Chemical Engineering Sites on the Internet
This is a list of sources related to Chemical Engineering.
The list will continue to grow. Suggestions are welcome.
Learning Styles
The Felder-Silverman model for the index of learning styles.
Determine if you prefer to assimilate information verbally or visually.
Determine if you prefer to process information actively or reflectively. And more!
The Visual Encyclopedia of Chemical Engineering Equipment
Pictures and descriptions of common chemical engineering units, such as heat exchangers, separators, and reactors,
courtesy of the University of Michigan.
The American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE)
The AIChE is the principal professional organization of chemical engineers.
Careers in Chemical Engineering
Descriptions of jobs available to chemical engineers and profiles of the
industries offering these jobs. Also includes links for advice on
getting a job, and lists of job openings.
Companies That Hire Chemical Engineers
A growing list that spans chemical commodities, plastics, petroleum products, electronics and
semiconductor devices, foods, consumer goods, software, pharmaceuticals, and process design.
Internet Job Search for Chemical Engineers
Job postings for chemical engineers.
Chemical Engineering Information Sources
This site has everything - listings of ChemE-related companies, organizations, conferences,
databases, software, and news groups. In fact, it has so much it may be a bit overwhelming.
The Chemical Heritage Foundation
This organization "seeks to strengthen the public's understanding of the chemical sciences and
technologies, increase the flow of the ablest students into the chemical sciences and the
chemical process industries, and instill in chemical scientists and engineers a greater pride in
their heritage and their contributions to society."
Chemical Engineering in Medicine
Learn about chemical engineering's role in medical implants,
cardiopulmonary bypass, drug development, and biometry.
The Virtual Library of Chemical Engineering
It's just what it says.
Molecule of the Month
Here is a convenient means to increase your vocabulary of chemical substances, one molecule a month.
A nice mix of classic molecules (water, ozone, aspirin, vitamin B12) and recently-discovered substances
(taxol and buckyballs) for which chemical engineers are designing processes to produce in bulk
even as you read this. Courtesy of the University of Bristol.
Compound Interest
“... a site that aims to take a closer look at the chemical compounds we come across on a day-to-day basis.”
Chemistry in the news is featured in "This Week in Chemistry."
Fascinating posts on Aroma Chemistry (The Smell of Wet Dog), Food Chemistry (Why Does Asparagus Make Your Wee Smell?),
Consumer Products (The Chemistry of Moisturizers), and more.
Nice collection of coffee mugs and posters for that hard-to-shop-for relative.
Courtesy of Andy Brunning, "a chemistry teacher based in Cambridge, UK."
What's That Stuff?
Learn the chemical basis of everyday commodities such as silly string, marshmallows,
cheese whiz, and body armor. Courtesy of the American Chemical Society.
