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Who are we?
Who are we?
American Institute of Chemical Engineers - UW is an undergraduate student run organization committed to creating a sense of community and inclusion within the Chemical Engineering department on campus. Our organization also focuses on community outreach.
AIChE is “the global home for chemical engineers”, providing information and resources for chemical engineers across a wide range of fields and industries. It brings together the global community of ChemE, providing a network of leaders in research and industry.
The 2024 - 2025 AIChE Team
News & Updates
News & Updates
Chem-E Car!
AIChE's Chem-E-Car is a competition organized by the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) where student teams design and build small, self-powered cars that run on chemical energy. The main goal is to create a car that can travel a specified distance using a chemical reaction as its power source.
Key Features of the Competition:
Key Features of the Competition:
Design and Engineering: Teams must apply principles of chemical engineering to design their cars, including considerations for energy sources, reaction types, and vehicle mechanics.
Distance Target: Each car must travel a predetermined distance (often around 20-30 feet) and stop as close as possible to a specified endpoint without overshooting or undershooting.
Judging Criteria: Teams are judged based on their car's performance, design innovation, safety, and their ability to explain the chemical principles involved.
Educational Focus: The competition emphasizes teamwork, problem-solving, and the application of chemical engineering concepts, making it a valuable educational experience for participants.
Regional and National Levels: The competition typically starts at regional levels, with winning teams advancing to a national competition held at the AIChE Annual Meeting.
Overall, the Chem-E-Car competition is a fun and engaging way for students to apply their chemistry and engineering knowledge in a practical setting!
Interested in joining the team? Fill out the interest form linked HERE.
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
Want to get involved in AIChE, WChE, ACES, or other cool ChemE events? Check out the calendar below for our upcoming events!
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