Filed under: Conferences, Group News, Group Photos, Science, Students | Tags: Canadian Chemistry, chemistry, CSC, green chemistry, poster
Chris, Fran, Khaled and Nduka have been enjoying the science and Albertan hospitality at the CSC
Chris and Fran spoke in the metal-mediated polymerization symposium organized by Mike Shaver and Paul Hayes. Nduka presented his poster in the same symposium on Sunday evening and Khaled presented his poster in the Industrial division on Monday night.
Thanks to all the organizers and volunteers for a fantastic meeting.
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Filed under: Group News, Group Photos, Science, St. John's, Students | Tags: carbon dioxide, chemistry, Green polymers, Memorial University, research, students
The St. John’s arts and entertainment magazine, “The Scope”, recently published an article in their on-line edition on some of the work occurring in the MUN Green Chemistry and Catalysis Group. Entitled “Great future in green plastics“, the article by Dave Jerome describes the research on degradable plastics that is being performed by Justin Belanger and other students in the group.
Today the group went out for Lunch together…..a good time was had by all. I hope you all enjoyed your secret santa gifts 
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- Christmas Trio
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- Group Xmas Photo
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- And hope you enjoy the break from the lab!
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- Happy Christmas!
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- Group Photo
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Zhenzhong defended his thesis on Monday, December 12. Thank you to Dr. Tom Baker (UOttawa), Dr. Erika Merschrod S. (MUN) and Dr. Louise Dawe (MUN) for examining his thesis, and Dr. Patrick Byrne for chairing the defence. Congratulations Zhenzhong!
This was followed by Kamrul’s thesis defence on Tuesday, December 13. Thank you to Dr. Audrey Moores (McGill), Dr. Karen Hattenhauer (MUN) and Dr. Dave Thompson (MUN) for examining his thesis, and Dr. Paul Gillard for chairing the defence. Congratulations Kamrul!
Dr. Zhenzhong Hu, examiners, supervisor and chair at the end of his defence
Happy supervisor and new PhD at the end of the defence
Thank you to Ruby and all in Grad Studies for the photos and organizing the defences.
In hommage to Zhenzhong’s (Dr. Hu’s) defence, here is a link to the BBC’s Dr Who website and a short intro/clip featuring the other Tom Baker:
Chair, Internal Examiners, Supervisor and Candidate
Hassan successfully defended his PhD thesis yesterday. Congratulations Hassan! and thank you to everyone who turned out to support him.
Some of the group out for a meal during the CSC 2011 in Montreal
A bumper number of students from the MUN Green Chemistry and Catalysis Group took part in the CSC this June in Montreal. Chris and Fran took them out to Modavie for a celebratory lunch. Well done to Kamrul, Rebecca, Justin, Elliott, Hassan, Khaled, Zhenzhong, Nduka, Marcus, Lisa, Michelle and Christina on their posters and oral presentations. You made a great impression on everyone you met!
Chris Kozak is the Inorganic Chemistry Exchange national Chair/Coordinator. Visit www.inorganicchemistryexchange.ca for more information. Chris, Fran and our ICE student Stephanie traveled to Montreal for the workshop in late August. Stephanie gave a fantastic talk on her Al chemistry. Well done Steph! After, all the talks were done – we went to Trois Brasseurs to celebrate.
Celebratory meal at the end of the ICE workshop in Montreal, August 2011
Zhenzhong and Nduka have recently returned to St. John’s after the extremely rewarding experience of attending the ACS summer school on Green Chemistry and Sustainable Energy. They advanced their knowledge of the field and made many new friends and contacts in the area. Congratulations to them on their participation.
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- Nduka receiving his certificate from Mary Kirchoff
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- Zhenzhong and Mary with his certificate
Group Xmas Meal 2010
The group Xmas meal was at Boston Pizza (Kelsey Drive) on Saturday Dec. 11th. Thanks to all who came out and for the Secret Santa gifts! The photo is from the beginning of the meal 
