Professional organizations are great resources to keep on your radar as an emerging professional. Professional organizations typically consist of groups within the same profession who get together to network and enhance the standards of the profession. Some organizations host conferences, publish journals, provide platforms to discuss policies that impact the profession, and continuing education opportunities like webinars and certification programs. Generally, professional organizations require a paid membership to join. Most offer a student membership at a lower rate.
Below, we highlight several that might be of interest to those studying chemical and biomolecular engineering.