Chemical Engineering BS - Academic Experience

School of Engineering and Applied Sciences students have numerous opportunities to participate in research, experiential learning programs, student clubs and organizations, and extracurricular activities that complement and enhance their educational experience.

SEAS Experiential Learning Programs (ELP) help students gain engineering experience that complements the classroom. A major focus is hands-on projects sourced from industry and the community, and self-defined projects. The ELP continuum includes 4 major elements: Tinkering, Intramurals, Internships/Co-Ops and Senior Design.

Students should participate in work experience classes and research opportunities. Independent study, internships, and co-op experiences are available. Students can obtain internships and job experiences through UB's Career Services. The Experiential Learning Network (ELN) is a clearing house for undergraduate research opportunities.

Occasionally, information regarding opportunities may be distributed via the departmental listserv. In many cases, students can receive academic credit for their work experiences by participating in CE 496 Internship/Practicum.

Co-op experiences can be pursued in chemical engineering without excessively delaying graduation (requiring just one extra semester) by taking key courses that are offered remotely. Additional details about co-op options are available at the department web site.

Engineering today is a global profession. Students can pursue educational opportunities in other countries while maintaining their course of study and timeline to graduation. A summer Engineering Study Abroad Program provides students with the opportunity to travel with a UB faculty member to Troyes, France. Other engineering specific opportunities include Sustainability in Costa Rica, Automotive Engineering in Darmstadt, Germany, and Stem Communication in Swansea, UK. UB is also a member of Global E, an exchange program for engineering students. All programs are run by UB Study Abroad Programs.

The School of Engineering and Applied Sciences has more than thirty engineering clubs and organizations. These clubs focus on many different facets of the engineering field and allow students to gain hands-on experience of the material they learn in the classroom. In addition to networking with professors and professionals, engineering clubs actively carry out research projects, compete in competitions throughout the nation, and participate in community events. Student club members also attend both regional and national conferences.

The student chapter of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) is active. Participants organize a range of social and academic activities involving students and faculty. Some students participate in the national Chem-E-Car competition, traveling to the section meets as well as the Annual Meeting of the AIChE.

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School of Engineering and Applied Sciences students regularly receive accolades for their research activities, participation in national competitions, design projects, internships and more. They participate in the Chi Epsilon and Tau Beta Pi honor societies, and are frequent recipients of nationally-competitive scholarships and awards.

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