The youngSCS

The youngSCS of the Swiss Chemical Society is a network of young researchers (aged under 35) in all areas of chemistry. The Community has around 700 members.

Community News

15.03.2023EuChemS releases 2022 Yearbook

23.02.2023Survey: Journal 'Pure and Applied Chemistry'

22.02.2023SCS Annual Report 2022

08.02.2023Abstract Deadline approaching for the IUPAC|CHAINS 2023 in The Hague, August 20-25, 2023

08.02.2023Successful Stories of Women in Science: Inspiring Career Paths (online event, 28.02.2023)

07.02.2023SCS Partnerships: five companies joined the program in the past months

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Objectives and Main Activities

The aims of the youngSCS are

to provide a network for young researchers so that they can meet in an informal setting and learn from one another
to maintain contacts with our colleagues in neighboring countries
to facilitate access to the chemical industry

Main Activities

Organize the annual Swiss Snow Symposium in Saas Fee.
Participate in international network for young chemists, like the EYCN and IYCN, through the youngSCS delegates.
Organize company visits in collaboration with our industrial partners.
Offert Visit Each Other events to present labs and institutes to colleagues from other universities.

Objectives and Main Activities

Board Members 2023

Events

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From Lab to Production – Insights into Process Chemistry 2023/1

03. Apr 2023 - 17:00, EPFL Lausanne

The event series with 1-2 events per year at Swiss universities enables students and PhDs to get an insight into process chemistry. Besides teaching the basics, an illustrative example from industry is discussed.

BeNeFri Student Spring Symposium 2023

13. Apr 2023 - 00:00, Université de Fribourg

This one-day symposium is organized for the first time by the youngSCS with support of the NCCR Bio-inspired Materials. It provides the opportunity for BSc, MSc and PhD students as well as PostDocs to present their research.

Patenting in Life Sciences & Chemistry 2023 (Workshop)

12. Jun 2023 - 10:00, Centre Lowenberg

The 'Patenting Workshop 2023' is a hands-on workshop for researchers in life sciences & chemistry and the program is specially built for PhDs students and Postdocs.

International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO) 2023

16. Jul 2023 - 10:00, ETH Zürich

The International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO) is an annual competition for the world’s most talented chemistry students at the secondary school level. Nations around the world send a team of four students who are tested on their chemistry knowledge and skills in a five-hour laboratory practical exam and a five-hour written theoretical examination.