Randolph T. Major Lecture Series
The Randolph T. Major Symposium was started by an endowment from Merck and Company, Inc. in 1976 following the death of Randolph T. Major. Dr. Randolph Major, a research professor at the University of Connecticut from 1970 to 1976, played a significant role in the development of research programs at Merck.
Over the last 40 years, the R. T. Major Symposium has been a signature event in the Department of Chemistry. In addition to featuring topics of interest in the traditional areas of chemistry, it has a strong interdisciplinary component. We regard this event as an opportunity to celebrate our academic and research efforts, and we encourage participation from colleagues in other disciplines.
The Chemistry Department presents: R.T. Major Lecture Series
"The Origin of Cellular Life"
Professor Jack Szostak
Wednesday, March 7th, 4-5pm
CHM A203
"Imaging and Controlling Cellular Biology Using Genetically Encoded RNA Devices"
Professor Samie Jaffrey, Cornell University
Thursday, March 8th, 11am-12pm
CHM A203
Poster Session and Refreshments
Thursday, March 8th, 2-4pm
Chemistry Atrium
"The Surprising Chemistry of Nonenzymatic RNA Replication"
Professor Jack Szostak
Thursday, March 8th, 4-5pm
CHM A120
These seminars are free and open to all.
For more information on R.T. Major, visit https://rtmajor.chemistry.uconn.edu/
For more information on Chemistry Department seminars, see our full 2018 Seminar Schedule.
For more information, contact: Chemistry Department at 860-486-2012