Alex Veinot grew up in a small rural community in Nova Scotia, where he was frequently in trouble at school and slotted in the “dumb class.” Today, Veinot is a Vanier Scholar in the final stretch of his PhD in chemistry at Queen’s University.
Read More >>After an extensive search the CIC has appointed Dr. Josephine Tsang as the new executive director of the Chemical Institute of Canada (CIC) Avid female scientist. Dedicated champion of social equity, sustainability, collaborative community builder. Passionate innovation leader. With over two decades of experience in industry, academia, private and public sectors, Dr. Josephine Tsang is beyond thrilled to be joining the Chemical Institute of Canada (CIC) as Executive Director on February 1st, 2022.
Read More >>When a PhD project introduced him to the magic of catalysis, James Gauld knew he was hooked. But when a post-doc allowed him to zero in on enzymes, he understood this would be his calling.
Read More >>In ancient Rome, the god Janus was the god of transitions and was depicted as having two faces. So when it came time to name the filter at the heart of her industrial wastewater treatment start-up, Morgan Lehtinen and her colleagues called it Janus.
Read More >>Our subject matter interest groups unite people in the same specialty no matter where they are in Canada. Subject divisions hold their own symposia, and sponsor awards, scholarships, and competitions to promote interest and excellence in their fields. Be sure to choose a subject division when you join or renew your membership.
Read More >>Meet the CIC National Office Team’s new Editorial Coordinator, Jacob Lee, the frist point of contact for new submissions to The Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering.
Read More >>Two years ago, Ryerson University chemical engineering undergraduate Prrunthaa Santhirakumaran joined the CIC Energy Division, fundamentally altering the course of her academic trajectory and landing her an important research position.
Read More >>Meet the CIC National Office Team’s new Member Engagement Coordinator, Phillip Glowaki, focused on supporting members through CIC’s social media channels and virtual events.
Read More >>The International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) has chosen Montréal, Quebec to host the 54th IUPAC General Assembly and 51st World Chemistry Congress (WCC), collectively referred to as IUPAC 2027. Hosted at the Palais des congrès de Montréal, up to 3,500 delegates will be in attendance over July 16-23, 2027. The events will include the Canadian Society for Chemistry’s (CSC) 110th Canadian Chemistry Conference and Exhibition (CCCE).
Read More >>From commercial applications of graphene nanofilms to turning food waste into sustainable bioplastics, the expansion of Canada’s advanced manufacturing industry also means expanded opportunities for chemists. Next Generation Manufacturing Canada...
Read More >>Find all of the highlights of the CCEC program with this quick access guide.
Read More >>Meet Sarah Piotrkowski, CIC’s new Program Coordinator, focused on delivering high quality conferences and events for our members.
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