2020 Systems Chemistry Gordon Research Conference and Seminar
Abstract
This second Systems Chemistry GRC on life-like and emergent behavior in complex molecules and ensembles will have two primary foci. This interdisciplinary meeting will cover diverse aspects of the emerging field of systems chemistry, with sessions on fueled reaction networks, navigating shallow energy landscapes in supramolecular systems, emergent catalysis, motility and molecular machines, active matter, flow and reaction-diffusion systems and the origins and synthesis of life. These topics are approached from chemical, biological, physical experimental and theoretical angles. Further, we do so by connecting the divergent foci that have emerged somewhat independently across the US, UK, and EU. Construction and analysis of these complex chemical systems by researchers in universities, government laboratories, and private research institutes will inform the entire diverse research community about the rules of life and will inspire the design of entirely new types of synthetic matter which mimic some of the properties of living systems. Second, the formal presentations, response questions, discussions at poster sessions, and the casual interactions outside in the Maine summer constitute an opportunity for ideas on new topics and future directions to emerge. Young scholars selected from submitted abstracts and scholars form minority serving institutions will be specifically invited. The value of bringing together senior and established scientists with mid-career scholars, graduate students and postdocs will constitute the second foci of achieving greater inclusive excellence. Timely new results from student talks will extend the discussions and open possibilities for mentoring. We will combine responses in the ending GRC surveys with qualitative informal interviews to assess the value of the format. We expect the germination of new ideas and new collaborations among the attendees will lead to new proposals to ARO and other federal agencies and that these new ideas will be of significant value to our communities that span continents.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Mar 24, 2020
- Source ID
- W911NF2010035
Entities
People
- Rein V Ulijn
Organizations
- Army Contracting Command
- Gordon Research Conferences
- United States Army