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Polymers (GRS)

Gordon Research Seminar

Creative Chemistry Towards Next-Generation Materials

June 3 - 4, 2023
Chairs and
Mount Holyoke College
50 College Street
South Hadley, Massachusetts, United States
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Conference Description

The Polymers GRS provides a unique forum for young doctoral and post-doctoral researchers to present their work, discuss new methods, cutting edge ideas, and pre-published data, as well as to build collaborative relationships with their peers. Experienced mentors and trainee moderators will facilitate active participation in scientific discussion to allow all attendees to be engaged participants rather than spectators.

As the world faces challenges in sustainability and medicine, creative answers are being explored using chemical problem solving to synthesize next-generation materials. This conference will highlight innovative technologies that polymer scientists are using to address and mitigate these grand challenges.

Related Meeting

This GRS will be held in conjunction with the "Polymers" Gordon Research Conference (GRC). Those interested in attending both meetings must submit an application for the GRC in addition to an application for the GRS. Refer to the associated GRC program page for more information.

Conference Program

Saturday
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Arrival and Check-in
3:30 pm - 3:45 pm
Introductory Comments by GRC Staff / Welcome and Introduction from the Chairs
3:45 pm - 4:30 pm
Keynote Session: A Career in Chemistry: Key Lessons and Discoveries Along the Way
Discussion Leader:
3:45 pm - 3:50 pm
Introduction by Discussion Leader
3:50 pm - 4:20 pm
"Fostering Creative Discoveries in the Field of Polymer Science"
4:20 pm - 4:30 pm
Discussion
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Poster Session
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Dinner
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Polymers Towards Sustainability
Discussion Leader:
7:30 pm - 7:35 pm
Introduction by Discussion Leader
7:35 pm - 7:50 pm
"A Generalized Approach to Activate CO2 for Carbonation Polymerizations and Functional Transformations"
7:50 pm - 7:55 pm
Discussion
7:55 pm - 8:10 pm
"Installation of Isocyanides via a Radical Mechanism Programs Degradable Functionality into Novel Copolymers"
8:10 pm - 8:15 pm
Discussion
8:15 pm - 8:30 pm
"Depolymerization and Upcycling of Lignin-Derived Methacrylate Polymers"
8:30 pm - 8:35 pm
Discussion
8:35 pm - 8:50 pm
"Tunable and Recyclable Polyesters from CO2 and Butadiene"
8:50 pm - 8:55 pm
Discussion
8:55 pm - 9:10 pm
"Catalytic Chemical Recycling of Post-Consumer Polyethylene"
9:10 pm - 9:15 pm
Discussion
9:15 pm - 9:30 pm
General Discussion
Sunday
7:30 am - 8:30 am
Breakfast
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Innovative Synthesis & Next-Generation Materials
Discussion Leader:
9:00 am - 9:05 am
Introduction by Discussion Leader
9:05 am - 9:20 am
"The Storage and Release of DNA using Deconstructable, Hydrophobic Thermoset"
9:20 am - 9:25 am
Discussion
9:25 am - 9:40 am
"Polymer Backbone Editing via the Ireland Claisen and Force-Induced Sigmatropic Rearrangements"
9:40 am - 9:45 am
Discussion
9:45 am - 10:00 am
"Counting and Manipulating Loops in Covalent Adaptable Networks"
10:00 am - 10:05 am
Discussion
10:05 am - 10:20 am
"Imparting Hydrolytic Degradability to Commercial PEG via Direct C–H Functionalization"
10:20 am - 10:25 am
Discussion
10:25 am - 10:40 am
"Controlled Synthesis of a Homopolymer Network Using a Well-Defined Single-Component Diels–Alder Cyclopentadiene Monomer"
10:40 am - 10:45 am
Discussion
10:45 am - 11:00 am
General Discussion
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Poster Session
Coffee will be served in the poster area from 11:00 am - 11:30 am
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Lunch
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Mentorship Component: Careers in Polymer Industry, Academia, and Start-Ups
Discussion Leader:
1:30 pm - 1:40 pm
"Polymer Chemistry at Novartis"
1:40 pm - 1:50 pm
Discussion
1:50 pm - 2:00 pm
"Finding Fulfillment as a Faculty Member"
2:00 pm - 2:10 pm
Discussion
2:10 pm - 2:20 pm
"Navigating Polymer Industry and Start-Ups"
2:20 pm - 2:30 pm
Discussion
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Evaluation Period
Complete the GRS Evaluation Forms; Election of Future Chair(s)
3:00 pm
Seminar Concludes

Contributors

Air Force Office of Scientific Research
University of Minnesota - NSF Center for Sustainable Polymers
Milliken & Company
Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation
Nanite Bio

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