Princeton University
The 1st Annual Merck Catalysis Symposium
@ Princeton University
Sponsored by Merck
Thursday, May 1st 2008
Richardson Auditorium in Alexander Hall
Princeton University


*ATTENTION: Please note the NEW location for the symposium @
Richardson Auditorium (Richardson Auditorium website)
(see below for alternate parking directions).


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The Department of Chemistry is pleased to announce the inaugural Merck Catalysis Symposium @ Princeton University.

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About the Merck Catalysis Symposium

This year's research symposium will focus on catalysis and will consist of a full day's series of lectures by leaders in the field.  
The symposium is made possible through the generosity of Merck Research Laboratories to whom we express our gratitude
for their continuing support of education and research in chemistry at Princeton University.

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This year's symposium will feature special lectures from the following individuals:

Stephen Buchwald Robert Grubbs Eric Jacobsen Jeff Johnson Nick Turner
Massachusetts
Institute of Technology
California
Institute of Technology
Harvard
University
University of
North Carolina
University of
Manchester

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Schedule of Events

9:30 am Introduction
 9:40 - 10:40 am Stephen L. Buchwald
10:40 - 11:00 am Coffee Break
11:00 - 12:00 am Nicolas Turner
12:00 - 1:30 pm Lunch Break
(Map of local restaurants)
1:30 - 2:30 pm Jeffrey S. Johnson
2:30 - 3:30 pm Eric N. Jacobsen
3:30 - 3:50 pm Coffee Break
3:50 - 4:50 pm Robert H. Grubbs
5:00 pm Wine Reception
(Foyer, Frick Hall)

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Register for this event here.

(Note: Registration is FREE and greatly appreciated.)

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  • Parking Information: the best options for parking include, either:
A. Municipal parking @ either of the two Princeton Borough public parking garages, or

B.  University parking @ Lot #21 (by Jadwin Gym, located at Washington Road and Fitzrandolph Road).
Please park in the section of the lot closer to Fitzrandolph Rd, where a shuttle (Blue Line) will take you to Frick Lab,
& signs will be posted from Frick Hall directing you towards Alexander Hall.

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