On Sunday, November 2, 2025, members of the Department of Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry attended the 2025 American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) Recruitment Fair in Boston, Massachusetts. Representing the department were Chair Professor Ramin Farnood, Professor Cathy Chin (with UTCV & ChemE-Cube members) and Professor Bertrand Neyhouse.
Professor Neyhouse led the department’s booth at the graduate recruitment fair, engaging with a wide range of students interested in both graduate and undergraduate studies. Many attendees expressed strong interest in pursuing studies in our program. “We were thrilled by the enthusiasm and curiosity of the students,” Professor Neyhouse said. “It was inspiring to see how many students are excited about joining our program.”
In addition to recruitment efforts, our students showcased their talents in the ChemE community. The UTCV team competed in the Chem-E-Car competition, earning 2nd place in the Chem-E-Car poster presentation—a testament to their innovation and teamwork.
UTCV also landed in 6th place in the performance competition — an impressive result among more than 50 international teams that advanced to the national level. “The team is really excited and has started preparing for the regionals competition that will be taking place early next year,” says Mariam Itani, Co-President of Operations of UTCV.
Meanwhile, the ChemE-Cube team – in their first appearance ever in ChemE Cube competition – presented their cutting-edge CO₂ capture device in the poster competition, impressing attendees with their creativity and technical expertise.
“We are incredibly proud of the dedication and achievements of our students and faculty,” said Professor Farnood. “Events like this allow us to highlight the strength of our program and the talent of our community on an international stage.”
The department looks forward to continuing its engagement with prospective students and celebrating the accomplishments of its students at future events.