Conference Description
The Organometallic Chemistry GRC is a premier, international scientific conference focused on advancing the frontiers of science through the presentation of cutting-edge and unpublished research, prioritizing time for discussion after each talk and fostering informal interactions among scientists of all career stages. The conference program includes a diverse range of speakers and discussion leaders from institutions and organizations worldwide, concentrating on the latest developments in the field. The conference is five days long and held in a remote location to increase the sense of camaraderie and create scientific communities, with lasting collaborations and friendships. In addition to premier talks, the conference has designated time for poster sessions from individuals of all career stages, and afternoon free time and communal meals allow for informal networking opportunities with leaders in the field.
Lying at the intersection of the fields or organic and inorganic chemistry, the organometallic chemistry subdiscipline has had a profound impact on how chemists think about molecular structure and bonding. Beyond fundamental discoveries, organometallic chemistry has found applications in organic synthesis, industrial catalysis, medicine, materials chemistry, and energy-related fields. The importance of the field is reflected in the recent award of three Nobel Prizes (2001, 2005, 2010) to nine organometallic chemists. The 2023 Organometallic Chemistry GRC will emphasize cutting edge developments in basic science and applications that address societal needs related to energy, sustainability, and climate change. Major themes of the conference include ligand design, main group and transition metal chemistry, catalysis, and applications of organometallic chemistry to organic synthesis, polymer chemistry, and solid state materials.
The 2023 Organometallic GRC will bring together scientists from academia, national labs, and industry at the forefront of their fields in an informal setting. Presentations will focus on the new developments and primarily unpublished results. The collegial atmosphere of the conference, with programmed discussion sessions as well as opportunities for informal gatherings in the afternoons and evenings, will provide ample opportunities for junior scientists and graduate students to interact with their more senior colleagues. The aim is to have an inclusive meeting which encourages cross-disciplinary collaboration and the brainstorming of new ideas. All participants are strongly encouraged to contribute to the conference by presenting a poster during one of the afternoon/evening poster sessions. Participants will be afforded the opportunity to have their poster considered for one of six 15-minute oral presentations. Graduate students and postdoctoral fellows should also consider participating in the Gordon Research Seminar on Organometallic Chemistry (July 8-9, same location) that is specially designed to promote interaction and discussion between junior scientists.
The topics, speakers, and discussion leaders for the conference sessions are displayed below. The conference chair is currently developing their detailed program, which will include the complete meeting schedule, as well as the talk titles for all speakers. The detailed program will be available by March 11, 2023. Please check back for updates.
Organometallic Chemistry of the Lanthanides and Actinides
Discussion Leaders
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Stosh Kozimor (Los Alamos National Laboratory, United States)
Speakers
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Suzanne Bart (Purdue University, United States)
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Karsten Meyer (Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), Germany)
Early-Career Investigator Presentations
Discussion Leaders
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Neal Mankad (University of Illinois at Chicago, United States)
Speakers
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Alex Nett (Dow Chemical Company)
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Amanda Cook (University of Oregon, United States)
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Robert Comito (University of Houston, United States)
Energy and the Environment
Discussion Leaders
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Max Delferro (Argonne National Laboratory, United States)
Speakers
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Caroline Saouma (University of Utah, United States)
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Susannah Scott (University of California, Santa Barbara, United States)
Applications of Organometallic Chemistry in Organic Synthesis
Discussion Leaders
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Jessica Klinkenberg (DuPont)
Speakers
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Melanie Sanford (University of Michigan, United States)
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Caleb Hethcox (Merck , United States)
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Sophie Rousseaux (University of Toronto, Canada)
Main Group Chemistry and Catalysis
Discussion Leaders
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Parisa Mehrkhodavandi (UBC, Department of Chemistry, Canada)
Speakers
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Robert Gilliard (University of Virginia, United States)
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Roland Roesler (University of Calgary, Canada)
Ligand Design
Discussion Leaders
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Christopher Uyeda (Purdue University, United States)
Speakers
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Kensha Clark (University of Mississippi)
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Ba Tran (Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, United States)
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Natalie Fey (University of Bristol, United Kingdom)
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Tiow-Gan Ong (Academia Sinica, Taiwan)
Transition Metal Chemistry and Catalysis
Discussion Leaders
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Maurice Brookhart (University of Houston, United States)
Speakers
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Kyoko Nozaki (University of Tokyo, Japan)
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Stefan Mecking (University of Konstanz, Germany)
Organometallic Materials and Polymers
Discussion Leaders
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Mari Rosen (The Dow Chemical Company, United States)
Speakers
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Alexandra Velian (University of Washington, United States)
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Ian Manners (University of Victoria, Canada)
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David Kaphan (Argonne National Laboratory, United States)
Keynote Session: Mechanistic Organometallic Chemistry
Discussion Leaders
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Paula Diaconescu (University of California-Los Angeles, United States)
Speakers
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Clark Landis (University of Wisconsin, United States)
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Karen Goldberg (University of Pennsylvania, United States)
The GRC Power Hourâ„¢
Organizers
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Nancy Williams (Claremont McKenna, Scripps, and Pitzer Colleges, United States)