Michelle Brann

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.
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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."

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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:
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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
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Invite email with details about the meeting and a photo of scientists

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 🥳

Huge congratulations and looking forward to meeting the new #RCSAFellows at the RCSA conference in June! 🥳

Thermal Desorption Kinetics, Binding Energies, and Entrapment of Methyl Mercaptan Ices Organosulfur species are potential major carriers of sulfur in the interstellar medium, as well as interesting ingredients in prebiotic chemistry. The most fundamental question regarding these species...

Today on the #arXiv:

Narayanan et al. 2025, "Thermal Desorption Kinetics, Binding Energies, and Entrapment of Methyl Mercaptan Ices" - arxiv.org/abs/2504.01102

If you were wondering what a protoplanetary disc might be said to smell like.

Selfie of Peter, Diego, Danielle, and Inès standing in the ACS booth.

Peter, Sejun, and Dmitry standing in front of a wall of bottles at a restaurant.

Safia and Juliana hugging Peter.

Group of early-career scientists posing in front of a wall of bottles.

A few photos from my week at #ACSSpring2025. Reconnecting with members of our #CASFutureLeaders community is always so inspiring. Thanks to all who tracked me down (and made me laugh) in San Diego!

En route to San Diego for #ACSSpring2025. I’m looking forward to attending my first Committee on Economic and Professional Affairs (CEPA) meeting tomorrow. I’m also giving a presentation in the Astrochemistry Symposium in honor of Eric Herbst on Tuesday at 11 AM ☺️

One highlight of 2023! Thanks for capturing @miquai.bsky.social 🙃

Probably the saddest #MeetTheYCC I've posted. @michellebrann.bsky.social is about to rotate off @yccacs.bsky.social 💔 Thank you, Michelle, for all you've done for YCC!! We will miss you at YCC but look forward to seeing what you do next within @amerchemsociety.bsky.social!

I'm going to miss being on YCC with you too but I'll see you at future ACS meetings! 🙃

Not your fault! I'm glad that I didn't get anyone else sick and I'll always be able to attend a future ACS meeting.

If anyone has questions about the application, don't hesitate to reach out! I can endorse the program even though I got Covid and ended up missing #ACSFall2024 and instead had a lengthier stay in Columbus, Ohio 🙃 #CASFutureLeaders

Younger Chemists Committee celebrates 50 years: Member perspectives The committee helps younger chemists navigate an ever-evolving workforce and advocates for their interests within the American Chemical Society

🔷 3 current YCC members share their experiences in getting involved, what supporting younger chemists might look like in the next 50 years, and great nuggets of advice and insight to younger chemists who might be deciding what they want to do with their careers; cen.acs.org/acs-news/You...

Thanks to @monicaohnsorg.bsky.social for helping me spin up this #CASFutureLeaders Starter Pack! go.bsky.app/7Vep1QD