Chemistry Graduate Student Society (CGSS)

The Chemistry Graduate Student Society (CGSS) represents graduate students in McGill University’s Department of Chemistry. The CGSS executive team helps foster a welcoming community and supports student life, academic interests, and departmental activities.

Meet the CGSS Executive Team

  • President: Bashar Al Hakeem — Bashar.alhakeem [at] mail.mcgill.ca

  • VP Communications: Christine Bellemare — christine.bellemare [at] mail.mcgill.ca

  • VP Events: Bronwen Elkins — bronwen.elkins [at] mail.mcgill.ca

  • VP Finance: Elissa Yao — jing.yao2 [at] mail.mcgill.ca

  • VP Academic: Zahraa Abdul Jalil — zahraa.abdul-jalil [at] mail.mcgill.ca

  • VP Student Affairs: Ryan Olegario — ryan.olegario [at] mail.mcgill.ca

  • VP Bagel Hour: Massandje Bayo — massandje.bayo [at] mail.mcgill.ca

  • Chem Soc Liaison: Clara Argentino — clara.argentino [at] mail.mcgill.ca

  • Sports Officer: Yunxiang Yang — yunxiang.yang [at] mail.mcgill.ca

  • PGSS Representatives: Haotian Zhuang (haotian.zhuang [at] mail.mcgill.ca) and Sarah Maude (sarah.maude [at] mail.mcgill.ca)

Connect with the CGSS

Follow the CGSS Facebook page for updates, events, and opportunities to connect with fellow graduate students.

CGSS Department Handbook

The CGSS Department Handbook is a helpful resource for Chemistry graduate students, offering useful information and guidance throughout their graduate studies.

PDF icon chemgrads_handbook_2026_2027.pdf

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