Direct catalytic C-C coupling via transfer hydrogenation

描述（由申请人提供）：拟议资助期的主要目标是培训Brannon Sam先生，使他在国家最高水平的有机化学领域具有竞争力。承担这样一个挑战，如在胺和不饱和化合物的催化C-C键形成的拟议项目允许发展所需的技能，以推进现代化学，特别是在复杂分子合成方面。该项目将通过提高Brannon的批判性思维，解释和呈现数据以及使用有机合成技术的能力来促进他的自主性。他将对过渡金属催化和小分子合成有更深入的了解。布兰农将是唯一一个在这个资助机会下接受培训的学生，实验室里将有大约20名学生与他互动。

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): The main objective of the proposed funding period is to train Mr. Brannon Sam, such that he is competitive in the field of organic chemistry at the highest national level. Undertaking such a challenge as the proposed project in catalytic C-C bond formation of amines and unsaturates allows for the development of the skills needed to advance modern chemistry, particularly in regards to complex molecules synthesis. The proposed project will promote Brannon's autonomy by improving his abilities to think critically, interpret and present data, and employ organic synthesis technique. He will gain a deeper understanding of transition-metal catalysis and small-molecule synthesis. Brannon will be the only student trained under this funding opportunity, and there will be approximately 20 students in the laboratory that he will interact with.