Chemistry & Biochemistry Seminar Series

By Paula Larsen, September 19, 2021

Chemistry Department is pleased to host Chemistry and Biochemistry Seminar Series, Tuesday’s at 12:10 pm CNS 333

Please see Ithaca College Chemistry web page.
https://www.ithaca.edu/academics/school-humanities-and-sciences/chemistry/chemistry-and-biochemistry-seminar-series

Guest Speaker Professor Brett P. Fors Ph.D. of Cornell University will be joining us on Tuesday, September 21st at 12:10 pm will present: 

Development and Applications of New Synthetic Strategies for Polymer Science

Synthetic polymers are of significant importance in all aspects of modern life, and during the last few decades, these materials have facilitated major societal advances. Innovative polymeric materials have the potential to address humankind’s next grand scientific and technological challenges; however, taking advantage of the opportunities presented by these materials requires new methods for gaining precise control of polymer structure and function. To address this challenge, our research group focuses on the development of new synthetic methods and catalyst systems to control polymer architecture, composition, and function to yield next-generation materials. This presentation will detail the development of methods that enable switching of polymerization mechanism and monomer selectivity using external stimuli to control polymer structure and function. Additionally, recent discoveries in our group on controlled radical polymerizations that can be initiated selectively from C-H bonds will be discussed. These new methods enable the streamlined synthesis of polymeric materials with precisely controlled structures.

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations should contact Paula Larsen at plarsen@ithaca.edu or 6072743238. We ask that requests for accommodations be made as soon as possible.