Committees

We have five committees that you are able to join this year. The following are short descriptions of what each committee will be doing! In order to be on a committee, you do need to be a paying member of our AIChE student chapter. The deadline for applications is Friday, September 24th at 11:59 pm. Please apply and get involved!

External Committee

Committee Size: 7 - 10 Members
Time Commitment: 1 hr weekly meetings, ~1-2 hr action items
Application Link: Check back in the Fall
VP Contact Info: Alexi Bowket, external.aichetamu@gmail.com

Members of the External Committee will take an active role in planning and executing the 5th annual ChemE Conference, various chapter outreach events, and pioneering the first ever K-12 Outreach Program! Members will work in a collaborative environment to accomplish weekly action items that will work towards our overall goal of connecting our chapter to other student chapters and to our community.

Internal Committee

Committee Size: 7 - 8 Members
Time Commitment: 1.5 hours per week
Application Link: Check back in the Fall
VP Contact Info: Danni Zamora, internal.vp.aichetamu@gmail.com

Committee members are expected to attend a weekly meeting to plan monthly events, as well as attend the meetings we plan. Some of the major things we will plan are Spring Social (January) and the JEB Gala (April) - but we have the opportunity to get creative and plan whatever we want!

Programs Committee

Committee Size: 6 - 8 Members
Time Commitment: ~4 hours/week
Application Link: Check back in the Fall
VP Contact Info: Coby Scrudder, programs.aichetamu@gmail.com

The programs committee is in charge of running the General Meetings and Lunch & Learns. This includes picking the food and coordinating all of the moving pieces such as members, company reps, and anyone else attending the meeting. The programs committee is a great way to build leadership experience while working on a high-preformance team.

Be-a-ChemE Committee

Committee Size: 5 - 7 Members
Time Commitment: 2 - 3 hours/week
Application Link: https://shorturl.at/GqtGT
VP Contact Info: Cynthia Anderson, cynthianderson1@tamu.edu

The Be-a-ChemE Committee is responsible for organizing and facilitating Be-a-ChemE events, which are educational programs designed to introduce middle school students in the College Station area to the field of chemical engineering. Committee members are expected to participate in the planning, coordination, and execution of these events, ensuring an engaging and informative experience for students. Through hands-on activities, demonstrations, and discussions, these programs aim to inspire the next generation of engineers by showcasing the diverse applications and opportunities within chemical engineering.

Community Service Committee

Committee Size: 5 - 7 Members
Time Commitment: 1 - 2 hrs/week
Application Link: Check back in the Fall
Chair Contact Info: Cynthia Anderson, communityservice.aiche@gmail.com

The Community Service Committee is dedicated to organizing meaningful volunteer opportunities for AIChE members to give back to the community. Our events provide members with a chance to make a positive impact while fostering camaraderie and service-oriented leadership. Typical events include blood drives, Kyle Field cleanup, and participation in The Big Event, among others. The committee also has the flexibility to introduce new initiatives that align with our mission of community engagement and service.