Organic Chemistry: How does NMR Spectroscopy Really Work and How do Organic Chemists actually use it? with Dr Michael Stephenson from University of East Anglia
May 13 @ 14:15 - 15:00
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopy is one of the most powerful tools chemists use to elucidate and confirm the structures of small organic molecules, but how does it actually work?
In this interactive talk, Dr Michael Stephenson from the University of East Anglia in Norwich will take students on a journey into the underlying principles of NMR spectroscopy. We will explore how signals are generated within the spectrometer, moving beyond simplified models to understand the real physical processes involved.
Through interactive puzzles and challenges, students will apply their knowledge and begin to think like chemists, interpreting spectra to uncover molecular structures.
The session will connect these ideas to the concepts studied at A-level, helping to bridge the gap between school-level descriptions and the deeper theory that underpins one of chemistry’s most important spectroscopic techniques.
Lecturer Profile: Dr Michael Stephenson
Our events are designed so that a group of students can take part from a classroom or students and teachers can take part as individuals, either from school or from home. There is no charge to take part.
As a live, participative event, this session will not be recorded but slides and other resources will be shared after the event, where available.
Suitable for: 16+ pre-university students studying, or with a possible interest in studying, Chemistry and related disciplines. Student groups as well as students and teachers joining individually are very welcome.
Preparation/Pre-Reading: Students may wish to consider the topic in advance and questions they have. Students can also think about questions about studying at university level.
The IT Setup: The event will be run on Zoom and participants will be able to join using laptops, tablets, and mobile devices. If you are joining as a school group, we recommend connecting with one device and projecting on to a whiteboard. You will be able to interact with the speaker via typed comments and questions and/or via a microphone. Full details will be sent to those who have registered (see below) prior to the event.
Booking a Place: This is free for schools and colleges. If you would like to take part in this event, please register your interest using the link to the registration form below: