Chemistry, Community, and Courage

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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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Meet the National Office Team: Julia Le

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Julia Le joined the CIC National Team in the newly created role of Business Development Specialist. This role focuses on creating and maintaining partnership relationships, while implementing new systems to improve processes, and revenue generation through grant writing and sponsorship proposals.

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Dr. Sree Talluri: On the topic of biotechnology

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CSC WIDE November 2024 Spotlight Video -- This month we feature Dr. Sree Talluri, from the University of Victoria and a scientist at a biotechnology firm. Dr. Talluri's Ph.D. research, under the supervision of Dr. Cornelia Bohne, is focused on tagging gels with fluorescent dyes aimed at drug delivery systems, among other biotechnology applications.

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Iryna Torrance has been selected by the CIC as the new Director, Finance and Business Services

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The Chemical Institute of Canada is thrilled to introduce Iryna Torrance as the new Director of Finance and Business Services. Bringing a wealth of experience and a fresh, innovative perspective, Iryna is a perfect addition to the National Team. Iryna Torrance is a seasoned CPA, CA, Macc, and MBA with many years in Finance. For the past 12+ years she held executive and senior finance management roles in Not-for-Profit, Diamond Mining, Manufacturing, and Refrigeration sectors.

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Jennifer Geddes-McAlister: Moms in Proteomics

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CSC WIDE October 2024 Spotlight Video -- an initiative of the CSC’s Working for Inclusion, Equity, and Diversity (WIDE) Committee -- shines a light on chemists from diverse backgrounds and creates opportunities for increased representation of diverse researchers and scientists. This month we feature Professor Jennifer Geddes-McAlister, an Assistant Professor at the University of Guelph. Prof. Geddes-McAlister discusses work-life balance, challenges and barriers faced by equity-deserving groups, and the role of mentors in academic careers.

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Emily Devereux: Environmental remediation of tailing waste

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CSC WIDE September 2024 Spotlight Video -- an initiative of the CSC’s Working for Inclusion, Equity, and Diversity (WIDE) Committee -- shines a light on chemists from diverse backgrounds and creates opportunities for increased representation of diverse researchers and scientists. This month we feature Emily Devereux, a research technologist at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology. Emily’s environmental research aims to remediate oil sand tailing waste and return it to natural landscape to be safe for humans and animals.

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Maxine Kirshenbaum: Evolution of colourful rocks

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CSC WIDE July 2024 Spotlight Video -- an initiative of the CSC’s Working for Inclusion, Equity, and Diversity (WIDE) Committee -- shines a light on chemists from diverse backgrounds and creates opportunities for increased representation of diverse researchers and scientists. Each month, CIC News highlights one researcher from the Spotlight Videos library. This month we are featuring Maxine Kirshenbaum, a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Toronto, working with Dr. Mark Wilson, in the Department of Chemistry.

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