The program is designed to strengthen the university's existing partnerships and collaborative endeavors. The Robert C. Lamb Lectureship provides support for visits and lectures by renowned scientists. The lectureship was established in 1990 to honor Robert C. Lamb, professor emeritus and former department chair. The department has sponsored many symposia over the years focusing on topics of contemporary interest in science such as laboratory safety, developments in biotechnology, computers in chemical education, hazardous waste disposal, and alternative energy sources. The meeting is sponsored and organized by the department, the eastern North Carolina section of the ACS, the ACS student affiliate chapter, and local industrial scientists.
Additional support is provided through donations from regional industries.
Students from throughout the Southeast have shared their research findings at the meetings. We have been privileged to have Nobel Laureates in chemistry provide the keynote addresses at the awards banquets. This event is generally scheduled to coincide with National Chemistry Week during the fall semester. For more information, e-mail Professor Li.