Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering

The mission of the chemical engineering program is to educate technological leaders by preparing them for the conception, synthesis, design, testing, scale-up, operation, control and optimization of industrial chemical processes that impact our well-being. 

As the program educational objectives, graduates of the Stevens Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical Engineering are expected to:

• Apply mathematics, science and maturity of experience to lead in the solution of complex problems in chemical engineering

• Demonstrate broad-based skills and understanding of problem solving, ethics, social awareness, safety, communication, teamwork and leadership to excel as recognized leaders in their profession

To accomplish this, the undergraduate program provides a balanced education in fundamental principles, design methodologies, and practical experiences in chemical engineering, general engineering, and physical and mathematical sciences topics through which graduates can enter and sustain lifelong professional careers of engineering innovation and creativity.

Graduates of the chemical engineering program will:

• Be recognized as innovative technical experts who demonstrate advanced understandings of the state-of-the-art in chemical engineering, as well as their professional, social, and ethical responsibilities

• Emerge as technical leaders through their own individual contributions and their abilities to work with and influence others

• Function as effective entrepreneurs who nurture innovative technologies from concept to commercialization

Qualified undergraduates may work with faculty on research projects. Many of our graduates pursue advanced study in chemical engineering, bioengineering or biomedical engineering, medicine, law, and many other fields.

By the time of graduation, chemical engineering students will have:

1. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics

2. An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors

3. An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences

4. An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts

5. An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives

6. An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions

7. An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies

8. A fundamental knowledge and an appreciation of the technology and business processes necessary to nurture new technologies from concept to commercialization