EWOC 2025

We are excited to continue our mission of empowerment along with promoting networking, community, and amazing science! We welcome allies to join in making organic chemistry more inclusive.

EWOC is dedicated to equity, justice, diversity, and inclusion. We strive to provide a harassment-free experience for everyone. All communication should be professional.

EWOC 2025 will take place on Thursday and Friday,

June 12 and 13, at AbbVie in Chicago Illinois

Registration is open, use the QR code below or this link

Day 1 – Thursday, June 12, 2025, will be virtual (optional viewing space for Meet Our Sponsors sessions at Lincolnshire Marriott Resort)
Day 2 – Friday, June 13, 2025, will be hybrid with on-site and live streaming from AbbVie
Registration Fees:
Students/Postdocs/Trainees = $10 for Virtual Only; $30 for Hybrid in-person
All others = $50 for Virtual Only; $150 for Hybrid in-person
If you are currently unemployed and are seeking full time professional employment, or have been financially impacted by recent events and would like to register free of cost, please contact us at ewoc2025@ewochem.org.
The Midwest EWOC Chapter is inviting EWOC attendees to an event on Saturday June 14th 9 AM: A team-based scavenger hunt!
Plan to stay in the Chicago area 9-10:30 AM on Saturday if interested.

Link to 2025 speakers list here

Logistics

Click here to find helpful information, before and during the conference. Specifically:

• Hotel Information

There are still rooms available at the Marriott Lincolnshire. It is highly advisable to stay there, to take advantage of the watch party and shuttles to/from AbbVie. If you book after May 12^th, please fill out this form.

• How to get to Abbott Park**
• Visitor Check-In
• Shuttle Schedules
• Local Restaurants

**A parking voucher will be emailed to attendees and needs to be printed in advance, if you are driving to AbbVie.

Poster Abstract Submission

The POSTER SESSION will be IN-PERSON on Fri, June 13, at AbbVie, Chicago, IL. The Poster Abstract Submission window has closed as of Friday, May 9, 2025.

Abstract acceptances will be emailed by Monday, May 19, 2025. At that time, you will be provided with more information about poster preparation (poster size, etc).

Agenda (Central Daylight Time)

Thursday, June 12, 2025 Virtual

9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Meet Our Sponsors (Optional “watch party” at Lincolnshire Marriott)
2:00 p.m.-2:15 p.m. Break
2:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. AbbVie Chemical Pilot Plant Tour* (In Person)
2:15 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Workshops
3:30 p.m.-3:45 p.m. Break
3:45 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Networking by Topics Session I
4:30 p.m.-5:15 p.m. Networking by Topics Session II
5:45 p.m.-7:45 p.m. Local Live Meet-Up

Friday, June 13, 2025 – Hybrid^

8:00 a.m.-8:45 a.m. Check-in, Breakfast, Networking (In Person Only)
8:45 a.m.-9:00 a.m. Welcome and Opening Remarks – Live/Live-Streamed
9:00 a.m.-9:45 a.m. Jennifer Schomaker – Live/Live-Streamed
9:45 a.m.-10:15 a.m. Monika Raj – Live/Live-Streamed
10:15 a.m.-10:45 a.m. Break
10:45 a.m.-11:15 a.m. Stephanie Knezz – Live/Live-Streamed
11:15 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Alison Narayan – Live/Live-Streamed
12:00 p.m. -1:00 p.m. Lunch (In Person Only)
1:00 p.m.-2:15 p.m. Career Panel (Live/Live-Streamed – default option); or Workshops (In Person Only); or AbbVie Tour, In Person Only*
2:15 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Break
2:30 p.m.-3:15 p.m. Amanda Bryant-Friedrich – Live/Live-Streamed
3:15 p.m.-3:45 p.m. Jolene Reid – Live/Live-Streamed
3:45 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Seble Wagaw – Live/Live-Streamed
4:30 p.m.-4:45 p.m. Wrap-Up: Lara Kallander– Live/Live-Streamed
4:45 p.m.-6:15 p.m. Poster Session and Networking – In Person Only *As part of the registration process, you will be asked to prioritize your preference(s) for this time slot, and we will do our best to accommodate your first choice on a first-come basis. ^Onsite pumping room available for nursing mothers

Sponsor/Support EWOC: Empowering Women in Organic Chemistry welcomes your support for our conferences and programs. Click here for corporate sponsorship levels. We also have sponsorship opportunities for academic and not-for-profit entities. If you would like more information or have any questions about how you can help, please contact us at ewoc@ewochem.org.