June 5–8, 2024
Call for Papers: Middle Atlantic Regional Meeting (MARM)
State College, PA
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Advances in Computational and Theoretical ChemistryComputation continues to play an increasingly central role in science, as clearly illustrated by the rapidly growing power and prominence of artificial intelligence and machine learning in m… Read More
Computation continues to play an increasingly central role in science, as clearly illustrated by the rapidly growing power and prominence of artificial intelligence and machine learning in modern technologies. Computation and theory now provide an invaluable complement to experiment in all areas of chemistry, ranging from analytical and biological chemistry to materials and organic chemistry. This symposium will highlight recent advances that expand the efficiency, scope, and accuracy of computational methods for classical and quantum simulations. The symposium will also spotlight the development of new theories that provide insight into experimental measurements in biological and materials chemistry. In particular, we anticipate that the symposium will discuss recent methods and insights in emerging areas, such as machine learning, quantum information science, nonequilibrium active matter, and topological materials, as well as in more traditional areas, such as biochemistry, polymeric materials, interfacial science, and spectroscopy.
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Advancing Analytical EducationThe ACS website (https://www.acs.org/careers/chemical-sciences/areas/analytical-chemistry.html) describes analytical chemistry as ‘the art and science of determining what matter is and how m… Read More
The ACS website (https://www.acs.org/careers/chemical-sciences/areas/analytical-chemistry.html) describes analytical chemistry as ‘the art and science of determining what matter is and how much of it exists’, a description that covers a lot of territory. Analytical chemistry is fundamental to many fields, including environmental, forensics, pharmaceuticals, food chemistry, art conservation, etc. The list goes on. The education needed is diverse, and can differ with differing specializations, differing techniques, differing instrumentation, differing regulatory environments. What, then, is the best undergraduate curriculum to develop current and future analytical chemists? What are the needs for graduate and professional development? This symposium looks at opportunities in analytical chemistry, and the educational innovations needed to meet the academic, industrial, and regulatory challenges.
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Advancing and Designing Polymer Materials through Chemistry and EngineeringPolymer materials are critical in numerous technologies such as biomedical, energy harvesting, telecommunication, textiles, and robotics. Interdisciplinary collaborations that harness new ch… Read More
Polymer materials are critical in numerous technologies such as biomedical, energy harvesting, telecommunication, textiles, and robotics. Interdisciplinary collaborations that harness new chemical methods and predictive models for polymer molecular design and processing are necessary to continue scientific advances in polymer materials. The goal of this symposium is to bring researchers together from different research areas and disciplines in the mid-Atlantic region to highlight recent advances in polymer science and engineering. Areas of interest include new polymerization and functionalization strategies, polymer materials from sustainable sources, polymer recycling and upcycling, synthetic biomaterials and biopolymers, hierarchical structure control, and computer simulation and modeling.
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Type: Oral and Poster | Invited: N | Organizers: |
Sponsor:
PMSE |
AI and Computational Research in ChemistryA celebration of simulation, big data, high-performance computing, and artificial intelligence in the field of chemistry. |
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Analytical Chemistry General Session |
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Atmospheric ChemistryAtmospheric chemistry is the study of the transformations of gas and particle phase species in the atmosphere and the impact of these transformations on atmospheric processes such as radiati… Read More
Atmospheric chemistry is the study of the transformations of gas and particle phase species in the atmosphere and the impact of these transformations on atmospheric processes such as radiative forcing, cloud formation, reactive chemistry, etc. Such research has application to understanding the climate, air pollution, disease transmission, etc. This symposium will cover diverse topics from the field of atmospheric chemistry, broadly defined.
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Bioinorganic Model SystemsThis symposium focuses on inorganic complexes or materials studied within the context of bioinorganic chemistry. The unifying theme is the application of inorganic model systems to deepen ou… Read More
This symposium focuses on inorganic complexes or materials studied within the context of bioinorganic chemistry. The unifying theme is the application of inorganic model systems to deepen our understanding of the structure, function, and/or spectroscopic features of metal ions within biomolecules.
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Biological Chemistry General Session |
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Biomaterials in Wound HealingWounds require a variety of interventions to address a complex network of signals and processes happening at once. The wound needs to be clean, it needs nutrients to fuel the healing process… Read More
Wounds require a variety of interventions to address a complex network of signals and processes happening at once. The wound needs to be clean, it needs nutrients to fuel the healing process, it needs metabolic signals to communicate to local cells to begin dividing and repairing the damage, and more. A variety of complications exist that interfere with the healing process including poor circulation or microbial infections that can rob the body of nutrients or produce metabolites that send the wrong signals. Biomaterials are beginning to play a large role in this process due to their diversity and functionalization allowing them to directly take part in the wound healing process or recruit growth or healing factors to the site. Similarly, they can inhibit microbial pathogens from colonizing the wound itself. In this symposium, we seek to highlight current advances in that field and explore the ways chemistry is being applied. We are looking to recruit a diverse group of speakers who cover all fields of chemistry and can help us decode how to treat wounds and highlight current work creating new interventions and applications to speed up the process or make patient outcomes better.
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Celebrating Discovery General PostersWe invite poster submissions from researchers at all career stages in chemistry, biochemistry, and materials science |
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Chemical Analysis of BeerManipulating only water, hops, grains, and yeast creates a wide variety of beer styles and flavors. Beer brewing involves myriad chemical processes to ultimately produce a complex and alluri… Read More
Manipulating only water, hops, grains, and yeast creates a wide variety of beer styles and flavors. Beer brewing involves myriad chemical processes to ultimately produce a complex and alluring mixture. Chemical analysis is needed during the growth of the raw ingredients through the sometimes long shelf-life of the product. This symposium covers many aspects of the brewing process from flavor to production with both academics and industry professionals.
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Chemistry of MaterialsSymposium focused on innovations in the synthesis and characterization of inorganic solids. Topics will include (but are not limited to) exploratory synthesis, crystal growth, new materials … Read More
Symposium focused on innovations in the synthesis and characterization of inorganic solids. Topics will include (but are not limited to) exploratory synthesis, crystal growth, new materials discovery, structure-property relationships in solids, synthesis of colloidal nanomaterials, porous materials, and crystalline hybrid materials.
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Computational Chemistry in the ClassroomComputational chemistry is becoming an increasingly important aspect of chemical education, but instructors often find it difficult to incorporate computation into the existing chemistry cur… Read More
Computational chemistry is becoming an increasingly important aspect of chemical education, but instructors often find it difficult to incorporate computation into the existing chemistry curriculum. This symposium is focused on examples of how computational chemistry has been implemented in both the classroom and the laboratory. Talks highlighting computational chemistry integration across the chemistry curriculum are particularly encouraged.
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Cope Scholar SymposiumThe Cope Scholar Symposium will honor Professor Thomas Lectka, a 2024 Cope Scholar, as our keynote speaker. The symposium celebrates his contributions to catalytic reactions, for bedrock de… Read More
The Cope Scholar Symposium will honor Professor Thomas Lectka, a 2024 Cope Scholar, as our keynote speaker. The symposium celebrates his contributions to catalytic reactions, for bedrock descriptions of catalytic mechanisms, and for the creative study of nonnatural products and their close interactions. Through a series of presentations and discussions, attendees will explore the latest developments in organic synthesis, catalysis, and methodology, showcasing the innovative work of emerging and established researchers.
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Emerging Investigators in Organic and Inorganic ChemistryThis symposium will highlight early career investigators in the fields of organic and inorganic chemistry, broadly defined, from a diverse array of institutions within the Mid-Atlantic regio… Read More
This symposium will highlight early career investigators in the fields of organic and inorganic chemistry, broadly defined, from a diverse array of institutions within the Mid-Atlantic region.
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Imaging Probe and Chemical Tool Development in Chemical Biology"Over the past decades, monitoring biomolecules with suitable imaging agents and chemical tools at the cellular, subcellular level, or even molecular level in living systems, has rapidly gro… Read More
"Over the past decades, monitoring biomolecules with suitable imaging agents and chemical tools at the cellular, subcellular level, or even molecular level in living systems, has rapidly grown in the field of chemical biology and biomedical sciences. Designing and choosing the “best fitting imaging probe” is crucial because successful labeling highly depends on some critical parameters such as specificity, selectivity and biocompatibility for targeting locations in complex cellular systems. Therefore, developing new imaging probe toolsets should provide precisely tuned reagents for manipulating bonds in distinct environments, which allows us to visualize them in vitro and in vivo. This symposium will broadly highlight and discuss the new developments and strategies on imaging probes, diagnostic tools and the applications in biomedical sciences. Major goals of our symposium will be:
1) to explore new strategies for molecular imaging probe or imaging agent developments:
2) to discuss the possible translation of new imaging probes from bench-to-bedside for the biomarker-specific diagnosis and individualized management of diseases.
3) to bring the next generation of chemical tool and imaging probe chemists together.
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Industry Contributions and the Impacts in Their Respective FieldsIndustry scientists discuss their work on innovative ideas and solutions. Presentations included products, technologies, methods, and techniques developed to accelerate the work of scientist… Read More
Industry scientists discuss their work on innovative ideas and solutions. Presentations included products, technologies, methods, and techniques developed to accelerate the work of scientists in the fields of technology, environmental, food, diagnostics, and research.
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Sponsor:
Restek |
Innovations in Environmental ChemistryThis symposium is accepting abstracts for research and innovations in the area of environmental chemistry. Content may include remediation of environmental contaminants, emerging environment… Read More
This symposium is accepting abstracts for research and innovations in the area of environmental chemistry. Content may include remediation of environmental contaminants, emerging environmental threats, fate and transport of pollutants, water and atmospheric chemistry, green chemistry, environmental catalysis, as well as renewable and sustainable energy research. Presentations which address environmental justice or education for the public and youth about environmental chemistry and climate change will also be considered.
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Type: Oral | Invited: N | Organizers: |
Sponsor:
ENVR |
Inorganic Coordination Chemistry and CatalysisContributors to this symposium will describe research advances in the areas of inorganic coordination chemistry and the application of inorganic chemistry to the field of catalysis. |
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Nucleic Acids MetabolismNucleic acids are the chemical carriers of an organism's genetic information and also serve many non-genetic roles that are central to cell viability, homeostasis, and proliferation. This sy… Read More
Nucleic acids are the chemical carriers of an organism's genetic information and also serve many non-genetic roles that are central to cell viability, homeostasis, and proliferation. This symposium will focus on the chemical reactions by which nucleic acids (DNA and/or RNA) are modified, degraded, replicated, or repaired, highlighting ground-breaking research in the fields of DNA replication, DNA repair, Transcription, Translation, and Epigenetics.
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Protein DegradationTo maintain cellular homeostasis, proteins are readily degraded through the proteasome or lysosome. The biochemical and cellular mechanisms that drive these degradative processes have broadl… Read More
To maintain cellular homeostasis, proteins are readily degraded through the proteasome or lysosome. The biochemical and cellular mechanisms that drive these degradative processes have broadly been studied and have enabled the development of new therapeutic strategies for human disease. As exemplified by the PROteolysis Targeting Chimeras (PROTACS) technology, small molecules have been designed to target protein drivers of disease and induce their degradation through the recruitment of degradative machinery. Since then, other approaches, such as molecular glues, monomeric degraders, and lysosome-targeting chimeras (LYTACS), have emerged to further contribute to this new wave of therapeutics. In this symposium, we will explore the advancements in understanding the biochemical mechanisms of protein degradation as well as discuss new developments using those mechanisms to design and develop new small molecule-directed protein degraders.
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Public Relations & Communications Committee Symposium on Communicating ScienceIt is challenging to communicate chemistry to diverse audiences in a way that is concise, accurate, understandable and engaging. The ACS Committee on Public Relations and Communications (CPR… Read More
It is challenging to communicate chemistry to diverse audiences in a way that is concise, accurate, understandable and engaging. The ACS Committee on Public Relations and Communications (CPRC) recently compiled resources that are handy tools for communicating chemistry and the value of the chemical sciences. The collection covers a range of formats including videos directly accessible through the Society’s website. This symposium is an opportunity to hear about how fellow scientists are deploying resources such as the ACS collection to convey enthusiasm for chemistry and closely related sciences to diverse audiences within and outside of chemistry. Submissions for live, oral presentations will be considered for inclusion in this symposium.
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CPRC |
Recent Progress in the Total Synthesis of Natural ProductsThe total synthesis of natural products continues to occupy a central role within the field of organic chemistry. Natural products often inspire new advances in synthetic methodology and pro… Read More
The total synthesis of natural products continues to occupy a central role within the field of organic chemistry. Natural products often inspire new advances in synthetic methodology and provide structurally unique scaffolds for pharmaceutical develop. This symposium will provide a broad overview of recent developments within the field of natural product total synthesis, including new methods for carbon–carbon bond formation, preparation of heterocycles, stereochemical control, and investigations of biological activity.
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Redrawing the Molecular Landscape: Fusing the Computational Renaissance with Experimental Frontiers in Structural BiologyThis symposium aims to converge the cutting-edge advancements in computational methodologies with the groundbreaking experimental frontiers which are currently revolutionizing our understand… Read More
This symposium aims to converge the cutting-edge advancements in computational methodologies with the groundbreaking experimental frontiers which are currently revolutionizing our understanding of the intricacies surrounding the structure and function of biomolecules. The event will serve as a platform for interdisciplinary dialogue, fostering collaboration between computational and experimental chemists seeking a holistic point of view for where the field stands and its future trajectory.
We seek speakers who are pioneering innovative approaches in structural biology, leveraging computational tools, machine learning, and AI-driven techniques to elucidate complex molecular structures and dynamics. Additionally, we encourage experts who are pushing the boundaries of experimental methodologies, including cryo-electron microscopy, X-ray crystallography, NMR spectroscopy, and emerging technologies, to unravel the intricacies of biological macromolecules.
Prospective speakers are invited to present their groundbreaking research, share insights into novel methodologies, and provoke discussions on the integration of computational renaissance with experimental frontiers in unraveling the mysteries of molecular structures.
Join us in this symposium as we embark on a journey to reshape the molecular landscape, bridging the gap between computational prowess and experimental innovation to advance the frontiers of structural biology.
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Spectroscopy at InterfacesNonlinear optical spectroscopy is a powerful tool for elucidating the structure and dynamics of chemical, materials and biological interfaces. The field has witnessed tremendous growth over … Read More
Nonlinear optical spectroscopy is a powerful tool for elucidating the structure and dynamics of chemical, materials and biological interfaces. The field has witnessed tremendous growth over the past few years, achieving broader spectral range, higher spatial resolution, and enhanced detection of weak signals by the implementation of new light sources, new polarization schemes, and coupling with microscopy. These technical innovations have broadened and deepened our understanding of the photochemistry, phase transitions, and interfacial chemistry of a wide range of systems and their functions on the nanoscale across many degrees of freedom. This symposium aims to bring together experimentalists and theoreticians in the Mid-Atlantic region to discuss work at the forefront of both methodology development and application of nonlinear spectroscopy and microscopy for understanding the spatiotemporal dynamics of molecular, biological, and materials systems.
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Sponsor:
COLL |
Structure and Dynamics of Electrolyte SolutionsElectrolyte solutions are of central to many aspects of environmental and biological processes, and they are key components in a variety of energy storage applications and industrial process… Read More
Electrolyte solutions are of central to many aspects of environmental and biological processes, and they are key components in a variety of energy storage applications and industrial processes. This symposium will feature recent research focused on understanding the structure and intermolecular interactions in electrolyte solutions that give rise to their equilibrium and dynamical properties in the bulk and at interfaces. The types of electrolytes currently studied range from simple ionic solutions, to concentrated water-in-salt systems, ionic liquids, deep eutectic solvents, and complex polyelectrolyte coacervate mixtures. The symposium will bring together experimental, computational, and theoretical researchers in order to foster discussion between different communities and present a diverse set of perspectives on this important class of materials.
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Student Outreach ShowcaseThe "Student Outreach Showcase" symposium provides a platform for students at all levels of chemistry education to share their outreach initiatives within their local communities. These pres… Read More
The "Student Outreach Showcase" symposium provides a platform for students at all levels of chemistry education to share their outreach initiatives within their local communities. These presentations will highlight the diverse range of outreach activities students are undertaking to spark interest and enthusiasm for chemistry. Attendees will gain insights into the innovative and inspiring ways in which students are promoting the importance of chemistry in everyday life.
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Superb Educational Teams; the Conjunction of Learning Assistants, Peer Mentors, Teaching Assistants, and InstructorsAn educational team is a group of teachers that work together to guide students toward mastery of a subject. Often it is some combination of instructors, professors, teaching assistants, lea… Read More
An educational team is a group of teachers that work together to guide students toward mastery of a subject. Often it is some combination of instructors, professors, teaching assistants, learning assistants, and peer mentors. Team members have different levels of expertise and experience and fill different roles on the team. This symposium will highlight best practices in teaching and learning using an educational team approach, including team training, mentorship, facilitation of student learning, student motivation, classroom climate and environment, active and engaged classrooms, group learning, and professional development of team members.
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Synthetic Organic ChemistryThis symposium highlights recent developments in the synthesis of organic compounds. Abstracts outlining the development and/or application of new methods, catalysts, and reagents, new strat… Read More
This symposium highlights recent developments in the synthesis of organic compounds. Abstracts outlining the development and/or application of new methods, catalysts, and reagents, new strategies toward complex molecules, and related research topics will be considered.
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Transforming ChemEd: Innovation in Teaching and LearningThis symposium serves as a dynamic platform to highlight the ways in which innovative teaching and learning methods are integrated into diverse branches of chemistry. It aims to go beyond tr… Read More
This symposium serves as a dynamic platform to highlight the ways in which innovative teaching and learning methods are integrated into diverse branches of chemistry. It aims to go beyond traditional boundaries, fostering an inclusive space for educators to collaboratively share insights and best practices that cultivate an environment of novel learning experiences. The symposium welcomes a comprehensive array of talks, spanning from innovative pedagogical and assessment strategies to course development, and from enhancing student engagement to broader educational considerations.
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