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April 3, 2006

 

 

Herbert C. Brown lectures to attract top chemists to campus

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — The 23rd annual Herbert C. Brown Lectures in Chemistry will bring five distinguished scientists from around the world to Purdue on April 22.

The lectures, which will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Stewart Center, Room 218 A and B, will share the theme of "Organic Synthesis: Past, Present, and Future."

Herbert C. Brown was a 1979 Nobel laureate for whom the series was named. He died in 2004.

Ei-ichi Negishi, the Herbert C. Brown Distinguished Professor of Organic Chemistry, said Brown was a longtime mentor of his and deserves honor for his great skill and accomplishments in the field.

"Dr. Brown was the only Nobel Prize winner Purdue has ever had and one of only two in the state of Indiana," he said. "He was one of the best, most influential and most creative researchers in the field of organic chemistry. He was a true great."

The event is free and open to the public, but registration is required.

Speakers and lecture topics are:

9:15-10 a.m. — Laura L. Kiessling, University of Wisconsin, "Exploiting Multivalency through Chemic

Paul Shepson, Head
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