High School Poster Session Registration and FAQ

25th Annual High School Poster Session

Saturday, February 4, 2023 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Keynote Address

In Silico Modeling of Gas-Phase Reactions and Ligand-Protein Dissociations

João Marcelo Lamim Ribeiro, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Sciences
St. Joseph’s University

With the advances in both computational algorithms as well as hardware seen over the last two decades, the use of computational approaches for tackling complex chemical questions continues to increase. Amongst its various applications and uses, computational methods have become ever more suitable for measuring the thermodynamics and kinetics of chemical reactions in silico, with applications to atmospheric and combustion reactions, as well as to ligand-protein dissociations, becoming ever more routine. One of the strengths of such computational predictions is that, in addition to the determination of reaction enthalpies and reaction rates, it can simultaneously reveal the mechanism associated with these reactions. In this talk, the general approach towards in silico prediction of reaction thermodynamics and kinetics will be discussed, with specific focus on the gas-phase oxidation of isoprene by the nitrate radical, as well as on opioid dissociation from opioid-receptors.

Contacts

Jill Rehmann, Ph.D.
Associate Professor and Chairperson, Department of Physical Science
[email protected]
718.940.5846

Jeonghee Kang, Ph.D.
Event Coordinator
Associate Professor of Chemistry
St. Joseph's University
[email protected]
718.940.5847

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Registration

The presenter registration is now closed, but you can still use the links below to register as a guest/mentor/teacher or judge.

Guest/Mentor/Teacher Registration

Judge Registration

FAQ

• How do I register for the St. Joseph’s Poster Session?
  Student registration is currently closed.
• Who can participate?
  This competition is open to high school students in the Metropolitan New York Area, grades 9-12.
• If I entered the competition last year, can I register for the next event?
  Yes! St. Joseph’s High School Research Poster Session is an annual event. Students may register each year they wish to participate.
• Where is St. Joseph's University located?
  St. Joseph's University, Brooklyn Campus is located at 245 Clinton Ave Brooklyn, NY 11205.
• How do I get to St. Joseph's University?
  For direction please visit www.sjny.edu/brooklyn/about/directions.
• What is the attire for the event?
  Students should dress professionally in business attire.
• What time should students arrive to set up their poster?
  Students should arrive at 9:00 am to set up posters.
• Where should students go to set up their posters?
  Students participating in the poster session should report to the registration desk upon arrival (245 Clinton Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205).  You will be assigned a location at the registration desk.
• Can students bring anyone to accompany them?
  Students may bring guests (parents, teachers, research advisors). All guests must register for the event by clicking here.
• What is the schedule of events?
  9 to 9:30 a.m.                    Arrival/setup/refreshments
  
  9:30 to 11:30 a.m.             Judging
  
  11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.   Keynote speaker
  
  12:30 to 1 p.m.                  Awards
• What should students bring with them to the event?
  We suggest you bring a self-standing tri-fold poster board. If you have a printed poster, you can use a tri-fold poster board and attach your poster with binder clips. Please bring all materials you may need for your poster such as tri-fold poster board, clips, etc.
• How is judging done?
  Students will be judged by scientists working in the industry and academia. Students should expect to be judged by multiple judges.
• What awards are granted at the St. Joseph’s Poster Session?
  Every high school student registered will receive a participation certificate. There are also two first place certificates awarded, two second place certificates awarded, and several honorable mentions awarded. Prizes will be given to the four winning presenters.
• Is the St. Joseph’s Poster Session only for individual work or can teams enter? 
  We welcome entries from both individual and group research projects but each member of a group must register if he/ she will attend the event.