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AIChE/SBE: University of Pennsylvania


welcome to the aiche penn chapter site!


All our events will be posted below. Also please visit the discussion board if you want to discuss CBE homework, set up study groups, post suggestions, randomly chat with other CBE kids, etc.

News Updates:

*We are now officially recognized as an SBE chapter as well! SBE stands for "Society of Biological Engineers". From now on, we will be expanding to events and resources that will expose students to the biological, pharamaceutical, and biotechnological aspects of the industry. Look out for details about an SBE Events!!!

*The Penn Chapter of AIChE was recognized at the 2009 National AIChE Conference as Platinum March Madness Winners!  This award is based on student enrollment on the national website.  Thank you to everyone who registered online and be sure to stay active in AIChE!



CONGRATULATIONS TO THE NEW AIChE BOARD!
Our AIChE board for the 2009-2010 academic year has just been elected! Here are the new executive officers:

President

Dominique Ingato ('12)

Vice President

Somil Shah ('11)

Secretary

Jake Wharton ('11)

Event Planner
Philip Louie ('12)

Mentorship Chair
Hall Sun ('11)

Class Representatives
Brendan Orinstein (Sophomore)
Andrew Glace (Freshmen)



Upcoming Events
 
Industry Presentation: Evonik
*Refreshments will be served!
6:30 - 7:30 pm
December 2, 2009
Speaker: Dr. Moore, Evonik
Towne Building, Raisler Lounge

Industry Presentation: SCHLUMBERGER
*Dinner will be served!
7 - 8 pm 
December 9, 2009
Speaker: Schlumberger representative
Levine Hall, Wu and Chen Auditorium


Past Events

AIChE Kickoff Capogiro Gelato Social and First GBM!
8:00pm
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Huntsman Hall, F94***

*NEW* Grad School Discussion!
A discussion on graduate school options for CBE students led by Dr. Gorte, Dr. Sinno, and Dr. Lazzara. Guaranteed to be a HIGHLY informative event so we encourage everyone to come out!
5:00pm
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
DRLB A2

DVS AIChE Resume Workshop
6:30 - 8:00pm
September 30, 2009
Levine Hall, Wu and Chen Auditorium

General Body Meeting/Research Presentation
Join AIChE for our second GBM of the semester and learn about Dr. Shieh's exciting research!
7:00 - 8:30 pm
October 7, 2009
Speaker: Dr. Wen K. Shieh
Towne Building, Room 321
 
Pizza Study Break!
Get ready for the first round of midterms with food and friends :)
5:00pm
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Towne Building, Room 305

Mentorship Program Launch Event
***Email sun4@seas.upenn.edu if you are interested in being a CBE mentor/mentee
6 - 7 pm
October 8, 2009
Speaker: Mr. Victor Hung, Bristol-Myers Squibb Researcher
Towne Building, Room 305
 
*Check out the AIChE Table at the Fall Festival*
We will be selling food and giving out CBE waterbottles!
Saturday, October 10
2-6 pm
College Green

Mentorship Program: Meet Your Mentor/Mentee
*Pizza will be served!*
7 - 8 pm 
October 21, 2009
Towne Building, Room 313

SBE (Society for Biological Engineers) Launch Event
5 - 6 pm 
October 28, 2009
Speaker: Professor Diamond
Towne Building, Raisler Lounge


AIChE @ First Thursday!
6 - 7 pm
November 5, 2009
Raisler Lounge
Come chat with the AIChE Board and learn how you can get involved!



relevant links
AIChE eLibrary
Research Experience for Undergraduates -- Great resource for summer undergrad research opportunities specifically for chemE students
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