The importance/role of education in chemical engineering

• Published in: Chemical engineering research & design Vol. 187; pp. 164 - 173
• Main Authors: Th, Meyer, Schaer, E., Abildskov, J., Feise, H., Glassey, J., Liauw, M., Ó’Súilleabháin, C., Wilk, M.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 01.11.2022
• Subjects: Active learning methodologies; Education; Engineering; Knowledge and skills; Learning outcomes; Life-long-learning; Engineering; Learning outcomes; Education; Active learning methodologies; Knowledge and skills; Life-long-learning

Chemical engineering as a skilled profession depends on the competencies of the individuals practicing it. Formal teaching of chemical engineering at universities only started in the 19th century. Informally, the subject has been in existence at least since Roman times. Highly skilled people have be...