Science Atlantic-CIC Chemistry Conference
2024 Award Winners
The 2024 Chemistry Conference (ChemCon) was held May 23 to 25 at Cape Breton University
Review the conference program and abstracts.
Science Atlantic Undergraduate Research Award
Oral
Aloyna Mendonce
University of New Brunswick
A molecular design of the sensor platform for the detection of breast cancer biomarkers
Science Atlantic Science Communication Award
Oral
Ailish Sullivan
Mount Saint Vincent University
Exploring Chemical Sources of Diffuse Interstellar Bands Through Quantum Mechanics
Canadian Association of Theoretical Chemists Award
Oral
Daniel Deschênes
University of New Brunswick
Exploring the Structure and Substrate Specificity of N- Methyltransferase 4 in Catharanthus roseus via Molecular Operating Environment (MOE)
Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) Molecular Science Graduate Program
Oral
Nghi (Lisa) La
Mount Allison University
Preparation and monitoring of bifunctionalized gold nanorods via ligand exchange
Poster
Joe Nazak
Acadia University
Photodecarboxylation of Phenylacetic Acid Derivatives
Chemical Education Award
Oral
Erin Wiggins
Mount Saint Vincent University
Adapting Titration Experiments for Students with Colour-Vision Deficiencies
CIC Best Undergraduate Presentation in Analytical Chemistry
Oral
Moriah Hennessey
Mount Allison University
Production of reactive oxygen species by e-cigarette smoke in surrogate lung fluid
Poster
Amy Stepheson
Memorial University Newfoundland
Sea-ing Things Differently: Analysis of Bio-active Carbohydrates in Brown Seaweed
CIC Best Undergraduate Presentation in Environmental Chemistry
Oral
Zoë LindenSmith
Mount Allison University
Acute Toxicity of Brake Pad Wear on Brook Char Gills (Salvenlinus fontinalis)
Poster
Haley Adams
Memorial University Newfoundland
Impact of exposure to environmental pollutants on placental metabolism
CIC Best Graduate Presentation in Environmental Chemistry
Oral
Sarah Boudreau
Memorial University Newfoundland
Isolating Hydroxyapatite from Atlantic Salmon Processing Waste - Transforming Trash to Treasure!
CIC Best Undergraduate Presentation in Inorganic Chemistry
Oral
Suhjung Chun
Mount Allison University
Synthesis and Redox Properties of Homoleptic Indium o-Amidophenolates
Poster
Mitchell Baker
Saint Mary's University
An N-H insertion reaction to prepare an α-phosphenium cation
CIC Best Graduate Presentation in Inorganic Chemistry
Oral
Tyler Saunders
Dalhousie University
Synthesis and Reactivity of New Phosphino(silyl) Nickel Complexes for Application in Alkene Hydrogenation Catalysis
CIC Best Undergraduate Presentation in Macromolecular and Polymer Chemistry
Oral
Zeyaealdin Zarei
University of Prince Edward Island
Advanced Formation of Nanogel for Cryopreservation
Poster
Victor Martinez Macias
St. Francis Xavier University
Examining Gold-Nanocluster-Allergen Bioconjugates for Immunotherapy Treatment
CIC Best graduate Presentation in Macromolecular and Polymer Chemistry
Oral
Lo Grant
Saint Mary's University
Microbial Impact on Wine: A Study of L'Acadie Vineyards Natural Wine
Poster
Catherine Doyle
University of Prince Edward Island
Poly(B5AMA) embedded cellulose nanocrystal (CNC) composites as antimicrobial coatings
CIC Best Undergraduate Presentation in Materials Chemistry
Oral
Mackenzie Reid-Hall
Memorial University Newfoundland
Investigating NO2 Gas Adsorption and Reactivity in Zirconium-Cluster-Based MOFs Using Breakthrough Analysis
Poster
Eve Lavers
University of New Brunswick
A Concerted Two-electron Bipolar Bispryidinylidene for Higher Voltage Symmetric, Organic Redox Flow Batteries
CIC Best Graduate Presentation in Materials Chemistry
Oral
Sydney Crain
University of New Brunswick
Concerted Two-electron Bipolar Bispyridinylidenes for Symmetric, Organic Redox Flow Batteries
Poster
Judith MacInnis
Memorial University of Newfoundland
From Sea to "C"atayst: Calcium Carbonate-Rich Crab Shell Biochar
CIC Best Undergraduate Presentation in Organic Chemistry
Oral
Nicholas Stevenson-Garagan
University of New Brunswick
Towards a Bis(Iminophosphorano) Substituted 9,10-Antraquinone as a New High Voltage, Double Concerted Active Material for Symmetric ORFBs
Poster
Allyson Paul
University of New Brunswick
Isolation of MIA Compounds in the Leaves of Tabernaemontana divaricata
CIC Best Graduate Presentation in Organic Chemistry
Oral
Mary Stackaruk
Saint Mary's University
Enhanced Copper Durability with N-Heterocyclic Carbene Monolayers
Poster
Aditya Vardhan
Acadia University
Ketoanilides as Surrogates for Electrophiles as well as Nucleophiles
CIC Best Undergraduate Presentation in Physical, Theoretical and Computational Chemistry
Oral
Isabela Drozdowski
Saint Mary's University
Dissolving Barriers in Chemical Detection: Navigating Electrochemical Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (EC-SERS) Beyond Water
Poster
Sophie Kiefte
Memorial University Newfoundland
Metabolic biomarkers of neurodegeneration in a novel mouse model
CIC Best Graduate Presentation in Physical, Theoretical and Computational Chemistry
Oral
Emily Sabean
Acadia University
Formulations to Deliver Cannabidiol and Psilocybin for the Treatment of Neuropsychiatric Disorders
Poster
Justine Guidon
University of Prince Edward Island
Fluorescence-based studies on host-guest inclusion complexes of modified β-cyclodextrin with anilinonaphthalene sulfonates