Announcements

Meet Ashley Tubbs, an analytical chemist, active member of ACS Virginia, and YCC associate. Read about what Ashley does on the committee in this “Meet the YCC” post. “Meet the YCC” is a series of blog posts highlighting National YCC members and associates and what they do both in and outside of ACS.
 

 

Virginia Local Section Member, Dr. Estephany Santiago, who currently volunteers in the Younger Chemists Committee was recently featured in ACSIndustryMatters – check it out via this link: Meet Estephany Santiago – American Chemical Society (acs.org)

 

Governance Board Members

Ashley Tubbs: Chair
Carissa Hunter: Vice-Chair
Brandi Ford: Secretary
Ashley Armstrong Baz: Treasurer
Julian Bobb: Marketing and Communications Team Chair
Ian Smith: Events Team Chair

 

2023 ACS ChemLuminary Award Winner

Outstanding Local Section Younger Chemists Committee by the ACS Committee on Younger Chemists

 

YouTube Channel

Link to Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ACSVirginiaYCC

 

Who We Are and What We Do


The Younger Chemists Committee (YCC) of the Virginia Section of the American Chemical Society (VA ACS) serves the membership of the section by advocating for, and providing resources to early-career chemists and professionals (under the age of 40) in the chemical sciences and related fields.

Our Goals:

  • Value: Communicate the value of the VA ACS YCC
  • Community: Build a supportive chemistry community in Virginia
  • Development: Provide professional and leadership development resources

 

Typical YCC Activities

  • Industry and Government Lab Tours
  • Brewery Tours
  • ACS Virginia Mentorship Program
  • Chemistry Trivia Nights
  • ACS Webinars
  • Career Talks & Workshops
  • Networking Socials
  • Community Outreach at the Science Museum of Virginia

 

Connect With Us

Chair | Ashley Tubbs
Email: vayoungerchemistscommittee@gmail.com
Instagram: @ACSVA_YCC
Facebook: @ACSVAYCC
Twitter: @ACSVirginiaYCC
LinkedIn: @ACS Virginia Younger Chemists Committee