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Is Chemical Engineering for Me?

Monday, March 6, 2023,
6:00pm to 9:00pm
EST
In-Person / Local
244 Old Hanover Road
Spring Grove, PA 17362
United States

A Seminar Sponsored by The Susquehanna Local Section of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE-SLS)

Featured Speakers:

  • Charles S. Merris Jr, PE - Principal Engineer; Talen Energy, Brunner Island Power Plant & Treasurer/Career Guidance, Susquehanna Section of AIChE
  • Shawn K. Leppo - Co-Chair; Intellectual Property Group; McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC & Member, Susquehanna Section of AIChE
  • Peter Kabatek, PE - Project Manager; Van Tongeren America & Chair, Susquehanna Section of AIChE
  • Panel of Local Chemical Engineers - Chemical Engineers with varying backgrounds from the local area will be available to answer questions and interact with students

Agenda

  • 6:00-6:20:       Students, parents, and teachers arrive and sign in, pick up handouts
  • 6:20-6:50:       Ice Breaker – Students and chemical engineers
  • 6:50-7:00:       Introductions
  • 7:00-7:45:       Presentation by Charles Merris, Shawn Leppo, Peter Kabatek
  • 7:45-8:30:       Panel discussion with local chemical engineers
  • 8:30-9:00:       One-on-one discussions of students with engineers
  • 9:00:                Adjourn

Requirements for Attendance

All students attending grades 9-12 are welcome. All parents, teachers, and chemical engineers in the area are also welcome to attend.

Location of Seminar

The Seminar will be held at the Spring Grove Area Middle School located at 244 Old Hanover Road, Spring Grove, PA 17362.  The meeting will be held at the Middle School LGI (see map below).