Abstract

The American Chemical Society and Brazilian Chemical Society (SBQ) have awarded the 2023 Brazilian Women in Chemistry Award to three women scientists in Brazil: Joyce Kelly da Silva of the Federal University of Pará, Evelin Andrade Manoel of the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, and Aline Machado de Castro of Petrobras. The awards are sponsored by CAS, a division of ACS, as well as ACS Publications. The purpose of the awards is to promote gender equality in chemistry in Brazil and advance understanding of the impact of diversity on scientific research and the field of chemistry. Da Silva is the winner in the emerging leader category. This award recognizes the achievements of a remarkable young scientist or entrepreneur in chemistry. Her research focuses on the chemical composition and biological properties of essential oils from plants in the Amazon, the volatile compounds produced by plants during ecological interactions, and the

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