Meet the National Office Team: Julia Le

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Julia Le joined the CIC National Team in the newly created role of Business Development Specialist. This role focuses on creating and maintaining partnership relationships, while implementing new systems to improve processes, and revenue generation through grant writing and sponsorship proposals.

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Iryna Torrance has been selected by the CIC as the new Director, Finance and Business Services

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The Chemical Institute of Canada is thrilled to introduce Iryna Torrance as the new Director of Finance and Business Services. Bringing a wealth of experience and a fresh, innovative perspective, Iryna is a perfect addition to the National Team. Iryna Torrance is a seasoned CPA, CA, Macc, and MBA with many years in Finance. For the past 12+ years she held executive and senior finance management roles in Not-for-Profit, Diamond Mining, Manufacturing, and Refrigeration sectors.

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3rd Commonwealth Chemistry Congress – Call for applications

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The Canadian Society for Chemistry (CSC) is offering funding for up to three candidates to attend and present at the 3rd Commonwealth Chemistry Congress, which will take place on May 11-14, 2025 in South Africa. We invite early-career chemists whose research contributes to the UN Sustainable Development Goals to apply for the chance to represent Canada. Successful candidates will receive full funding to attend the congress and present both a flash presentation and a poster on their research, aligned with one of the congress's three scientific themes. 

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Vancouver hosts CSC 2023

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The Canadian Society for Chemistry (CSC) held its annual conference and exhibition in Vancouver, British Columbia, during Jun. 4-8. Under the theme Chemistry at the Edge, CSC 2023 meeting highlights included programming on EDI and sustainability.

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2nd Commonwealth Chemistry Delegate Recap

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Three Canadian Society for Chemistry (CSC) Early Career Chemist Delegates, and CSC President, Jennifer Love, attended the second Commonwealth Chemistry Congress (CCC) in Trinidad & Tobago from May 23-25. Read about their experiences as they recap how they exchanged knowledge, networked, fostered collaboration and addressed some of the most pressing challenges in the field of chemistry. 

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Commonwealth Chemistry Congress 2023

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The second Commonwealth Chemistry Congress (CCC) took place in Trinidad & Tobago from May 23-25. The event attracted more than 200 scientists and educators from over 30 countries across the Commonwealth to exchange knowledge, foster collaboration and address some of the most pressing challenges in the field of chemistry. 

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CIC Executive Director recognized with 2023 Johnson Award

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The Chemical Institute of Canada is proud to congratulate Executive Director, Dr. Josephine Tsang, on receiving the 2023 Johnson Award. The accolade was awarded to Dr. Tsang by Queen’s Alumni Calgary Branch on April 13 and recognizes lifelong contributions by Calgary-based alumni to Queen’s University, its Alumni Association (QUAA), and the Calgary community.

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