Mission Statement
- Graduate student led organization
- Hosts annual Chemistry Career Symposium
- Organize professional development events & workshops
- Connect industry, alumni, and students
- Equitable access to career opportunities
- Confidence in career exploration and preparation
Upcoming Events
More Coming Soon
Meet The ChemPD Leadership Team
ChemPD Co-President: Megan Murphy
Leads professional development initiatives for graduate students and postdocs in the Chemistry & Biochemistry department, including career panels, workshops, and networking events; collaborates with fellow officers, faculty, and external partners, and engage with development teams and potential donors to support fundraising efforts.
Contact: Meganmurphy@ucsb.edu
ChemPD Co-President: Ben Fishler
Leads professional development initiatives for graduate students and postdocs in the Chemistry & Biochemistry department, including career panels, workshops, and networking events; collaborates with fellow officers, faculty, and external partners, and engage with development teams and potential donors to support fundraising efforts.
Contact: Bfishler@ucsb.edu
ChemPD Co-President: Komal
Leads professional development initiatives for graduate students and postdocs in the Chemistry & Biochemistry department, including career panels, workshops, and networking events; collaborates with fellow officers, faculty, and external partners, and engage with development teams and potential donors to support fundraising efforts.
Contact: Komalna@ucsb.edu
Public Relations Coordinator: Elif Sila Akbulut
Fosters strong relationships between alumni and the Chemistry & Biochemistry department by managing communications; builds a supportive, connected alumni network that contributes to the continued success of both the graduates and the department.
Contact: Elifsilaakbulut@ucsb.edu
Design Officer: Henry Wang
Creates flyers and posters to promote seminars and professional development events.
Contact: Hmw@ucsb.edu
Seminar Officer: Meheret Ourgessa
Contact: Meheret@ucsb.edu
AI Integration Officer: Daniele Vinella
Contact: Dvinella@ucsb.edu
Faculty Advisor: Professor Andrea Carlini
Contact: Acarlini@chem.ucsb.edu
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2025 Chemical Sciences & Engineering Symposium
ChemPD team with Heeger Lecture keynote speaker, Professor Joe DeSimone.
Company booths speaking with students outside.
Company booths speaking with students indoors.
DCB Professor Craig Hawker giving an introduction to the Heeger Lecture.
ChemPD Co-Presidents Komal and Emile Morin posing with Professor Joe DeSimone and Nobel Prize laureate Alan J. Heeger.
ChemPD Co-President Emile Morin presenting at the podium.
Heeger Lecture keynote speaker Professor Joe DeSimone introducing the topic of his lecture.
Heeger Lecture keynote speaker Professor Joe DeSimone discussing printers.
Heeger Lecture keynote speaker Professor Joe DeSimone posing with Nobel Prize laureate Alan J. Heeger.
ChemPD Co-President Komal presenting at the podium.
Wide-shot of the audience at the 2025 Heeger Lecture.
Outdoor lunch line at the symposium.
DCB Graduate Student Nicholas Whitman.
ChemPD Co-Presidents Komal and Emile Morin and Faculty Advisor Andrea Carlini posing with speakers from the "Ph.D. Pathways to Industry Panel."
Speakers at the "Ph.D. Pathways to Industry" panel.
Symposium poster session.
Outdoor lunch at the Symposium.
DCB Graduate Student Waseem Shindy speaking.
ChemPD Archive
Chemistry Career Day 2024 Panel.
APEEL Plant Tour 2025.
The 2023 ChemPD Team posing with two-time Nobel Prize laureate Barry K. Sharpless.
Chemistry Career Day 2023 Panel.
Chemistry Career Day 2024 Audience.
Company booths at Chemistry Career Day 2023.
Company Booths at Chemistry Career Day 2024.
Keynote Speaker David Russell giving a lecture at Chemistry Career day 2024.
ChemPD Donut Social 2023.
ChemPD Industry and Academia Career Panel 2023.
Professor Jennifer Heemstra Seminar 2024.
Leeta Journals Editor Seminar 2025.
Internship Panel 2022.
Poster session at Chemistry Career Day 2023.
Poster Session at Chemistry Career Day 2024.
ChemPD Resume Workshop 2025.
ChemPD Spero Renewables Seminar 2024.