Societal Impact

Meet Some of FOSSI’s 2024 Class

Denieka Bean — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 12:50:55 +0000

June 25, 2025

Meet these FOSSI scholars and learn about their backgrounds, interests, and plans to build STEM careers.

Meet FOSSI’s 2024 Class

Massachusetts Hydrovolt Student Team Wins Second Place at the 2025 CEF National Challenge Competition

cms_jonac — Mon, 23 Jun 2025 20:27:09 +0000

In June, the Chemistry Education Foundation (CEF) held its annual National Challenge Competition, Dinner and Awards Ceremony events in Houston, where year’s finalists each developed a sustainable solution to a local natural hazard that ensures community safety. Among the three finalists were the AIChE Foundation-sponsored Hydrovolt Team from Massachusetts, were recognized for creating a sustainable rechargeable battery alternative.

AIChE Member Spotlight

Denieka Bean — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 16:56:10 +0000

The AIChE Member Spotlight series celebrates the people who make up our vibrant community of chemical engineers, leaders, and changemakers.

Meet Some of FOSSI’s 2024 Class

Denieka Bean — Thu, 29 May 2025 21:48:25 +0000

May 29, 2025

Meet these FOSSI scholars and hear more about their backgrounds and what they plan on doing with their STEM degrees.

Meet FOSSI’s 2024 Class

BASF Welcomes Prairie View FOSSI Scholars to Freeport!

cms_jonac — Wed, 21 May 2025 15:55:54 +0000

In April, the BASF team invited FOSSI scholars from Prairie View A&M University to their Freeport, Texas, facility to experience a day in the life of an engineer.

LGBTQ+ & Allies Community Hosts Its 2025 Virtual Pride Parade

Denieka Bean — Tue, 20 May 2025 10:30:12 +0000

June 11, 2025

AIChE Observes Pride Month

Adrienne Blanks Shares How FOSSI Prepares the Next Generation of STEM Leaders

Denieka Bean — Tue, 20 May 2025 08:40:34 +0000

May 20, 2025

Get a behind-the-scenes look at how FOSSI is changing lives through STEM education.

Chris Mobley and University of Houston Students Make Chemistry Click for Middle Schoolers

Idell Bryan — Wed, 14 May 2025 16:20:27 +0000

May 14, 2025

Find out how young chemical engineers at the University of Houston and the students they work with are both benefiting from their experience with the Bee a ChemE program.

Establishing the 35 Under 35 Award Endowment

cms_jonac — Tue, 06 May 2025 18:33:43 +0000

A conversation sparked immediate action to secure the future of AIChE’s 35 Under 35 Award, a program honoring rising stars in chemical engineering. At the 2025 Spring Meeting, AIChE Board member Jean Tom became the inaugural donor to the newly launched 35 Under 35 Award Endowment, quickly rallying others to join her. With a $50,000 fundraising goal now underway, this effort ensures that the next generation of leaders will be recognized and celebrated for years to come.

Meet Some of FOSSI’s 2024 Class

Denieka Bean — Thu, 01 May 2025 13:02:40 +0000

May 1, 2025

Meet these FOSSI scholars and learn more about their backgrounds, goals, and interests.

Meet FOSSI’s 2024 Class

How Richard Baidal and the AIChE Foundation Are Championing a World of Good

Idell Bryan — Tue, 29 Apr 2025 11:10:43 +0000

April 29, 2025

Learn how this AIChE Foundation team member is helping advance AIChE's goals, how efforts are transforming chemical engineering, and read about trends in STEM philanthropy.

35 Under 35 Award Endowment

cms_ketap — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 17:00:32 +0000

Since its launch in 2017, the AIChE 35 Under 35 Award has celebrated 35 exceptional early-career AIChE members every three years—rising stars under the age of 35 who are shaping the future of chemical engineering and the AIChE community. Honorees are recognized across seven categories:...

The Future of STEM Scholars Initiative (FOSSI) Celebrates Its First Graduates

cms_jonac — Thu, 17 Apr 2025 13:29:20 +0000

The Future of STEM Scholars Initiative (FOSSI) celebrated its first class of college graduates at a virtual event with sponsors, fellow scholars, and FOSSI volunteers.

Celebrating 10 Years of DAWG: Endowments and Peer-Led Fundraising Efforts

cms_jonac — Tue, 15 Apr 2025 19:38:44 +0000

The AIChE Foundation’s endowment efforts are made possible by the leadership of dedicated volunteer fundraisers. In 2024, we reached our $50K goal to endow the Fellows Fund and expand the K-12 STEM Ambassador Program—building on past successes like the nearly $2 million Langer Prize—thanks to the peer champions whose passion drives lasting impact.

FOSSI Career Success Center

Denieka Bean — Mon, 14 Apr 2025 17:13:40 +0000

Discover tools to build your career roadmap and connect with the professional community. Explore webinars, resume tips, interview strategies, and more to confidently step into your future. This is a great first step for goal-setting and building your career roadmap.