University of Pennsylvania Department of Chemistry
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Physical chemistry at Penn aims at developing a fundamental understanding of the structure, dynamics and reactivity of molecules in different phases of matter, using modern theoretical and experimental techniques. Above, the work of the Lester Group: The three-body association reaction of OH with NO2 is a key radical termination step in the lower atmosphere, producing primarily nitric acid (HONO2).

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Virgil Percec Receives Two Honors
May 28, 2008

Upcoming Special Events in Chemistry
May 10, 2008

Marsha Lester elected to American Academy of Arts & Sciences...
April 30, 2008

Special Seminar: Luis Echegoyen, Clemson University and Director of Chemistry at the NSF
April 14, 2008

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Seminars & Events

Dr. Garyk Papoyan, UNC at Chapel Hill
September 11, 2008 @ 1 PM

Jose Onuchic, Univ. of CA, La Jolla
September 18, 2008 @ 1 PM

Keisuke Suzuki
September 22, 2008 @ 12 PM

Dr. Ken Karlin, Johns Hopkins
September 23, 2008 @ 400 pm

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