Purdue AIChE

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Welcome to the Purdue University student chapter of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers!


Please contact our Chapter President Becca Bedwell with any questions.

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About Us

The Purdue Chapter of AIChE was founded in 1929. Since then, our Chapter has grown to have over 200 General Members, as well as 50-60 members on our leadership team every semester.

Our Chapter is one of the most active chapters internationally; we have been awarded "Outstanding Student Chapter" by the National Board for nine years in a row!

Our leadership structure is composed of 10 committees, each focusing on one of our pillars: connecting students with students, industry, faculty, and the community. Learn more about our committees and their responsibilities here.

Our Values

  1. Establish professional development opportunities for chemical engineering students

  2. Foster a diverse, safe, and inclusive environment for students

  3. Expose First-Year Engineering students to the chemical engineering program and ease their transition

  4. Engage with both the local and national community through service projects and outreach events.

Leadership Opportunities

Want to join our leadership team as a Committee Member? Check out our application process here. Be sure to attend our Fall Callout on August 28th in FRNY G124 for more information.

Want to be a General Member? Just sign up for our mailing list down below- simple as that!

Contact our Chapter President Becca Bedwell with any questions.

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Professional Development

Every year, Purdue AIChE hosts Industrial Roundtable (IR) Banquet, IR/Expo Mega Prep Night, and several information sessions throughout the year to directly connect students with companies and recruiters.

Check out upcoming opportunities via our Calendar.

Contact our chapter External VP Andy Dyba with any questions.