Perplexed about plastic
MATERIALS
The history of synthetic long-chain polymer plastics is the story of the modern world, which would not exist without plastics.
Read More >>CIC Toronto celebrates student accomplishments with 2018 Student Awards Night
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
Last Thursday, January 24, the Toronto CIC Local Section hosted their annual Student Awards Night at Ryerson University.
Read More >>University of Toronto professor named to Order of Canada
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
Levente Diosady, FCIC and a professor emeritus in the University of Toronto’s Department of Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry...
Read More >>Some questions and answers with University of Saskatchewan Ph.D student Kelly Summers
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
Throughout 2019, the CIC joins the world in celebrating the International Year of the Periodic Table (IYPT 2019)
Read More >>McGill chemist awarded Steacie Prize
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
Tomislav Friščić, MCIC, a professor in McGill University’s Department of Chemistry, has received a Steacie Prize for Natural Sciences, which recognizes his outstanding contributions...
Read More >>Nobel Laureate John Polanyi turns 90
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
“The fact is that science is having a colossal effect on the world scene, and as a result we cannot responsibly opt out of the debate on world affairs.”
Read More >>The entrepreneur who changed the scientific enterprise
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
Most chemists today could scarcely imagine a world where they could not simply turn to a catalogue to find the specialized chemicals they need for their work.
Read More >>The search for fresh water turns to the sun
ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY
The ongoing quest for an energy-efficient means of making salt water drinkable has recently spawned interest in the prospect of using solar radiation to drive evaporation.
Read More >>Report reveals chemical sector’s ongoing progress
INDUSTRY
In a year-end survey of business conditions for industrial chemicals, the Chemistry Industry Association of Canada (CIAC) portrayed a sector that continues...
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