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Chemical Engineering Honors Overview [EHCC] Micah J. Green, Nov 4 2015 Video How would you explain to a high-schooler what chemical engineering is? My definition: A chemist tries to understand what makes molecules happy. A chemical engineer manipulates molecules’ happiness for financial gain. What’s wrong with my definition? A chemist tries to understand what makes molecules happy. A chemical engineer manipulates molecules happiness for financial gain. to create new technology to solve the big problems facing humanity. Distinctives of Chemical Engineering • Science-heavy – Physics, chemistry, biology • Distinction between Chemistry & Chemical Engineering – Multiscale Distinctives of Chemical Engineering • Broad Foundation – Chemical Engineer can become _______ but not vice versa – What kinds of problems can a chemical engineer solve? Genetic engineering • Jay Keasling – Discover Magazine’s 2006 “Scientist of the Year” • Bacteria as reactors • “Reprogram” bacteria genome to make bacteria that eat cellulose and produce: – Artemisinin (kills malaria-carrying parasite) – Biodiesel for cars Coded Particle Probes Firefly Bioworks Distinctives of Chemical Engineering • Close connection with industry • Student Organizations (AIChE, OXE) • Undergraduate research EH-CHEN Track Requirements ( = basic College Honor Requirements). 18 Honors credits in courses offered by Engineering or Science, including: 12 credits of engineering courses which include any course offered by any department in the college of engineering. ENGR 181H 4-6 credits of undergraduate research (491H) no more than 6 credits of 485H and 491H combined no more than 3 credits of S/U coursework no more than 6 credits of graduate courses registered for graduate credit. Honors Contracts Pursue honors course contract designation with direction of a Faculty member. • 485H – Special Topics Course. • 491H – Independent Research. Note: Set up a separate Honors section, not just contract. Meet with Honors advisor each year EHCC Contact in Chemical Engineering: [email protected]