How Understanding Reaction Mechanisms Transforms Approaches to Solving Challenges in the 21st Century

Metals are used in a variety of chemical processes, ranging from the production of new materials, polymers, pharmaceuticals, and new sources of energy to enzymatic reactions. Mechanistic inorganic chemists use a variety of techniques to determine how these reactions take place. This knowledge provides the foundation for cleaner (‘greener’) manufacturing processes and fuels, new materials, and a better understanding of biological processes. The 2023 Inorganic Reaction Mechanisms Gordon Conference will cover the spectrum of activities in mechanistic inorganic chemistry, including new mechanistic techniques.

The program will feature leading scientists from across the field of inorganic chemistry (broadly defined) and will also feature poster sessions open to all attendees. An opportunity will be provided for selected poster presenters to give short oral presentations about their work. Students, postdocs, and other early-career scientists are highly encouraged to participate and submit posters; they are welcomed to the Gordon Research Seminar (GRS) on Inorganic Reaction Mechanisms to start out the week in a student-centered environment.