Workshop Details
Redox Chemistry with Heavy Elements; From Biotic Isotope Fractionation to Photocatalysis
08/17/2025 - 08/20/2025
Meeting Description:

Recent studies show that plutonium and the other f-elements have more extensive electron transfer chemistry than previously thought. These discoveries suggest that understanding heavy element redox processes could lead to major advances in electron transfer chemistry, in general. Inspired by those scientific breakthroughs, we are convening a multi-disciplinary group of experts to formally identify opportunities and new areas ripe for discovery at this workshop titled, "Redox Chemistry with Heavy Elements; From Biotic Isotope Fractionation to Photocatalysis."

This workshop is organized by Los Alamos National Laboratory, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, and Argonne National Laboratory and supported by the Chemical Sciences, Geosciences, and Biosciences (CSGB) division in the DOE Office of Science, Basic Energy Sciences (BES).

CSGB workshops follow the long-standing tradition of providing visionary inspiration for the research community. To this end, this workshop focuses on identifying emerging opportunities in heavy element chemistry with the potential for transformative impact on actinide chemistry and its influence across the periodic table.

Participants of the workshop will represent a diverse blend of early-career, mid-career, and senior scientists, reflecting a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We hope that gathering these diverse perspectives, in the inspiring setting of the Colorado mountains, will spark creativity and innovation to pioneer advances in actinide science.

Notes:

IMPORTANT:

Workshops sessions will begin in the late afternoon/evening on Sunday, August 17th and will continue through noon on Wednesday, August 20th.

Please plan arrival and departure to ensure participation throughout the workshop schedule.

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.

Telluride Science is about expanding the frontiers of science, exploring new ideas, and building collaborations. The workshop schedule will allow for substantial unstructured time for participants to talk and think. All participants are expected to stay for the entire duration of the workshop. Scientists are encouraged to consider bringing family or friends. Telluride offers a number of options for children's camps (including Telluride Academy, Aha School for the Arts, and Pinhead Institute). There is more information on childcare, camps, and family activities on Telluride Science's website. Feel free to contact Telluride Science's staff to help with any planning and/or coordinating care.

Meeting Venue:

Telluride Innovation Center
300 S Townsend St. Telluride, CO 81435
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Meeting Details:

Workshop Price: $ 0.00
Early Bird Lodging Discount Available Until: 02/28/2025

A $100.00 discount is applied to your lodging cost when you register before 02/28/2025.

Cancellation Policy: Once a credit card has been charged, cancelled registrations will be subject to a cancellation fee. Registration fees will be automatically processed once registration is complete. A $25 cancellation fee will be retained from a registration refund. Lodging fee payments will be processed 60 days prior to arrival, and a $100 cancellation fee will apply if cancellations occur after a lodging fee payment is completed. Telluride Science can only guarantee a refund for the remaining lodging fees if requested prior to the cancellation deadline that is specific to each lodging provider. Telluride Science recommends that participants purchase travel insurance to protect against unforeseen, last-minute travel plan changes.

Redox Chemistry with Heavy Elements; From Biotic Isotope Fractionation to Photocatalysis Registered Meeting Participants:
Participant Organization
Albrecht, Thomas Colorado School of Mines
Autschbach, Jochen University at Buffalo, SUNY
Bart, Suzanne Purdue University
Bernier-Latmani, Rizlan EPFL
Blakemore, James University of Kansas
Dai, Sheng Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Dares, Christopher Florida International University
Evans, William University of California, Irvine
Farha, Omar Northwestern University
Forbes, Tori University of Iowa
Hill, Stephen Florida State University
Kavner, Abby UCLA
Kozimor, Stosh Los Alamos National Laboratory
Wilk, Philip DOE BES
Wilson, Richard Argonne National Laboratory
Yang, Ping Los Alamos National Laboratory
zur Loye, Hans-Conrad University of South Carolina

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