About Us
Our Mission Statement & Vision
The mission of Q-ACS is to advance professional and technical development while promoting inclusion and belonging within the Queen's chemical community. Recognized as an Outstanding Student Chapter for two consecutive years (2022-2024), Q-ACS strives for excellence across its activities, events, and initiatives.
Alpha
(Team Mascot)
Hi! My name is Alpha and I am the team mascot! Every meeting a new member takes care of me. I am so excited to be a part of Q-ACS!
Our Team
Professional
Development Director
Dr. Hridaynath Bhattacharjee
Associate Member
Emma Dafoe
Vice President
Rachel Korchinsky
Treasurer
José Giovanni Leite de Brito
Postdoctoral Affiliate
Dr. Fanwang Meng
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Associate Member
Adesuwa Oni
Associate Member
Dr. Noushin Rajabalinia
Undergraduate Affiliate
Tyler Rotholz
Faculty Advisor
Dr. Farnaz Heidar-Zadeh
Social Media Director
Keliane Mackitta
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Graduate Affiliate
Nitya Shah
Public Outreach Director
Rachel Wood
President
Max van Zyl
Our Story
The American Chemical Society (ACS), one of the world’s largest scientific organizations, boasts over 200,000 members globally. In the U.S., the ACS is represented by 185 local chapters, facilitating connections among chemists and chemical engineers; the organization reaches over 140 countries.
In 2022, the second ACS International Student Chapter in Canada was established at Queen’s University! The Chapter fosters community and provides members with valuable opportunities. Looking ahead, the Chapter aspires to achieve accolades such as the Alma Mater Society’s “Club of the Year” award and recognition as an ACS “Green Chemistry Student Chapter.” However, member involvement remains integral to accomplishing these goals.
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