Morning session (9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.)
This session is open to undergraduates, graduates, faculty in the Department of Chemical Engineering, and colleagues in our College and University.
- Introduction: The Dean of the Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources,
Prof. Eugene Cilento (15 min)
- Keynote speaker: Dr. Lisa Bullard, Director of Undergraduate Studies, Department of Chemical and Biomolecular
Engineering, College of Engineering, North Carolina State University (40 min+10 min Q/A)
- Reception: 25 min
Extended morning session (10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.)
Participation for this session is restricted to high school students and selected undergraduate/ graduate students.
- This session aims to provide the high school students with different perspectives of the societal demands in
chemical engineering profession and means for them to contribute to fulfilling any gaps. Further, the high school
students will be introduced to the existing opportunities and activities in the Department (i.e., scholarships,
research, professional development activities, after-hour volunteering events etc.).
Location: Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources (lunch will be provided)
Activities: Lab-tours, open table discussions with undergraduate and graduate students in the department, etc.
Afternoon session (1:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.)
This session is open to the undergraduates, graduates, faculty in the Department of Chemical Engineering, and colleagues in our College and University.
- Panel discussion with Academia and Industry experts ( 1:30 p.m.- 2:30 p.m.)
- Vincent Stricker
- Kevin DiGregorio
- Bill Haley
- Lisa Bullard
- Michael Castle
- Richard Turton
- Poster session (2:45 p.m- 4:30 p.m.)