61st Sanibel Symposium
Abstract
In January, 1961, a scientific meeting organized by the University of Florida was held on Sanibel Island, FL, on the topic of the quantum theory of atoms, molecules, solids, and biosystems. Now 61 years later that meeting remains the largest annual meeting in the field, and will re-convene on Feb. 13 - 18, 2022, at St. Simons Island, GA. The ÔSanibelÕ meeting emphasizes the cutting edge of new developments in chemical reactivity to be understood at the molecular level, pertaining to such topics as catalysis, surface and nano chemistry, and their theoretical underpinning. Speakers will be chosen for their leadership role to inspire further detailed theoretical understanding that complements experiment to work toward a pervasive appreciation of how such molecular level studies will impact future developments. AROÕs efforts on ÔReactive Chemical SystemsÕ embraces the subjects to be presented at the 61st Sanibel meeting. Funds raised are used to cover the fees and the infrastructure for graduate students and other young scientists to attend and speak. Such visits to international meetings by US based scientists and those from elsewhere, pave the way for mutually beneficial interactions and enhances the USÕs visibility in the field that, in turn, helps to attract excellent graduate students and post doctoral associates to the US. Since computational chemistry is an area that has been identified (C&EN, pgs. 34-37, May 21, 2007) where the US leadership is being challenged by other nations, the support from the US government funding agencies such as ARO helps to reclaim the USÕs prominence in this very important area.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Jan 27, 2022
- Source ID
- W911NF2210003
Entities
People
- Rodney J. Bartlett
Organizations
- Army Contracting Command
- United States Army
- University of Florida