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We aim to involve younger chemists in national and local ACS programs in order to help with their transition into a professional career. But never fear!

The Northeastern Young Chemists Committee (NSYCC) supports undergraduate and graduate students, postdocs, and early-career chemists through community, professional development, and scientific exchange in the Northeastern region. The Northeastern Section Younger Chemists Committee (NSYCC) is part of the Northeastern Section of the American Chemical Society (NESACS), a local section whose members in

clude chemists from Eastern Massachusetts and New Hampshire. We are devoted to the professional advancement of younger chemists in industry, government laboratories, undergraduate/graduate school and post-doctoral positions. But Am I A "Younger Chemist"? USUALLY, younger chemists are ACS members under 35. Younger chemists are also people not yet established in their careers. The criterion for being a member of this group is not age, but experience. SO JOIN US!

05/26/2026

🧪 NSCRC 2026 Award Recognition

The Northeastern Student Chemistry Research Conference (NSCRC) is an annual conference hosted by NSYCC that brings together undergraduate and graduate researchers from across the Northeast to present and celebrate student-led research in the chemical sciences.

Congratulations to this year’s NSCRC 2026 award recipients:

🏆 Annelise Fuhrer — Outstanding Undergraduate Student Poster Award
🏆 Harrison Toll — Outstanding Graduate Student Poster Award
🏆 Jas Genchev — Excellent Elevator Speech Award
🏆 Tomoya Ozaki — Excellent Oral Presentation Award
🏆 Andresa Oliveira Tavares Lima — Most Promising Female Scientist Award
🏆 Brett Waldman — Historical Phyllis A. Brauner Memorial Book Award
🏆 Yassin Abdelazim — Rising Star Award
🏆 Jacob Lydon — Special Recognition Award

Congratulations as well to raffle winners Jenna King, Vladislav Khamraev, and Skylar Diamandis.

Thank you to all presenters, attendees, judges, sponsors, and volunteers who contributed to another successful NSCRC.

Not pictured: Annelise Fuhrer, Yassin Abdelazim & Jacob Lydon.

05/14/2026

NSYCC members: Summerthing 2026 is coming up later this month at Fenway Park.
Join NESACS on Tuesday, May 26 for the Red Sox vs. Atlanta Braves game. Gates open at 5:15 PM, with an informal social hour around 5:30 PM before the 6:45 PM game.
Bring family, friends, and colleagues for an evening at the ballpark.
Register through Eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-summerthing-nesacs-at-fenway-park-tuesday-may-26th-tickets-1987154704213?aff=oddtdtcreator
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05/03/2026

Help shape the future of NSYCC. Nominations for the 2026–2027 Executive Board are now open to all members, and self-nominations are welcome.

Swipe through to see every open role, what each position does, and how to apply. Whether you want to lead strategy as Chair, manage the record as Secretary, or step into Chair-Elect, there is a seat with your name on it.

Review the bylaws before you nominate: tinyurl.com/bylaws-20
Submit your nomination by May 18, 11:59 PM EST: tinyurl.com/NSYCC-Executive-26

05/01/2026

Inside Merck 🔬 | NSYCC Industry Tour Recap

On April 23, NSYCC brought students inside Merck Research Laboratories for an immersive look at pharmaceutical research and industry careers.

From a live career panel to a behind-the-scenes tour of early drug discovery labs, attendees gained direct insight into how chemistry translates into real-world impact.

We thank Dr. Melanie Blackburn and our panelists:
Dr. Renee Sifri
Dr. Michael Wuo
Dr. Hayley Know
Dr. Shasha Feng
Dr. Jay Barbor

Their guidance made this experience both informative and actionable for students navigating next steps beyond academia.

NSYCC remains committed to creating access points between students and industry through programming that supports professional growth and career exploration.
Interested in supporting future industry tours or getting involved?

Contact: [email protected]

04/24/2026

NSCRC 2026 — that's a wrap! 🔬

The 27th Annual Northeastern Student Chemistry Research Conference brought together undergraduate and graduate researchers from across the Northeast for a full day of science, connection, and community.

This year's highlights:
• Oral presentations and poster sessions across analytical chemistry, materials science, drug discovery, and environmental research
• Elevator speeches from emerging researchers
• A keynote address from Dr. Christina Burdurow, 2026 ACS President-Elect
• An awards ceremony celebrating outstanding student research

Hosted by the Northeastern Section Younger Chemists Committee (NSYCC), NSCRC 2026 would not have been possible without our speakers, presenters, volunteers, sponsors, and the hundreds of students who showed up to share their work.

Thank you for making this year's conference such a success — see you in 2027!

04/17/2026

FROM STUCK ➡️ SUSTAINABLE

Feeling stuck in your work? This webinar is designed to help you turn challenges into real progress.

🧪 Young Chemists Success Series 2026
📅 April 23
⏰ 6–7 PM EST
🎤 Dr. Bryan Sandmann

Learn practical strategies you can actually apply.

🔗 Link in bio or tinyurl.com/ycssapril

04/01/2026

Calling all chemistry students.

Join us for an Industry Tour at Alnylam on May 15, 2026, from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM. Get a behind-the-scenes look at how chemistry supports pharmaceutical research, development, and manufacturing. This is a great opportunity to explore career paths, see industry labs in action, and connect what you learn in class to real-world science.

Location: Alnylam, 675 West Kendall Street, Cambridge, MA 02142

Sign up here: NSYCCtour2.eventbrite.com

Please share with students and anyone who may be interested.

03/24/2026

The Northeastern Section Younger Chemists Committee (NSYCC) is hosting a Industry Tour for students and early-career scientists interested in learning more about pharmaceutical careers and applied chemistry in industry.

Attendees will hear directly from professionals about career pathways in the field and participate in a guided site experience at Merck.

Location: 33 Avenue Louis Pasteur, Boston, MA
Date: April 23, 2026
Time: 3:00 PM–5:00 PM

Registration is required at NSYCCtour.eventbrite.com.
Please note that all attendees must be 18 or older.

Save this post and tag someone who would want to attend.

03/22/2026

🔬 Join us at the 27th Annual Northeast Student Chemistry Research Conference (NSCRC 2026) hosted by the ACS Northeastern Section Younger Chemists Committee!

Explore cutting-edge research across:
• Drug discovery & medicinal chemistry
• Infectious disease & antimicrobials
• Cancer & precision medicine
• Computational & ML chemistry
• Environmental & green chemistry
…and more

📍 Simmons University
🧪 Oral & poster sessions, keynote, networking, and awards

🎟️ Register: nscrc2026.eventbrite.com
🌐 Learn more: NSCRC.NSYCC.org

Connect, present, and engage with the next generation of chemists.

03/19/2026

Feeling stuck in your career or research? Join us for a live session on turning challenges into meaningful progress.

🧪 Young Chemists Success Series
📅 April 23, 2026
⏰ 6:00–7:00 PM

From Stuck to Sustainable: How to Turn Problems Into Progress
Featuring Bryan Sandmann, PhD (Global OpEx Strategy Director, PPG)

Register: www.tinyurl.com/YCSSApril

Zoom details shared after registration
Practical insights. Real strategies. Forward momentum.

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