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I Am A Chemist: Susie (Xuan) Sun

My journey into chemistry wasn’t entirely by design. When I started university in China back in 2008, I didn’t get to choose my major. I had done very well in high school chemistry, but at that level, it felt like a lot of memorizations. When I entered Sun Yat-sen University for my Bachelor of Science, […]

I Am A Chemist: Shereen Lal

Transitioning from chemistry student to analytical chemist takes more than memorizing formulas. Discover the reality of the lab and the lessons in grit along the way.

I Am A Chemist: Maria Marcos-Mendoza

My love of chemistry began in high school. There was something about understanding how the world works at a molecular level that immediately captured my interest. From that point forward, chemistry seemed to flow naturally into every stage of my education and career. I earned my Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, with a minor in […]

Highlights from the 2026 ACPA Annual General Meeting

On May 27, 2026, the Association of the Chemical Profession of Alberta (ACPA) hosted its Annual General Meeting (AGM). Led by President Lenn Liwanag, the meeting brought together 84 member attendees alongside the Board of Directors to celebrate an exceptional milestone, review a robust financial and membership outlook,

Meet the Board – Prem Pal

Meet Prem Pal, a scientist and technology leader with over 30 years of
experience in industrial chemistry, fuels, and environmental technologies,
with a strong focus on translating research into scalable commercial
solutions.

Meet the Board – Alsayed Mostafa

Meet Alsayed Mostafa, Ph.D., P.Chem., a multidisciplinary environmental and biochemical scientist and Professional Chemist with a strong foundation in chemistry (B.Sc., M.Sc.) and a Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering.

I Am A Chemist: Abraham Finny

I did not approach chemistry by following the traditional sequence of learning basic science first and professional practice later.

I Am A Chemist: Mike Gao

My Journey as a Professional Chemist in Alberta Coming to a new country in search of a better life is never easy—and finding a professional job is even harder. Becoming a Professional Chemist in a respected utilities company felt almost unimaginable at first. But ACPA helped turn that possibility into reality. I moved from China […]

I Am A Chemist: Catalina Romero

My journey as a chemist began back in high school, where an inspiring teacher sparked my curiosity andhelped me discover how chemistry forms the foundation of all sciences. I loved the idea that chemistry iseverywhere, woven into everything we do. This early fascination first led me into chemical engineering whenI began university, but I soon […]

The Professional Chemist in Alberta Presented by: Chris Swyngedouw, P.Chem.

Explore what it means to be a Professional Chemist (P.Chem.) in Alberta with this presentation from the ACPA Seminar Series: The Professional Chemist in Alberta. Industry leaders discuss regulatory expectations, ethical practice, and the value of certification for advancing a chemistry career in the province.

ACPA Comments on Call for Reduced Interprovincial Barriers

Over the past decade, Canada’s chemistry associations have worked to facilitate the mutual recognition of practicing chemists (PChems) across the provinces. These associations, including the ACPA, accept out of province academic credentials and have set up mutual agreements ensuring applicants continue to meet high professional and ethical standards through their nationally provided ethics course. This […]

The Alberta Professional Governance Act (PGA)

The Professional Governance Act (PGA) brings twenty-two professional regulatory organizations (PROs) under one act. It includes the same overarching direction for all these PROs, such as governance, accountability, professional practice, and professional conduct, while profession-specific schedules and regulations are being developed for each in their Policy Development Documents (PDDs). The PGA provides a significant opportunity to […]