AIChE - Doing a World of Good

In this episode of the Foundation’s Doing a World of Good podcast, you'll meet Dr. Joan Brennecke and José Bravo. Most chemical engineers are probably already familiar with the importance of distillation technology. But many may not realize that recent advancements in this tech for every sector from energy to medicine are making it one of the most exciting areas of chemical engineering today. Dr. Brennecke and José Bravo discuss how research into separations technology is reshaping entire...

In this episode of the Foundation’s Doing a World of Good podcast, you'll meet Ms. Ana Davis and Dr. Zenaida Gephardt. They discuss the impact of the lack of diversity and inclusion within the field, the journey to becoming your authentic self, and how AIChE is helping to change the landscape for the next generation of women and minorities.

In this episode of the Foundation’s Doing a World of Good podcast, you'll meet Jay Keasling. He discusses the success of his team’s pioneering efforts in the Metabolic Engineering space, and his current work that is helping to end dependence on fossil fuels and reduce environmental impact.

In this episode of the Foundation’s Doing a World of Good podcast, you'll meet Jessica Boyer and Jenna Caputo. They talk about the importance of the Rising Stars Leadership Workshop to recognize and encourage the efforts of women in our industry.

In this episode of the Foundation’s Doing a World of Good podcast, you'll meet Cari Parker, David Miller and Teni Butler. They discuss Eastman’s successful roll-out of the SAChE® (Safety and Chemical Engineering Education)Curriculum to Eastman’s 2019 summer interns.

In this episode of the Foundation’s Doing a World of Good podcast, you'll meet Lilia Abron and Gilda Barabino, two role-models in the field of chemical engineering.

In this episode of the Foundation’s Doing a World of Good podcast, you'll hear the second of our two-part discussion with six past participants about their Washington Internship for Students of engineering (WISE) experience and how it enhances careers.

In this episode of the Foundation’s Doing a World of Good podcast, you'll meet six past participants of the Washington Internships for Students in Engineering (WISE) Program how the program has shaped their thinking about government and industry partnership.

In this episode of the Foundation’s Doing a World of Good podcast, you'll meet Allison Berke, Liz Specht, and Elliot Swartz of the Good Food Institute (GFI) and learn more about the development of plant-based and cell-based meat products.

In this episode of the Foundation’s Doing a World of Good podcast, you'll meet Deborah Grubbe and James Porter, and learn how to use strategies for adding purpose to both your career and retirement goals.

In this episode of the Foundation’s Doing a World of Good podcast, you'll meet Daniel Crowl, Andre Da Costa, and Teressa Szelest, three individuals committed to the improvement of process safety.

In this episode, you'll meet Sujata Bhatia, Jonathan Galarraga, and Nick Martin, three individuals focused on expanding educational outcomes for the profession of chemical engineering.

In this episode of the Foundation’s Doing a World of Good podcast, you'll meet Tony Butterfield, Stephanie Farrell, and Gayle Gibson, three of our members spearheading an initiative focused on LGBTQ+ & Allies, a program that is designed to raise awareness, offer support, and create dialog for issues relevant to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer or Questioning individuals within our profession.

In this episode of the Foundation’s Doing a World of Good podcast, you'll meet Amita Gupta and Sujata Bhatia, two fascinating women using their considerable talents to help radically transform the medical and public health sectors. In the podcast, Amita and Sujata discuss approaching medical and public health issues as engineering problems, the impact of this type of work, and the future of this methodology.

In this episode of the Foundation’s Doing a World of Good podcast, you'll meet Nance Dicciani, Ruby Chandy, Kim Ann Mink, and Suzanne Rowland, four women who have all significantly contributed to the advancement of both the chemical engineering field and the business world. In the podcast, Nance, Ruby, Kim Ann, and Suzanne discuss how the chemical business and the role of the chemical engineer is changing, and their roles as change agents over the course of their careers.

In this episode of the Foundation’s Doing a World of Good podcast, you'll meet Gilda Barabino, Christine Grant, and Paula Hammond, all of whom are active in AIChE’s Minority Affairs Committee. In the podcast, Gilda, Christine, and Paula discuss their involvement with the Minority Affairs Committee, their experiences educating engineering students and how working in an educational setting has shaped their approaches to chemical engineering, and the social needs that chemical engineering is...

This is the first episode of the Foundation’s 2018 Doing a World of Good podcast series features Kelly Barb and John Cirucci, co-chairs of AIChE's Global Social Initiatives Committee, a working group dedicated to promoting volunteerism and social action within the organization. In the podcast, Kelly and John talk about their own experiences with volunteering, the biggest need in the world today where chemical engineering can make a difference, and what the committee and AIChE is doing to...

This episode of the Foundation’s 2017 Doing a World of Good podcast series features Greg Yeo, Chief Engineer at ExxonMobil Chemical. From his humble beginnings as the son of a Methodist preacher in rural New Jersey, Greg Yeo was determined and focused. And it was this drive that would eventually guide him to a storied career at Exxon Chemical In the podcast, Greg talks about his journey as a leader, never losing site of his roots and the people who have helped him along the way. He talks...

Dr. Cato Laurencin is best known for his pioneering leadership in the field of regenerative engineering. As the founding director of the Regenerative Engineering Society, and through his own research, he is leading the charge toward broader understanding of biochemical reactions in the body, to identify methods for enhancing natural regenerative processes. Learn more about how Cato is Doing a World of Good.

The AIChE Foundation’s 2017 Doing a World of Good podcast series kicks off by featuring Frances Arnold, distinguished professor of chemical engineering, bioengineering, and biochemistry at Caltech. Dr. Arnold has expanded the expectations of what chemical engineering can achieve, taking her engineering expertise in systems and processes and applying it directly to the world of biochemistry. In the podcast, Frances talks about her career journey, which ultimately lead to her work in directed...