9
June
Ms. Meenal Jain, Chemistry PhD Defense: "Molecular Mechanisms of Amyloid Aggregation in Physiological Environments"
Ms. Meenal Jain
PhD Candidate
Advisor: Prof. Silvina Matysiak
University of Maryland
10
June
Mr. Min (Jack) Yang, Chemistry PhD Defense: "Exploring Simple Modifications Of Polymers In Pursuit Of High-Performance Polymeric Chelators"
Mr. Min (Jack) Yang
PhD Candidate
Advisor: Prof. Mercedes Taylor
University of Maryland
25
June
Mr. Benjamin Lanham, Biochemistry PhD Defense: "Determination of the Mechanisms of Substrate Specificity of SARS-CoV-2 Papain-Like Protease Through Structural and Biochemical Studies."
Mr. Benjamin Lanham
PhD Candidate
Advisor: Prof. David Fushman
University of Maryland
18
August
Mr. Cole Burrows, Chemistry PhD Defense: "Advancements of Polyolefins via Configurationally Stable Pre-Initiators"
Mr. Cole Burrows
PhD Candidate
Advisor: Prof. Lawrence Sita
University of Maryland