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Mission, Vision and Values

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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.

CONTRIBUTING TO THE COMMON GOOD

All of our values are underscored by a commitment to addressing problems of scientific and technological importance to the people of the State of Michigan, the country, and the world. We seek to educate students to be “leaders and best” in chemical engineering, who will contribute to the growth and welfare of the State of Michigan and beyond. 

Image: Rhonda Jack, U-M 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.

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.

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.

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