Chemistry and Materials Science Seminar: Converting Nitrogen to Ammonia

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Chemistry and Materials Science Seminar
Converting Nitrogen to Ammonia

Dr. Michael Heagy

Department Head, School of Chemistry and Materials Science
Rochester Institute of Technology

Abstract:
The stuff of Western industrialized agriculture and a precursor to gunpowder, ammonia sparked a war, garnered a Nobel prize, and exalted academic careers. The synthesis and the modern achievements in reducing nitrogen to ammonia will be presented.

Speaker Bio:
Dr. Michael Heagy is the head of RIT’s School of Chemistry and Materials Science. Dr. Heagy came to RIT from the New Mexico Institute of Mining & Technology, where he began his academic career as an assistant professor in 1996 and has served as the chair of the Department of Chemistry since 2016.

Intended Audience: All are Welcome!

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Nathan Eddingsaas
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When and Where
September 17, 2024
12:30 pm - 1:45 pm
Room/Location: 2305
Who

This is an RIT Only Event

Interpreter Requested?

No

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research