McRae Lecture Featuring Two-Time Nobel Laureate in Chemistry Dr. K. Barry Sharpless

The Queen’s University International Student Chapter of the American Chemical Society (Q-ACS) is excited to host the McRae Lecture, featuring two-time Nobel Laureate in Chemistry, Dr. K. Barry Sharpless, on Thursday, May 7^th, 2026. 

Dr. Sharpless is internationally recognized for pioneering work that has transformed modern chemistry. Q-ACS is honoured to host Dr. Sharpless, recipient of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry (2001) for his work on chirally catalysed oxidation reactions and (2022) for the development of click chemistry and bioorthogonal chemistry. 

Join us for this special lecture to hear insights from a visionary scientist whose discoveries have (re)shaped how chemists design and build molecules. 

📍 Location: Bioscience Auditorium 1101, Queen’s University 

🕒 Time: 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM 

📅 Date: Thursday, May 7^th, 2026 

Due to capacity limits, registration will operate on a first-come, first-served basis. By completing the registration form, you are confirming your commitment to attend. While we understand that unforeseen circumstances may arise, we kindly ask that you notify us if you are unable to attend so that another participant may take your place. 

Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/jW2HJwUbPb 

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear from one of the world’s most influential chemists and a two-time Nobel Laureate. 🌟