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Events

Three Month Seminar- Ecem Cilek (Carter/Forbes Groups)

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 12:30pm
Chemistry Building

Three Month Seminar- Clarence Peiris (Martin Group)

Thursday, May 7, 2026 12:30pm
Chemistry Building

"Limonoids as Chemical Tools to Investigate Neurodegenerative Diseases"

Colloquium- Cory Windorff of New Mexico State University

Friday, May 8, 2026 3:30pm
Pappajohn Business Building

"Exploring the Synthesis and Characterization of Hetero- and Homometallic Clusters"

Abstract: Understanding how metals communicate is critical for a fundamental understanding of the elements, as well as pioneering new materials and catalysts. The use of metal clusters also enables the in-depth study of the reduction-oxidation chemistry of these metals. Here, I will focus on the synthesis of hetero- and homometallic non-aqueous clusters featuring f-elements. Through the reaction of a piano stool...

Three Month Seminar- Henry O'Callaghan (Martin Group)

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 10:30am
Chemistry Building

"Photocatalytic Alkylation of Diamondoids via Direct Oxidation/Deprotonation"

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