AIChE - American Institute of Chemical Engineers

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Curricular Responsibilities

Lead Society for Chemical, Biochemical, and Biomolecular

Cooperating Society for Biological, Bioengineering / Biomedical, Engineering Management, Environmental, and Materials

AIChE is the world's leading organization for chemical engineering professionals, with over 40,000 members from over 90 countries. AIChE has the breadth of resources and expertise you need whether you are in core process industries or emerging areas, such as nanobiotechnology.

As a member, you can access information on recognized and promising chemical engineering processes and methods. Connect with a global network of intelligent, resourceful colleagues and their shared wisdom. Find learning opportunities from recognized authorities. All of which can help you move forward professionally and enrich the world we live in.

AIChE's vision is to provide value as:

The Global Leader of the chemical Engineering profession,
The Lifetime Center for professional and personal growth, and security of chemical engineers,
The Foremost Catalyst in applying chemical engineering expertise in meeting societal needs.

The AIChE mission is:

1. Promote excellence in chemical engineering education and global practice;
2. Advance the development and exchange of relevant knowledge;
3. Uphold and advance the profession's standards, ethics and diversity;
4. Enhance the lifelong career development and financial security of chemical engineers through products, services, networking, and advocacy;
5. Stimulate collaborative efforts among industry, universities, government, and professional societies;
6. Encourage other engineering and scientific professionals to participate in AIChE activities;
7. Advocate public policy that embraces sound technical and economic information and that represents the interest of chemical engineers;
8. Facilitate public understanding of technical issues; and
9. Achieve excellence in operations of the Institute.