Irina Drachuk (sixth in the third row number from the right) took this picture with the ACS  president Tom Barton  (eighth in the first row from the left) after having presented at the 10th Excellence in Graduate Polymer Research Symposium in Dallas, March 16, 2014.

“The purposes of this symposium are to provide recognition to outstanding graduate students in polymer science and engineering, to foster networking and exposure, and to help develop the careers of future leaders in our field.” — ACS Division of Polymer Chemistry