Chemical Engineer’s Weblog

The Philippines need chemical engineers now and in the immediate future if only to cite the contributions we can and could offer to advance the economic conditions of the country.  This however is still a distant reality as I think we are starting to realize now.

We may have been pre-programmed to take up S&E courses as the most lucrative profession – with high pays and the perks. However, what I understand now is that, as Wall Street would need a bailout, the demands for engineers and scientists rise and fall sharply and unpredictably.

I know it is not an easy realization but, rather than than dwell in the denial stage, let’s come to grip with the reality and move on. We’ve been trained to be problem solvers and innovators after all. This situation is not only in the Philippines however. As written in Newsweek, Aug18-25 issue, study science or engineering if you love it, but don’t expect a job guarantee.

Let this weblog be the tipping point. All it needs are extraordinary efforts of select carriers to drive the cause. Let’s identify opportunities at which we can practise chemical engineering the way we have been  prepared for and have envisioned ourselves to be — that is professionally.

Contents of the weblog include:

• Discoveries – Opportunities/NewsFlash/Breakthroughs

• Developments -Trainings/Conference/Symposiums

• Distinctions – Awards/Recognitions/Citations

 Contributions are welcomed. Let me hear from you.