How can we address diversity gaps & barriers to ensure EDI efforts in STEM progress from implementation to impact? A new C2MCI study in @canjchem.bsky.social discusses our research-based approach to inclusion in science. ➡️ Read the full article: bit.ly/4x6nRRu #NFRF #ChemSky @cdnsciencepub.com

For the HQP Highlight Series, we welcome Dr. Jordan Bentley (Postdoctoral Fellow @western-chemistry.bsky.social) to discuss his work on NHC applications in microchip & semiconductor manufacturing. ➡️ Read the full interview: bit.ly/4yCorIi #NFRF #ChemSky

Congratulations to Ellie W. T. Shiu (C2MCI HQP with Dr. Paul Ragogna) on the successful defence of her PhD in Chemistry! 🎉 Ellie joined C2MCI as a Master's candidate @western-chemistry.bsky.social and has contributed vital findings in support of our research goals. Congratulations, Ellie!

Last week, Mark Aloisio (@aloisio-m.bsky.social / C2MCI Project Manager & Crudden Lab HQP) presented on NHCs as ALD precursors at Queen's University. This seminar covered how NHC ligands are being used to improve the precision manufacturing of microelectronics. Thank you to all who joined us!

The Summer of Science program with @mcdonaldinstitute.bsky.social & C2MCI is officially underway at Queen’s University! Our future scientists are having a blast learning how research is conducted and discoveries are made. ➡️ Learn more about the Summer of Science program: bit.ly/3RdP3i9

“I want to improve the health of patients across the world. If that means improving cancer outcomes by working with gold nanoclusters, then I’m excited to be a part of that.” — Hetvi Shah (C2MCI HQP) of Dr. Gang Zheng’s lab @utoronto.ca ➡️ Listen now: bit.ly/4bMnSBN

The latest research from C2MCI team members provides the first ToF-SIMS evidence of covalent bonding between NHCs and naturally oxidized copper and gold surfaces. ➡️ Learn more: bit.ly/4wYUWii @pubs.acs.org @western-chemistry.bsky.social @queensuresearch.bsky.social #NFRF #ChemSky

C2MCI is proud to congratulate members of our scientific leadership team on their recent receipt of #NSERC 2026 Discovery Research Program funding! ➡️ Learn more and view the full list of C2MCI recipients: bit.ly/4frAP5f

In the pilot episode of our #HQPHighlightSeries, Hetvi Shah (PhD candidate in Dr. Gang Zheng's lab @utoronto.ca) joins us to discuss her research applying NHC-functionalized gold nanoclusters for cancer radiation and photodynamic therapies. ➡️ Listen now: bit.ly/4bMnSBN

Want to advance surface science research with C2MCI member Dr. Christopher Baddeley at the University of St Andrews? @uniofstandrews.bsky.social A PhD studentship is available now in the Baddeley research group @st-andrewschem.bsky.social. ➡️ Learn more and apply: bit.ly/44ACBfh #ChemSky #ChemJobs

C2MCI is proud to congratulate several of our members at Queen’s University on their recent receipt of over $1.73 million in NSERC 2026 Discovery Research Program funding! @queensuresearch.bsky.social ➡️ Read the full article via the Queen’s Gazette to learn more: bit.ly/3RyAsOi

Interested in supporting hands-on chemistry education and high-quality research? The Queen’s University Department of Chemistry is hiring a Chemical Technologist to prepare chemicals and equipment, maintain instrumentation, and support lab safety. ➡️ Learn more: bit.ly/4fyU1z3 #ChemSky #ChemJobs

Looking to catch up on all things C2MCI? Look no further: the Spring 2026 edition of our quarterly Community Updates newsletter is available on LinkedIn! ➡️ Subscribe to our newsletter today and never miss an update: bit.ly/4wb8QgU

Our HQP Highlight Series is officially here: please join us in welcoming Dr. Parimah Aminfar, C2MCI Nano team HQP and Postdoctoral Researcher in Dr. Kevin Stamplecoskie’s lab! ➡️ Learn more about Dr. Aminfar and her work with C2MCI: bit.ly/4vuOBuw #NFRF #ChemSky

Congratulations to Dr. James Noël (C2MCI Macro Research Faculty member) on his promotion to Full Professor at @westernu.ca! Dr. Noël has been an invaluable member of the C2MCI community, shaping our contributions to corrosion protection research. Thank you, Dr. Noël!

The latest research from C2MCI Macro members @westernu.ca details how zinc content & coating thickness interact to shape the corrosion resistance of zinc-rich powder coatings. ➡️ Learn more: bit.ly/4w8HlV6 #NFRF #ChemSky

Congratulations to Dr. Hriday Bhattacharjee, former @cathleencrudden.bsky.social HQP, on his new role as Assistant Professor of Chemistry at MacEwan University! Dr. Bhattacharjee joined us in 2019 as a Postdoctoral Researcher working on biosensing research with Dr. Zhe She. We wish him the best!

C2MCI is pleased to announce the upcoming launch of our HQP Highlight Series! This series will feature interviews designed to highlight the innovative research and diverse experiences of Highly Qualified Personnel (HQP) across our network. ➡️ Learn more: bit.ly/4abWQ6p

Congratulations to Dr. Arghya Paul (C2MCI Research Faculty member) of @westernu.ca on his receipt of the Western Engineering Award for Excellence in Research! ➡️ Learn more about Dr. Paul’s research and accomplishments: bit.ly/4xG6p7z

C2MCI is proud to share that Dr. Andre Guerra, Canada Impact+ Research Training Award recipient, has joined C2MCI as an NSERC Postdoctoral Fellow supervised by Dr. Kevin Stamplecoskie. We look forward to sharing future updates! ➡️ Learn more via Queen’s Gazette: bit.ly/4vKrjR4

Don't miss your chance to apply: be sure to submit your application for this Postdoctoral Fellow position with Dr. Taleana Huff by June 17th! ➡️ Read the full role description and learn more about the Huff lab’s research: bit.ly/3PDgKQu #ChemSky

Dr. Yolanda Hedberg (C2MCI Faculty Member) recently assisted in welcoming a distinguished delegation from Uganda High Commission Ottawa to Africa Day at @westernu.ca, further supporting global collaboration between Canadian and African scholars. ➡️ Learn more: bit.ly/3Qwwqp9

C2MCI is proud to celebrate the accomplishments of Dr. Daniel Reddy (C2MCI Nano team HQP) and his commitment to building community at Queen’s University. @queensuresearch.bsky.social We look forward to following Dr. Reddy's continued progress! ➡️ Learn more via the Queen’s Gazette: bit.ly/3RY4k6y

C2MCI is proud to congratulate our 2026 EDII Research Excellence Award recipients on their outstanding achievements and contributions to C2MCI’s #NFRF-T research! ➡️ Learn more about this year’s recipients: bit.ly/4xd6f7r

Congratulations to Dr. Garima Garg & Dr. Jordan Bentley (C2MCI Micro HQP) on receiving the @torontomet.bsky.social IBZ Innovation Fellowship! Powered by Intellectual Property Ontario, this entrepreneurship training program focuses on novel research-driven innovation. ➡️ Learn more: bit.ly/3RIYk1v

C2MCI extends a warm welcome to the new HQP who joined our community over the course of the Winter 2026 term! Our incoming researchers bring diverse expertise and new energy to our Macro, Micro, and Nano teams. Please join us in welcoming our newest team members!

At this year’s Annual General Meeting, C2MCI was proud to celebrate the Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 recipients of our EDII Fellowship Awards! Congratulations to our successful HQP. ➡️ Learn more about the 2025-26 recipients: bit.ly/4nVvGGv

C2MCI congratulates Dr. Farnaz Heidar-Zadeh (C2MCI Research Faculty) of Queen’s University on her successful receipt of $250K in research funding from the New Frontiers in Research Fund – Exploration competition! ➡️ Read the full article: bit.ly/42YLv5t #NFRF

Each year, C2MCI hosts a research poster competition at our Annual General Meeting to celebrate HQP research across our community. Congratulations to this year’s winners! ➡️ View the full list of winners and categories: bit.ly/3PBfDkr

Interested in experimental surface science and atomically precise characterization? The Huff lab is currently hiring a fully funded Postdoctoral Fellow to assist in C2MCI-partnered research! ➡️ Read the full role description and learn more about the Huff lab’s research: bit.ly/3PDgKQu #ChemSky