College Chemistry Achievement Awards
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Recipients of the College Chemistry Achievement Award are presented to outstanding seniors majoring in chemistry and biochemistry who have demonstrated excellence in chemistry based on a combination of (in order of importance) research experience, coursework, and a desire to pursue chemistry associated careers from each of the area four-year colleges and universities.
Meeting Logistics
Date: Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Time: 6:00 p.m. Check-in / Social Hour
6:30 p.m. Dinner
7:00 p.m. Speaker, Dr. Seth M. Cohen, 2024 Hillebrand Prizewinner, will present, “MOF-Polymer Hybrids – At the Interface of New Materials”
Menu: Meal will be catered by W. Millar & Co. and will feature Miami Mixed Grill (mojito chicken, seared tuna steak, cilantro-lime flank steak), bread board, broccoli/tomato/green beans, citrus spinach salad, assorted bars/cookies. Beverages will be provided.
Vegetarian option (portobello mushrooms stuffed with ratatouille) is available by request only.
Cost: $28 (1/2 price for students and high school teachers)
An RSVP is required for dinner so we can plan appropriate seating and meals.
Registration is required if you wish to participate virtually via Zoom
RSVP by noon (ET) Monday, May 13, to [email protected]. Please provide the names in your party as well as your contact information when you RSVP. The public is invited to attend. You may attend the talk only at no charge, but reservations are appreciated. If you need any further information or would like to make a reservation, please contact the CSW office by email at [email protected].
Parking: Parking is available in nearby commercial parking garages. Please be aware that garage closing times vary. Parking is also available on the street after 6:30 pm, but be aware that most parking meters are in effect until 10:00 pm and may be limited to 2 hours. You should check the individual meters for details and payment methods as some are no longer coin-operated.
Metro: Blue/Orange/Silver Line: McPherson Square or Farragut West.
Red Line: Farragut North
Speaker Bio
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Abstract
Composite materials consisting of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and polymers have gained interest as processable composites that might be suitable for a wide range of applications. Several approaches have been pursued to create MOF-polymer composites, including mixed-matrix membranes (MMMs) prepared with MOFs, polymer-decorated MOF particles, and MOFs constructed from polymer building blocks, referred to as polyMOFs. The design, synthesis, and characteristics of these distinct MOF-polymer composite materials will be presented and discussed.
