Brenda P.

Baca
Pd.12th
What is Chemical Engineering?
Chemical engineering is related to fuel combustion and energy
systems. Chemical engineers are involved with new developments
in medicine, biotechnology, microelectronics, advanced materials,
energy, consumer products, manufacturing, and environmental
solutions. Chemical engineers design and operate equipment and
processes that bring about a change to physical matter (solids,
liquids, and gases).


Working Conditions
Some Chemical Engineers may work in the manufacturing
industry (manufacturing plants), and laboratories
(researching and conducting tests).

They work a regular 8 to 9-hour workday, and 40 to 50-
hour workweek (evening and weekend work is rare but may
be required in emergencies).

Chemical Engineering is a safe career, though
engineers may occasionally have to work with
hazardous chemicals. The risk of injury is low.
Engineers who work in manufacturing plants may have
to deal with elevated noise levels, and wear steel-toed
boots and safety helmets while on the factory floor.

Earnings
Chemical engineers in the United States make approximately $85,000.
Most people in this field earn between $54,000 and $130,000 a year.
Highly trained specialists with lots of experience and senior-level
managers can earn more than $130,000 a year.

. For example, starting salaries for those with bachelors degrees in
chemical engineering average about $65,000 a year (those with a masters
degree or PhD typically earn more). As engineers gain experience their
yearly incomes rises.


Full-time chemical engineers also typically receive benefits in addition to their
salaries. Benefits usually include paid vacation time, paid sick leave, health
insurance, and pension plan contributions. Some employers also provide extra
benefits, such as the use of a company car or performance-based bonuses.
Texas earnings to another state
Level of experience Hourly Annual
Entry Wage $38.74 $80,570
Median Wage $51.21 $106,510
Experienced Wage $65.29 $135,800
Texas:
Level of experience Hourly Annual
Entry Wage $37.34 $77,670
Median Wage $44.97 $93,540
Experienced Wage $54.41 $113,170
Massachusetts:
Education
High school students interested in chemical engineering should take
courses in Chemistry, Biology, Math, Physics, and English.
A bachelors degree in chemical engineering is the minimum
educational needed to work in this field. Although there is work for
those with just a bachelors degree, a masters degree or PhD offers
you a higher position than those with just a bachelors.

Undergraduate programs in chemical engineering introduce students
to subjects such as process control, fluid mechanics, heat transfer,
separation processes, reactor design, and thermodynamics. Those
interested in owning their own company ,management positions often
take business administration courses leading to a Master of Business
Administration (MBA) degree.

Related Careers
Chemist- Those working with
chemistry
Chemical engineering tech- Those who usually assist the
chemical engineers and usually work in the factories
Biomedical Engineer- Those who make
equipment for the hospitals
Petroleum Engineer- Those working with oil
and making it cleaner
Nuclear Engineer- Those inventing nuclear
products
Interviews for Chemical Engineering

What do you like ?
-I would have to say it would be the varietythe variety of people, projects, and locations
that I get to go to, all with an underlying problem. And I get to apply engineering
principles to solve their problems . These can be problems, technical, with equipment or
with people. Its very interesting. As a consultant, I dont get involved in the politics as
much as an inside person or inside employee. So its good to work with a variety of
projects and locations and all the solutions that I get to provide.
What do you dislike?
-I have to say what I dislike most about working for and with engineers is the lack of
communication. This could be communication about when theyll be at a project site, or
communication about career goals. We have people that leave, not for money, but because
theyre not getting assigned projects that theyre looking for. And all they had to do was
ask. So I believe that communication is one of the problems that I have with working with
engineers. They dont communicate.
How do you feel about your job?
I really enjoy my job and Im glad I took that step towards Chemical Engineering



Why did I choose this Career?
Since I was a child Ive always wanted to become a
Chemical Engineer. Chemical Engineering is
something that I see myself doing in the future. I
enjoy science as well as making and inventing
things. I want to continue my goal and hopefully
when I have received enough experience Ill be able
to open up my own company.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
(MIT )








Massachusetts Institute of Technology is the
college that I want to attend. It is rated in the
top 10 for best chemical engineering schools.
School type and mailing address-
Mailing address-
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
77 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02139
School type-
University
Private - Nonprofit
Coeducational
Entrance Requirements and Application
Deadlines-
Entrance requirements
High school diploma or equivalent- is not required
International Baccalaureate- is accepted.
Written essay or personal statement -required
SAT, ACT or TOEFL. -Two SAT II Subject tests:
one in Math and one in Science required
Letter(s) of recommendation- 2required
Transcript of high school record- required
Interview- recommended

Application Deadlines-
January 1
Tuition for Undergraduate-


Estimated
Expenses:
Undergrad
uate
Tuition Fees Books
Room/Boar
d
Total
Overall $40,460 $272 $1,050 $11,775 $53,557


53,557
* 4

Four years of college at
MIT would cost
$214,228
Financial Aid
MIT gives financial aid to those who are in
need of financial support. They will provide
help with things the student cannot pay for and
will work with what you have.
Scholarships offered-
If youre interested in receiving an MIT scholarship for undergraduate
study you can receive a Class scholarship, Club scholarship, Memorial
scholarship.

Club scholarship- MIT Club Of Delaware Valley Fund
Gifts to provide support for the Science and Engineering Program for Middle and High School
Teachers for teachers nominated by the MIT Club of Delaware.

Class scholarship-Class of 2006 Student Life Scholarship Fund
Gifts support this endowed scholarship fund that is awarded to senior class members who are
significantly involved in MIT student life. The fund supported three students since its creation, and
currently supports one student each year.

Memorial scholarship-Francis E. Low Memorial Fund
To provide undergraduate scholarship support.


Enrollment
Enrollment Numbers Total
Undergraduate Students 4,384
Full-Time Students 10,696
Part-Time Students 198
Facilities and Services
Individual career counseling/planning is
available to all undergraduates
Group career counseling/planning is
available to all undergraduates
On-campus employer recruitment is available
to all undergraduates
Job bank
Job fairs
Job interview
Career library
Resume preparation
Career/interest testing
Interview workshops, alumni network, job
shadowing, graduate/professional school
advising, career information database
Computer Facilities
There are 1,100 computers available for student
use on campus. There is at least one staffed
computer lab on campus that is available to the
students.
There is a campus - wide computer network.
This network can be accessed from residence
rooms. This network can be accessed off
campus.


Medical Services
Counseling /
psychological services
Career counseling
Child daycare facilities
Services for students
with disabilities
Campus employment
opportunities
Exercise/wellness
program
Grant writing training
Low-cost health
insurance
International student
services
Free psychological
counseling
Campus safety program
Teacher training
Writing training
Majors offered
Biomedical Engineering- Engineering involved
with hospital instruments


Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering-
Closes to Chemical Engineering

Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical
Space Engineering-Study of space and the
instruments involved



Why I chose MIT?
Since I was a child Ive always wanted to become
a Chemical Engineer. Once I was in third grade I
started looking at collages that were best for
Chemical Engineering and MIT happened to be
the best. Since then Ive been determined to
follow my dreams and goals to get accepted into
MIT so that I can hopefully open my own
Chemical Engineering Company in the future. I
know MIT can make that dream come true as
well as myself.
Other facts about MIT
Although MIT is known for its Academics the University still
offers tons of sports and activities such as the Society of
Women Engineers, a student run radio station, and even its
own television station which are all run by students. MIT is
known for the best Engineering school . They even say its
harder to get into MIT than Stanford and Yale!