Kieran Kwa
As you know, Chemistry is about transformation – from reactants to products. ChemSoc should be no different: Chemsters -> Chemsters 2.0 - a society better connected, more empowered, and proud to hold their molecular modelling kits sky-high (See fig.).
Meet Kieran the Kwatalyst. Energetic, small, occasionally defeated by Asian flush - and yes, a fresher. But don’t click away just yet...
Leadership isn’t new to me. Having been Head Boy and House Captain in the past, I’ve organised events, chaired meetings and brought communities together. As a first-year academic rep, I’ve only strengthened my pastoral skills from listening and collecting feedback to representing student voices. I’ve experienced ChemSoc from the perspective of someone brand new – and that gives me insight into what works and what could be improved.
So, what are the key steps to this K2 mechanism?
- Expanding ChemSoc beyond just Christmas Dinner
- Periodic table formal – Dress by assigned element groups (Chemistry of Elements all over again)
- Molecular Mocktail night – Design drinks inspired by molecules
- Monthly movie nights – Breaking Bad, anyone?
- Inter-department mixers
- Building on current academic and social strengths
- Alumni and internship talks beyond the lab e.g. finance, tech
- Greater Chem family involvement e.g. escape-room mechanism and lab coat competitions
- Maintaining current presidential expectations and behind-the-scenes activities e.g. securing funding, writing sponsorship contracts
- Giving everything my best!
Messi doesn’t win alone - and neither does any successful reaction. You need the right conditions, right support and sometimes the right catalyst.
Vote Kieran. I’ll be your Kwatalyst.