Theoretical Chemistry Preview Day 2023
Program Overview
Theoretical chemistry lies at the intersection of physics, mathematics, biology, computer science, and chemistry. Theoretical chemists here at Stanford develop and apply models and computational techniques to simulate molecular behavior, from the simplest chemicals to complex living systems. The past decades have seen a dramatic increase in computational power, data availability and new algorithms. As this trend continues, the scope of problems that theoretical chemistry can address will further increase. These future challenges require new generations of creative thinkers with diverse perspectives dedicated to tackling the unknown.
To facilitate recruiting the next generation of scientists, we are hosting a preview day for undergraduate students and graduates interested in pursuing a PhD in theoretical chemistry at Stanford University. The event will be most beneficial to participants who intend to apply to the PhD program after Fall 2023, but those applying this year are also welcome to attend. We especially encourage students who have the potential to enhance the diversity - broadly defined - in STEM fields to attend. Participants will attend an afternoon of activities which will introduce them to theoretical chemistry research, provide the opportunity to talk with Professors Martínez, Markland, and Rotskoff, connect them with graduate students and postdocs, and give insight into the PhD application process. A schedule for the event can be found below.
Please note that participation in this preview program is not a requirement for prospective Stanford Chemistry applicants interested in theoretical chemistry, nor is it a guarantee of being accepted into the PhD program.
Event Details
Date: Monday, October 30th 2023
Time: 12:00-5:00 pm Pacific Time
All sessions will be held via Zoom.
Eligibility
The Stanford University Theoretical Chemistry Preview Day is aimed college undergraduates and graduates interested in applying to the Chemistry PhD program at Stanford.
We especially encourage participants from historically underrepresented groups to attend.
Theoretical Chemistry Preview Day 2023 Information Sheet
Date: Oct 30 2023
Website: https://sites.google.com/view/chempreviewdaystanford
Zoom Link: https://stanford.zoom.us/j/98679248020?pwd=d2VhYUFlV3BCdlp6MGxJaW5LUDRkdz09
Schedule
12:00-12:05 Introduction and welcome
Theoretical chemistry at Stanford
12:05-12:15 What is theoretical chemistry? Prof. Todd Martinez
12:15-1:05 Overview of research areas
Quantum chemistry, Dr. Amiel Paz
Molecular dynamics, Nancy Zhu
Machine learning, Frank Hu
Statistical mechanics, Andy Mitchell
Outreach+Education, Alex Chang
1:05-1:15 Break
Overview of research groups
1:15-1:35 Prof. Grant Rotskoff
1:35-1:55 Prof. Tom Markland
1:55-2:15 Prof. Todd Martinez
2:15-2:30 Break and activity
Preparing for grad school
2:30 -3:05 Crafting a strong application (Students aiming to apply in Fall 2023)
2:30 - 3:05 Preparing to be a strong applicant (Juniors and below, expecting to apply for graduate school in 2024 or later)
Being a grad student
3:05 - 3:30 The Graduate experience
3:30 - 4:10 Break + Q&A with current students and postdocs
4:10 - 4:40 Chemistry communities at Stanford
Chemistry Association in the Interest of Minority Students, ChemAIMS (Clara Ingrid Janet Zwanziger)
Enhancing Diversity in Graduate Education, EDGE (Jan Estrada Pabón)
National Organization of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers, NOBCChE (Ashley Paige Saunders)
Student Affairs Community, SAC (Nicholas Juntunen)
Life after grad school
4:40-5:00 Alumni tell all
Dr. Grace Johnson, Research Engineer, Hewlett Packard Labs
Dr. Hayley Weir, Senior AI Scientist at Prescient Design, Genentech
Prof. Elisa Pieri, Assistant Professor of Chemistry, UNC
5:00-5:05 Final Goodbyes!
Apply
Link to the application: https://forms.gle/9cFrenFkvSs7KanV8
If you have questions or would like more information please email to Emmit Pert at epert@stanford.edu.
