Session: #59 - Mac Chemical Engineering Forum: “Black Eminent Chemical Engineers Centennial Panel” (18001)


Monday, November 17, 2008: 10:30 AM-12:30 PM
Franklin 5 (Marriott Philadelphia Downtown)
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#59 - Mac Chemical Engineering Forum: “Black Eminent Chemical Engineers Centennial Panel” (18001)
To present to chemical engineering students and young professionals, strategies for achieving at the highest levels of engineering and show case at the AIChE Centennial, eminent black chemical engineers that are achievers in their profession. The eminent panelists will address range of issues including the pipeline for future engineers and its impact on US competitiveness; the role of chemical engineering in the global economy, and perspectives on the energy challenges facing the US.
Chair:	Thomas Mensah
Cochairs:	Emmanuel Dada Luke E. K. Achenie
10:30 AM		Introductory Remarks
10:40 AM	59a	The Pipeline for Future Engineers and Its Impact on US Competitiveness Alexander O. Ogedegbe, Cato Laurencin, Kwadwo Osseo Assare, Thomas Mensah, Lynden Archer, Soni Olorunfemi Oyekan, Lester Lyles
11:05 AM	59b	The Role of Chemical Engineering in the Global Economy Henry Brown, Mae Jemison, Arnold Stancell, Alexander O. Ogedegbe, Cato Laurencin, Kwadwo Osseo Assare, Thomas Mensah
11:30 AM	59c	Perspectives on the Energy Challenges Facing the US Lynden Archer, Soni Olorunfemi Oyekan, Lester Lyles, Henry Brown, Mae Jemison, Arnold Stancell
11:55 AM	59d	Questions and Answer Session and Final Remarks Thomas Mensah
12:20 PM		Concluding Remarks

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