Introduction

Join us in Chicago to discover how molecular engineering approaches are driving significant breakthroughs across a broad range of research disciplines and applications, from batteries to biotechnology, and learn of the key challenges for the future. Attendees will be exposed to the current state of the art across diverse areas of research, with an emphasis on the development of an interdisciplinary approach.

This two-day symposium is supported by Molecular Systems Design & Engineering, The Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE), the National Science Foundation (NSF), and the Institute for Molecular Engineering at the University of Chicago.

The programme will feature invited speakers plus a poster session.

Topics will include

• Energy storage and conversion
• Biotechnology
• Computational material design
• Capture and separations technologies
• Assembly of soft and biological materials
• Catalysis
• Machine learning and data science in material design

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• Programme

Speakers

• Nitash Balsara University of California at Berkeley, United States
• Andy Cooper Liverpool University, United Kingdom
• Mark Hersam Northwestern University, United States
• Christine Luscombe University of Washington, United States
• Monica Olvera de la Cruz Northwestern University, United States
• John Rogers Northwestern University, United States
• David Sholl Georgia Institute of Technology, United States
• Chris Spadaccini Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, United States
• Pat Stayton University of Washington, United States
• Andrew Ferguson Institute for Molecular Engineering, University of Chicago, United States
• Felix Fischer University of California at Berkeley, United States
• Lisa Hall Ohio State University, United States
• Sarah Heilshorn Stanford University, United States
• Graeme Henkelman University of Texas at Austin, United States
• Arthi Jayamaran University of Delaware, United States
• Chinedum Osuji University of Pennsylvania, United States
• Yogi Surendranath Massachusetts Institute of Technology, United States
• Caroline Mellot-Draznieks College de France, France
• Melody Swartz Institute for Molecular Engineering, University of Chicago, United States
• Luke Connal Australian National University, Australia
• Seth Darling Argonne National Lab, United States
• Chong Liu Institute for Molecular Engineering, University of Chicago, United States

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Abstract Submission

Poster abstract submission is now closed.

Registration

Registration fees are noted below:
 

Non-member	$200
Member	$160
Student non-member	$50
Student member	$40

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Deadlines

• Sep 10 2018
  Standard registration deadline

  

Venue

University of Chicago

Institute of Molecular Engineering (IME), University of Chicago, 5640 South Ellis Avenue, Chicago, 60637, United States

Accommodation

Preferential rates have been secured at nearby hotels for delegates to book themselves.

InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile 505 N. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611 Group Name: University of Chicago MSDE Symposium Room Block Group Code: EU6 Cutoff date: 27 August 2018 Hotel phone number: 1-800-628-2112 (312-944-4100 X 2 for International Calls). Guest should call and refer to the group name or code* The link is not tablet or mobile friendly. The link automatically populates the contracted dates of September 26th - 29th, 2018; guest should click on "change search" to personalize their dates. If they would like to book dates that are outside of that date range the group rate may not populate- please contact Regan Murray – 312-321-8713 or Regan.Murray@ihg.com. https://goo.gl/38iaG1 $249

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The WhiteHall Hotel 105 E. Delaware Place, Chicago, IL 60611 Name of Event: MSDE Symposium 2018 Cutoff date: 27 August 2018 Hotel phone number: 312-573-6277 during the business hours of 7:30a-5:30p M-F or the central reservations line 24 hours a day at 1-866-408-4041 *Please mention the group name in order to receive this special rate. https://www.thewhitehallhotel.com $189

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Club Quarters Hotel, Central Loop 111 W. Adams Street, Chicago, IL 60603 Group Code: MSDE09 Member Services can be reached at memberservices@clubquarters.com or at 203-905-2100 during the hours of: Mon. - Fri. 7 am – 11 pm Sat. 9 am – 5 pm Sun. 10 am – 6 pm https://gc.synxis.com/rez.aspx?Hotel=58314&Chain=14601&arrive=9/26/2018&depart=9/29/2018&adult=1&child=0&group=MSDE09 $189

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Committee

• Juan de Pablo (Chair) Institute for Molecular Engineering,
  University of Chicago, United States
• David Awschalom Institute for Molecular Engineering,
  University of Chicago, United States
• Neil Hammond (Co-chair) Royal Society of Chemistry, United Kingdom
• Claire S Adjiman Imperial College London, United Kingdom
• Andrew deMello ETH Zürich, Switzerland
• Samson A Jenekhe University of Washington, United States
• Kristi Kiick University of Delaware, United States
• Yongye Liang Southern University of Science and Technology, China
• Niren Murthy University of California at Berkeley, United States
• Marcus Müller Institute for Theoretical Physics,
  University of Göttingen, Germany
• Paul Raithby University of Bath, United Kingdom
• Yuriy Román Massachusetts Institute of Technology, United States

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Contact information

Molecular Engineering
Royal Society of Chemistry
Thomas Graham House,
Science Park,
Milton Road,
Cambridge,
CB4 0WF
UK
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