Future Leaders in Chemical Engineering

A National Award Symposium for Undergraduate Researchers | Hosted by NC State

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What is it?

A highly selective research symposium that’s organized by the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at NC State University. The 1 day symposium is a platform for the finest and brightest undergraduate researchers in the U.S. to present their work and be recognized for their achievements and potential as future leaders in chemical and biomolecular engineering.

Check out the symposium flyer.

When and where is it?

The fifth annual research symposium will be held on October 10 – 11, 2024 in Raleigh, NC.

Who should apply?

Undergraduates majoring in chemical engineering (and related fields)* in the USA who have performed academic research and are within one year of graduation are eligible to apply (i.e. graduation by summer 2025).

*Includes, for example, Materials Science, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Bioengineering students that are doing research related to Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering.

Meet the 2023 awardees!

You can also look back at previous awardees.

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Why participate?

  • Students selected to participate will receive an all-expenses-paid trip to the research symposium in Raleigh, NC.
  • Participants will present their research in the form of 2-minute “soundbites” and a poster session.
  • It is a unique opportunity to network with faculty and peers about state-of-the-art research.
  • All selected students will receive a plaque recognizing their participation.

Awardees must attend the symposium to qualify.

When are applications due?

  • Applications due by 11:59 PM on August 12, 2024.
  • Late applications will not be accepted.
Application

Sponsors

We thank the generous support of the NC State Graduate School, CBE, College of Engineering, and Eastman Chemical Company.

Questions?

Email us at che-futureleaders@ncsu.edu if you have questions or want to learn more.

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Gallery

Check out photos from the event!

CBE 2022 Flickr

CBE 2021 Flickr

CBE 2019 Flickr

CBE 2018 Flickr