Chapter News
Semi-Annual Symposium Series
A number of the EWOC chapters have collaborated on a semi-annual symposium series with the goal of providing a space and creating a venue where graduate students and postdocs can present their research and gain feedback and where academic/industry professionals can offer informal mentoring. Click here to see overview slides from these symposia.
UPCOMING EVENT: EWOC Chapters are planning for the 8th Joint Virtual Symposium on Friday Nov 22, 2024 at 3-4:30, EST | 2-3:30, CST | 12-1:30, PST. Keynote: Dr. Iulia Strambeanu (Head of HTE, Global Discovery Chemistry, Johnson & Johnson). Student/Postdoc Research Flash Talks: Hahn Nguyen (University of California, Irvine), July Pham (University of Minnesota), Kaitlyn Keasler (Cornell University), Bhavana Uppalapati (University of Ottawa).
Register at this link.
EWOC Midwest Chapter
The EWOC Midwest Chapter was established in 2021 with the support of EWOC and the NorCal, SoCal and Boston Chapters of EWOC. Aligned with the EWOC vision, the purpose of the MidWest Chapter is to facilitate the building of networking relationships, create mentorship opportunities, and promote professional development within the Midwest region. Our goal is to connect women and their allies and enable the formation of a network that will add diversity and inclusion to our scientific community, both in industry and academia. It is our hope to provide a supportive atmosphere that will help augment the participation of women in the field of organic chemistry. Our chapter is open to all who share in the same vision regardless of race, gender or identity.
Please contact us if you are interested in joining the mailing list at MidWestEWOC@ewochem.org. Follow our LinkedIn (MidWest EWOC) and Twitter (@MidWestEWOC) pages for updates on current and upcoming events.
UPCOMING EVENT: The Midwest Chapter at EWOC is excited to announce a two-part series: Landing and Excelling at an Internship! Part One: A Student Perspective will be held virtually on November 15th. We have a fantastic group of panelists eager to share their graduate student internship experience!
Please use this link to register!
EWOC NorCal Chapter
The EWOC NorCal Chapter was established in 2021, to stand alongside the existing SoCal, Boston, and UK chapters. Aligned with the EWOC vision and mission, the NorCal Chapter aims to foster and support women in chemistry and their allies in the biotech hub of the Northern California region. We will build networks and connect women from academia, industry, and other organizations in the local area through workshops and (tele)conferences. It is our sincere hope that through our network, more aspiring women will become accomplished scientists and, together, we will increase the diversity of our workforce to accelerate the advancement of science to the benefit of our world.
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Follow our LinkedIn Group (EWOC NorCal) and Twitter (@EwocNorCal) pages for updates on future events.
Contact us by email: NorCalEWOC@ewochem.org. We look forward to meeting you!
EWOC SoCal Chapter
The EWOC SoCal Chapter was established at the end of 2020, after the success of the national EWOC conferences and formation of the EWOC Boston Chapter. Aligned with the EWOC mission, the SoCal Chapter aims to build a supportive network and connect women in chemistry and their allies in the widespread Southern California region. We want to foster a supportive, diverse, and inclusive community for chemistry students as well as industry and academic professionals in the local area. Together, we hope to help each other advance professionally and by doing so improve recruitment and retainment of women in the field, regardless of gender or any other protected characteristic.
Please contact us if you’re interested in joining the mailing list (Email: SoCalEWOC@ewochem.org; LinkedIn Group: EWOC SoCal). Follow our LinkedIn and Twitter (@EwocSocal) pages for updates on future events.
We look forward to meeting you!
EWOC Mid-Atlantic Chapter
The EWOC Mid-Atlantic Chapter was established in 2022, to stand alongside the existing chapters throughout the US, Canada, and the UK. Aligned with the EWOC vision and mission, the Mid-Atlantic Chapter aims to build a supportive network and connect women and their allies from academia, industry, and other local organizations within the widespread mid-Atlantic region. Together, through networking, workshops, (tele)conferences, and other events, we hope to help aspiring women advance professionally and improve diversity within the chemistry workforce.
Please contact us if you are interested in joining the mailing list at midatlanticewoc@ewochem.org. Follow our LinkedIn (MidAtlantic EWOC) and Twitter (@MidAtlanticEWOC) pages for updates on current and upcoming events.
EWOC Houston Chapter
The EWOC Houston Chapter was established in the fall of 2021 with the support of EWOC, ACS Greater Houston Section, and ACS Brazosport. Aligned with the EWOC mission to foster and support women and minorities in chemistry, the Houston Chapter aims to connect chemists in the Gulf Coast and surrounding areas. With a mix of virtual and real activities, we meet once a month to build an inclusive, supportive community. We hope to broaden and deepen our networks and help each other achieve our full potential as successful, well-rounded chemists. Everyone is welcome to join in on the fun.
With sufficient interest, we would love to expand and unite all of Texas.
Please contact us at EWOCTX@ewochem.org. Cat memes can be enjoyed by following us on Twitter (@SpaceCityEWOC).
EWOC Boston Chapter
An EWOC chapter was established in Boston in 2019 to complement the national EWOC effort. The group held their first networking event in October 2019, with Nobel Laureate Robert H. Grubbs and EWOC Steering Committee member Rebecca Ruck in attendance. A second event in January 2020 attracted 37 attendees from a variety of work environments, with 31% returning from the 1st event; Margaret Chu-Moyer was their special guest.
Keep an eye on their LinkedIn Group and @ewocb for information on their activities and upcoming events, or reach them by email at ewocboston@ewochem.org
EWOC Eastern Canada Chapter
The EWOC EastCan Chapter was established in December 2021, with the help of the other chapters. Aligned with the EWOC mission, the EastCan Chapter aims to build a supportive network and connect women in chemistry and non-binary people and their allies in Ontario, Quebec and the Maritimes in Canada. We will promote excellence from women and non-binary people, create a bridge between academia and industry, share personal experiences and organize workshops. It is our hope to inspire women and non-binary people to challenge themselves and increase the diversity in the field. Everyone is welcome to join us!
Please contact us at EastCanEWOC@ewochem.org. Follow our Linkedin EWOCEastCan and on Twitter @EWOCEastCan pages for future events.
UPCOMING EVENT: EWOC EastCan is hosting a Career Panel and CV Workshop at QOMSBOC 2024 at the University of Toronto November 8-10, 2024! Abstracts and conference registration are now open (https://www.qomsboc.ca/).
Empowering Women in Organic Chemistry - Europe
Following the success of EWOC 2019 in the US, a group of scientists in the UK decided to organize a similar initiative as a “sister” event. The first Empowering Women in Organic Chemistry Europe took place on Thursday, June, 10, 2021, at AstraZeneca’s Macclesfield Site. In 2023, EWOC Europe will held an event aimed at enabling networking with industry, academia and women at different career stages, scientific presentations and motivational workshops on themes relevant to women and allies undertaking a career in Organic Chemistry on June 15, 2023, in Manchester.
For information on the June 2-3, 2025 conference in Basel Switzerland, click here.