Rochester Younger Chemists Committee
The Younger Chemists Committee advocates for and provides resources to early-career chemists and professionals in the chemical sciences and related fields.
Within each ACS Local Section, the 
LSYCC facilitates networking and interactions between younger chemists and those in their fields and introduces young chemists to active roles within the Society. LSYCCs empower younger chemists — those under the age of 40 or getting started in their careers — to participate in programs that advance chemistry and enhance their professional development.
The national ACS Younger Chemists Committee (YCC) encourages the establishment of an LSYCC for each ACS Local Section across the country! We also provide support to LSYCCs as they encourage young chemical professionals to network at the grassroots level and engage in active roles within the ACS.
2025 Committee
Chair
Maria Presti
Vice Chair
Lucy Huffman
Secretary
Open Position Please Volunteer
Treasurer
Open
please volunteer
Events Coordinator
Bevan Whitehead
Social Media Coordinator
Ritty Mohan
Industry Liaison
Samantha Jackson
Look for our Officers around campus, in the lab or around the local area!
For more information Contact Us or catch up on the latest YCC news in the Rochester Local Section. We are looking for more young chemists to join our group and volunteer to help us.
Link to sign up for potluck: https://forms.gle/bjv4sEkRkTUKowtX9
YCC Baking is Chemistry
Thank you to all who helped judge the YCC Baking is Chemistry submissions! Here are our winners:
1st Place
Felix Brenner
Cheesecake Chemistry
2nd Place
Brianna Gori
Chemistry of Brownies
3rd Place
Brady Wu
Chemistry of Tempering Chocolate
Jonathan Chi
Chemistry of Mooncakes