Researchers at the University of Saskatchewan are working on an air filter to destroy viruses like the one that causes COVID-19. The idea is to capture airborne water droplets after someone coughs or sneezes, and to render viruses inside the droplets harmless by oxidizing them.
Read More >>July’s Special Issue in Honour of Professor Jamal Chaouki, École Polytechnique de Montréal, features articles written by Dr. Chaouki’s friends, associates, and students to highlight his substantial academic achievements and significant impact on the scientific community. Also, access our latest virtual issue compiled to celebrate International Women in Engineering Day.
Read More >>The Canadian Society for Chemistry is excited that IUPAC | CCCE 2021 is only few weeks away. Join the conversation on social media to connect with other attendees and engage with the conference on your platforms.
Read More >>Macrolides are a class of natural products known for their antibiotic properties and in the past few decades, scientists have also shown they can be important allies in the battle against cancer. Queen’s University researchers are getting closer to developing a macrolide-based treatment.
Read More >>Meet Rose Katagiri, CIC's new Awards Coordinator and Governance Associate, committed to facilitating the recognition of professionals and students who have made outstanding contributions to the chemical sciences while also providing administrative support to the governance of the CIC for Board of Members and constituent societies.
Read More >>From proofing manuscripts to drafting editorial lineups, she plays a key role in steering The Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering.
Read More >>An international collaboration used machine-learning to create an open-access virtual catalogue of some 300,000 organic compounds, opening doors for a range of future applications from materials to drugs. The project,...
Read More >>Congratulations to the winners of last year’s Plant Design Competition! Learn more about the competition and submit your entry for this year’s competition today.
Read More >>Molly Shoichet is a University of Toronto chemical engineer who specializes in the study of polymers for drug delivery and tissue regeneration. Shoichet recently spoke with CICNews editor Sharon Oosthoek in advance of her plenary presentation at the CCEC conference in October.
Read More >>Be sure to access our latest issue as this month’s Editor’s Choice and Issue Highlights articles are all co-authored by members of our community.
Read More >>Meet Allison Kerns, CIC's Communication’s Coordinator, committed to getting members the information they need to make the most of being part of the CIC community, and telling the story of the CIC.
Read More >>IUPAC | CCCE 2021 is fast approaching. Learn more about what the conference will look like and how to maximize this opportunity to connect with the Canadian and international chemistry community.
Read More >>Scientists began reporting microplastic pollution in the ocean as far back as the 1970s but our understanding of these tiny particles’ impact on fish is only just catching up. Their harm is due to factors not generally considered in toxicology testing – the plastics’ size, shape and chemical makeup.
Read More >>Zafra Lerman is an American chemist and President of the Malta Conferences Foundation, which promotes peace by bringing together scientists from hostile countries to discuss science and foster collaboration. Lerman recently spoke with CICNews editor Sharon Oosthoek in advance of her plenary presentation at IUPAC CCCE 2021 in August.
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