Past Events

Allie Roth - Final Defense

Final defense for Allie Roth

Title: Synthesis and Optical Characterization of Chalcogenide and Chalcohalide Semiconductors

Group: Dr. Vela

In-person defense

Johna Leddy - "Magnetoelectrocatalysis"

Johna Leddy

University of Iowa

Hosted by: Robbyn Anand

Analytical Seminar

Abstract:

Massimo Olivucci - "From photon to neuron: the molecular mechanism of the primary event in vision"

Massimo Olivucci

Bowling Green University

Hosted by: Vincenzo Venditti

Organic Seminar

Abstract:

Mark Tuckerman - "Molecular crystals, machine learning, and math: New paradigms for predicting structure and phase behavior in solid materials"

Dr. Mark Tuckerman

New York University

Hosted by: Dr. Davit Potoyan

**Physical Seminar**

Abstract:

S. Joshua Swamidass - "Using Artificial Intelligence to Model Bioactivation"

Dr. S Joshua Swamidass

Washington University in St. Louis

Hosted by: GSLC

**Analytical Seminar**

Abstract:

Robert Messinger - Molecular-Level Elucidation of Ionic & Electronic Charge Storage Mechanisms in Rechargeable Aluminum Batteries

Robert Messinger

University of Arizona

Hosted by: Frederic Perras

Physical Seminar

Abstract

Mike Taylor - "Optochemical Reactions for Manipulating and Understanding Biological Matter"

Michael T. Taylor

University of Arizona, Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry

Hosted By: Dr. Brett VanVeller

Organic Seminar

Foroogh Bahrami - Final Defense

Final defense for Foroogh Bahrami

Title: Molecularly Imprinted Nanoparticles to Mimic Natural Enzymes for Substrate-Selective Catalysis

Group: Dr. Zhao

In-person defense

Zachery Crandall - Final Defense

Final defense for Zachery Crandall

Title: TBD

Group: Dr. Windus

Virtual

Link: TBD

Austin Moore - Final Defense

Final defense for Austin Moore

Title: Transition Metal-Catalyzed Difunctionalization Reactions of Unactivated Pi Systems

Group: Dr. Stanley

Hybrid

Alexander Volkov - Final Defense

Final defense for Alexander Volkov

Title: Unlocking the Potential of Post-Synthetic Modifications in Covalent Organic Frameworks via the Ugi Reaction

Group: Dr. Stanley, Dr. Huang

Hybrid

Seminar: Jianhan Chen - "Towards accurate simulation of coupling between protein secondary structure and phase separation"

Dr. Jianhan Chen

University of Massachusetts, Amherst

Hosted by: Dr. Davit Potoyan

Seminar: James Checco - "Unraveling the signaling mechanisms of endogenous cell-cell signaling peptides"

James Checco

Assistant Professor of Chemistry

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Fall Break - NO seminars

Seminar: Dominique Frueh - "Structural dynamics as protein nervous systems in peptide synthetases; Why and how to do NMR of large assemblies"

Dr. Dominique Frueh

John Hopkins University School of Medicine

Hosted by: Dr. Vincenzo Venditti

Seminar: Morteza Mahmoudi - "Academic Bullying 101"

Abstract: 

Academic bullying is a violation of human rights in an academic setting. Academic bullying is a serious, yet unresolved, issue that not only affects targets (e.g. students, postdocs and faculties of various ranks) but also the people around them and even the scientific community and integrity as a whole. There is often staunch defence and protection of harassers, mainly because of the federal grant, industry and foundation funding that is usually drawn in by the harassers. This talk will cover the root causes of academic bullying, its side effects, and possible solutions to address this  long overdue academic issue.