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As the global coronavirus pandemic continues to spread, the Gordon Research Conferences (GRC) is officially closing the 2020 conference season by withdrawing all 2020 conferences scheduled to take place in July and August. (1/2)
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Congratulations to this year’s Nobel Prize winners in Chemistry, Physics and Physiology or Medicine. Many of these scientists have been chairs and speakers at GRC’s. We are honored to have these prestigious individuals as part of our community!
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We are honored to announce the next GRC Connects on “Innovation by Evolution” featuring Nobel laureate, Dr. @francesarnold and Dr. Donald Hilvert. Please join us for their scientific talks followed by Q&A. Register here for this free event: grc.org/grc-connects-innovat…
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Congratulations to one of our valued GRC members (and former Board of Trustees Chair), Prof. Harry Gray, for receiving the 2017 MacDiarmid Medal for distinguished achievement in the field of chemistry!
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The 2022 season kicked off this week with the Marine Natural Product GRC and GRS and this group got to celebrate #InternationalWomensDay2022 together as a community!
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We are thrilled to announce our next GRC Connects event, featuring Drs. Harry Gray and Richard Eisenberg, as they discuss the role GRCs have played in the great advances of inorganic chemistry in their careers. Register for free. See you there!
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Are you a chemist who cares about women in science? Then don’t miss the Power Hour at #ACSOrlando hosted by @cenmag and @GordonConf! @GeorgiaTech's @ReichmanisGroup and @exxonmobil's Michele Thomas will present data on gender diversity, followed by discussion time! #GRC @GRCPres
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Our incredibly successful 2023 season has come to a close. We had 211 conferences and 179 seminars take place at our wonderful venues across the globe this year. Thank you to all of our hard-working chairs who volunteer their time to make it happen. Looking forward to 2024!
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GRC is extremely grateful to all our conference chairs and attendees for your support and understanding. Especially in light of the challenges we face, GRC is committed to continue working together to advance the “frontiers of science”. Stay safe and well. (2/2)
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Please join us in celebrating International Women’s Day March, 8th, 2021, at this free GRC Connects event, featuring Drs. Kristi Anseth @kanseth and Chad Mirkin @CHADNANO and moderated by Dr. Shana Kelley @ShanaOKelley. We hope to see you there! grc.org/grc-connects-innovat…
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This week was the 50th Anniversary of the Electrochemistry GRC! The Four Points Sheraton/Holiday Inn had a lovely cake created to mark the occasion. Congratulations to the Electrochemistry community. We look forward to another 50 years of amazing work!
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We are thrilled to announce the Three Dimensional Electron Microscopy community's first GRC Connects event for their community on Friday, September 11 from 9-10:30am ET!
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A fossil of a 43-million-year-old, four-legged whale has been discovered in Peru! It has been named #PeregocetusPacificus, meaning "the travelling whale that reached the Pacific". Read how this discovery could help us understand the evolution of the whale! bbc.com/news/science-environ…
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Our Switzerland and Italy venues kicked off Session II meetings this weekend! #gordonresearchconference #grc
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Congratulations to this year’s Nobel Prize winners in Physiology or Medicine, Physics and Chemistry. Many of these scientists have been frequent chairs and speakers at GRC’s. We are honored to have these prestigious individuals as part of our GRC community.
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Our first Chairs training for 2021 season was a success! We got a great picture with all of the GRS chairs, Board members Don Hilvert and Dennis Dougherty as well and CEC member Sabeeha Merchant and our President and CEO Dr. Nancy Ryan Gray. Thank you to all who attended!
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To all the women who have made science, and GRC, what it is today - Happy International Women's Day! #IWD2021 #ChooseToChallenge
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GRC is thrilled to announce our launch of GRC Connects! Stay tuned for the announcement of our first event, coming next week! piped.video/GhDryU35DpU
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GRC staff visited our new location today, the Jordan Hotel at Sunday River, in Newry, Maine. The site will be used starting summer 2018!
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Did you know GRC's Power Hour is a session designed to discuss topics such as unconscious/pay-gap biases and work-life balance among women in science? The session is held on Monday from 3-4pm and all are welcome to attend! Check out the view from today's Power Hour in Italy! #GRC
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Our 2019 Session I meetings have kicked off and President and CEO, Nancy Ryan Gray is busy helping train chairs for 2020! This past weekend, she met with chairs in Amsterdam and pictured below, a group of our 2020 GRS chairs! #GRC #GRS #Amsterdam #ChairsTraining
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It’s hard to believe, but we are already in the final week of conferences for 2017! Which meeting did you attend this summer?
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Please join us for for the Chemical separations GRC and GRS scheduled for October 1 - 7, 2022 at Four Points Sheraton/Holiday Inn in Ventura, California. Applications are still being considered and we encourage all to apply!
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Please join us for the Collagen GRC and GRS scheduled for July 9 - 14, 2023, at Colby-Sawyer College in New London, NH. Applications are still being considered and we encourage all to apply! grc.org/collagen-conference/…
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Congrats to 3 members of our GRC community, Jacques Dubochet, Joachim Frank & Richard Henderson, awarded the 2017 Nobel Prize in Chemistry!
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Despite the tremendous odds against him, Dr. Percy Julian was one of the first African Americans to receive his doctorate in Chemistry. His research laid the foundation for advancements in steroid production. #BlackHistoryMonth
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Jeffrey Hall, Michael Rosbash & Michael Young were awarded 2017 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for their work on circadian rhythms!
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Who wants to go to a GRC at @LesDiablerets or @RenTuscany?! Breathtaking views and even better company! #GRC
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Please join us for the Tissue Repair and Regeneration GRC and GRS scheduled for May 28 - June 2, 2023 at Colby-Sawyer College in New London, NH. Applications are still being considered and we encourage all to apply
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The 2020 GRC & GRS for Sensory Transduction in Microorganism is accepting applications! Topics will include gene regulation, chemotaxis, energy monitoring, biofilm formation, and interactions with the host. We hope to see you!
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Our President and CEO, Dr. Nancy Ryan Gray, was recently discussing challenges Women face in the Science community at the inaugural Power Hour at the Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia. #Diversity #Inclusion
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A group of attendees from the Cell Biology of Metals GRC enjoy lunch at the Rey Don Jaime Grand Hotel in Castelldefels, Spain.
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Our President and CEO, Dr. Nancy Ryan Gray was invited to host a Power Hour at the 10th annual LASDB meeting at Universidad Argentina de la Empresa in Buenos Aires, Argentina! Almost 200 scientists attended the Power Hour! #WomeninScience @GRCPres
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Work hard, play hard, and then work harder! Conferees from the Nanomaterials GRC were able to take advantage of the free time and beautiful weather in Ventura, California this week after the morning sessions. #GRC
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2020 Registration is now open for ALL conferences and Seminars!
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Please join us for the Chloroplast Biotechnology GRC and GRS scheduled for March 26th-31st, 2023, at Ventura Beach Marriott, in Ventura, CA. Applications are still being considered and we encourage all to apply! grc.org/chloroplast-biotechn…
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Get Excited for the Cell Contact and Adhesion GRC/GRS! Spots are filling up fast so get your applications in ASAP! Registration deadline is May 28.
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Sugar and cancer? After a nine-year study, researchers have been able to pinpoint how cancer cells metabolize sugar. sciencealert.com/a-nine-year…
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#ICYMI GRC is hosting a GRC #PowerHour alongside C&EN at the #ACSOrlando meeting on April 2nd! This is a FREE event, open to EVERYONE! It will be held Tuesday morning at 7:30 am at the Hilton, Orlando, in the Lake Mizell A/B rooms. You do not want to miss out on this opportunity!
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Our first meeting in Hong Kong is off to a great start as Dr. Masatoshi Arai welcomes the attendees to the Neutron Scattering Conference. We are excited to be at our newest venue Courtyard Marriott Sha Tin!
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A recent study revealed that squirrels listen to bird chatter for cues about nearby predator risk.
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Congratulations to our President and CEO, Dr. Nancy Ryan Gray, who was awarded an honorary doctorate of humane letters from Colby-Sawyer College this past weekend! @GRCPres @colbysawyer
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Please join us for the inaugural Quantum Biology GRC scheduled for March 19 - 24, 2023, at Grand Galvez in Galveston, TX, United States.
Applications are still being considered and we encourage all to apply! grc.org/quantum-biology-conf…
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Join us at #ACSOrlando for a FREE breakfast to talk challenges women face in science & issues of inclusion. GRC's @GRCPres, C&EN's @BibianaCampos, Georgia Tech’s @ReichmanisGroup & @exxonmobil ’s Michele Thomas will present data, followed by discussion. grc.org/grcs-power-hour-at-a…
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Please join us for for the Physical Virology GRC and GRS scheduled for January 22nd, 2023 at Renaissance Tuscany Il Ciocco in Italy. Applications are still being considered and we encourage all to apply!
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It's #InternationalWomensDay and to celebrate, we're sharing photos from our largest Power Hour held in Italy as well as some other favorites! #BalanceforBetter
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#ICYMI GRC’s very own BOT member, @francesarnold was awarded the 2018 #NobelPrize in Chemistry for her work on directed evolution of enzymes! Frances and other Nobel Laureates will receive their Nobel Medals and Diplomas from King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden on December 10th.
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Conferees at Bates College take advantage of their free time by paddle boarding, kayaking, playing a game of volleyball, and tasting beer & wine.
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GRC 2020 session one meetings are just around the corner. Don't miss an opportunity to join us this winter in California, Texas or Italy!
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Dr. Harry Gray of @Caltech, recently visited @providencecol to present his lecture and GRC staff were thrilled to celebrate his birthday! He has served as Chair of the GRC Board of Trustees and holds the record for most GRCs attended. Happy birthday Harry!
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Please join us for the Epigenetic Regulation of Cardiovascular Disease GRC and GRS scheduled for June 18 - 23, 2023, at Four Points Sheraton/Holiday Inn Express in Ventura, California. Applications are still being considered and we encourage all to apply! grc.org/epigenetic-regulatio…
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The 2020 Electrochemistry is celebrating its 50th year! Apply now to join us in Ventura California from January 5th - 10th. Escape the cold and enjoy diverse talks at the forefront of research!
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It’s Power Hour Monday! This session is held on Monday from 3-4pm and all are welcome to attend! Below are a few photos from the Power Hour at the Grand Summit in Maine.
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Monday we celebrated #InternationalDayofWomenandGirlsinScience, but it was also our fearless leader's birthday! A very happy (belated) birthday to our own President and CEO, @GRCPres !
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How much does a person's gut health influence their brain activity? sciencenews.org/article/how-…
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Sir Venki Ramakrishnan reflects on how scientific discovery has changed the world in the last 100 years. bbc.com/news/science-environ…
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Please join us for the Neural Crest and Cranial Placodes GRC and GRS scheduled for February 26 – March 3, 2023 at Renaissance Tuscany Il Ciocco, Lucca (Barga), LU, Italy. Applications are still being considered and we encourage all to apply!
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Please join us for the Alcohol-Induced End Organ Diseases GRC and GRS scheduled for March 26 - 31, 2023, at Four Points Sheraton / Holiday Inn Express in Ventura, California. Applications are still being considered and we encourage all to apply!
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The buzz around town is that bees are pretty good at math! sciencenews.org/article/geom…
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One of the highlights for the Extracellular Vesicles GRC was interacting w/ Dr. Randy Schekman, Nobel Prize winner.
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Please join us for for the Carotenoids GRC and GRS scheduled for January 8-13, 2023 at Ventura Beach Marriott in Ventura, California. Applications are still being considered and we encourage all to apply!
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Please join us for the Dendrites: Molecules, Structure and Function GRC and GRS, scheduled for March 25 – 31, 2023 ,in Il Ciocco, Italy. Applications are still being considered and we encourage all to apply! grc.org/dendrites-molecules-…
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Cards Against Humanity is funding college scholarships for women in #STEM scienceambassadorscholarship…
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Our 2018 conference chairs were all smiles at the chair's training seminar held in Amsterdam this weekend!
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Our sites have many activities for attendees to do during the afternoon free time. Here are just a few that have been enjoyed this summer!
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Please join us for the Environmental Nanotechnology GRC and GRS scheduled for June 4th – June 9th, 2023, at Grand Summit Hotel at Sunday River, Newry, Maine. Applications are still being considered and we encourage all to apply!
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