Welcome to the home page of the University of Virginia chapter of the AICHE. Here you can find out about our members and activities. Upcoming events are listed to the right, while the different sections of the site are accessible on the left.

About Us

The University of Virginia chapter of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers ( AIChE ) is an active academic organization that promotes the professional development of its members along with the development of Chemical Engineering at UVA. AIChE provides an outlet for the social enjoyment of its members through its events, relationships with other student chapters and the parent body of AIChE, and faculty and staff of the Chemical Engineering Department at UVA. AIChE at UVA also contributes to the community through its service branch, Wahoo Wizards.

News and Updates

Check out the photos from ChemE Semi and Wahoo Wizards here

The End-of-Year Chemical Engineering Picnic was held on Monday, April 28. Congratulations to the award winners and all of the fourth years!

The AIChE Annual Meeting and Centennial Celebration will be held November 14-17 in Philadelphia. It should be the largest AIChE student gathering ever. Our department will have special activities at the meeting, as we are also 100 years old. Make plans to join us for the Centennial Celebration.

AIChE Mission

  • promote excellence in chemical engineering education and global practice
  • advance the development and exchange of relevant knowledge
  • uphold and advance the profession's standards, ethics and diversity
  • enhance the lifelong career development and financial security of chemical engineers through products, services, networking, and advocacy
  • stimulate collaborative efforts among industry, universities, government, and professional societies
  • encourage other engineering and scientific professionals to participate in AIChE activities
  • advocate public policy that embraces sound technical and economic information and that represents the interest of chemical engineers
  • facilitate public understanding of technical issues
  • achieve excellence in operations of the Institute