Mild Hydroalkylation of Terminal Olefins Via Decatungstate/Thiol Cooperative Photocatalysis Here we report the use of a tetrabutylammonium decatungstate (TBADT)/thiol photocatalytic system for selective addition of acetone and other simple ketone, nitrile, and chlorocarbon functionalities to terminal olefins. This system avoids the use of energetic reagents such as peroxides and proceeds under mild conditions using Earth-abundant element catalysts, providing a sustainable approach to C–C bond formation using activated olefins. Initial exploration reveals that hydroalkylation of unactivated olefins is also possible, though in lower efficiency, and preliminary mechanistic experiments are consistent with a radical mechanism.

Congrats @austinjacious.bsky.social, Paige Sutter, Alex Chavez, and Sebastian Cruz on publishing this cool study on alkene hydroalkylation using TBADT/thiol catalysis! A brand new project area started and led by Austin! #realtimechem

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In response to headline “Cruz-Led Investigation Uncovers $2 Billion in Woke DEI Grants at NSF, Releases Full Database” I want to re-emphasize that all these grants were public record and written in response to public solicitations supporting DEI content. No “uncovering” or “releasing” was done here

Look at this awesome drawing and editorial piece in ACS Nano made by my friend, Saxton Fisher!
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"The fight for a seat at the table is a collective and intersectional one"

#ChemSky #STEM #academicsky #science #art #lgbtstem

My favorite part of Bluesky right now is the increasingly specific starter packs being formed. Sign me up for "Queer Chemists who Play Violin, Write Poetry, and Predict Weather Changes With Their Knees"

It helped a lot to do that but it's challenging to find how to translate that outside of writing courses

That's a great point and something I've thought a lot about. I had a writing professor in undergrad who addressed this very well. Unlimited revise/resubmit attempts and progressively larger grading emphasis as semester went on. (First assignment 5%, next 10%, etc.)

Hi #ChemSky - recent Starter Pack for our #GreenChemistry and #SustainableChemistry community out there! Please give it a follow and let me know if you'd like to be included! 🌱🌎
go.bsky.app/Bmp4DHn

Q1: I haven't been a lead course instructor yet, but my career goal is to become a chem professor. I want to emphasize growth over incoming knowledge. A lot of barriers to entry exist in academia and our job is to help dismantle those barriers or help students overcome them.

Today is LGBTQIA+ STEM Day and one more piece of evidence to support my Theory of 10 Pride Months 🏳️‍🌈

Not liking Beyonce is a character flaw btw. You don’t have to be in the Beyhive or a stan, but not acknowledging she is THE most talented performer alive is a character flaw.

November 18 is the International Day of LGBQTIA+ People in STEM! Today more than ever we want to stress the importance of communities, building connections, and raising each other up. Let's keep leaving our mark for the betterment of us all! 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 #QueerinSTEM

prideinstem.org/lgbtstemday/

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A reminder that the wonderful @prideinstem.bsky.social has created two starter packs of LGBTQIA+ People in STEM:
part 1: go.bsky.app/BFc4wgf
part 2: go.bsky.app/Cw9bRYZ

music is really loud math

“The most important instructional resource will ALWAYS be the teacher. Not the technology, activities, or programs. The teacher!”

#edusky

Stand out. Someone has to. Excerpt from Timothy Snyders On Tyranny.

Stand out.