National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists formally recognizes KU chapter
LAWRENCE – The National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists (NOBCChE) formally recognized the University of Kansas student chapter (KU-NOBCChE) during its 51st annual conference, Sept. 30–Oct. 3 in Orlando, Florida. Members from KU were present at the meeting to accept the certificate of charter and present their current research.
Maximillian Chibuike, graduate research assistant with the Soper Group, organized KU-NOBCChE with fellow graduate and postdoctoral researchers. The chapter was established in February 2024 after meeting necessary requirements before its formal recognition at the national conference.
Fellow researchers Boluwatife Dosunmu, Oluwadamilola Fateru, Favour Nwachukwu, and Shakila Peli Thantri joined Chibuike in Florida to represent the group at a tabling event and poster sessions. Dosunmu was selected as Pfizer’s choice for best graduate student research and recognized at an award ceremony.
Founded in 1972 with the assistance of grants from the Haas Community Fund and Drexel University, NOBCChE is a nonprofit organization that has since worked to build and support a diverse network of leaders in the field of chemistry and champion the interests of underrepresented groups in chemistry and chemical engineering. Chapters represent thousands of students from a network of universities across the United States.
