Alycia Arhens BS ChE'01 (Psychology minor), Missouri University of Science & Technology

Alycia Ahrens began her career in 2001 working as a design engineer for major refinery instrumentation and process control modernization projects at Emerson Process Management in St. Louis, Missouri.  In 2006 she continued working in instrumentation and process control for Shell Deer Park Refining Company near Houston, Texas.  Her career in Shell thrived in their Projects & Technology division spanning roles from a global process safety program coordinator role for 20+ refining and chemical plants to brownfield project engineer, including management of sustainable low carbon fuels and renewable carbon negative gas projects.

Between 2014-2020 Alycia proudly served as a member the Missouri S&T ChE Industrial Advisory Council.  She enjoyed reconnecting with the campus and applying her leadership and career experience to advise and advance the department, its faculty and most importantly, the students. Constant advocacy and action for diversity, equity, and inclusion is a core value for Alycia, and serving on the council provided a great opportunity to provide different perspectives and experiences with the department and its student.  

Alycia currently lives in Houston, Texas. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, trivia nights, photography, traveling the world, supporting and enjoying the arts & music.  Each spring she enjoys annual trips to the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival with other M&ST alums.