Women in chemistry

Jaly Chimbo Macancela ’26 and a group of Lafayette College students recently established a chapter of Iota Sigma Pi, the national honor society for women in chemistry, in the Lehigh Valley. Iota Sigma Pi advances women in chemistry by providing leadership, mentoring, and networking opportunities. “As a first-generation student, I grew up without role models in higher education and have faced moments when my ideas were overlooked. This is why fostering an inclusive and supportive scientific community is so important,” Chimbo Macancela says. Future events may include a career panel and research poster session to prepare for the American Chemical Society spring conference.