Ah, youth! As we get solidly into the Dog Days of summer and most normal people think “beach”, “recliner”, “hammock”, our Younger Chemists have a counter-proposal: “Hell no, we won’t slow!”
Check out these summertime events, in chronological order. But start checking now, because the first two are, like, soon.
1. CV/Resume Workshop
Thursday, June 10th, 5:00 – 6:30 pm CDT
Join the Eastern US YCC Partnership for a virtual CV/Resume Workshop featuring these distinguished ACS Career Consultants:
- Sandra K Keyser, Senior Adviser in Environmental Health and Safety, Columbia University
- Donna J Dean, former senior manager at NIH, AAAS Fellow
- Jim Murray, Professor, Department of Chemistry, Immaculata University
- Bill Carroll, Jr, retired from Occidental Chemical Corp, former President of ACS
- Katherine L Lee, Senior Director and Head of Scientific Planning and Operations in Pfizer’s Inflammation and Immunology Research Unit
- Peter Bonk, consultant, Reactive Intermediates LLC
To register, scan the QR code in the flyer at right or click here.
2. Self-Care Saturday
Saturday, June 12th, 10:00 – 11:15 am CDT
Celebrate Global Wellness Day with us as we kick off our new Self-Care Saturday series. We will be discussing the importance of self-care and demonstrating DIY activities to integrate into your self-care practices.
To register, scan the QR code in the flyer at right or click here.
3. Eastern US ACS YCC Partnership Research Symposium & Chemistry Career Expo
Theme: Younger Chemists Transforming the World Through Chemistry!
Presenters will have the opportunity to give oral or poster presentations, compete for prizes, and network with like-minded scientists. The symposium will also include a Chemistry Career Expo and networking sessions organized at the local section level to open and encourage meaningful dialogue, and to provide opportunities for students to interact with industry recruiters and graduate school representatives. Deadline for abstract submissions: June 30th at 11:59 pm ET.
Click here to submit your abstract or register!
Volunteer to judge posters or represent your company at the Chemistry Career Expo. Mentor student scientists from across the eastern US by judging their posters and offering constructive feedback. Share your career journey through the Chemistry Career Expo and networking sessions organized at the local section level to open and encourage meaningful dialogue, and to provide opportunities for students to interact with industry recruiters and graduate school representatives.
Click here to register for poster judging or the Career Expo! Contact ycccollaboration@gmail.com with any questions!
“Computers and the physics of complex biological systems”
