Younger Chemist Committee

The Younger Chemists Committee (YCC) of the Portland ACS Section is a group that advocates for and provides resources to early-career chemists and professionals in chemistry-related fields. As a local chapter of the national ACS YCC, its purpose is to address the specific issues facing younger chemists, typically defined as those under 35, and serve as their voice within the American Chemical Society. 

Committee Chair: Dan Khazaei (dankhazaei@pdx.edu)

Portland State University Liaison: Nikhil Bonagiri (bonagiri@pdx.edu)

Reed College Liaison: Tia Kledzik (tkledzik@reed.edu)

University of Portland Liaison: Beth Morton (morton@up.edu)

As part of our commitment to community engagement, the Portland YCC curates a collaborative calendar of chemistry seminars hosted by local universities. This initiative aims to promote cross-institutional learning for students, professionals, and lifelong learners alike. All events are open to the public. We encourage you to attend and simply ask that you email the designated liaison for the event to confirm your attendance. 

Committee Chair: Martha Dibblee

Committee Chair: Martha Dibblee