CAS Ambassadors

Share your expertise. Grow your career.

The CAS Ambassadors program is an exclusive opportunity for early-career scientists to acquire in-depth knowledge about scientific information solutions and to expand their professional networks.

Graduate students and postdoctoral scholars selected for the program are trained by experts on the latest CAS Solutions and help drive success in their research communities by disseminating knowledge and fostering partnerships with peers and leadership.

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What you get as a CAS Ambassador

Become an expert in using CAS solutions.

Network with peers and leadership across your research community.

Develop new skills in marketing to scientists.

Join a global community of past and present CAS Ambassadors.

What CAS Ambassadors do

CAS Ambassadors are selected for a paid 1-year term to support their research communities by:

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Hosting CAS Solutions training events.

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Promoting the use of CAS Solutions across the organization.

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Identifying collaboration opportunities with key stakeholders and assessing their scientific knowledge management needs.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Depending on where you live and the employment policy of your organization, payment maybe as a lump sum stipend or an hourly wage. The amount will be determined by the CAS representative for your country/region. Use the Contact Us form below to inquire.

While selection criteria may vary slightly by country/region, well-qualified applicants will have these traits (or will have a high potential to acquire these traits):

  • Noteworthy academic and scientific accomplishments
  • Deep knowledge of CAS Solutions and other scientific information solutions
  • Past networking activity and engagement within the community of interest
  • Strong interest and skills in communications and social media

Applicants in some countries/regions may be asked to participate in an interview to further assess qualifications.

Yes, you may re-apply for an additional year of service.

For those interested in cultivating a complementary set of leadership skills alongside scientific pursuits, CAS also offers a science leadership program for Ph.D. students and postdoctoral scholars. The CAS Future Leaders program awards early-career scientists opportunities to learn leadership skills, engage inscientific discourse, and connect with peers and innovators from around the world. To learn more, visit www.cas.org/futureleaders.

Current CAS Ambassadors

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Mexico

María Isabela Avila Rodríguez

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Licenciada en Ingeniería en Biotecnología (ITESM)
Maestra en Ciencias - Biotecnología (ITESM)
Doctora en Biotecnología (ITESM)
Postdoctorado en Cristalografía de proteínas (UNAM)
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Colombia

Angie Daniela Torres Ruiz

Universidad de los Andes
Licenciada en Química (UDistrital)
Maestra en Química Sintética (UVa)
Doctoranda en Ciencias - Química (UniAndes)
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Chile

Francisca Lucia Aranda Morales

Universidad de Concepción
Licenciada en Química y Química Ambiental (UCSC)
Maestra en Química (UdeC)
Doctoranda en Ciencia e Ingeniería de Materiales (UdeC)
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Brazil

Jennyfer Castro da Silva

University of Campinas
Southeastern Region
Licenciada em Química (UFSM)
Mestra em Química (UNICAMP)
Doutoranda em Química (UNICAMP)
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Brazil

Thais Bertolino Vieira Dantas

Universidade Federal de Catalão (UFCAT)
Central-West Region
Química-Bacharelado (UFG-RC) Química-Licenciatura (UFCAT)
Mestra em Química (UFCAT)
Doutorado em Química (UFCAT)
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Brazil

Patrick Gonçalves Matos

Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ)
Southeastern Region
Bacharel em Engenharia Ambiental e Agrícola (UFF)
Mestre em Engenharia Química (UFRJ)
Doutorando em Engenharia Química (UFRJ)
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Brazil

Maria Karolina da Silva Oliveira Abreu

Universidade Federal do Ceará (UFC)
Northeastern Region
Licenciatura em Química (IFCE)
Mestrado em Química (UFC)
Doutorado em Química (UFC)
Pós Doutoranda em Química (UFC)
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Brazil

Inara Facin Stefanello

Universidade Federal de Santa Maria (UFSM)
Southern Region
Química Industrial (URI)
Mestra em Nanociência, Processos e Materiais Avançados (UFSC)
Doutoranda em Química (UFSM)
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Brazil

Dayenne Alexsa Araujo de Souza

Universidade Federal do Pará (UFPA)
Northern Region
Bacharel em Química Industrial (UFPA)
Mestra em Química (UFPA)
Doutoranda em Biotecnologia pela (UFPA)

Testimonials

"Participating in the CAS Ambassadors program is undoubtedly proving to be a great opportunity to expand my academic horizons. As a CAS Ambassador, I get to connect with incredible people and a very supportive team that is always ready to help."

Franccesca Fornasier
Federal University of Rio de Janeiro

"Being selected as a CAS Ambassador marked a true turning point in my journey as a Ph.D. student. The program changed how I approach scientific information, helping me develop stronger critical thinking and make more precise and well-informed research decisions."

Gustavo Weimer
Federal University of Santa Maria

"Being a CAS Ambassador was an experience that profoundly transformed my personal and academic journey. The program offered me scientific growth and helped me develop skills such as communication, leadership, and organization."

Maria Eloiza dos Santos
Federal University of Paraíba

"Being a CAS Ambassador was a very special experience for me, both academically and personally. This experience helped me improve my communication skills, learn how to explain complex topics more simply, and gain more confidence in public speaking."

Kamilla Alves
Federal University of Goiás

"Being a CAS Ambassador was a deeply transformative experience for me. The program allowed me to build genuine connections with inspiring people while strengthening my communication and leadership skills in a diverse, international academic environment."

Jennyfer Castro
State University of Campinas

"I find the workshops and training sessions very valuable, especially those focusing on advanced search strategies and real-case research workflows."

Ismi Simpang Anggia
Chung-Ang University