We believe chemical engineers have a critical role to play in driving human excellence and developing equitable engineering solutions to overcome society’s greatest and most complex challenges.

Rhonda Jack, ChE PhD Student, creates a cancer cell detection device in the NCRC on the North Campus of the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, MI on January 20, 2017.

Mission and Values

OUR MISSION

Michigan Chemical Engineering serves the common good through groundbreaking research and educating engineers whose empathy, insight, and knowledge enable them to translate ideas and discoveries into equitable engineering solutions.

We innovate methods to organize matter and design processes to enhance the environment, use energy more responsibly and affordably, detect, prevent and treat disease; and propagate these innovations to our students and the world.

OUR STRATEGIC VISION FOR RESEARCH

Technology has never changed faster nor had more potential for a positive impact on our world than today. The implications of this rapid change and the opportunities it holds for chemical engineering solutions to our planet’s greatest challenges are enormous.

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OUR VALUES

Integrity »

Driving trust and accountability – we hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards in every facet of research, teaching and professional practice.

Innovation»

Changing the world through bold & progressive ideas – through our research and the students we educate, we are tackling today’s biggest challenges, from clean energy to human health, making a real difference globally.

Inclusion »

Empowering diverse voices – we value a community where everyone is welcomed, respected, and given equal opportunities to contribute,
excel and thrive.