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Chemical Engineering alum Abhijeet Parvatker, PhD’21, is using the expertise he gained while in Northeastern’s LEADERS fellowship program to guide companies towards complying with a new federal rule that will require companies to disclose the chemical emissions for every product sold. Read more about his story here: https://lnkd.in/ezTkGsmM

#RisingResearcher Taras Nagornyy ’24, a double major in chemical engineering and chemistry, conducts research in the College of Engineering, UMass Amherst that seeks to minimize the release of harmful gases from vehicles with diesel engines, such as trucks, trains, ships, and military vehicles. Solving problems and making things work in research excites Taras, who says, “As an engineer, it's particularly rewarding to know that the research isn't just theoretical; it's meant to be applied to solve real-world problems.” After the University of Massachusetts Amherst, Taras plans to pursue a Ph.D. program in chemical engineering and, ultimately, contribute to the pharmaceutical or material science industry as a senior scientist, bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical production. We know you’ll do great things, Taras! Learn more: https://bit.ly/4836Knm

Camillo Taraborrelli, a UNSW Chemical Engineering research lab manager, has an incredible tenure with the university of 46 years.   UNSW turned 75 this week, and he's been here for more than half that time. He talked to us about his achievements, when he started, and how he wouldn't change a thing.   You can read more stories celebrating our 75th anniversary here: https://lnkd.in/gqjmVj2p #UNSWEng75

Wishing you and yours a happy holiday. McKetta Department of Chemical Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin Top 10 Highlights of 2023 are posted: faculty and students are making news, we achieved UT Austin's first Zero Waste tailgate, materials research gets a boost... and more! *Missed the email? Update your contacts using the link at the end of article. #hookem #texasengineering

It’s my birthday todayyy☺️☺️🎉 Leave what you’re doing and tell me happy birthday!! Take the day off, tell your boss it’s Yingi’s birthday they’ll understand 🫶🏽. You’re welcome, don’t say I never did anything for you🤍. Give me all my flowers in the comments, I’m here for it today🤣🙌🏽. Ps. How old do you think I just turned? Winner gets something special from me☺️. #chemicalengineering #birthdaygirl ______________________________________ Seeing my post for the first time? I’m Yingi, a chemical engineering student with a heart for innovation and sustainability. I document my journey as a student and share tips to guide you on yours. I also talk about trends in the chemical engineering industry. Let’s connect and make a positive impact together!

As this year wraps up, I am grateful to have received recognitions based on scienfitic achievements and positive student feedback on student seminars: 1.     Recognition for scientific achievements for researchers under 35 years: This recognition is linked to the article Ultra-low emission power generation utilizing chemically stabilized waste plastics pyrolysis oil in RCCI combustion concept where I had the opportunity to have worked alongside Tine Seljak, the corresponding author, and co-authors Tomaž Katrašnik, Gian Claudio Faussone and Miha Grilc, whose collective efforts were the key to our success. The article is available here: https://lnkd.in/dja2vbYa 2.     Recognition for a high quality pedagogical work: It's rewarding to see students appreciating seminars in Laboratory for internal combustion engines and electromobility. Their acknowledgment serves as a valuable feedback, affirming our ongoing efforts to improve the curriculum and refine methods of knowledge transfer and evaluation. #science #research #education #MechanicalEngineering #recognition

Researchers across the U.S. are learning to navigate the new rules on methylene chloride. An upcoming webinar on September 27 with the Laboratory Safety Institute, LSI and our partners at Beyond Benign—Green Chemistry for a Sustainable Future is designed to provide practical strategies for replacing DCM in labs. GCS user Stephen Taylor, Executive Director at the LSI, shared a little about why he’s excited about green chemistry, safer labs, and GCS. “Green chemistry is key to building safer science programs by replacing hazardous materials and outdated lab practices with sustainable alternatives. By prioritizing safer, eco-friendly chemicals and methods, educators not only reduce risks but also prepare students for a future STEM career that demands an environmentally conscious workforce,” said Stephen. “LSI is excited to join the Green Chemistry for Sustainability initiative, as it aligns perfectly with our mission to empower educators and institutions to foster safer, more sustainable science practices that protect students, their faculty, and the environment.” Learn more about the webinar, “Use This Not That: Safer Substitutions for Methylene Chloride,” by visiting the event on GCS’s green chemistry calendar and create your account to connect with people like Stephen! https://brnw.ch/21wNakd #GreenChemistry #GreenEngineering #GlobalGoals #ChemistrySustainably #Chem4Sustainability

🥇Congratulations to Prof. Luis A Colón for being included in the C&EN's 2024 Trailblazers issue that celebrates chemists with Latin American roots. Prof. Luis A. Colón has spent decades increasing diversity in the chemical sciences by offering summer research opportunities and mentorship at the University at Buffalo Department of Chemistry, where his analytical chemistry laboratory is based. This recognition adds to many others for his service to the community over the past 30 years. Read Prof. Colón interview linked here 👉https://lnkd.in/dW4EZdc3 A piece of advice for students from Prof Colón: "DGC: Do you have advice that you like to give young scientists who are considering moving far from their homes for a research opportunity? LAC: Be curious, and be hungry for knowledge! Frustration in one experiment can lead to discoveries—don’t get discouraged."

🚨 Exciting Event Alert! Join us for a deep dive into the realm of Digitalization in Chemical Engineering Education! 🚨 Curious about how digitalization is reshaping the landscape of chemical engineering education? Don't miss out on the upcoming event spotlighting cutting-edge strategies and innovative approaches led by the Working Party on Education. Join us as we explore how we teach and learn in the field of chemical engineering, revolutionizing the educational experience. Discover the cutting-edge problems and open questions that top experts are tackling in this field of Chemical Engineering! 🌟Join us as we explore the intersection of digitalization and chemical engineering education, featuring leading experts and thought-provoking discussions. Don't miss this opportunity to stay ahead of the curve and shape the future of education in chemical engineering! 📅 Date: March 18, 2024 ⏰ Time: 12:00 - 15:05 CET 🌐 Format: Online Presentation 🔗 Registration: Open and free of charge! https://lnkd.in/dH6-REau 🎤 The Speakers: Dr. Hermann J. Feise, Chair Working Party on #Education Prof. Boelo Schuur, #EFCE Scientific Vice-President University of Twente Dr. Stuart Prescott, UNSW Dr. Chris Honig, University of Melbourne  Prof. Thies Pfeiffer, University of Applied Sciences Emden/Leer  Prof. Daniel Cermak-Sassenrath, University of Copenhagen (Københavns Universitet) Dr. Philippe Chan, PhD, CHENEXT Technologies  Prof. Johannes Buyel, Universität für Bodenkultur Wien  Dr. Cheryl Bodnar, Rowan University 🤔 We would be happy to hear your thoughts in the comments below about the topics that will be discussed in this session! #ChemicalEngineering #Education #Digitalization #Innovation #EngineeringEducation #AI #VR #AR #GameBasedLearning

"Your time in academia is primarily about your training as a scholar, not just about the research you produce. As such, my advice would be that the direction you take your research ought not to be motivated only by the scientific results, but also by what you want to learn and grow into. What role would you like to have after you finish your program? What skills do you enjoy using? What kinds of challenges do you want to contribute to solving? There are many such questions to ask about what work you want to do, just as there are numerous decision points in any research project: What system are we studying? What questions are we asking about this system? How do we go about answering them? These questions about personal goals and scientific direction ought to be considered together. There are often constraints on these decisions, many outside our direct control. Nonetheless, I think prioritizing your personal preferences will increase the chances that you spend your time on ideas you find compelling, in a way you hopefully find fulfilling and enjoyable.” - Wesley Michaels, Ph.D. '22, Chemical Engineering Read more: https://lnkd.in/g4Pyf5pc #StanfordChemE