Voices from the YCC

Meet Michelle Brann, Postdoctoral Fellow at the Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian and 2024 CAS Future Leader. Michelle is a member of the national Younger Chemists Committee (YCC), of which she serves as Chair of the Communications (COM) subcommittee. Michelle’s profile is part of “Meet the YCC”, a series of blog posts highlighting YCC members and associates and what they do both in and outside of ACS.

Meet Michelle Brann, Postdoctoral Fellow at the Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian and 2024 CAS Future Leader. Michelle is a member of the national Younger Chemists Committee (YCC), of which she serves as Chair of the Communications (COM) subcommittee. Michelle’s profile is part of “Meet the YCC”, a series of blog posts highlighting YCC members and associates and what they do both in and outside of ACS.

Meet Michelle Brann, Postdoctoral Fellow at the Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian and 2024 CAS Future Leader. Michelle is a member of the national Younger Chemists Committee (YCC), of which she serves as Chair of the Communications (COM) subcommittee. Michelle’s profile is part of “Meet the YCC”, a series of blog posts highlighting YCC members and associates and what they do both in and outside of ACS.

Meet Michelle Brann, Postdoctoral Fellow at the Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian and 2024 CAS Future Leader. Michelle is a member of the national Younger Chemists Committee (YCC), of which she serves as Chair of the Communications (COM) subcommittee. Michelle’s profile is part of “Meet the YCC”, a series of blog posts highlighting YCC members and associates and what they do both in and outside of ACS.

Meet Ashley Tubbs, analytical chemist and avid wanderer. Ashley is an associate of the national Younger Chemists Committee (YCC), of which she serves on the Global Engagement (GE) and Local and Regional Activities (LRA) subcommittees. Ashley’s profile is part of “Meet the YCC,” a series of blog posts highlighting YCC members and associates and what […]

Meet Amber Wilson, lab analyst at Green Analytics, LLC, and Amber is a member of the national Younger Chemists Committee (YCC), of which she serves on the Governance Interface & Outreach (GIO) subcommittee. Amber’s profile is part of “Meet the YCC,” a series of blog posts highlighting YCC members and associates and what they do […]

Meet Erin Joy Araneta, an advocate for education, sustainability, and social impact and author of the series The Adventures of Chemist Clara. Erin is a Member of the national Younger Chemists Committee (YCC), of which she serves on the Governance Interface & Outreach (GIO) subcommittee. Erin’s profile is part of “Meet the YCC”, a series of […]

Meet Stephanie Ramos, Associate Director of Undergraduate Research at Oregon State University and first-generation high school and college grad. Stephanie is a Member of the national Younger Chemists Committee (YCC) and also serves as YCC’s Secretary. Stephanie’s profile is part of “Meet the YCC”, a series of blog posts highlighting YCC Members and Associates and […]

The Younger Chemists Committee (YCC) is celebrating its 50th anniversary! Eight former YCC members share their favorite things about YCC and what they see as the value of YCC for younger chemists and the broader chemistry community. The American Chemical Society (ACS) Younger Chemists Committee (YCC) is celebrating its 50th anniversary! The YCC was established […]

Meet Dr. Alex Goranov, analytical chemist at Old Dominion University and avid traveler. Alex is a Member of the national Younger Chemists Committee (YCC) and serves on the Governance, Interface, and Outreach (GIO) subcommittee. Alex’s profile is part of “Meet the YCC”, a series of blog posts highlighting YCC members and associates and what they […]

Meet Dr. Bhavya Singhi, a research engineer at Zeus Industrial Products, Inc., and textiles expert. Bhavya is a member of the national Younger Chemists Committee (YCC), of which she serves on the Global Engagement (GE) subcommittee. Bhavya’s profile is part of “Meet the YCC”, a series of blog posts highlighting YCC members and associates and […]

Meet Annabelle Lolinco, a Ph.D. candidate in Chemistry at Iowa State University and recipe enthusiast. Annabelle is an Associate of the national Younger Chemists Committee (YCC), of which she serves on the Governance, Interface, and Outreach (GIO) subcommittee. Annabelle’s profile is part of “Meet the YCC”, a series of blog posts highlighting YCC members and […]

Meet Dr. Julian Bobb, a research scientist currently based in Richmond, VA, and an active member of the Virginia ACS Local Section. Julian is an Associate of the national Younger Chemists Committee (YCC), of which he serves on the Globel Engagement (GE) subcommittee. Julian’s profile is part of “Meet the YCC”, a series of blog […]

Meet Dr. Mike Mazzotta, a research chemist at Eastman Chemical Company and gourmet mushroom enthusiast. Mike is an Associate of the national YCC. Mike’s profile is part of “Meet the YCC”, a series of blog posts highlighting YCC members and associates and what they do both in and outside of ACS. Mike Mazzotta (he/him/his) YCC […]

Meet Dr. Chris Miller, an avid soccer fan currently based in San Francisco and member of the National Younger Chemists Committee. Chris is chair of the YCC’s Governance Interface and Outreach subcommittee and the Division of Professional Relations (PROF) Younger Chemists Subdivision. Chris’s profile is part of “Meet the YCC”, a new series of blog […]

Meet Dr. Tabbetha Bohac, a senior research analyst at Numerof & Associates Inc. and member of the National Younger Chemists Committee. Tabbetha is also involved in her local section, the St. Louis Section. Tabbetha’s profile is part of “Meet the YCC”, a new series of blog posts highlighting YCC members and associates and what they […]

Meet Kayla Kasper, a scientist at Owens Corning in Ohio and member of the National Younger Chemists Committee. Kayla’s profile is the first feature of “Meet the YCC”, a new series of blog posts to highlight YCC members and associates and what they do both in and outside of ACS. Kayla Q. Kasper (she/her/hers) YCC […]

You’re a first-year graduate student and have gathered in a conference room with your colleagues. As everyone has been asked to present their research, you wait for your turn, feeling queasy and wondering why you’re even there, believing there is no way what you have to say can compare with what your colleagues have presented. […]

Many sources would agree that the biotech industry is growing rapidly. Biotech had a record-setting year in terms of funding with $7.3 billion, and raised $9.3 billion across 471 deals in 2017, making it the best year out of the last seven[1]. Another indication is the Nasdaq Index of the industry, which jumped more than […]

General Graduate School Advice When examining potential graduate schools, only consider ones in which there are at least three professors you might like to work with. It is fine to have not settled on an exact research topic, but it is important to have a general idea of what you might like based on previous […]