Main Group Chemistry in Molecules, Materials, and Interfaces

Jose Goicoechea — jgoicoec@iu.edu

Samantha Yruegas — sy71@rice.edu

Timothy Su — timothy.su@ucr.edu

This workshop will bring together global leaders in main-group chemistry to discuss the importance of studying and understanding atomic-to-molecular-to-materials level chemistry of main-group elements and systems. The primary goals of this workshop are to invoke an in-depth discussion on synthetic methods to prepare and manipulate main-group compounds and/or atoms, challenges in the characterization of these diverse, and often reactive, materials with atomic precision, and further inspire creative solutions to existing challenges in their use in key scientific areas. Focus will be given to applications in catalysis, biological and medically translational applications, materials chemistry as applied to battery and microelectronics technologies, and the fundamentals of structure, bonding and reactivity. This workshop is expected to foster collaborations between leaders in the field and inspire paradigm-altering approaches to the design, synthesis and utilization of main-group compounds for societally relevant, cutting-edge 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.