The 2025 AIChE^® Annual Meeting unites academic and industry researchers at all career stages seeking innovation and professional development. Connect with a diverse audience to gain insights on the latest research, network with experts, and advance your career.

Join us and explore the workshop on innovation in chemical processing – RAPID Advanced Manufacturing Workshop on Nov 3 at 1-3pm.

RAPID is hosting an interactive event for attendees interested in Chemical Processing and Advanced Manufacturing. This event features a guest panel with a Q&A session and hands-on activities focused on problem solving, collaboration, and innovative strategic thinking. With comprehensive experience in investment capital and funding ventures, entrepreneurship and innovation, academic research and teaching, and industry and technical expertise, the accomplished panelists share their insights on fostering an Advanced Manufacturing and Chemical Process Innovation Ecosystem.

Panelists: Selen Cremaschi, Auburn University; Anil Saxena, Evonik; Stephen Socolof, Tech Council Ventures; Jake Sweed, Integrated Dynamics.

This event is designed and facilitated by RAPID team members Julia Faeth and Natalie O’Neil.

Julia obtained a Ph.D. in chemical engineering from the University of Michigan and brings years of technical and industry expertise in research, development, innovation, and cross-functional project management.

Natalie O’Neil, M.A., M.Ed. is an accomplished educational leader, consultant, and Certified Google Innovator, skilled in learning, technology, and design optimization, personal, professional and organizational development, and strategic innovation, transformation, and implementation.

For virtual attendees, this event will be accessible virtually.