The IYCN is pleased to announce Dr. Robert Richardson (UK) and Lovish Raheja (India) as the Leaders of the two newly established Committees on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and on Science for Policy, respectively.
The EDI Committee aims to pursue diversity and develop strategies to increase EDI among IYCN Members, as well as historically marginalized communities in the chemical sciences worldwide. The Committee strives for EDI in all IYCN projects and activities, working and collaborating closely with the other committees. We aim to organize events and collect and share resources to promote and support EDI within the chemistry community worldwide.
The Science for Policy Committee aims to raise awareness and encourage the participation of early-career chemists globally in science policy by gathering and providing resources and training, collaborating with international organizations, early-career networks, and policymakers, and contributing to relevant discussions. The Committee will also cooperate with other IYCN Committees in organizing events to address global challenges and strive for a sustainable future.
Please keep an eye on the IYCN website and social media channels to follow the projects and activities these two Committees will pursue in the upcoming months!