April 2026 SACP/SSP Meeting / Former Chair Night

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Details for the April SACP/SSP Meeting / Former Chair Night can be found below.

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April 22, 2026

Duquesne University - Power Center

5:15 PM Social Hour

6:00 PM Dinner

6:45 PM Business Meeting and Recognition of Former Chairs

7:30 PM Technical Program

Meal Choices

Please choose and pay for only 1 meal selection.

Braised Beef Short Rib
Crab Cake
Sun-dried Tomato & Artichoke Cake

Technical Program

“Chemistry in the Sky and Beyond”

Dr. Joseph S. Francisco, President's Distinguished Professor of Earth and Environmental Science and Professor of Chemistry, University of Pennsylvania

Abstract

Global climate is a top-of-mind issue for much of humanity. Will our planet become unlivable? What can we do to forestall that possibility? Can we play an active role in saving our planet without massive but inherently fragile globally coordinated action? While answering these questions is difficult, it is impossible without understanding the science. But we only have one world so how do we do that science in a meaningful and predictive way? This talk will lead us through atmospheric chemistry on Earth and beyond — where modern spectroscopy is allowing us to glimpse climate trajectories of our solar neighbors and what they might have to say about Earth’s future. Expanding our knowledge from our home planet to those within the habitable zone of the universe. Francisco will talk about the intricate chemistry involved in the Earth's ozone depletion by chlorofluorocarbons, highlighting research on developing environmentally benign materials to replace these harmful chlorofluorcarbons. These novel materials not only offer applications beyond Earth but also contribute insights into the feasibility of geoengineering Mars to support life.

The presentation further outlines how the synergy between experimental and theoretical approaches provides unprecedented insights into the fundamental chemistry shared between Earth and Venus. The talk unearths new chemistry involving chlorine and sulfur-containing species, forming novel molecules that influence observational chemistry in Venus's atmosphere. Detailed discussions on the structure and spectroscopy of chlorine and sulfur-containing intermediates shed light on their role in connecting sulfur and chlorine chemistry on Venus, offering valuable insights and lessons from chemistry on Venus to avoid on Earth.

RSVP Deadline: Monday, April 13, 2026 by midnight

Please note several changes for the 2025-2026 year:

No cash will be accepted at the meeting. All meal payments must be made through this portal using a credit card when you confirm your registration.
The social hour has been pushed back and now starts at 5:15 pm.
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April 2026 SACP/SSP Meeting / Former Chair Night

Wednesday Apr 22 2026, 5:15 PM - 8:30 PM
Duquesne University - Power Center
600 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
United States
15282