From August 16th – 20th, chemists from all over the world will be descending on Boston for the 250th National Meeting! In addition to all of the great opportunities that ACS has to offer during the conference, NSYCC and our affiliates have some fun events and symposia planned as well. We encourage everyone who is in town for the conference to join in and get to know the local YCC chapter!
Sunday August 16th at 7:00 PM – Join the NSYCC at the Back Bay Social Club to kick off the first night of the conference!
Monday August 17th there are three great symposia lined up occurring concurrently that would be very valuable for young scientists.
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8:30 AM – Careers for Young Professionals in Green Chemistry: Breaking Bad Chemistry Habits
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Features talks from famous scientists who work in the Green Chemistry field who will be passing on their expertise on how to be more “green” in the lab.
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Location: Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, Room 207
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Contact: Ray Borg at careers@nsycc.org and Wasiu Lawal at wasiulawal79@yahoo.co.uk
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8:45 AM – YCC-NESACS International Symposium “Younger Chemists Exchanging More than Currency: First- Euros and Dollars, Next- Rupees, Rands, and Reais”
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Join international graduate students to engage and discuss our roles as young scientists, and how we can expand our network and become better connected.
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Location: Seaport Hotel and World Trade Center, Ballroom B
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Contact: Lee Johnson chemlee@yahoo.com and Jens Breffke breffke@gmail.com
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9:15 AM – 12:30 PM Women Chemists Committee: Managing Transitions
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Location: Sheraton Boston Hotel, Hampton A/B
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For more information check out WCC’s website
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Contact: Mary Shultz at Mary.shultz@tufts.edu
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