The faculty, staff, alumni and friends of the department help chemical engineering students gain the knowledge and skills to undertake enormous challenges across energy, human health, manufacturing, sustainability and more. Our world-reknowned faculty focus on what is most important: our students. From fundamental chemical engineering courses, teaching assistant support, funding aid, broadening participation within the student community, cutting-edge research and career opportunities, chemical engineering at UT Austin prepares its students to solve issues that can truly help improve society and the planet.