Jan 9

Hope Chemistry Student Research Showcase
Julian Hinson “Progressing from Knowledge to Understanding, Researching Thin-film Electrode Dynamics through Rutherford Backscattering”
Jeanne Oxendine “Anti-Cancer Properties of a Novel Peptide that Regulates VACM-1/Cul5 Signaling”
Valerie Winton “Organometallic Catalysis: Manipulating Carbon-Carbon Single Bonds”

Jan 16
(Careers
3-3:45)

4pm
Schaap 1000

Professor Martin D. Burke (MD/PhD) & Professor M. Christina White, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
 “Synthesis-enabled studies of the amphotericin B ion channel” (Burke)
“ C-H: A New Functional Group for Streamlining Synthesis” (White)

Jan 23

Professor Jenny Hampton, Hope College Physics Department
“Characterization of Electrodeposited Magnetic Thin Films”

Jan 30

4pm
Schaap 1000

Feb 13

4pm
Schaap 1000

Professor Dave Benson, Calvin College
“ Using Nanotechnology to Measure Molecule Concentrations in Living Cells”

Feb 20

Professor Nancy E. Levinger, Colorado State University

Feb 27

Professor Paul A. Deck (Hope '87), Virginia Tech
“ Synthesis of Fluoropolymers Using the Diels-Alder Reaction”

ChemClub Student-Invited Speaker
Professor John P. Toscano, Johns Hopkins University
“ Design and Study of New Nitroxyl (HNO) Precursors and Their Potential in the Treatment of Heart Failure”

Celebration of Undergraduate Research & Creative Performance
DeVos Fieldhouse 2:30 – 4:30pm

Public Lecture – Professor Harry B. Gray, Caltech
“ Powering the Planet with Solar Fuel”
cosponsored by Chemistry, Geological & Environmental Sciences, Environmental Issues, Environmental Studies & the Hope College Sustainability Task Force

Neckers Lecture – Professor Harry B. Gray, Caltech
“ Electron Flow Through Iron and Copper Proteins”

Professor Suk-Wah Tam-Chang, University of Nevada at Reno
“ From Supramolecular Assemblies to Functional Materials and Fluorescent Probes”