William Evanko

The American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) is a professional society with over 60,000 members in more than 110 countries. The private company is based in New York, NY, and has subsidiaries in the United States. AIChE offers various programs, including e-learning, webinars, and career advancement, to help chemical engineers at every career juncture bridge the skills gap created by the rush of technology, changing work styles, and unprecedented societal needs. Founded in 1908, AIChE is a focal point for information exchange on the frontiers of chemical engineering research in areas such as energy, sustainability, biological and environmental engineering, nanotechnology, and chemical plant safety and security.

Dow Silicones Corp. engages in the provision of silicones products and solutions. Its silicon-based materials are used in products and applications of sectors including electronics, automotive, construction, textiles, and healthcare. The company was founded in 1943 and is headquartered in Midland, MI.

Roche Colorado Corp. manufactures peptides for commercial pharmaceutical use. It also manufactures drugs such as the anti-HIV treatments Fuzeon, Invirase, and the influenza drug Tamiflu. It also provides contract manufacturing of peptides and a protein-like compound used in pharmaceuticals. The company was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Boulder, CO.

Verdezyne, Inc. operates as an industrial biotechnology company. It designs and engineers enzymes, metabolic pathways, and microorganisms that produce target chemicals. The firm offers Biolon DDDA, Adipic acid, and Sebacic Acid. The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Carlsbad, CA.