Q-ACS International Student Chapter

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

[Q-ACS International Student Chapter @acsqueens]

On May 8th, we hosted our 2026 Gala honouring the legacy of Alfred Bader and celebrating leadership in the chemical community.

We are also deeply grateful to everyone who worked hard to make this celebration a success.

Photo Credits: Eric Brousseau and Jackie Li

[Carbon to Metal Coating Institute (C2MCI) @_C2MCI]

C2MCI congratulates our HQP on their receipt of awards at the 2026 @acsqueens Gala!

• @Ahmadreza_Nzm – Excellence in Research Award
• Kumar Siddhant – Recognition of Excellence in Leadership in Research Safety
• Duke D’Amato – Excellence in Leadership and Empowerment Award

[Q-ACS International Student Chapter @acsqueens]

On May 7, Q-ACS proudly unveiled the new ACS International Historic Chemical Landmark honouring the legacy of Alfred Bader.

We are deeply grateful to everyone whose hard work and dedication made this event possible.

Photo Credits: Eric Brousseau and Jackie Li

[Q-ACS International Student Chapter @acsqueens]

On May 7, Q-ACS had the privilege of hosting Dr. Barry Sharpless, two-time Nobel Laureate in Chemistry, for an inspiring lecture.

We extend our sincere thanks to Dr. Sharpless for taking the time to speak with our community!

Photo Credits: Eric Brousseau and Jackie Li

[Q-ACS International Student Chapter @acsqueens]

Q-ACS is opening nominations for the 2026 American Chemical Society Undergraduate Award for Excellence in Chemical Safety and Ethics, which recognizes a senior undergraduate student in the chemical profession who has demonstrated chemical safety and ethical behaviour.

[Q-ACS International Student Chapter @acsqueens]

Q-ACS is participating in the 2026 ACS Graduate Student and Postdoctoral Scholars Recognition Program.

The deadline to complete and submit the nomination form is Friday, May 8th, at 11:59 PM EDT.

Nomination form: https://t.co/u0LRmGl2Dn

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

Read more here: https://t.co/eWlG3QjEsS

[Q-ACS International Student Chapter @acsqueens]

Q-ACS is honoured to host the McRae Lecture, featuring two-time Nobel Laureate in Chemistry, Dr. K. Barry Sharpless, on Thursday, May 7th, 2026.

Register here: https://t.co/RoMzm4c8lR

[Q-ACS International Student Chapter @acsqueens]

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.

Register Here: https://t.co/g2cBdVk7jz

[Q-ACS International Student Chapter @acsqueens]

Q-ACS is thrilled to announce that we are now accepting nominations for the 2026 Q-ACS Excellence Awards.

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

Learn more here: https://t.co/zagWhGMn3b.

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Q-ACS is honoured to feature Dr. Paul Duchesne in this month’s Monthly Mind Initiative!

👉 Click to read all about Dr. Duchesne's journey here: https://t.co/uB87xjmwKu

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Q-ACS is beyond excited to feature Dr. Kevin De France in this month’s Monthly Mind Initiative!

👉 Click to read all about Dr. De France's journey and the De France Lab: https://t.co/5vOi3dK4db

👉 You can also watch his wonderful video here: https://t.co/NW9d35UrXt.

[Q-ACS International Student Chapter @acsqueens]

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.”

Read the full article now! https://t.co/yAFI4PVDFK

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Q-ACS is excited to feature Dr. Christopher Spencer in this month’s Monthly Mind Initiative! Thank you, Dr. Spencer, for sharing your journey and insights!

👉 Click to read Dr. Spencer's wonderful response!
https://t.co/DncZyDGBDD

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We were excited to have Q-ACS present at the Queen’s Chemistry Innovation Council (QCIC) meeting on October 23rd! Thank you to the Queen's University Department of Chemistry and QCIC for their invitation and support!

Read the full article now: https://t.co/dOrBPOxiEZ

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Last Friday, Q-ACS was thrilled to host Angela Lyon and Dr. Heinz Plaumann at our Virtual Professional Development Workshop! They spoke about the value of adaptability and following your passions.

👉 Read the full article now: https://t.co/dFMPhX1LkS

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This fall, members of Q-ACS gathered for a retreat, filled with reflection, connection, and team building thanks to the American Chemical Society Student Communities Engagement Grant.

👉 Read the full article now: https://t.co/U0qpXTxOi0

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From organizing your favourite songs to delivering the perfect search results, data structures and algorithms are the unsung heroes behind the scenes.

👉 Read the full article now: https://t.co/s9qRMzL6Py

[Q-ACS International Student Chapter @acsqueens]

Q-ACS is thrilled to feature Erin Donahue-Boyle in this month’s Monthly Mind Initiative! Thank you, Erin, for sharing your inspiring journey!

👉 Click to read Erin’s thoughtful response! https://t.co/ubT2aosFMw

[Q-ACS International Student Chapter @acsqueens]

We are pleased to share that SYNTHIA™ is now available for use at Queen’s University! This opportunity was made possible through a generous in-kind contribution from MilliporeSigma, made possible by the efforts of Q-ACS. https://t.co/9nyTjMSKac