Description: "Discussions on technologies in organic synthesis are generally limited to analytical instruments used for characterization such as NMR and IR. This contrasts starkly to the breadth and importance of technologies that have advanced organic chemistry to the discipline it is today. Computational chemistry, once reserved for dedicated experts, can now be used by organic chemists to help predict outcomes, understand selectivity, and decipher mechanisms. Automation technology can be used to generate large amounts of data with limited amounts of material, and data processing software can be used to extract subtle trends. It is becoming increasingly important for chemists to familiarize themselves with these tools and techniques to be prepared to solve diverse synthetic problems."--
