The SCS Fall Meeting 2021, one of the largest annual research conferences was held in Switzerland. For generations of young chemists educated in Switzerland, the Fall Meeting has been a great platform to present their research – often for the first time ever at a major conference - and to be inspired by the people one gets to meet. After a successful event last year, we were using the same platform again for this edition due to the uncertain situation with the ongoing pandemic. For the second time the Fall Meeting took place as an online conference to fulfill the regulations of the government and to facilitate safe exchange of scientific information. 

SCS Fall Meeting 2021
Online Conference
Friday, 10. September 2021, 09:15 – 18:30
fm21.scg.ch

Despite the special circumstances we received about 422 contributions from all over the globe for a talk or poster presentation in one of the 9 parallel sessions:

Analytical Sciences 40
Catalysis Science & Engineering 56
Chemistry and the Environment 31
Computational Chemistry 40
Inorganic & Coordination Chemistry 56
Medicinal Chemistry & Chemical Biology 44
Organic Chemistry 67
Physical Chemistry 44
Polymers, Colloids & Interfaces 44

Instead of displaying a (static) image of a classical poster, we decided to grant the presenters a three-minute slot to showcase their research in the form of a video. These videos were on display for the entire week. For the Commercial Exhibition we also created a virtual room through which the participants could enter and view the online booths of the exhibitors. Interactivity, i.e. the exchange between presenter and viewer, was granted through Gather.Town, a virtual platform where you could move around with your avatar and get in 1:1 interaction with other conference participants, the speakers and exhibitors.

The attendance, in terms of sessions established, was very good. Peak attendance was reached with more than 400 participants. The actual number of participants will be higher (estimated over 500 participants)  as some shared the screen with their research group or institute, . 

Program Highlights:

  • Two plenary sessions with lectures of SCS price winners 2021
  • Virtual Poster Session during the whole week
  • Nine thematic parallel sessions with key note lectures and 15min PhD presentations
  • Best oral and best virtual poster presentation award ceremony

Topics of the parallel sessions were

  • Analytical Sciences
  • Catalysis Science & Engineering
  • Computational Chemistry
  • Inorganic & Coordination Chemistry
  • Medicinal Chemistry & Chemical Biology
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Physical Chemistry
  • Polymers, Colloids & Interfaces
  • Chemistry and the Environment 

Céline Wittwer, SCS
13.09.2021

In collaboration with DSM Nutritional Products, SCS offered again the very attractive and prestigious Fall Meeting Best Poster Award program. Combined with the Best Oral Presentation Awards program this is probably the most highly remunerated award program in the field, and we are very proud and happy to cooperate with our sponsoring partners. We wish to express our sincere gratitude to DSM Nutritional Products Ltd for their generous support and congratulate all winners for their fantastic contributions.

Logo DSMRoman Imhof awarded a total of 23 winners at the end of the SCS Fall Meeting online on September, 2021.

Winners of the Best Poster Presentation Awards 2021

Analytical Sciences 
Winner Bettina Steckenbach, ETH Zurich
Runner-up Ali Abikhodr, EPFL Lausanne
   
Catalysis Sciences & Engineering 
Winner Dario Faust, ETH Zurich
Runners-up Vanessa Wyss, University of Basel
  Marin Nikolic, Empa
   
Computational Chemistry 
Winner Salomé Rieder, ETH Zurich
Runner-up Charlotte Müller, ETH Zurich
   
Chemistry and the Environment 
Winner Dominique Rust, Empa
Runner-up Scott Docherty, ETH Zurich
   
Inorganic Chemistry 
Winner Alessandra Logallo, University of Bern
Runner-up Fabio Maswero, ETH Zurich
  Manuel Besmer, University of Zurich
   
Medicinal Chemistry 
Winner Luisa Deberle, PSI
Runner-up Xingguang Cai, University of Bern
   
Chemical Biology 
Winner Carlotta Cecchini, University of Geneva
Runner-up Alexandra Teslenko, EPFL Lausanne
   
Organic Chemistry 
Winner Jordan De Jesus Silva, ETH Zurich
Runners-up Nina Declas, EPFL Lausanne
  Thomas Buchholz, University of Basel
   
Physical Chemistry 
Winner Lukas Heuberger, University of Basel
Runner-up Pragya Verma, University of Geneva
   
Polymers, Colloids & Interfaces 
Winner Patricia Risch, ZHAW
Runner-up Riccardo Wehr, University of Basel

 

Prizes for Winners

- certificate and cash contribution of CHF 200.00
- travel voucher of CHF 750.00 to attend an international conference.
- invitation to present the research in the laureates issue of CHIMIA. Value CHF 540.00

Prizes for Runners‘ up
- certificate and cash contribution of CHF 200.00

 

Céline Wittwer, SCS
11.09.2021

 

In collaboration with Metrohm, SCS offered again the very attractive and prestigious Fall Meeting Best Oral Presentation Award program. Combined with the Best Poster Presentation Awards program this is probably the most highly remunerated award program in the field, and we are very proud and happy to cooperate with our sponsoring partners. We wish to express our sincere gratitude to Metrohm for their generous support and congratulate all winners for their fantastic contributions.

Markus Steinke, representative of Metrohm, awarded a total of 17 winners at the end of the SCS Fall Meeting online on September 10, 2021.

Logo Metrohm

Winners of the Best Oral Presentation Awards 2021

Analytical Sciences
Winner: Robin Nussbaum, University of Geneva
Runner-up: Thomas Vonderach, ETH Zurich

Catalysis Sciences & Engineering
Winner: Emanuele Moioli, PSI
Runner-up: Arik Beck, ETH Zurich

Computational Chemistry
Winner: Amol Thakkar, University of Bern
Runner-up: Eric Heller, ETH Zurich

Chemistry and the Environment
Winner: Neeru Mittal, ETH Zurich
Runner-up: Mattia Cerri, ETH Zurich

Inorganic Chemistry
Winner: Dieuwertje Modder, EPFL Lausanne
Runner-up: Liam Grunwald, ETH Zurich

Medicinal Chemistry
Winner: Jade Nguyen, EPFL Lausanne

Organic Chemistry
Winner: Stephanie Amos, EPFL Lausanne
Runner-up: Marius Lutz, ETH Zurich

Physical Chemistry
Winner: Valentina Zhelyazkova, ETH Zurich
Runner-up: Gonzague Rebetez, University of Bern

Polymers, Colloids & Interfaces
Winner: Richard Whitfield, ETH Zurich
Runner-up: Hanna Traeger, AMI

Prizes for Winners

- certificate and cash contribution of CHF 500.00
- travel voucher of CHF 1'000.00 to attend an international conference.
- invitation to present the research in the laureates issue of CHIMIA. Value CHF 540.00

Prizes for Runners‘ up
- certificate and cash contribution of CHF 400.00

 

Céline Wittwer, SCS
11.09.2021

 

 

The Chemistry Europe Fellows Program was established in 2015 by the Chemistry Europe Presidents and Representatives to recognize members of the Chemistry Europe societies for their outstanding achievements and contributions to Chemistry Europe and their service to at least one member society. The Chemistry Europe Fellows Program is established to foster the identity of Chemistry Europe within continental Europe but is not limited to that continent. It is the highest honor given by Chemistry Europe.
 
Nomination Process
The Chemistry Europe Fellows will be announced and honored at the biannual EuChemS conference or during appropriate national meetings in the years in-between. Nominations should include the name, educational background, professional history (no more than 200 words), as well as contributions to Chemistry Europe (no more than 300 words). The submission must document that the nominee’s accomplishments, excellence, and leadership are having a lasting impact on Chemistry Europe and its member societies. Nominations for the Chemistry Europe Fellows 2020/2021 must be sent to Dr. Vera Koester, Secretary General Chemistry Europe.
 
Fellows Program, by December 3, 2021 ().
The new Fellows Class 2020/2021 will be announced in spring 2022
More information: chemistryviews.org/view/fellows.html
 
 
Céline Wittwer, SCS
02.09.2021

EuChems Lecture Award
Each year, the major achievements of one junior scientist working in Chemistry in a country with a EuChemS member organisation will be rewarded.

Who is eligible for a nomination?
Nominees for the EuChemS Lecture Award should be scientists who have made major contributions to any area of Chemistry and significantly advanced our understanding of a particular discipline. Nominees must be working in a country with a EuChemS member organisation at the time of the nomination. The Award is generally meant for scientists within 10 years of their PhD. Eligible career breaks that can be considered for the extension of the eligibility window are maternity or paternity leave after PhD award.

Awarding ceremony
The winner will be offered to give a plenary invited lecture at the next European EuChemS Chemistry Congress (ECC). During the Award ceremony the awardee will be presented with a commemorative statuette and a certificate. The awardee’s travel, accommodation and registration fee will be covered in accordance with EuChemS regulations i.e. equally shared between the ECC organiser and EuChemS Budget.
 
How to apply
Nominations for EuChemS Lecture Award are open via the online nomination system. Deadline is December 31, 2021
 
 

EuChemS Award for Service
The EuChemS Award for Service acknowledges outstanding commitment with regard to fostering Chemistry and molecular sciences in Europe and the goals of EuChemS.

Who is eligible for a nomination?
The nomination must demonstrate service to EuChemS and/or to European Chemistry over and above the basic voluntary contribution that would normally be expected. In addition to recognised service to EuChemS, this may include activities in governmental, non-governmental or funding organisations, publicity-related activities, etc. Nominations must demonstrate achievements for improved competitiveness, visibility, coherence, or structure of Chemistry in Europe. It is normal practice that members of the Executive Board, members of the Presiding Council, and of Professional Networks are not considered for the Award until after their term of office has ceased. Service in any of the aforementioned governance bodies of EuChemS is not itself sufficient to merit the Award.
 
Awarding ceremony
Place and date for awarding ceremony is agreed with the awardee.
 
How to apply
Nominations for EuChemS Award for Service are open via the online nomination system. Deadline is December 31, 2021 
 
 
EuChemS Historical Landmarks Award
The EuChemS Historical Landmarks program aims at designating sites in Europe where:
(i) events in chemistry (be it social, theoretical, experimental, pedagogic, industrial...) occurred that
(ii) have been important to the European or local (regional) chemical community and/or
(iii) have inspired a sense of European or local (regional) belonging.
Chemistry is an integral part of the Cultural Heritage of Europe. However, while there are many touristic signs marking the very place where important intellectual developments or events happened, only a few chemical sites are identified and publicised. Most of the existing programmes are run by national chemical societies and therefore often overlook the European, and even the international dimension, of the chemical sciences.
 
Who can submit a nomination?
The nomination must be made on behalf of one of the EuChemS member societies. If you consider to nominate a Swiss site for the award, please contact the SCS Head Office ().
 
 
More information about the event is available on EuChemS Website.
 
Céline Wittwer, SCS
02.09.2021
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