The goal of the Center is to provide tools to enhance the effectiveness of synthesis planning and optimization, allowing researchers to focus on "what should be made and why" and less on "how to make it".

The Eni award honors research into the conservation of air, water and land, or the reclamation of industrial sites.

Nineteen graduate students were honored at the annual presentation of the Department of Chemistry Graduate Student Awards. Students were recognized for first-year academic achievement, special merit, and teaching excellence.