Diversity and Inclusion

The AIChE Particle Technology Forum is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive community of highly skilled chemical engineering professionals within the environment of the Institute and profession in which all members, regardless of characteristics such as gender identity and expression, race, religion, age, physical condition, disability, sexual orientation, educational level, socioeconomic class, nationality or ethnicity, are valued and respected.”

As a global scientific and engineering society, we affirm the international principles that the responsible practice of science, free from discrimination in all of its forms, is fundamental to scientific advancement and human wellbeing, as outlined by the International Council for Science’s (ICSU) Statute 51. We also affirm our commitment to an engineering and scientific environment that facilitates the planning, execution, review and communication of engineering and scientific work with integrity, fairness, and transparency at all organizational levels. This extends to our general scientific endeavors—including our professional interactions and engagement with other engineers, scientists, students, trainees, and the general public. We recognize that harm to our profession, our scientific credibility, individual wellbeing, and society at large is caused by not doing so.

To this end, the PTF will implement the principles of diversity, inclusivity, and equity within PTF leadership and membership to build a community across the chemical enterprise. We are committed to quantifying and monitoring our diversity at least annually at the Executive Committee and reported at the general business meeting.