In March 2024, Q-ACS hosted the second Celebration Series event, “Celebrating Green Chemistry and Sustainability.” This event was open to both the entire Departments of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, ranging from undergraduate students to faculty/staff. The goal was to organize a barrier-free and safe environment for the Queen’s chemical community to network and facilitate discussions around green chemistry and sustainability. In order to make this event accessible and free-of-charge, the Chapter fundraised from several sources, including ACS, Carbon-to-Metal Coating Institute, Public Service Alliance of Canada – 901, Queen’s University, and others. In total, the Chapter fundraised ~$11,000 CAD to bring this event to fruition. With funding secured, the Chapter was able to book the Limestone City Ballroom at the Kingston Market Square Hotel and provide ~110 attendees with hors d'oeuvres, one drink ticket, and a full meal at no-cost, along with some taxi vouchers to return home after the event, courtesy of the Department of Chemistry. After the networking/social hour, attendees transitioned to the ballroom/dining area to hear from Chapter representatives and the keynote speaker, 2023 ACS Fellow, Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Green Chemistry, and Head/Full Professor Dr. Philip Jessop. The Chapter also presented three Excellence Awards to graduate students and postdoctoral scholars, in addition to other official ACS and Chapter awards.
Dr. Jessop presenting about his chemical journey
Spring reception event networking area showcasing awards and supporters
Members of the Heidar-Zadeh research group (and our Faculty Advisor Dr. Heidar-Zadeh) having some fun at the event photobooth
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