Voices: Women In The Chemical Industry

2024 AIChE Gala Inspiring the Power of Good

BASF and Celanese Lauded for “Inspiring the Power of Good”

Dec. 6, 2024
The 2024 AIChE Gala celebrates research that drives innovation for the benefit of society.
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

Dec. 6, 2024
Her journey exemplifies professional growth through curiosity, adaptability and seizing unexpected opportunities.
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Technical Expert to Inclusive Leader: How to Evolve Your Leadership Style

Dec. 3, 2024
Discover 5 tactics to transition from expert to leader to inspire your team to reach new heights — together.
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Time Management Strategies for Engineers and Operators

Nov. 6, 2024
5 tips to improve individual performance and contribute to the overall success of your facility.
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From Runoff to Resource: Reimagining Stormwater Management

From Runoff to Resource: Reimagining Stormwater Management

Nov. 5, 2024
The chemical industry shifts from costly threats to sustainable water management opportunities.
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What Is the Best Way to Manage Transient Operations to Achieve Process Safety? 6 Steps to Follow

Transient operations occur when transitioning between operating states and are often the most hazardous periods in a chemical facility.
Lessons Learned from the Explosion at the Phillips Petroleum Complex

Podcast: Lessons Learned from the Explosion at the Phillips Petroleum Complex

Oct. 15, 2024
On the 35th anniversary of the deadly event we examine how routine maintenance can go horribly wrong.
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BASF's Anne Berg Joins Women in Manufacturing Hall of Fame

Oct. 8, 2024
Exec runs BASF's agricultural solutions division in the Americas.
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Process Safety: Knowledge Is Power – Or Is It?

What’s more powerful than knowledge? The world's leading safety centers are banding together to answer just that.
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Build Trust and Collaboration in Multidisciplinary Teams

Sept. 27, 2024
Prioritizing open communication, psychological safety and leadership fosters stronger teamwork, innovation and risk reduction in diverse, multidisciplinary environments.
Diversity Isn't A Dirty Word

Diversity Isn’t a Dirty Word

Sept. 23, 2024
BASF and Suncor buck the trend of ditching DEI programs proving they are tied to innovation and success.
Obioma Uche, Rochester Institute of Technology

RIT Researcher Awarded $250K to Develop Greener Methane-to-Ethylene Process

Sept. 20, 2024
Grant from the National Science Foundation funds exploration of a one-step ethylene production route using transition metal sulfide catalysts.
Rice University's Naomi Halas

$7.5 Million Defense Grant Awarded for Cutting-Edge Chemical Processes

Sept. 20, 2024
Rice University wins grant for innovative catalysis research combining light and atoms.
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Author and engineer Fiona Erskine chats with Trish and Traci

Podcast: Process Safety Meets Nancy Drew, James Bond and MacGyver

Sept. 17, 2024
In this episode of Process Safety with Trish and Traci we interview Fiona Erskine, an engineer and crime novelist who has a passion for process safety.
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Someone to Watch: A Musician with a Love for Star Trek… and Engineers

Feb. 9, 2024
Meet Elle Cordova, a musician and video creator with a knack for humorously tackling advanced technology concepts and more.
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Chemical Processing Book Club: Valued at Work

Dec. 13, 2023
Lauren Neal shares how women navigating the traditionally male-dominated technical sector often feel undervalued, leading to a missed opportunity to achieve their full potential...
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Promote Gender Pay Equality in Chemical Engineering

Dec. 6, 2023
My daughter’s school project prompted me to take a closer look at how female chemical engineers’ salaries compare to their male colleagues.

Kousi Advocates for Women in STEM

Aug. 25, 2023
Dr. Kelly Kousi passionately advocates for more women in STEM roles, joining the Greek Women in STEM organization to mentor both men and women. She was recently named a finalist...
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Chemical Processing Book Club: 'The Exceptions'

Aug. 4, 2023
CP's editor-at-large says his anger and frustration grew with each page because so many talented scientists never had the opportunity to achieve their potential.