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Atmospheric Multiphase Chemistry: From the Stratosphere to Climate to Indoor Environments
Jonathan Abbatt
University of Toronto

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Chris Boddy
University of Ottawa
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Adding Amines to Alkenes. Fundamental Chemistry for Creating Commercial Opportunity
Laurel Schaffer
The University of British Columbia

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Allosteric Regulation of Protein Kinases
Giuseppe Melacini
McMaster University
Allosteric Regulation of Protein Kinases
The potential of protein kinases as drug targets for a wide range of diseases is now well established. However, targeting kinases directly through competitive inhibitors poses a major selectivity challenge, as kinase active sites are typically quite conserved. A promising alternative strategy to inhibit kinases with enhanced selectivity relies on allosteric modulation. Allosteric sites are often subject to lower evolutionary pressure compared to active sites and therefore are less conserved across the kinase superfamily. However, it is not fully understood how kinases integrate multiple concurrent allosteric signals and how the dynamics underlying allosteric regulation influences the potencies and efficacies of allosteric drug leads. We will present our attempts to answer these fundamental questions for prototypical kinases, such as the mammalian Protein Kinase A (PKA) or the Plasmodium falciparum Protein Kinase G (PKG), using a combination of NMR spectroscopy, simulations as well as enzymatic and binding assays.
Thursday,October 29, 2020, 11:00 AM ET
Presented as part of CCEC 2020 ViRTUAL

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Emerging Leaders in Chemical Engineering
Gisele Azimi, University of Toronto
Noémie-Manuelle Dorval Courchesne, McGill University
Kevin Golovin, University of British Columbia
Wednesday, October 28, 2020, 11:00 AM ET
Presented as part of CCEC 2020 ViRTUAL

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Building effective EDI practices: A panel discussion with changemakers
Geneviève Tanguay, NRC
Catherine Mavriplis, University of Ottawa
Denise Pothier, Stantec
Paulette Vincent Ruz, University of Michigan
Tuesday,October 29, 2020, 11:00 AM ET
Presented as part of CCEC 2020 ViRTUAL

Plenary Session

Growth of bioprocessing technologies for clean sustainable energy production
Ajay Dalai, FCIC, University of Saskatchewan
2020 R.S. Jane Award Winner
Wednesday, October 28, 2020, 11:00 AM ET
Presented as part of CCEC 2020 ViRTUAL

Plenary Session

The climate emergency: What can we do?
Michel Dumoulin, NRC

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Education

Equity as the CENTER of Chemistry Education Research. An Introduction to the REACT Framework
Paulette Vincent-Ruz, Ph.D. University of Michigan
Equity as the CENTER of Chemistry Education Research. An Introduction to the REACT Framework
The expectations of what a chemist should be, are determined by our epistemologies, that is, the accepted mechanisms through which we produce knowledge shape our conception of the “chemist”. One of the “professional skills” that centered on reform curricula is critical thinking. However, in the chapter I argue that critical thinking definitions often fail to acknowledge the socio-cultural nature of science, the role of context, and how the discipline’s epistemology define what is considered critical thinking. The aim of this chapter is to present the Resources for Equitable Activation of Chemical Thinking (REACT) Framework that centers equity and justice principles to foster the learning of disciplinary tools and methods in chemistry. Engagement refers to a learner’s focus, participation, and persistence on a given task. The REACT framework is centered around the learner’s engagement with the discipline of chemistry during a particular experience (e.g., A laboratory session, an active learning activity, a lecture session). Engagement in chemical thinking depends on both the resources the learner has as well as on the experience design and learning environment. Connecting these two aspects together moves scholars and practitioners away from deficit thinking approaches to a framework that acknowledges systemic power, resource, and participation differentials consistently hindering the scientific development of marginalized students. The REACT framework has the practical goal of providing researchers, practitioners, and evaluators with a theoretical foundation to improve learning environments in chemistry by giving them a measurable outcome: maximizing learner’s engagement. Furthermore, the framework is centered around the equity mechanism of epistemological border crossing which provides a clear guideline to transform the way we teach and learn chemistry.

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Education

Kickstart a career in life sciences with CASTL
PEI BioAlliance

Kickstart a career in life sciences with CASTL
Panellists:
Christopher Gillis, Executive Director, CASTL
Sue LeFort, Manager, Workplace Integrated Learning, CASTL
Dr. Suzie Currie, Dean, Faculty of Pure and Applied Science and Professor of Biology, Acadia University
Oliver Technow, CEO, BioVectra
Life sciences is an area of high-demand, from COVID 19 vaccines and diagnostics, to understanding climate change and feeding the world sustainably. Join panelists from the Canadian Alliance for Skills and Training in Life Sciences (CASTL) for an important discussion on this one-of-a-kind program that combines academic theory with hands-on skills development to prepare learners to be work-ready, and kickstart careers in the bioscience sector, with a competitive edge.

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Environment

“Saving solvents”
Andrew Dicks, Leanna Smid, and John Russell
University of Toronto

Saving solvents
After being introduced to the principles of green chemistry by Professor Andrew Dicks, undergraduate students Leanna Smid and John Russell were inspired to apply them to the challenge of recycling the solvents used in teaching laboratories. Their efforts resulted in SoluSave, a start-up company dedicated to developing the technology to change the way universities handle this waste stream.

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Professional Development

“SciComm 101”
Ki-Youn Kim
Chemical Institute of Canada

SciComm 101
In recent years, there has been a higher interest and demand for science communication (or commonly known as "SciComm"). However, for those who are unsure about where to start, science communication can pose as a challenge. This webinar is an introduction to the field, where the attendees will learn about evidence-based best practices and the fundamentals to get you started.

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Health & Safety

“Safety at the bench”
Dana Ménard
University of Windsor
John Trant, MCIC,
University of Windsor

Safety at the bench
Laboratory accidents occur in Canadian university laboratories, but very little is known about how often they happen, how severe they are, and what is being done to prevent them. This husband and wife team from the University of Windsor are combining chemical laboratory experience with psychological expertise to assess the safety culture on campuses and how it could be improved.

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Materials and Technology

“Self-Driving Labs for Materials Discovery”
Phil De Luna
National Research Council Canada

Self-Driving Labs for Materials Discovery
Far from being the nemesis portrayed in science fiction scenarios, artificial intelligence should be the most efficient and productive lab technician any researcher could ever want. As director of the National Research Council’s Materials and Clean Fuels Program, Phil De Luna has high expectations for the role that AI can play in accelerating the pace of innovation in this strategic area.

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Professional Development

“NSERC grant programs”
Talk by NSERC
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council, NSERC
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NSERC grant programs
As the cornerstone Canadian agency supporting research in the chemical sciences, what happens at NSERC is relevant to everyone in these fields. A team of program officers from NSERC provides updates on the latest round of granting competition, newer initiatives such as the Alliance funding stream, and how the growing volume of COVID-related research is being handled.

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Education

“Taking labs into cyberspace”
Rashmi Venkateswaran
University of Ottawa
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Taking labs into cyberspace
The COVID pandemic has forced Canadian universities to adopt virtual strategies for all forms of instruction, but what about laboratory-based programs, where hands-on activities are an integral part of the experience? Teaching laboratory manager Rashmi Venkateswaran explores how she has been addressing this challenge and what plans are in store for the 2020 fall term.

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Education

“Learning in the online classroom”
Alison Flynn, MCIC
University of Ottawa
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Learning in the online classroom
Alison Flynn has spent much of her career exploring the techniques and technology that make it possible to deliver a great deal of chemistry instruction in an on-line format. The COVID-19 pandemic forced her to apply this approach to all of her teaching activities. The experience yielded a number of insights that she is pleased to share with others who are facing the same challenge.
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Part of: 2020 Annual General Meeting of the Members of The Canadian Society for Chemistry

“Creating Successful Chemistry”
Alison Thompson, MCIC
Dalhousie University

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Part of: 2020 Annual General Meeting of the Members of The Chemical Institute of Canada

“Teaching to, and from, the rainbow”
Nola Etkin, MCIC
University of Prince Edward Island
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