At Chemistry Outreach, we envision a world in which everyone may experience chemistry’s wonders, bridging differences and igniting a profound understanding for how chemistry affects our daily lives and the environment we live in.

Our department engages in a variety of outreach initiatives, with the vision to foster an interest in Chemistry through engaging and empowering communities and individuals with Chemistry education.

Vision

Empowering minds and enriching communities.

Goals

• Promote Science Literacy by igniting an interest in chemistry in people of all ages and backgrounds, from children to adults, from families to communities.
• Inspire interest – Demystify the complexities of chemistry, making it relatable and engaging for everyone.
• Career awareness – help students learn about the various career paths within the field of chemistry and inspire them to pursue educational and professional opportunities in chemistry.
• Global citizenship through the creation of a society in which chemistry is revered as a foundation for human advancement and a never-ending source of inspiration.
• Diversity and Inclusion – To ensure that everyone has the chance to engage with science, it is important to reach a wide and diverse audience, especially people from underrepresented areas. This encourages varied viewpoints in the field and supports equity in science education.
• Virtual outreach – create engaging accessible online chemistry content.

Inno Shuro

I hold a PhD in Materials Engineering from Toyohashi University of Technology in Japan and a Masters in Business Administration from North West University in South Africa. My expertise spans a wide range of areas, stemming from Metallurgical & Materials engineering, materials characterization with emphasis on electron microscopy, entrepreneurship & project management. My PhD research was on determining the microstructure to mechanical property relationships in plastically deformed nanostructured steels.

Breaking New Ground

After completing my PhD, I was offered a 2-year postdoctoral fellowship at the National Institute of Materials Science (NIMS) in Japan. I then left NIMS to pursue my passion in electron microscopy which saw me working in electron microscope units for University of Cape town (UCT) and Northwest University (NWU) in South Africa. I have been mostly involved in research support through materials characterization, data processing, analysis, and interpretation. I have collaborated with fellow scientists and engineers and published over 15 articles in peer reviewed journals.

Outside the lab activities

I am interested in inspiring young minds to pursue STEM fields and achieve this through coordinating outreach activities for UNC Chemistry department and RTNN. I want my dedication to mentoring and educating the next generation of materials engineers and scientists to become an integral part of my legacy. As I envisage my future at UNC, I am excited about the limitless possibilities that lie ahead, confident that materials science will continue to play a pivotal role in shaping the world.