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Chemical
Role Model(s)
Examples:
Chemical engineers work for a variety of companies that use chemicals to manufacture things we use everyday.
Chemical Engineers are involved in:
- Developing unscratchable plastics for PlayStation or Nintendo game systems
- Creating fade resistant dyes for jeans and clothing
- Inventing new dyes to color toothpaste
- Analyzing materials for sports equipment
- Making sure that factories don't pollute our water, soil or air
In your community:
Aboriginal peoples have a long history of using chemical processes to support life in the community. Tanning hides, dying materials, preserving foods are all good examples of chemical engineering.
As a chemical engineer you could look at ways traditional practice might be used to develop economic ventures for your community. You might also work within a local manufacturing firm to ensure its processes do no harm to the environment.
Aptitude:
If you like...
- Problem solving
- Being creative
- Inventing new things
- Making discoveries
- Chemistry
- Helping others
...you might enjoy Chemical Engineering
Universities:
Chemical engineering is a four-year program. If you want to study chemical engineering you can go to the following universities:
- University of Alberta
- University of British Columbia
- University of Calgary
- Lakehead University
- Université Laval
- McGill University
- McMaster University
- University of New Brunswick
- Dalhousie University
- University of Ottawa
- École Polytechnique
- Université de Québec à Trois Rivières
- University of Manitoba
- Queen's University
- Royal Military College
- Ryerson University
- University of Saskatchewan
- Université de Sherbrooke
- University of Toronto
- University of Waterloo
- University of Western Ontario