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Initiated & led by a group of (inter)national & (under)graduate students, Q-ACS was ranked as outstanding (2022-24) 🇷🇴

Q-ACS, initiated and led by a group of (inter)national (under)graduate students, contributes to the vitality of Queen’s University’s Department of Chemistry in many ways. Q-ACS was recognized as an Outstanding Student Chapter for the 2022-2023 year by the ACS Society Committee on Education on the basis of the Chapter’s activities and programs. The Chapter’s mission is to foster professional and te

chnical development within the Queen’s chemical community promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect (DEIR).

04/08/2026

The Queen’s International Student Chapter of the American Chemical Society (Q-ACS) is opening nominations for the 2026 American Chemical Society Undergraduate Award for Excellence in Chemical Safety and Ethics. This award recognizes a senior undergraduate student (3rd or 4th year, including accelerated master’s students in their 4th year of undergraduate studies) in the chemical profession who has actively demonstrated the intersectionality between chemical safety and ethical behavior.

As an international Chapter, Q-ACS can nominate one student for this award. Please complete the following form (see link below) to nominate an undergraduate student who has actively demonstrated the connection between chemical safety and ethics through behavior and schoolwork. Self-nominations are also encouraged! Note: Only ONE nomination will be accepted per individual. The deadline for submitting nominations is Friday May 8th @ 11:59 PM EDT.

Nomination Form: https://forms.office.com/r/6TaUmaF7QS

Please do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected] if you have any questions.

04/06/2026

The Queen's University International Student Chapter of the American Chemical Society (Q-ACS) is participating in the 2026 ACS Graduate Student and Postdoctoral Scholars Recognition Program. We are seeking nominations to recognize talented graduate students and postdoctoral scholars in the chemical sciences who actively demonstrate leadership in five separate award categories:

1. Leadership in Mentoring
2. Leadership in the Promotion of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEIR)
3. Leadership in the Promotion of Research Safety
4. Leadership in Science Outreach and Engagement
5. Leadership in Science Advocacy

Nomination form: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/7D5SrihCMh

The deadline to complete and submit the nomination form is Friday, May 8th, at 11:59 PM EDT. All nominations are confidential. Individuals may be nominated for multiple categories, but the nominated individual may win only ONE award. One graduate student AND postdoctoral scholar may be recognized per award category. The nominee must be a current graduate student or postdoctoral scholar at the time of the submission. Graduate students and postdoctoral scholars cannot self-nominate for an award. Undergraduate students, graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, faculty, and staff may submit nominations. Note: Only ONE nomination will be accepted per individual, per category.

The nomination form is to be submitted by the lead nominator who will complete a nomination summary. All nominations must be accompanied by exactly one letter of support, from an individual other than the lead nominator, submitted either attached to the nomination form or sent to [email protected], accompanied with the following subject line “Q-ACS 2026 GSPSRP Nomination”.

For more information about these awards and the recognition process, please follow this link. Please note, (self)-nominations via the ACS portal are prohibited and must be submitted via Q-ACS on behalf of the successful nominee.

Please do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected] if you have any questions.

03/31/2026

Q-ACS is proud to share an exciting milestone for Q-ACS at this year’s ACS Spring Exhibition & Meeting 2026!

Q-ACS was honoured to receive both the Outstanding Award and the Green Chemistry Award, recognizing our team’s continued commitment to advancing sustainable innovation in chemistry.

A member of our Chapter, Rachel Korchinsky (Vice-President), was invited to present to an audience of over 500 attendees about our international Chapter. Introduced by Dr. David A. Laviska, she spoke about the mission and impact of Q-ACS, emphasizing the critical importance of green chemistry in shaping a more sustainable future.

At Q-ACS, we believe green chemistry is more than a discipline; it is a promise: That the next generation of scientists will be equipped not only with knowledge of chemistry, but also with a strong sense of responsibility to create a sustainable future.

These recognitions reflect the dedication, passion, and collaboration of our entire team (Both past and present) and partners who are driving meaningful change in the field.

Thank you to the American Chemical Society for this honour and to everyone who continues to support and advance green chemistry. We hope to see more Chapters embrace green chemistry and even more awards handed out next year!

03/11/2026

The Queen’s University International Student Chapter of the American Chemical Society (Q-ACS) is excited to host the McRae Lecture, featuring two-time Nobel Laureate in Chemistry, Dr. K. Barry Sharpless, on Thursday, May 7th, 2026.

Dr. Sharpless is internationally recognized for pioneering work that has transformed modern chemistry. Q-ACS is honoured to host Dr. Sharpless, recipient of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry (2001) for his work on chirally catalysed oxidation reactions and (2022) for the development of click chemistry and bioorthogonal chemistry.

Join us for this special lecture to hear insights from a visionary scientist whose discoveries have (re)shaped how chemists design and build molecules.

📍 Location: Bioscience Auditorium 1101, Queen’s University
🕒 Time: 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
📅 Date: Thursday, May 7th, 2026

Due to capacity limits, registration will operate on a first-come, first-served basis. By completing the registration form, you are confirming your commitment to attend. While we understand that unforeseen circumstances may arise, we kindly ask that you notify us if you are unable to attend so that another participant may take your place.

Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/jW2HJwUbPb

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear from one of the world’s most influential chemists and a two-time Nobel Laureate. 🌟

03/06/2026

The Queen’s University International Student Chapter of the American Chemical Society (Q-ACS) is excited to host the ACS International Historic Chemical Landmark Ceremony at Queen’s University, honoring the late Dr. Alfred R. Bader on May 8th, 2026. This prestigious event will culminate with the unveiling of a commemorative ACS Landmark plaque, followed by a networking luncheon.

The ceremony will be held in CHE 117 (Chernoff Hall) at 10:30 AM on Friday, May 8th, 2026, followed by a complimentary networking lunch in the Chernoff first-floor atrium.

Register Here: https://forms.office.com/r/AKHjhwPzrC

The ceremony will celebrate the extraordinary legacy of Dr. Bader, a beloved Queen’s alumnus and benefactor, distinguished chemist, accomplished entrepreneur, and generous philanthropist, whose impact continues to resonate across the fields of science, business, and the arts.

Over the past four years, a dedicated group of individuals, organizations, and stakeholders has worked diligently to ensure that Dr. Bader’s life and achievements are formally recognized through this historic award, marking the first ACS Landmark designation in Canada in the past two decades.

02/14/2026

The Queen’s University Chapter of the American Chemical Society (Q-ACS) is thrilled to announce that Q-ACS is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Q-ACS Excellence Awards that will be presented at our annual reception this upcoming May: “Chemists Helping Others: Celebrating Leadership in the Community.” These recognitions aim to celebrate outstanding contributions in various categories.

Scan the QR code for access to the nomination form. The deadline to submit nominations for all awards is March 15th at 5:00 p.m. ET.

More information about each of the award categories and the nomination process can be found on our website: https://qacsstudentchapter.wixsite.com/q-acs/post/2026-q-acs-excellence-awards.

01/16/2026

Q-ACS is honoured to feature Dr. Paul Duchesne in this month’s Monthly Mind Initiative! Thank you, Dr. Duchesne, for sharing your journey and the lessons you learned along the way. Your story is truly inspiring!

👉 Click to read all about Dr. Duchesne's journey here: https://qacsstudentchapter.wixsite.com/q-acs/post/monthly-mind-dr-paul-duchesne

12/16/2025

Q-ACS is beyond excited to feature Dr. Kevin De France in this month’s Monthly Mind Initiative! Thank you, Dr. De France, for sharing your journey and highlighting the important and very interesting work you do in your lab.

👉 Click to read all about Dr. De France's journey and the De France Lab:
https://qacsstudentchapter.wixsite.com/q-acs/post/monthly-mind-dr-kevin-de-france

👉 You can also watch his wonderful video here:
https://youtu.be/KvSVezjvR88?si=eVE48zWiQs5JAN5h

12/09/2025

Ready to see your lab work in a whole new light? Check out our latest article: “From Benchtop to Global Impact: How Reaction Engineering Powers a Cleaner Future.”

Reaction engineering isn’t just equations; it’s the key to renewable energy. See how classroom reactors connect to real-world clean energy.

Read the full article now! https://qacsstudentchapter.wixsite.com/q-acs/post/from-bench-top-to-global-impact-how-reaction-engineering-powers-a-cleaner-future

11/17/2025

For this month's Monthly Mind Initiative, Q-ACS is honoured to feature Dr. Christopher Spencer! Thank you, Dr. Spencer, for sharing your career journey and your fascinating work on the formation and evolution of Earth's crust at Queen's Facility for Isotope Research (QFIR). Your insights into the value of combining academia and industry, as well as cross-disciplinarity, are enlightening and sure to inspire aspiring scientists to explore the myriad ways they can apply their chemical education.

Click to read Dr. Spencer's wonderful response!
👉 https://qacsstudentchapter.wixsite.com/q-acs/post/monthly-mind-dr-christopher-spencer

11/10/2025

Last Friday, Q-ACS was thrilled to host Angela Lyon and Dr. Heinz Plaumann at our Virtual Professional Development Workshop!

Angela Lyon, a registered patent agent with the Canadian Intellectual Property Office, shared insights into her career path, a day in the life of a patent agent, and how adaptability can lead you down unexpected career paths. Connect with Angela Lyon through the WE CAN project (https://www.facebook.com/WECANQueensU/) or the Queen’s University Partnerships and Innovation YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/).

Dr. Plaumann, Ph.D., founder of QuantumQikCareers, spoke on career and life planning, emphasizing networking, personal growth, and pursuing your passions. Learn more on his YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/), or schedule an appointment with him through ACS: (https://www.acs.org/careers/personal-career-consulting/career-consultants/heinz-plaumann.html).

We were delighted to put on this event and sincerely hope all who attended enjoyed the workshop as much as we did. We are looking ahead to a year filled with new projects and outreach, so make sure to keep an eye out for more exciting Q-ACS events to come!

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