The Younger Chemists Committee has a new professional/social event planned: a tour of Anheuser-Busch Brewery, during which you are invited (or warned) to “Learn the chemistry of beer!” The event, planned for 3–5 pm on October 11, 2017, is open to all, but pre-RSVP by October 9 is required. Space is limited, so reply soonest! […]
Natalie LaFranzo, our current Section chair, wears another ACS hat: national chair of the Younger Chemists Committee. She has a full-page commentary in the August 28, 2017, issue of Chemical & Engineering News related to the founding and expanding mission of the YCC. In her article, Natalie tells of the close relationship between YCC and
The Younger Chemists Committee (YCC) is kicking off the academic year with an event. Even if you are not an academic … hey, even if you are not “Younger” (whatever that means) … you are invited to a networking and panel discussion featuring experts from Biomérieux, Pfizer, Polsinelli, and others. All are invited, and …
Natalie LaFranzo, Chair-elect of the St Louis Local Section, has been appointed Chair of the national Younger Chemists Committee (YCC), serving in 2016. Natalie became involved with the Committee in 2012, when she won a Leadership Development Award to attend the annual Young Leaders track at the ACS Leadership Development Institute in Dallas. In 2014
Natalie LaFranzo, chair of the St Louis Younger Chemists Committee, has announced the 2014 winners of the YCC-sponsored Young Researcher Travel Awards. The winners, Garrett Patrick of Washington University in St Louis and Hailey Shoemaker of Saint Louis University, will each receive up to $250 to support their attendance at the Midwest Regional ACS Meeting,
Natalie LaFranzo, Chair of the Saint Louis Section–Younger Chemists Committee, has announced that applications are open for the Younger Chemists Committee Young Researcher Award. The award winners will receive $250 to cover costs associated with attending the Midwest Regional Meeting this fall in Columbia, MO. If you have undergraduates in your research group, please encourage
The St. Louis Section Younger Chemists Committee is proud to introduce the new International Chemical Safety Forum! The Forum is an interactive website where students, faculty, and researchers from across the globe may gather and exchange information on laboratory safety.
