Student Common Interest Group

Elevate your academic experience and make new connections within the AOCS community. The Student CIG offers:

  • Deep discounts on AOCS meeting registration rates
  • Networking opportunities and mentorship with industry leaders
  • Resume and skill building through leadership roles and student awards

Leadership Team

Co-Chair: Amanda Clairoux, McGill University, Canada
Co-Chair: Gozde Gulseren, University of Florida, USA
Vice Chair: Harshani Nadeeshani VidanaIvana Penagos, University of Manitoba, Canada
Secretary: Zainab Husain, University of Manitoba, Canada

Early Career Common Interest Group

Discover the resources you need to support your growing career and find your next opportunity. The Early Career CIG offers:

  • $450+ registration savings and travel grants to attend AOCS meetings
  • Resources to help professionals transition from academia or a role in a different industry/sector
  • Networking opportunities with seasoned AOCS members and industry leaders

To qualify as an early career member, you must have less than 10 years of experience working in the sector.

Leadership Team

Co-Chair: Orayne Mullings, Desmet Ballestra, USA
Co-Chair: Sarah Moran (née Willett), Kerry, USA
Secretary: Hari Kran Kotapati, USDA ARS MAFCL, USA

Professional Educator Common Interest Group

Supporting educators across all AOCS interest areas and promoting teaching excellence, the Professional Educator CIG offers:

  • Collaboration with educators around the world in both academic and industry settings
  • Opportunities to provide insight and support in developing the AOCS annual meeting program
  • Ongoing professional development through events designed to support educators

Leadership Team

Nuria Acevedo, Griffith Foods, USA
Vermont Dia, University of Tennessee, USA
Tong Wang, University of Tennessee, USA

Ready to enhance your AOCS membership?

AOCS members can join a CIG at no cost. Email membership@aocs.org and request to join.

Not yet a member? Join now and select your preferred CIG.