From Neural Interfaces to Computing Paradigms

Abstract: Interest in Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs) has surged in recent years due to their remarkable versatility in addressing a wide range of complex problems. Today, ANNs are predominantly implemented on electronic platforms. While very-large-scale ANN models have been developed that surpass human performance in specific tasks, they do so at the cost of long training times and significant power consumption.

The Editor’s Role in Publishing at Chem and Some Advice for Scientific Writing

Abstract: Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes when you submit a manuscript to a journal? Dr. Gillian Hatzis, a Scientific Editor at Chem, will discuss publishing at Cell Press, her editorial process for handling submitted works, give some advice on how to write more effectively for any audience, and share how she began her career as an editor.

Universal Scaling of Phase Diagrams of Polymer Solutions

Learning from Lab Accidents and the Principles of Safe Research

Every laboratory researcher must continuously address a key question: What makes the laboratory safe and how can safety outcomes be improved? Laboratory safety is a clear and common goal whether one is a researcher, supervisor, principal investigator or EH&S professional, but the approaches vary. This presentation will examine actions by researchers that improve safety and reduce accidents in laboratories. Recent cases of laboratory accidents in universities will be discussed in the context of ten principles of safe research that can serve as a guide for planning safer experiments.

Insights into the role of complex oxides in nuclear energy applications

The ongoing decarbonization efforts in the United States require a combination of various energy technologies with a low carbon foot print, including nuclear energy. A summary of recent progress in nuclear materials chemistry involved in the synthesis and performance of advanced nuclear fuels, as well as their disposal to increase the safety and efficiency of the nuclear energy sector will be presented.

Total synthesis of the anticancer natural products salarin C and eleutherobin

From Molecules to Materials: Precursor Design for the Inkjet Printing of Conductive Metal

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Copper-Main Group Element Bonds: From Form to Function

Abstract: Inclusion of “inorganic” p-block elements in functional materials and molecules has profound potential to significantly influence their properties. Despite the promise presented by these inclusions, methods to synthesise main group centred molecules are underdeveloped relative to their more carbon-centric cousins.

Improving Organic Synthesis with Light

Bristol Myers Squibb Symposium in Synthetic Organic Chemistry

BMS Symposium: 2:00 - 3:40 PM

Reception: 3:40 - 4:00 PM

BMS Lecture: 4:00 - 5:00 PM

Speakers:

Griffin Barnes, Vanderwal group: "A Synthesis of Alstonlarsine A via Alstolucines B and F Demonstrates the Chemical Feasibility of a Proposed Biogenesis"

Xintong Hou, Dong group: "Creative routes to unnatural amino acids, chiral phosphines, and nitrogen-heterocycles"

Dr. Thomas La Cruz, Bristol Myers Squibb: "A Small Molecule Process Development Story"

UCI Department of Chemistry

Special Seminar