Committee on Chemical Engineering Frontiers: Research Needs and Opportunities & Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences 
Frontiers in Chemical Engineering [PDF ebook] 
Research Needs and Opportunities

In the next 10 to 15 years, chemical engineers have the potential to affect every aspect of American life and promote the scientific and industrial leadership of the United States. Frontiers in Chemical Engineering explores the opportunities available and gives a blueprint for turning a multitude of promising visions into realities. It also examines the likely changes in how chemical engineers will be educated and take their place in the profession, and presents new research opportunities.