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SUMMARY:Physical Chemistry Seminar 228: Colin Nuckolls
DESCRIPTION:Prof. Colin Nuckolls Flyer \nTalk Title: Putting Molecules into Materials \nAbstract: This presentation will detail our efforts to create materials from contorted aromatic molecules. In particular\, I will discuss how to create ladder polymers from helicenes and twistacenes building blocks. These materials have extraordinary properties as materials. The helicenes have the largest chiroptic response of any molecular species. The twistacenes excel as photovoltaics\, photodetectors\, batteries\, and pseudocapacitors. The presentation will discuss these opportunities.
URL:https://www.chemistry.ucla.edu/events/physical-chemistry-seminar-228-colin-nuckolls/
LOCATION:Collaboratory Yoo Seminar & Conference Hall YH4222 
CATEGORIES:Physical,Physical Chemistry Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240110T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240110T170000
DTSTAMP:20260614T195223
CREATED:20240108T175429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240108T175506Z
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SUMMARY:Inorganic Chemistry Student Exit Talk: Aamir Shah
DESCRIPTION:Flyer: Aamir Shah Flyer \nTitle: Fundamental Understanding of Electrode-Electrolyte Interface in Hydrogen Evolution Reaction (HER) Kinetics \nAbstract: Abstract: The hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) is one of the most fundamental and critical reactions in renewable energy conversion. The recent advancement in various platinum (Pt) nanocatalyst designs has led to greatly improved HER activity. Identification of the exact active sites and understanding the structure-activity relationship are critical for rational catalyst design but remain elusive due to the lack of methods robustly resolving the role of different surface sites. Moreover\, it is well recognized that the HER kinetics is drastically slower in alkaline media compared to acidic media\, but the descriptors of the HER kinetics are still elusive. Specifically\, in the presence of alkali metal cations and hydroxyl anions\, the electrode–electrolyte (platinum–water) interface in an alkaline electrolyte is far more complex than that in an acidic electrolyte. The effects of different alkali metal cations (AM+) and pH on these reactions are poorly understood due to a lack of suitable experimental methods. We are combining surface-sensitive electrical transport spectroscopy (ETS) with other electrochemistry techniques and computational studies to probe and understand the fundamental role of different AM+ and pH on the reaction kinetics of HER. Our study provides fundamental insights into how and why AM+ and pH influence the HER in alkaline media. We expect that this research will provide the molecular-level understanding that will shed new insights into electrolyte engineering as an alternative pathway to control electrochemical reaction kinetics.
URL:https://www.chemistry.ucla.edu/events/inorganic-chemistry-student-exit-talk-aamir-shah/
LOCATION:Mani L. Bhaumik Centennial Collaboratory\, 607 Charles E. Young Dr.\, East\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90095\, United States
CATEGORIES:Inorganic Chemistry
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240112T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240112T163000
DTSTAMP:20260614T195223
CREATED:20240105T190100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240105T190118Z
UID:31921-1705073400-1705077000@www.chemistry.ucla.edu
SUMMARY:Dickerson Biochemistry Seminar - Karin Reinisch
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.chemistry.ucla.edu/events/dickerson-biochemistry-seminar-karin-reinisch/
LOCATION:Mani L. Bhaumik Centennial Collaboratory\, 607 Charles E. Young Dr.\, East\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90095\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240118T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240118T143000
DTSTAMP:20260614T195223
CREATED:20231221T175857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240116T194856Z
UID:31892-1705584600-1705588200@www.chemistry.ucla.edu
SUMMARY:Novartis Chemical Sciences Lecture: Prof. Christina Woo & Dr. Atwood Cheung
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URL:https://www.chemistry.ucla.edu/seminars/houk-jung-organic-colloquium-247-prof-christina-woo-dr-atwood-cheung/
LOCATION:Collaboratory Yoo Seminar & Conference Hall YH4222 
CATEGORIES:Novartis Chemical Sciences Lecture,Organic,Organic Colloquium,Seminars
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240119
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240120
DTSTAMP:20260614T195223
CREATED:20230728T180116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230728T201759Z
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SUMMARY:Glenn T. Seaborg Symposium and Medal Award Dinner
DESCRIPTION:On Friday\, January 19\, 2024\, the UCLA Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry will award the Glenn T. Seaborg Medal to Professor Juli Feigon\, UCLA Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry \nSymposium Theme: Nucleic Acid Transactions and the Awesome Power of Structural Biology \nPoster Session – CNSI Lobby – 12:00 to 1:00 pm\nSymposium – CNSI Auditorium – 1:00 to 5:30 pm\nReception & Dinner – UCLA Covel Commons Grand Horizon Room – 6:00 to 9:00 pm \nhttps://www.seaborg.ucla.edu/
URL:https://www.chemistry.ucla.edu/events/glenn-t-seaborg-symposium-and-medal-award-dinner/
CATEGORIES:Seaborg
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240122
DTSTAMP:20260614T195223
CREATED:20230728T181450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230728T201821Z
UID:30684-1705708800-1705881599@www.chemistry.ucla.edu
SUMMARY:Feigon Lab Reunion
DESCRIPTION:Details and Schedule Pending
URL:https://www.chemistry.ucla.edu/events/feigon-and-friends-lab-reunion-research-symposium/
LOCATION:Boyer 159\, 611 Charles E Young Dr E\, Los Angeles\, CA 90095\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90095\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240122T160000
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DTSTAMP:20260614T195223
CREATED:20231206T195934Z
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SUMMARY:Physical Chemistry Seminar 228: Giulia Palermo
DESCRIPTION:Prof. Giulia Palermo Flyer \nTitle: Dynamics and mechanisms of CRISPR-Cas9 through the lens of computational methods \nAbstract: The clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeat (CRISPR) genome-editing revolution established the beginning of a new era in life sciences. I will report the role of state-of-the-art computations in the CRISPR-Cas9 revolution\, from the early refinement of cryo-EM data to enhanced simulations of large-scale conformational transitions. Molecular simulations reported a mechanism for RNA binding and the formation of a catalytically competent Cas9 enzyme\, in agreement with subsequent structural studies. Inspired by single-molecule experiments\, molecular dynamics offered a rationale for the onset of off-target effects\, while graph theory unveiled the allosteric regulation. Finally\, the use of a mixed quantum-classical approach established the catalytic mechanism of DNA cleavage. Overall\, molecular simulations are instrumental in understanding the dynamics and mechanism of CRISPR-Cas9 and pave the way for a new field of computational studies aimed at deciphering and engineering genome editing systems.
URL:https://www.chemistry.ucla.edu/events/physical-chemistry-seminar-228-giulia-palermo/
LOCATION:Collaboratory Yoo Seminar & Conference Hall YH4222 
CATEGORIES:Physical,Physical Chemistry Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240125T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240125T170000
DTSTAMP:20260614T195223
CREATED:20230728T200846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240108T182936Z
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SUMMARY:Distinguished Lecture Series - David A. Leigh
DESCRIPTION:Title: Giving Chemistry Direction \nAbstract: In recent years examples of synthetic molecular machines and motors have been developed\, all be they primitive by biological standards. Such molecules are best designed to work through statistical mechanisms. In a manner reminiscent of Maxwell’s Demon\, random thermal motion can be rectified through ratchet mechanisms\, giving chemistry direction. \nIt is increasingly being recognized that similar concepts can be applied to other chemical exchange processes. Ratchet mechanisms—effectively chemical engines in which catalysis of ‘fuel’ to ‘waste’ is used to drive another chemical process—can cause directional impetus in what are otherwise stochastic systems\, including reversible chemical reactions. This is ushering in a new era of non-equilibrium chemistry\, providing fundamental advances in functional molecule design and the first examples of molecular robotics\, overturning existing dogma and offering fresh insights into biology and molecular nanotechnology. \nDavid Leigh DLS Flyer
URL:https://www.chemistry.ucla.edu/events/distinguished-lecture-series-david-a-leigh/
LOCATION:Mani L. Bhaumik Centennial Collaboratory\, 607 Charles E. Young Dr.\, East\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90095\, United States
CATEGORIES:Distinguished Lecture Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240126T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240126T163000
DTSTAMP:20260614T195223
CREATED:20240105T190245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240105T190245Z
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SUMMARY:Dickerson Biochemistry Seminar - Lalit Deshmukh
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URL:https://www.chemistry.ucla.edu/events/dickerson-biochemistry-seminar-lalit-deshmukh/
LOCATION:Mani L. Bhaumik Centennial Collaboratory\, 607 Charles E. Young Dr.\, East\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90095\, United States
CATEGORIES:Biochemistry
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240129T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240129T170000
DTSTAMP:20260614T195223
CREATED:20240109T230750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240122T175006Z
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SUMMARY:Physical Chemistry Seminar 228: Bryan Changala
DESCRIPTION:Title: “Illuminating Exotic Chemistry and Physics with Single-Quantum-State Spectroscopy” \nAbstract: Molecules are amongst the most complex objects that can be controlled and studied at the individual quantum state level. In this talk\, I will introduce some of the extraordinary advances made in the last decade by the application of AMO physics tools\, including cavity-enhanced optical frequency comb and microwave techniques\, to such quantum-state-resolved spectroscopy. These precision light-matter probes have redrawn the limits of molecular complexity that can be characterized and controlled in the laboratory\, enabling scientists to address important chemical and physical problems from a fundamental\, bottom-up perspective. I will showcase these applications in achieving rovibrational quantum-state spectroscopy of the C60 fullerene (the largest molecule for which this has been achieved); revealing the unexpectedly rich chemistry that occurs in extreme astrophysical environments; and exploring the unique electronic properties of metal-ligand complexes critical to applications in quantum science and metrology. \nDr. Bryan Changala Flyer
URL:https://www.chemistry.ucla.edu/events/physical-chemistry-seminar-228-bryan-changala/
LOCATION:Collaboratory Yoo Seminar & Conference Hall YH4222 
CATEGORIES:Physical Chemistry Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240131T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240131T150000
DTSTAMP:20260614T195223
CREATED:20231221T180548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240103T233222Z
UID:31897-1706709600-1706713200@www.chemistry.ucla.edu
SUMMARY:Houk-Jung Organic Colloquium 247: Prof. Michelle Arkin
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URL:https://www.chemistry.ucla.edu/seminars/houk-jung-organic-colloquium-247-prof-michelle-arkin/
LOCATION:Collaboratory Yoo Seminar & Conference Hall YH4222 
CATEGORIES:Organic,Organic Colloquium,Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240131T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240131T170000
DTSTAMP:20260614T195223
CREATED:20240130T171609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T180353Z
UID:32202-1706716800-1706720400@www.chemistry.ucla.edu
SUMMARY:Jeffrey I. Zink Inorganic Chemistry Seminar Series - Prof. Victor Mougel
DESCRIPTION:Flyer: Prof. Victor Mougel Flyer \nTitle: Bio-inspired Strategies for Small Molecule Electroreduction Across Multiple Scales \nAbstract: Enzymatic systems have evolved complex strategies to maximize the efficiency and product selectivity in small molecule activation\, including CO2 reduction. Besides unique active sites containing\, by definition\, earth-abundant elements\, enzymes further control catalytic activity through second sphere interactions and a fine control of electron transfer chains. In this talk\, we will introduce a series of bio-inspired strategies for the design of electrocatalytic systems for small molecule activations across multiple scales\, encompassing the development of both heterogeneous and molecular catalysts. We will highlight a series of earth-abundant metal-based molecular and heterogeneous catalysts inspired by the active sites of enzymatic systems. Particular emphasis will be given to the exploration of bio-inspired strategies for electron transfers and storage\, using synthetic Fe4S4 clusters.
URL:https://www.chemistry.ucla.edu/events/jeffrey-i-zink-inorganic-chemistry-seminar-series-prof-victor-mougel/
LOCATION:Collaboratory Yoo Seminar & Conference Hall YH4222 
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