The Panel invited chemical engineering students to join the HKIE as Student Member. The Panel explained how chemical engineers in Hong Kong could be beneficial to the local industries and the society and that "chemical engineer is not a chemist who knows how to use a screwdriver!" Chemical engineering deals with industrial processes in which raw materials are changed or separated into useful products without producing effluents and wastes.

The Panel recognises "in short, chemical engineers develop new products, design more effective processes, recover valuable raw materials and protect the environment and our health. In future, chemical engineers will have a vast array of choices when it comes to the industry and type of position they desire. Chemical engineers can contribute to environmental and industrial engineering in cleaner production."

The activities for Session 2007/2008 were highlighted below:

• Technical visit to Dunwell’s Oil Refinery Plant;
• Technical seminars on chemical and environmental engineering works; and
• Career talks for students in the HKUST to enhance the image of chemical engineers.

The Panel started a running club with about ten members since June. With the Chairman, Ir Dr Peter Yau, as the volunteer coach, the club was set up to bring together interested runners and to foster a healthy lifestyle among the members. After five months of training, eight of us joined the Distance Run in the Corporate Games 2007 organised by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department on 28 October 2007. Two of us won the Champion of Women’s Open Group B and the 2nd Runner-up of Men’s Open Group B respectively.

During the Session, the Panel continued to provide advice and support to the Qualification & Membership (Q & M) Board and its associated Committees on matters relating to membership qualifications, training and education.