Welcome Message from the Organizing Committee
It is with great pleasure that I invite you to join us in Ottawa on Jun. 15 – 19, 2025 for the 108th Canadian Chemistry Conference and Exhibition, CSC 2025! Ottawa is located on the traditional and unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishnaabeg, and these lands are home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit and Metis peoples.
Our theme, “Chemistry. Unfiltered.” embodies our commitment to delving into a fruitful discussion about the future of our field without any barriers or limitations. Throughout our time together, I hope we will uncover new perspectives, challenge conventional wisdom, and ignite breakthroughs in the realm of chemistry. Given our location in Ottawa, the seat of the Canadian government, we have a unique opportunity to engage with decision makers. Let us leverage this opportunity to advocate for the importance of chemistry in shaping policies and decisions that impact society and the environment.
I encourage you to join us to engage fully in rich discussions, share your insights, and forge new connections with fellow participants. On behalf of the entire organizing committee, I look forward to welcoming you to the conference in June 2025!
Maria DeRosa, Dean of Science, Carleton University
Conference Chair
Organizing Committee
- Maria DeRosa, Conference Chair, Carleton University
- Seán Barry, Technical Program Co-Chair, Carleton University
- John Pezacki, Technical Program Co-Chair, University of Ottawa
- Christopher N. Boddy, Sponsorship Co-Chair, University of Ottawa
- David Sabatino, Sponsorship Co-Chair, Carleton University
- TBD, Volunteer Coordinator, TBD
- TBD, Transitions Program Chair, TBD
- Emilio Alarcon, EDI Chair, University of Ottawa
CIC National Team
- Josephine Tsang, Executive Director
- Shakiba Ghaffari, Coordinator
- Sara Sambanthan, Coordinator
- Philip Glowacki, Communications Coordinator
- Zac Hawkins, Conference Coordinator
- Rose Katagiri, Awards Coordinator and Partnerships Coordinator
- Hana Cairns, Manager, Strategic Communications and Engagement
- Iryna Torrance, Director, Finance and Business Services
As chemists and non-Indigenous organizers, we are grateful, and respectfully acknowledge, that this event, hosted by Carleton University and the University of Ottawa, at the Shaw Centre, is located on is located on the traditional, unceded Territory of the Anishinaabe Algonquin Nation. We acknowledge that our work spans the traditional lands of many First Peoples across what is known today as Canada. We are grateful and thankful to the Knowledge Keepers, Elders, and communities who have and continue to care for this land.
For all general conference inquiries, please contact us by email at CSCConference@cheminst.ca or call 1-613-232-6252.