Then and now
HISTORY
The growth of corporate giant Alcan in 20th century Canada was closely linked to two things: the evolution of the world’s most versatile metal — aluminum — and Quebec hydroelectricity,...
Read More >>Blunt answers to lack of business innovation in Canada
BUSINESS
This past April and September a number of demonstrations were held across Canada under the banner of “Stand Up for Science.” These efforts generated a lot of media coverage with a call on the federal government “to make a strong commitment to science in the public interest.” While any media attention for science is welcome, this sound bite is clearly intended to get the public wondering and maybe worrying: What is...
Read More >>CIC advocates for student and research funding
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
As part of its ongoing commitment to advocacy, the Chemical Institute of Canada (CIC) has submitted a brief to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance (FINA). The recommendations...
Read More >>Grapevine
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
After six years at Université de Sherbrooke, Eli Zysman-Colman was appointed this past July to a prestigious EaStCHEM Research fellowship at the University of St. Andrews at St. Andrews, Fife.
Read More >>Students enjoy lectures in the great outdoors
EDUCATION
This year’s Annual Symposium of Inorganic Chemistry of Quebec (SACIQ), held this past August, was the opportunity for chemistry students from Quebec and around the world to enjoy the great...
Read More >>Oil spill lesson
EDUCATION
The Chemical Institute of Canada Edmonton Section hosted an evening with Merv Fingas, whose lecture, “Ocean Oil-Spill: The Deepwater Horizon Blowout – Chemistry and Lessons” enlightened an audience of graduate...
Read More >>EnviroAnalysis 2013 joins the CIC fold
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
Hundreds of environmental chemists from across the country gathered in Toronto this past September for EnviroAnalysis 2013, North America’s premier conference in environmental analysis and monitoring. Held biennially since 1996,...
Read More >>Advances in Rubber
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
Members of the CIC Rubber Division pose in front of a giant tire at the organization’s 62nd technical program held June 18-19 in Leduc, Alta. The theme for the biannual...
Read More >>CIC Toronto Section AGM
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
The Chemical Institute of Canada Toronto Section annual general meeting was held this past June at the University of Toronto. The agenda included a review of activities the section had undertaken since the last AGM as well as the election of the new officers. The event also featured a presentation by U of T chemistry lecturer Effiette Sauer titled, “Teaching chemistry for the future: what do we want our students to remember...
Read More >>Grapevine
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
The Canadian Society for Chemical Engineering (CSChE) 2013 Award winners will be recognized at the Oct. 20-23 Canadian Chemical Engineering Conference in Fredericton, N.B. ...
Read More >>Canada nabs triple bronze at Chemistry Olympiad
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
The Canadian high school team at the 45th International Chemistry Olympiad in Moscow, Russia had an outstanding showing at this year’s July 15-24 annual event. All four team members received...
Read More >>Inorganic chemistry graduate winner
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
This year’s winner of the Award for Graduate Work in Inorganic Chemistry goes to Kiyoshi Robson of the University of Calgary. Last December, the Vernon, B.C. native completed his PhD,...
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