Technical Programming

Aside from the standard general chemistry topics, the technical and non-technical programming will emphasize our theme by exploring innovative research and practical applications that highlight transparency, reproducibility, and communication.

  • Supramolecular Chemistry Across Interfaces: From Molecules to Materials and Biology

  • Advanced Polymer Characterization

  • Catalysis for the 22nd Century

  • Biological Imaging and Sensing: Next-Generation in-situ Sensing

  • AI in Higher Education

  • Chemical Biology and Therapeutic Innovations: From Basic Science to Human Translation

  • Biological Imaging and Sensing: Emerging Materials and Methods for Biological Sensing

  • Photochemistry for Biology and Energy: Celebrating 30 Years of Contributions by Claudia Turro and Her Research Group

  • AI/Machine Learning and Molecular Modeling of Chemical Systems

  • Advances in Transition Metal Catalysis: From Mechanism to Application

  • Bioinorganic Chemistry

  • Photochemistry in Constrained Media

  • Biomass Conversion for Sustainable Chemicals and Materials

  • Innovations in Chemistry Education: A Symposium in Memory of Susan Hershberger

  • Nanomaterials

  • Structural Biology

  • New Advances in Porous Materials

  • Polymers and Soft Matter

  • NSF Center for Bioanalytic Metrology (CBM) Student Research Symposium

  • Advanced Fluorescent Imaging

  • General Session on Analytical Chemistry

  • General Session on Inorganic Chemistry

  • General Session on Organic Chemistry

  • General Session on Physical Chemistry

  • General Session on Polymer Chemistry

  • General Session on Biochemistry

Panel Discussions

To address issues relevant to our theme and current challenges in the scientific community.

We plan to hold panel discussions on the following topics:

●      Addressing Anti-science in Media

●      Embracing Open Science and Data Transparency

●      Promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

●      Navigating Science Policy and Regulatory Chemistry

Region Specific Programming

Our meeting will also feature enriching non-technical programs:

●      Health of Ohio River Basin: Insights on regional environmental health.

●      Sports Science: Collaboration with the Cleveland Clinic to explore cutting-edge sports science.

●      Science of Brewery: Engaging sessions on the science of beer and wine making

●      Invitations for Local Society Talks: Opportunities for local societies like the Soft Matter Society and Microscopy Society to sponsor talks.

Workshops/Outreach

●      Safety Training for Teachers (Saturday).

●      Advanced Polymer Characterization, sponsored by PMSE division.

●      Scientific Illustration/Communication

Networking Events

●      Bourbon Tour

●      Mini-career fair

●      Cincinnati Museum/Zoo