Are you wondering what chemical engineering is all about?
Chemical Engineering is a dynamic discipline reshaping the world for the better! The
transformation of raw materials to valuable products and energy - at a scale large enough to benefit human society - is the essence of chemical engineering.
Chemical engineering is the discipline best poised to advance UN Sustainable Development Goals. Chemical engineering can be applied in a multitude of fields. In fact every product we use in society from cars, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, batteries, and even beer and wine has chemical engineering involved in some part of its life cycle.
Check out the below videos to learn more about chemical engineering.
Wondering what chemical engineering is? Check out this video!
Wondering what chemical engineering is? Let's hear from our professors!
Computers and Chemical Engineering
Do you like working on computers? Do you enjoy computer programming? Are you interested in AI, machine learning, simulations or automation?
Did you know these techniques are used in chemical engineering to create sustainable processes?
For example, how do we make clothes, food, energy, and fuels that don’t harm the planet? Computational tools and AI are at the center of making that a reality.
In chemical engineering, you can learn how to use these tools for practical real-world applications to make an impact on the world and society.
In our department, one of our strengths is we have a group of researchers who specialize in using these tools that we call process systems engineering.
In your undergraduate degree, if you are interested in working with computers to solve complex problems you can specialize in Chemical Process Modelling, Optimization and Control Specialization
Taylor Roth shares her experience in our undergraduate program doing a computer-focused specialization in chemical engineering.
Every day is an adventure. This is the motto that I live my life by. Every single course was different and that allowed me to be surprised by the content that I was learning every day. I love to work with people and this field is one of the most social fields of engineering. It allowed me to interact with people and combine the technical aspects of engineering.
First-year students are immersed in two engaging Studio Design Courses
Check out this lab tour video of our state-of-the-art undergraduate labs
An exciting part of a chemical engineering undergraduate student journey is the creation of a Capstone Project in fourth-year. Students take the theory learned in the classroom and practical experience gained through co-op employment [work terms], and put it together to develop an idea that's that's own. Check out the video of a Capstone team describing their award winning Capstone Design Project.
Watch the videos below to hear what our students say about studying chemical engineering and University of Waterloo's renowned co-op program. Our students graduate with up to two years of relevant, paid work experience.
Rachel Blanchard shares her UWaterloo Chemical Engineering journey: from undergraduate to MASc student.
Tolu Mohammed shares his experience in our undergraduate program.
Are you wondering where this journey might take you? Read about some of the places our graduates work.
We love to engage with and have fun with our students!
Water balloon fight with students and faculty on the lawn of E6
Student team collaborating to design soap
Students enjoying hot dogs with their profs at Eng Day
Our fourth-year students at their Capstone Design Symposium
Students chatting with their professor in a Studio Design course
Students having a blast getting "purpled" on Eng Day
A winning student design team at a competition in Paris, France
Students having fun at a three-legged race as part of an amazing race
Students enjoying snacks and fun at a game day
Students celebrating at Grad Toast
Having fun making soap in our first-year studio design course
Eng Ambassadors at orientation
