who runs it
Organizations running this strategy · 6
what it looks like in practice
Activities of orgs running this strategy
A sample of programmatic activities from the orgs above — what the strategy looks like on the ground.
- Administers scholarships and awards for student members AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERScapacity buildingOffers eligibility for $50,000 in scholarships and awards annually to student members to support education and professional development.
- Advances equity, diversity, and inclusion in STEM AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERScapacity buildingDevelops and delivers educational resources such as "IDEAL moments" and offers courses on equity, diversity, and inclusion for students, engineers, and administrators to promote inclusive practices in chemical engineering.
- Conducts research and publishes technical guidelines AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERSresearchProduces and disseminates peer-reviewed research, annual reports, and practical guidelines on process safety, knowledge management, and inherently safer chemical processes, including translated materials in Chinese for international audiences.
- Hosts technical conferences and meetings for chemical engineers AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERSdirect serviceOrganizes and hosts major technical conferences, including the AIChE Annual Meeting, Spring Meeting, Global Congress on Process Safety, and specialized events such as the Chemical Ventures Conference and International Mammalian Synthetic Biology Workshop, to promote the exchange of chemical engineering knowledge and practices.
- Issues professional credentials in key engineering areas AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERScapacity buildingProvides validated credentials in specialized areas such as process intensification, safety, and sustainability to support professional recognition and career advancement.
- Organizes annual student and regional conferences AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERSdirect serviceHosts the annual AIChE Student Conference and regional student conferences across the U.S. and internationally (e.g., India, Brazil, Lebanon) to support student engagement, networking, and technical learning.
- Promotes STEM education through the Bee a ChemE program AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERSdirect serviceRuns the Bee a ChemE outreach initiative to engage K–12 students and educators in chemical engineering and STEM fields through hands-on activities and engineer-led engagement.
- Provides access to technical publications and journals AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERSdirect serviceOffers members access to Chemical Engineering Progress (CEP), AIChE Journal, and six peer-reviewed journals covering key areas in chemical engineering, either as member benefits or at discounted rates.
- Provides networking and community platforms for members AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERScapacity buildingOffers professional networking opportunities through AIChE Engage, local sections, and global peer connections to support collaboration and knowledge sharing among over 60,000 members in more than 110 countries.
- Provides professional development courses and training AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERSdirect serviceOffers a wide range of courses, webinars, and eLearning programs through AIChE Academy and other platforms in areas such as process safety, sustainability, bioengineering, and professional skills, available in classroom, virtual, and on-demand formats.
- Recognizes outstanding early career engineers AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERScapacity buildingRecognizes 35 exceptional chemical engineers under the age of 35 every three years across seven award categories to highlight leadership and innovation in the field.
- Supports student and early career chemical engineers AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERScapacity buildingProvides networking, leadership development, mentorship, and professional resources for early career and student members, including access to AIChE Engage, leadership roles, competitions, and exclusive technical content.
- Supports technical collaboration through forums and divisions AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERScapacity buildingFacilitates professional growth and collaboration via technical forums, divisions, and local sections that connect members across industry, academia, and government to address societal challenges in areas like energy, environment, health, and safety.
- Business growth and job creation outcomes GREATER ROCHESTER ENTERPRISE INCdirect serviceSecured 33 company project wins in 2025, resulting in $239 million in new capital investment, 887 new jobs created, and 1,546 jobs retained in the region.
- Business incentive facilitation GREATER ROCHESTER ENTERPRISE INCdirect serviceSupports business investments by facilitating access to tax exemptions, tax credits, grants, loans, foreign trade zone benefits, and specific programs such as the Excelsior Jobs Tax Credit, Excelsior Investment Tax Credit, and Excelsior R&D Tax Credit across seven counties in the region.
- Cost competitiveness support for mid-sized businesses GREATER ROCHESTER ENTERPRISE INCdirect serviceSupports business profitability by enabling companies with 50+ employees to generate $1 million more in annual profits compared to major tech hubs due to lower operating costs and access to skilled labor.
- Economic development marketing and collaboration GREATER ROCHESTER ENTERPRISE INCdirect serviceFosters economic development in the nine-county Greater Rochester, New York region through collaborative and professional marketing efforts involving public and private sectors.
- Energy innovation and production support GREATER ROCHESTER ENTERPRISE INCdirect serviceProvides a fully integrated supply chain for R&D, prototyping, testing, and production of energy innovations, including hosting Western New York Energy, LLC—the state's first dry mill ethanol plant producing 50 million gallons annually—and multiple wind farms in Wyoming County with 517 MW combined capacity serving over 131,000 homes.