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.

Mission, Vision and Values
OUR VISION
To be the nation’s preeminent chemical engineering department serving the common good.
OUR MISSION
Through groundbreaking research, excellence in education and exemplary leadership, Michigan Chemical Engineering seeks to improve the human condition by shaping the future of chemical engineering, and by producing “leaders & best” who translate ideas and discoveries into engineering solutions to complex, critical scientific and technological problems.
OUR VALUES

Collegiality & Inclusion »
We actively nurture a collegial, inclusive and supporting environment of openness, encouragement, and respect among faculty, staff and students.

Risk-Taking & Creativity »
We encourage bold, creative and innovative research and educational initiatives with potentially transformative outcomes. We are not afraid to fail.

Discovery, Innovation & Impact »
We seek answers to fundamental scientific questions and solutions to important technological and societal problems.

Integrity »
Integrity and ethics are paramount in all we do: in our research and education programs, self-governance, and service to the university, the profession and society.

Diversity & Collaboration »
We value diversity among our students, faculty and staff along all dimensions, and actively encourage collaboration and the sharing of multifarious views.

Excellence »
We embrace the Michigan difference through our commitment to excellence.