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Call for CSC (x2026) Symposia Proposals
The Canadian Societies for Chemistry and Chemical Engineering 2026 Conferences and Exhibition (x2026), hosted by the CSC and CSChE, will be hosted from May 24th-28th 2026 in Toronto, Ontario.
Please submit your proposed symposia here. Symposia proposals will be accepted until July 28th 2025.
Consistent with the conference theme of "Erasing Boundaries", x2026 will bring chemists and chemical engineers together. The technical program organizers (Drs. Todd Hoare and Alison Thompson) will be seeking collaboration opportunities between the societies, so as to truly take advantage of the concurrent conference model that makes x2026 unique – please indicate, on the form, if you see potential opportunities for such collaboration. Proposed symposia may be merged where appropriate. However, stand-alone CSC or CSChE symposia are welcomed and will be an integral part of the concurrent conference. Learn more about the conference here.
Any specific questions regarding chemistry education symposia can be directed to the sub-discipline co-organizers (Andy Dicks: andrew.dicks@utoronto.ca and Aya Sakaya: aya.sakaya@utoronto.ca).
the CIC Chemical Education Fund (CEF)
The CIC Chemical Education Fund (CEF) is a registered charity set up to promote education in these fields. The CEF funds educational activities, awards, and research and directly benefits the chemical science professionals of the future, and the general public. See here to learn more about the CEF and how to apply for funding!
How to Donate to the CEF Charity:
Your generosity will directly support the education, development, and success of individuals who will drive positive change in science and technology. Together, we can help build a brighter, more sustainable future for all.
Your generosity will directly support the education, development, and success of individuals who will drive positive change in science and technology. Together, we can help build a brighter, more sustainable future for all.
Chem ED-Virtual Seminar Series
2025-2026 SCHEDULE COMING SOON
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2025-2026 SCHEDULE COMING SOON ***** STAY TUNNED *****
The Chemistry Education Division of Chemical Institute of Canada brings together members in the field of Chemistry Education.
The goals of our seminar series are:
Foster community and sharing of expertise among Chemistry Education Division members
Provide to educators who may not always have access to wider community audiences opportunities to share their teaching and learning scholarship and activities.
Provide a platform for traditionally marginalized voices in chemistry education, including those in non-traditional faculty roles.
Provide opportunities for discussion of topics and for conversations in formats not commonly seen in departmental speaker events or conference presentations.
We are pleased to introduce a new series of virtual talks covering a wide range of topics in chemistry education, including laboratory education, online learning analytics and assessment, chemistry in Indigenous culture, BIPOC experiences in chemistry academia and much more. Learn More Here
WIDE-Virtual Seminar Series
2025-2026 SCHEDULE COMING SOON
***** STAY TUNNED *****
2025-2026 SCHEDULE COMING SOON ***** STAY TUNNED *****
The Working for Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity (WIDE) committee is a permanent committee of the Canadian Society for Chemistry (CSC). CSC WIDE works to create a fair, barrier-free chemistry community that understands, values, and adheres to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI).
WIDE is proud to host a series of four webinars (two in the Fall of 2024 and two in the Spring of 2025) focusing on topics related to EDI, including:
Accessibility in research institutions
EDI practices in teaching chemistry
Conference safety: Resources and bringing awareness
Biases in award selection processes and how to change it
Guidelines for land acknowledgements
Indigenization of the curriculum
upcoming events…
This year, Pacifichem 2025 is hosted by our very own Canadian Society for Chemistry (CSC) in Honolulu, Hawaii from Dec. 15 - 20, 2025. The last day to register for Pacifichem 2025 at the early bird rate is Oct. 12, 2025. See here for more details.
The Canadian Societies for Chemistry and Chemical Engineering 2026 Conferences and Exhibition (x2026), hosted by the CSC and CSChE, is coming next summer to Toronto, ON! See here for more details.