The Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering is committed to excellence in undergraduate and graduate education, in both teaching and research.
Chemical engineers deal with many problems that arise in a technical society, especially those involving chemistry. Chemical engineers engage in a spectrum of manufacturing, sales, and research activities in a variety of industries ranging from specialty chemicals to semiconductors and food processing.
Chemists do chemistry in test tubes and small beakers; chemical engineers do chemistry in a big way. They make useful products at the rate of tons per day, like gasoline, nylon, paper, penicillin, peanut butter, silicon wafers, catalytic crackers, and beer. They do a variety of tasks, such as product development, process design, management, quality control, pollution control, marketing, and technical sales.
Chemical engineers have historically had the highest starting salaries of all the major engineering professions. In past years, graduating chemical engineers have enjoyed a high placement percentage. Since chemical engineers find employment in many different industries, a strong economy will always provide numerous opportunities for chemical engineers.
Some students seek employment right after graduation. Others go on to graduate school, in chemical engineering or a related field. Chemical engineering is also a good choice of major for students who want to enter medical school or law school.
To prepare for these diverse career paths, your education
will include a significant amount of applied math, engineering,
and chemistry. While these classes will be exciting, recognize
that some of your important courses will be in liberal studies.
Courses in economics, ethics, and communications skills will
be vital toward your development as a professional engineer
able to make significant contributions to society.
ical and Biomolecular Faculty Posting
American Institute of Chemical Engineers' Code of Ethics
History of the Chemical Engineering Program
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