Analytical Chemistry New Faculty Discussion Forum
Sunday , Jun. 15
1 – 4 PM ET
Room 204
This roundtable discussion, which is targeted to new analytical chemistry faculty and postdocs and senior graduate students interested in faculty positions, will provide attendees with the opportunity for informal chats with current analytical faculty, grant adjudicators, journal editors, and other members of the Canadian analytical community in informal roundtable discussions.
Please contact Charles Lucy (charles.lucy@ualberta.ca) and John Marshall (4marshal@torontomu.ca) to reserve your spot.
Intended Audience: Recently hired faculty, specifically in the field of analytical chemistry. Post-doctoral and senior grad students are welcome if the session is not at full capacity.
There is no charge, however, space for this event is limited.
This roundtable discussion will be held on Sunday, Jun. 15, 1 – 4 PM ET in Room 204.
Chemistry in Canada 2067
Monday, Jun. 16
10-11:40 AM
Room 209
Canada 2067 is a nation-wide initiative focused on STEM education in Canada. One of the strategies we use to train future generations of chemists is undergraduate research. In this session twenty undergraduate researchers will be selected to give a 3-minute presentation of research they will present in more detail during the poster sessions.
First Place: William McLeish, University of Ottawa
Second Place: Alexei Kieran, McGill University
Third Place: Melika Javanmardi, University of British Columbia
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CSC President's Event
Monday, Jun. 16
12:45 – 1:45 PM
Room 209
Theme: Responsible Artificial Intelligence: Ethical Innovation in Research and Discovery
Artificial intelligence is reshaping the landscape of research and technological advancement, driving innovation in data analysis, material design, and complex problem-solving. At this rapid stage of development, responsible AI use—emphasizing transparency, reproducibility, and ethical considerations—is of utmost importance. Recent AI policies and guidelines in university departments and government agencies prompt discussions focusing on ensuring data integrity, minimizing biases in AI-driven models, and implementing sustainable and accountable AI practices in scientific and industrial applications.
Speakers:
Dr. Joel Martin, Chief Science Officer and Chief Digital Officer, National Research Council
Dr. Jason E Hein, Professor, University of British Columbia
Sally Howells-Wyllie, Executive Editor for RSC Inorganic Chemistry Journals
Dr. Farnaz Heidar-Zadeh, Assistant Professor, Queen’s University
Registration is required, lunch will be provided on a first come, first-serve basis:
Francochimie en fête!
Monday , Jun. 16
6 – 7:30 PM ET
Meeting Room 103
Venez rencontrer vos collègues chimistes francophones le lundi 16 juin à 18 h HE pour notre premier événement de réseautage de la SCC.
Cet événement est l’occasion idéale de rencontrer d’autres chimistes francophones et francophiles, de réseauter, d’échanger des idées ainsi que de célébrer les réussites des professionnels et chercheurs francophones en chimie. Ne manquez pas cette occasion de tisser de célébrer la culture francophone et de contribuer à l’avenir de la SCC.
Come and take the time meeting your fellow French chemists on Monday, Jun. 16, at 6:00 PM ET for our inaugural CSC social mixer.
This event is the perfect opportunity to meet other French chemists to network, share ideas, and celebrate the uniqueness of Francophone chemical professionals and researchers. Don’t miss out on this chance to make valuable connections, celebrate Francophone culture, and contribute to the future of the CSC.
ChemiSTEAM - Putting the A(rt) in STEM
As Chemists, we often focus on the practical utility of our discipline. Beyond being merely useful, chemistry can also be beautiful. To celebrate the beauty of the chemical world, the CSC 2025 Conference will feature a juried exhibition of original chemistry-inspired art. We welcome submissions, including both static (i.e., electronic images) and dynamic (i.e., gifs and short videos) works (in jpeg, png, or mp4. format) from all areas of chemistry, including images previously shared on social media. Send us photographs of experiments, computer-generated representations of theoretical concepts, reproductions of original paintings, or any other images that relate to the field. Winning submissions will be displayed throughout the conference for all delegates to view and discuss, with a public exhibition component as well.
Submissions
Submissions are welcomed for still images & short videos related to all areas of chemistry. Entries may include but are not limited to, photographs, experimental data, or computer-generated graphics. A limit of one submission per contestant will be considered.
Only electronic submissions will be considered. Images should be .jpeg, .jpg, or .png format and should be between 1 – 10 MB. Short video submissions should be in mp4. format. The submission should be accompanied by a short description (maximum 280 characters) that explains the subject of the submission and how it was obtained or generated. For entries in which the subject matter is original non-digital artwork (such as a 3-dimensional object), up to 3 images of the same object may be submitted for evaluation.
Eligibility
This contest is open to all members of the Canadian Society for Chemistry (CSC), Chemical Institute of Canada (CIC), or registered participants of Canadian Chemistry Conference 2025 (CSC 2025). Contestants must be 18 years or older. The contestant must be the creator of the image and must retain its copyright. Images/videos that have previously been submitted to another image/video contest or that have appeared in peer-reviewed publications are not eligible. Contestants are welcome to submit images that have previously been posted to social media sites.
Judging
Images will be judged by a jury of experts and will be evaluated based on their quality, creativity, and relevance to chemistry. Winning entries will be displayed at the 2025 Canadian Chemistry Conference and Exhibition (June 15-19) in Ottawa. Please note that video submissions will be displayed as a static image with an accompanying URL to the video.
Contestants retain the rights to their submissions but grant the Canadian Society for Chemistry (CSC) and its parent organization, the Chemical Institute of Canada (CIC), a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to display, reproduce, and distribute images and videos submitted to this contest. The CSC reserves to right to modify submissions in order to optimize their appearance for display.
Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Social Justice (IDEAS) Workshop (Off-site)
Sunday, Jun. 15
9 AM – 12 PM
Room CRX040, University of Ottawa Main Campus
GOAL
Provide foundational training on best practices in IDEAS for grant writing and research. The 3-hour workshop will provide attendees with hands-on training on critical aspects of how to better incorporate IDEAS into their day-to-day research. The training will place particular emphasis on the intersectionality lens and landscape.
FORMAT
This will be a 3-hour in-person training. Pre-reading material and homework will require an IDEAS certificate to be issued. We expect the total time commitment to this workshop (pre and in-person training) to be approximately 6-8 hours. IDEAS certificate will be issued by INTBIOTECH-CREATE and the Brain-Heart Interconnectome (BHI) at the University of Ottawa, an innovative transdisciplinary research program addressing brain-heart conditions for brain-heart health equity.
TOPICS
The workshop and related activities are designed to provide foundational knowledge in:
BIASES & IDENTITY
Understanding what biases are and how those are intertwined with the person’s sense of identity.
SYSTEMIC BARRIERS AND INTERSECTIONALITY
Understanding systemic barriers and how many individuals must navigate more than one type of barrier using an accessibility lens.
PREPARING SECTIONS FOR GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS
Hands-on training on articulating IDEAS sections in grant and scholarship applications, including how to generate actionable items to address systemic barriers.
This workshop will be held at the Brain Heart interconnectome (CRX040) at the University of Ottawa main campus.
SOLD OUT!
KPM Workshop
Wednesday , Jun. 18
10 – 11:40 AM ET
Room 209
The workshop is designed to empower ChemTech students and researchers with the mindset and skills needed to address technological challenges, scale up projects, enter the market, and embrace entrepreneurship. These capabilities are crucial for successfully transitioning into professional roles, pursuing advanced research in academia, moving into industry, or launching ventures. The concepts covered will be relevant across various chem-tech sectors, benefiting students, researchers, early career professionals, CSC members, entrepreneurs, and industry professionals seeking to navigate the complexities of starting and growing a chem-tech venture.
Panelists include: Constraint Application in ChemTech Entrepreneurship (KPM), Technology Transfer Office (Local TTO), Business Incubator (Local HardTech incubator), Venture capitalist and Startup Founder.
Registration is required.
Sponsored by:
