Conference Description
The Inorganic Reaction Mechanisms 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.
The 2025 Inorganic Reaction Mechanisms (IRM) GRS will feature next-generation approaches and recent advancements in the investigation of reaction mechanisms across diverse domains such as bioinorganic, organometallic, and heterogeneous chemistry. Presentations from interdisciplinary speakers will showcase how innovations in mechanistic analysis facilitate breakthroughs in reaction design, address grand challenges in energy and sustainability, and provide a fresh perspective on fundamental concepts in inorganic chemistry. The IRM GRS will foster collaborative discussion between the participants and leaders from academia, national laboratories, and industry through mentorship and career development programs. Ultimately, the IRM GRS will cultivate enduring connections among participants and build an inclusive community that values scientific rigor and excellence and amplifies diverse perspectives.
Application Instructions
The seminar will feature approximately 10 talks and 2 poster sessions. All attendees are expected to actively participate in the GRS, either by giving an oral presentation or presenting a poster. Therefore, all applications must include an abstract.
The seminar chair will select speakers from abstracts submitted by December 1, 2024. Those applicants who are not chosen for talks and those who apply after the deadline to be considered for an oral presentation will be expected to present a poster. In order to participate, you must submit an application by the date indicated in the Application Information section above.
Program Format
Gordon Research Seminars are 2-day meetings which take place on the Saturday and Sunday just prior to the start of the associated GRC. The GRS opens with a 1-hour introductory session on Saturday afternoon, followed by a poster session, dinner and a 2-hour session in the evening. Sunday morning begins with breakfast and is followed by another 2-hour session, a second poster session, and lunch. A final 1-hour session takes place just after lunch, and the associated GRC begins later that evening.
An outline of the program components for this GRS is displayed below. The seminar chair is currently developing their detailed program schedule, which will include the speakers they select from submitted abstracts, in addition to any additional components outlined below. The detailed program will be available by January 7, 2025. Please check back for updates.
Keynote Speaker
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Paul Chirik (Princeton University, United States)
Speakers
- To Be Selected from Submitted Abstracts
Discussion Leaders
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Anna Wuttig (University of Chicago, United States)
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Joshua Buss (University of Michigan, United States)
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Niklas Thompson (Argonne National Laboratory, United States)
- Additional Discussion Leaders May Be Selected from Submitted Abstracts
Mentorship Component
- "Careers in Academic, Industry, and National Laboratories"
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Paul Chirik (Princeton University, United States)
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Joshua Buss (University of Michigan, United States)
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Anna Wuttig (University of Chicago, United States)
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Niklas Thompson (Argonne National Laboratory, United States)
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Arun Sridharan (ExxonMobil Technology and Engineering Company, United States)