Chemically engineering is a broadly applicable field that leverages the fundamentals of natural and engineering sciences towards solving problems and engineering design.
This background is vital for applications in “energy, food, water, medicine, and manufacturing” including applications in:
Lafayette’s Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering research focus areas span these fields:
Typically, chemical engineers work in a variety of fields including petroleum production and refining, specialty and commodity chemicals, polymers and materials, bioengineering and biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, food products and processing. However the training within chemical engineering creates a technical depth and mindset applicable across a wide array of jobs.
At Lafayette Chemical Engineering, the curriculum not only prepares students with the technical foundation for success in these fields, it also helps them to develop the professional skills to thrive in the workforce.
My senior-design project, where I saw the liberal-arts core and ChBE come together, was so impactful. Our team built a full process model: technical specs, economic feasibility, and environmental impact, then defended it to a diverse audience. The structured problem-solving and breadth of Lafayette’s liberal arts curriculum, still gives me an edge.