Abstract

As we slowly exit the COVID-19 pandemic, I believe 2022 is an opportunity to return to the ground state of a postpandemic world. Early-career chemists have had to adapt to virtual communication for key moments in their career—defending their theses, communicating science, networking, job fairs, and performing analyses. It has also been an exciting time to be an early-career chemist, as bursts of job openings and hirings have altered the industrial job market. As the world opens up, I encourage rising chemists to focus their efforts on building qualities, such as leadership and soft skills, that will make them stand out. What if you could combine practicing these skills with service and making impactful change in the chemistry community? ACS offers such an opportunity to double dip. Take advantage of ACS’s online courses, webinars, and virtual workshops—all included in your membership—and become involved within the ACS governance structure. These opportunities

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