Dr. John Carson, president emeritus of Jenike & Johanson, the world's leading powder and bulk solids handling company, was honored for his lifetime work at the annual meeting of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE). Carson, who cofounded the AIChE Particle Technology Forum in the late 1990s, has dedicated his professional life to the improvement of bulk solids handling. With 50+ years of experience in the field, he is one of the leading voices in the world of particle technology and bulk solids handling. In this paper, Carson shares important advice for aspiring engineers entering the field.