One of Clarkson's SPEED teams is the Chem-E car team, which designs and builds a shoebox-sized car powered by a chemical reaction. 

The Chem-E car competes in events at the AIChE Regional and, if it qualifies, National conferences.

“What we have to learn to do, we learn by doing.”
-- Aristotle

You can learn a great deal from books and lectures.  You can learn even more by applying what you are learning in real-life situations.  Clarkson provides numerous opportunities for students to get out into the world and develop important abilities--creative thinking, teamwork, appreciating diversity--before graduation!

Student Projects for Engineering Experience and Design (SPEED)

Clarkson’s SPEED program brings students from all disciplines together to work on 16 different projects—projects like building a (working) canoe out of concrete, designing zero-emission snowmobiles, or developing methods for treating hazardous waste. SPEED participants learn to work with students from other disciplines, to think creatively, and to tackle real-life problems—and they have a great time!

Co-ops and internships

What will a career in chemical engineering be like? The best way to find out is through a summer or a semester of professional employment. Through Clarkson’s Career Center, you can arrange a co-op or internship, earn money, gain valuable experience, and still graduate in four years.

Study Abroad Exchange Program

The world is becoming smaller every day. As a chemical engineer, you might interact every day with people from other countries—or you might end up living in another country yourself! Spending a semester or a year studying abroad will broaden the way you look at the world and prepare you to be a respectful, responsible member of the global community. Clarkson has exchange programs with more than 20 universities in 14 countries, from Australia to Korea to Mexico.