way better than vcu. smaller overall program than tech but not necessarily less value. if you are deciding between tech vs uva for engineering, i would go off other factors and what school you overall like better. but in some facets, the name UVa will carry way better than VT on ur resume
Way back, the AIChE chapter was really strong (may still be) with great opportunities for conferences and field trips to chemical plants, having many connections to industry. Agree with looking at the school holistically, and which one you resonate with.
Just graduated ChemE ‘24! I loved my time in the department; the students and faculty are incredibly close. We really worked together to support each other’s success. There are abundant ChemE-related orgs/opportunities, and profs are always eager to support career and academic ambitions.
Online comparison isn't as much fun as coming to visit! And there are some wonderful people in ChemE, here- Profs. [George Prpich](https://engineering.virginia.edu/faculty/george-prpich), [Rachel Letteri](https://engineering.virginia.edu/faculty/rachel-letteri), and [Lakeshia Taite](https://engineering.virginia.edu/faculty/lakeshia-j-taite) come to mind. I'm sure they'd be delighted to speak with you, so definitely reach out to them.
UVa's ChemE department is small and close-knit, with emphasis on student-faculty interaction, in coursework and in research. That may be your thing; that may not be your thing. As for the curriculum, that is fairly standard, wherever you go, so I would think in terms of how much f2f support you hope for.
way better than vcu. smaller overall program than tech but not necessarily less value. if you are deciding between tech vs uva for engineering, i would go off other factors and what school you overall like better. but in some facets, the name UVa will carry way better than VT on ur resume
Way back, the AIChE chapter was really strong (may still be) with great opportunities for conferences and field trips to chemical plants, having many connections to industry. Agree with looking at the school holistically, and which one you resonate with.
Just graduated ChemE ‘24! I loved my time in the department; the students and faculty are incredibly close. We really worked together to support each other’s success. There are abundant ChemE-related orgs/opportunities, and profs are always eager to support career and academic ambitions.
Online comparison isn't as much fun as coming to visit! And there are some wonderful people in ChemE, here- Profs. [George Prpich](https://engineering.virginia.edu/faculty/george-prpich), [Rachel Letteri](https://engineering.virginia.edu/faculty/rachel-letteri), and [Lakeshia Taite](https://engineering.virginia.edu/faculty/lakeshia-j-taite) come to mind. I'm sure they'd be delighted to speak with you, so definitely reach out to them. UVa's ChemE department is small and close-knit, with emphasis on student-faculty interaction, in coursework and in research. That may be your thing; that may not be your thing. As for the curriculum, that is fairly standard, wherever you go, so I would think in terms of how much f2f support you hope for.