Norman & Jane Li: Driving Innovation in Water Sustainability

Through a gift designated for water initiatives, Drs. Norman and Jane Li are helping AIChE address pressing water-related challenges — from developing innovative solutions to optimizing usage, reducing pollution, and fostering collaboration. Their generosity also supported the 2025 Chemical Ventures Conference, where leaders and innovators explored advances in sustainability, circularity, and resiliency.

Summer School Endowment: Nearing 33% of the Way to $1 Million

As we celebrate 10 Years of Doing a World of Good, the Summer School Endowment is gaining momentum. A recent contribution from CACHE has helped push the endowment to nearly one-third of its $1 million goal. This investment brings us closer to ensuring early career faculty will be able to perpetually attend a week-long immersive program.

Celebrating Peace Bello: 2024 Poddar Awardee & Early Career Entrepreneur

Syamal and Susmita Poddar are passionate advocates for young chemical engineers, shown through their philanthropy and the Poddar Rising Engineer Award, launched in 2019. The 2024 honoree, Peace Bello—a standout Nigerian student—was celebrated for his academic excellence, leadership, and innovation, notably co-founding the clean energy startup Chemotronix. His award included recognition at AIChE’s 2024 Annual Meeting, connecting him with industry leaders. The Poddars' continued support uplifts and inspires emerging engineering talent worldwide

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The World of Chemical Engineering

New programs that expand AIChE's global reach...

Best In Class

Initiatives to enhance the undergraduate curriculum and promote lifelong learning

Opening Doors For Young Professionals

An initiative to engage young chemical engineers into the leadership of the profession and AIChE

Expertise Anytime, Anywhere

Innovative products and services via new web technologies

Grand Challenges and Opportunities

Public and government education initiatives on critical issues pertaining to water and energy
Annual Increase

$5.4 MM

AIChE Endowment as of December 31, 2023.

318,464

Safety certificates were awarded to students since 2015, better preparing students for ChemE careers

7,118

Donors giving to the AIChE Foundation.