Chemistry Lecture Hall 110

Digging deeper into the surface - Investigating subsurface oxygen and its reactivity in silver using lattice-gas models, DFT, and Monte Carlo simulations First-row atoms, such as hydrogen, carbon, and oxygen, not only adsorb on the surface of a solid but …

From Graduate School to Postdoc: Lessons, Challenges, and Research Experiences The transition from graduate school to a postdoctoral position often brings changes in expectations, responsibilities, and ways of thinking about research and career goals. In this seminar, I will share my …

Natural Products in the Atmosphere Volatile terpenes emitted from the world’s forests play a significant role in the formation of atmospheric aerosol particles, which in turn influence climate, air quality, and human health through a variety of direct and indirect …

Chemical Perspectives on Therapeutic Challenges and Emerging Treatment Strategies for Triple-Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC) Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is an aggressive and heterogeneous subtype of breast cancer characterized by the absence of Estrogen receptor (ER), Progesterone receptor (PR), and HER2 …

Catalysts for Change: Cultivating a Culture for Chemistry Graduate Student Success This project investigates how departmental culture shapes chemistry graduate students’ belonging, development, and access to opportunity. The project responds to documented challenges in doctoral education including unclear success criteria, …

Molybdenum Cofactor Deficiency: From Molecular Mechanisms to Clinical Breakthroughs Molybdenum cofactor (Moco) deficiency (MoCD) is a rare autosomal recessive disorder characterized by neonatal-onset myoclonic epileptic encephalopathy and dystonia, with cerebral MRI changes resembling hypoxic–ischemic lesions. The molecular basis of the …