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Official Facebook of McKetta Department of Chemical Engineering of the Cockrell School at UT Austin. News & World Report and the National Research Council.

What Starts Here Changes the World—the motto of The University of Texas at Austin is realized every day in the McKetta Department of Chemical Engineering, ranked among the top 10 by U.S. We graduate more than 100 B.S. and 30 Ph.D. chemical engineers annually who become researchers, leaders and builders of tomorrow in academia, government laboratories and the petrochemical, pharmaceutical, microelectronics, biomedical and environmental industries. They are trained by world-class faculty engaged in research addressing major societal challenges in energy, human health, manufacturing and sustainability-research that is used in practice and creates startup companies and jobs. As part of one of the largest and most prestigious public universities in thriving Austin, Texas, UT Austin's McKetta Department of Chemical Engineering is a great place to be, to grow, and to learn skills that make the world better.

10/12/2026

Have you been by the CPE office lately? We have welcomed (5) new Student Associates to help keep things running smoothly during our building transition... and beyond...

Next time you're in the office (CPE front office hours are 8am-4pm) come say hi to: Naomi, Leon, Rakshak, Saint and Annie. *And see if your keys are in the lost and found box! **Student advising hours are still 9am-4pm.

CHECK TEXAS ChE IG for ACS BUILDING (and moving) UPDATES.🤘

10/09/2026

Join us for our Taste of Texas reception at this year's AIChE ChEnected meeting. Grab some Tex-Mex and get a flavor for what makes Texas ChE a top-ranked program. Swing by themed stations during the event to learn more about our research, meet award-winning faculty, and get a glimpse of our new state-of-the-art building and lab spaces.

Monday, November 9
7:30 - 9:30 PM
AIChE Annual Meeting
Minneapolis Convention Center

RSVP not required, but appreciated: bit.ly/TXChE_MN

10/09/2026

Join us for our Taste of Texas Reception at 2026 AIChE in Minneapolis.

Monday, November 9
7:30 - 9:30 PM
AIChE Annual Meeting
Minneapolis Convention Center

Experience Tex-Mex and get a flavor for what makes the McKetta Department of Chemical Engineering a top-ranked program. Swing by themed stations during the event to learn more about our research, meet award-winning faculty, and get a glimpse of our new state-of-the-art building and lab spaces.

RSVP not required (🔗 in bio), but appreciated.🤘

10/07/2026

Strolled through the top floors of ACS yesterday. Get a load of this view...

10/05/2026

The McKetta Department of Chemical Engineering, with top-10 ranked Graduate and Undergraduate programs, provides a superior education grounded in the fundamentals of science and engineering. We lead pioneering research in vital areas such as energy and the environment, human health, materials and manufacturing. Our students go on to change the world. Texas ChE has three opportunities to join the department: https://bit.ly/JoinTexasChE.

09/29/2026

Oh Hey! Recent Texas ChE graduate Jason Wang and girlfriend Catie Nunn, also a longhorn, are making waves with Saja Drinks... and Remy, their robotic barista. Learn more about how they aim to take down the K-Cups industry...

This startup is fueled by a passion for accessibility, sustainability and quality caffeine.

09/25/2026

What fun Alumni Weekend was! Thanks to everyone who joined us to network, tour our new building, celebrate this year’s Academy inductees, and enjoy free food and t-shirts at the McKetta Tailgate. Our Alumni Weekend partners 👇made all this possible, including field-goal sponsor Phillips 66 whose support helped bring 500+ people to the tailgate!

Advocate partners: Angela Archon, Julie A. Fogarty, Cheryl + Keith Johnston, Dennis Griffith + Louise Richman, Jacqueline + Carlton Jones, Shravanthi Reddy + Jefferey Hoelle. Friend partners: Denise Cassel + Craig Cassel, Carol + John Ekerdt, Jay + Kerry Harpole, Ashley + Benjamin Heasty, Jacqueline McCoy, Cindy + Michael Zeglin. Table partners: Geoffery + Toni Crawford, PE, Tejuana Edmond, Ralph Ferrell, Judye + John Hartman, Sarah + Mark Murray, Ronnie Williams.

Pics from all the events: bit.ly/ChE_PIX. *Share your fave memory of the weekend below. ⬇️

09/24/2026

Professor Hal Alper has been elected Fellow of the AIChE--recognized for his pioneering approaches in the field of biotechnology with work that merges synthetic biology, protein engineering and metabolic engineering. Learn more… bit.ly/Alper_AIChE.

09/17/2026

Great to see our students, faculty, alumni and friends tonight! Happy Alumni Weekend everyone.

09/01/2026

Join us in the Bullock Museum's Grand Lobby to celebrate the Class of 2026 Academy of Distinguished Chemical Engineers as they receive our department’s highest distinction. Details + RSVP >> bit.ly/RSVP_AW26. *Consider signing on as an Alumni Weekend Partner to help current Texas ChE students attend. RSVP closes Monday, September 7.

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304 E. 24th
Austin, TX
78712

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Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

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