I’m thrilled to share that I’ll be joining Bryn Mawr College as a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Chemistry in January 2027! I’m excited to teach Bryn Mawr students, build the Brann Astrochemistry Group, and continue mentoring and empowering women and gender-diverse students in STEM. 🚀🌟

Congratulations to the 2026 Fellows! 🥳 RCSA’s support was truly invaluable during my time on the job market, and I’m excited to meet everyone in Tucson this June and welcome a new cohort into this community. #RCSAFellows

CO and N2 Produced from H2O, CO2, and NH3 Cometary Ice Analogs Hypervolatile species such as carbon monoxide (CO) and molecular nitrogen (N2) have been detected in comets, and could be used to constrain comet formation temperature conditions if their presence is…

CO and N2 Produced from H2O, CO2, and NH3 Cometary Ice Analogs

McKinnon et al. arXiv (ApJ)

arxiv.org/abs/2604.03207

Hey, I wrote a thing about AI in astrophysics
ergosphere.blog/posts/the-ma...

Successful #ACSSpring2026!

I had my first meeting as a member of the Committee on Economic and Professional Affairs (CEPA), received my plaque for the 2025 ACS Astrochemistry Subdivision Outstanding Dissertation Award, and enjoyed catching up with friends and colleagues!

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The AAS Laboratory Astrophysics Division (LAD) is honoring Julia Santos for her PhD thesis at Leiden University, "Transformation and sublimation of interstellar ices: insights from laboratory experiments and astronomical observations." 🔭 aas.org/posts/news/2...

Congratulations!

Really honoured to be a part of this cohort!! This is such a unique award that helps early career faculty enhance their research programs but innovate in teaching and learning!

NASA's Hubble Reveals Largest Found Chaotic Birthplace of Planets - NASA Science Astronomers using Hubble imaged the largest protoplanetary disk ever observed circling a young star. The disk is nicknamed “Dracula’s Chivito.”

NASA: Hubble Reveals Largest Found Chaotic Birthplace of Planets science.nasa.gov/missions/hub...

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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...

Happy to share that I’ve been appointed as a member of the American Chemical Society Committee on Economic and Professional Affairs for the next three years! Looking forward to continuing my volunteer work to support ACS members in their career journeys. @acs.org

2026 LAD Early Career Award

Gabi Wenzel is being honored for transformative discoveries of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon molecules (PAHs) in the interstellar medium through high-resolution microwave spectroscopy and radioastronomical observations. aas.org/posts/news/2...

My first paper with the Öberg astrochemistry group! In laboratory ice experiments, we find that oxygen atoms react with methyl cyanide to form methyl isocyanate. This work sheds light on chemical evolution in space & the origins of life’s building blocks.
doi.org/10.3847/1538...

The tools we build become the questions we ask Why inclusive design is good for more than access—it expands the boundaries of discovery

"When we design tools that welcome different ways of sensing and thinking, we open new reaction pathways for discovery. Inclusive design doesn’t just widen participation; it expands the very structure-function relationship of science itself."

cen.acs.org/careers/dive...

Are you an early career chemical scientist ready to kickstart or hone your leadership skills? Apply to PROF's Leadership Development Award! held in Altanta GA, January 31 - February 2, 2026
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Learn more and apply at tinyurl.com/ACS-PROF-LDI. Questions can be directed to awards@acsprof.org.

Thank you so much!

Huge thank you to @rescorp.org and @jenheemstra.bsky.social for the signed copy of Labwork to Leadership! Perfect timing as I head into the chemistry faculty job market this year. 👀 #chemsky

Congratulations Mike!

ACS announces millions in funding for students affected by terminated grants The grants will help students within 1 year of completion of their degree

The American Chemical Society announced that the ACS Board of Directors has approved $2.5 million to be granted to graduate students who have been impacted by the termination or cancellation of their adviser’s research grant(s) cen.acs.org/acs-news/acs... #chemsky

For those at #ACSFall2025, stop by the Committee Row at Sci-Mix tonight from 8-10 PM to learn more about how the ACS Economic and Professional Affairs Committee (CEPA) oversees initiatives that improve members’ economic opportunity and professional growth www.acs.org/about/govern...

My advisor, Karin Öberg, says you’re ready to graduate once you start dressing like your advisor. It’s therefore fitting that yesterday we matched (unplanned) during my dissertation talk :)

Excited to share I defended my PhD & will be going to @mpe-garching.bsky.social to work with Paola Caselli!

Photo credits: Torben Nuding/Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting

At #LINO25 I shared my research, got thoughtful advice from Nobel Laureates, and joined Frances Arnold for a science walk. I’m feeling inspired, energized, and excited to stay connected with this international community. Thank you
@tamu.bsky.social and @nationalacademies.org for sponsoring!

RCSA Fellows The RCSA Fellows initiative is building building an engaged community of faculty who bring a variety of perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds to teaching and research in the physical scie…

Attention, #CottrellScholar, #Scialog & #RCSAFellows communities! RCSA is now accepting nominations for the 2026 class of RCSA Fellows, as well as applications to volunteer as host institution for their mock interviews. Details here: bit.ly/4m9iKus

Joshua Wagner Honored with Prestigious Dorothy M. and Earl S. Hoffman Award Graduate Researcher Recognized for Innovative Work in 2D Materials and Catalysis

Huge congratulations to graduate student Joshua Wagner who has won this year's Hoffman Award from the American Vacuum Society (AVS) for his groundbreaking research on 2D moiré materials and nitrogen reactions on ruthenium. chemistry.uchicago.edu/news/joshua-...

Visiting Lecturer in Chemistry Please review the details for the position before applying. Ensure that you have the required documents ready to upload in either PDF (.pdf) or Word document (.doc) format. On the second page, enter y...

Want to teach chemistry at @wellesley.edu ? Apply for our visitor position. Join our community as you contribute to our orgo and/or intro curriculum:
wd1.myworkdaysite.com/recruiting/w...

Grateful to have taken part in the 2nd Annual #RCSAFellows Conference as a 2024 Fellow. Thank you to all the fantastic speakers, mentors, and other fellows for your insights and support!

Honored to receive the 2025 American Chemical Society Astrochemistry Outstanding Dissertation Award! 🌌 @uchichemistry.bsky.social
astro.phys-acs.org/news.html#20...

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Just came back from the Lindau Spring Meeting at @tamu.bsky.social and am excited for the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting in July! Thank you to @nationalacademies.org for the nomination ☺️ #LINO25

Congratulations! See you in June 🥳