Younger Chemists Committee

The Younger Chemists Committee invites you to its February meeting which will feature an ACS Webinar on the Chemistry of Cooking and of Sweetness, followed by a Q & A session.

• The webinar will be presented on Thursday, February 28, 2012 at 7:30 PM in Wright Rieman 260 on the Busch Campus of Rutgers University in Piscataway. The full address is: Wright Rieman Laboratories, 610 Taylor Road, Piscataway, NJ, 08854
• The event is co-hosted by the Rutgers Chemistry Graduate Student Association.
• Refreshments will be provided.
• For directions please visit: Rutgers map & directions
• The event is free, but for planning purposes please pre-register

On October 2, 2012 the NJYCC partnered with Rutger’s University Chemistry GSA to host the national event “Secrets from the Other Side ‐ What Recruiters Know that You Don’t”. This event was a collaboration between National YCC , Career Services, and ACS Webinars. Dr. Dennis Guthrie from The Dow Chemical Company advice for how to prepare for and master an interview. There was also a Q&A session following the presentation.

September 15 (Saturday) – NJACS / YCC Picnic at Liberty State Park – 12-4 PM

• This year our annual barbeque will be combined with the New York ACS and YCC as well. This event is a great networking opportunity.
• Note:Liberty State Park is in Jersey City, NJ.

September 24 (Monday) – Project SEED Poster Session Judging – 4-7 PM.

• At Seton Hall University, South Orange, NJ
• Let us know if you are interested in attending or judging posters

This unique free lecture series showcases 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 the second installment in the Evolution of a Scientist lecture series at Rutgers University on April 26, 2012.

Our speaker was Danielle Sherwood, Ph.D. who shared her journey from college, to graduate school, as well as the application and training process to achieve her current position as a Special Agent with the FBI. Danielle offered advice and insight for younger chemists who may be interested in a career with the FBI, whether in the crime lab or as a special agent.

In addition to sharing the ins and outs of Quantico and the FBI application process, Danielle shared with the group how scientific research and knowledge, both in industry and academia, can be targets for foreign intelligence services.

We would like to thank Danielle for her insights and the NJACS for making this event possible., Check our website for information on our next lecture mid-November.

We had a very successful Trivia night earlier this year, and hoped to recruit more members by holding one over the summer when we usually have fewer events.

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. Members from our executive committee made themselves available to give attendees information on resume assistance, job placements, mentoring and upcoming events.

The evening ended with an opportunity to continue discussion while competing in the Fox and Hound’s Wednesday night trivia competition. Our team the “Isotopes” won 3rd place!

We would like to thank everyone, especially the new members, who attended the second NJYCC trivia night at the Fox and Hound in Edison, NJ. More happy hours coming soon…

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.

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.

Date & Time: Saturday, October 22, 2011; 10 am to 2 pm
Location:Liberty Science Center, Liberty State Park, 222 Jersey City Boulevard, Jersey City, NJ 07305 www.lsc.org

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 ycc_njacs@googlegroups.com If you would like to volunteer please register below.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

Sincerely,
Lauren Castelli
Chair, YCC of NJACS

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