Bonding Over Careers: CIC Toronto’s Chemical Fair Sparks Connections

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The CIC Toronto Local Section proudly hosted its Annual Chemical Career Fair at the MaRS Discovery District on Thursday, November 20th. The event welcomed 160 attendees and featured 9 companies, all aligned with this year’s Made-in-Canada theme, celebrating homegrown innovation and scientific leadership. Co-organized by Arshiyah Rashid and Rachel Shum, alongside the CIC Toronto team, the fair brought together students, early-career researchers, and industry professionals for a day dedicated to career exploration and community building.

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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

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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

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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

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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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Dr. Adya Karthikeyan: Surface Engineering with the Purpose

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CSC WIDE May 2025 Spotlight Video - This month we feature Dr. Adya Karthikeyan, a postdoctoral fellow at the Polytechnique Montreal, where they explore surface polymers for agricultural applications. During Ph.D. studies at McGill University, Dr. Karthikeyan used nature inspired surfaces to surface engineer cooling materials for heat transfer.

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