Chemical Society Seminar: John Hartwig-Catalytic Functionalization of C-H bonds in Small and Large Molecules with Small and Large Catalysts

The selective introduction of functional groups at the positions of typically unreactive C-H bonds has been a longstanding challenge in catalysis. To this end, our group has developed practical methods for the catalytic functionalization of C-H bonds with main group reagents.1-4 These studies have led us to a general strategy of installing a single transient functional group to form a range of products from one C-H bond functionalization reaction.

24 Hours of Science at McGill

Join Science Outreach, the Chemistry Outreach Group, the Physics Outreach Group, the Trottier Space Institute, Gault Nature Reserve, STEMM Diversity at McGill and Earth and Planetary Sciences for fun science activities for youth and families during 24 hours of science!

Super Seeds and Terrific Trees (24 Hours of Science at McGill activity)

This activity is part of the 24 hours of science at McGill event. Join our Science Outreach groups for a day of free activities for youth and families! For more information on our full program visit this link.

From Planets to Particles: An Exploration Mini-Fair (24 Hours of Science at McGill)

Are you interested in the mysteries of our planet and beyond? McGill Physics Outreach, TSI Outreach, and SMoRES (McGill Earth & Planetary Sciences Outreach) are joining forces to host “From Planets to Particles: An Exploration Mini-Fair”.

24 Hours of Science- CHEMIST FOR A DAY

Chemistry doesn't just happen in the lab, it's all around us, every day! Join the McGill Chemistry Outreach Group during 24 hres de science to participate in some fun chemistry that will change how you see our world. Live demonstrations and hands-on activities will be available for audiences of all ages from 10:00 to 2:00 PM.

Chemical Society Seminar: Carsten Bolm- Mechanochemistry: The use of mills in synthetic organic chemistry

IUPAC defines a "mechano-chemical reaction" as a "chemical reaction that is induced by the direct absorption of mechanical energy".1 We are using such activation in synthesis and catalysis, where it has proven beneficial.2 Selected recent examples from our group will be presented here.3

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Chemical Society Seminar: Zhenan Bao- Skin-Inspired Organic Electronics

Skin is the body’s largest organ. It is responsible for the transduction of a vast amount of information. This conformable, stretchable, self-healable and biodegradable material simultaneously collects signals from external stimuli that translate into information such as pressure, pain, and temperature. The development of electronic materials, inspired by the complexity of this organ is a tremendous, unrealized materials challenge.

On the Multifunctional Future of Concrete

Featuring a talk by Admir Masic, Associate Professor of Civil & Environmental Engineering at MIT.

This is a free, hybrid event hosted by the Department of Mining and Materials Engineering, the Trottier Institute for Sustainability in Engineering and Design, the McGill Institute for Advances Materials, the Centre for Storage and Conversion of Energy, and the McGill Sustainability Systems Initiative.