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4/24/24 at 4:00pm in Chemistry A101
About the Seminar: The manipulation of light near the apex of a metallic nano-tip has enabled single molecule detection, identification, and imaging. The distinct advantages of the so-called tip-enhanced optical nano-spectroscopy/nano-imaging approaches are self-evident: ultra-high spatial resolution (nanometer or better) and the ultimate sensitivity (down to yoctomolar) are both attainable, all while retaining the ability […]
4/25/24 at 4:00pm in Chemistry A101
About the Seminar: Work at the intersection between Physical Chemistry and Virology in our laboratory has recently brought to light a new aspect of the hotly–debated relationship between quantum mechanics and biology, and of the boundary between quantum and classical behavior. Specifically, we have found that some small, icosahedral plant viruses are capable of fostering […]
4/29/24 at 4:00pm in Chemistry A101
About the Seminar: The Golder Research Team utilizes fundamental principles of molecular structure to control synthetic polymer function. Many of society’s greatest advancements spanning health, sanitation, construction, electronics, and transportation have been enabled by the invention and application of plastics. Simultaneously, these materials have created significant concerns about global sustainability, climate impact, and environmental pollution. […]
5/1/24 at 11:00am in Nutrien 135
About the Seminar: Plants play a crucial role in our planet’s ecosystems. They are vital agricultural producers and support the horticultural and pharmaceutical industries. However, the alarming fact is that two-fifths of all plant species face the threat of extinction, putting global biodiversity at a significant risk. To combat this problem, botanical gardens worldwide are […]
5/2/24 at 11:00 am in Virtual
Research has shown that faculty interactions with students in the classroom, laboratory, and advising meetings influence students’ professional socialization, academic performance, and persistence in higher education. In this workshop, faculty will reflect on their current advising and mentoring practice and learn how to develop equity-minded mentoring relationships. Equity-minded mentors 1.) take personal and institutional responsibility […]
Most Recent Past Seminars
4/23/24 at 4:00pm in Chemistry A101
About the Seminar: With the growing demand for electric vehicles, grid-scale batteries, and high-power devices, new high-rate batteries are needed. Currently, graphite is the current commercial level anode material, however graphite can suffer from dendrite formation at high-rates. These dendrites can then short circuit and destroy the battery. Nb16W5O55 emerged as an alternative high-rate anode material […]
4/22/24 at 4:00pm in Chemistry A101
About the Seminar: While the use of small organic molecules as therapeutic agents (drugs) goes back to antiquity, the therapeutic use of peptide drugs is a very recent phenomenon. Approximately 60 peptides have been introduced for clinical use in the past 25 years. 85% of these peptides contain at least one non-proteinogenic amino acid—those outside […]
4/17/24 at 4:00pm in Chemistry A101
The Alumni Speaker Panel and Networking Event will host speakers, Robin Cywar and Samantha Miller, recent alumni of the department, who will speak about their careers and navigating the chemistry world after graduation. There will be a Q&A session included followed by a pizza dinner with the speakers. This is a great opportunity for our […]
4/16/24 at 4:00pm in Chemistry A101
About the Seminar: Catalytic C-H functionalization offers the promise of atom economical introduction of molecular diversity into organic molecules by direct transformation of C-H bonds to C-C, C-N, or C-O bonds. Compared to more traditional approaches that involve functional group manipulations, the direct utilization of C-H bonds in synthesis can minimize chemical steps, economic cost, […]
4/10/24 at 4:00pm in Chemistry A101
About the Seminar: Heart failure (HF) is a leading cause of death worldwide and continues to increase in prevalence as the general population ages. Advances in the healthcare management of heart failure have led to lower morbidity and mortality rates but require accurate diagnostics to guide the process. Current HF diagnostics require expensive equipment, centralized […]
4/4/24 at 4:00pm in Chemistry A101
About the Seminar: The prediction of molecular properties plays a pivotal role in various domains, from drug discovery to materials science. With the advent of machine learning techniques, particularly in the field of cheminformatics, the prediction of properties for small organic molecules has witnessed significant advancements. This talk delves into the diverse machine-learning strategies employed […]
