Chemical Engineering

Developing your Chemical Engineering career?

Chemical engineering research takes place within a highly collaborative cross-disciplinary research atmosphere. The Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, Arts & Sciences and Agriculture, Food and Environment are within a 10-minute walk of the College of Engineering.

Our faculty members also conduct research with the Center for Applied Energy Research, a nationally recognized leader in renewable energy solutions, as well as the Center of Membrane Sciences, UK Superfund Research Center, Center for Pharmaceutical Research and Innovation and the Center for Clinical and Translational Science.

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The Value of a Co-op and What Does That Even Mean?

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Published on January 3, 2025

Coming to college can be a daunting task for any student. When you consider all the factors one has to consider, location, size of school, does it have my major, what is my major, who will I room with, and …

By Zach Fuqua

Conceptual Skills: Definition, Examples, and How to Use Them on Your Resume

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Published on August 4, 2024

You might have read the headline of this article and wondered, “what is a conceptual skill—and do I have them already?” Chances are, you do—it’s just a matter of practicing them and highlighting them in your professional life. Conceptual skills …

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Day of the week	Career & Co-op Center Hours	Career Peer Drop-In Hours (Fall 2024)
Monday	9:00 AM - 5:00 PM	9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday	9:00 AM - 5:00 PM	9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday	9:00 AM - 5:00 PM	9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday	9:00 AM - 5:00 PM	9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Developing your Chemical Engineering career?