Chemical engineering is a discipline influencing numerous areas of technology. In broad terms, chemical engineers conceive and design processes to produce, transform, and transport materials — beginning with experimentation in the laboratory followed by the implementation of the technology in full-scale production.
2. Dr. Stella Nickerson
Born and raised in Mississippi
Father and grandfather were
chemical engineers.
Ph.D. from Arizona State
University
Research on ionic liquids and
molten salts in energy
applications, with heavy use of
molecular simulations
ABOUT ME
3. ABOUT Y’ALL
You’re at exciting time in your lives.
Your decision: What am I going to do with myself?
We want to help you make that decision.
You come from different backgrounds with different
preparation.
Some of you will find this class easy.
Some will find it challenging (especially once we get to balances
in a few weeks).
Others will struggle with general college-ness and getting things
done.
There are various resources here to help you in this time.
First hit when I googled
“young people”
4. YOUR ACADEMIC ADVISER
David Oakeson
Chemical Engineering Academic Advisor
Helps with scheduling/planning
But also helps with campus resources (e.g.
counseling, tutoring)
You can always talk to me.
David’s Contact Info:
doakeson@byu.edu
(801) 422-4162
Office right next to the ChemE secretaries (3rd floor of
the Engineering Building)
Kindly
Uncle
5. STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS (CHEM E/COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING)
American Institute of Chemical Engineers
(AIChE)
American Nuclear Society
Society of Petroleum Engineers
Society of Biological Engineers
Biomedical Club
Global Engineering Outreach
2ft Prosthetics
Venture Factory
Society of Women Engineers
Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers
https://www.et.byu.edu/students/student-clubs-
organizations
9. WHAT IS ENGINEERING?
Let’s ask Neil Armstrong!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6aQlbqHZuY
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“Science is about what is; engineering is
about what can be.”
What does that mean in practical terms?
“An engineer’s entire existence is dedicated
to doing things better and more efficiently.”
10. WHAT IS CHEMICAL ENGINEERING?
Let’s ask Wikipedia!
According to Wiki: “Chemical engineering is a branch
of engineering that applies physical
sciences (physics and chemistry), life sciences
(microbiology and biochemistry), together with applied
mathematics and economics to produce, transform, transport, and
properly use chemicals, materials and energy. A chemical engineer
designs large-scale processes that convert chemicals, raw
materials, living cells, microorganisms and energy into useful forms
and products.”
11. CHEMICAL ENGINEERING IS INCREDIBLY VERSATILE
Mechanical Engin.
Civil Engin.
Electrical Engin.
Math
Physics
CHEMICAL ENGIN.
Math
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
21. BUT WHAT DOES A CHEMICAL ENGINEER DO?
THAT IS ALSO VERY FLEXIBLE!
Someone trained as a chemical engineer might be involved
in:
Research (often requires a graduate degree)
Design
Management/Business
Safety or Environmental Control
Process/operations engineering
22. WHAT DOES A CHEMICAL ENGINEER DO?
The plant was using too much of an expensive stabilizer
After investigating, he found that the accounting recipes
were different from the manufacturing recipes
He told his boss: “All you need is a better system for
loading and checking the accounting recipes.”
Boss: “I HAVE a better system: I assigned it to YOU.”
My father
23. WHAT DOES A CHEMICAL ENGINEER DO?
An engineer is the “better system.” An
engineer fixes problems, makes choices,
improves processes, and generally
figures stuff out.
24. “Let us train our minds until we delight in
that which is good, lovely and holy, seeking
continually after that intelligence which will
enable us effectually to build up Zion…
seeking to do the will of the Lord all the
days of our lives, improving our minds in all
scientific and mechanical knowledge,
seeking diligently to understand the great
design and plan of all created things, that
we may know what to do with our lives and
how to improve upon the facilities placed
within our reach.”
– Brigham Young
