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Title: AIChE Welcome Meeting


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AIChE Welcome MeetingIce Cream Social
  • Heather Chaillier, President
  • September 11, 2008

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Were so glad youre here!
  • Meet our Executive Board
  • What is Chemical Engineering?
  • AIChE National and Local
  • Chem-E Car
  • Class Representatives
  • Fall Schedule 2008

3
Michigan 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

4
What 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.

5
What 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?

6
AIChE 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!!!

7
Michigan 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.

8
Michigan 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.

9
Michigan Tech Local Chapter
  • Objectives (cont.)
  • To create an entertaining and inviting
  • atmosphere for
  • the objectives
  • described
  • previously.
  • HAVE FUN! )

10
Chapter 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

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Chapter 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

12
Chem-E Car
  • Team Leader Mike Via

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Chem-E Car 2007
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Chem-E Car 2008
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What We Do
  • Design and build Chem-E Cars

?Hotel room in Urbana, IL
  • Compete in Regional and National Competitions

17
What We Do
Voltage
  • Hands-on Engineering (not necessarily ChE)
  • Get to know Faculty

Amperage
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Current Projects
  • Get group members!
  • Design a new car for Regional competition next
    spring

19
Chem-E Car Questions?
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Class 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.

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Upcoming 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!

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