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Information about several papers discussed at the National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists & Chemical Engineers (NOBCChE) held in Orlando, Florida in September 2015 is presented. Topics include forensics science, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education. The conference featured speakers Candice Bridge and Samesha Barnes.

The article offers information on how women have influenced chemical engineering research. It discusses that there have been attempts to trace the contributions of women in chemistry, including by the Royal Society of Chemistry, and the paper "Pounding on the Doors: The Fight for Acceptance of British Women Chemists," published in the Bulletin for the History of Chemistry; and also mentions about the issue published by the periodical on the women's role in chemical engineering.

The article encourages "The Chemical Engineer" magazine readers to contribute views that would be valuable to the publication of a green paper or consultation document by the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE). Topics discussed include the lack of understanding of the meaning and importance of these documents, the way the "Ideas for Change" documents of IChemE would be beneficial to chemical engineers, and the communication-related criticisms being received by chemical engineers.

The article discusses the role played of the Institution of Chemical Engineering (IChemE) across the chemical engineering profession. Topics discussed include plans to organise a variety of workshops and road shows that provide opportunities for members to engage with "Chemical Engineering Matters" and the series of IChemE green papers that starts with an assessment of the technical challenges and chemical engineering solution surrounding water usage in the food process industries.