Adventures at interfaces: Molecules, Atmospheres and Community

Friday, June 19, 2026:

Location:  Rayback Collective (2775 Valmont Road, Boulder, CO 80304) 

  • Event Mixer - 6:00pm - 9:00 pm
  • (Outdoor tented space has been reserved with food and drink available for purchase.)

Saturday, June 20, 2026 at the University of Colorado Boulder Main Campus:

 Location: CIRES Auditorium

  • Introduction: VV 9:00-9:05 am
    Mediator: Rory McClish
  • Spectroscopy and dynamics of reactive molecules: 9:05-9:45am
  • Background VV: How can spectroscopy inform on reactive molecules? Develop the tools, concepts and collaborations.
  • Story telling: 9:15am- 9:40am
  • General comments and stories 9:40am-9:45am
  • Light initiated chemistry in the Earth’s atmosphere 9:45am- 10:30am
  • OClO photoreaction dynamics and polar ozone 9:45am- 10:00am
  • Vibrational overtone pumping: photochemistry with red light & atmospheric implications: 10:00am- 10:30am
    Story telling: General Comments and stories: 10:20am -10:30am 
  • Coffee break + group photo 10:30am- 11:00am -  Location: CIRES Atrium
    Mediator: Denver Tally
  • Complex Chemical Environments: VV overview 11:00 am- 11:15am
    Complexes, aqueous solutions, aerosols and water-air interfaces in the atmosphere of the contemporary and ancient Earth
  • Story Telling: 11:15am – 12:00pm
  • General comments and stories: 12:00pm-12:15pm
  • Lunch 12:30pm to 1:30pm - Location: University Memorial Center (UMC) Room 235
  • Reconvene for Storytelling, What comes after a chemistry PhD - 2pm to 4pm  Location: CIRES Auditorium

Saturday, June 20, 2026:

Location: Dairy Arts Center (2590 Walnut Street Boulder, Colorado 80302)

  • Arrival / Drinks - 5:30pm
  • Dinner - 6:00pm - 8:00pm 
  • Open Mic - 8:00pm - 9:00pm - Moderator: Joel Eaves

If you haven't done it already, please RSVP HERE