About us:

The role of the NJACS Younger Chemists Committee is to promote the interests of members under the age of 35 (or close to that age). It provides graduate students, post-doctoral chemists, and young professionals with the opportunity to interact with other chemists in the section, to help them better direct their careers, and to increase their involvement in the ACS. We do it through organizing social events, volunteering, networking and mentor/mentee opportunities, talks, seminars, and generally having a bit of fun.

We have been revamping and reinvigorating the club in the last few years and have a host of new and exciting activities planned for this year.

So what can you do?

If you are under 35 (or just think you are!!) we need your feedback. What events do you want to see? How can we help you? We are here to serve you, so please send us your comments and suggestions. Better still, get involved!

Contact us:

Please feel free to visit us on the YCC Google group, and post your questions: [ http://groups.google.com/group/ycc_njacs. ]
One of us will get back to you shortly.

At that webpage you may also join the group.

What have we done?

Past events include: the annual beer tasting, careers seminars, poster sessions and talks on different areas of science.

Check the National ACS YCC site:

http://membership.acs.org/Y/YCC/

NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

Upcoming Event:

04-26-2012: Evolution of a Scientist Lecture Series – A Chemist with a Badge

This unique free lecture series showcases local and regional chemists from academia, industry and the private sector and invite them to share their unique journeys and detail how they arrived at where they are today.

The New Jersey Younger Chemists Committee will hold the second installment in the Evolution of a Scientist lecture series at Rutgers University on April 26, 2012.

Our next speaker is Danielle Sherwood, PhD, a Special Agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Danielle will be sharing the story of her path as a chemist in graduate school through the application process and training at Quantico to the role of Special Agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation. She will also inform the audience of how research and scientific knowledge is a target for foreign intelligence services.

Event details: April 26, 2012; 7:30 PM (Refreshments 7:00 PM), Rutgers University , Wright-Reiman Hall, Room WL-260

Past Events:

Most Recent Event:

03-07-2012: North Jersey Younger Chemist Committee Trivia Night

This year instead of hosting the same old happy hour, we decided to spice it up a bit. What better way to bring a group of driven type-A scientists together than offer them a chance to engage their brains in friendly competition?

The evening began with a social hour encouraging attendees to mingle and interact with each other over a game of pool or a piece of pizza. Bill Suits and members from our executive committee made themselves available to give attendees information on resume assistance, job placements, mentoring and upcoming events. The evening concluded with an opportunity to continue the discussions while competing in the Fox and Hound's Wednesday night trivia competition.

We would like to thank everyone who attended the first NJYCC trivia night at the Fox and Hound in Edison, NJ for making it such a smashing success and due to popular demand plan on holding another trivia night later in the year.

Special congratulations go out to the “Mad Scientists” for coming in 3rd place!!!

11-10-2011: Evolution of a Scientist Lecture Series – A Professor's Journey

This unique free lecture series showcases local and regional chemists from academia, industry and the private sector and invite them to share their unique journeys and detail how they arrived at where they are today.

The New Jersey Younger Chemists Committee held our first installment in the Evolution of a Scientist lecture series at Rutgers University on November 10, 2011.

Our inaugural speaker was Dr. Amber Charlebois, an Associate Professor of Chemistry at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Amber shared her adventures to Professorhood thru both industry and academia and gave us glimpses into the challenges she experienced and rewarding moments. She offered advice on many topics including who and how to ask for recommendation letters and the importance of building a good professional network.

Her current areas of research include nucleic acid visualization, honey bee pheromone synthesis and quantitation, HPLC analysis of protein structure, synthesis of potential biomarker for childhood autism, and chemical education. In addition, Professor Charlebois is chair-elect of the North Jersey Section of the ACS.

Calling All Volunteers! October 22 ChemExpo at Liberty Science Center

Volunteers are needed for the NJACS YCC activity table at the Liberty Science Center on Saturday, October 22, 2011.

The theme this year “Chemistry—Our Health, Our Future!”

Explore the positive impacts of chemistry as it relates to nutrition, hygiene, and medicine.

The activity hours are from 10 am to 2 pm. Volunteers have the option to stay all day or to choose a morning or afternoon shift. The entrance fee to the center is waived for volunteers so when you are finished with your shift you can visit exhibits in the center.

This event has been a huge success for the last two years and this year we are we are working hard to make it even better!

If you are interested in participating, have an idea for an activity or would like more information -- please email Lauren at

If you would like to volunteer please register below.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

Sincerely,
Lauren Castelli
Chair, YCC of NJACS

National Chemistry Week (NCW) is a community-based annual event that unites ACS local sections, businesses, schools, and individuals in communicating the importance of chemistry to our quality of life.

Annual YCC Fall Happy Hour Event...

Please join us Thursday, October 13th at the Harvest Moon Brewery in New Brunswick for our annual YCC Fall happy hour event.

It will be a great way to network with other YCC members and/or meet new ones. We will take a short brewery tour. Appetizers will be served and the first drink is free for the first ten people to arrive. Friends and family are welcome.

Please register at: www.ycc-info.rutgers.edu/

2011 North Jersey Younger Chemist Committee Mentoring Picnic at Liberty Park

The 2011 Annual Younger Chemist Committee mentoring picnic, co-hosted by our parent chapter, the NJACS executive committee, was held on Sunday, June 26 at the Liberty State Park. 22 members and friends joined the event and enjoyed the great BBQ food, the good weather, and a great view of New York City from the site. Young chemists and students took this opportunity for academic networking among themselves and with mentors of senior chemists such as Emmanuel Aouad, NY/NJ Chapter President of the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers (NOBCChE), and Bill Suits from NJACS executive committee.

This is the fourth consecutive year that the YCC has participated in this event and we hope to help make it even bigger and better next year. We were also able to take advantage of the opportunity to introduce our group to local college students and expand our membership by 10 people new members.

We would like to thank everyone who attended the event, the NJACS for co-sponsoring, Emmanuel Aouad for being a spectacular event photographer.

This event was made possible due to contribution from the NJACS.

Announcing:  Annual YCC Picnic on Sunday, June 26th 2011

[ please register below ]

The 4th Annual NJACS Younger Chemists Committee Picnic is almost here. We would like to extend an invitation to one and all to join us for a day of great food, games and networking on Sunday June 26th at Liberty State Park, Jersey City NJ from 11:30AM to 4PM. (The original date of Jue 12th was cancelled due to weather.)

Due to the overwhelming success of the picnic last year, despite a rainy start, we will once again be joining forces with our parent chapter the NJACS for a joint mentoring event where younger chemists will have the opportunity to meet with academic and industry professionals.

The YCC would also like to take this opportunity to extend our “Thanks and Appreciation” to all members of YCC, event volunteers and NJACS.

Please [ register below ] and please let us know if you are interested in being a mentor or mentee. This event is sponsored by the YCC and the NJACS executive committee. ACS and YCC members are free. Non-members $5, kids free.

Rain date Information:
	Date:	Sunday June 26, 2011
	Time:	11:30 AM
	Location:	Liberty State Park, Yellow picnic site number 4 in the Group Picnic Area, 1 Audrey Zapp Dr., Jersey City, NJ
	Directions:	http://www.libertystatepark.com/directio.htm
	Parking Map:	LSP_Picnic_Area_4.pdf
	Register:	[ below ]

Original Event Information:
	Date:	Sunday June 12, 2011 -- EVENT WAS POSTPONED TO RAIN DATE
	Time:	11:30 AM to 4:00 PM
	Location:	Johnson Park (Grove 1) 1030 River Road, Piscataway, NJ

04-30-2011 – YCC at Rutgers Day

02-23-2010 – The Younger Chemists Committee presented two special screenings of:

“Naturally Obsessed: the Making of a Scientist”

Come See the Drama Unfold!

(click picture to view the trailer)

Admission was free but registration was requested for planning purposes.

“Naturally Obsessed: the Making of a Scientist” is a new documentary film that reveals a rare and fascinating view of the world of laboratory science. Featuring a group of eager students, mentored by Dr. Larry Shapiro, the film follows them along a challenging and uncertain journey toward their PhD degrees. As the story unfolds, the interdependent mentor-student relationship reveals the human face of scientific research.

The film was shot over three years' time at Columbia University Medical Center and also documents how x-ray crystallography enables the discovery of the molecular structure of the AMPK protein, considered prime for targeted drug development because of its relevance to diabetes and obesity.

The documentary film will be shown in two locations:

12-08-2009 – CAREER PANEL 2009

In conjunction with the Rutgers Chemistry Society, NJACS YCC will be hosting the 1st annual Rutgers Chemistry Conference on December 8, 2009.  [ details... ]

10-25-2009 – NATIONAL CHEMISTRY WEEK – Liberty Science Center

Volunteer at the NJACS YCC activity table at the Liberty Science Center on October 24, 2009. If you are interested in participating or would like more information please contact the YCC chair.

10-15-2009 – ANNUAL HAPPY HOUR EVENT

Join us for happy hour! Friends and family are welcome.

07-12-2009 – YCC Annual Picnic

The 2009 Annual picnic was held at Johnson Park, Piscataway on Sunday, July 12th. More than 35 members and friends came to the event.

We would like to thank everyone who attended and special thanks to James and Jessie who helped make this event successful!

It is time once again for our annual picnic. This year's picnic will be held at Johnson park, Piscataway on Sunday July 12. Family and friends are welcome.

Time:	Sunday July 12 at noon
Location:	Johnson Park, Piscataway. Picnic grove 2. http://co.middlesex.nj.us/parksrecreation/johnson.asp
Fees:	ACS Members are free Non-members $5, kids free
Register:	YCC Picnic Signup
Contact:	or 732-237-6170

10-16-2008 – Happy Hour

Location:  Stuff yer face -  49 Easton Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901   

Time: 6 PM

09-16-2008 – Career Seminar

Please join the MetroWomen Chemists Committee, Younger Chemists Committee and FDU Student Affiliates on Tuesday, September 16 at 7pm for a presentation on job hunting and interviewing by Valerie Kuck. The meeting will be held in Hartman Lounge (in the Mansion) at Fairleigh Dickinson University in Madison NJ, and refreshments will be served. Please register at www.njacs.org or by sending an email to . Also, please check www.njacs.org for updates and directions.

08-10-2008 – Annual picnic/BBQ

                                   Location:    Johnson Park, Piscataway
                                   Time:    Aug 10, Sunday Noon
                                   Fees:    ACS Members are free (suggested donation $2)
                                               Non members $5, kids free
                                   Contact:    (732)237-6170 

05-29-2008 – We recently had a wonderful gathering of more than 20 members at Stuff yer face, New Brunswick for Happy Hour. Young chemists from Bristol-Myers, Abott Laboratories, Rutgers University talked about their career and general stuff.

    

The committee members would like to thank everyone who showed up at the event and hope to see you all in our forthcoming events.

05-16-2008 – Committee members had a meeting with the chairman of Chemistry Graduate Student Association of Rutgers University. Decided to host some future events together.

03-12-2008 – Committee meeting was held at Rutgers University. We will have our annual picnic in June!

03-01-2008 – We are part of facebook now! Visit us at http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=8137257301.

Executive Committee