American Institute of Chemical Engineers

American Institute of Chemical Engineers

Engineering·Academic Societies
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Berkeley's student chapter of AIChE is devoted to supporting chemical engineering students academically and professionally. Members attend company infosessions with sponsors like Chevron and Procter & Gamble, technical workshops, and social events like movie nights and the College of Chemistry Ball. The club also offers a peer-written course guide, a resume database shared directly with sponsors, job postings, and a mentorship program, making it a practical home base for ChemE students at any stage.

45,000
National AIChE membership (global organization)
1908
Year national AIChE was founded
Events They Host
Company Infosessions
AIChE hosts infosessions with companies including Chevron, Genentech, Procter and Gamble, Bolt Threads, ExxonMobil, and others. Companies attend to recruit full-time and intern candidates from Berkeley.
Resume Workshops
Hosted by the Outreach committee as part of professional development programming.
Research Seminars
Hosted by the Outreach committee; covers research opportunities and technical skills development.
Lab Tours
Organized by the Outreach committee for students to visit labs on campus.
Coffee Chats with Professors
Outreach-organized events connecting students with faculty.
K-12 Outreach Events
Outreach committee promotes awareness of chemical engineering to K-12 students in the community.
Fall Festival
A social event for AIChE members and College of Chemistry students, organized by the Social committee.
CoC Ball (College of Chemistry Ball)
A Social committee-organized event for the broader College of Chemistry student body.
Member Experiences
Movie Night
Member social event; referenced in homepage photo carousel.
General Meetings
Regular general meetings for members; General Meeting #1 listed in the event sign-in form.
Inter-Committee Socials
Casual bonding events between members across committees, organized by the Social committee.