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Peter Carlton @petercarlton.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Join Dr. Tristan Clemons, a 2018 #CASFutureLeaders selectee, for a webinar on applying elite performance principles for success in graduate school and early research careers. www.cas.org/resources/we...

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uchichemistry.bsky.social @uchichemistry.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Huge congratulations to Postdoc Kaitlin Landy of the Stuart Rowan Group for being named a 2026 CAS Future Leader! We are incredibly proud to have her representing the Rowan Group and @uchicago.edu Chemistry on this international stage. Congrats, Kaitlin! #UChicago #Chemistry #CASFutureLeaders

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Peter Carlton @petercarlton.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

#CASFutureLeaders attending #ACSFall2026 in Chicago, join us for a networking event at Vu Rooftop on Tuesday, August 25. Details in the #CASFutureLeaders Community group on LinkedIn! Here we are on a rooftop in Chicago for ACS Fall 2022.

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C&EN (Chemical & Engineering News) @cenmag.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Thirty-one PhD students and postdoctoral researchers will head to CAS headquarters as the 2026 class of CAS Future Leaders. #chemsky 🧪

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Meet the 2026 CAS Future Leaders

31 early-career scientists head to CAS headquarters to level up their careers

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Edward Pimentel @edwardpimentel.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Honored to have been selected again for the 2026 CAS Future Leaders Top 100 initiative - congrats to the 2026 CAS Future Leaders awardees! Such a great program.

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Blaine Fiss, PhD @canukchemist.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Incredibly honoured to have been named a member of the #CASFutureLeaders class of 2026! I think 6 year-old me, with dreams of being a leader in science (while still moving around using a wheelchair those days), would be proud of me for being able to lead by example now! Excited to meet in August!

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Peter Carlton @petercarlton.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

CAS is proud to introduce the 2026 #CASFutureLeaders, a distinguished group of early-career scientists chosen from around the globe to advance their leadership journeys. www.cas.org/press-releas...

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Peter Carlton @petercarlton.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

#CASFutureLeaders community members: If you’re attending #ACSSpring2026 in Atlanta, GA, or are in the area, please attend our networking event on Tuesday, March 24. For details and to RSVP, visit our Community group on LinkedIn.

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Peter Carlton @petercarlton.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

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Peter Carlton @petercarlton.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

Did you know that narratives can generate interest in your research? @storycollider.bsky.social provides #CASFutureLeaders with skills for effective storytelling. If you're a Ph.D. student or postdoc, apply for the 2026 program by January 25. www.cas.org/about/future... youtu.be/3J9LvBqM8XY?...

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How Scientists Learn to Tell Their Research Story | CAS Future Leaders™

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Peter Carlton @petercarlton.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

It’s the last week to apply for the 2026 #CASFutureLeaders program! If you’re still working on your application, 2024 alum @scientistwithadog.bsky.social has some last-minute tips. scientistwithadog.co.uk/news/cas-lea...

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CAS Future Leaders Application | Sara T. R. Velasquez

Tips and tricks for the CAS Future Leaders Application

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Peter Carlton @petercarlton.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

What aspect of the program was most valuable? A highlight for our 2025 #CASFutureLeaders was the coaching lab from scitrain. Learn more about the program and apply by January 25. www.cas.org/about/future... youtu.be/L7x_5rKJfdk?...

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Unlock Your Potential: How CAS Future Leaders™ Coaching Transforms Careers

YouTube video by CAS, a division of the American Chemical Society

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Peter Carlton @petercarlton.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

For Yan Zhang, leadership is "... about lifting up the people around you." If you're interested in taking the next steps in your leadership journey, apply for the 2026 #CASFutureLeaders program today. www.cas.org/about/future...

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Foundational Leadership Skills | CAS Future Leaders™ Share Their Perspectives

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Peter Carlton @petercarlton.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

Should you apply for the 2026 #CASFutureLeaders program? Spend a few minutes watching this moving video from 2016 alum @reid-indeed.bsky.social and submit your application today! youtu.be/NU30_E199ms?...

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Applying for the CAS Future Leaders in Chemistry | Advice from a 2016 Alumnus

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Peter Carlton @petercarlton.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

Why apply for the #CASFutureLeaders program? For Raul Marquez-Montes, it was “… an amazing opportunity to connect with other people who want to build and grow our society.” Learn more and apply for the 2026 program today! www.cas.org/about/future...

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Why CAS Future Leaders™ Say This Program Is Life-Changing

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Fun Man Fung @chemfunman.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

I credit 🇮🇪 @ucddublin.bsky.social @ucdscience.bsky.social leadership for their foresight in investing a professorship in Chemistry Education - it elevates people around @ucdchemistry.bsky.social ! 💚🤍🧡 Chemistry is Everything! #ACS150 Proud to be a Chemist, Proud to be a member of @acs.org 👨‍🔬

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Peter Carlton @petercarlton.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

So exciting to see #CASFutureLeaders class of 2020 alum @chemfunman.bsky.social featured in this #ACS150 video about science leadership. Great advice for aspiring leaders!

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César Alejandro Urbina-Blanco @cesapo.bsky.social · 30/11/2025

#CASFutureLeaders is the gift that keeps on giving. I'm always grateful to spend time with the Amazing Lucka Bibic!

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Peter Carlton @petercarlton.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

What are the defining characteristics of a successful leader? Hear what our 2025 #CASFutureLeaders have to say and apply for the 2026 program! www.cas.org/about/future... youtu.be/hajKgxNrbvk?...

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What Makes a Great Leader? | CAS Future Leaders™ Share Their Insights

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Sophie Gutenthaler-Tietze (she/her) @sophieguti.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

#CASFutureLeaders really is a game changer for your leadership development - would highly recommend every early-career scientist to apply for next year! 🤓

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Peter Carlton @petercarlton.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

#CASFutureLeaders, don’t miss our annual #HolidayCheerUp on December 11. You could win this illustrated encyclopedia from renowned artist, Lisa Congdon.

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Edward Pimentel @edwardpimentel.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

This is an amazing program. Check it out and apply!

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Stanna Dorn, PhD @stanna-dorn.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

It's that time of year!!! I love this program/love helping ppl apply; feel free to reach out with questions! I've enjoyed reflecting on when I was in the 2022 class--I was just about to start my postdoc and unsure how things would unfold. Now? I'm actively applying for faculty jobs! So surreal 😊

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Peter Carlton @petercarlton.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

Are you an early-career scientist ready to take the next steps in your leadership journey? The 2026 #CASFutureLeaders program is now accepting applications! Learn more and apply by Sunday, January 25, 2026. www.cas.org/about/future...

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Krystyna Maslowska-Jarzyna @krystynamj.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

📰Honoured to share our editorial written with fellow #CASFutureLeaders, now out in ACS Central Science! 🚀If you’re interested in how early-career researchers see the future of science, and how collaboration and openness can drive progress, give it a read! 🔓 pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/...

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Peter Carlton @petercarlton.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Holiday season is nearly here, #CASFutureLeaders! Our annual #HolidayCheerUp is on Thursday, December 11. Details in the #CASFutureLeaders Community group on LinkedIn. Hope to see you there!

Holiday Cheer-Up in red text on a background of snow-covered pine trees

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Jen Heemstra @jenheemstra.bsky.social · 01/11/2025

Super exited to be teaming up with #CASFutureLeaders and @petercarlton.bsky.social again to talk about strategies for growing leadership skills! It’s not too late to register for this free online event - link below. And a few people will walk away with a signed copy of #LabworkToLeadership!

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Peter Carlton @petercarlton.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

Back in August, @jenheemstra.bsky.social gave a wonderful talk to our 2025 #CASFutureLeaders. Now’s your chance to hear her strategies for science leadership. Register for this free webinar!

A group of early-career scientists with green Labwork To Leadership books standing with the author

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Peter Carlton @petercarlton.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

Excited to host @jenheemstra.bsky.social for our first #CASFutureLeaders webinar next month. If you’re an early-career scientist, don’t miss this opportunity! www.cas.org/resources/we...

Three strategies to build science leadership skill, November 4

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C&EN (Chemical & Engineering News) @cenmag.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

Chemistry students want to make the world better. Let’s help them do that: cen.acs.org/environment/... #chemsky 🧪

Greening Chemistry: Don’t let resistance to change stop students from changing the world

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Peter Carlton @petercarlton.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

If you’re not on TikTok… www.instagram.com/reel/DNjD2jp...

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Peter Carlton @petercarlton.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

Think you know how chemists look and act? Think again. Thanks to the incomparable @drdre4000.bsky.social for teaching and inspiring the #CASFutureLeaders and so many more in the chemistry community. @acs.org www.tiktok.com/t/ZPHGUB1xnE...

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TikTok - Make Your Day

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Fer @gomobel.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

Definition of imposter syndrome: speaking at a workshop right after #ChemSky stars 💫✨ @drdre4000.bsky.social and @jenheemstra.bsky.social 🥰 Such an honour to share the stage with them at the #CASFutureLeaders programme 🎉

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Jen Heemstra @jenheemstra.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

Hope is not something I feel frequently right now, so yesterday was a very special day. I had the privilege to spend the day with the #CASFutureLeaders - meeting each of these brilliant scientists who are changing the world through their leadership and outreach was so uplifting and inspiring!

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Sophie Gutenthaler-Tietze (she/her) @sophieguti.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

Already learned so much at #CASFutureLeaders while having a great time with all the other participants🙌🏻

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Peter Carlton @petercarlton.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

One thing you can always count on in the #CASFutureLeaders program is exceptional training from THE BEST facilitators. Thank you to Christine, Bryan, and Fola from @storycollider.bsky.social and Maggie and Emily from scitrain. Great start to our week in Columbus!

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A group of early-career scientists posing with two workshop facilitators

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Fer @gomobel.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

Beyond thrilled to return, once again, to Columbus! 🇺🇸 For the second consecutive year, @agata.agency collaborates with the @acs.org #CASFutureLeaders program, with a dedicated workshop on #scicomm and boosting the impact of research 🚀 Thanks, @petercarlton.bsky.social for the invitation!🩵

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Dmitry Eremin @dmeremin.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

Kicking off the #CASFutureLeaders 2025 program in Columbus with an awesome welcome gift from CAS curated by @petercarlton.bsky.social and Nicole! So excited to have finally met the incredible cohort and can’t wait for the week ahead starting tomorrow with @storycollider.bsky.social

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U of M Rady Faculty @um-radyfhs.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

We’re pleased to share that Nitesh Sanghai, PhD candidate in the College of Pharmacy, has been named one of the 2025 CAS Future Leaders Top 100. The program highlights the strength of learning, engaging and connecting among early-career scientists worldwide. #MedSky

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Sophie Gutenthaler-Tietze (she/her) @sophieguti.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

Less than a month until the program starts😍 Can’t wait to meet everybody in person!

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Peter Carlton @petercarlton.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

🚨 #CASFutureLeaders Community 🚨 Attending #ACSFall2025 in Washington, DC? I'd love to see you! Visit our Community group on LinkedIn for details about our networking event on Tuesday, August 19.

A group of early-careers scientists gathered on an outdoor patio near a vertical banner with the words "Welcome CAS Future Leaders".

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Peter Carlton @petercarlton.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

Get to know the exceptional early-career scientists we’re welcoming to CAS next month for the 2025 #CASFutureLeaders program.

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Peter Carlton @petercarlton.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

#CASFutureLeaders attending #ACSFall2025 in Washington, DC, join us for a networking event at Crimson Rooftop on Tuesday, August 19. Details in the #CASFutureLeaders Community group on LinkedIn! The last time we were in DC, we took these iconic photos of the 2017 class.

A group of early-career scientists on the rooftop of ACS headquarters in Washington, DC

A group of early-career scientists wearing protective eyewear to observe the 2017 solar eclipse

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Clinical Neurosciences, Cambridge @cneurodept.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

Congratulations to Ph.D. student Dorothea Böken (UK DRI Cambridge) - now a 2025 CAS Future Leader! Her research explores single-molecule methods to study tau aggregates in human brain tissue in the Klenerman lab. #chemistry #neuroscience @chemistrycambridge.bsky.social @ukdri.ac.uk

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Lilian Szych @lilianszych.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

Thrilled to share that the Szych research group kicks off this June, thanks to a Liebig fellowship from @chemieverband.bsky.social 🥳 Huge thanks to all my mentors! 😊 You are a motivated master's student and interested in a fully funded PhD position in inorganic chemistry? Reach out! 🧑‍🔬👩‍🔬

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Bec Roldan @becroldan.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

My latest for @cenmag.bsky.social: How Nicole Dickson-Karn, an analytical teaching professor at the Ohio State University, used the East Palestine train derailment disaster to teach her students about the real-world applications of chemistry. cen.acs.org/education/un...

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How to learn from a disaster

Nicole Dickson-Karn uses the East Palestine, Ohio, train derailment to teach her students about the real-world applications of analytical chemistry

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Ashlee Howarth @chemashlee.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

And now with a nice graphic! Congratulations to @hudsbicalho.bsky.social on being named a CAS Future Leader. 🎉 @concordiau.bsky.social

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Daumann Lab @daumannl.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

Soo so proud of @sophieguti.bsky.social and her accomplishments! @hhu.de excited to see where this cool #chemsky Programm will lead you!

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