American Chemical Society Younger Chemists Committee

Curious about getting a federal government job? Join us on Tuesday, August 20, 2:00 p.m. - 5:10 p.m. in the Colorado Convention Center's Bluebird Ballroom 2H!

Find the full list of YCC events at https://acsycc.org/50th.

Co-sponsored by I&EC

We're two weeks out from in Denver and hope to see you at some of our events!
Please note that zumba is no longer being offered, but we still have line dancing and yoga.

Find the full list of YCC events at https://acsycc.org/50th.

Join the Younger Chemist Caucus Sunday August 18th from 5-6 pm MDT for light refreshments and Jeopardy hosted by past President Peter Dorhout.

Enjoy Line Dancing with your fellow YCC Monday August 19th from 4:30 to 6:00 pm MDT at the Colorado Convention Center: Four Seasons Ballroom 1. Find the full list of YCC events at https://acsycc.org/50th.

Come network with the YCC, fellow early career chemists, and friends of the YCC Sunday August 18th 7-10 PM at Ghost Donkey tequila bar. Drink tickets, snacks, and entertainment in the form of YCC trivia to celebrate our 50th anniversary will be provided.

Join us for a coffee break on Sunday, August 18, from 10-11:30 a.m. MDT in Hyatt Regency Denver's Mineral F-G. ☕

Find the full list of YCC events at https://acsycc.org/50th.

We're excited for the Elevating Undergraduate Chemistry Education symposium at ACS Fall 2024! Find the full list of YCC events at https://acsycc.org/50th.

Join us for Zumba on Sunday, August 18, at 7:00 a.m. MDT in Hyatt Regency Denver's Capital Ballroom 4. Add zumba for FREE registering for ACS Fall 2024.

Find the full list of YCC events at https://acsycc.org/50th.

Join us for "Navigating Your Career Path as a First-Generation Chemist" at ACS Fall 2024 in Denver!
Find the full list of YCC events at: https://acsycc.org/50th

Co-sponsored by Corteva Agriscience, MilliporeSigma, and the ACS Division of Organic Chemistry

Join us for "How to Get Your First Federal Government Job" on Tuesday, August 20, 2:00 p.m. - 5:10 p.m. in the Colorado Convention Center's Bluebird Ballroom 2H.

Find the full list of YCC events at https://acsycc.org/50th.

Co-sponsored by I&EC

Meet Ashley Tubbs, an analytical chemist, active member of ACS Virginia, and YCC associate. Read about what Ashley does on the committee in this month's "Meet the YCC" post. "Meet the YCC" is a series of blog posts highlighting YCC members and associates and what they do both in and outside of ACS. https://acsycc.org/meet-the-ycc-ashley-tubbs/

Join us for yoga on Monday, August 19, at 7:00 a.m. MDT in Hyatt Regency Denver's Centennial Ballroom C. Add yoga for FREE registering for ACS Fall 2024.

Find the full list of YCC events at https://acsycc.org/50th.

Sponsored by ACS Member Insurance

Hang out with us at YCC's social events during ACS Fall 2024! Find the full list of YCC events at https://acsycc.org/50th.

Check out YCC's events at ACS Fall 2024 in Denver! Find the full list of YCC events at https://acsycc.org/50th.

Texas A&M University has been selected to host the ACS Graduate Student Symposium at the Spring 2025 Meeting in San Diego, California. Look forward to more information soon!

Happy Independence Day! Be sure to keep an eye on the sky and see the bright colors that each mineral creates!

Meet Amber Wilson, a lab analyst at Green Analytics, LLC, and a circus artist. Amber is a YCC member and a champion of YCC's liaison program. Read about what Amber does on the committee in this month's "Meet the YCC" post. "Meet the YCC" is a series of blog posts highlighting YCC members and associates and what they do both in and outside of ACS. https://acsycc.org/meet-the-ycc-amber-wilson/

A new FREE Virtual Symposium on Tuesday June 11 at 12 PM ET! Attend on Youtube (https://zurl.co/uRSx) or Zoom (https://zurl.co/ytYH). Sponsored by the American Chemical Society Division of Organic Chemistry, Royal Society of Chemistry and SCI.

Meet Erin Joy Araneta, author of The Adventures of Chemist Clara books. Erin is a YCC Member and part of the Governance Interface & Outreach (GIO) subcommittee. Read about what drew Erin to the committee and what she wants every younger chemist to know in this month's "Meet the YCC" post. "Meet the YCC" is a series of bog posts highlighting YCC Members and Associates and what they do both in and outside of ACS.

https://acsycc.org/meet-the-ycc-erin-araneta/

Last chance! Your application for the CIBA/YCC ACS Meeting Travel Award for the Fall 2024 Meeting in Denver or Regional Meetings between July 1 through December 31 is due tomorrow, May 15! https://acsycc.org/awards/ciba-travel-award/

Are you a younger chemist headed to the ACS Fall 2024 meeting in Denver or an upcoming regional meeting? Apply for the CIBA/YCC ACS Meeting Travel Award by May 15! The award offers up to $1000 to cover registration, accommodations, or travel for a National or Regional ACS Meeting between July 1 and December 31.

You are eligible if you are under 40 years of age, a current ACS member, a current postdoc or within 7 years of the start of your career, and not a previous winner of this award.

https://acsycc.org/awards/ciba-travel-award/

Meet Stephanie Ramos, Associate Director of Undergraduate Research at Oregon State University and first-generation high school and college grad. Stephanie is a Member of the national Younger Chemists Committee (YCC) and also serves as YCC’s Secretary. Stephanie’s profile is part of “Meet the YCC”, a series of blog posts highlighting YCC Members and Associates and what they do both in and outside of ACS.

https://acsycc.org/meet-the-ycc-stephanie-ramos/

Applications are open for the Priscilla Carney Jones Award! This award was established to provide scholarships for female students starting their junior year in the field of chemistry or related disciplines. Apply now https://www.acs.org/funding/scholarships-fellowships/priscilla-carney-jones-scholarship.html

The ACS National Committee on Younger Chemists is excited to announce the first 2024 Local Section Leadership Series event for Thursday, May 9, at 6 pm ET/3 pm PT, where we will welcome Professor Jennifer Heemstra to speak to her experiences with social media and provide some tips and tricks on how to grow your online reach within your community. Please RSVP at bit.ly/3xBUi0S, and join us on Zoom for this virtual event (invite will be distributed the day before the event)! We look forward to connecting with you!

Meet Dr. Natalie Foster, a former YCC member (1980-1982) who is now retired but remains a loyal ACS fan. To help us celebrate YCC's 50th anniversary, Natalie shared her perspectives on YCC, including how YCC gave her a community. You can read her full comment, as well as the insights from seven other former YCC members, in this month's post. https://acsycc.org/meet-the-former-ycc/

"Some of my longest and most rewarding friendships began [through ACS], and it all started with my first appointment on the YCC. The experience was more than just building a network; it was building a community."
— Dr. Natalie Foster, Professor Emerita, Lehigh University

Meet Dr. Carolyn Ribes, a former YCC member (1994-1998) who is now a Director-at-Large on the ACS Board of Directors and Chair of the Committee on Public Affairs and Public Relations. To help us celebrate YCC's 50th anniversary, Carolyn shared her perspectives on YCC, including the impact YCC had on her professional development. You can read her full comment, as well as the insights from seven other former YCC members, in this month's post. https://acsycc.org/meet-the-former-ycc/

"It was an extremely positive experience and resulted in my lifelong commitment to ACS volunteer service. I also appreciated the professional development that came from being an active YCC member."
— Dr. Carolyn Ribes, Business Analytical Leader, Dow Chemical

Come hang out with us at our social TONIGHT, Tuesday, March 19, from 7 to 10 pm, at Bryant Park NOLA. Good food and drinks, even better company 🎉🎉🎉

YCC members enjoyed participating in the second line at the expo opening today! 🎺 🎉 We're excited to continue connecting, collaborating, and celebrating the achievements of young chemists over the last five decades at Sci-Mix and the Grad & Postdoctoral Reception tonight.

Meet Dr. Peter Dorhout, a former YCC member (1995-1998) and consultant (2013-2016) who is now a Councilor (ex officio, Past ACS President), member of the Committee on Nominations & Elections, and member of the Pensions & Investments Committee. To help us celebrate YCC's 50th anniversary, Peter shared his perspectives on YCC, including what he sees as the value of YCC. You can read his full comment, as well as the insights from seven other former YCC members, in this month's post. https://acsycc.org/meet-the-former-ycc/

"YCC has been a committee to develop and nurture talent in ACS by being a committee of members who are dedicated to making ACS a valuable part of being an emerging professional in the chemical sciences and engineering."
— Dr. Peter Dorhout, Vice President for Research, Iowa State University