Growing up in Nanaimo BC in the 1960s, Trudy Lionel competed in “Reach for the Top,” a nationally televised academic quiz competition for high school students. Fast forward five decades, and Trudy – who passed away in April – would endow a high school scholarship to give other budding chemists a chance to reach for the top.
2077 chemical science attendees. 2300+ abstracts. 250 sessions. Thank you to everyone who put in their heart and soul to make #CSC2022 happen. A big shoutout to the volunteers, conference attendees, plenary speakers, symposia organizers, Technical Program team, Conference Organizing Committee, and the National Team for making our first in-person in three years such a memorable experience.
Victor Snieckus’s colleagues used to joke that if you wanted to track him down, you had to go to the airport. A highly respected synthetic organic chemist, he was such a sought-after speaker and collaborator that he was constantly criss-crossing the globe.
Meet Dr. Josephine Tsang, CIC’s new Executive Director, focused on leading the National Office Team and the organizations’ operations, while planning for programming, human resources, finances, marketing, and risk management.
The Chemical Institute of Canada (CIC) stands in solidarity with Ukraine, the Ukrainian community in Canada, and people who have close ties to their homeland. This unprovoked attack is horrific and unimaginable.
After an extensive search the CIC has appointed Dr. Josephine Tsang as the new executive director of the Chemical Institute of Canada (CIC)
Avid female scientist. Dedicated champion of social equity, sustainability, collaborative community builder. Passionate innovation leader. With over two decades of experience in industry, academia, private and public sectors, Dr. Josephine Tsang is beyond thrilled to be joining the Chemical Institute of Canada (CIC) as Executive Director on February 1st, 2022.
Meet the CIC National Office Team’s new Editorial Coordinator, Jacob Lee, the frist point of contact for new submissions to The Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering.
Two years ago, Ryerson University chemical engineering undergraduate Prrunthaa Santhirakumaran joined the CIC Energy Division, fundamentally altering the course of her academic trajectory and landing her an important research position.
Meet Sarah Piotrkowski, CIC’s new Program Coordinator, focused on delivering high quality conferences and events for our members.
Meet Zac Hawkins, CIC’s new Technical Analyst, focused on the technological and data aspect of conferences and other services we offer.
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.
From proofing manuscripts to drafting editorial lineups, she plays a key role in steering The Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering.