Chemistry students from Hamilton and Colgate participated in a symposium, called CHOG, in which they presented short talks describing their summer research in organic chemistry during 2008 on Sept. 26. Presenting Hamilton students included David Brown, Louisa Brown, Michael Flanders, James Greisler, Graham Hone, Tom Irvin, Amy Klockowski, Lydia Rono, Ben Van Arnam, and Keith Willner. Their research was carried out under the direction of Professors Robin Kinnel, Ian Rosenstein and Nicole Snyder.
Topics included free radical chemistry aimed toward synthesis of bioactive compounds, synthesis of modified carbohydrates in the search for potential therapeutic drugs, study of the stereochemical requirements for palladium catalysts in organic synthesis, the chemical ecology of two butterflies and their aster hosts, preparation of active glycopeptides with carbon linkers, and the exploration of active compounds from a Pacific sponge.
The Colgate faculty mentors were Professors Anthony Chianese, Ernie Nolen, and Rick Geier, and their students were Benjamin Ashwell, Brian Bender, Paul Bremer, Rachel Fowler, Andrew Long, Alex Marshall, Allen Mo and Rae Reynes. The participants enjoyed dinner in the Great Room at Spencer House following the conference.
CHOG, which derives from "Colgate Hamilton Organic Group," has been taking place for about 10 years, and alternates venues between Hamilton and Colgate.
Topics included free radical chemistry aimed toward synthesis of bioactive compounds, synthesis of modified carbohydrates in the search for potential therapeutic drugs, study of the stereochemical requirements for palladium catalysts in organic synthesis, the chemical ecology of two butterflies and their aster hosts, preparation of active glycopeptides with carbon linkers, and the exploration of active compounds from a Pacific sponge.
The Colgate faculty mentors were Professors Anthony Chianese, Ernie Nolen, and Rick Geier, and their students were Benjamin Ashwell, Brian Bender, Paul Bremer, Rachel Fowler, Andrew Long, Alex Marshall, Allen Mo and Rae Reynes. The participants enjoyed dinner in the Great Room at Spencer House following the conference.
CHOG, which derives from "Colgate Hamilton Organic Group," has been taking place for about 10 years, and alternates venues between Hamilton and Colgate.
