Welcome to the home page of the AIChE chapter at the University of Virginia. Here you can find out about our members and activities. The different sections of the site are accessible on the left.

About Us

The American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) chapter at the University of Virginia 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 Events

ChemE Car Interest Meeting - Tuesday, Oct. 20th at 6pm in the Wilsdorf Study Room.

Wahoo Wizards - Oct 23rd, Nov 12th, Dec 4th. Details to be announced. Contact Matthew Christian at mbc8g@virginia.edu.

Football Tailgates - Oct 24th, Oct 31st. Details to be announced. Contact Doug Godfrin at pdg8b@virginia.edu.

AIChE National Conference in Nashville, November 6-9.

Check out pictures from AIChE events.

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