Foundation Awards

The Cato T. Laurencin Regenerative Engineering Society Founder’s Award

cms_mathm — Tue, 07 Dec 2021 22:02:04 +0000

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Deadline	April 30, 2025
Administrators	Regenerative Engineering Society (RE)
Presentation	The 2025 award will be presented during the RES Awards Lecture at the 2025 AIChE Annual Meeting.
Nomination Instructions	Nomination Procedure There are no restrictions on who may nominate individuals for this award and an announcement of the solicitation will be made annually through portals of RES. Nominations shall be submitted to the Awards Committee (AC) by email at RESAwards@aiche.org. The nomination documentation consists of a nomination form, the nominee’s CV (maximum 5 pages), a nomination letter, and may also include 2 supporting nomination letters. Individuals recommended by the Awards Committee will be submitted to the Board of Directors for approval. The nomination letter should address the award criteria described in the “Selection Criteria”. Selection of the Awardee Awards Committee The chair of the Awards Committee will be nominated by and shall be approved by the RES board. Board members may not serve on the AC, and the chair will have the authority to establish the committee. The RES Board will review and approve the Awards committee membership each year. Responsibility of the Chair Assemble the committee members and obtain concurrence from RES Managing Board Distribute nomination documentation. Oversee the selection process. Selection Procedure Each member has one vote, including the chair. Nominees will receive votes and the top three candidates will be discussed and voted on. Any nominee may be discussed at the request of a committee member. Selection Criteria The selection of awardees will be based on the following criteria: Sustained innovative research related to Regenerative Engineering The creation of new products and/or concepts in Regenerative Engineering. Highly impactful work for humankind in the tradition of Dr. Laurencin including breakthrough teaching and mentoring, promotion of inclusion and equity, and/or service to local, national and international communities. Notification The awardee will be named in Summer 2025

In furthering the goals of the field of regenerative...

AIChE K-12 STEM Outreach Competition

Emily Miksiewicz — Thu, 23 Jul 2020 15:13:05 +0000

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Award	Evaluation Criteria Modules will be assessed by volunteer judges on 10 criteria: Feasibility – mobility, accessibility, & cost Meaningfulness of objectives Target audience appropriate explanation of theory or concepts Connection to real world application Audience specialization Audience interactivity Innovativeness or creativity Safety Benefit to volunteers Takeaway handouts Awards EXECUTIVE STUDENT COMMITTEE AWARDS for undergraduate student-submitted modules accepted for presentation and participation in the competition 1st Place Award & $500 USD 2nd Place Award & $300 USD K-12 COMMITTEE AWARDS for non- undergraduate student submitted modules accepted for presentation and participation in the competition: 1st Place Award & $500 USD 2nd Place Award & $300 USD And more Top K-2 Module Award & $200 USD Top 3-5 Module Award & $200 USD Top 6-8 Module Award & $200 USD Top 9-12 Module Award & $200 USD
Deadline	September 9, 2024
Administrators	Executive Student Committee (ESC), Societal Impact Operating Council (SIOC)
Presentation	Awards will be presented at the conclusion of the event. Award winning modules will be included in a central repository of educational resources for use in K-12 STEM Outreach initiatives.
Nomination Instructions	Entry Interested participants must review and fulfill all eligibility criteria, requirements for modules, and all entry requirements in their entirety by the specified deadline in order to be considered for participation in the competition. Please be advised that due to space and time limitations, we will not be able to accept all submitted modules for participation in the competition. Competitors may submit a maximum of one competition entry per target audience, for a maximum of four total submissions from any competing entity. Eligibility Criteria All participants must be active AIChE members All participants must be active AIChE K-12 Community members Undergraduate student participants must register to attend the Annual Student Conference All other participants must register to attend Annual Meeting Entries will be accepted from both teams and individuals Requirements, Forms, & Documents Requirements for Modules Entry Form Questions Safety Assessment Form Handout #1 Template Handout #2 Template Institute Policies Attestation Form List of Past Modules Deadline for Entry September 9th, 11:59 PM ET Timeline for Notification Primary contacts associated with submissions accepted for presentation will be notified of acceptance in mid-September (Target: September 15th) Entry Instructions Ready to submit your module? Step 1: Submit an ENTRY FORM Step 2: Submit a VIDEO *Prior to uploading, please ensure that your video file name matches your "Name of Module" as indicated in your entry form. Contact k12@aiche.org with any related questions.
Sponsors	AIChE Doing a World of Good

2024 AIChE K-12 STEM Outreach Competition

The 2024 AIChE K–12 STEM Outreach Competition will take place Sunday,...

The Langer Prize for Innovation and Entrepreneurial Excellence

Sonja Bradfield — Tue, 16 Apr 2019 17:47:49 +0000

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Award	The purpose of this grant is to encourage creative individuals to follow an entrepreneurial path, creating a cadre of young researchers skilled in tackling high-risk, high-impact challenges within a wide-range of industries. The Prize aims to support individuals in the early stages of their independent careers, provides an unrestricted grant to enable creative researchers and engineering entrepreneurs to tackle high-risk, high-impact challenges with the potential of achieving game-changing innovations. Although applicants are reviewed for their accomplishments, the Langer Prize Fellowship is not a lifetime achievement award, but rather an investment in an individual’s potential and interest in entrepreneurial endeavors. The selection of the Langer Fellow will be overseen by the Langer Prize Selection Committee reporting to the Executive Committee of the AIChE Foundation with support from AIChE Awards staff. The governance of the Langer Prize is maintained by the AIChE Awards staff and in alignment with AIChE’s Awards Policy. Criteria for the Selection of Langer Fellows: A truly innovative idea or original approach A reasonable probability of a future technological application A tangible promise of a valuable contribution to society
Deadline	March 17, 2025
Administrators	AIChE Foundation
Nomination Instructions	Application Instructions The application/proposal package should include: a CV a 1000-word description of the challenges confronting the development of their product or process and how these challenges may be overcome in order to bring this new product or process to market the full name and contact information of the three references who will be submitting letters of support. as part of the Langer Prize (the “Award”) process, the recipient is required to sign and return the Award Recipient Certification form upon which the Award is contingent. Please review the form here. The application package should be sent to LangerPrize@aiche.org and the letters of support should also be sent by the references to the same email address by March 17, 2025. Requirements: A bachelor of science degree is required, preferably in chemical engineering or bio-related engineering; an advanced degree preferred. A doctoral degree is preferred but not required. Recipients must use this fellowship to bridge research ideas to commercialization of a product or process that will create a transformative impact on society. The awardee will be acknowledged at The Langer Prize for Innovation and Entrepreneurial Excellence Award Presentation and Lecture at the Annual Meeting, where they will be expected to present a high level summary of their project. A summary report of the status of the awardee's project should be submitted to the AIChE Foundation by January 15, 2 years after receiving the prize. Selection process: Applications are evaluated by a Selection Committee composed of 3 but no more than 5 innovators/entrepreneurs (1 academic/2 industry) who have a proven track record in the evaluation and/or commercialization of products or processes. The Selection Committee is appointed by the Executive Committee of the AIChE Foundation. Each appointee shall serve a three-year term, with no more than two rotating off each year in a staggered manner. The Selection Committee makes its final recommendation to the Executive Committee of the AIChE Foundation. The Executive Committee of the AIChE Foundation shall appoint the Chair of the Selection Committee and the responsibility of the chair will be to assemble the committee members, distribute nomination documentation and oversee the selection process. If the chair deems appropriate, a confidential discussion through mail or conference call may be conducted at the beginning of selection. Each member has one vote, including the chair. The chair may elect to have a two round or three round voting, especially in the case that the number of candidates is large. Personal interviews may be conducted for final selection. Langer Prize Application Deadline: March 17th

In honor of Bob Langer’s pioneering spirit, each recipient of a Langer Prize will be awarded an unrestricted grant up to $100,000 as seed funding, which will enable them to pursue “blue-sky” ideas that may lead to significant innovations. Recipients will become part of a network of Langer...

AIChE 91��˶��Ƶ Engineering for Good Challenge (ACE4G)

John Vasko — Thu, 03 Aug 2017 20:21:12 +0000

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Award	Prizes Prizes will be awarded for top three entries in the amounts of $500, $200, and $100. In the unlikely event that the judges determine there are not three entries of sufficient quality, then not all three prizes will be awarded.
Administrators	Student Chapters Committee, Career and Education Operating Council (CEOC)
Nomination Instructions	Participants Open to all AIChE student chapters around the world. Any AIChE student chapter may enter, and chapters may enter together. The team is welcome to coordinate with professors, professionals or other student groups on or off campus in their work. Some common approaches to group formation include but are not limited to: An AIChE student chapter taking on this project. A 91��˶��Ƶ Engineering faculty member using the project in a class context for one or more submissions (limiting submissions to the best few in a class is encouraged). Student chapters are encouraged to partner with other student organizations experienced in working on international projects, such as Engineers Without Borders. Collaboration When AIChE student chapters collaborate to produce a joint ACE4G entry, judging will not be affected by how many chapters worked on the submission. Collaborations between US and international chapters are particularly encouraged. Dissemination of Results The contents of all contest submissions may be made public, with appropriate credits given to the original submitters. Submission Examples Download examples of previous winning submissions. Contest Description Contest entries address "How chemical engineering can be applied to solve societal needs for a community" Submissions provide a chemical engineering solution to problems often encountered in community-scale quality of life improvement projects in a location of need. Examples of typical problems would be water treatment, alternate energy sources, energy efficiency, and preservation/production of crops and foods. This list is not intended to limit your possibilities. Submissions must provide proof of concept (calculation, experimental, or reference) that the proposed solution is applicable for this specific situation; apply chemical engineering; and provide socially and culturally appropriate design solutions. Entries should include: 1. Clearly defined community issue/need and problem to be addressed, and an articulation of the importance of the problem. 2. Research background on problem and technologies previously used in other locations/applications, and an articulation of the degree of innovation in your solution. 3. Provide a design plan that includes: Design decisions that take into consideration technical, maintenance, financial, environmental, social, and cultural sustainability. An assessment of any safety issues and how design addresses appropriate implementation in the partner community Provide Proof of concept data (prototype, experiments, or calculations /simulation of the process) to show design feasibility Provide estimated costs for initial installation, maintenance, and operation. 4. Final design should include: Drawings of system How design addresses community need How community can/did implement these designs Effect this project will have on the community’s quality of life and any anticipated negative impacts of the project on the community. For more information contact Gina Gatto at membership@aiche.org and visit this page regularly for updated information. Timeline Deadline for submission is May 15, 2024. SUBMIT YOUR ENTRY HERE

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Award

Prizes

Prizes will be awarded for top three entries in the amounts of $500, $200, and $100. In the unlikely event that the judges determine there are not three entries of sufficient quality, then not all three prizes will be awarded.

Administrators

Student Chapters Committee, Career and Education Operating Council (CEOC)

Nomination Instructions

Participants

Open to all AIChE student chapters around the world. Any AIChE student chapter may enter, and chapters may enter together. The team is welcome to coordinate with professors, professionals or other student groups on or off campus in their work.

Some common approaches to group formation include but are not limited to:

An AIChE student chapter taking on this project.
A 91��˶��Ƶ Engineering faculty member using the project in a class context for one or more submissions (limiting submissions to the best few in a class is encouraged).
Student chapters are encouraged to partner with other student organizations experienced in working on international projects, such as Engineers Without Borders.

Collaboration

When AIChE student chapters collaborate to produce a joint ACE4G entry, judging will not be affected by how many chapters worked on the submission. Collaborations between US and international chapters are particularly encouraged.

Dissemination of Results

The contents of all contest submissions may be made public, with appropriate credits given to the original submitters.

Submission Examples

Download examples of previous winning submissions.

Contest Description

Contest entries address "How chemical engineering can be applied to solve societal needs for a community"

Submissions provide a chemical engineering solution to problems often encountered in community-scale quality of life improvement projects in a location of need. Examples of typical problems would be water treatment, alternate energy sources, energy efficiency, and preservation/production of crops and foods. This list is not intended to limit your possibilities. Submissions must provide proof of concept (calculation, experimental, or reference) that the proposed solution is applicable for this specific situation; apply chemical engineering; and provide socially and culturally appropriate design solutions.

Entries should include:

1. Clearly defined community issue/need and problem to be addressed, and an articulation of the importance of the problem.

2. Research background on problem and technologies previously used in other locations/applications, and an articulation of the degree of innovation in your solution.

3. Provide a design plan that includes:

Design decisions that take into consideration technical, maintenance, financial, environmental, social, and cultural sustainability.
An assessment of any safety issues and how design addresses appropriate implementation in the partner community
Provide Proof of concept data (prototype, experiments, or calculations /simulation of the process) to show design feasibility
Provide estimated costs for initial installation, maintenance, and operation.

4. Final design should include:

Drawings of system
How design addresses community need
How community can/did implement these designs
Effect this project will have on the community’s quality of life and any anticipated negative impacts of the project on the community.

For more information contact Gina Gatto at membership@aiche.org and visit this page regularly for updated information.

Timeline

Deadline for submission is May 15, 2024.

SUBMIT YOUR ENTRY HERE

This competition encourages chemical engineering students and their colleagues to consider how chemical engineering...

Foundation Awards

The Cato T. Laurencin Regenerative Engineering Society Founder’s Award

Nomination Procedure

Selection of the Awardee

Notification

AIChE K-12 STEM Outreach Competition

2024 AIChE K-12 STEM Outreach Competition

The Langer Prize for Innovation and Entrepreneurial Excellence

Criteria for the Selection of Langer Fellows:

Application Instructions

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Selection process:

AIChE 91���˶���Ƶ Engineering for Good Challenge (ACE4G)