Extracurriculars for a Career in Chemical Engineering
Chemical engineers turn raw materials into fuels, medicines, and everyday products. Chemistry olympiads, lab research programs, and engineering camps are strong starting points.
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Programs for a Career in Chemical Engineering
Why it fits: Intensive science coursework and lab techniques provide core preparation for chemical engineering study.
Why it fits: Students conduct independent research projects that apply chemistry and engineering principles to real-world innovation challenges.
Why it fits: Teams design and execute biological and chemical processes at the molecular level through hands-on lab work.
Why it fits: Applies chemistry principles and problem-solving skills relevant to chemical engineering design and process work.
Why it fits: Applies chemistry knowledge to solve complex problems, a core competency for chemical engineering.
Why it fits: Chemistry workshops expose students to chemical engineering principles and applications in real engineering contexts.
Why it fits: Program directly introduces chemical engineering discipline, fields, and hands-on lab work.
Why it fits: Students work on hands-on science and engineering projects with researchers at a national laboratory.
Why it fits: Competition assesses foundational chemistry principles essential to understanding chemical processes and industrial applications.
Why it fits: Research-focused program introduces students to engineering concepts and laboratory research methodologies used in chemical engineering.
Why it fits: Chemical engineering is featured as a core discipline with virtual lab tours and research demonstrations.
Why it fits: Program covers materials design, energy generation and storage, and polymer research applications.
Why it fits: Develops deep chemistry knowledge and analytical skills essential for chemical engineering applications.
Why it fits: Direct lab experience in flow chemistry and materials engineering research projects.
Why it fits: Students can conduct research in chemical & biochemical engineering departments applying chemistry to industrial processes.