FAQ

How do I join Caltech AIChE?

Contact the club secretary (listed under “Board” tab) to add your e-mail to our mailing list. From there, you will receive e-mails about upcoming meetings and events. Email aiche@caltech.edu if you have any concerns.

What does AIChE do?

We hold many events during the school year geared towards informing chemical engineers. These include company info sessions, a student-faculty dinner, the track talk, and a graduate school panel. We also provide “Student-to-Student” and “Industry-Student” mentoring programs. Being part of Caltech AIChE also lets you become a member of National AIChE for free.

What do ChE’s do after college?

After college, ChE’s pursue a wide variety of options, from grad school to national labs to industry. In industry, students work for pharmaceutical, semiconductor, environmental, oil, consulting, and materials companies.

What classes should freshmen take if they know they want to be ChE’s?

It is a good idea for freshmen to plan out their schedules for all four years if they want to be ChE due to the large number of requirements. This will save trouble down the road. Consult the Caltech Catalog available at the registrar’s website or an upperclassman for help.

How do I choose a track?

Come to our track talk in the spring or ask an upperclassman.

Where can we find out more about the AIChE or ChE?

Come to the club fair at the beginning of the year and talk to current ChE’s. Also sign up for our mailing list so that you can receive emails about our general meetings. You can also try contacting us by email.