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    Podcast -- Learning Objectives: Measurable Skills, Not Vague Knowledge

    Learning Objectives: Measurable Skills, Not Vague Knowledge

    Traci Purdum
    Unlike unclear goals like "understand distillation," effective objectives specify demonstrable skills.
    The Four Cs of Effective Process Safety Storytelling

    The Four Cs of Effective Process Safety Storytelling

    Traci Purdum
    Embrace new ways of safety communication because if we keep doing the same thing, we will keep getting the same results.
    Train Disaster Visit, No IRIS Act, Century-Old Refinery Shuttered

    Train Disaster Visit, No IRIS Act, Century-Old Refinery Shuttered

    Jonathan Katz
    Executive Editor Jon Katz covers the top news from February 2025.
    Podcast: Job Analysis Flaws and How To Fix Them

    Podcast: Job Analysis Flaws and How To Fix Them

    Traci Purdum
    Effective analysis should focus on specific behaviors, consider environmental factors and adapt to technological changes.
    trending new December 2024

    Trending news December 2024 — Chemical Safety Battles Brew: Pollution, Lawsuits, Risks

    Jonathan Katz
    Dec. 20, 2024
    In his final news roundup of the year, Executive Editor Jon Katz highlights: Global plastic pollution treaty stalls amid negotiations. DuPont loses lawsuit secrecy bid. EPA closes...
    Butterflies of Bhopal podcast -- lessons written in blood

    Podcast: Butterflies of Bhopal -- Lessons Written in Blood

    Traci Purdum
    Dec. 10, 2024
    Chemical engineer Ramin Abhari’s graphic novels communicate the lessons learned from major process safety incidents.
    A conversation with BASF's Anne Berg on her successful chemical engineering career

    BASF’s Anne Berg Credits an Unplanned Career Path for Her Success

    Traci Purdum
    Dec. 6, 2024
    Her journey exemplifies professional growth through curiosity, adaptability and seizing unexpected opportunities.
    Trending News: Trump and the Chemical Industry, Salary Survey and Job Satisfaction and Dog Bones and Process Safety

    Trending News: Trump and the Chemical Industry, Salary Survey and Job Satisfaction and Dog Bones and Process Safety

    Jonathan Katz
    Nov. 29, 2024
    Grab a cup of coffee and spend a few minutes going over the top news in the chemical industry with CP’s Executive Editor, Jonathan Katz.