The Chemical Institute of Canada, Toronto Section (CICTor) is hosting the ninth virtual iteration of our Career Exploration Series on Tuesday, April 5th, 2022 at 6:30 pm EDT. This series features talks by graduates of the chemical sciences who have transitioned to successful careers in a variety of non-academic fields.

Join us for a Career Exploration talk by Tyler Schon, Ph.D., VP Technology Development at e-Zinc. Dr. Tyler Schon is a Ph.D. materials scientist and technical leader with over 10 years of experience in research and development, specializing in battery chemistry. He is currently the VP of Technology Development at e-Zinc, a leader in long-duration energy storage, where he leads the development of chemistry-related innovations and intellectual property. Prior to joining e-Zinc, Tyler co-founded Pliant Power while still completing his Ph.D. to commercialize lightweight lithium-ion battery materials. As CEO, Tyler led the team in technical and business development, materials synthesis and scale-up efforts, and intellectual property management. Tyler holds a BSc in Chemistry from Western University (with Honors) and a Ph.D. in Polymer and Materials Chemistry from the University of Toronto. Tyler has filed 4 patent applications (1 granted) and has published >20 peer-reviewed research papers.

In this talk, you will get a chance to learn more about Tyler's role in e-Zinc and the industry, his exciting career path as well as advice for young professionals. The talk will be followed by a Q&A and a speed-networking session with the participation of Tyler himself!

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Where: Virtual (Zoom link will be sent to registrants closer to the date of the event)

When: Tuesday, April 5th, 2022 at 6:30 pm EDT

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Tickets are free! Everyone is welcome!