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July 23, 2020

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NOBCChE 2020 Early Bird deadline is Monday! NOBCChE The deadline for Early Bird discounted rates for NOBCChE 2020 is Monday, July 27. Don’t miss out. Register A Virtual Career & Academic Fair where attendees can meet one-on-one with employers, including DuPont, GSK, 3M, and Colgate, as well as universities including MIT, University of California, Berkeley and more Workshops Crash Course in Interviewing and Negotiating Choosing Your Research Home Applying for Fellowships Bridging Grad School and Career Acing the Interview Imposter Syndrome, Wellness and Work Productivity AAAS Science and Technology Fellowship The Master Scientist Series Covid-19 and Race Awards Technical Poster Presentations Mentoring and Networking The registration rates are just $25 for students/retirees and $50 for professionals. This includes access to monthly online content and webinars through March 31. For more information, visit www.nobcche.org or email answers@nobcche.org. REGISTER TODAY

Join us for NOBCChE's first live virtual event! On Wednesday Sept. 9 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. NOBCChE will present Our Stories: Transparency in Facing Inequalities During a Pandemic- Conversation with Dr. Cato Laurencin and Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett. Access to this timely and important discussion is included free if you register for the NOBCChE Virtual Conference by Sept. 4. Register The session will look at how COVID-19 is disproportionately affecting people of color and, how two individuals at the cornerstone of both are navigating the space of social and racial inequality during a pandemic. We invite you to submit your questions for the panel here which are due by the end of August. READ MORE

Latest NOBCChE job postings NOBCChE If you are an employer interested in posting a job or internship please visitthe Corporate/Academic Partners page Akron, Chairperson, Associate Professor, Chemistry and Physics Dalhousie University, Tenure-Stream Faculty Position, Biological Chemistry James Madison University, Director, Biotechnology Program Wesleyan University, Open Position in Polymer Chemistry Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Chair, Department of Biophysics and Biophysical Chemistry University of Florida, Post-doctoral Research, Medicinal Chemistry

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We are pleased to announce the results of the 2020 NOBCChE national election! Source Three At-large Board members with the highest voted percent James Fells 31.6%, Iris R. Wagstaff 31.6%, Paul D. Adams 28.2%, Dibyendu Dutta 8.5% Regional Chair: Mid-West Region Chair: Bridgette R. Shannon 100% Congratulations to Dr. Fells, Dr. Wagstaff, and Dr. Adams as the new NOBCChE officers and Dr. Shannon as the elected Mid-West Region Chair. Again, congratulations to the elected NOBCChE members!

INDUSTRY NEWS

Why women engineers are uniquely qualified to lead All Together Because you are a woman and an engineer, you’ve already beaten the odds. And when it comes to leadership, you already have an advantage. The fact that you completed engineering school and have that degree means that you have what it takes. Bias and inequity notwithstanding, this advantage will carry you head-on into the challenges leaders are facing now and into the future. READ MORE

Black women shark scientists create network to encourage people of color EcoWatch When Jasmin Graham describes her research on smalltooth sawfish, a critically endangered ray with a unique "saw" at the front of its face, she explains how "nothing else looks like this in the ocean; those species evolved to do something no other shark or ray can do." It resonates, and people understand why diversity matters in sharks, she said. She expanded on this same concept to emphasize how diversity also matters in finding solutions to the challenges that threaten elasmobranchs and in those scientists doing that work. READ MORE

For scientists' working hours, what does 'done' mean? Science When I started grad school, I wanted to know how many hours a day I was expected to be in the lab. Not that I was planning to put in the minimum effort — on the contrary, I was young and eager, and I didn’t have much else to do anyway. But it still seemed like a reasonable question to ask at a new job, such as “Which fridge can I keep my lunch in?” or “Why is no one adhering to the safety protocols from the training video?” READ MORE

'Expected to fail': Black Penn engineers recount experiences of racism at event with deans The Daily Pennsylvanian Thirty percent of Black alumni in the Engineering School were told at least once to consider academic leave or to disenroll from Penn, according to a virtual presentation by students and alumni to Penn Engineering deans this week. At a virtual discussion recently, Penn's chapter of the National Society of Black Engineers led a dialogue with Engineering Dean Vijay Kumar and newly appointed Engineering Associate Dean of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Camillo Jose Taylor to discuss the experiences of Black engineers at Penn. READ MORE

Women in STEM careers could lose during COVID-19 — 4 steps to help Forbes Women are still only 28% of the science, technology, engineering and math workforce broadly and only 13% of engineers, and a fraction of STEM leadership, but experts are warning that even those gains, could be lost due to the work-from-home dynamic caused by this pandemic. Why? Because during this pandemic-induced economy, decisions are being made “on the fly,” funding is timing out or delayed, and selected people are getting more facetime with the “boss” and on projects, each of which has long-standing effects on people’s careers. READ MORE

Chemical engineering education in the age of disruption The Chemical Engineer In recent years, the education sector has been considering, discussing, adopting and trying to manage the impact that technology has had and will continue to have on the educational business. The technological developments we have experienced of late have been both rapid and expanding. Universities have been embracing the use of digital technologies, not only to derive benefits in the context of learning but also in the training of future professionals. READ MORE

6 ways to get the most out of a new mentor-mentee relationship Fast Company Few things can feel as professionally affirming as finding a great mentor. During moments of crisis or uncertainty, mentors provide a sense of reassurance, and help less experienced individuals make career and/or life decisions. As a mentor, your job is to provide career guidance, insight, and advice. As a mentee, your responsibility is to listen and keep an open mind. And eventually, you both may realize the learning and enrichment runs both directions. READ MORE

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