Fall 2021 Penn State Chemical Engineering Alumni Weekend
Join the Penn State Chemical Engineering Alumni Society (PSChEAS) at the University Park campus to reconnect with your fellow alumni while building on ways to engage with the department and advancing your own career through professional networking! Our first in-person event since 2019, the weekend will include:
- A keynote address from 2014 chemical engineering graduate Rajib Saha, assistant professor of chemical engineering at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and recent PSChEAS early career award winner
- Chemical and Biomedical Engineering Building (CBEB) tours to learn about the latest research
- Dedicated time to network with attendees
- Interactive discussions on how alumni can engage with current students, faculty, and the department
- Optional outdoor activities, including golfing, walking, and a visit to the Penn State Arboretum
Tentative Agenda
Unless otherwise noted, all events will take place in room 107 in CBEB.
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 1:00 - 1:30 p.m. | Welcome Phil Savage, head of the Department of Chemical Engineering |
| 1:30 - 2:00 p.m. | Introductions |
| 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. | Tours of CBEB |
| 3:45 - 4:30 p.m. | Keynote address Rajib Saha Assistant professor of chemical engineering, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Dr. Saha earned his master of science in 2011 and his doctorate in 2014, both in chemical engineering at Penn State. 2020 PSChEAS Early Career Award Winner |
| 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. | Dinner |
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 7:30 - 8:00 a.m. | Coffee and donuts |
| 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. | Speed networking |
| 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. | Updates on current PSChEAS activities |
| 10:00 - 10:15 a.m. | Break |
| 10:15 - 11:00 a.m. | Brainstorming session: What support can we provide to department; how to get more alumni involved? |
| 11:00 a.m. - Noon | Interactive working sessions on business, communications, and professional advancement |
| Noon - 12:30 p.m. | Closing |
–Meeting adjourns–
Optional golfing, hiking, walking, visiting the Penn State Arboretum.
Logistics
Hotel: A block of rooms is reserved at the Days Inn on Pugh Street. Mention “Penn State Chemical Engineering Alumni Society” when booking for the group rate.
Parking: Visitor parking is available at the HUB for $1 per hour for a maximum of $18 per day. More information »
Note: Event attendees must adhere to all University policies, including health and safety regulations such as masking. Because of the evolving nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, planned events and activities may change.
Chemical Engineering Alumni Weekend
- October 15-16
University Park, Pa.
Registration coming soon. - Contact information:
Jennie Gibson
Administrative Support Assistant
jkb112@psu.edu
