I attended the annual RCSA Fellows Conference in Tucson, AZ, a bittersweet end to my 3 years in the program. Thanks to @eileenms.bsky.social for her leadership, and to my fellow 2024 RCSA Fellows for the encouragement, with support from @rescorp.org . Can't wait to see where our paths cross next!

Awesome to see this published after years of hard work. Proud twin moment! 🤩🥳 www.cell.com/cell/fulltex...

Cell - a Cell Press journal@cp-cell.bsky.social · 2mo ago

New issue alert! 👉 cell.com/cell/current On the cover: Brann et al. demonstrate that each olfactory sensory neuron selects one of approximately 1,000 receptors to express based on its spatial position within the olfactory epithelium, thereby creating a precise and stereotyped receptor map

I’m thrilled to share that I’ll be joining Bryn Mawr College as a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Chemistry in January 2027! I’m excited to teach Bryn Mawr students, build the Brann Astrochemistry Group, and continue mentoring and empowering women and gender-diverse students in STEM. 🚀🌟

Congratulations to the 2026 Fellows! 🥳 RCSA’s support was truly invaluable during my time on the job market, and I’m excited to meet everyone in Tucson this June and welcome a new cohort into this community. #RCSAFellows

Research Corporation for Science Advancement@rescorp.org · 4mo ago

RCSA has selected a new class of outstanding postdoctoral scholars in the third year of the #RCSAFellows initiative, which aims to increase faculty excellence in the physical sciences through a multiyear program of job search preparation, professional development, and community building.

CO and N2 Produced from H2O, CO2, and NH3 Cometary Ice Analogs McKinnon et al. arXiv (ApJ) arxiv.org/abs/2604.03207

CO and N2 Produced from H2O, CO2, and NH3 Cometary Ice Analogs

Hypervolatile species such as carbon monoxide (CO) and molecular nitrogen (N2) have been detected in comets, and could be used to constrain comet formation temperature conditions if their presence is…

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Hey, I wrote a thing about AI in astrophysics ergosphere.blog/posts/the-ma...

Successful #ACSSpring2026! I had my first meeting as a member of the Committee on Economic and Professional Affairs (CEPA), received my plaque for the 2025 ACS Astrochemistry Subdivision Outstanding Dissertation Award, and enjoyed catching up with friends and colleagues!

The AAS Laboratory Astrophysics Division (LAD) is honoring Julia Santos for her PhD thesis at Leiden University, "Transformation and sublimation of interstellar ices: insights from laboratory experiments and astronomical observations." 🔭 aas.org/posts/news/2...

Really honoured to be a part of this cohort!! This is such a unique award that helps early career faculty enhance their research programs but innovate in teaching and learning!

Research Corporation for Science Advancement@rescorp.org · 6mo ago

RCSA welcomes 24 early career teacher-scholars in chemistry, physics, and astronomy as recipients of its 2026 #CottrellScholar Awards. Each awardee receives $120,000. Congratulations to this exceptional class!

NASA: Hubble Reveals Largest Found Chaotic Birthplace of Planets science.nasa.gov/missions/hub...

NASA's Hubble Reveals Largest Found Chaotic Birthplace of Planets - NASA Science

Astronomers using Hubble imaged the largest protoplanetary disk ever observed circling a young star. The disk is nicknamed “Dracula’s Chivito.”

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Are you an early-career scientist ready to take the next steps in your leadership journey? The 2026 #CASFutureLeaders program is now accepting applications! Learn more and apply by Sunday, January 25, 2026. www.cas.org/about/future...

Happy to share that I’ve been appointed as a member of the American Chemical Society Committee on Economic and Professional Affairs for the next three years! Looking forward to continuing my volunteer work to support ACS members in their career journeys. @acs.org

My first paper with the Öberg astrochemistry group! In laboratory ice experiments, we find that oxygen atoms react with methyl cyanide to form methyl isocyanate. This work sheds light on chemical evolution in space & the origins of life’s building blocks. doi.org/10.3847/1538...

"When we design tools that welcome different ways of sensing and thinking, we open new reaction pathways for discovery. Inclusive design doesn’t just widen participation; it expands the very structure-function relationship of science itself." cen.acs.org/careers/dive...

The tools we build become the questions we ask

Why inclusive design is good for more than access—it expands the boundaries of discovery

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Are you an early career chemical scientist ready to kickstart or hone your leadership skills? Apply to PROF's Leadership Development Award! held in Altanta GA, January 31 - February 2, 2026 - Learn more and apply at tinyurl.com/ACS-PROF-LDI. Questions can be directed to awards@acsprof.org.

Huge thank you to @rescorp.org and @jenheemstra.bsky.social for the signed copy of Labwork to Leadership! Perfect timing as I head into the chemistry faculty job market this year. 👀 #chemsky

The American Chemical Society announced that the ACS Board of Directors has approved $2.5 million to be granted to graduate students who have been impacted by the termination or cancellation of their adviser’s research grant(s) cen.acs.org/acs-news/acs... #chemsky

ACS announces millions in funding for students affected by terminated grants

The grants will help students within 1 year of completion of their degree

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For those at #ACSFall2025, stop by the Committee Row at Sci-Mix tonight from 8-10 PM to learn more about how the ACS Economic and Professional Affairs Committee (CEPA) oversees initiatives that improve members’ economic opportunity and professional growth www.acs.org/about/govern...

My advisor, Karin Öberg, says you’re ready to graduate once you start dressing like your advisor. It’s therefore fitting that yesterday we matched (unplanned) during my dissertation talk :) Excited to share I defended my PhD & will be going to @mpe-garching.bsky.social to work with Paola Caselli!

At #LINO25 I shared my research, got thoughtful advice from Nobel Laureates, and joined Frances Arnold for a science walk. I’m feeling inspired, energized, and excited to stay connected with this international community. Thank you @tamu.bsky.social and @nationalacademies.org for sponsoring!

Attention, #CottrellScholar, #Scialog & #RCSAFellows communities! RCSA is now accepting nominations for the 2026 class of RCSA Fellows, as well as applications to volunteer as host institution for their mock interviews. Details here: bit.ly/4m9iKus

RCSA Fellows

The RCSA Fellows initiative is building building an engaged community of faculty who bring a variety of perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds to teaching and research in the physical scie…

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Huge congratulations to graduate student Joshua Wagner who has won this year's Hoffman Award from the American Vacuum Society (AVS) for his groundbreaking research on 2D moiré materials and nitrogen reactions on ruthenium. chemistry.uchicago.edu/news/joshua-...

Joshua Wagner Honored with Prestigious Dorothy M. and Earl S. Hoffman Award

Graduate Researcher Recognized for Innovative Work in 2D Materials and Catalysis

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Want to teach chemistry at @wellesley.edu ? Apply for our visitor position. Join our community as you contribute to our orgo and/or intro curriculum: wd1.myworkdaysite.com/recruiting/w...

Visiting Lecturer in Chemistry

Please review the details for the position before applying. Ensure that you have the required documents ready to upload in either PDF (.pdf) or Word document (.doc) format. On the second page, enter y...

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Grateful to have taken part in the 2nd Annual #RCSAFellows Conference as a 2024 Fellow. Thank you to all the fantastic speakers, mentors, and other fellows for your insights and support!

Research Corporation for Science Advancement@rescorp.org · last yr.

2nd Annual #RCSAFellows Conference is underway in Tucson! Congrats to 2024 & 2025 Fellows, and thanks to our speakers, Facilitators & advisors for giving their time and advice so generously to help prepare these outstanding postdoctoral scholars for the faculty search process and the professoriate.

Honored to receive the 2025 American Chemical Society Astrochemistry Outstanding Dissertation Award! 🌌 @uchichemistry.bsky.social astro.phys-acs.org/news.html#20...

Just came back from the Lindau Spring Meeting at @tamu.bsky.social and am excited for the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting in July! Thank you to @nationalacademies.org for the nomination ☺️ #LINO25

Huge congratulations and looking forward to meeting the new #RCSAFellows at the RCSA conference in June! 🥳

Research Corporation for Science Advancement@rescorp.org · last yr.

RCSA has selected a new class of outstanding postdoctoral scholars in the second year of the #RCSAFellows Initiative, which aims to increase faculty excellence in the physical sciences through a multiyear program of job search preparation, professional development, and community building.

Today on the #arXiv: Narayanan et al. 2025, "Thermal Desorption Kinetics, Binding Energies, and Entrapment of Methyl Mercaptan Ices" - arxiv.org/abs/2504.01102 If you were wondering what a protoplanetary disc might be said to smell like.

Thermal Desorption Kinetics, Binding Energies, and Entrapment of Methyl Mercaptan Ices

Organosulfur species are potential major carriers of sulfur in the interstellar medium, as well as interesting ingredients in prebiotic chemistry. The most fundamental question regarding these species...

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A few photos from my week at #ACSSpring2025. Reconnecting with members of our #CASFutureLeaders community is always so inspiring. Thanks to all who tracked me down (and made me laugh) in San Diego!

En route to San Diego for #ACSSpring2025. I’m looking forward to attending my first Committee on Economic and Professional Affairs (CEPA) meeting tomorrow. I’m also giving a presentation in the Astrochemistry Symposium in honor of Eric Herbst on Tuesday at 11 AM ☺️