Title: AIChE Welcome Meeting
1AIChE Welcome MeetingIce Cream Social
- Heather Chaillier, President
- September 11, 2008
2Were so glad youre here!
- Meet our Executive Board
- What is Chemical Engineering?
- AIChE National and Local
- Chem-E Car
- Class Representatives
- Fall Schedule 2008
3Michigan Tech Chapter
- Officers
- President Heather Chaillier
- Vice President Elizabeth Haibel
- Secretary Britt Richert
- Treasurer Tony Van Hart
- Public Relations Katie Roxbury Mike McLain
- Webmaster Terry Mazure
- Chem-E Car Chair Mike Via
- Faculty Advisor Dr. Tom Co
4What is Chemical Engineering?
- From the AIChE Website
- A simple answer is the use of science and
mathematics, especially chemistry, biochemistry,
applied mathematics and engineering principles,
to take ideas and turn them into value added
products in a cost effective and safe (including
environmental) manner.
5What is Chemical Engineering?
- Departments Chem Es Work In
- Production/Manufacturing, RD, Process Design,
Management/Marketing, Teaching, etc. - Work on
- Petrochemicals, Refining, Specialty Chemicals,
Biotechnologies, Nanotechnologies, Electronics,
Consumer Products, Food and Beverage, Information
Technologies, Patent Law... - E-Board?
6AIChE National
- AIChE Website
- Knovel Library
- PDF versions of textbooks including Perrys
- References
- CEP Magazine
- Career Development Tools
- Workshops
- Find Jobs
- Scholarships and Contests available
- Conferences
- Discounts
- Free Membership!!!
7Michigan Tech Local Chapter
- Objectives
- To provide contact between students and chemical
engineering professionals in both academia and
industry by arranging plant trips, presentations,
and social events. - Were here to give you opportunities to be
involved with our department and the corporate
world.
8Michigan Tech Local Chapter
- Objectives (cont.)
- To provide contact with students of other
colleges and universities with an interest in
chemical engineering by arranging trips to
student and national AIChE conferences and visits
to other Universities. - Networking with students and faculty outside of
Michigan Tech is critical for future career
options and contacts.
9Michigan Tech Local Chapter
- Objectives (cont.)
- To create an entertaining and inviting
- atmosphere for
- the objectives
- described
- previously.
- HAVE FUN! )
10Chapter Activities
- Department Lunches
- National Regional Conferences
- Plant Trips
- KBC
- Dow Corning
- Chem-E Car Team
- Department Picnic
- Department Golf Scramble
- Department Holiday Party
- Broomball Games
- Student vs. Faculty
- Intramural Team
- Company-Sponsored Meetings
- Volunteer Activities
- Make a Difference Day
- Dog Walking
11Chapter Membership
- Benefits
- Networking
- Students
- Faculty
- Alumni
- Travel
- Plant Tours
- Conferences
- T-Shirt Discount
- Free Food
- Vote for Officers
- Requirements
- Attend General Meetings
- 1 Department Wide Event
- Pay Dues of 15
12Chem-E Car
13Chem-E Car 2007
14Chem-E Car 2008
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16What We Do
- Design and build Chem-E Cars
?Hotel room in Urbana, IL
- Compete in Regional and National Competitions
17What We Do
Voltage
- Hands-on Engineering (not necessarily ChE)
- Get to know Faculty
Amperage
18Current Projects
- Get group members!
- Design a new car for Regional competition next
spring
19Chem-E Car Questions?
20Class Representatives
- 1 Representative from each class
- Will monitor the feelings and desires of the
current membership and report such to the
Executive Board. - Will announce all regular meetings and activities
to their respective class, by making an
announcement at a lecture in which the class
meets. - Please speak with Beth after the meeting if
interested.
21Upcoming Events
- Department Picnic
- Sunday, Sept 14
- Chutes Ladders
- 12 3 pm
- Sign-up now or in Chem Eng Office (rm 203)
- Biweekly General Meetings
- Look at website for details
- AIChE Golf Outing
- Specifics TBA
- Next Meeting
- Thursday, Sept 25
- 600 pm
- Bemis Company Inc. will be presenting and
bringing FREE food!
22Questions?