Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering / UMass Amherst

Learn about plastic pollution from an expert in the field.

Earn college credit this summer with Anna Marie LaChance's online course on plastic—what it is, how to actually recycle it, and what it says about us!

https://www.thatannamarie.com/plastic

Congratulations Matt!

Congratulations to Dr. Matt Langer on having been awarded the 2026 Dean’s Outstanding Student Support Award in the Riccio College of Engineering, UMass Amherst! If you're thinking of coming to UMass… | Sarah Perry Congratulations to Dr. Matt Langer on having been awarded the 2026 Dean’s Outstanding Student Support Award in the Riccio College of Engineering, UMass Amherst! If you're thinking of coming to UMass Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering as an undergraduate, the advising support and perspective tha...

This Friday, it's oure first Research Day Symposium. Find out more here:

https://r.bai.group/umass-cbe-research-day/

RASPA workship, June 16 - June 19!

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We are very sad to report that a long time member of our Industrial Advisory Board, Jim Beilstein, has passed away. We will miss him.

AIChE is deeply saddened to share the passing of James R. Beilstein, a dedicated leader, volunteer, and Fellow of the Institute.

Jim served on the AIChE Board of Directors from 2022–2024 and became an AIChE Fellow in 2023 in recognition of his significant contributions to the profession and to AIChE. Throughout his career and volunteer service, Jim brought a thoughtful, strategic perspective and a deep commitment to advancing chemical engineering across manufacturing, sustainability, management, and technology.

He was actively engaged across many parts of the AIChE community, including the Central Ohio Local Section, Virtual Local Section, Institute for Sustainability, Management Division, Computing & Systems Technology Division, and the Advanced Manufacturing and Processing Society.

Jim will be remembered for his leadership, mentorship, and dedication to strengthening both the profession and the people within it. Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and colleagues during this difficult time.

Add some well being to your semester, two 1-credit courses to consider!

https://www.umass.edu/student-life/thrive/wellbeing-curriculum

Chao Zhao Wins Prestigious Award from the American Institute of Chemical Engineers : Riccio College of Engineering : UMass Amherst Zhao receives the AIChE Composites Area Mid-Career Professorship Award, which honors “field-shaping scholarship,” among other meaningful accomplishments.

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Our furry friends are back! Join us this Wednesday 12/3 to forget the ruff stuff and have a paws-itive time 🐾

Wondering where our faculty have been this week?