All chemists working in the energy area in the early stages of their careers are invited to attend the Early Career Energy Sector Chemists Symposium at The °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼, Burlington House, London, W1J 0BA on 16th February 2016, from 10:00 to 16:00. The Energy Sector invites abstracts from younger members from academia and industry for a competition for posters to be displayed during this event. The top 30 abstracts, as judged by an Energy Sector Technical Review Committee, will be invited to give a short elevator pitch presentation and present their poster at this event. Prizes will be awarded for the best presentations/posters. For °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼ members the prizes will consist of a 1st Prize, (£250), a 2nd Prize, (£100), and 3 x 3rd Prizes of £50 each. For °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼ members and non-members working in the fossil fuel area the Coal Research Forum will also be awarding up to 3 x £100 prizes. The event is open to all early career chemists, regardless of age and is free to attend.
Agenda:
10:00 Arrival and registration
10:20 Welcome
10:30 Keynote presentation: Jonathan Radcliffe (University of Birmingham)
11:00 Presentation by February 2015 event winner, Jo Humphrey (Bristol University) tbc
11:15 Flash presentations
12:30 Lunch and poster session
14:00 °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼ Careers presentation
14:20 Career inspiring presentations from Nina Skorupska (Renewable Energy Association) and Mary Ryan (Imperial College)
15:20 Careers Panel Q&A
15:45 Prize-giving & wrap-up
16:00 Close
If you would like to apply to take part in the competition please download the application form (which can be found on the °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼ Events page). Completed forms must be returned by 31st January 2016. There are a limited number of travel and subsistence bursaries available which can be applied for by early career °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼ members. Please complete the downloadable form to apply. If you would like to book a slot with the °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼ Careers Service please email careers@rsc.org.
Agenda:
10:00 Arrival and registration
10:20 Welcome
10:30 Keynote presentation: Jonathan Radcliffe (University of Birmingham)
11:00 Presentation by February 2015 event winner, Jo Humphrey (Bristol University) tbc
11:15 Flash presentations
12:30 Lunch and poster session
14:00 °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼ Careers presentation
14:20 Career inspiring presentations from Nina Skorupska (Renewable Energy Association) and Mary Ryan (Imperial College)
15:20 Careers Panel Q&A
15:45 Prize-giving & wrap-up
16:00 Close
If you would like to apply to take part in the competition please download the application form (which can be found on the °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼ Events page). Completed forms must be returned by 31st January 2016. There are a limited number of travel and subsistence bursaries available which can be applied for by early career °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼ members. Please complete the downloadable form to apply. If you would like to book a slot with the °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼ Careers Service please email careers@rsc.org.