International Younger Chemists Network - IYCN

The Public Outreach Committee is looking for new members! Applications are open until April 30th.
👉 Apply now: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSedqE1Vuq-8FGCcwkQaWGDbKDR3z8AkTHnn1TyRaIHu8DMg8A/viewform

Last day for submission! We invite you to share your opinion on the IYCN Science Café Series 3! Which of IUPAC's 2023 Top 10 Emerging Technologies in Chemistry do you want to learn more about?

Let us know and complete the survey at http://bit.ly/TopTen_Survey23 by March 31st

Last week, the IYCN Mentoring Program had the pleasure of hosting Alaaeddin Alsbaiee from BASF and Christina Wegeberg from Lund University in an online panel discussion about postdocs for careers in academia and industry. We had a wonderful discussion in which our mentees had the chance to ask the speakers and get important insights about the postdoc experience and beyond.

Want to participate in the next round of the IYCN Mentoring Program? Follow us and stay tuned for the next call for applications!

Deadline extended! We invite you to share your opinion on the IYCN Science Café Series 3! Which of IUPAC's 2023 Top 10 Emerging Technologies in Chemistry do you want to learn more about?

Let us know and complete the survey at http://bit.ly/TopTen_Survey23 by March 31st

Last Chance! We invite you to share your opinion on the IYCN Science Café Series 3! Which of IUPAC's 2023 Top 10 Emerging Technologies in Chemistry do you want to learn more about?

Let us know and complete the survey at http://bit.ly/TopTen_Survey23 by March 15th

IYCN Science Café survey on Top Ten Emerging Technologies in Chemistry 2023 Since 2019, the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) has been announcing every year a list of Top Ten Emerging Technologies in Chemistry that are expected to have a huge impact on our lives by contributing to the well-being of society and the sustainability of our planet. These....

The EDI Committee is looking for new members! Join the team and have a meaningful impact on ensuring diversity throughout our network.

Hello from the IYCN EDI committee! We are creating a social media campaign in which a minority group of our network will be highlighted every month. We will use our platforms to give visibility and share stories of our members. We would like to hear from you, the subjects you are interested in seeing in our campaign! Please comment your vote below!

Option 1: Women in Chemistry

Option 2: People with disability in Chemistry

Option 3: LGBTQIPAN+ in Chemistry

Option 4: Suggest your own!

We invite you to share your opinion on the IYCN Science Café Series 3! Which of IUPAC's 2023 Top 10 Emerging Technologies in Chemistry do you want to learn more about?

Let us know and complete the survey at http://bit.ly/TopTen_Survey23 by March 15th

We invite you to share your opinion on the IYCN Science Café Series 3! Which of IUPAC's 2023 Top 10 Emerging Technologies in Chemistry do you want to learn more about?
Let us know and complete the survey at http://bit.ly/TopTen_Survey23 by March 15th

Tomorrow, Tuesday February 27th is our Global Women’s Breakfast

This year we are chatting about Catalyzing Diversity in Chemistry, and are thrilled to announce the speakers for webinar: Kara Branch, MBA, LSSGB (Black Girls Do Engineer Corporation), Dr Laena D'Alton, and Charlie Simms (Periodically Ox).

Register now: http://bit.ly/iycn-gwb-2024

Have a look at our recent publication in Chemistry Views: Building the Young Program for IUPAC | Chains 2023

The IYCN along with the European Young Chemists’ Network (EYCN), and the Young Royal Netherlands Chemical Society (Jong KNCV) hosted an inspiring young program at IUPAC | Chains 2023. These youth sessions aimed to connect students and early-career chemists worldwide, build and broaden their network, improve their skillset, and boost their career development. Check out our article to learn more!

https://www.chemistryviews.org/building-the-young-program-for-iupacchains-2023/

Coming up on Tuesday is our Global Women’s Breakfast This year we are chatting about Catalyzing Diversity in Chemistry, and are thrilled to announce the speakers for webinar: Kara Branch, MBA, LSSGB (), Dr Laena D'Alton, and Charlie Simms (periodically_ox).

Register now: http://bit.ly/iycn-gwb-2024

Global Women’s Breakfast this year is about Catalyzing Diversity in Chemistry, and we are thrilled to announce the speakers for webinar: Kara Branch, MBA, LSSGB (Black Girls Do Engineer Corporation), Dr Laena D'Alton, and Charlie Simms (Periodically Ox).

Register here: http://bit.ly/iycn-gwb-2024

INNOVATION CUP 2024 presented by Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Compete for the 14th Innovation Cup and 20,000 EUR with students from all over the world through a week of networking, scientific challenges, learning, and professional development.

Have you applied? There's still time! Apply now, deadline Jan 31st 2024 - http://innovationcup.EMDgroup.com

Communicating Discovery Science: Call for abstracts for JCOM special issue

Advances in discovery science (including basic, curiosity-driven, blue-sky, or fundamental scientific research) make it possible to answer complex questions and provide the building blocks of new knowledge and innovation. While discovery science is crucial in shaping our future, some may perceive it as abstract and somewhat removed from society. And, occasionally, public audiences may question the funding of discovery science. Therefore, public communication and engagement about discovery science demand specific goals and strategies, and we need research evidence about effective ways to communicate about these topics and engage diverse audiences.

Public communication and engagement in support of discovery science will be the theme of a special issue of JCOM (Journal of Science Communication) and an international symposium in South Africa, both planned for late 2024. SISSA MediaLab will produce the journal issue, while the symposium will be hosted by Stellenbosch University. The journal issue and symposium will be informed and shaped by the work already done by SciPEP.

With the special issue of JCOM, we aim to produce a scholarly record of current knowledge and insights into relevant research and practice and stimulate new research and reflection around this topic. We invite researchers, practitioners, policymakers and funders to submit contributions to science communication research, practice and training specifically relevant to discovery science. The detailed call for abstracts is available at https://jcom.sissa.it/news/12/

The deadline for abstracts is 1 February 2024. Authors will be informed by 15 March 2024 whether they are invited to submit a full manuscript, which will be due by 30 June 2024. The target date for producing the journal issue is October 2024. Please submit your 500-word abstract to the JCOM deputy editor (Marina Joubert) at: [email protected]

We are happy to announce the IYCN Mentoring Program ‘Class of 2023’!
We congratulate all selected participants and wish you fruitful discussions and long-lasting relationships. We look forward to a successful program and are planning a continuation of the program in 2024.

Join the IYCN and Prof. Vincent Rotello from the University of Massachusetts for a conversation about Nanozymes! Happening November 28th, 2023 from 4-5 pm CEST - register now! 👉 http://bit.ly/Nanozyme

We are excited to hear from many wonderful speakers at the 2023 IYCN Online Conference happening Oct 27th at 1:00 pm CET. Check out the program, abstracts and guests in the conference booklet! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rb703LZW5mWf30HLv-GqPUBintrH8Itf/view?usp=drive_link

The second in a series of talks presented by the International Younger Chemists Network entitled “IYCN Science Café” is posted on our YouTube. This video focuses on the IUPAC 2022 Top Ten Emerging Technologies in Chemistry and features Prof. Erwin Reisner, who discusses his work on liquid solar fuel synthesis, how it works and where we can apply it in today's world.
Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/6ErGLwRuZjg?si=j1-zcBj-j5NBUbVz

Looking to join the IYCN board? The IYCN is looking for new Committee Leaders for the following committees: public outreach, industry relations, and international society liaison. Please complete the Google Form by 6 October 12:00 GMT
https://forms.gle/cCLBsoPLRvL9C5bD8

The present world requires highly interwoven and coordinated structures and partnerships among different verticals of society for tackling the emerging global problems. To this end, filling the gap between the innovation brought by young scientists and constructs related to policy paradigms is one of the most crucial aspects, which has the potential to lead to the development of a better world for the future generation. Therefore, the International Younger Chemist Network (IYCN) is organising an interesting webinar on 'The Role of Young Scientists in Shaping Global Policies', which will aim at enlightening the listeners on the diverse aspects related to this Science-Policy Interface. We hope, you will enjoy the scholarly discussion on this important issue.

Register now: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/8281155876753491030

Last day to submit abstracts!
Join us for the first IYCN International Conference! This conference will allow young chemists from around the globe to connect, giving them the tools and contacts to further their careers, as well as highlight their research.

Interested young researchers whose research falls within the topics covered by any of the IUPAC Top Ten Emerging Technologies in Chemistry (https://iupac.org/what-we-do/top-ten/) are encouraged to submit an abstract.

Registration: https://bit.ly/IYCN_Conf23

Abstract submission: https://bit.ly/IYCN_Conf23_abstract

Join us for the first IYCN International Conference! This conference will allow young chemists from around the globe to connect, giving them the tools and contacts to further their careers, as well as highlight their research.

Interested young researchers whose research falls within the topics covered by any of the IUPAC Top Ten Emerging Technologies in Chemistry (https://iupac.org/what-we-do/top-ten/) are encouraged to submit an abstract.

Registration: https://bit.ly/IYCN_Conf23

Abstract submission: https://bit.ly/IYCN_Conf23_abstract

The Global Conversation on Sustainability (GCS) is happening TOMORROW September 25! The IYCN and IUPAC are excited to present Oluwaseun Anselm, Namrata Jain, Sonja Jost, John R. De Backere, and Carol Sze Ki Lin for a conversation at 10am EST.

Last chance to register! You won't want to miss this! https://bit.ly/gcs_day_2023

The Global Conversation on Sustainability (GCS) is happening Monday September 25! The IYCN and IUPAC are excited to present Oluwaseun Anselm, Namrata Jain, Sonja Jost, John R. De Backere, and Carol Sze Ki Lin for a conversation at 10am EST.

This is a free and virtual event. Register here: https://bit.ly/gcs_day_2023

Our September Science Café is happening on the 21st September at 6-7 PM CEST. Join Dr. Peter T. Smith from Northwestern University to discuss Nanoparticle megalibraries.
Register here: https://bit.ly/Nano_libraries

Exciting Young Chemists Program at IUPAC 2023 Congress! 🌍
*THURSDAY August 24th sessions 🧪 (Part 2)
The IYCN together with EYCN and JongKNCV is excited to present the Young Program at IUPAC|CHAINS 2023! Join us in The Hague, the Netherlands for an experience designed for young chemists, by young chemists. With programming running all week, there’s something for everyone!
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👉 Event schedule: https://cbd.eventsair.com/QuickEventWebsitePortal/iupac-chains-2023/schedule/Agenda

Exciting Young Chemists Program at IUPAC 2023 Congress! 🌍
*THURSDAY August 24th sessions 🧪 (Part 1)
The IYCN together with EYCN and JongKNCV is excited to present the Young Program at IUPAC|CHAINS 2023! Join us in The Hague, the Netherlands for an experience designed for young chemists, by young chemists. With programming running all week, there’s something for everyone!
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👉 Event schedule: https://cbd.eventsair.com/QuickEventWebsitePortal/iupac-chains-2023/schedule/Agenda

Exciting Young Chemists Program at IUPAC 2023 Congress! 🌍
*WEDNESDAY August 23rd sessions 🧪
The IYCN together with EYCN and JongKNCV is excited to present the Young Program at IUPAC|CHAINS 2023! Join us in The Hague, the Netherlands for an experience designed for young chemists, by young chemists. With programming running all week, there’s something for everyone!
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👉 Event schedule: https://cbd.eventsair.com/QuickEventWebsitePortal/iupac-chains-2023/schedule/Agenda