Events
10 Minute Talks – Graduate Student Research Updates
Seminars are held at 12:15 p.m. on Friday afternoons via Zoom. To be added to the seminar email list, please email chemistry@clarku.edu. We hope that all who are interested will join us. "10 Minute Talks" : Graduate Student Research Updates Wendy Nason & Pramod Mishra
10 Minute Talks – Graduate Student Research Updates
Seminars are held at 12:15 p.m. on Friday afternoons via Zoom. To be added to the seminar email list, please email chemistry@clarku.edu. We hope that all who are interested will join us. "10 Minute Talks" : Graduate Student Research Updates Wendy Nason & Pramod Mishra
Dr. Josh Worch, University of Birmingham (UK) – Materials Science Faculty Search Seminar
Sackler Sciences Center S120Speaker: Dr. Josh Worch, Ph.D. School of Chemistry University of Birmingham (UK) Title: Step-growth polymerization and cis/trans isomerism: Vintage chemistry for next-generation materials Abstract: The stereochemistry within synthetic polymer backbones influences the physical and mechanical properties of the resultant bulk materials. Modern approaches to produce stereocontrolled polymers have relied heavily on chain-growth polymerization methods to […]
Dr. Josh Worch, University of Birmingham (UK) – Materials Science Faculty Search Seminar
Speaker: Dr. Josh Worch, Ph.D. School of Chemistry University of Birmingham (UK) Title: Step-growth polymerization and cis/trans isomerism: Vintage chemistry for next-generation materials Abstract: The stereochemistry within synthetic polymer backbones influences the physical and mechanical properties of the resultant bulk materials. Modern approaches to produce stereocontrolled polymers have relied heavily on chain-growth polymerization methods to […]
Dr. Amymarie Bartholomew, Columbia University – Materials Science Faculty Search Seminar
Sackler Sciences Center S120Speaker: Dr. Amymarie Bartholomew, Ph.D. Department of Chemistry Columbia University Title: Structural foundations of reactivity, nanoscale properties, and photoresponses in inorganic molecules & materials Abstract: Synthetic inorganic chemistry can improve solar energy capture and storage, achieve efficient reactions of small molecules like dinitrogen, and enable next-generation nanotechnology. In each case, understanding the relationship between an […]
Dr. Julio D’Arcy, Washington University at St. Louis – Materials Science Faculty Search Seminar
Sackler Sciences Center S120Speaker: Dr. Julio D'Arcy, Ph.D. Department of Chemistry Washington University at St. Louis Title: Vapor-Phase Synthesis of Organic Semiconductors for Enhancing Energy Storage Applications Abstract: This work explores paths that control interfacial molecular interactions responsible for the formation of conducting polymer nanostructures while pinpointing synergistic mechanisms in oxidative radical polymerization and Fe3+ solution hydrolysis. We […]
Steven Beasley, Clark Graduate Student, Research Proposal – Fall 2021 Seminar Series
Speaker: Steven Beasley BCMB Graduate Student Clark University Title: "Point-of-Care detection of Prostate Cancer Biomarkers" Research Proposal Presentation Abstract: The primary goal of this research proposal is to develop a simple, quick, inexpensive, and accurate Point-of-Care test-strip based assay that uses multiple prostate cancer biomarkers to help Urologists provide better screening and treatment options […]
Dr. Chenfeng Ke, Dartmouth College – Fall 2021 Seminar Series
Speaker: Dr. Chenfeng Ke, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Chemistry Dartmouth College Dr. Chenfeng Ke Research Group Title: "Supramolecular 3D-printing polymers and elastic porous organic crystals" Abstract: Nature long ago solved problems plaguing contemporary chemists with polydispersity and controlled synthesis at the nanoscale. The blueprint of life, DNA, is synthesized with high precision with the aid […]
Dr. Jeffrey Gustafson, San Diego State University – Fall 2021 Seminar Series
Speaker: Dr. Jeffrey Gustafson, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Organic Chemistry San Diego State University Gustafson Group Website Title: "The no spin zone: Atropisomerism as a an inspiration for drug design and new chemistry" Abstract: Atropisomerism is a type of chirality that is ubiquitous but often overlooked in modern drug discovery. In this talk we […]
Dr. Jeff White, Oklahoma State University – Fall 2021 Seminar Series
Speaker: Dr. Jeff White, Ph.D. Professor of Chemical Engineering Oklahoma State University Jeff White's website Title: Multinuclear, Multidimensional, and Multi-field NMR Reveals Complex Site Distributions in Zeolite Catalysts and Concomitant Water Effects Abstract: Zeolites are interesting materials from both practical catalysis applications and fundamental structure-function perspectives. With known uses ranging from cracking, isomerization, and […]