The Fall 2021 / Spring 2022 JMU Chemistry & Biochemistry Seminar Series may include a mixture of in-person and online seminars, as noted below. Most seminars are scheduled for 3:35pm on Fridays, though other times may be scheduled, as note below.
- In-person seminars are generally in King Hall room 159, unless otherwise noted.
- Virtual, synchronous seminars. In this format, the speaker(s) will present material live (on Zoom or WebEx), and students and faculty will log in during the presentation to watch and/or participate. These seminars may include interactions during and/or after the presentation, where participants can ask questions, comment, etc.
Zoom or WebEx links will be posted on the Chemistry and Biochemistry Majors Canvas site. If you are not a member of that site, please contact carankl@jmu.edu or another JMU Chemistry faculty member in advance of the seminar to request access.
Additional formats may also be explored, depending on circumstances and interests of the presenter(s).
Seminars are regularly scheduled throughout the semester, and this page will be updated as needed.
View useful information for seminar speakers.
See past seminar archives.
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Date |
Fall 2021 ARCHIVE |
Title |
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| Fri, Sep 3 In-person seminar 3:35pm |
Dr. Barbara Reisner & Dr. Nathan Wright Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA |
Ethical Reasoning in Chemistry |
| Fri, Sep 10 In-person seminar 3:35pm |
Dr. Paul Raston Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA |
Laser spectroscopy of molecules and complexes in superfluid helium nanodroplets |
| Fri, Sep17 In-person seminar 3:35pm
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Dr. Brandon Thorpe Sativa Testing Laboratories, LLC |
A Career in the Chemistry of Cannabis |
| Fri, Oct 1 Zoom seminar |
Dr. Cory Bystrom Impossible Foods |
The analytical chemists hidden in your shopping cart |
| Fri, Oct 8 Zoom seminar |
Dr. Sen Zhang Department of Chemistry University of Virginia |
Atomically Precise Nanocrystal Surfaces and Interfaces for Electrocatalysis |
| Fri, Oct 15 In-person seminar 3:35pm in |
Melanie Odenkirk (JMU 2018) Department of Chemistry, NC State |
Structural-based Connectivity and Omic Phenotype Evaluation (SCOPE) Toolbox for Lipid Data Interpretation |
| Fri, Oct 29 In-person seminar 3:35pm in |
National Chemistry Week Seminar Dr. Chris Hollinsed |
Expect Change in Your Career: Be Ready for It! |
| Fri, Nov 5 In person and Zoom seminar |
JMU Chemistry Alumni speakers Rebecca Patterson (2014) - Clinical Pharmacy Specialist at Emergency Medicine at Community Medical Center-Toms River, NJ John Paul Ashenfelter (1992) - Software Engineer at FireHydrant |
Homecoming Roundtable |
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Mon, Nov 8 |
Dr. Benny Chan Department of Chemistry, The College of New Jersey |
From Change to Practice: Using Data to Drive Systemic Changes to Chemistry Curriculum |
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Title |
| Fri, Jan 28 Zoom seminar, 3:35pm |
Dr. Ashleigh Baber Dr. Chris Berndsen Dr. Daniel Downey Dr. Chrisi Hughey Dr. Debbie Mohler Dr. Isaiah Sumner Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA |
Faculty Flash Talks, Part I A brief series of research soundbites presented by JMU Chemistry & Biochemistry faculty |
| Fri, Feb 11 The seminar previously scheduled for today (Dr. Ginger Shultz) will be rescheduled for Fall 2022. |
Students, faculty and staff are invited to attend the university's Gathering of Hope on the Quad at 3:30pm today (Fri, Feb 11, 2022). | Gathering of Hope |
| Fri, Feb 18 Zoom seminar, 3:35pm |
Dr. Donna Amenta & Dr. John Gilje Dr. Brycelyn Boardman Dr. Kevin Caran Dr. Paul Raston Dr. Nathan Wright Dr. Yanjie Zhang Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA |
Faculty Flash Talks, Part II A brief series of research soundbites presented by JMU Chemistry & Biochemistry faculty |
| Fri, Feb 25 Zoom seminar, 3:35pm |
Dr. Dan Killelea Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL |
Effects of Oxygen on the Chemical and Structural Properties of Rhodium and Silver Surfaces |
| Fri, Mar 4 In-person seminar 3:35pm |
Dr. Chuck Vencill Vice President Technology & Engineering (retired) Merck & Co, Inc. Elkton, VA |
Operations and Process Development: My Experience at Merck & Co., Inc. |
| Fri, Mar 25 | Student-run Seminar Featuring presentations from JMU CBC students |
See this flyer for details! |
| Fri, Apr 1 | Gray Area Report JMU Student-run seminar/discussion |
Students only |
| Fri, Apr 8 Zoom seminar, 3:30-5:00pm See CSM site for link |
Dr. Pamela Harris Department of Mathematics & Statistics Williams College Williamstown, MA |
On Becoming Better Mentors and Advocates in STEM JMU CSM STEM+DEI Seminar |
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Fri, Apr 15 In-person seminar |
Dr. Parviz Shamlou Jefferson Institute of Bioprocessing Lower Gwynedd, PA |
Information session on the JIB masters program |
| Thu, Apr 21 - Fri, Apr 22 | 46th Annual Spring Research Symposium Keynote speaker: Dr. Tim Graul, JMU Chem 1994 Director, Global CMC Advisory Pfizer Inc. Groton, CT See Spring Symposium website for abstract book and detailed schedule. |
Thursday, April 20
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Fri, Apr 29 4:00 - 5:30 pm Phys/Chem 3144 - Study Lounge |
Special Event in Memory of Dr. Iona Black |
Refreshements will be served Reflections on Dr. Black's life and impact will begin at 4:30 Her portrait by Keyon Carter (JMU Chem 2018) will be unveiled |
