Chem-E-Car competition planned as part of AIChE regional student conference

The campus chapter of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers will host the group’s Northeast Regional Student Conference April 13-14.

The event features the regional Chem-E-Car competition, where students design, build and run model vehicles powered and controlled solely by chemical reactions, a Jeopardy-style quiz for student teams, a keynote speaker and networking workshops.

The conference takes place at various locations on campus including the Integrated Sciences Building.

The keynote speaker is Michael Sarli, a lecturer in the chemical engineering department, who will speak Sunday, April 14 at 11:45 a.m. in the Marriott Center on the 11th floor of the Campus Center.

The finals of the Chem-E-Car competition are Sunday, April 14 at 2 p.m. in the Totman Building.