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July 1, 2011
Pump Wisdom: Problem Solving for Operators and Specialists By Heinz P. Bloch. John Wiley & Sons Inc., 111 River Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030. Web: wiley.com. 2011. 224 pages. $49.95. Reviewed by Stanley S. Grossel, Process safety and design consultant, Clifton, N.J. Despite their ubiquity in the chemical process industries (CPI), process pumps fail catastrophically each year in large numbers. The author...
http://www.che.com/career_tools/bookshelf/"Pump-Wisdom"-book-reviewed-by-consultant-Grossel_8154.html
June 1, 2011
So I called my son, Steve, and I asked him, “Which course sounds better to you, ‘Dealing with Difficult People’ or ‘Unacceptable Employee Behavior’?” Steve is a human resources specialist at a 2,000-employee company. He is not a member of the AIChE, but is instead a member of the ACHE, the American College of Healthcare Executives. Proof that the apple does not fall far...
http://www.che.com/career_tools/coworkers_and_conduct/Hire-happy-people_8098.html
May 31, 2011
There are many people working in a typical chemical process industries (CPI) facility. The individuals who work hands-on with the equipment — especially the experienced personnel — have a wealth of information that can make a huge difference in the success or failure of many projects. The key to gaining wisdom from these valuable resources lies in how you approach them. You should cultivate...
http://www.che.com/career_tools/Pearls-of-wisdom-Bring-back-the-old-kettle_8012.html
May 1, 2011
Many books have been aimed at would-be entrepreneurs interested in starting companies. All address the myriad of complex issues that aspiring entrepreneurs must address to transform a promising idea into a full-fledged business. The contents of this book provide a sobering overview of the biotechnology business for any aspiring biotech entrepreneur While all new businesses must address the same core issues...
http://www.che.com/career_tools/bookshelf/Biotech-Entrepreneurship-book-reviewed-by-Kris-Mani_7926.html
January 1, 2011
Questions of CE history I was digging through some old files in my office and came across a February 5, 1962 publication of Chemical Engineering. It’s in good condition and I have now framed it and placed it on my wall in my office. Kinda neat. I was curious to know when was Chemical Engineering’s first publication and which number the one I have might be. — David Naydyhor ICL Performance...
http://www.che.com/career_tools/professional_development/January-Letters_6283.html
December 1, 2010
Engineers and others working in the chemical process industries (CPI) generally are experiencing an employment situation that is significantly improved over 12 to 18 months ago, with a tentative optimism among CPI companies driving significant hiring activity. Demand for chemical engineering skills remains strong, reflecting the fact that the chemical sciences represent key enablers in solving many broad...
http://www.che.com/career_tools/Thawing-CPI-Job-Market-spurs-Hires_6196.html
December 1, 2010
As the lines of demarcation separating scientific disciplines continue to blur, increasing clarity arises for the recognition that the scientific borderlands represent the fertile ground for future advancements. A recent illustration of that concept emerged at a symposium last month in New York, entitled “Research Frontiers in the Chemical Sciences.” Sponsored by the Camille and Henry...
http://www.che.com/career_tools/professional_development/Blurring-borders-and-the-future_6191.html
March 1, 2010
Citizen Engineer: A Handbook for Socially Responsible Engineering. By David Douglas, Greg Papadopoulos and John Boutelle. Prentice Hall, One Lake Street, Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458. Web: http://www.prenhall.com. 2009. 292 pages. $27.00. Reviewed by Arthur Schwartz, National Society of Professional Engineers, Alexandria, Va. Numerous works about the professional practice of engineering have been written...
http://www.che.com/career_tools/bookshelf/NSPEs-Schwartz-reviews-"Citizen-Engineer"_5478.html
January 1, 2010
In professional life, the influences that teach us, inspire us and drive us to succeed tend to come more from individuals than corporations. If you would like to bring recognition to someone whose excellence in chemical engineering you admire, consider nominating him or her for Chemical Engineering’s 2010 Personal Achievement Award. The nomination period is now open. The aim of this award, which...
http://www.che.com/career_tools/professional_development/Recognizing-your-colleagues_5394.html
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