The AIChE GSFCU Student Chapter, a non-profit run by Chemical Engineering students at GSFC University, serves as a bridge between classroom learning and industrial practices. As a student chapter of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers, it provides exposure through professional programs, global collaborations, and networking opportunities. The chapter encourages participation in national and international AIChE events, conferences, and competitions while fostering leadership, teamwork, and communication skills. By connecting students, faculty, alumni, and industry professionals, it nurtures growth, professional development, and a strong student community
Objectives:
Bridge classroom learning with industrial practices in Chemical Engineering.
Participate in AIChE national/global events, conferences, and competitions.
Develop leadership, teamwork, and communication skills.
Facilitate networking among students, faculty, alumni, and industry professionals.
Build a strong student community for continuous chapter growth.
Coordinator:
Dr. Parag Saxena (SPOC) - parag.saxena@gsfcuniversity.ac.in
Dr. Sanjukta Bose Goswami - sanjukta.goswami@gsfcuniversity.ac.in
EXCEL WORKSHOP– 7th March 2026
The Excel workshop for chemical engineering students focused on practical applications relevant to their field. The session included working with experimental and process data, performing calculations such as mass and energy balances, and using formulas for unit conversions and property estimations. Participants learned to organize and analyze lab data, plot graphs for reaction rates, temperature profiles, and calibration curves, and use Excel tools for basic data analysis. The workshop also covered creating charts for process visualization and handling large datasets efficiently, helping students apply Excel in laboratory work, research, and industrial application.
VIDHYA VITARAN – 17th February 2026
The Vidhya vitaran event was conducted at Ma Virbai Primary School, Salatwada Main Road, near Plus One Business Hub, Vadodara. The initiative aimed at strengthening the educational foundation of students from economically weaker backgrounds. The AIChE Student Chapter arranged and distributed basic stationery materials required for daily academic activities. All items were neatly packed and distributed in an organized and respectful manner.
CHEM X TREASURE HUNT – 3rd FEBRUARY 2026
The Chem X T-Hunt event was conducted by the AIChE Student Chapter with active participation from students. The event was designed as a technical treasure hunt where participants had to solve chemistry-based clues and challenges to proceed through different stages. Participants were required to apply their understanding of chemical engineering concepts, logical reasoning, and analytical skills to decode clues and complete tasks within the given time limit. Each Proposal for organizing CHEM X T-HUNT by AIChE GSFCU Student Chapter clue led to the next level, making the activity both educational and exciting. The event encouraged collaboration, quick thinking, and effective use of technical knowledge.
KALA FUSION – 29TH JANUARY 2026
Participants were given the opportunity to create paintings on the provided MDF sheets using their imagination and creativity. The event was well-organized, with all necessary arrangements and materials facilitated by the AIChE team. Students enthusiastically took part and expressed their ideas through colours, themes, and artistic designs.
SURPRISE O BOX 2.0 – 2rd FEBRUARY 2026
The Chem X T-Hunt event was conducted by the AIChE Student Chapter with active participation from students. The event was designed as a technical treasure hunt where participants had to solve chemistry-based clues and challenges to proceed through different stages. Participants were required to apply their understanding of chemical engineering concepts, logical reasoning, and analytical skills to decode clues and complete tasks within the given time limit. Each Proposal for organizing CHEM X T-HUNT by AIChE GSFCU Student Chapter clue led to the next level, making the activity both educational and exciting. The event encouraged collaboration, quick thinking, and effective use of technical knowledge.
TODAY’S NEWS TOMORROWS LESSON 3.0 – 14th and 15th October 2025
The “Today’s New Tomorrow’s Lesson 3.0” seminar on Mass Transfer Operations is designed to make learning more engaging and collaborative. Students will form groups of four members and deliver PowerPoint presentations on different topics related to MTO, such as distillation, absorption, extraction, and drying. Through this activity, participants will not only strengthen their subject knowledge but also improve teamwork, presentation skills, and confidence in public speaking..
HELPING HAND – 8th OCTOBER 2025
The Helping Hand event, organized by the AIChE Student Chapter, is dedicated to appreciating the efforts of the cleaning staff. Snacks and refreshments will be distributed as a token of gratitude, recognizing their hard work in maintaining cleanliness. This simple gesture aims to spread smiles and promote respect, inclusivity, and community spirit.
BATTLE OF BOARD 2.0 – 6th OCTOBER 2025
The Battle of Board is an engaging event where every club of the institute will be allocated a board to creatively decorate and showcase their identity. Each club will design their board with themes, ideas, and information that represent their vision, activities, and uniqueness. This activity not only reflects the creativity and teamwork of members but also provides an interactive platform for clubs to express themselves and highlight their contributions to the student community. The decorated boards will serve as a vibrant display of innovation, collaboration, and club spirit
QUIZ FUSION – 25th September 2025
Quiz Fusion is an engaging and fast-paced quiz competition designed to test participants' knowledge across various topics, blending science, engineering, and popular culture. This event comprises four rounds, each focusing on distinct themes and question types, challenging participants' knowledge, speed, and accuracy. An optional tie-breaker round is included to ensure a fair and exciting conclusion in the event of a tie.
OUTREACH CONDUCTED BY AIChE GSFCU- AIChE RGIPT – 31st JULY 2025
The AIChE GSFCU chapter conducted an online meeting with AIChE RGPIT to foster collaboration and exchange ideas on chapter activities, technical events, and industry engagement. Discussions focused on organizing joint webinars, research initiatives, and participation in AIChE competitions. Both chapters shared insights on student development, leadership strategies, and industry-academia interactions. The meeting strengthened professional networking, enhanced knowledge-sharing, and laid the foundation for future collaborations to promote innovation and skill development in chemical engineering
NETWORKING FEST WITH AIChE RGPIT – 10th AUGUST 2025
The AIChE GSFCU chapter conducted an online meeting with AIChE RGPIT to foster collaboration and exchange ideas on chapter activities, technical events, and industry engagement. Discussions focused on organizing joint webinars, research initiatives, and participation in AIChE competitions
SHAZAM 3.0 – 15th FEBRUARY 2025
Shazam 3.0 is lively non – technical event. This event consists of 2 rounds. In the both round the participants will be given to listen one audio of a speaker or singer and the participants have to guess the name of speaker or singer. Participants will compete individually, aiming to qualify for the next round, the event engages anyone seeking a fun challenge or any fans of Bollywood and music.
ECO WORDS – 15th FEBRUARY 2025
The eco words is nothing but the classical game of crossword. But in this game all the words that student will have to find by solving small riddles will be based on environmental science and riddles based of theme of environmental affability. The participants will compete individually to solve the crossword puzzle. And the answers and words to be filled will be related to area of sustainable development and environmental conservation. Who so ever completes the crossword puzzle in less time will be declared as winners.
CHEM E JEOPARDY – 8th FEBRUARY 2025
Chem-E-Jeopardy is a technical event with two rounds, an elimination round with 25 questions of varying difficulty across 5 topics, and a final round where the top 15 participants compete for the title. The winner and runner-up will be determined based on the highest scores, with prize money for the top performers in this 1.5-2hour competition. Participants have to answer the questions and will get points according to the hardness. The questions will be based on the basic concepts of chemical engineering. They have to choose the question and answer that one by one and more they answer harder questions more the will get points.
GREEN THUMBS GRAPHICS – 8th FEBRUARY 2025
The event focusses on the creativity and thinking skills of the students and awareness regarding the environment and recent consequences regarding the environment. Participants will be given a topic and they will have to design the poster online using any software. We will provide the topics one day prior to the event and at the event they will have to showcase their poster on the online meet. One winner will be chosen and one runner will be chosen and awarded the prize.
LAUGH AND GUESS – 1st FEBRUARY 2025
Event Description
Laugh and guess is a non-technical event. This event is fun event where the participants have to guess the meme or any reel trend on the basis of given clues and provided hints and the participants who guesses the reel trend correctly wins the prize. And we will choose the runners up accordingly.
TECH TRIVIA – 1st FEBRUARY 2025
Event Description
Tech Trivia is a technical online event with two rounds, involving solving riddles on scientific phenomena and answering questions based on video showcases of experiments. The riddles and scientific phenomenon will be based on basic concepts of chemical engineering. The top 2 scorers among the participants stands a chance to win the prize money. This event will offer the engaging way for anyone with basic science knowledge to discover fascinating facts
ATOMIC BINGO – 22nd OCTOBER 2024
Atomic Bingo” combines the excitement of bingo with the world of atoms and elements. Instead of numbers, your bingo card will be filled with chemical symbols, atomic numbers, and element names. As clues are called out, match them to your card and race to shout “BINGO!”
OUTREACH CONDUCTED BY AIChE GSFCU- AIChE BITS PILANI - 15th OCTOBER 2024
The AIChE GSFCU chapter conducted an online outreach meeting with AIChE BITS-Pilani to foster collaboration and knowledge exchange. Both chapters explored ways to collaborate on technical webinars, research projects, and industry interactions. The meeting also provided insights into effective chapter management and career opportunities, strengthening professional networking between students. This initiative aimed to enhance student engagement, promote inter-college collaboration, and create a platform for future joint ventures in chemical engineering.
BATTLE OF BOARD- 9th OCTOBER 2024
The Battle of Board is an engaging event where every club of the institute will be allocated a board to creatively decorate and showcase their identity. Each club will design their board with themes, ideas, and information that represent their vision, activities, and uniqueness. This activity not only reflects the creativity and teamwork of members but also provides an interactive platform for clubs to express themselves and highlight their contributions to the student community. The decorated boards will serve as a vibrant display of innovation, collaboration, and club spirit.
OUTREACH CONDUCTED BY AIChE GSFCU- AIChE UTB -
17th FEBRUARY 2024
The AIChE GSFCU chapter conducted an online meeting with AIChE UTB to foster collaboration and exchange ideas on chapter activities, technical events, and industry engagement. Discussions focused on organizing joint webinars, research initiatives, and participation in AIChE competitions. Both chapters shared insights on student development, leadership strategies, and industry-academia interactions. The meeting strengthened professional networking, enhanced knowledge-sharing, and laid the foundation for future collaborations to promote innovation and skill development in chemical engineering.