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Carbon to Metal Coating Institute (C2MCI) @c2mci.bsky.social · 12h

On October 18th, Queen’s University will welcome back thousands of alumni for Homecoming 100 celebrations. C2MCI will be joining in on the welcome at the Fall Harvest Alumni Gathering with Science Rendezvous Kingston. We hope to see you there! ➡️ Learn more: bit.ly/4zkyscC

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Carbon to Metal Coating Institute (C2MCI) @c2mci.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

C2MCI invites you to join us for our upcoming Virtual Seminar Series public lecture with Dr. Stacey Bent of Stanford University. ➡️ Register today to learn about chemical strategies for precision atomic layer deposition: bit.ly/4zRiBmU #NFRF #ChemSky

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Carbon to Metal Coating Institute (C2MCI) @c2mci.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

This weekend, Queen’s University Tier 1 Research Centres and Institutes celebrated #ScienceLiteracyWeek by showing how radiation is being used to tackle the world’s most pressing challenges. @queensuresearch.bsky.social Missed this event? Learn more about upcoming seminars at C2MCI: bit.ly/3TwZ0bz

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Carbon to Metal Coating Institute (C2MCI) @c2mci.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Planning to attend Queen’s University Homecoming 100? Take a moment to learn something new and join us for an exclusive presentation with Dr. Cathleen Crudden! 🗓️ Friday, October 16 – 3pm-4:30pm 📍 Chernoff Auditorium (90 Bader Lane, Kingston) Register today to attend: bit.ly/4hrvLQF

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Carbon to Metal Coating Institute (C2MCI) @c2mci.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Want to learn more about the evolving landscape of scientific publishing? #ChemSky Check out this interview with Dr. Cathleen Crudden @cathleencrudden.bsky.social, C2MCI Scientific Director & Editor in Chief of ACS Catalysis, on PodCAT. 👉 bit.ly/3Vi8msg

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Carbon to Metal Coating Institute (C2MCI) @c2mci.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

In recognition of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we’re asking ourselves: how can we better support Indigenous students in STEM? Learn more about ongoing systemic challenges impacting Indigenous students & C2MCI's tangible initiatives to break barriers: bit.ly/4dHqXnK #NFRF #ChemSky

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Carbon to Metal Coating Institute (C2MCI) @c2mci.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Last week, C2MCI’s Scientific Director Dr. Cathleen Crudden @cathleencrudden.bsky.social welcomed Dr. Shi-Xia Liu of @unibe.ch in Switzerland for a seminar on N-doped nanographenes and topological superconductors. C2MCI sincerely thanks Dr. Liu for sharing her research!

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Carbon to Metal Coating Institute (C2MCI) @c2mci.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

For the HQP Highlight Series, we welcome Ellie (Wai Tung) Shiu (former PhD Candidate @westernu.ca) to discuss her work using surface analytical techniques to study interactions of NHCs on metal substrates. ➡️ Read the full interview: bit.ly/3TsdxoJ #NFRF #ChemSky

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Carbon to Metal Coating Institute (C2MCI) @c2mci.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

This week, C2MCI was proud to attend the Reaction (RXN) HUB Innovation Summit, an annual flagship event that brings together leaders from across Canada’s innovation ecosystem. Thank you to all who attended and stopped to say hello! ➡️ Learn more about the RXN HUB Innovation Summit: bit.ly/4iO5Tzp

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Carbon to Metal Coating Institute (C2MCI) @c2mci.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Congratulations to Maram Bakiro (C2MCI Micro HQP) on her successful thesis defence! C2MCI is proud to have Maram on our team, and we look forward to celebrating her continued work within Dr. Sean Barry's lab @carleton.ca. ➡️ Read Maram’s reflection on her academic journey: bit.ly/4dmj5rV

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Carbon to Metal Coating Institute (C2MCI) @c2mci.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

C2MCI is pleased to host Dr. Shi-Xia Liu of @unibe.ch in Switzerland for a hybrid public seminar on the chemical principles of N-doped nanographenes and topological superconductors. ➡️ Happening at 11am EDT today! Register and attend live: bit.ly/4h59BlL #ChemSky

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Carbon to Metal Coating Institute (C2MCI) @c2mci.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Don’t miss it: the 2025 Royal Society of Canada Eastern Ontario Symposium will be hosted at Queen's University with FREE admission and livestream access. Tickets are required to attend—learn more and register today: bit.ly/4hlqhFA @queensuresearch.bsky.social #ChemSky

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Carbon to Metal Coating Institute (C2MCI) @c2mci.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

💬 “When we collaborate with industry, they want to know if something works, why, and how it works exactly. That's the strength of our academic research.” — Dr. Marshall Yang (Postdoctoral Associate @westernu.ca with Dr. Yolanda Hedberg) ➡️ Listen now: bit.ly/3ViVOAE #ChemSky

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Carbon to Metal Coating Institute (C2MCI) @c2mci.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Undergraduate & high school students: join us for a hands-on workshop with Queen's research institutes! @queensuresearch.bsky.social Together, we'll cover how radiation explains our universe & the invisible, and advances science, tech, and medicine. ➡️ Seats are limited—register now: bit.ly/4iZgJCI

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Carbon to Metal Coating Institute (C2MCI) @c2mci.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

📢 Last call for HQP Leadership Committee applications! The deadline for this volunteer opportunity is September 14, 2026. Interested HQP are encouraged to complete the application form in their inbox or contact Dr. Tetyana Levchenko (tl71@queensu.ca) by Sept. 14, 2026 for consideration.

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Carbon to Metal Coating Institute (C2MCI) @c2mci.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

C2MCI invites you to join us for our upcoming Virtual Seminar Series public lecture with Dr. Nahyun Kwon of Dr. Gang Zheng’s lab @pmresearch-uhn.bsky.social @uhn.ca 🎉 Happening at 11am EDT today! Register today and attend live: bit.ly/4zRiBmU #ChemSky

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Carbon to Metal Coating Institute (C2MCI) @c2mci.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

C2MCI is pleased to host Dr. Shi-Xia Liu of @unibe.ch in Switzerland for a visit to Queen’s University! Join us for her hybrid public seminar on the chemical principles of N-doped nanographenes and topological superconductors. ➡️ Register today to join our live Q&A: bit.ly/4h59BlL #ChemSky

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Carbon to Metal Coating Institute (C2MCI) @c2mci.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

In this episode of the #HQPHighlightSeries, Dr. Marshall Yang (Postdoctoral Associate in Dr. Yolanda Hedberg's lab @westernu.ca) joins to discuss his research in NHC surface treatments for improving corrosion resistance. ➡️ Listen now: bit.ly/3ViVOAE #ChemSky

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Carbon to Metal Coating Institute (C2MCI) @c2mci.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

A recent study from C2MCI Macro team researchers investigates how the electronic properties of NHCs influence whether they bind to or etch gold nanoparticle surfaces. @queensuresearch.bsky.social ➡️ Learn more: bit.ly/4r3DEPm #NFRF

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Carbon to Metal Coating Institute (C2MCI) @c2mci.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

C2MCI invites you to join us for our upcoming Virtual Seminar Series public lecture with Dr. Nahyun Kwon of Dr. Gang Zheng’s lab @pmresearch-uhn.bsky.social @uhn.ca ➡️ Register today to learn about the application and design of gold nanoclusters for biomedicine: bit.ly/4zRiBmU #NFRF

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Carbon to Metal Coating Institute (C2MCI) @c2mci.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Looking to learn something new this semester? Tune in to our HQP Highlight Series: a series of interviews designed to highlight the innovative research and diverse experiences of HQP across the C2MCI network. ➡️ Catch up on existing features: bit.ly/4xih8UA #NFRF

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Carbon to Metal Coating Institute (C2MCI) @c2mci.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Congratulations to Drs. Garima Garg & Jordan Bentley (C2MCI HQP) on completing the @torontomet.bsky.social IBZ Innovation Fellowship program! Powered by Intellectual Property Ontario, this entrepreneurship training program focuses on novel research-driven innovation. ➡️ Learn more: bit.ly/3RIYk1v

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Carbon to Metal Coating Institute (C2MCI) @c2mci.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

C2MCI is pleased to share that Dr. Yolanda Hedberg (C2MCI core team member) will be presenting at the Materials Science and Engineering Colloquium at The Ohio State University on Sept 11, 2026. ➡️ Learn more and request the live link to join virtually: bit.ly/45X8wr9

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Carbon to Metal Coating Institute (C2MCI) @c2mci.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

C2MCI invites you to join our 2026-27 Virtual Seminar Series: a series of free educational seminars open to the public. ➡️ Register for our virtual sessions today using the following link: bit.ly/4zRiBmU ➡️ Learn more about upcoming sessions: bit.ly/4qMvMS2 #ChemSky

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Carbon to Metal Coating Institute (C2MCI) @c2mci.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

For the HQP Highlight Series, we welcome Eden Goodwin (PhD Candidate @carleton.ca @chemkid1.bsky.social) to discuss her work with NHCs for advanced integrated chip manufacturing applications. ➡️ Read the full interview: bit.ly/4zU8XjN #NFRF #ChemSky

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Carbon to Metal Coating Institute (C2MCI) @c2mci.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

C2MCI thanks Minori Ikuji for her dedicated work during her research exchange with Dr. Crudden’s lab in Canada. Minori joined us from Dr. Crudden’s satellite lab in Japan as part of the JST-ASPIRE CoMBiS project with @riken-sciverse.bsky.social. We look forward to her continued research in Japan!

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Carbon to Metal Coating Institute (C2MCI) @c2mci.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

C2MCI congratulates Dr. Gang Zheng (C2MCI scientific leadership team member) on his election as a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences! ➡️ Learn more about Dr. Zheng’s groundbreaking work in cancer nanomedicine & view the full list of elected fellows: bit.ly/4cgJI0F

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Carbon to Metal Coating Institute (C2MCI) @c2mci.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

C2MCI congratulates our Crudden lab members on their receipt of @acs.org awards! • Dr. Tetyana Levchenko – Leadership in Science Outreach & Engagement • Dr. Ahmadreza Nezamzadeh – Leadership in Inclusion & Belonging • Dr. Kumar Siddhant @drsiddy.bsky.social – Leadership in Research Safety

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Carbon to Metal Coating Institute (C2MCI) @c2mci.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

💬 "I was born and raised in coastal Sri Lanka, where I frequently observed metals corroding in everyday life. That made me wonder whether there could be a better way to protect metals." — Thilini Malsha Suduwella (C2MCI PhD candidate @mcgill.ca) ➡️ Listen now: bit.ly/4gENxhN #ChemSky

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Carbon to Metal Coating Institute (C2MCI) @c2mci.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Before we begin a new term, C2MCI wishes to thank our 2025-26 HQP Leadership Committee members for their hard work & dedication! Interested in volunteering on our 2026-27 team? C2MCI HQP can contact Dr. Tetyana Levchenko (tl71@queensu.ca) by Sept. 14, 2026 to submit their application.

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Carbon to Metal Coating Institute (C2MCI) @c2mci.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Last week, C2MCI summer undergraduate students presented on HQP Research Grant Competition projects! Topics included carbon nanotube development, NHC polymeric coatings, and gold nanocluster glucose functionalization & in-insect stability. ➡️ Learn more in our Annual Report [pg. 28]: bit.ly/4wzBJ7C

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Carbon to Metal Coating Institute (C2MCI) @c2mci.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

In this episode of the #HQPHighlightSeries, Thilini Malsha Suduwella (PhD candidate in Prof. Janine Mauzeroll's lab @mcgill.ca) joins to discuss her research in NHC coatings on steel for corrosion protection. ➡️ Listen now: bit.ly/4gENxhN #ChemSky

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Carbon to Metal Coating Institute (C2MCI) @c2mci.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

C2MCI is accepting applications for our 2026-27 HQP Leadership Committee. All C2MCI HQP excited to get involved are welcome to apply! Interested HQP are encouraged to complete the application form in their inbox or contact Dr. Tetyana Levchenko (tl71@queensu.ca) by Sept. 14, 2026 for consideration.

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Carbon to Metal Coating Institute (C2MCI) @c2mci.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Last week, we celebrated the end of the 2026 Summer of Science program! C2MCI was proud to support alongside @mcdonaldinstitute.bsky.social Thank you to all involved for supporting accessible scientific education in our community. ➡️ Learn more about the Summer of Science program: bit.ly/4mhVhI1

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Carbon to Metal Coating Institute (C2MCI) @c2mci.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

💬 “Staying open minded to challenges and things that aren’t working in your research is really important. Often, the most exciting ideas come from the moments when experiments aren’t working.” — Dr. Parimah Aminfar of @queensuresearch.bsky.social ➡️ Listen now: bit.ly/4vuOBuw #ChemSky

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Carbon to Metal Coating Institute (C2MCI) @c2mci.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Want to learn something new this summer? Tune in to our HQP Highlight Series: a series of interviews designed to highlight the innovative research and diverse experiences of HQP across the C2MCI network. ➡️ Catch up on existing features: bit.ly/4xih8UA #NFRF

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Carbon to Metal Coating Institute (C2MCI) @c2mci.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

How can we address diversity gaps & barriers to ensure EDI efforts in STEM progress from implementation to impact? A new C2MCI study in @canjchem.bsky.social discusses our research-based approach to inclusion in science. ➡️ Read the full article: bit.ly/4x6nRRu #NFRF #ChemSky @cdnsciencepub.com

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Carbon to Metal Coating Institute (C2MCI) @c2mci.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

For the HQP Highlight Series, we welcome Dr. Jordan Bentley (Postdoctoral Fellow @western-chemistry.bsky.social) to discuss his work on NHC applications in microchip & semiconductor manufacturing. ➡️ Read the full interview: bit.ly/4yCorIi #NFRF #ChemSky

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Carbon to Metal Coating Institute (C2MCI) @c2mci.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Congratulations to Ellie W. T. Shiu (C2MCI HQP with Dr. Paul Ragogna) on the successful defence of her PhD in Chemistry! 🎉 Ellie joined C2MCI as a Master's candidate @western-chemistry.bsky.social and has contributed vital findings in support of our research goals. Congratulations, Ellie!

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Carbon to Metal Coating Institute (C2MCI) @c2mci.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Last week, Mark Aloisio (@aloisio-m.bsky.social / C2MCI Project Manager & Crudden Lab HQP) presented on NHCs as ALD precursors at Queen's University. This seminar covered how NHC ligands are being used to improve the precision manufacturing of microelectronics. Thank you to all who joined us!

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Carbon to Metal Coating Institute (C2MCI) @c2mci.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

The Summer of Science program with @mcdonaldinstitute.bsky.social & C2MCI is officially underway at Queen’s University! Our future scientists are having a blast learning how research is conducted and discoveries are made. ➡️ Learn more about the Summer of Science program: bit.ly/3RdP3i9

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Carbon to Metal Coating Institute (C2MCI) @c2mci.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

“I want to improve the health of patients across the world. If that means improving cancer outcomes by working with gold nanoclusters, then I’m excited to be a part of that.” — Hetvi Shah (C2MCI HQP) of Dr. Gang Zheng’s lab @utoronto.ca ➡️ Listen now: bit.ly/4bMnSBN

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Carbon to Metal Coating Institute (C2MCI) @c2mci.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

The latest research from C2MCI team members provides the first ToF-SIMS evidence of covalent bonding between NHCs and naturally oxidized copper and gold surfaces. ➡️ Learn more: bit.ly/4wYUWii @pubs.acs.org @western-chemistry.bsky.social @queensuresearch.bsky.social #NFRF #ChemSky

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Carbon to Metal Coating Institute (C2MCI) @c2mci.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

C2MCI is proud to congratulate members of our scientific leadership team on their recent receipt of #NSERC 2026 Discovery Research Program funding! ➡️ Learn more and view the full list of C2MCI recipients: bit.ly/4frAP5f

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Carbon to Metal Coating Institute (C2MCI) @c2mci.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

In the pilot episode of our #HQPHighlightSeries, Hetvi Shah (PhD candidate in Dr. Gang Zheng's lab @utoronto.ca) joins us to discuss her research applying NHC-functionalized gold nanoclusters for cancer radiation and photodynamic therapies. ➡️ Listen now: bit.ly/4bMnSBN

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Carbon to Metal Coating Institute (C2MCI) @c2mci.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Want to advance surface science research with C2MCI member Dr. Christopher Baddeley at the University of St Andrews? @uniofstandrews.bsky.social A PhD studentship is available now in the Baddeley research group @st-andrewschem.bsky.social. ➡️ Learn more and apply: bit.ly/44ACBfh #ChemSky #ChemJobs

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Carbon to Metal Coating Institute (C2MCI) @c2mci.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

C2MCI is proud to congratulate several of our members at Queen’s University on their recent receipt of over $1.73 million in NSERC 2026 Discovery Research Program funding! @queensuresearch.bsky.social ➡️ Read the full article via the Queen’s Gazette to learn more: bit.ly/3RyAsOi

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Carbon to Metal Coating Institute (C2MCI) @c2mci.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Interested in supporting hands-on chemistry education and high-quality research? The Queen’s University Department of Chemistry is hiring a Chemical Technologist to prepare chemicals and equipment, maintain instrumentation, and support lab safety. ➡️ Learn more: bit.ly/4fyU1z3 #ChemSky #ChemJobs

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Carbon to Metal Coating Institute (C2MCI) @c2mci.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Looking to catch up on all things C2MCI? Look no further: the Spring 2026 edition of our quarterly Community Updates newsletter is available on LinkedIn! ➡️ Subscribe to our newsletter today and never miss an update: bit.ly/4wb8QgU

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Carbon to Metal Coating Institute (C2MCI) @c2mci.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Our HQP Highlight Series is officially here: please join us in welcoming Dr. Parimah Aminfar, C2MCI Nano team HQP and Postdoctoral Researcher in Dr. Kevin Stamplecoskie’s lab! ➡️ Learn more about Dr. Aminfar and her work with C2MCI: bit.ly/4vuOBuw #NFRF #ChemSky

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