Our team made a strong impact at the fifth annual Scientific Endeavours in Academia (SEA) interdisciplinary research conference, held April 8–9, 2026. Everyone stepped into the spotlight to share their work, and the results speak for themselves.
A special congratulations to:
– Olivia, who won Best Chemistry Talk in the graduate and post-doctoral fellow category.
– Rylan, who received the Best Chemistry Poster award in the graduate and post-doctoral fellow category.
– Padma, who was awarded both the Gong Show Best Presentation (graduate or undergraduate) and the Vice-President (Academic) Best Talk (graduate or undergraduate).
We are also proud to recognize everyone who presented their work at the conference:
– Megan F. gave an oral presentation and participated in the Gong Show.
– Megan G. Mikhailey, Emily, Jane, Kate, and Hy showcased their research through poster presentations.
Check out the pictures below.
This in-person, two-day event provided a fantastic opportunity to showcase our research, connect with fellow scientists, and celebrate the incredible work being done across our group. Whether through poster presentations, oral talks, or Gong Show, we demonstrated the depth and diversity of our research in Green Chemistry.
Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to push the boundaries of science and innovation. For questions or to learn more about our group’s work, feel free to reach out to us directly. We can’t wait to build on this momentum and achieve even greater success together!
Filed under: Achievements in the group | Tags: ACS Green Chemistry Institute, green chemistry, Green polymers, Joseph Breen Memorial Fellowship, Memorial University
We are proud to celebrate Mikhailey Wheeler from Memorial University for her outstanding accomplishments in green chemistry this month.
Mikhailey recently delivered a successful Ph.D. departmental seminar, showcasing her innovative research. In addition, she has been honoured with the prestigious Joseph Breen Memorial Fellowship from the ACS Green Chemistry Institute. This award recognizes her exceptional contributions to advancing sustainable chemistry and supports her participation at the upcoming 30th Annual Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference in San Antonio this June. Check out this LinkedIn Post from ACS Green Chemistry Institute.
Mikhailey’s work exemplifies our commitment to cutting-edge research in sustainable materials, green synthesis, and environmental solutions. Look at the pictures below, from rocking the seminar stage to winning prestigious awards, Mikhailey is showing us all that science isn’t just about experiments, it’s about having a blast while changing the world! 😀
Congratulations to Mikhailey on these well-deserved recognitions!
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We are thrilled to announce that Sarah Boudreau has successfully defended her PhD thesis! After years of dedication and hard work, Sarah has grown into an exceptional chemist, thanks in large part to the guidance of her supervisors, Fran Kerton and Edmond Lam.
Sarah’s journey was marked not only by her scientific achievements but also by the strong connections she formed along the way. We are incredibly proud of her accomplishments and excited to see where her passion for scientific communication and chemistry will take her next.
Wishing Sarah all the best as she spends the summer in Newfoundland and prepares for her next chapter in research or industry!
Check out her LinkedIn
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