Symposium Agenda
Agenda for the Schaap Chemistry Symposium
Hope College, Holland, Michigan
July 10鈥�11, 2025
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Thursday, July 10, 2025
Haworth Hotel & Conference Center and the A. Paul Schaap Science Center
| 9:30 a.m. | Check-in/packet pickup (for those not checking in Wednesday night) | Haworth Prefunction Lobby |
|---|---|---|
| Poster setup (will remain up for duration of Symposium) | Haworth Ballroom 136/144 | |
| 10 a.m. | Introductory Remarks | Haworth Ballroom 134 |
| 10:15 a.m. | Opening Keynote: Dr. Malika Jeffries-EL | Haworth Ballroom 134 |
| 10:55 a.m. | Short talks | |
| 11:40 a.m. | Break/snacks (feel free to browse posters!) | Haworth Ballroom 134/136/144 |
| Noon | Short talks | |
| 1 p.m. | Lunch | Phelps Dining Hall |
| 2:20 p.m. | Talks in parallel sessions | Schaap 1000, Schaap 1019 |
| 3:20 p.m. | Break/snacks | Schaap Science Center Atrium |
| 3:40 p.m. | Panel A: Industry Careers in Chemistry | Schaap 1000 |
| Panel B: Faculty Careers at Primarily Undergraduate Institutions | Schaap 1019 | |
| 4:40 p.m. | Break/snacks/networking | Schaap Science Center Atrium |
| 5 p.m. | Talks in parallel session | Schaap 1000, Schaap 1019 |
| 5:45 p.m. | Break/building tours | Schaap Science Center Atrium |
| 6:30 p.m. | Picnic dinner in Van Andel Plaza (inclement weather 鈥� dinner and dessert will be in Haworth Ballroom III at 7 p.m.) |
Just north of the Schaap Science Center |
| 8 p.m. | Summer Evening in Holland! Street Performers, Kollen Park, Holland State Park Beach | |
Friday, July 11, 2025
Haworth Hotel & Conference Center
If you are departing Friday, please check out of the hotel by 11 a.m. and ask them to hold your bags (or put them in your private vehicle).
p.m.)
| 8 a.m. | Coffee & light breakfast available | |
|---|---|---|
| 8:20 a.m. | Panel C: Graduate School in Chemistry | Haworth Ballroom 134 |
| 9:15 a.m. | Poster Session (with light breakfast/refreshments) | Haworth Ballroom 136/144 |
| 11:15 a.m. | Lunch on your own | 8th Street, Downtown Holland |
| 1 p.m. | Talks | Haworth Ballroom 134 |
| 1:45 p.m. | Coffee break | |
| 2 p.m. | Closing Keynote: Malika Jeffries-EL | Haworth Ballroom 134/136/144 |
| 2:35 p.m. | Concluding remarks, surveys | Haworth Ballroom 134 |
| 3 p.m. | Take down posters promptly (must vacate space by 3:15 | Haworth Ballroom 136/144 |
| TBD | Shuttle to GRR departs Haworth Inn & Conference Center (for preregistered guests only) | |
Minor changes may be made to this schedule as plans are finalized.
Chemistry Department
workP. 616.395.7630
chemistry@hope.edu