The University’s chapter of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers was named an outstanding student chapter for 2008 by the nationwide organization. “Every year our student chapters committee awards recognition to a handful of student chapters based on their level of participation,” explained Gordon Ellis, head of student awards at AIChE, an organization that aims to advance the practice and theory of chemical engineering. Recognition is based on “the percentage of chemical engineering students who are members of the chapter.”

Nature has conjured up numerous defenses to water, imbuing duck feathers, lotus leaves and even butterfly wings with the ability to repel that ubiquitous liquid of life. But it hasn't had much time to come up with a way to protect its constituents against a newcomer like gasoline.
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Chemical company DuPont Co (DD.N: Quote, Profile, Research, Stock Buzz) sued former partner Invista on Tuesday, claiming unauthorized use and misappropriation of trade secrets in DuPont's nylon engineering resins or polymers business.

From around the world, 6,000 corporate and academic leaders, engineers, and students are expected. In celebration of the 100th anniversary of AIChE's founding in Philadelphia, the meeting will focus on chemical engineering innovations over the past century, but even more, on the future of technologies in areas like renewable energy, sustainability, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology that are key to our economy and health.

Society for Women Engineers 2008 Conference. For more information visit: http://www.biospace.com/calendar_event_details.aspx?CalendarEventEntityI...

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InformEX conference in San Francisco, CA 2009.

11th Annual Chemical Industry IT form in Philadelphia, 2008.

A forum for professional engineers and scientists to debate, network, learn, engage and promote.

Whether you are an engineer or scientist, a student or an academic, a visit to ChemEng08 is a must. With over 120 exhibitors, a vibrant seminar programme, a research arena and people on hand to advise on your career - put ChemEng08 in your diary now.

Registration will be only £99 for 2  days including a sandwich lunch each day and access to the seminars. Students may attend free of charge. For further information email chemeng08@icheme.org.
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The largest water quality event in North America is heading to the Windy City! The latest in water quality research, technology and services will be on display at WEFTEC.08.

If it’s about water, it will be at WEFTEC. WEFTEC offers the best water quality education and training available today and is a leading
source for water quality developments, research, regulations, solutions, and cutting-edge technologies.

ISA recently introduced a new and complete suite of training courses on the ISA100 Wireless Standards.

Professor Channing Robertson of the Stanford University Chemical Engineering Department gives an introductory lecture, outline, and background for the course.

Introduction to Chemical Engineering (E20) is an introductory course offered by the Stanford University Engineering Department. It provides a basic overview of the chemical engineering field today and delves into the applications of chemical engineering.

You probably won’t be able to drive down the highway in your own non-polluting vehicle that runs on hydrogen power any time soon. And don’t start making plans to power your whole house with expensive hydrogen-based technology in the coming years. But, some day in the not-too-distant future, you might own a cell phone equipped with a hydrogen-powered fuel cell instead of a battery.

The cell phone would come with an insert-ready hydrogen pack and a small solar array for charging.

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Jin Wang, faculty member in the Department of Chemical Engineering, has received a 2008 Ralph E. Powe Junior Faculty Enhancement Award for her proposal, “Inferring Gene Regulatory Mechanisms through Integrated Metabolic Network Analysis and Cybernetic Modeling.”

She was chosen from more than 100 scientists across the nation.

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The board of directors of QuestAir Technologies Inc. ("QuestAir" or "the Company"; AIM: QAR; TSX: QAR) (the "Board") is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrew Graham Hall as President and Chief Executive Officer ("CEO") in succession to Jonathan Wilkinson, with an effective date of September 1, 2008. At the same time, Mr. Hall will also be appointed to the board of directors of QuestAir, filling the vacancy created when Mr. Wilkinson steps down as President, CEO and director.

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