To promote the development and reputation of our members and the department in industry and academia.
Membership is open to all undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in chemical engineering or chemical engineering undesignated. Dues are $20 ($10 for Sophomores and Freshmen) per year or $10 ($5 for Sophomores and Freshmen) per semester if participating in the co-op program.
The student chapter schedules several luncheons, usually two per week, mostly during the fall semester. These luncheons are funded by companies which actively recruit chemical engineers from N.C. State, and are open to all AIChE members. The sponsoring company provides food and information about its operations, recruiting, career opportunities, benefits, etc. Regular sponsors of the luncheons include Milliken, Shell, Exxon, IBM, Intel, International Paper, and several others.
The chapter prepares a resume book in the fall for those seeking full-time, co-op, or internship positions. Copies of the resume book are distributed to various companies through the department head and to all companies sponsoring luncheons. The resume book is a very successful recruiting tool.
For those interested in graduate school, AIChE sponsors an information session conducted by several chemical engineering faculty members. The information session covers topics including applications, requirements, graduate schools, graduate studies and more.
The chapter also attends the national and regional annual conferences. The national conference is usually held in November, and the regional conference is in March or April. Some previous conference sites have included, San Francisco, St. Louis, Tallahassee, Miami, and New Orleans. The conferences provide the opportunity to learn more about the chemical engineering profession and current research efforts, and gives exposure to other schools and companies. It's also a great opportunity to meet other ChE's and have a lot of fun.
Social events are scheduled throughout the year. During homecoming weekend, members are encouraged to join N.C. State Chemical Engineering alumni for the football game and a pre-game picnic. Other social events may include, Durham Bulls baseball, Raleigh Icecaps hockey, Charlie Goodnight's comedy club, etc. The chapter may also organize fundraisers to assist departmental projects or charitable causes. Depending on participation, the chapter fields intramural teams (basketball, volleyball, softball, etc.).
The chapter is lead and managed by a group of officers, with the help of several committee members and the guidance of a faculty advisor.
Every spring, the chapter members nominate and elect officers to lead the chapter in the following school year.
At the beginning of the fall semester the new officers recruit members to serve on various committees that help manage the chapter's activities.