Chemical engineers are involved in almost every industrial process in our society. They design, develop, build, operate, improve and discover industrial processes that involve change in chemical composition, physical nature or energy content of materials. Chemical engineers are also heavily involved in environmental issues.<br><br>Chemical engineering has a major impact on daily life, from the production of the cereal we eat in the morning to the toothpaste we use at night, as well as helping supply the fuel for our cars and furnaces and the electricity we use for lighting.<br>As a chemical engineering student at WMU, you will have the opportunity to participate in hands-on projects with local industry, qualify for our departmental scholarships, and become a member of the Sunseeker solar racing team. WMU's College of Engineering and Applied Sciences also has more than 25 student organizations open to you, including the Chemical Engineering Club, Engineers Without Borders and Society of Women Engineers.