ExxonMobil has established itself as a global leader in the energy industry through a history of innovation and strategic growth. From its roots in the late 19th century as Standard Oil, the company has continuously pushed the boundaries of technology and exploration to unlock new energy resources and drive efficiency. ExxonMobil's pioneering efforts include the development of advanced drilling techniques, such as horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing, which have revolutionized the oil and gas industry. Additionally, the company has made significant investments in renewable and low-carbon technologies, demonstrating its commitment to addressing climate change and transitioning to a more sustainable energy future. Through its relentless pursuit of excellence and responsible stewardship of resources, ExxonMobil continues to shape the global energy landscape and drive progress towards a more secure and sustainable future.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank ExxonMobil for providing us with a silver level sponsorship for the AIChE 2024 Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference. Their support has been crucial in allowing us to plan a successful and engaging conference!
DSM-Firmenich, a collaboration between DSM and Firmenich, marries innovation and tradition. Stemming from DSM's roots dating back to 1869, when Jacques van Marken founded the world's first commercial yeast production, and Firmenich's inception in 1895 with chemist Philippe Chuit and entrepreneur Martin Naef, the venture inherits a legacy of pioneering spirit and creative excellence.
DSM's acquisition of Gist- en Spiritusfabriek in 1998 marked a strategic shift towards specialty food ingredient production, while Firmenich's evolution into the world's largest privately-owned fragrance and taste company underscored its commitment to quality and innovation.
Today, DSM-Firmenich stands at the forefront of biotechnology-driven innovation in the flavor and fragrance industry. With DSM's expertise in biotechnology and Firmenich's leadership in scent molecules, the venture is poised to continue its legacy of transformative impact, delivering sustainable and natural solutions to global markets.
For the 2024 AIChE Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference, we are delighted to have DSM-Firmenich as a silver level sponsor. They have also graciously agreed to participate in our Career Fair, where they will share the many wonderful opportunities they offer in the biotechnology industry. We would like to thank DSM-firmenich for their contributions, and we look forward to welcoming them to campus this April!
A young and rising star in the field, Astek Diagnostics is a medical device company founded in 2021 by Dr. Mustafa Al Adhami, and currently stationed in Research & Technology Park. The Astek team comprises several UMBC alumni, physicians and scientists who bring with them diverse skill sets to advance the science and mission of the company. Astek works on developing a fast, accurate, and precise UTI diagnostic technology to reduce patient complications and lower the cost of healthcare. Currently, the system, called JIDDU, is under development to become a multipurpose platform that can confirm bacterial infections and assess antibiotic sensitivity across different samples, including urine, CSF, effluent, and blood. Astek’s goal is to join the market with a urine-based test, with the clinical trials expected to be completed by January 2025. Through a recent partnership with MedStar Health for pilot study, the company has achieved remarkable R&D milestones.
For the 2024 AIChE Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference at UMBC, Astek Diagnostics had very graciously agreed to be a Silver Partner and be at the Career Fair to showcase the vibrant startup scene in Maryland to our conference attendees. We would like to thank Astek for their participation in the conference and their financial support that helps bring our conference to fruition!
Established in 1870 by the legacy of Edwin Augustus Stevens, Stevens Institute of Technology (Stevens Tech) was one of the first technological schools to ever exist in America, offering a degree specifically in Mechanical Engineering. As of 2024, Stevens Tech has seen extensive growth in terms of majors (35 undergraduate majors in STEM and liberal arts, 58 Master’s and 20 PhD programs), as well as enrollment with over 6,000 students at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
Currently named Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, the chemical engineering department at Stevens Tech resulted from the merging of the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering and the Department of Metallurgy in 1998. The synergy of both engineering programs within the same department gives Stevens Tech a unique edge. This strength is reflected in the diverse research that faculty in the department spearhead, including inorganic material synthesis and crystal engineering, multi-scale modeling and simulation, nanophotonics and fiber optics, polymer synthesis, characterization, and processing, reaction engineering, and tissue and cancer engineering.
With the 2024 AIChE Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference coming up, it is our pleasure to have the Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science at Stevens Institute of Technology as a Silver Sponsor, and the representatives will also be at the Career Fair to talk about the Graduate programs that Stevens Tech offers. We hope that the staff, faculty, and students from Stevens Tech would have a pleasant experience at this event, which would have not been possible without your participation and support!
Named after Lehigh Vally in Pennsylvania, Lehigh University was founded in 1865 by philanthropist Asa Parker with the mission of improving the intellectual and moral of young men in the valley. Throughout the years, the school has consistently been ranked among the top institutions in business, engineering, education, and other disciplines.
Built on talent, technology, and trust, Grace is a leading global supplier of catalysts and engineered materials. The company’s two industry leading business segments—Catalysts Technologies and Materials Technologies—provide innovative products, technologies, and services that enhance the products and processes of our customers around the world. Grace employs approximately 4,300 people in over 30 countries.
We are delighted to announce that Grace will be hosting a workshop at the 2024 AIChE Mid- Atlantic Regional Conference at UMBC on Saturday from 1-2PM on their early career Manufacturing Leadership Program as a Gold Sponsor. We would like to take this opportunity to thank W.R. Grace for your support of our endeavors and for being our workshop organizers, and we hope to see our attendees at the workshop and engage in an informative session with the company’s representatives!
Established in 1754, Columbia University is the oldest university in New York and a part of the Ivy League, along with Princeton, Cornell, Harvard, and other prestigious institutions. Columbia has a long list of outstanding alumni who contributed significantly to the field of Chemical Engineering, including the Nobel Laureate Irving Langmuir (surface chemistry), Colin Fink (chromium-plating, electrochemistry), and Elmer Gaden (the father of biochemical engineering) to name a few. Building on this solid foundation, the Chemical Engineering program at Columbia is highly interdisciplinary with over 20 faculty doing research in electrochemistry, molecular design, biophysics, soft matter, protein engineering and genomics with applications in energy, environment and sustainability, and health care.
Beside its reputation as one of the top Chemical Engineering programs in the country, the department also values diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as it strives to eliminate biases and prejudice in academia, as well as nourishing a collaborative environment for research and education. In order to further this mission, the department has established The Mateo Williams Diversity Award and DEI travel funds to support Chemical Engineering scholars with their endeavors.
For the 2024 AIChE Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference at UMBC, we are pleased to have the Department of Chemical Engineering at Columbia University as one of our Gold sponsors. Dr. Scott Banta, a UMBC alumni and now the Chair of Chemical Engineering at Columbia University, has made time out of his busy schedule to be our keynote speaker on Sunday. We really appreciate your generosity and we look forward to having Columbia’s staff, faculty, and students at the conference!
AstraZeneca is a global biotechnology and pharmaceutical company headquartered in the UK with over 80,000 employees stationed in over 100 countries. Founded in Sweden under the name Astra AB, the company had witnessed significant growth since the merger with Zeneca in 1999 and became AstraZeneca (AZ) as it is known today. From 2005 to 2007, AZ acquired KuDOS, CAT, Arrow, and MedImmune and expanded its pharmaceutical products to include anticancer agents, antibiotics, antiviral therapies, and more. AZ strives to transform the future of healthcare through the advancement of research and development in oncology, rare diseases and other areas, leading to innovative medical discoveries. AZ is aiming to lead a revolution in oncology to redefine cancer care, focusing on clinical strategies, medicines, and patient experience. AZ and partners have released over 3.1 billion doses of its COVID-19 vaccine in over 180 countries, while making it accessible to low and middle income countries.. The company’s mission is to improve access to medication in healthcare systems and societies with a focus on the patients healthcare experiences and be conscious of sustainability issues.
We are honored to have AZ as a Gold sponsor who will be attending our 2024 AIChE Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference at UMBC and the company’s representatives will be at the Career Fair to clarify any questions that our conference attendees may have. AZ is also holding a workshop on Saturday from 2 to 3 PM, titled “Engineering for Patient Impact” with a panel of four chemical engineers in different positions, where they will discuss the life cycle of a drug and the diverse career opportunities with the company. Notably, Mr. Pran Patel, the Vice President of Global Operations, is one of our Keynote speakers during our opening ceremony. We thank you for your tremendous support of our conference effort, and we look forward to hosting you this April!