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C H E M I C A L & P E T R O L E U M E N G I N E E R I N
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PROFESSOR MARK
SHIFLETT’S RESEARCH
ON GREEN CHEMISTRY
AND GREEN ENGINEERING
HELPS INDUSTRY DEVELOP
PROCESSES TO USE LESS
ENERGY AND MATERIALS—
WHILE BENEFITTING
COMPANIES AND THE
ENVIRONMENT.
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The new Earth, Energy and Environment Center is a
multidisciplinary facility that houses faculty, staff and students
from multiple fields, including chemical and petroleum engineering.
Engineers work alongside geologists, astronomers, physicists, and
researchers from other disciplines to develop improved methods in
energy production and efficiency, and to address ongoing and
emerging issues in oil and gas exploration, water quality and
availability, geothermal energy, and more.
Developing processes that improve the environment and
manufacturing products to improve human health are central to
chemical engineering at KU. Academic programs and state-of-the-art
research ensure graduates are well-equipped to tackle these
challenges and make a better tomorrow.
Chemical engineers have nearly limitless career opportunities in
one of America’s largest wealth-creation sectors. Career options
include work in industries that produce life-saving drugs, bottled
water, engine oils, exotic metals, printing inks, polymers and
advanced materials for electronics.
MAJORS OFFERED:CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
PETROLEUM ENGINEERING
CONCENTRATIONS:BIOMEDICAL
ENVIRONMENTAL
MATERIAL SCIENCE
PRE-MEDICAL
PETROLEUM
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OV E R V I E WImproving methods for drug delivery.
Enhancing oil recovery techniques.
Creating safer, more environmentally
friendly plastics. Whatever your
passion, a diverse array of options are
available to students pursuing a degree
in chemical or petroleum engineering,
including wide-ranging opportunities
in the biotechnology, biochemical,
environmental, chemicals and energy
sectors. KU is the only institution in
Kansas that offers a degree in petroleum
engineering.
See more: cpe.engr.ku.edu
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The University of KansasSchool of Engineering1536 W. 15th St.,
LEEP2Lawrence, KS 66045engr.ku.edu
V I S I T U S T O DAY !Schedule a tour at:
[email protected]
W H E R E D O T H E Y W O R K ?BiotechnologyConsulting
firmsEnvironmental companiesHealth care productsChemical
manufacturing
companiesOil and gas industryPharmaceutical firms
W H O H I R E S K U C H E M I C A L & P E T R O L E U M M A
J O R S ?BayerBerexcoBlack & VeatchBoston ScientificBurns &
McDonnellCatalent Pharma SolutionsChevron Phillips Chemical
CompanyColgate-PalmoliveContinental ResourcesDeloitteExxonMobil
CorporationHalliburton CompanyHollyFrontier CorporationKoch
IndustriesPfizerSchlumbergerValvolineU.S. Environmental
Protection
Agency
W H AT A R E T H E Y PA I D ?Bachelor’s degree candidates
national average* starting salary range:
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING: $70,841 - $75,152
PETROLEUM ENGINEERING: $77,354 - $89,040
*Salaries from the National Association of Colleges and
Employers (NACE)
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis
of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age,
ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation,
marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression
and genetic information in the University’s programs and
activities. The following person has been designated to handle
inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Director of the
Office of Institutional Opportunity and Access, [email protected], 1000
Sunnyside, 1082 Dole Human Development Center, Lawrence, KS 66045,
(785) 864-6414, 711 TTY.
