Department of Chemistry Colloquium - Anastasia Alexandrova, UCLA
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM, Evanston
Hosted by Franz Geiger For more information, please contact: ana.camino@northwestern.edu
Monica Olvera de la Cruz bridges theoretical and experimental science through chemical simulations, combining physics, biology, and chemistry. Recently featured in Chemical & Engineering News' series The Revolutión, she is celebrated for her impactful contributions as a chemist with Latin American roots.
Northwestern’s Center for Molecular Quantum Transduction, led by Michael R. Wasielewski, has been awarded funding through the Department of Energy’s Energy Frontier Research Center (EFRC) program. This support will further CMQT’s groundbreaking work in quantum transduction, advancing the understanding of information exchange between quantum systems.
Vinayak Dravid and fellow researchers observed — in real time and at the molecular scale — hydrogen and oxygen atoms merging to form tiny, nanoscale bubbles of water. This breakthrough was part of a new Northwestern study, where scientists aimed to understand how palladium, a rare metallic element, catalyzes the gaseous reaction that generates water. By observing the reaction at the nanoscale, the team gained insights into the process and even discovered new strategies to accelerate it.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM, Evanston
Hosted by Franz Geiger For more information, please contact: ana.camino@northwestern.edu
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM, Evanston
Details to come
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM, Evanston
Department of Chemistry Faculty Seminars
The faculty, students, alumni, and staff who comprise our department are dedicated to outstanding research and scholarship.
As the new chair of our department, I am honored by the trust that my colleagues, the Dean, and the Provost have placed in me. Stepping into this role is both a privilege and a responsibility, and I am eager to build on the strong foundation laid by my predecessors. Our department holds immense potential, and I am excited to embark on this journey with all of you.
This academic year promises to be one of growth, collaboration, and innovation. Our department is poised to make significant strides in research, teaching, and community engagement. This newsletter features exciting research findings from our colleagues' groups, highlighting the cutting-edge work that continues to elevate our department's reputation. These achievements are a testament to the dedication and creativity of our faculty, students, postdocs, visitors, and staff, inspiring us all to push the boundaries of knowledge.
Thank you for your dedication to our department. I look forward to working together to achieve great things this year and beyond.
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