Amount: $1,000 - $2,000
Deadline: Varies (typically June)
Level: undergraduate
Renewable: No
About
This competition challenges chemical engineering students to apply their knowledge to solve a practical, open-ended design problem. Top teams receive monetary awards and recognition.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: any
- GPA: N/A
- Undergraduate student member of AIChE
- Participate in teams to solve a real-world chemical engineering problem
Required Materials
- Design report
- Presentation (for finalists)
Timeline
Problem released in spring. Submissions typically due by June. Winners announced at the Annual Meeting in Fall.
Tips
Work effectively in a team, pay close attention to the problem statement, and ensure your design is innovative and well-justified. Strong technical writing is essential for the report.