NSYCC - ACS Northeastern Section Younger Chemists Committee

08/10/2026

Your chemistry community is bigger than your lab.

The Boston & New England Chemistry Community Open Forum is back — and it's free, virtual, and open to everyone.

If you're an undergraduate or graduate student, postdoctoral researcher, early-career professional, or scientist working in chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, materials science, or chemical engineering, this event is for you.

Whether you're already involved with the American Chemical Society or you're simply looking to meet other scientists in the region, your perspective is welcome.

Details:

Date: August 31, 2026
Time: 5:00–6:00 PM EST
Format: Live on Zoom
Cost: Free

Register now: https://2026forum.eventbrite.com/

Presented by the Northeastern Section Younger Chemists Committee (NSYCC) of the American Chemical Society.

08/08/2026

08/05/2026

🌍 Science, culture, and community across the Atlantic.

In March 2026, NSYCC Immediate Past Chair Marcela de Barros, NSYCC Secretary Durgalakshmi Sivasankar, and NSYCC Chair-Elect Bruno Mochi represented NESACS at the 28th JCF Spring Symposium in Cologne, Germany, through the annual NESACS–GDCh German Exchange Program.

The week brought together younger chemists for research presentations, professional networking, leadership discussions, and cultural experiences throughout Cologne.

Highlights included creating custom fragrances during a private chemistry workshop, connecting with JCF leaders, sharing traditional Reibekuchen beside the Rhine, and exploring the city beneath Cologne Cathedral.

"The exchange is much more than a conference or a trip abroad—it is an opportunity to build meaningful relationships with scientists from different backgrounds."

These experiences show how chemistry can connect people across institutions, countries, cultures, and languages. 🧪🤝

Learn more by visiting the NESACS German Exchange Steering Committee webpage.

Questions about participating or supporting the program? Contact [email protected].

06/24/2026

Introducing the 2026–2027 NSYCC Executive Board.

Please join us in welcoming this year’s board:

Chair-Elect: Bruno Mochi
Secretary: Durga Sivasankar
Treasurer: Hannah Lynn Harrison
Career Chair: Anurag Roy
Social Chair: Hwayoon Lee
Social Chair: Everson Gomes
Social Chair: Jenna King
Publicity Chair: Reba Surmaheine
Webmaster: Anant Bhasin

We look forward to another year of supporting younger chemists through professional development, networking, outreach, and community-building across the Northeastern Section.

05/26/2026

🧪 NSCRC 2026 Award Recognition

The Northeastern Student Chemistry Research Conference (NSCRC) is an annual conference hosted by NSYCC that brings together undergraduate and graduate researchers from across the Northeast to present and celebrate student-led research in the chemical sciences.

Congratulations to this year’s NSCRC 2026 award recipients:

🏆 Annelise Fuhrer — Outstanding Undergraduate Student Poster Award
🏆 Harrison Toll — Outstanding Graduate Student Poster Award
🏆 Jas Genchev — Excellent Elevator Speech Award
🏆 Tomoya Ozaki — Excellent Oral Presentation Award
🏆 Andresa Oliveira Tavares Lima — Most Promising Female Scientist Award
🏆 Brett Waldman — Historical Phyllis A. Brauner Memorial Book Award
🏆 Yassin Abdelazim — Rising Star Award
🏆 Jacob Lydon — Special Recognition Award

Congratulations as well to raffle winners Jenna King, Vladislav Khamraev, and Skylar Diamandis.

Thank you to all presenters, attendees, judges, sponsors, and volunteers who contributed to another successful NSCRC.

Not pictured: Annelise Fuhrer, Yassin Abdelazim & Jacob Lydon.

05/14/2026

NSYCC members: Summerthing 2026 is coming up later this month at Fenway Park.
Join NESACS on Tuesday, May 26 for the Red Sox vs. Atlanta Braves game. Gates open at 5:15 PM, with an informal social hour around 5:30 PM before the 6:45 PM game.
Bring family, friends, and colleagues for an evening at the ballpark.
Register through Eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-summerthing-nesacs-at-fenway-park-tuesday-may-26th-tickets-1987154704213?aff=oddtdtcreator
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05/03/2026

Help shape the future of NSYCC. Nominations for the 2026–2027 Executive Board are now open to all members, and self-nominations are welcome.

Swipe through to see every open role, what each position does, and how to apply. Whether you want to lead strategy as Chair, manage the record as Secretary, or step into Chair-Elect, there is a seat with your name on it.

Review the bylaws before you nominate: tinyurl.com/bylaws-20
Submit your nomination by May 18, 11:59 PM EST: tinyurl.com/NSYCC-Executive-26