Welcome to Norcal AIChE, the 4th largest AIChE section in the world, encompassing all of Northern California and the Reno area of Nevada.

NorCal Spotlight

  • Current Technology for Rechargeable Batteries

    Presented by Dr. Winfried W. Wilcke, IBM Almaden Research Center 

    March 3, 2011 at 6:00 pm San Jose State University

    The implementation of hybrid vehicles is limited by technical development of rechargeable batteries. There are several battery versions in different levels of research and IBM is currently working on Lithium-Air; which may have 10 times the energy density of Lithium-ion batteries. The Lithium-Air battery does not come without risks and requires highly flammable Lithium metal to react with Oxygen in the air. Consequently it becomes necessary to develop sophisticated nanostructures that will function to keep water out of the battery and let Oxygen in.

  • A Look into the Future of Biofactories: Annual Symposium
    The Northern California Section of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers invites you to join us at our 49th annual symposium for a half day of presentations and exhibits featuring the latest technology development and products and services in the Biotechnology field.  Attendees will hear from scientists and chemical engineers about novel biomaterials, facility design, process control strategies and more as we bring together people from Bay Area industries such as Biotechnology, Refineries, Biofuels, Biomaterials, and more. The event will also include an Exhibit Floor where you will have the opportunity to meet with key industry suppliers as they showcase exiting new products and services. Our intimate setting allows you full access to speakers and exhibitors. We expect approximately 100-125 Chemical Engineers in attendance from companies and academic institutions across the Bay Area. We hope you will join us!
     
    Invited Speakers
    *      Dr. Matthew Croughan, Keck Graduate Institute (Keynote Speaker) –  ‘ Therapeutic Proteins, Specialty Chemicals, and Biofuels:  The Past, Present, and Future of Biofactories’
    *      Dr. Jens Vogel, Bayer Healthcare LLC – ‘ Targeted Innovation in Bioprocessing’
    *      Dr. Alan Fuchs, University of Nevada, Reno – ‘ Multifunctional Materials for Cancer Therapy’
    *      Jeff Tarter, Integrated Engineering Services – ‘ California Code Regulations for Biofactories’
    *      Franklin Lu, Genentech, Inc. – ‘ Dynamic Feeding via Automated Sampling for High Productivity Cell Culture Process’
    *      Dr. Milan Tomic, XOMA – ‘ Drug Development and Biodefense’
     
    Exhibitors Include
     
    * Coker Pump & Equipment Company                   * Optimal Biotech Group, LLC
    * Pall Life Sciences                                                    * Avantor Performance Materials                                
    * Life Technologies                                                    * Purolator - PecoFacet                              
    * Alfa Laval                                                                   * EMD Millipore
    * Commissioning Agents, Inc                                  * Bug Lab
    UC Berkeley Extension 
     
    Admission
    AIChE Members $65
    Non-Members $75
    Students and Retired $50
    Vendor Tables $250

    Register today at    http://www.regonline.com/a_look_into_the_future_of_biofactories

    About HSLordships:   www.hslordships.com

     

  • Recognizing Excellent Chemical Engineering Graduates

    Join us March 24, 2011 at our Awards Dinner Meeting at Pyramid Alehouse in Berkeley, CA to congratulate our 2011 winners!

     

  • Seminars & Workshops

    How would you like to improve your career? Get information about seminars and workshops by clicking on "Careers & Education."

    AIChE Norcal has teamed up with the Silicon Valley and San Francisco chapters of ACS to offer Interview Workshops to area college students. Read more and volunteer.

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