Through the intricate world of chemical engineering, you’ll acquire knowledge and skills to pave the way for a more efficient and productive society. Let’s blend science, math and engineering to develop valuable products safely and sustainably.
Apply NowChemical engineering Combines chemistry with biology, mathematics, physics and economics, you will solve problems to find a safe, efficient and environmentally benign development of such useful industrial processes and products as petroleum refining, materials processing, materials recycling, plastics, fertilizers, pharmaceuticals, paints, electronic components and biotechnology.
The American Institute of Chemical Engineers is a nonprofit organization for students and professional chemical engineers. You can travel to regional/national conferences, gain real-world experience in the ChemE Cube, ChemE Car, AVEVA, AIChE Beer Brewing Competitions and network with industries for a first-hand view of the profession and participate in community service.
Read More : American Institute of Chemical EngineersOmega Chi Epsilon is the chemical engineering honorary society — recognizing high
scholastic achievement and emphasizes desirable personal traits. You will be part
of an organization that promotes high scholarship, fellowship, original research
and service to others — including undergraduate tutoring programs
and fundraising for community initiatives.
ChemE Cube competition challenge starts with a problem statement involving a chemical process that you and your team must develop and implement within a 1’x1’x1’ (1 ft3 ) space, then “sell” to a group of industry experts. You’ll practice modular chemical process intensification, which is one important philosophy for reaching global sustainability goals.
Read More : Undergraduate Research AssociationWVU joined North American and European students to compete at the annual AVEVA International Competition. Tasked with tackling real-world hydrogen sustainability challenges, WVU chemical engineering students excelled in developing a clean and sustainable hydrogen transportation plan, winning the Best Steady State Simulation award in the North American category.
Learn more about the competition : Omega Chi EpsilonDevelop catalytic materials that are utilized in sustainable production of fuels and chemicals. Design novel reactors for upcycling of plastics.
Develop systems engineering tools for process innovation, efficient energy solutions, sustainability and systems integration of chemical processes. Design new algorithms for process optimization and control.
Find sustainable solutions to the world’s water and energy crisis using advanced membranes as the platform. Develop novel polymer processing techniques for recyclable and biodegradable materials. Design new materials for alternative energy systems.
Undergraduate research is a great way for you to gain experiential learning to stand out from the crowd in the workforce or build a portfolio for graduate studies.
Learn about undergraduate researchThe chemical engineering curriculum is designed to prepare you for positions in operations, development, design, construction and management of chemical plants, environmental processes, life sciences and materials processing. These industries convert raw materials, such as ethylene and other organic feedstocks, via chemical and physical changes to produce economically desirable products such as plastics, detergents, paints and adhesives. You will gain the skills in chemical engineering processes to become practicing engineers or further graduate studies for any professional school.
This course structure is designed to prepare you with the chemical engineering processes to address global challenges or to pursue graduate degrees.
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