The International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) is a global organization that provides objective scientific expertise and develops the essential tools for the application and communication of chemical knowledge for the benefit of humankind and the world. Established by the U.S. National Committee (USNC) for IUPAC in 1977, the Young Observer (YO) program fosters interactions with internationally acclaimed scientists in various fields. The program strives to introduce the work of IUPAC to a new generation of distinguished researchers and to provide them with an opportunity to address international scientific policy issues. Young Observers are invited to attend meetings of IUPAC Divisions and Standing Committees in their particular areas of interest during the biennial General Assembly and to familiarize themselves with IUPAC activities and projects. This presentation involves an overview of the YO Program, including a discussion of its goals and an outline of the eligibility criteria used to select the cohort of individuals who will be participating in the next IUPAC General Assembly, to be held July 5-12, 2019, in Paris, France.

Bridging the gap: The IUPAC Young Observer program

256th National Meeting (2018)

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