Uploaded September 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Alán Aspuru-Guzik, Ph.D., embraces the messiness of discovery. He describes it as hacking his way through a jungle, with fellow scientists at his side. Because of his dedication to lifelong learning, he’s expanding the boundaries of chemistry through his interdisciplinary research.
Aspuru-Guzik is a Professor of Chemistry and Computer Science at the University of Toronto, where he explores the ways that quantum computing and machine learning can accelerate progress toward new, futuristic materials.
Did you know ACS turns 150 in 2026? This video is part of a yearlong series shaped by the American Chemical Society’s (ACS) enduring core values — passion for science, inclusion and belonging, lifelong learning, and sustainability — celebrating ACS’ 150th anniversary and featuring ACS members from around the world. Learn more at acs.org/150.
#ACS150 #chemistry #science #discovery #learning
Video credits:
Written, filmed, and produced by Think Out Loud Productions
Executive produced by Matthew Radcliff
Music credits:
“13” by Pryces (MusicVine)
“Sadness In The Air” by Monument Music (MusicVine)
“Hidden Patterns” by Vocalista (MusicVine)
“Algorithm” by Sky Gienger (MusicVine)
“Where It All Begins” by Adi Goldstein (MusicVine)
Produced by the American Chemical Society (ACS), one of the world’s largest scientific societies. ACS is a global leader in providing access to chemistry-related information and research through its multiple databases, peer-reviewed journals and scientific conferences.
Join the #AmericanChemicalSociety! bit.ly/Join_ACS
Alán Aspuru-Guzik, Ph.D., embraces the messiness of discovery. He describes it as hacking his way through a jungle, with fellow scientists at his side. Because of his dedication to lifelong learning, he’s expanding the boundaries of chemistry through his interdisciplinary research.
Aspuru-Guzik is a Professor of Chemistry and Computer Science at the University of Toronto, where he explores the ways that quantum computing and machine learning can accelerate progress toward new, futuristic materials.
Did you know ACS turns 150 in 2026? This video is part of a yearlong series shaped by the American Chemical Society’s (ACS) enduring core values — passion for science, inclusion and belonging, lifelong learning, and sustainability — celebrating ACS’ 150th anniversary and featuring ACS members from around the world. Learn more at acs.org/150.
#ACS150 #chemistry #science #discovery #learning
Video credits:
Written, filmed, and produced by Think Out Loud Productions
Executive produced by Matthew Radcliff
Music credits:
“13” by Pryces (MusicVine)
“Sadness In The Air” by Monument Music (MusicVine)
“Hidden Patterns” by Vocalista (MusicVine)
“Algorithm” by Sky Gienger (MusicVine)
“Where It All Begins” by Adi Goldstein (MusicVine)
Produced by the American Chemical Society (ACS), one of the world’s largest scientific societies. ACS is a global leader in providing access to chemistry-related information and research through its multiple databases, peer-reviewed journals and scientific conferences.
Join the #AmericanChemicalSociety! bit.ly/Join_ACS
