Chemical Engineering

 

Winter 2008 Leadership Seminar Series (CHEM E 498)

Time and Location
2:30 p.m. to 3:20 p.m. Wednesdays
Benson Hall 115
Followed by reception in Benson Hall Lobby
 


About the Leadership Seminar Series

Jill SeeberghThe Leadership Seminar Series provides a forum for industrial, academic, and government leaders to share their expertise and insights with undergraduate and graduate students. Speakers and students will have an opportunity to discuss topics related to leadership in the chemical engineering profession including career planning, management skills, interpersonal skills, entrepreneurship, ethics, and strategic decisions.

This seminar is intended for current and prospective students of chemical engineering.  There will be ample time for Q&A from students.  After each seminar, students can meet with the speaker at a reception in the lobby of Benson Hall.  Refreshments will be provided.

Schedule of Speakers (last updated 02/05/08)
Select TALK/BIO for program details.

Date
Title
Speaker
Description
Presentation
Jan. 9
"More Tales from the Edge of Chemical Engineering"

Barry Wise
(BS '82, MS '87, PhD '91)

Chief executive officer
Eigenvector Research Wenatchee, WA

Wise Abstract
NA
Jan. 16
"From Big Oil to Biotech: Common Skills from Chemical Engineering"

Matt Bernards
(BS '01, MS '07)

Research assistant University of Washington

Former assistant engineer
VECO Pacific
Bellingham, WA

Bernards Abstract
NA
Jan. 23
"Adventures in Electrochemical Engineering Research and Development"
Ted Beck
(BS '49, MS '50, PhD '52)

Retired president Electrochemcial Technology Corp.
Beck Abstract
NA
Jan. 30
"With a UW ChemE Education, Make and Follow the Opportunities"
Lyle Asplin
(BS '59, MS '61)

Retired senior staff facilities engineer
Shell Oil Company
Beck Abstract
NA
Feb. 6
"Chemical Engineering:
A Diverse Profession"
Jill Seebergh
(PhD '95)

Associate technical fellow
The Boeing Company
Beck Abstract

PowerPoint
presentation
available soon

Feb. 13
“Exploring the ‘Wild West’ of the Energy Frontier: Powering Your Career through Chemical Engineering”
Karen Fleckner
(BS '99)

Chief executive officer
Nu Element, Inc.
Tacoma, WA
Beck Abstract
NA
Feb. 20
"Globalization of the Chemical Industry, Alternative Uses for an Engineering Degree and How People in New York May Affect Your Future"
Mark Lawrence
(BS '94)

Solus LP
New York, NY
Beck Abstract
NA
Feb. 27
"Legal Issues in the Chemical Profession: Regulations, Intellectual Property, and Public Opinion"
James McClain
(BS '61)

Partner
Emeritus Brown, Martin, Haller & McClain
Poway, CA
Beck Abstract


James McClain's CV

Legal Issues
Expert Witnesses
Legal Specialty Areas
Law School - Law Practice

Mar. 5
“Chemical Engineering: Toolset for Leadership Success”
Mary Armstrong
(BS '79)

Vice president of Environment, Health & Safety
The Boeing Company
Beck Abstract
NA
Mar. 12
“Value of a Chemical Engineering Degree for a Non-Practicing Engineer”
Charles Matthaei
(BS '43)

Chairman
Roman Meal Co.
Tacoma, WA
Beck Abstract
NA


Recommended Preparation
The course is intended for undergraduate and graduate students of chemical engineering.

Class Assignments and Grading
The class will be graded credit/no credit.  Attendance is required at all class meetings; only excused absences will be permitted.  An excused absence must be approved by the instructor prior to the missed class.

Engineering Elective Credit
This class counts as an engineering elective credit.

Instructor
Prof. Eric M. Stuve
Office: Benson 105
e-mail: stuve@u.washington.edu
Phone: 206-543-0156
Fax:     206-543-3778
Lyle Asplin, left and Eric Stuve, right.