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Iota Sigma Pi, a National Honor Society for Women in Chemistry

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Iota Sigma Pi, the National Honor Society for Women in Chemistry, invites female and non-binary CBC students to apply for membership. Their group includes professional women chemists, teachers, and professors, as well as undergraduate and graduate students in the field of chemistry or allied fields.

Why join Iota Sigma Pi?

  • Nationwide Presence: Active chapters across the U.S. offer in-person and virtual programs, including professional talks, field trips, and social gatherings.
  • Support & Recognition: Dedicated to advancing women and non-binary individuals in chemistry, with awards for both students and professionals.
  • Networking & Mentorship: Connect with members from industry, government, and academia. The group is large enough to constitute a meaningful network, yet small enough for everyone to get to know one another
  • Prestigious Legacy: Five members have won Nobel Prizes. Future talks may feature recent Nobel laureates like Carolyn Bertozzi, Jennifer Doudna, and Emmanuelle Charpentier.

To qualify, undergraduate students must be women or non-binary individuals who have completed at least 4 semesters (or equivalent) of chemistry courses and maintain an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Applications are accepted online through Iota Sigma Pi’s website. Video instructions are available here.

If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Christine Hermann (Vice President of Iota Sigma Pi) at chermann@radford.edu or at 540-831-5413.

FOCUS Recruitment Event

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Females of Chemistry Uniting Scientists (FOCUS) is a student-run seminar series and community outreach program whose purpose is to promote awareness and understanding of the scientific achievements of prominent females within the field of chemistry, an underrepresented group in science. FOCUS promotes awareness of women’s achievements to inspire and encourage females, minorities, and other members of the scientific community.

On Thursday, September 14, 2023 from 6:00 – 7:00 pm in CBEC 267, Females of Chemistry Uniting Scientists (FOCUS) is hosting a Barbie themed recruitment event!

The event will begin with a short presentation about who FOCUS is, what the group stands for, what they have accomplished, and what they hope to accomplish the upcoming year. After that, attendees will split up into teams for Barbie/STEM trivia to promote team bonding.

Snacks, drinks, and pizza will be provided!

You are encouraged to attend the event to learn more about FOCUS and see how you can get involved. All are welcome to join!

Tonight: FOCUS Recruitment Event

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Females of Chemistry Uniting Scientists (FOCUS) is be a student-run seminar series and community outreach program whose purpose is to promote awareness and understanding of the scientific achievements of prominent females within the field of chemistry, an unrepresented group in science. FOCUS promotes awareness of women’s achievements, inspire and encourage females, minorities, and other members of the scientific community.

The group is having their first meeting of the semester on TONIGHT, September 13th at 7 pm in CBEC 110/120. They will have a short introduction to FOCUS to inform everyone about their goals and upcoming events. Afterwards, they will have a social hour and trivia game with snacks provided! You are encouraged to attend tonight’s event to learn more about FOCUS and see how you can get involved. All are welcome to join!