Chemistry

Seminars

Seminar Program

*All Seminars are scheduled for 1 PM, Patricia A. Sullivan Science Building, 301 McIver Street, Rm 201, unless otherwise stated.

SPRING 2013

January 25, 2013:

Dr. Robin Bedford
University of Bristol, UK

“Iron Cauldrons and Witches Brews”

Abstract

February 1, 2013:

Seminar will be 1 hour and 45 minutes with time for informal questions at the end.

Careers after UNCG Discussion Panel

"Experiences and Advice from Underrepresented Minorities in Chemistry"

Panelists:
Dr. Patricia Dos Santos - Wake Forest University
Dr. Cliff Bell - Winston-Salem State University
Thaddeus Jackson - R.J. Reynolds
Dr. Margaret Kanipes - NC A&T State University

February 8, 2013:

Dr. Thomas E. Prisinzano
University of Kansas

“Salvia Divinorum: A Unique CNS Active Plant”

Abstract

February 15, 2013:

Dr. Jonathan Scheerer
College of William and Mary

"A Tale of Two Polycyclic Alkaloids: (1) Loline alkaloids, a family of insecticidal and insect antifeedant 1-aminopyrrolizidine natural products and (2) the malbrancheamides, [2.2.2]-diazabicyclic structures with indole halogenation"

Abstract

February 22, 2013:

Dr. Michael Novak
Miami University

“Chemistry and Biology of Arylnitrenium Ions”

Abstract

March 1, 2013:

No Seminar

March 8, 3013:

Keivan Ettefagh
UNCG Graduate Student

“The three tiered antimicrobial effect of Hydrastis candensis against methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus

March 15, 2013:

Spring Break

March 22, 2013:

Dr. Xuan Zhao
University of Memphis

“Design of Photocatalytic Systems for H2 Production”

Abstract

March 29, 2012:

Spring Holiday

April 5, 2013:

 

Dr. Brian Thomas
RTI International

“Mass Spectrometry-Based Approaches for Targeted and Broad Spectrum Detection and Identification of Synthetic Cannabinoids and other Designer Drugs of Abuse”

April 12, 2013:

Dr. Mark Grinstaff
Boston University

"New Approaches to the Prevention of Lung Tumor Recurrence Following Surgical Resection"

Abstract

April 19, 2013:

Dr. Michael Federle
University of Illinois at Chicago

“Conspiracy theories: How bacteria collude to harm us, and how small molecules might protect”

April 26, 2013:

Undergraduate Research Symposium
"Celebration of Excellence in Undergraduate Research"

Seminar presented by undergraduate students pursuing research in the
Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry
Time: 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Room:  201 Sullivan Science Building
Reception following on the 4th floor, Mountain Dew Lobby