In a fireside chat with Bob Langer, five Langer Prize Fellows reflected on how the award enabled them to explore ambitious research, attract collaborators and investors, and translate discoveries beyond the lab. Their stories demonstrated how early recognition can accelerate both scientific progress and professional opportunity. The Langer Prize encourages emerging researchers with blue-sky ideas to apply and take the next step in advancing their research toward real-world solutions.

From campus leadership to the start of a career, the Collins Scholar and the inaugural Early Career Scholar represent the top honors among MAC Scholars. See how mentorship and community are opening doors for future chemical engineers.

AIChE Foundation is delighted to welcome two new Trustees, and the 2026 Chair and Vice Chair, whose commitment to AIChE and its Foundation is advancing AIChE’s vision to inspire a safe, connected, and inclusive chemical engineering community Doing a World of Good.