Chemical engineering is a versatile discipline that is well-suited for a wide range of industries.
In recent years, the profession has seen growth in new fields such as biotechnology, electronics, food processing, pharmaceuticals, environmental clean-up, and biomedical implants.
This growth is due in part to the strong scientific, mathematical, and technical background that chemical engineers receive in their education.
Here are some questions and answers about the contributions of chemical engineers:
- What are the new fields that chemical engineers are entering?
- What are the educational emphases of the last twenty years that have helped chemical engineers realize these opportunities?
- What are some of the challenges that chemical engineers face in these new fields?
The answers to these questions can be found in the text above.