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Chemical Engineering
Bachelor’s
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Why choose a ChE degree at Trine?
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Chemical Engineering textbooks authored by faculty
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of faculty sponsor undergraduate research
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Nationally Competitive Teams
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average dept. class size
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Our students succeed, lead, and serve
Chemical Engineers solve global challenges
Chemical engineers are involved in every aspect of our lives, from the food we eat
to the medicine we take and the fuel we put into our vehicles. Chemical engineers
are well suited to tackle the current global challenges of:
• Implementing environmentally conscious options for energy and plastics
• Enabling new technologies to provide reliable supplies of food and water
• Developing targeted and accessible medicines
Resources to learn more about Chemical Engineering:
American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE): What do Chemical Engineers do?
STEM with Storm: Trine's K-5 Engineering Program
The degree: Practical experience with a personal touch
The Bachelor of Science in chemical engineering is designed to deliver a practical, hands-on, rigorous learning experience that has consistently yielded national award-winning, sought-after graduates.
Trine University's chemical engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.
Program Information
Degree
BS in Chemical Engineering
Duration
128 hours
Level
Undergraduate
Campus Location
Angola, IN
School/College
Careers in Chemical Engineering
The faculty here saw my potential and helped me shape my path. They didn’t just teach me—they listened, they guided and they made me feel like I belonged.
A BS in Chemical Engineering opens doors to a variety of career possibliities.
Chemical Engineering News
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Trine University professor elected director of AIChE’s Education Division
November 24, 2025
Amanda Malefyt, Ph.D., professor in the McKetta Department of Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering at Trine University, has been elected to serve as a director within the Education Division of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE), beginning her four-year term this month.
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Trine SWE, chemical engineering students empower girls to see themselves in STEM
November 5, 2025
Members of Trine University’s student chapter of the Society of Women Engineers (SWE), alongside faculty and students from the McKetta Department of Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering, brought hands-on science to life for more than 140 Girl Scouts during the recent STEM Expo hosted by Girl Scouts of Northern Indiana–Michiana.
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Research by Trine ChemE alumni published in academic journals
November 3, 2025
Three Trine University alumni from the McKetta Department of Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering — Natalie Crowner, Blake Trusty, and Adam Dumas — recently co-authored research published in academic journals.
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