Hon. Lisa Jackson, Dr. Levi Thompson, and Dr. Yusuf Adewuyi). The objective of the session will be to present to chemical engineering students and young professionals, strategies for achieving at the highest levels of engineering by the 2013 MAC eminent chemical engineers who are achievers in their profession. The eminent panelists will address a range of issues including, the impact of new oil fracking technology on the US economy and the impact of environmental pollution and clean-up technologies on the US economy and sustainability. Drs. Emmanuel Dada, Thomas Mensah and Derrick Rollins will moderate the discussion.