2026 Meeting of the Marcus Center for Theoretical Chemistry
About this event
Our aim is to bring together leading researchers from a broad spectrum of theoretical sciences in chemistry and chemical engineering to share insights into cutting-edge developments in the field and inspire new ideas.
Date: Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 8:00 am-5:30 pm (PT)
Location: Gates Annex B122 Changed to Noyes 153 at the California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA 91125 (building 72 on this map). The poster session will be held outdoors in Schlinger Patio (between Noyes and Schlinger). Information about visitor parking can be found here. The structures nearest to Noyes are #1 and #2 on Wilson Ave.
Registration: Registration is free but required. Please use this link to register by July 10, 2026.
Poster Session: If you are interested in presenting a poster, please provide the requested information when you register.
Speakers
- Laura Gagliardi (University of Chicago)
- Anna I. Krylov (University of Southern California)
- Sho Takatori (Stanford University)
- Michael A. Webb (Princeton University)
- Jianzhong Wu (UC Riverside)
- Weitao Yang (Duke University)
- Joel Yuen-Zhou (UC San Diego)
Hosts: Kara Fong & Sandeep Sharma (Caltech)
Schedule (updated Mon., July 20)
8:00–8:40 am: Coffee/tea and breakfast pastries; check in
8:40–10:00 am: Session 1
- 8:40–9:20 am: Laura Gagliardi
- 9:20–10:00 am: Weitao Yang
10:00–10:20 am: Morning break
10:20–11:40 am: Session 2
- 10:20–11:00 am: Anna I. Krylov
- 11:00–11:40 am: Joel Yuen-Zhou
11:40 am–1:10 pm: Lunch break (not hosted)
1:10–1:30 pm: Remarks in honor of Rudolph A. Marcus
1:30–3:30 pm: Session 3
- 1:30–2:10 pm: Sho Takatori
- 2:10–2:50 pm: Michael Webb
- 2:50–3:30 pm: Jianzhong Wu
3:30–4:00 pm: Afternoon reception
4:00–5:30 pm: Poster session
No photography or recording allowed except by permission of the organizer.
If you have questions, please contact Marcus Center Administrator, Mi Kyung Kim ([email protected]).