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| Friday, September 17, 2004 REGISTRATION: 8:00 – 9:00 AM * * Early registration will also be available on Friday, September 16th from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm in Benson Hall. MORNING SESSION: 9:00 - 11:30 AM Welcome! A Century of Education and Scholarship at the University of Washington, Today's Research, Tomorrow's Possibilities Alumni Panel Discussion A lively panel discussion, moderated by Weyerhaeuser CEO Steve Rogel, will include topics such as:
Alumni from across the decades will share their stories since graduation, offer insight and advise to the department, and engage the audience in an interactive discussion about the optimal future direction of chemical engineering education. LUNCH: 12:00 - 2:00 PM Frontiers in Chemical Engineering Education:
There have been no major changes in the chemical engineering undergraduate curriculum in over forty years. Yet, major shifts have occurred in the basic molecular science(s) that underlie our discipline, in the career paths that our graduates pursue, and in the structure of the petrochemical industry. This talk describes a collective vision of the exciting future of chemical engineering education synthesized by a broad group of chemical engineering faculty from around the US.AFTERNOON SESSION: 2:20 - 4:20 PM Head back to unit ops, meet our current professors and students, and learn about the latest developments and projects. Our research spans the full spectrum - from molecular level, fundamental research, to applied research for end-use products. BiotechnologySustainable Energy Nanotechnology Simulation EVENING GATHERING: 6:00 - 9:00 PM It’s not Hollywood, it’s better!
You’ll enjoy stunning sunset views of Puget Sound and the Olympic mountains from this gorgeous waterfront venue, located along Seattle's scenic Shilshole Bay. Relax, unwind, and visit with old friends and new while enjoying cocktails and delicious Northwest cuisine…and a few surprises!
| Saturday, September 18, 2004 BRUNCH: 10:00 - 12:30 Pre-game fun! An inside tailgate party, this hearty brunch will gear you up for the game, or whatever you have planned for the day. Also, you’ll have the opportunity to meet some of our graduate students and browse through a marketplace of Chemical Engineering student projects. SATURDAY OPTIONS: See what’s new on our beautiful campus! Presented by the UW Visitor’s Center, 12:30 pm UW vs. UCLA Limited group tickets are available for purchase. To reserve your Individual tickets also available by calling (206) 543-2200 or visiting www.gohuskies.com | |||||
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