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Fibers Fueling Real-World Change: A Chemical Engineer’s Career Story

Fibers Fueling Real-World Change: A Chemical Engineer’s Career Story

Chemical Engineering, Industry

When you think of chemical engineering, do you picture someone in a lab coat mixing chemicals? Jessica Vigneault, a 2006 graduate of the University of Maine Pulp and Paper Foundation (UMPPF), is here to change that perception. As the operations manager at TimberHP,...
What is Chemical Engineering, Really?

What is Chemical Engineering, Really?

Academics, Chemical Engineering, Industry

When it comes to understanding engineering disciplines, chemical engineering often finds itself shrouded in misconceptions. At UMaine Pulp and Paper Foundation, we don’t shy away from addressing these misconceptions head on. Chemical engineers are in high demand and...
5 Ways to Explore Careers in Engineering with UMPPF

5 Ways to Explore Careers in Engineering with UMPPF

Chemical Engineering, Industry

When choosing your degree and future career path, you want to be sure: sure that the subject matter excites you, sure that it will connect you with like-minded peers, and sure that there will be plenty of job opportunities after graduation. That’s why we put so much...
Talking to Alums About: Alternative Career Paths in Pulp and Paper

Talking to Alums About: Alternative Career Paths in Pulp and Paper

Alumni Questionnaire, Chemical Engineering

Many UMPPF students work co-op positions in pulp or paper mills and production facilities while they’re still in college. But what if you’re interested in pursuing something a little…different? We’ve got these opportunities too! The truth is, the pulp and paper...
A Senior’s Look Back: Chemical Engineers

A Senior’s Look Back: Chemical Engineers

Academics, Alumni Questionnaire, Campus Life, Chemical Engineering, Questionnaire, Student Life, Student Questionnaires

Wish you could hear from engineering students about their college experiences? You’re in luck! We recently talked to four graduating seniors to get the answers you’re looking for. They shared about college life, their experiences with the UMPPF, and their engineering...
Get A Real Job: Chemical Engineering

Get A Real Job: Chemical Engineering

Chemical Engineering, Get A Real Job, Industry

Want to go into chemical engineering but not sure where it’ll take you? First, let’s talk about what chemical engineers do. Chemical engineers apply the principles of math and science to solve problems with products or processes, usually in an industrial setting. They...

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