Overview

Are you looking to expand your professional network, discover new opportunities, and share your experience and expertise with other chemical engineers? Look no further! Our virtual networking event is the perfect opportunity for you to connect with like-minded professionals and build lasting relationships.

During the event, you'll have the chance to meet and interact with other chemical engineers in a series of short breakout sessions. You'll be paired with a new partner in each session, giving you the opportunity to make multiple new connections and learn from a diverse group of professionals. By the end of the hour, you'll have made 5-10 new connections, gained valuable insights, and had some fun!

We're hoping to have a diverse mix of individuals at different stages in their careers. As this is our first event of this type, numbers will be limited, so sign up early!

Please come prepared with questions. Some suggested topics are:

• Sharing of career paths and gaining new ideas for career progression
• What's the best career advice you've received and would like to share?
• Are you stuck on something that a group of like-minded chemical engineers could help with?
• What do you wish you'd known earlier in your career that might help someone else now!

Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to grow your network and advance your career. Register now and join us for an unforgettable virtual networking experience!

Speaker 

Kelda Bratley

Kelda is one of the founders of the USA and Canada member group and is a Fellow of the IChemE with 28 years experience. She started her career as an engineering consultant in the UK (with Atkins, now Kent) and moved to Houston, TX in 2004 to start a process engineering service line. After building a successful team, she pivoted back towards a technical career and joined bp in 2011. After several years as a subject matter expert and technical advisor, she now works in hydrogen technology management. Throughout her career, she has always made strong connections that have served her well from a career management perspective and now has a passion for mentoring others.

The material presented in this webinar has not been peer-reviewed. Any opinions are the presenter's own and do not necessarily represent those of IChemE or the USA and Canada Member Group. The information is given in good faith but without any liability on the part of IChemE.

Time

12:00–13:00 CST.

Software

The presentation will be delivered via Microsoft Teams. We recommend downloading the app from the Microsoft website, rather than using the web portal.

You are advised to join the webinar at least ten minutes before the scheduled start time, to allow for your computer to connect.