Welcome to the ASEE Chemical Engineering Division
The Chemical Engineering Division of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) is a dynamic and inclusive community committed to advancing excellence in chemical engineering education. Our members represent a wide range of institutions, backgrounds, and experiences—but we are united by a shared passion for improving how we teach, mentor, and prepare the next generation of chemical engineers.
Who We Are
We are educators, researchers, graduate students, administrators, and industry professionals who believe that impactful teaching and innovative curriculum are foundational to the future of engineering. Our community includes both emerging and seasoned leaders in engineering education, all dedicated to the continual improvement of teaching and learning in chemical engineering.
What We Do
The Chemical Engineering Division provides a platform to exchange ideas, showcase educational research, and develop best practices through:
- Conference Programming: Engaging sessions, panels, and workshops at the ASEE Annual Conference, where members share educational research, classroom innovations, and strategies to enhance student learning.
- Awards and Recognition: Honoring excellence in teaching, mentoring, and scholarship in chemical engineering education, including the prestigious Fahien Award, Woods Lectureship, and CACHE, Cororan, Martin Awards. For the full list see: (link for awards)
- Professional Development: Supporting members at every stage of their careers through mentoring, networking, and leadership opportunities.
- Community Building: Fostering collaboration and connection through special projects, division meetings, and active member engagement.
Our Mission
We are dedicated to promoting the development and dissemination of knowledge in chemical engineering education. We support pedagogical research, encourage innovation in curriculum and instruction, outreach, and advocate for inclusive, student-centered practices that respond to the needs of a changing world.
Join Us
Whether you are an experienced educator, a new faculty member, or a graduate student aspiring to enter academia, the Chemical Engineering Division offers a welcoming and enriching professional home. We invite you to explore our resources, such as our journal, Chemical Engineering Education (add link here), participate in our events, and contribute your voice to our ongoing efforts to elevate chemical engineering education. Please share information about job postings or other happenings in our community by emailing ChED.ASEE.newsletter@gmail.com.
Together, we can shape a more innovative, inclusive, and impactful future for our students and the profession. Feel free to reach out to me if you would like to learn more about ChED.
Taryn Bayles, ChED Chair 2025-2026
ChED Award Sponsors
Thank you to all of the sponsors for our Division Awards
Edgar (CACHE) Award
Call for Awards
The ChED division is always accepting nominations for our division awards. All ChED Award nominations are due by January 15 with the following exceptions:
- Young / Future Faculty Mentoring & Travel Grant: Currently on hold
- “Engineering Education” Mentoring Grant: Currently on hold
Call for Volunteers & Potential Officers
The Executive Committee of ChED is always looking for volunteers to help within the division, please contact Janie Brennan, Past Chair, or Taryn Bayles, Chair, if you are interested in helping the division.
Rev. 7/14/2025 – Christopher Barr