Good Vibrations: Thermal Conductivity in Macromolecular Systems

Austin Evans — AustinEvans@ufl.edu

Jonathan Malen — jonmalen@andrew.cmu.edu

Recent research has shown that macromolecular systems can host high thermal conductivities. However, the molecular designs needed to realize this behavior are still unknown. This Telluride Science workshop will bring together scientists and engineers to challenge the conventional paradigm that polymers are intrinsically thermally insulating. Our goal is to connect the often siloed communities of synthetic chemists and thermal transport experts, which we view as a prerequisite to this goal. Discussions will integrate elements from emerging polymer chemistry designs, state-of-the-art experimental measurements, and advanced computational modeling to probe thermal transport mechanisms that are often inaccessible by experiment alone. By prioritizing focused discussion and informal collaboration, we aim to identify this nascent field's key unresolved questions, formulate new predictive models for thermal transport, and spur the design of next-generation materials for future energy and electronics technologies.

We wish to ensure an intimate workshop setting, with no more than 20 to 25 participants. If you are interested in attending but have not received an invitation, please contact the workshop organizer before registering.

Sessions typically run mornings and late afternoons, leaving mid-day free for informal collaboration.

Travel to Telluride can be expensive; please assess your own potential travel costs before registering.

Please book your travel plans! The Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) is the most reliable and convenient airport for Telluride.

Telluride Science can provide lodging starting as low as $215/night during off-peak weeks and as low as $250/night during peak-season at the Mountainside Inn. These affordable lodging options are limited and available first-come, first-serve. To encourage participants to secure affordable lodging, we offer a $100 discount on lodging provided through Telluride Science that is secured before the Early Bird deadline. Additionally, we work with many lodging providers in Telluride and Mountain Village to offer discounts between 10-15% off your total lodging balance. Additional information provided with registration.

If you have more questions about lodging, reach out to Sara at sara@telluridescience.org.

Registrations may be refunded less a $25 cancellation fee. If cancelled before the lodging cancellation deadline, lodging payments are refundable less a $100 cancellation fee. It is each participant's responsibility to confirm and understand their own lodging cancellation deadline. Travel insurance is highly recommended.