Join us as we celebrate a century of groundbreaking research and education as the Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering turns 100 in 2026.
After kicking off the celebration with our April Milestone Celebration, we now look ahead to the Centennial Celebration at the AIChE Annual Meeting in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in November. We invite faculty, staff, students, and alumni to reconnect, reflect on a century of achievement, and celebrate the department's future.
Throughout 2026, the department is hosting a variety of centennial-related activities, including CBE Advisory Board meetings, the AIChE student regional conference, the Honored Alumni Awards, the History of CBE exhibition in the Lichtenberger Engineering Library, milestone seminars, and other special events.
Check this page for event updates and details as they become available. We hope you'll join us in celebrating 100 years of CBE!
Chemical and Biochemical Engineering Milestone Banquet Historical Slideshow
Upcoming events
Student Engagement Events
Help CBE celebrate their 100-year anniversary at the University of Iowa by joining events planned for each month of the year.
Centennial Reception
In November, we will celebrate the birthday of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering at Iowa with a Centennial Reception at the AIChE Annual Meeting in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
CBE:5000 Graduate Seminar in Chemical and Biochemical Engineering
Join us for graduate seminars throughout the fall semester.
CBE:3000 Undergraduate Professional Seminar
Join us for undergraduate professional seminars throughout the fall semester.
CBE Advisory Board Meeting
The CBE advisory board is a group of external experts, alumni, and community members who provide guidance, advice, and support to the Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, helping to shape our strategic direction, programs, fundraising, and external relations. If you would like to nominate yourself for an invitation to serve on the CBE advisory board, please email Jun Wang, Lichtenberger Family Chair in Chemical and Biochemical Engineering.
Past events
Milestone Celebration Week
The Milestone Celebration in April 2026 launched our year-long celebration marking 100 years of the University of Iowa’s Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering (CBE).