Happening @ Michigan

Gomberg Lecture with Xiaoyang Zhu "Exciton Sensing of Correlated Electrons, Spins, and Dipoles"

Xiaoyang Zhu (Columbia University)

Correlation plays a central role in emergent phenomena, such as quantum ground states and collective excitations. Here, I will discuss what...

Radical and Bioinspired Approaches in Main Group and Transition Metal Catalysis

Neal Mankad (University of Illinois-Chicago)

The advancement of non-precious metal catalysis depends critically on discovering new reaction pathways and harnessing unusual oxidation...

2026 Ford Motor Company Distinguished Lecture in Physics | Organic Semiconductors – From OLED displays to new applications

Richard Friend, Professor of Physics (Cavendish Laboratory, University of Cambridge)

Lecture Abstract: Organic molecules with semiconducting properties are now used as the light-emitting diodes, LEDs, in organic LEDdisplays....

Quantum Research Institute | Learning from Quantum Experiments via Structured Signal Processing

Yulong Dong, University of Michigan

In-Person: West Hall 411...

Steering spin–valley polarizations through phonons and photons

Roel Tempelaar (Northwestern)

Control of spin and valley polarizations opens opportunities for spintronic and quantum information applications. Monolayer transition-metal...

Sabrina Nobrega Carneiro - Dissertation Defense

Exploring Applications of Aminocyclopropenium Ions in Organic Synthesis

Please join Sabrina Nobrega Carneiro for their dissertation defense titled "Exploring Applications of Aminocyclopropenium Ions in...

CommUNITY Seminar with Sylvia Hurtado

Sylvia Hurtado (UCLA)

Title & Abstract TBD

Design of 3d Metal Complexes for Cooperative Catalysis & Mechanistic Insight

Rose Kennedy (Rochester University)

Over the past 4 decades, transition-metal-catalyzed cross-coupling and olefin functionalization reactions have transformed the discovery and...

Precision Synthesis and Deterministic Placement of Quantum Dots for Quantum Light Technologies

Brandi Cossairt (University of Washington)

Realizing scalable quantum light technologies requires both atomically precise nanocrystal synthesis and deterministic single-particle...

Thriving in STEM | Chemistry Majors & Mocktails

American Chemical Society, Department of Chemistry, Science Learning Center

Connect with current students majoring in Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Biomolecular Science.  Engage with your peers to learn about their...

Junko Yano Seminar

Junko Yano (Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory)

Title & Abstract TBD

Gomberg Lecture with Connie Lu "Synergizing p- and d-Block Elements for Catalysis"

Connie Lu (University of Bonn)

Many challenging chemical reactions require precious metal catalysts to proceed. Our research group develops main-group metalloligands...

Quantum Research Institute | Have we seen a demonstration of experimental quantum advantage?

Bill Fefferman (University of Chicago)

In-Person: Michigan Memorial Phoenix Project, 2301 Bonisteel Blvd, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA, PML2000...

Xin Yan Seminar

Xin Yan (Texas A&M)

Title & Abstract TBD

Willard Lecture: Chemistry and Impacts of Environmental Interfaces: A Focus on Atmospheric Aerosols

Vicki Grassian (UC San Diego)

Chemistry provides the underlying mechanisms for understanding the impacts of surfaces in the environment. These environmental interfaces...

Catalysts for Change: Cultivating a Culture for Chemistry Graduate Student Success

Josie Nardo (Ohio State University)

This project investigates how departmental culture shapes chemistry graduate students’ belonging, development, and access to opportunity....

Megan Jackson Seminar

Megan Jackson (UNC, Chapel Hill)

Title & Abstract TBD

CommUNITY Seminar with Molly Atkinson "Supporting Neurodiversity in Undergraduate Chemistry Education"

Molly Atkinson (University of North Texas)

Neurodiversity describes the limitless neurological variations among humans, with examples including Attention Deficit Hyperactivity...

Synthesis, Structure and Applications of Highly Microporous Organic Materials

James Bour (Wayne State University)

Porous organic polymers represent a rare class of materials that combine high internal surface area with broad-spectrum chemical stability....

Quantum Research Institute | Quantum Spin-Mechanics with Color Centers in Diamond: A Potential Platform for Quantum Computing

Hailin Wang (University of Oregon)

In-Person: West Hall 411...

Nanoelectrochemistry for Multi-Dimensional Bioanalysis

Mei Shen (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign)

Nanoscale in-vivo studies on the signaling of a broad range of neurotransmitters are essential to understand brain functions and diseases....

Undergraduate Research Symposium

Interested in presenting your research? The Undergraduate Research Symposium is an accessible, multidisciplinary research forum for all...

Laura Dassama Seminar

Laura Dassama (Stanford University)

Title & Abstract TBD

Gregory Robinson Seminar

Gregory Robinson (University of Georgia)

Title & Abstract TBD

Suzanne Blum Seminar

Suzanne Blum (UC Irvine)

Title & Abstract TBD

Cody Ross Pitts Seminar

Cody Ross Pitts (UC Davis)

Title & Abstract TBD

Agilent Symposium

John McLean (Vanderbilt) and Howard Fairbrother (Johns Hopkins)

Title & Abstract TBD