This event will see, in a ~5 min presentation, each speaker (from Chemistry and beyond) pitch their idea and project their vision, linking their fundamental research interest/topic to solving a problem of societal impact.
The topics, from initial discussions with colleagues, will touch upon self-destructing solvents, bioplastics, breathing protocells, deuterated ruminants, green energy vectors, perpetual batteries, dinosaurs knee joints…
If these colleagues had their way, we would be curing cancers, cleaning up plastic mess, feeding CO2 to bacteria, BBQing with H2, and sucking water out of thin air…
Each of them will promise to rigorously defend their vision. But would you be persuaded? You will be the judge and you will also be joined by SoC PG students and PDRAs. We also plan to invite colleagues from DREI (formerly RED) to discuss IAA funding, and representatives from CECC, Cabot, BCI, and other Schools.
Time and Location: 2-4 pm, Thurs 18th May, Chemistry Coffee Lounge (refreshments served)