4th Annual Bonding Conference

            

The Bonding Conference is The Chemists' Club's most interactive and innovative annual event, including a panel discussion, student poster session, and reception.

The 2024 BondCon will host an industry panel on improving inclusion in the scientific community and will be held in the evening of October 22nd at the Liederkranz Club on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, near the Metropolitan Museum. Thank you to this year's sponsors, Dow and Mike's Amazing. 

Moderator and Panelists

The panel will be moderated by Dr. Cory Valente, Global Leader for the LGBTQ+ & Ally employee resource group at Dow.

• Ms. Jane Barry-Moran, Managing Director at Out Leadership, who oversees research and programs to advance recruitment, development, and empowerment of diverse talent in the global business community
• Dr. Elizabeth Firestone, Associate Research Scientist, Core R&D at Dow
• Dr. Scott France, Associate Principal Scientist – Biocatalysis at Merck
• Dr. Peter Schrooyen, Senior Vice President - R&D Beauty & Wellbeing at Unilever

Event Format

Following the panel discussion and Q&A, there will be an interactive reception and a poster session to showcase student scholars. Professionals will have the opportunity to meet an outstanding group of advanced students presenting their personal and professional interests. We hope this unique event will facilitate valuable connections, and we encourage the exchange of business cards, follow-ups, and interviews.

Who Should Attend?

The event is designed for anyone interested in improving diversity and inclusion in the scientific sector:

• Chemicals
• Pharma
• Biotech
• Cosmetics
• Paper
• Metal
• Venture Capital
• Technology

and for professionals looking for new hires. There will be students from local NY schools, including:

• NYU Washington Square Campus
• NYU Tandon School of Engineering
• Columbia University
• Cooper Union
• Manhattan College
• CCNY

Professional registration is free and on a first come, first served basis. Professionals are not required to be in HR or recruitment - all are welcome!

After successful events in 2017, 2018, and 2019, we are looking forward to seeing you on October 22nd!