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Dr. David Watson The Watson Research Group uses coordination chemistry, organic chemistry, and linker-assisted assembly to organize nanometerscale entities into composite materials and heterostructures. Current research projects focus on surface chemistry, materials assembly, and interfacial electron-transfer reactivity. University of Buffalo Professor Department of Chemistry Topic: Excited-State Electron Transfer in Quantum Dot Heterostructures * Hosted By: Dr. Gawalt

Dr. Eric Breitung Metropolitan Museum of Art Research Scientist Hosted By: PLU Students * Dr. Breitung helps art conservators preserve the priceless works of art at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art. He studies the ways that various art materials age and degrade, and he consults with the museum's building engineers to produce an environment that helps prevent damage to everything from modern artwork made from polymers to ancient pieces made from metal. His work requires him to use a variety of instruments to perform organic analysis, but he also gives tours to classes and other members of the public. Topic: Keeping the Art from Crumbling: Preventive Art Conservation Science at the Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Dr. Sam Molesworth Pfizer Senior Manager Pharmaceuticals Topic: Insights into the Generic Drug Development Process * Hosted By: Dr. Van Stipdonk

Dr. Dhandapani Venkataraman UMass Amherst Professor Organic and Materials Chemistry The Venkataraman Research Group focuses on catalysis, nanoscale segregated semiconductor morphologies in organic and hybrid photovoltaic cells, chiroptical properties of helical electroactive molecules, proton transport in rigid scaffolds, and hydrogen production through photoelectrocatalysis. Topic: Polymer Nanoparticle Assemblies * Hosted By: Dr. Vaidyanathan

Dr. Rolison’s research involves the design, synthesis, characterization, and application of nano-structured material for rate-critical applications that encompass catalysis, energy storage and conversion, biomolecular composites, porous magnets, and sensors. She has received honors for developing two metaphoric guides for non. S&T: design of multi-functional nano-architectures and the importance of nothing and disorder for high-performance nano-materials. Dr. Debra Rolison ACS Fellow Naval Research Laboratory Physical Chemistry Division * Hosted By: Dr. Aitken Topic: TBA

David Vaccarello received his undergraduate degree from Duquesne University in 2012. Now, his research area is polyolefins. The Coates Research Group’s research in polyolefins focuses on the design of homogeneous polymerization catalysts, and the characterization of the polymer architectures they produces. Cornell University Graduate Student Chemistry and Chemical Biology Topic: A Regiodivergent Approach to the Syntheses of Carbasugars * Hosted By: Dr. Aitken

Dr. Julie Liu Purdue University Associate Professor Chemical Engineering Prof. Liu's research focuses on developing protein-based biomaterials for application in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. Prof. Liu has developed a family of recombinant proteins that incorporate structural repeats to confer mechanical properties and bioactive domains to elicit the desired cell response. To fully utilize these proteins in tissue engineering applications, her research has investigated the relationship between amino acid sequence and subsequent function. Topic: Protein-based Biomaterials for Stem Cell Differentiation and Surgical Adhesive Applications Hosted By: Dr. Gawalt *

Dr. Catherine Oertel Oberlin College Associate Professor Chemistry/Biochemistry Pittcon Lecturer Research in the Oertel lab is in the area of inorganic materials chemistry, with projects focusing on both synthesis of new materials and conservation of historic materials. They synthesize hybrid inorganic network compounds. A second area of research uses methods of materials chemistry to study the causes and mechanisms of corrosion of historic organ pipes. Topic 30 th: Inspired by Corrosion: Synthesis and Crystal Chemistry of Lead Oxide Carboxylates Topic 31 st: Music and Materials: Art and Science of Organ Pipe Metal * Hosted By: Dr. Aitken

Dr. Christine Marsh Chemist/Forensic Examiner Topic: Forensic Analysis of Explosives * Hosted By: PLU Students

Sophia Hayes Washington University in St. Louis Professor Department of Chemistry The Hayes Research Group focuses on the unique combination of optical irradiation with solid-state NMR studies. The goal of their research is a basic understanding of the structure and properties of different types of inorganic systems, including semiconductors and other optically and electronically active materials. Topic: Solid-State NMR of Quadrupolar Nuclei – A Window into Materials Chemistry * Hosted By: Jennifer Glenn

Dr. Irene Mc. Gee Covestro LLC Vice President Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality (HSEQ) Dr. Mc. Gee is responsible for the overall management of the regional HSEQ organization, which includes Product Safety & Regulatory Affairs, Distribution Safety, Worker Safety, Security, HSEQ Management Systems and Customer Complaint Management. She also leads the central testing laboratories for the company. Topic: Safety and Industry Hosted By: Safety Committee *