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What is your favorite part of being a chemical engineer?

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Leland’s Answer

I have a degree in chemical engineering and have found myself now in the pharmaceutical field. The best part of getting the degree was the ability to choose from a wide variety of industries. I've done work with polymers, powder and liquid blending, and production scale-up. All of these avenues were opened up by getting the chemical engineering degree. My favorite part is that I can continue to learn and have a career path forward, supplied by the foundation of the degree.

There are many industries that utilize chemical engineers, including: petroleum, upstream/downstream water treatment, pharmaceuticals, food and drink industries, polymers, household product manufacturing, alternative energies, etc. In addition, the majority of products you see in your house likely have been developed for commercial production by engineers that have a background in chemical engineering.
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Helene’s Answer

I'm a specialized chemical engineer. Most chemical engineers study in petroleum based programs. My program was about paper and bioprocess engineering (food, pharmaceutical, beer, etc.). Take paper for example: it sounds pretty simple and basically is it but then you get into how many different types there are: tissue (toilet paper, paper towels), cellulose-based (diapers, sanitary napkins), specialty paper (copy paper to glossy magazines), corrugated and liner board (boxes), food-grade and non food-grade, etc.

No two machines are alike and some mills process recycled paper and other are large integrated mills that also produce pulp. Then you get involved with inks, coatings, and various fibers - new exciting R&D.

To answer you question: I like the creativity and the constant challenges.

Helene recommends the following next steps:

Search if there are any manufacturing sites where group tours are allowed (after the pandemic is over). Some places will allow tours like breweries where you can see the process.
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Marc’s Answer

Hi there!
My favorite part about being a chemical engineer is the vast opportunities I have to accomplish my goals. The degree is so broad, you will be able to prove yourself as a very functional asset of any team in many, many industries. I have worked as a fluids engineer with a major oil and gas company running experimental drilling fluids, and am currently employed at a biopharma. company that has taken part in manufacturing COVID-19 vaccines. Chemical engineering will keep you on your toes, and you will always have opportunity for growth, learning, and excitement. I believe you'll find that whatever industry you end up post degree, you will be grateful for all the hard work you've out towards it, because you'll be a chemical engineer! Good luck in all your ventures.
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