External Talks by Sanford Research Group Students (internal talks not listed) “Preparation of EDOT-Functionalized Ferrocene Derivatives for Glucose Sensor Applications” C. V. Kozack, Z. J. Beswick, E. M. Sanford, K. L. Brown, NCUR National Conference on Undergraduate Research, University of Kentucky, Louisville, KY, April, 2014. "Exploring Hydrophobicity in Halogen-Substituted EDOT Films" G. Donley, J. A. Adreani, K. L. Brown, E. M. Sanford, American Institute for Chemical Engineers (AIChE) National Student Meeting, San Francisco, CA, November, 2013 "The Synthesis of Bodipy-EDOT for Electrochemical Characterization" H. O. Ford, E. M. Sanford, American Institute for Chemical Engineers (AIChE) National Student Meeting, San Francisco, CA, November, 2013 “The Preparation and Characterization of Diketopyrrolopyrrole Functionalized PEDOT Films” T. M. Smeltzer, E. Sanford, K. Brown, M. Tori, J. Vrosh, Midstates Consortium for Math and Science Undergraduate Research Symposium, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, October, 2013 “Synthesis of TetraEDOT-Porphyrins as Redox Mediators of Biological Sensign Applications” B. P. Mulhern, C. Kozack, E. M. Snaofrd, K. L. Brown, Midstates Consortium for Math and Science Undergraduate Research Symposium, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, October, 2013 “The Preparation of EDOT-Functionalized Ferrocene Compounds for Glucose Sensing” C. V. Kozack, Z. J. Beswick, E. M. Sanford, and K. L. Brown, National Organic Symposium, University of WA, Seattle, WA, June, 2013. “Preparation and Electropolymerization of Brooker's Merocyanine Derivatives for Sensing Applications” J. P. Ayers, K. Brubaker, R. D. Muterspaugh, E. M. Sanford, and K. L. Brown, National Organic Symposium, University of WA, Seattle, WA, June, 2013. “The Functionalization of Phenanthroline for Glucose Sensor Applications” C. V. Kozack, MidStates Consortium, Washington University, St. Louis, MO, November, 2012. “A Facile Route to Trans-Stilbenes” K. Brubaker, NSF-REU Regional Symposium, Hope College, Holland, MI, July, 2010. “The Preparation of Highly Conjugated Organic Materials for Device Applications” A. R. Ketchum, J-M. Jeon, E. P. Lauzon, K. L. Topp and E. M. Sanford, NSF-REU Symposium, Notre Dame University, South Bend, IN, July, 2009. “The Preparation of Highly Conjugated Organic Materials for Device Applications” A. R. Ketchum, J-M. Jeon, E. P. Lauzon, K. L. Topp and E. M. Sanford, Midstates Consortium, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, November, 2011. “The Preparation of Functionalized Sol-Gel Materials for the Control of Cell Growth” N. McPherson, NCUR, Salsbury, MD, April, 2008. “The Preparation of Sol-gel Materials for Tissue Culture Applications” C. Lis Midstates Consortium, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, November, 2008. “Polyether Substituted Poly(phenylenevinylenes) for Use in Light Emitting Electrochemical Cells” M. Kryger; J. Barrus, National Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Chicago, IL, March, 2007. “The Preparation of Functionalized Sol-gel Materials for the Control of Cell Growth” C. Lis; N. McPherson, Pew Undergraduate Research Symposium, Washington University, St. Louis, MO, November 2007. “The Preparation of Polyether Substituted Poly(phenylenevinylenes) for use in Light Emitting Devices” J. Barrus, M. J. Kryger and E. M. Sanford, Pfizer Michigan Green Chemistry Workshop, Ann Arbor, MI, October, 2006. “The Preparation of Polyether Substituted PPV’s for Use in Light Emitting Electrochemical Cells,” K. Cox, Eli Lilly Undergraduate Research Symposium, Eli Lilly Corporation, Indianapolis, IN, July, 2004 “The Preparation of Polyether Subsituted Poly(phenylenevinylenes) with Different Morphologies for Use in Light Emitting Electrochemical Cells” M. Davis, D. Weatherly and E. Sanford, Lilly Undergraduate Research Symposium, Eli Lilly Corporation, Indianapolis, IN, July, 2003. “The Preparation of Polyether Substituted Poly(phenylenevinylenes) with Different Morphologies for Use in Light Emitting Electrochemical Cells,” D. H. Pridmore, R. Roa and E. M. Sanford, National Science Foundation Regional Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Symposium, Kent State, Kent, OH, July, 2002. “The Synthesis and Reactions of Sprio-Substituted [1.1.1]Propellanes” N. M. Hosking, C. C. Sterling and E. M. Sanford, Lilly Undergraduate Research Symposium, Eli Lilly Corporation, Indianapolis, IN, July, 2002. "Preparation of Spiro-Substituted [1.1.1]Propellanes" J. R. Koeppe, J. H. Petkus, National American Chemical Society Meeting, San Diego, CA, March, 2001. "The Preparation of Soluble Derivative of Poly(phenylenevinylenes)" A. Perkins and B. Tang, National American Chemical Society Meeting, Boston, MA, August, 1998. "The Preparation of Spiro-Substituted [1.1.1]Propellanes" A. M. Kubasiak, E. M. Sanford, National American Chemical Society Meeting, Boston, MA, August, 1998. "The Preparation of Soluble Derivative of Poly(phenylenevinylenes)", A. Perkins and B. Tang, Pew Undergraduate Research Symposium, Chicago, IL, November, 1998. "The Preparation of Spiro-Substituted [1.1.1]Propellanes" A. M. Kubasiak, E. M. Sanford, Pew Undergraduate Research Symposium, Chicago, IL, November, 1998. "A Comparison of 1,4-bis(Halomethyl)benzenes as Monomers for the Preparation of MEH-PPV" B. Tang and A. L. Perkins, NSF REU Regional Symposium, Hope College, Holland, MI, July, 1999. "The Preparation of Spiro-Substituted [1.1.1]Propellanes" K. M. Berghorst, J. R. Koeppe, J. J. Petkus, NSF REU Regional Symposium, Hope College, Holland, MI, July, 1999. "The Preparation of Poly(Arylenevinylenes) via the Reductive Coupling of Aromatic Aldehydes" A. M. Kubasiak, A. L. Perkins, NSF REU Regional Symposium, Michigan State University, Lansing, MI, August, 1997. "The Preparation of Aryl-Substituted [1.1.1]Propellanes" I. Arzumanova, C. Langstraat and L. Mann, NSF REU Regional Symposium, Michigan State University, Lansing, MI, August, 1997. "The Preparation of Alkoxy-Substituted Poly(Arylenevinylenes) via the Reductive Coupling of Aromatic Aldehydes" A. Perkins and E. Sanford, Pew Undergraduate Research Symposium, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, November 1997. "The Preparation of Aryl-Substituted [1.1.1]Propellanes", C. L. Langstraat, Pew Undergraduate Research Symposium, Chicago, IL, November, 1997. "Conjugated Polymers via the McMurry Reaction" K. Paulisse, NSF REU Regional Symposium, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, August, 1996. "The Synthesis of Naphthyl-Substituted [1.1.1]Propellanes" J. Charnin, NSF REU Regional Symposium, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, August, 1996. "The Synthesis of Naphthyl-Substituted [1.1.1]Propellanes" J. Charnin, Argonne Symposium, Chicago, IL, Fall, 1996. "The Preparation of Soluble Derivative of Poly(phenylenevinylenes)" A. Perkins and B. Tang, National American Chemical Society Meeting, Boston, MA, August, 1998. "The Preparation of Spiro-Substituted [1.1.1]Propellanes" A. M. Kubasiak, E. M. Sanford, National American Chemical Society Meeting, Boston, MA, August, 1998. "The Preparation of Soluble Derivative of Poly(phenylenevinylenes)", A. Perkins and B. Tang, Pew Undergraduate Research Symposium, Chicago, IL, November, 1998. "The Preparation of Spiro-Substituted [1.1.1]Propellanes" A. M. Kubasiak, E. M. Sanford, Pew Undergraduate Research Symposium, Chicago, IL, November, 1998.