MIT Chemical Engineering (ChemE) 5.3

Chemical engineering is among the disciplines that were truly incubated and created at MIT. From the Institute’s earliest days, its engineers were investigating the transformation of molecules into processes and products by chemical and biological means. Many of Course X’s earliest advances concerned the petrochemical industry, but chemical engineering research has come to affect nearly every facet of modern life.

Today, Chemical Engineering at MIT explores a broad spectrum of chemical, biological, materials, and energy applications. Course X graduates pursue careers as academics, entrepreneurs, and practicing engineers. The emphasis on molecular engineering continues to play a central role in emerging technologies, including health science and alternative energy.