Chemistry Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Events

Register here to attend the 2026 Stoesser Lecture: Stoesser Lecture Registration

The Stoesser Lecture in Chemistry is held every year in honor of Dr. Sylvia Stoesser, an early pioneer for women in chemistry and features an individual that is making outstanding contributions to science outside of academia. The Stoesser Lecture Planning Committee has selected Dr. Stephanie Potisek Lee ('08, Moore), R&D Strategy Leader at Dow, as the speaker for the 2026 Stoesser Lecture in Chemistry. Light refreshments will be provided.

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Bio
Stephanie Potisek Lee, Ph.D. holds the role of R&D Strategy Leader where she supports the planning and implementation of strategic initiatives, the management of the global R&D project portfolio, and technical communications to the Executive Committee and Board of Directors. Dr. Potisek has 15 years of industrial R&D experience, where she has contributed to over 13 patents, received the Edison Award Highlight for Women Behind Innovation, and was honored as an R&D 100 finalist.

This lecture is made possible by support from the Dr. Yulan C. Tong Stoesser Lecture Endowment Fund