Physical organic chemistry is broadly defined and of fundamental importance for the development of interdisciplinary areas that link together chemical synthesis, biological and material sciences with theoretical and physical chemistry. Therefore, this conference encompasses areas ranging from synthetic and mechanistic organic chemistry, including reactive intermediates, computational chemistry, spectroscopy and photochemistry, to advanced functional materials and supramolecular chemistry as well as chemical processes in biological systems. Topics will include, but are not limited to: smart materials, catalysis, computational chemistry, mechanisms of chemical reactions and in enzymes, gas phase radical and ionic reactions, reactive intermediates, and spectroscopy. All attendees are invited and encouraged to present their latest, mostly unpublished research results in the traditionally highly stimulating and exciting poster sessions. Abstracts are not required. A selection of the best posters will be chosen for short oral presentations on the last evening of the conference. You won’t want to miss this event, therefore mark your calendar, and we hope to see you there! Funding Opportunities There are several first-come first-served opportunities for fellowships to attend the conference. Graduate students & post docs from China, Russia, Ukraine, India, Africa, Central America or South American can apply for a Carl Storm International Diversity Fellowship that provides $1,250 of financial support. Research-active scientists from a primarily undergraduate U.S. institution (PUI) can apply for up to $600 of support from GRC's PUI fund. If you are interested in either of these fellowships, please contact the Chair. Finally, U.S. citizens and permanent residents who are underrepresented minorities are encouraged to apply for a Carl Storm Underrepresented Minority (CSURM) Fellowship [link]. You will receive a link to the CSURM Fellowship after you submit your on-line application to attend the conference.