The IYCN surveyed younger chemists worldwide about the difficulties posed by the pandemic and the opportunities to grow and succeed
Highlighting notable research, institutions, individuals, personal experiences, ethical questions, and issues such as diversity and inclusion.

Younger Chemists Thriving during the Global COVID-19 Pandemic

50th Anniversary: Death of Robert Corey
American biochemist known for his role in discovery of the α-helix and the β-sheet

Nicolas-Théodore de Saussure (1767 – 1845)
One of the major pioneers in the study of photosynthesis

200th Birthday: Johann Josef Loschmidt
Bohemian-Austrian scientist who performed ground-breaking work in physical and general chemistry

Sir William Henry Perkin (1838 – 1907)
British chemist and entrepreneur, discoverer of the first synthetic organic dye and the Perkin reaction for the production of cinnamic acid and coumarin

100th Anniversary: Death of William Odling
English chemist who contributed to the development of the periodic table and the concept of valence

François Stanislas Cloez (1817 – 1883)
Pioneer in analytical chemistry who worked with essential oils, identifies eucalyptol, prepared cyanamide, and analyzed the famous Orgueil meteorite

50th Anniversary: Death of Charles D. Coryell
American chemist co-discovered promethium

Wilhelm Haarmann (1847 – 1931)
Co-discoverer of the first synthesis of vanillin

Paul Immerwahr (1866 – 1926)
Brother of Clara Immerwahr who provided the stimulus and money for the syntheses of the insecticide pyrethrum and artificial pepper