MSU AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERS
MSU AIChE Symposium Day Spring 2026
Join us on April 3rd from 9:00 AM - 4:15 PM in the Union Ballroom and Lake Huron Room for Symposium Day. Get the chance to hear from MSU Professors and Graduate Students about their research, companies and their upcoming opportunities, MSU AIChE E-Board members, and connect with other MSU Chemical Engineers.
Check-in
Check-in will take place at the event when you arrive only. There are no pre-purchase tickets. On arrival, you will scan a QR code and use Cheddar Up to purchase your ticket and go to the designated desk to receive your vouchers and merchandise.
Pricing:
MSU AIChE Members - Free Entry (If dues are paid)
MSU Students - $20
Non MSU AIChE Members - $15
Speakers and Event Workers - Free Entry
Even with free entry, all guests must check in
If you are uncertain as to whether or not you have paid your dues, please contact our President (Natalie Vartabedian) at vartabe2@msu.edu
itinerary
9:00 AM
9:30 AM - 9:45 AM
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
1:15 PM - 2:00 PM
2:15 PM - 3:00 PM
3:00 PM - 3:15 PM
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Event begins / Check-in opens / Breakfast available
Keynote Speaker
First Round of Speakers and Presentations
Second Round of Speakers and Presentations
Lunch / ChemE Jeopardy
Third Round of Presentations
Fourth Round of Presentations
Closing Remarks
Career Fair
Food Details
Attendees will receive a meal voucher and event merchandise at check-in. Breakfast will be served buffet-style (first-come, first-served) in the Ballroom during the keynote presentation. We will do our best to accommodate dietary restrictions.
Lunch will be served at noon, during which the Ballroom will host a ChemE Jeopardy session, while the Lake Huron Room will remain open for networking and informal discussion. Following lunch, presentations will resume, concluding with a brief closing announcement before the career fair.
For those who need accommodations for allergies and preferences, please fill out this form so we can properly accommodate your needs.
Keynote speaker
Carl Lira
Associate Professor, part of the MSU Chemical Engineering and Materials Sciences department. Dr. Lira's research focuses on Thermodynamics of Complex Systems, Molecular Simulations, and Property Measurements. Known for his many publications, such as co-authoring Introductory Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics, a textbook used by many universities. 1991, 1998, 1999 Outstanding Professor of the Year, 1992, 2004, 2022 MSU Winthrow Teaching Excellence Award, and 2025 MSU CHEMS Johansen Crosby Lecturer. Dr. Lira has contributed significantly to the scientific community, chemical engineering, and MSU as a whole through his teaching and research. Join us on Symposium Day to have Dr. Lira begin the day as our keynote speaker.