Postdoc and Research Associate Member Resource Group (PARA MRG)

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Postdocs drive discoveries, mentor students, and bring bold ideas to life, yet too often their contributions go under-recognized at institutions, and their voices go unheard. The CIC believes postdocs deserve acknowledgment, visibility, and a seat at the table in decision-making processes that directly influence their careers and the future of research.

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CSC and CSChE Communities Call to Protect Tri-Council Research Funding / Les communautés de la SCC et de la SCGCh demandent la protection du financement des trois conseils

The Canadian Society for Chemistry (CSC) and the Canadian Society for Chemical Engineering (CSChE) communities have jointly submitted a formal letter to the Federal Government of Canada expressing extreme concern about the possibility of budget cuts to Tri-Council research funding programs, including the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC).

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From Hazy Skies to Clear Discoveries: Dr. Ran Zhao’s Passion for Clean Air

Ready to learn about the air we breathe? Meet Professor Ran Zhao, our featured member of the month and winner of the 2025 Environment Division Mehran Alaee Early Career Researcher Award! Discover how his childhood memories of hazy skies sparked a passion for understanding air quality, and how he and his team are tackling the invisible chemistry of our atmosphere to help us all breathe a little easier.

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From Chemistry Labs to Leadership Roles: Dr. Paul Smith’s Career Journey

Dr. Paul Smith’s journey from a high school chemistry class in the UK to leading some of Canada’s top research organizations is a story of curiosity, mentorship, and bold career moves. With experience spanning Xerox, the Perimeter Institute, and national science boards, he’s passionate about connecting basic science with real-world impact. At CSC 2025, Dr. Smith will share the lessons he’s learned—and the inspiration that’s guided him along the way.

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Chemistry, Community, and Courage

Plenary speaker Dr. André K. Isaacs brings passionate advocacy and path-breaking research to the Canadian Chemistry Conference and Exhibition (CSC 2025). Born in Jamaica, Isaacs was inspired by his uncle to pursue chemistry, and afterwards moved to the U.S. to live up to that legacy. A queer, Black immigrant, he champions diversity in science and speaks to the importance of inclusive mentorship. He will share his research on Nitrogen Heterocycles and his dream of a more equitable and motivating scientific community at CSC 2025.

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