Drilling into Canada’s Petroleum History
PETROCHEMISTRY
James Miller Williams, a carriage maker from Hamilton, Ont. and the founding father of Canada’s petroleum industry, was drilling for water in 1858 when he struck...
Read More >>ChemCon 2017 at Memorial University
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
The 42nd annual Science Atlantic Chemistry Conference (ChemCon 2017) was held in St. John’s at Memorial University of Newfoundland May 4-6.The conference hosted more than 140 participants including undergraduate and graduate students as well as professionals from academia and industry. Over the course of three days, students gave oral and poster presentations that showcased the diverse chemistry research happening in Atlantic Canada
Read More >>In Memoriam of Norman H. Sagert
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
April 25, 2017 The CIC would like to extend its condolences to the family of Norman H. Sagert of Winnipeg, Manitoba, who died April 19, 2017, at the age of...
Read More >>Women’s world
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
Women have — often quietly and anonymously — contributed to scientific innovation since time immemorial.
Read More >>Safeguarding the central science
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
At the time of confederation in 1867, chemistry was already well on its way to becoming a mature and powerful scientific discipline that would usher in profound changes in our world,...
Read More >>New Prescription
PHARMACEUTICALS
Humanity’s search for medicinal agents undoubtedly extends into our prehistoric past. Only since the 19th century, however, has this endeavour taken on the full trappings of scientific investigation. While plenty...
Read More >>Responsible Care
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
Between November 1995 and June 1996, 109 Haitian children inexplicably developed acute renal failure, hepatitis and pancreatitis, leading to coma and death. Of the 87 youngsters who remained in Haiti...
Read More >>Simply the Best
HISTORY
In chemistry, as in every branch of science, major breakthroughs happen rarely. Knowledge creation more typically comes from the incremental advances of diligent scientists toiling in obscurity.
Read More >>Sparks of Genius
EDUCATION
Chemistry research in Canada pre-dates Canada itself. In the 1840s, decades before confederation, British ex-pat Henry Holmes Croft became the first chemistry professor at the University of King’s College, the precursor...
Read More >>Petrochemical Heartland
HISTORY
Hewers of wood and drawers of water is the oft-repeated narrative used to describe Canada’s historical reliance on natural resources. It is true that Canada has been, and continues to...
Read More >>The Greening of Chemistry
GREEN CHEMISTRY
Ask most people in the chemistry community and they'll tell you green chemistry seems to be everywhere these days. Depending on the context, this is either mentioned with pride...
Read More >>The Canadian discovery that sparked a global industry
CHEMFUSION
On May 4, 1892 Thomas Willson, a Canadian inventor, placed some calcium oxide (lime), coal tar and aluminum oxide in a container and heated the mix to a high temperature....
Read More >>Innovative gel douses an entrepreneurial fire
BUSINESS
At first glance the YouTube video looks like yet another reminder that some people have too much time on their hands. And in this case one of those hands is covered in an opaque gel, while the other holds a blowtorch with the flame set directly on that hand for what seems like far too long.
Read More >>McGill U and École Polytechnique co-host Research Day
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
The fifth annual Chemical Engineering Research Day, organized by the chemical engineering departments at McGill University and École Polytechnique de Montréal, was major success. The March 15 event contributed to the training, networking and visibility of graduate students, giving them the opportunity to mingle with colleagues and professionals.
Read More >>Simon Fraser University hosts Chemistry Career Night
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
Simon Fraser University, in conjunction with the Vancouver CIC Local Section, co-hosted the fourth annual Chemistry Career Night for SFU undergraduate students enrolled in at least one chemistry course. The students received advice on which career opportunities awaited them in the chemistry sector upon graduation.
Read More >>Record number of delegates at York U’s annual chemistry conference
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
The Department of Chemistry at York University in Toronto hosted the 45th Southern Ontario Undergraduate Student Chemistry Conference (SOUSCC) this past March. It was the largest-ever SOUSCC, with more than 135 speakers and almost 200 delegates. Some included first-time participants from the University of Ottawa and Nipissing University in North Bay, Ont.
Read More >>Undergrads network with chemical engineering professionals at U of T
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
This past March, the University of Toronto and the Chemical Institute of Canada co-hosted the annual Sector Info Night, inviting chemical engineering alumni from various areas of expertise to speak with undergraduates about their future career plans. This year’s speakers gave a brief presentation about their respective fields, which included: air quality control, environmental engineering, metallurgy, process engineering and consulting.
Read More >>Professional Chemists Sign Mobility Agreement
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
Professional Chemists can now transfer their professional registration between provinces across Canada. The Federation of Canada’s Professional Chemists (FCPC) announced today that provincial chemists’ organizations have adopted a Memorandum of Understanding to facilitate mobility of professional chemists between provinces.
Read More >>CSChE and University of Toronto host faculty-student mixer
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
University of Toronto’s faculty-student mixer took place March 2, 2017. The annual event was hosted by U of T’s CSChE student chapter and provided a friendly and intimate platform for students to interact with faculty members.
Read More >>2017 3M National Teaching Fellowships
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
3M National Teaching Fellowship is Canada’s most prestigious recognition of excellence in educational leadership and teaching at the university or college level. The Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education and 3M Canada are pleased to announce the 2017 3M National Teaching Fellows:
Read More >>Jeffrey Dahn awarded the Gerhard Herzberg Canada Gold Medal
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
This year’s winner of the Gerhard Herzberg Canada Gold Medal for Science and Engineering is Jeffrey Dahn of Dalhousie University. The Gerhard Herzberg Canada Gold Medal for Science and Engineering, NSERC’s highest honour, recognizes research contributions characterized by both excellence and influence
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