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Scorpionate Metal Complexes as Catalysts for the Synthesis of Bio-Derived Polymers and Cyclic Carbonat This presentation focuses on the use of scorpionate metal complexes as efficient catalysts in the synthesis of bio-derived polymers and cyclic carbonates. These complexes offer unique coordination environments that enhance catalytic activity and selectivity, enabling the sustainable transformation of renewable feedstocks into valuable polymeric materials and cyclic carbonates. The talk will cover recent advances in catalyst design, reaction mechanisms, and potential applications in green chemistry and materials science.

Joseph Messinger, Managing Editor ACS: From Academia to Academic Publishing Researchers routinely interact with scientific journals every day, but far fewer know how these journals operate behind the scenes. In this talk, I will discuss my career path going from doing labwork as a graduate student and postdoc to my current role in academic publishing, including what it really looks like to work for a journal and how to make that transition. I will also discuss the current state of academic publishing, the major issues affecting the field, and how publishers are responding to them.