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National Student Conference 2011, MinneapolisNational Student Conference 2011, MinneapolisNational Student Conference 2011, MinneapolisNational Student Conference 2011, MinneapolisMattMattMattMatt MackeyMackeyMackeyMackey

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AIChE Sister Chapter InitiativeAIChE Sister Chapter InitiativeAIChE Sister Chapter InitiativeAIChE Sister Chapter InitiativeChemical Engineering �Professionalism �Global Community

OverviewOverviewOverviewOverview

� Sister Chapter InitiativeSister Chapter InitiativeSister Chapter InitiativeSister Chapter Initiative

� What is it?What is it?What is it?What is it?

� PurposePurposePurposePurpose

� U.S Chapters RoleU.S Chapters RoleU.S Chapters RoleU.S Chapters Role

� Current ExampleCurrent ExampleCurrent ExampleCurrent Example

� La Universidad de los AndesLa Universidad de los AndesLa Universidad de los AndesLa Universidad de los Andes

� What can you do?What can you do?What can you do?What can you do?

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The Student MosaicThe Student MosaicThe Student MosaicThe Student Mosaic

� What makes your chapter different?What makes your chapter different?What makes your chapter different?What makes your chapter different?

� Geographical diversity, Geographical diversity, Geographical diversity, Geographical diversity, the catalyst to unique thoughtthe catalyst to unique thoughtthe catalyst to unique thoughtthe catalyst to unique thought

� Imagine the infinite potentialImagine the infinite potentialImagine the infinite potentialImagine the infinite potential

� Expansion of a professional networkExpansion of a professional networkExpansion of a professional networkExpansion of a professional network

� Alternate point of viewAlternate point of viewAlternate point of viewAlternate point of view

� Unparallel culture exposureUnparallel culture exposureUnparallel culture exposureUnparallel culture exposure

� BenefitsBenefitsBenefitsBenefits

� Sharing of ideas (e.g. Bogota, soccer)Sharing of ideas (e.g. Bogota, soccer)Sharing of ideas (e.g. Bogota, soccer)Sharing of ideas (e.g. Bogota, soccer)

What is a Sister Chapter?What is a Sister Chapter?What is a Sister Chapter?What is a Sister Chapter?

1. Begins with a group of

students at an international

university interested in

participating in AIChE

2. Current U.S AIChE chapter

acts as a mentor to help

international students start

and maintain their own

chapter

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Sister Chapter ResponsibilitiesSister Chapter ResponsibilitiesSister Chapter ResponsibilitiesSister Chapter Responsibilities

� Leveraging our web technologies Leveraging our web technologies Leveraging our web technologies Leveraging our web technologies

� Cooperating, organizing, and participating in meetings Cooperating, organizing, and participating in meetings Cooperating, organizing, and participating in meetings Cooperating, organizing, and participating in meetings

� Stimulate discussions of solutions to critical issues Stimulate discussions of solutions to critical issues Stimulate discussions of solutions to critical issues Stimulate discussions of solutions to critical issues

� Facilitating technical communities to address Facilitating technical communities to address Facilitating technical communities to address Facilitating technical communities to address ChemEChemEChemEChemE

needs, such as safety and sustainabilityneeds, such as safety and sustainabilityneeds, such as safety and sustainabilityneeds, such as safety and sustainability

� Promoting advancement of education and research Promoting advancement of education and research Promoting advancement of education and research Promoting advancement of education and research

Steps for Parent ChaptersSteps for Parent ChaptersSteps for Parent ChaptersSteps for Parent Chapters

� Step 1: Fill out the form on your seatStep 1: Fill out the form on your seatStep 1: Fill out the form on your seatStep 1: Fill out the form on your seat

� Initiates sister chapter pairing processInitiates sister chapter pairing processInitiates sister chapter pairing processInitiates sister chapter pairing process

� If your chapter is interested, fill out the form now If your chapter is interested, fill out the form now If your chapter is interested, fill out the form now If your chapter is interested, fill out the form now

and pick up information packet at end of and pick up information packet at end of and pick up information packet at end of and pick up information packet at end of

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Parent Chapters’ Role Parent Chapters’ Role Parent Chapters’ Role Parent Chapters’ Role

� Step 2Step 2Step 2Step 2: Initiate Relations & Establish Foundation: Initiate Relations & Establish Foundation: Initiate Relations & Establish Foundation: Initiate Relations & Establish Foundation

1. Acquire sister chapter assignment/contact information

1. Will come from:

2. Professor Karen High, Oklahoma State University

3. Professor Scott Fogler, University of Michigan

4. Professor Ed Trujillo, University of Utah

2. Set up video conference/meeting with executive board

Parent Chapters’ Role Parent Chapters’ Role Parent Chapters’ Role Parent Chapters’ Role

� Step 3Step 3Step 3Step 3: Maintain the Relationship: Maintain the Relationship: Maintain the Relationship: Maintain the Relationship

1. Send you chapter’s newsletter every time it is published

2. Schedule video conference once a month

1. Discuss recruitment of new members

2. Sponsorship by companies

3. Ideas for social events

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Parent Chapters’ Role Parent Chapters’ Role Parent Chapters’ Role Parent Chapters’ Role

� Step 4Step 4Step 4Step 4: Establish a permanent mode of communication: Establish a permanent mode of communication: Establish a permanent mode of communication: Establish a permanent mode of communication

1. Social Media

� Create Facebook page

� Used to interact in a non-academic manner

� 10 questions

2. Create a website (e.g. blog)

� Upload documents, post questions, and share experiences

Parent Chapters’ Role Parent Chapters’ Role Parent Chapters’ Role Parent Chapters’ Role

� Step 5Step 5Step 5Step 5: Share Presentations/Luncheons : Share Presentations/Luncheons : Share Presentations/Luncheons : Share Presentations/Luncheons

1. Coordinate with sister chapter to stream live presentations

2. Alternatively, record presentation and send it to chapter

3. Ask sister chapter if they have questions for speakers ahead

of time

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Parent Chapters’ Role Parent Chapters’ Role Parent Chapters’ Role Parent Chapters’ Role

� Step 6 Step 6 Step 6 Step 6 : Initiate an AIChE Chemical Car Team at your sister : Initiate an AIChE Chemical Car Team at your sister : Initiate an AIChE Chemical Car Team at your sister : Initiate an AIChE Chemical Car Team at your sister

chapterchapterchapterchapter

� A premiere component of AIChE is the Student Chemical

Car Competition.

� Another important way of becoming involved with AIChE

� The AIChE administration is still determining the logistics

Parent Chapters’ Role Parent Chapters’ Role Parent Chapters’ Role Parent Chapters’ Role

� Step 7 Step 7 Step 7 Step 7 : Maintain the community: Maintain the community: Maintain the community: Maintain the community

1. Keep Facebook page up-to-date

2. Use website to post resources/articles both chapters can use

3. Utilize the help of your alumni and professor to create a more

professional environment, and explore opportunities to have

individuals visit the sister chapter.

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International Chapters’ Role International Chapters’ Role International Chapters’ Role International Chapters’ Role

� Starting the chapterStarting the chapterStarting the chapterStarting the chapter

1. From group of at least 12121212 students interested in AIChE

2. Acquire bylaws from parent chapter

3. Elect a faculty advisor, typically from the Chemical Engineering

department

4. Hold officer elections (see bylaws for procedure and requirements)

International Chapters’ Role International Chapters’ Role International Chapters’ Role International Chapters’ Role

� Apply for individual student membershipsApply for individual student membershipsApply for individual student membershipsApply for individual student memberships� Have all students apply for membership in AIChE

� For international undergraduate students, AIChE membership is just $7 a year

(per person).

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International Chapters’ Role International Chapters’ Role International Chapters’ Role International Chapters’ Role

� Apply for Chapter membershipApply for Chapter membershipApply for Chapter membershipApply for Chapter membership� Go to http://www.aiche.org/aicheglobal/application.aspx

� Fill out the application, and turn in the form to your academic

advisor. Send to:

AIChE PO Box 4429AIChE PO Box 4429AIChE PO Box 4429AIChE PO Box 4429

Danbury, CT 06813Danbury, CT 06813Danbury, CT 06813Danbury, CT 06813----4429 USA4429 USA4429 USA4429 USA

Current Sister ChaptersCurrent Sister ChaptersCurrent Sister ChaptersCurrent Sister Chapters

Current Sister Chapter InitiativesCurrent Sister Chapter InitiativesCurrent Sister Chapter InitiativesCurrent Sister Chapter Initiatives

1.1.1.1. University of Michigan & La Universidad de los AndesUniversity of Michigan & La Universidad de los AndesUniversity of Michigan & La Universidad de los AndesUniversity of Michigan & La Universidad de los Andes

2. University of Michigan & Universidade Estadual de Maringa

3. Oregon State University & La Universidad del Ecuador

4. University of Utah & Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile

5. Mississippi State University & Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras

6. University of Iowa & Technical University of Denmark

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Available Sister Chapters

� Chapter:Chapter:Chapter:Chapter: Location:Location:Location:Location:

� Texas A&M at Qatar Qatar

� Technologico de Monterrey Mexico

� Kuwait University Kuwait

� Institute of Engineering and Fertilizer Research Pakistan

� Pontifica Universidad Catolica de Valparasio Chile

� East China University of Science and Technology China

� University of Cantabria Spain

What can you do? Get Involved!What can you do? Get Involved!What can you do? Get Involved!What can you do? Get Involved!

� Fill out sheet on chair and return to usFill out sheet on chair and return to usFill out sheet on chair and return to usFill out sheet on chair and return to us

� Email me with questions about the presentation: Email me with questions about the presentation: Email me with questions about the presentation: Email me with questions about the presentation: mdmackey@umich.edumdmackey@umich.edumdmackey@umich.edumdmackey@umich.edu

� For logistical questions about the pairings email:For logistical questions about the pairings email:For logistical questions about the pairings email:For logistical questions about the pairings email:

� Professor Scott Professor Scott Professor Scott Professor Scott FoglerFoglerFoglerFogler: : : : sfogler@umich.edusfogler@umich.edusfogler@umich.edusfogler@umich.edu

� Professor Edward Trujillo: Professor Edward Trujillo: Professor Edward Trujillo: Professor Edward Trujillo: edward.trujillo@utah.eduedward.trujillo@utah.eduedward.trujillo@utah.eduedward.trujillo@utah.edu

� Resources for establishing a Sister chapter and these slides can be Resources for establishing a Sister chapter and these slides can be Resources for establishing a Sister chapter and these slides can be Resources for establishing a Sister chapter and these slides can be

found on aiche.org under Students found on aiche.org under Students found on aiche.org under Students found on aiche.org under Students ���� Student ChaptersStudent ChaptersStudent ChaptersStudent Chapters

� Copies are available after the sessionCopies are available after the sessionCopies are available after the sessionCopies are available after the session

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Questions/FeedbackQuestions/FeedbackQuestions/FeedbackQuestions/Feedback

� Questions/Concerns?

� Suggestions to improve Sister Chapter Program?

Thank YouThank YouThank YouThank You