Chemical Engineering Department

Introduction

Chemical engineers are experts in designing and analyzing products and production systems which make use of chemical, physical, and/or biological transformations of raw materials. Their education must exhibit the breadth that allows them to form a bridge from the atomic-scale nature of matter all the way to large commercial-scale operations.

Chemical engineering products range from highly specialized items such as human drug delivery devices and doped microelectronics alloys, to more directly consumer-oriented necessities such as foods, fuels, and pharmaceuticals. Traditional chemical engineering work in these and many more areas can include research, design, development, testing, sales and marketing.

The nature of chemical engineering requires work in diverse teams, consideration of the public and the environment, and continued learning and professional development after graduation. As such, it is necessary that graduates not only receive excellent technical training, but also a broad-based and forward-looking education. Bucknell's learning environment naturally fosters this combination.

Students can expect close student-faculty interaction in the classroom, as well as through our many opportunities for independent research projects. A heavy laboratory component provides considerable hands-on experience, and provides valuable links between theory and practice. The curriculum provides each student an opportunity for tailoring to their interests, which may include studying abroad, preparation for graduate study, work in specialized technical areas, or premedical training.

To learn more about Bucknell's chemical engineering program and what it has to offer, we invite you to explore these web pages and/or visit Bucknell and the College of Engineering in person. Also, at other sites you can view our formal mission statement and program educational objectives, and the Chemical Engineering fact sheet from the University's department list.