American Institute of Chemical Engineers
Fall Callout
August 27th, 2013
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History
• Founded in 1908
• Global organization
– 43,000+ members
– 90+ countries
• Leading organization for chemical
engineering professionals
AIChE at Purdue
• 140+ members
• 9 committees
• Largest ChemE
organization on campus
Here are some of our sponsors…
2013-2014 Executive Board
VP - Internal
Peter Bocek
President
Austin Tackaberry
VP - External
Henka Darsono
Secretary
Kevin Sommer
Treasurer
Eric Lemmel
Advisor
Dr. Boudouris
Committees
Eric Lemmel
Chem-E-Car
Henka Darsono
Industrial
Relations
Finance
Philanthropy
Social
Athletics
Grand Prix
StudentFaculty
Relations
Peter Bocek
Communications
Undergraduate
Research
Kevin Sommer
Some Activities…
• All-Member Meetings
• 9 Student/Faculty Socials
• National/Regional Conference
- Chem-E-Car Competition
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13 Company Info. Sessions
Cookouts
Social Athletics
Philanthropy
– Relay of Life
– Skip A Meal
• IR Dinner Banquet
Upcoming Events
• First All Member Meeting!
– Sage Environmental
– Forney G140
– Wednesday September 4th 7-8PM
• First Student-Faculty Social!
– Jake’s Roadhouse
– Thursday September 5th 6-8PM
• IR Banquet Dinner
– Forney Atrium
– September 16th 7-10PM
Sync our google calendar to yours!
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All Member Meeting – Sage
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Recap recent AIChE happenings
Announce future events
Receive feedback from student body
Voting items
• Sage Environmental Presentation
• Topic relating to ChemE students
• Forney G140, Wednesday September 4th, 7-8PM
They are looking for interns! Will be accepting resumes at AMM!
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Student Faculty Social
• Meet other ChemE’s!
• Meet your professors in an informal environment!
– Get to know them
– Start off the year on a good note
• Jake’s Roadhouse
• Thursday September 5th 6-8PM
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IR Dinner Banquet
• Opportunity to talk to 10-15 companies evening before IR
– Great way to network and provides easy conversation starter for IR
• Catered buffet dinner
• Speed dating style
• Forney Atrium, Monday September 16th, 7-10PM
• $10 due by Friday, September 6th
– Aren’t on the list until you pay!
– Give money to Eric Lemmel, emlemmel@gmail.com or
dropbox in FRNY Undergrad Office
• Dress is business casual
• Sign up fast because limited spots available!
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Why join Purdue AIChE?
• Social events
– Student-Faculty
networking events
– Athletic events
• Getting prepared for
career fairs
• Leadership positions
• Make Friends in ChE!
• Fun!
• Food!
• Very well respected
nationally
• Trips to regional and
national AIChE
conferences
Companies ask for AIChE members!!!
Looking for leadership positions?
• Join a committee
– Responsibilities include planning and attending
events/activities and biweekly meetings
– Apply online if interested
• Most of Executive Board is graduating
• We’re looking for the future leaders of AIChE!
*Applications due by September 10th*
Decisions by September 13th, just in time for IR!
Interested in Joining?
Register online at our website:
https://engineering.purdue.edu/AIChE
Return dues to drop box in Undergrad Advisor Office
(checks to “American Institute of Chemical Engineers”) :
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$10 for One Semester for Co-ops
$20 for 1 year membership (Full Price)
$35 for 2 year membership (Save $5)
$50 for 3 year membership (Save $10)
Freshman interested? Come see us
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What social athletics event
would you like to see this year?!
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Questions?
THANKS FOR COMING!