Apr 5
Chemistry Department Seminar: Student Comps Presentation
Alabugin Comps Group - Katherine Geist, Amanda Khouw, Casey MacVeagh, Wanying Na, Frank Sheffield, Caleb Watakoa
"Redirecting Radical Cascades using Stereoelectronics"
From the clothes you wear to the asphalt our cars drive on, the art of making organic molecules plays a significant role in everyday life. Synthesizing these molecules is complicated and requires a deep understanding of the driving forces of chemical selectivity. Dr. Igor Alabugin’s work focuses on understanding and directing radical cascades toward desirable products. Here, we will discuss how stereoelectronics can drive reactions toward new organic products. Join us to learn more about stereoelectronics and radical cascades!
*This seminar counts towards the chemistry major seminar attendance requirement for all majors not doing comps this year.