2025 Ohio Inorganic Weekend

November 7-8 Kent State University

Registration is free

The Ohio Inorganic Weekend (OIW) is an annual gathering of inorganic chemists from across Ohio and neighboring states, providing a supportive forum for students and faculty to share research, connect, and foster collaborations.

OIW2025

The 2025 meeting will maintain its student-centered format with a poster session on Friday evening, November 7, and oral presentations on Saturday, November 8, hosted at the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, Kent State University (Kent, OH). Registration is free of charge, and the abstract submission deadline is October 24, 2025. We warmly invite undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral researchers to present their work, with faculty participation encouraged to support and engage with the next generation of chemists.

Nov 7

The poster session will begin at 6:00 pm on November 7 (with registration open earlier)

Nov 8

The oral presentations will start at 9:00 am on November 8 (with registration open beforehand)

Plan Your Visit

Hotels

Several hotels are located within a short drive of Kent State University:

Kent State University Hotel & Conference Center (0.5 miles) – Downtown Kent, within walking distance of campus.
Hampton Inn Kent/Akron Area (3 miles) – Just off I-76, a short drive to Kent State.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kent – University Area (3 miles) – Just off I-76, a short drive to Kent State.

Food

On-Campus Dining (Walking distance – approx. 5 minutes)

Kent Student Center Food Court – variety of quick-service options (view menu and hours)
Starbucks (Kent State Library) – coffee, pastries, and light fare, located inside the University Library
Eastway Center – buffet-style casual dining hall with diverse meal options (view menu and hours)

Off-Campus Dining (Downtown Kent – approx. 5 minutes by car)

Tree City Coffee & Pastry – local café serving coffee, pastries, and light breakfast/lunch options
Ray’s Place – Kent’s landmark pub with burgers and American fare
Laziza – Mediterranean cuisine with a modern atmosphere
Pacific East – Japanese and Asian fusion dishes, sushi, and noodles
The River Merchant – craft bar and restaurant featuring seasonal American dishes and cocktails, with a riverside setting
More options

The OIW2025 will take place in the Integrated Sciences Building at Kent State University, home to the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry.

We recommend the Visitor Parking Lot (Student Center Visitor Lot), which is large, centrally located, and only a short walk to the Integrated Sciences Building.
📍 GPS Address: 1130 Risman Drive, Kent, OH 44242

Parking is free after 4:00 pm on Friday and all weekend.

Walking from Visitor Parking Lot to the Integrated Sciences Building

Park in the Visitor Parking Lot.
Exit the lot on the east side, facing the University Library (tall building on the left in the photo, with KENT STATE signage).
Walk past the Library and follow the central pedestrian walkway shown in the photo.
The Integrated Sciences Building is directly ahead (center of the photo).

⏱️ Walking time: about 5 minutes.

Kent State University (Kent, OH)

Driving Directions

From I-76 (east or west): Take Exit 33 (Kent). Follow OH-43 North for ~3 miles into Kent. Turn right onto E. Summit Street, then left onto Risman Drive. The Visitor Parking Lot will be on your left.
From Akron (I-77/I-76 interchange): Drive east on I-76 to Exit 33 (Kent). Follow OH-43 North into Kent, then proceed as above (approx. 25 minutes).
From Cleveland (I-480/I-271): Take I-480 East to OH-43 South. Follow OH-43 into Kent, then turn left on E. Summit Street and left on Risman Drive (approx. 50 minutes).

📍 Tip: Enter “Visitor Parking Lot, 1130 Risman Drive, Kent, OH 44242” into your GPS for the most direct route.

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2025 Ohio Inorganic Weekend

OIW2025

Plan Your Visit

Kent State University (Kent, OH)