Carbon to Metal Coating Institute (C2MCI)
@c2mci.bsky.social
Developing cutting-edge solutions through novel carbon to metal coatings.
http://www.carbon-2-metal-institute.queensu.ca
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The C2MCI website has just been updated with the latest research from our network.
Explore recent advancements in corrosion prevention and materials chemistry from our team of leaders, faculty, and HQP across the globe.
➡️ View the latest research: bit.ly/4f4Bd9f
Explore recent advancements in corrosion prevention and materials chemistry from our team of leaders, faculty, and HQP across the globe.
➡️ View the latest research: bit.ly/4f4Bd9f
November marks the 1-year anniversary of C2MCI’s International Research Network launch: competitive research awards given to four teams for proof-of-concept projects.
Keep an eye out for upcoming overviews of ongoing International Research Network projects and their research focuses!
Keep an eye out for upcoming overviews of ongoing International Research Network projects and their research focuses!
November 25, 2025 at 5:04 PM
November marks the 1-year anniversary of C2MCI’s International Research Network launch: competitive research awards given to four teams for proof-of-concept projects.
Keep an eye out for upcoming overviews of ongoing International Research Network projects and their research focuses!
Keep an eye out for upcoming overviews of ongoing International Research Network projects and their research focuses!
C2MCI Macro team members have developed a novel electrochemical method to directly deposit NHCs onto mild steel surfaces, allowing for precise control of carbene generation.
➡️ Learn more about how this approach outperforms traditional coatings: rsc.li/4hVDxAX
#ChemSky #NFRF
➡️ Learn more about how this approach outperforms traditional coatings: rsc.li/4hVDxAX
#ChemSky #NFRF
November 22, 2025 at 5:03 PM
C2MCI Macro team members have developed a novel electrochemical method to directly deposit NHCs onto mild steel surfaces, allowing for precise control of carbene generation.
➡️ Learn more about how this approach outperforms traditional coatings: rsc.li/4hVDxAX
#ChemSky #NFRF
➡️ Learn more about how this approach outperforms traditional coatings: rsc.li/4hVDxAX
#ChemSky #NFRF
“I’ve worked with equity practitioners that said equity work is throwing Jell-O at a wall and hoping it sticks. We don’t have time for that—we're creating a transformational shift in how we do research.”
— Heidi Penning (Queen's Human Rights and Equity Office)
➡️ Listen now: bit.ly/47N5BSd
#ChemSky
— Heidi Penning (Queen's Human Rights and Equity Office)
➡️ Listen now: bit.ly/47N5BSd
#ChemSky
November 21, 2025 at 5:02 PM
“I’ve worked with equity practitioners that said equity work is throwing Jell-O at a wall and hoping it sticks. We don’t have time for that—we're creating a transformational shift in how we do research.”
— Heidi Penning (Queen's Human Rights and Equity Office)
➡️ Listen now: bit.ly/47N5BSd
#ChemSky
— Heidi Penning (Queen's Human Rights and Equity Office)
➡️ Listen now: bit.ly/47N5BSd
#ChemSky
Interested in exploring novel bottom-up manufacturing strategies?
The Huff group is currently hiring qualified Post-Doctoral Fellows to assist in C2MCI-partnered research!
➡️ Read the full role description and learn more about the Huff lab’s research: bit.ly/3K4Gr9L #ChemSky
The Huff group is currently hiring qualified Post-Doctoral Fellows to assist in C2MCI-partnered research!
➡️ Read the full role description and learn more about the Huff lab’s research: bit.ly/3K4Gr9L #ChemSky
November 20, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Interested in exploring novel bottom-up manufacturing strategies?
The Huff group is currently hiring qualified Post-Doctoral Fellows to assist in C2MCI-partnered research!
➡️ Read the full role description and learn more about the Huff lab’s research: bit.ly/3K4Gr9L #ChemSky
The Huff group is currently hiring qualified Post-Doctoral Fellows to assist in C2MCI-partnered research!
➡️ Read the full role description and learn more about the Huff lab’s research: bit.ly/3K4Gr9L #ChemSky
C2MCI invites you to join our FREE Virtual Seminar Series public lecture with Dr. Shahar Dery of Bar-Ilan University in Israel.
✍️ Register today to learn more about bridging the gap between model complexes and functional catalytic materials: bit.ly/4mJhDCl
#ChemSky @queensuresearch.bsky.social
✍️ Register today to learn more about bridging the gap between model complexes and functional catalytic materials: bit.ly/4mJhDCl
#ChemSky @queensuresearch.bsky.social
November 19, 2025 at 5:02 PM
C2MCI invites you to join our FREE Virtual Seminar Series public lecture with Dr. Shahar Dery of Bar-Ilan University in Israel.
✍️ Register today to learn more about bridging the gap between model complexes and functional catalytic materials: bit.ly/4mJhDCl
#ChemSky @queensuresearch.bsky.social
✍️ Register today to learn more about bridging the gap between model complexes and functional catalytic materials: bit.ly/4mJhDCl
#ChemSky @queensuresearch.bsky.social
C2MCI is proud to announce the winners of our 2025 EDII Fellowship Awards!
These awards are intended to reduce the barriers or challenges that recipients have experienced in accessing opportunities in research or academia.
➡️ View the full announcement: bit.ly/48gUYZj
These awards are intended to reduce the barriers or challenges that recipients have experienced in accessing opportunities in research or academia.
➡️ View the full announcement: bit.ly/48gUYZj
November 18, 2025 at 5:01 PM
C2MCI is proud to announce the winners of our 2025 EDII Fellowship Awards!
These awards are intended to reduce the barriers or challenges that recipients have experienced in accessing opportunities in research or academia.
➡️ View the full announcement: bit.ly/48gUYZj
These awards are intended to reduce the barriers or challenges that recipients have experienced in accessing opportunities in research or academia.
➡️ View the full announcement: bit.ly/48gUYZj
C2MCI is pleased to welcome Mark Aloisio ( @aloisio-m.bsky.social ) to our team as temporary Project Manager! 🎉
As part of both our Micro and Macro research teams, Mark has been a key member of C2MCI since the Institute's establishment.
Please join us in wishing Mark a warm welcome!
As part of both our Micro and Macro research teams, Mark has been a key member of C2MCI since the Institute's establishment.
Please join us in wishing Mark a warm welcome!
November 17, 2025 at 9:45 PM
C2MCI is pleased to welcome Mark Aloisio ( @aloisio-m.bsky.social ) to our team as temporary Project Manager! 🎉
As part of both our Micro and Macro research teams, Mark has been a key member of C2MCI since the Institute's establishment.
Please join us in wishing Mark a warm welcome!
As part of both our Micro and Macro research teams, Mark has been a key member of C2MCI since the Institute's establishment.
Please join us in wishing Mark a warm welcome!
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📢Today we have the pleasure to welcome at #ISCR @cathleencrudden.bsky.social, @cnrs.fr ambassador
Many thanks 👏 to her for her great talk about:
👉 'Organometallic Chemistry in Catalysis and Materials Science'
@rennesuniv.bsky.social @cnrs-bretagneloire.bsky.social
#ENSCR @insarennes.bsky.social
Many thanks 👏 to her for her great talk about:
👉 'Organometallic Chemistry in Catalysis and Materials Science'
@rennesuniv.bsky.social @cnrs-bretagneloire.bsky.social
#ENSCR @insarennes.bsky.social
November 12, 2025 at 11:05 AM
📢Today we have the pleasure to welcome at #ISCR @cathleencrudden.bsky.social, @cnrs.fr ambassador
Many thanks 👏 to her for her great talk about:
👉 'Organometallic Chemistry in Catalysis and Materials Science'
@rennesuniv.bsky.social @cnrs-bretagneloire.bsky.social
#ENSCR @insarennes.bsky.social
Many thanks 👏 to her for her great talk about:
👉 'Organometallic Chemistry in Catalysis and Materials Science'
@rennesuniv.bsky.social @cnrs-bretagneloire.bsky.social
#ENSCR @insarennes.bsky.social
“We know that cultural change takes time, small steps forward, but the accumulation of those small steps all together will create a significant change within our research spaces.”
— Dr. Alexandra Pedersen of @mcdonaldinstitute.bsky.social
➡️ Listen now: bit.ly/47N5BSd
#ChemSky
— Dr. Alexandra Pedersen of @mcdonaldinstitute.bsky.social
➡️ Listen now: bit.ly/47N5BSd
#ChemSky
November 12, 2025 at 7:07 PM
“We know that cultural change takes time, small steps forward, but the accumulation of those small steps all together will create a significant change within our research spaces.”
— Dr. Alexandra Pedersen of @mcdonaldinstitute.bsky.social
➡️ Listen now: bit.ly/47N5BSd
#ChemSky
— Dr. Alexandra Pedersen of @mcdonaldinstitute.bsky.social
➡️ Listen now: bit.ly/47N5BSd
#ChemSky
Tomorrow marks the start of C2MCI Scientific Director Dr. Cathleen Crudden’s lecture series across several French laboratories as a @CNRS.fr Ambassador for Chemical Sciences in France! @cathleencrudden.bsky.social
⬇️ Learn more and view the full series schedule:
bit.ly/3LCNbMu
⬇️ Learn more and view the full series schedule:
bit.ly/3LCNbMu
November 11, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Tomorrow marks the start of C2MCI Scientific Director Dr. Cathleen Crudden’s lecture series across several French laboratories as a @CNRS.fr Ambassador for Chemical Sciences in France! @cathleencrudden.bsky.social
⬇️ Learn more and view the full series schedule:
bit.ly/3LCNbMu
⬇️ Learn more and view the full series schedule:
bit.ly/3LCNbMu
“Having that first example [of another wheelchair user in chemistry] spurred me to believe that [chemistry] is something I should pursue. The ground was broken when that happened.”
— Dr. Blaine Fiss ( @canukchemist.bsky.social ) of @dalhousieu.bsky.social
➡️ Listen now: bit.ly/3KRiW4g
#ChemSky
— Dr. Blaine Fiss ( @canukchemist.bsky.social ) of @dalhousieu.bsky.social
➡️ Listen now: bit.ly/3KRiW4g
#ChemSky
November 10, 2025 at 5:09 PM
“Having that first example [of another wheelchair user in chemistry] spurred me to believe that [chemistry] is something I should pursue. The ground was broken when that happened.”
— Dr. Blaine Fiss ( @canukchemist.bsky.social ) of @dalhousieu.bsky.social
➡️ Listen now: bit.ly/3KRiW4g
#ChemSky
— Dr. Blaine Fiss ( @canukchemist.bsky.social ) of @dalhousieu.bsky.social
➡️ Listen now: bit.ly/3KRiW4g
#ChemSky
What if we could turn one of the world’s most abundant pollutants into a source of renewable energy?
The latest research from Dr. Cao Thang Dinh, C2MCI Research Faculty member, reveals a major advance in carbon dioxide conversion.
➡️ Learn more: bit.ly/4pchtV9
The latest research from Dr. Cao Thang Dinh, C2MCI Research Faculty member, reveals a major advance in carbon dioxide conversion.
➡️ Learn more: bit.ly/4pchtV9
November 7, 2025 at 5:06 PM
What if we could turn one of the world’s most abundant pollutants into a source of renewable energy?
The latest research from Dr. Cao Thang Dinh, C2MCI Research Faculty member, reveals a major advance in carbon dioxide conversion.
➡️ Learn more: bit.ly/4pchtV9
The latest research from Dr. Cao Thang Dinh, C2MCI Research Faculty member, reveals a major advance in carbon dioxide conversion.
➡️ Learn more: bit.ly/4pchtV9
In this episode of the #EDIICatalyst, Dr. Alexandra Pedersen (@mcdonaldinstitute.bsky.social) and Heidi Penning join us to discuss the creation of inclusive and accessible research environments.
➡️ Listen now: bit.ly/47N5BSd
#ChemSky
➡️ Listen now: bit.ly/47N5BSd
#ChemSky
November 6, 2025 at 5:30 PM
In this episode of the #EDIICatalyst, Dr. Alexandra Pedersen (@mcdonaldinstitute.bsky.social) and Heidi Penning join us to discuss the creation of inclusive and accessible research environments.
➡️ Listen now: bit.ly/47N5BSd
#ChemSky
➡️ Listen now: bit.ly/47N5BSd
#ChemSky
Congratulations to Dr. Kelly Chibale ( @kellychibale.bsky.social ), C2MCI International Research Network member, on his official induction as an International Member of the US National Academy of Medicine! @nam.edu
➡️ Learn more about Dr. Chibale and his latest research: bit.ly/3JJt2DW
➡️ Learn more about Dr. Chibale and his latest research: bit.ly/3JJt2DW
November 5, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Congratulations to Dr. Kelly Chibale ( @kellychibale.bsky.social ), C2MCI International Research Network member, on his official induction as an International Member of the US National Academy of Medicine! @nam.edu
➡️ Learn more about Dr. Chibale and his latest research: bit.ly/3JJt2DW
➡️ Learn more about Dr. Chibale and his latest research: bit.ly/3JJt2DW
Booth registration for Science Rendezvous Kingston is now open!
Are you a Queen’s researcher or part of a lab, student group, or department who wants to learn more?
➡️ Learn more and check out the virtual booth info session @ 12pm TODAY: bit.ly/4nDLMmq
Are you a Queen’s researcher or part of a lab, student group, or department who wants to learn more?
➡️ Learn more and check out the virtual booth info session @ 12pm TODAY: bit.ly/4nDLMmq
November 3, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Booth registration for Science Rendezvous Kingston is now open!
Are you a Queen’s researcher or part of a lab, student group, or department who wants to learn more?
➡️ Learn more and check out the virtual booth info session @ 12pm TODAY: bit.ly/4nDLMmq
Are you a Queen’s researcher or part of a lab, student group, or department who wants to learn more?
➡️ Learn more and check out the virtual booth info session @ 12pm TODAY: bit.ly/4nDLMmq
“Representation is the key. For a long time, I was the only Indigenous scholar I knew in chemistry. When more people say, ‘I belong to this group and I'm doing science,’ it makes it safer for others to step forward.”
— Dr. Alex Veinot of @dalchemistry.bsky.social
➡️ Listen: bit.ly/48qDZ7B
— Dr. Alex Veinot of @dalchemistry.bsky.social
➡️ Listen: bit.ly/48qDZ7B
November 3, 2025 at 5:06 PM
“Representation is the key. For a long time, I was the only Indigenous scholar I knew in chemistry. When more people say, ‘I belong to this group and I'm doing science,’ it makes it safer for others to step forward.”
— Dr. Alex Veinot of @dalchemistry.bsky.social
➡️ Listen: bit.ly/48qDZ7B
— Dr. Alex Veinot of @dalchemistry.bsky.social
➡️ Listen: bit.ly/48qDZ7B
C2MCI is proud to congratulate our following Research Faculty members on their renewal as Tier 2 Canada Research Chairs!
• Dr. Yolanda Hedberg of @westernu.ca
• Dr. Arghya Paul of @westernu.ca
• Dr. Annie Levasseur of @etsmtl.bsky.social
• Dr. Yolanda Hedberg of @westernu.ca
• Dr. Arghya Paul of @westernu.ca
• Dr. Annie Levasseur of @etsmtl.bsky.social
October 31, 2025 at 4:07 PM
C2MCI is proud to congratulate our following Research Faculty members on their renewal as Tier 2 Canada Research Chairs!
• Dr. Yolanda Hedberg of @westernu.ca
• Dr. Arghya Paul of @westernu.ca
• Dr. Annie Levasseur of @etsmtl.bsky.social
• Dr. Yolanda Hedberg of @westernu.ca
• Dr. Arghya Paul of @westernu.ca
• Dr. Annie Levasseur of @etsmtl.bsky.social
🎉 Happening at 11am ET tomorrow! Register today and attend live: bit.ly/3IfbxdU
Carbon to Metal Coating Institute (C2MCI) (@c2mci.bsky.social)
C2MCI invites you to join our FREE Virtual Seminar Series public lecture with Dr. Cao Thang Dinh of Queen’s University. ✍️ Register today to learn more about “reversible” copper clusters and advances…
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October 29, 2025 at 12:03 PM
🎉 Happening at 11am ET tomorrow! Register today and attend live: bit.ly/3IfbxdU
How can a single electrochemical step unlock new possibilities for building functional, catalytic surfaces from the molecular level up?
➡️ Learn more about how C2MCI Macro team’s electro-click chemistry supports precise, durable surface engineering: rsc.li/42yNRIF
#ChemSky #NFRF
➡️ Learn more about how C2MCI Macro team’s electro-click chemistry supports precise, durable surface engineering: rsc.li/42yNRIF
#ChemSky #NFRF
October 28, 2025 at 4:06 PM
How can a single electrochemical step unlock new possibilities for building functional, catalytic surfaces from the molecular level up?
➡️ Learn more about how C2MCI Macro team’s electro-click chemistry supports precise, durable surface engineering: rsc.li/42yNRIF
#ChemSky #NFRF
➡️ Learn more about how C2MCI Macro team’s electro-click chemistry supports precise, durable surface engineering: rsc.li/42yNRIF
#ChemSky #NFRF
Last week, C2MCI celebrated our HQPs’ contributions to the Queen’s Chemistry Innovation Council meeting and QGCS Symposium.
As part of the QCIC, C2MCI Scientific Director Dr. @cathleencrudden.bsky.social presented on C2MCI and our research.
Thank you to all who attended to learn about our work!
As part of the QCIC, C2MCI Scientific Director Dr. @cathleencrudden.bsky.social presented on C2MCI and our research.
Thank you to all who attended to learn about our work!
October 27, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Last week, C2MCI celebrated our HQPs’ contributions to the Queen’s Chemistry Innovation Council meeting and QGCS Symposium.
As part of the QCIC, C2MCI Scientific Director Dr. @cathleencrudden.bsky.social presented on C2MCI and our research.
Thank you to all who attended to learn about our work!
As part of the QCIC, C2MCI Scientific Director Dr. @cathleencrudden.bsky.social presented on C2MCI and our research.
Thank you to all who attended to learn about our work!
“This has to start with a conversation. If we stigmatize having open conversations or villainize others who want to learn, we silo people and hinder the path to making tangible effort.”
— Dr. Blaine Fiss ( @canukchemist.bsky.social ) of @dalhousieu.bsky.social
➡️ Listen now: bit.ly/3KRiW4g
#ChemSky
— Dr. Blaine Fiss ( @canukchemist.bsky.social ) of @dalhousieu.bsky.social
➡️ Listen now: bit.ly/3KRiW4g
#ChemSky
October 24, 2025 at 4:05 PM
“This has to start with a conversation. If we stigmatize having open conversations or villainize others who want to learn, we silo people and hinder the path to making tangible effort.”
— Dr. Blaine Fiss ( @canukchemist.bsky.social ) of @dalhousieu.bsky.social
➡️ Listen now: bit.ly/3KRiW4g
#ChemSky
— Dr. Blaine Fiss ( @canukchemist.bsky.social ) of @dalhousieu.bsky.social
➡️ Listen now: bit.ly/3KRiW4g
#ChemSky
C2MCI invites you to join our FREE Virtual Seminar Series public lecture with Dr. Cao Thang Dinh of Queen’s University.
✍️ Register today to learn more about “reversible” copper clusters and advances in metal cluster catalysts for CO2 conversion: bit.ly/4mJhDCl
#ChemSky @queensuresearch.bsky.social
✍️ Register today to learn more about “reversible” copper clusters and advances in metal cluster catalysts for CO2 conversion: bit.ly/4mJhDCl
#ChemSky @queensuresearch.bsky.social
October 23, 2025 at 4:04 PM
C2MCI invites you to join our FREE Virtual Seminar Series public lecture with Dr. Cao Thang Dinh of Queen’s University.
✍️ Register today to learn more about “reversible” copper clusters and advances in metal cluster catalysts for CO2 conversion: bit.ly/4mJhDCl
#ChemSky @queensuresearch.bsky.social
✍️ Register today to learn more about “reversible” copper clusters and advances in metal cluster catalysts for CO2 conversion: bit.ly/4mJhDCl
#ChemSky @queensuresearch.bsky.social
C2MCI is proud to be a returning sponsor of the 18th annual QGCS Symposium!
This year, C2MCI has sponsored Dr. Hanadi Sleiman’s keynote lecture, “DNA Nanostructures: From Design to Targeted Cancer Therapy.”
➡️ Register today to attend virtually: bit.ly/3L3auPl
#ChemSky
This year, C2MCI has sponsored Dr. Hanadi Sleiman’s keynote lecture, “DNA Nanostructures: From Design to Targeted Cancer Therapy.”
➡️ Register today to attend virtually: bit.ly/3L3auPl
#ChemSky
October 22, 2025 at 4:01 PM
C2MCI is proud to be a returning sponsor of the 18th annual QGCS Symposium!
This year, C2MCI has sponsored Dr. Hanadi Sleiman’s keynote lecture, “DNA Nanostructures: From Design to Targeted Cancer Therapy.”
➡️ Register today to attend virtually: bit.ly/3L3auPl
#ChemSky
This year, C2MCI has sponsored Dr. Hanadi Sleiman’s keynote lecture, “DNA Nanostructures: From Design to Targeted Cancer Therapy.”
➡️ Register today to attend virtually: bit.ly/3L3auPl
#ChemSky
C2MCI is proud to congratulate Dr. James Noël, C2MCI Macro Faculty Member, on his receipt of The Electrochemical Society Corrosion Division H.H. Uhlig Award!
With C2MCI, Dr. Noël has contributed vital findings in advancement of anti-corrosion coatings and formulations. Congratulations, Dr. Noël!
With C2MCI, Dr. Noël has contributed vital findings in advancement of anti-corrosion coatings and formulations. Congratulations, Dr. Noël!
October 21, 2025 at 4:01 PM
C2MCI is proud to congratulate Dr. James Noël, C2MCI Macro Faculty Member, on his receipt of The Electrochemical Society Corrosion Division H.H. Uhlig Award!
With C2MCI, Dr. Noël has contributed vital findings in advancement of anti-corrosion coatings and formulations. Congratulations, Dr. Noël!
With C2MCI, Dr. Noël has contributed vital findings in advancement of anti-corrosion coatings and formulations. Congratulations, Dr. Noël!
That’s a wrap on C2MCI at Queen’s Homecoming 2025!
We teamed up with @mcdonaldinstitute.bsky.social and the Sinclair Cancer Research Institute to bring Science Rendezvous to campus. 🇷🇴🧪
Thanks again to the Kingston community and #QueensU alumni who came to say hi! @queensuresearch.bsky.social
We teamed up with @mcdonaldinstitute.bsky.social and the Sinclair Cancer Research Institute to bring Science Rendezvous to campus. 🇷🇴🧪
Thanks again to the Kingston community and #QueensU alumni who came to say hi! @queensuresearch.bsky.social
October 18, 2025 at 7:41 PM
That’s a wrap on C2MCI at Queen’s Homecoming 2025!
We teamed up with @mcdonaldinstitute.bsky.social and the Sinclair Cancer Research Institute to bring Science Rendezvous to campus. 🇷🇴🧪
Thanks again to the Kingston community and #QueensU alumni who came to say hi! @queensuresearch.bsky.social
We teamed up with @mcdonaldinstitute.bsky.social and the Sinclair Cancer Research Institute to bring Science Rendezvous to campus. 🇷🇴🧪
Thanks again to the Kingston community and #QueensU alumni who came to say hi! @queensuresearch.bsky.social