Let's Talk Chemistry- a science podcast by ChemTalk
69 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingChemTalk (chemistrytalk.org) is a brand-new non-profit, whose mission is to make chemistry more fun, easier to learn, and more accessible to people around the world - in the safest manner possible and also to be perceived in a more positive way. On our podcast, we interview chemists, scientists, and educators from across the globe who show the many career paths that involve chemistry, and how a love for chemistry can manifest itself in many unique ways.
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Episode 47: Dr. Eric Decker on Food Chemistry and Lipid Oxidation
April 19, 2024 23:11 - 18 minutes - 25.8 MBHave you thought about the chemistry that goes into the food you eat? What are the scientific processes that govern our ingredients and delectable meals? Dr. Eric Decker, Professor of Food Science at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, is an expert in lipid oxidation and food chemistry. On this exciting episode of Let’s Talk Chemistry edited by Emma Stewart, hosts Yeongseo Son and Erin Suh talk about our interview with Dr. Eric Decker. He shares his tips on food preservation, the scienc...
Episode 46: Dr. Thomas Albrecht-Shoenzart on Radiochemistry and Nuclear Renaissance
March 26, 2024 16:46 - 36 minutes - 50.4 MBWhat are heavy elements? What is a neutron flux? Dr. Thomas Albrecht-Shoenzart, Professor of Chemistry at the Colorado School of Mines, is an expert in radiochemistry and transuranium elements. On this exciting episode of Let’s Talk Chemistry edited by Presley Vu, hosts Jason Lu and Neel Youts talk about our interview with Dr. Thomas Albrecht-Shoenzart. He tells us about the Valley of Death, applications of radiochemistry, and advice to future chemists. If you would like to learn more about ...
Episode 45: Dr. Joe Schwarcz on Separating Sense from Nonsense
March 01, 2024 13:51 - 39 minutes - 54.8 MBScience should be an unbiased agent of good. It is rigorous, methodical, and systematic. Yet, it still brings controversy and mystery; Misinformation can spread like wildfire; Scientists can be ignored. Dr. Joe Schwarcz, the Director of McGill University’s Office for Science and Society, is an expert in separating sense from nonsense. On this exciting episode of Let’s Talk Chemistry edited by Emma Stewart, hosts Jasmine Winter and John Strojny talk about our interview with Dr. Schwarcz. He t...
Episode 44: Dr. Bomyi Lim on CRISPR and Genetic Editing
February 11, 2024 17:08 - 20 minutes - 28 MBWith great powers comes great responsibility. Gene editing is a powerful tool in the realm of biomedical advances. On this exciting episode of Let’s Talk Chemistry edited by Presley Vu, hosts Erin Suh and Alexander Seo talk about their interview with Dr. Bomyi Lim, Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the University of Pennsylvania. Her lab studies the regulation of chemical kinetics in biological systems. We hope you enjoy! If you would like to know more about Dr. Bomyi Lim...
Episode 43: Dr. Donna Huryn on Medicinal Chemistry and Women in Organic Chemistry
December 28, 2023 16:18 - 25 minutes - 35.6 MBImagine being a detective in the world of molecules, uncovering secrets that could save lives. That’s what medicinal chemistry does—it helps us design drugs that target diseases like puzzle pieces fitting together. On this exciting episode of Let’s Talk Chemistry edited by Presley Vu, hosts Yeongseo Son and Jason Lu talk about their interview with Dr. Donna Huryn, Professor of Practice at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Huryn is also a co-founder of Empowering Women in Organic Chemistry,...
Episode 42: Dr. Lee Cronin on Digital Chemistry and Innovative Thinking in Science
December 17, 2023 16:37 - 23 minutes - 32.1 MBWhat does it mean to digitize chemistry? How can we create artificial life forms? What are the origins of life? On this exciting episode of Let’s Talk Chemistry edited by Emma Stewart, hosts Grace Go and Alexander Seo talk about their interview with Dr. Lee Cronin, the Regius Chair of Chemistry at the University of Glasgow. Dr. Cronin is celebrated for his groundbreaking work in creating artificial life, exploring chemical evolution, and pushing the boundaries of digital chemistry. We hope y...
Episode 42: Dr. Lee Cronin on Digital Chemistry and Innovating Thinking in Science
December 17, 2023 16:37 - 23 minutes - 32.1 MBWhat does it mean to digitize chemistry? How can we create artificial life forms? What are the origins of life? On this exciting episode of Let’s Talk Chemistry edited by Emma Stewart, hosts Grace Go and Alexander Seo talk about their interview with Dr. Lee Cronin, the Regius Chair of Chemistry at the University of Glasgow. Dr. Cronin is celebrated for his groundbreaking work in creating artificial life, exploring chemical evolution, and pushing the boundaries of digital chemistry. We hope y...
Episode 41: Dr. Steven Clarke on Biochemistry and Biochemists
November 29, 2023 12:50 - 29 minutes - 40.4 MBWhat makes a good scientist? What makes a good student? On this exciting episode of Let’s Talk Chemistry edited by Emma Stewart, hosts Jasmine Winter and John Strojny talk about their interview with Dr. Steven Clarke, UCLA’s Distinguished Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry. We hope you enjoy! If you would like to know more about Dr. Steven Clarke, you can check out his research here or reach him by email at [email protected]
Episode 40: Dr. Karen Wooley on Sugar Plastics and Sustainability
November 08, 2023 13:35 - 21 minutes - 29.5 MBWhat if we could make bags out of the food we eat? On this electrifying episode of Let’s Talk Chemistry edited by Presley Vu, hosts Yeongseo Son and Alexander Seo talk about their interview with Dr. Karen Wooley, a Distinguished Professor of Chemistry at Texas A&M University. She shares her work with sustainability, sugars, and industry. We hope you enjoy! If you would like to know more about Dr. Karen Wooley, you can check out her research here or reach her by email at [email protected]
Episode 39: Dr. Martin Chalfie on his Nobel Prize Winning Work on Green Fluorescent Protein
October 27, 2023 21:40 - 49 minutes - 68 MBThe most humble creatures on earth sometimes reveal incredible solutions and secrets. GFP (Green Fluorescent Protein), naturally found in jellyfish, is a marker used in almost all biological laboratories. On this exciting episode of Let’s Talk Chemistry edited by Presley Vu, hosts Yeongseo Son and John Strojny talk about their interview with Nobel Prize Laureate Dr. Martin Chalfie, a University Professor at the Department of Biological Sciences at Columbia University. He was the first to suc...
Episode 38: Dr. Robert Bergman on the Bergman Cyclization and Organic Synthesis
October 11, 2023 13:13 - 27 minutes - 25 MBOrganic chemistry is art. Each chemical structure comes with a certain number of lines, a certain shape, a certain essence to it. How can we manipulate a chemical reaction to produce a useful product? How can we defy what chemistry claims to be incredibly hard and accomplish unique mechanisms? On this episode of Let’s Talk Chemistry edited by KG Gude, hosts Olivia Lambertson and Jasmine Winter talk about their interview with Dr. Robert Bergman, the Gerald E. K. Branch Distinguished Professor...
Episode 37: Dr. Robert Lefkowitz on his Nobel Prize Winning Work on G-Protein Coupled Receptors
September 27, 2023 14:12 - 25 minutes - 35.4 MBWith curiosity and creativity, there are no limits. We can be scientists. We can be doctors. We can be authors. Our renowned guest today has done all three. On this riveting episode of Let’s Talk Chemistry edited by Presley Vu, hosts Yeongseo Son and Grace Go talk about their interview with Nobel Prize Laureate Dr. Robert Lefkowitz, a James B. Duke Professor of Medicine and Professor of Biochemistry and Chemistry at Duke University. He elaborates on his Nobel Prize winning work on G-protein ...
Episode 36: Dr. Sarah King on Ultrafast Spectroscopy and Studying Abroad
September 19, 2023 11:56 - 34 minutes - 47.9 MBA tool to help us study the structures of atoms and molecules, spectroscopy is used everywhere to solve big problems. From astronomers who are determining the distance of a distant star to chemists who are solving biochemical problems, spectroscopy has a unified purpose: to see better. On this exciting episode of Let’s Talk Chemistry (edited by Presley Vu), hosts Jasmine Winter and Nina Deng talk about their interview with Dr. Sarah King, a Neubauer Family Assistant Professor of Chemistry at...
Episode 35: Dr. Najat Saliba on Air Pollution and How Chemistry Can Influence Politics
September 09, 2023 14:47 - 35 minutes - 49.3 MBSuperheroes don’t just exist in our comic books. We find them, here, in the real world. They protect the innocent. They fight injustice. They use their powers and skills for good. And we have interviewed one such superhero—working as both a global research scientist and serving as an elected government official. On this riveting episode of Let’s Talk Chemistry (edited by Presley Vu), hosts Yeongseo Son and Nina Deng talk about their interview with Dr. Najat Saliba, a Professor of Analytical ...
Episode 35: Derek Miller from Genius Lab Gear on the Lab Coat Project (GIVEAWAY)
August 28, 2023 00:17 - 29 minutes - 40.5 MBWhat if our lab coats were more scientist-friendly? What if we transformed them to be safer? On this special episode of Let’s Talk Chemistry, hosts Yeongseo Son and Olivia Lambertson interview Derek Miller, the founder of Genius Lab Gear. He shares with us about the launch of their new product—the lab coat project, and how it will address the needs of scientists. If you like to know more about Genius Lab Gear, you can check out their site. LAB COAT GIVEAWAY INFORMATION: Want to win a lab c...
Special Episode: Derek Miller from Genius Lab Gear on the Lab Coat Project
August 28, 2023 00:17 - 29 minutes - 40.5 MBWhat if our lab coats were more scientist-friendly? What if we transformed them to be safer? On this special episode of Let’s Talk Chemistry, hosts Yeongseo Son and Olivia Lambertson interview Derek Miller, the founder of Genius Lab Gear. He shares with us about the launch of their new product—the lab coat project, and how it will address the needs of scientists. If you like to know more about Genius Lab Gear, you can check out their site. LAB COAT GIVEAWAY INFORMATION: Want to win a lab c...
Episode 35: Derek Miller from Genius Lab Gear on the Lab Coat Project
August 28, 2023 00:17 - 29 minutes - 40.5 MBWhat if our lab coats were more scientist-friendly? What if we transformed them to be safer? On this special episode of Let’s Talk Chemistry, hosts Yeongseo Son and Olivia Lambertson interview Derek Miller, the founder of Genius Lab Gear. He shares with us about the launch of their new product—the lab coat project, and how it will address the needs of scientists. If you like to know more about Genius Lab Gear, you can check out their site. LAB COAT GIVEAWAY INFORMATION: Want to win a lab c...
Episode 34: Dr. Emily Ryan on Computational Methods and Sustainability
August 18, 2023 16:00 - 32 minutes - 44.1 MBWith the rise of AI and machine learning, how are scientists incorporating these new tools in their research? With these computational methods, how are scholars stretching new limits and advancing our understanding of the world around us? On this exciting episode of Let’s Talk Chemistry, hosts Yeongseo Son and Ankur Rao talk about their interview with Dr. Emily Ryan, an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Associate Director for the Institute for Global Sustainability at Boston ...
Episode 33: Dr. Richard Zare on the Mystery of Droplets and Life on Mars
August 12, 2023 12:57 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBWhat if we could use water droplets to “pull bread out of air” and drive agriculture? What if we could use a drop of our sweat to understand our health? On this riveting episode of Let’s Talk Chemistry, hosts Yeongseo Son and Olivia Lambertson talk about their interview with Dr. Richard Zare, a Marguerite Blake Wilber Professor of Natural Science and a Professor of Chemistry at Stanford University. Awarded the Wolf Prize in Chemistry by a unanimous decision in 2005, Dr. Zare is known for his...
Episode 32: Dr. Syeda Sultana Razia on Chemical Security and the Dangers of Chemical Weapons
August 04, 2023 19:41 - 25 minutes - 34.3 MBMany of us are familiar with lab safety and the precautions we take when doing simple experiments in school laboratories. But how does this safety look different on a larger scale and how do we avoid the potential danger of large amounts of chemicals? On this episode of Let’s Talk Chemistry, hosts Yeongseo Son and Olivia Lambertson talk about their interview with Dr. Syeda Sultana Razia, a Professor of the Department of Chemical Engineering, at Bangladesh University of Engineering and Techno...
Episode 32: Dr. Razia on Chemical Security and the Dangers of Chemical Weapons
August 04, 2023 19:41 - 25 minutes - 34.3 MBMany of us are familiar with lab safety and the precautions we take when doing simple experiments in school laboratories. But how does this safety look different on a larger scale and how do we avoid the potential danger of large amounts of chemicals? On this episode of Let’s Talk Chemistry, hosts Yeongseo Son and Olivia Lambertson talk about their interview with Dr. Syeda Sultana Razia, a Professor of the Department of Chemical Engineering, at Bangladesh University of Engineering and Techno...
Episode 31: Dr. Miriam Rafailovich on Flame Retardant Trees and Material Science
July 17, 2023 20:02 - 28 minutes - 26.8 MBHave you ever noticed that the sequoia trees in California have continued to survive forest fires? What if we told you that they had a natural flame retardant that scientists are attempting to recreate? On this episode of Let’s Talk Chemistry, hosts Yeongseo Son, Nicholas Molitor, and Nina Deng talk about their interview with Dr. Miriam Rafailovich, a Distinguished Professor of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering at Stony Brook University. We talk about the importance of material chem...
Episode 30: Dr. George Schatz on the Mystery of Colloidal Gold Nanoparticles
July 07, 2023 20:00 - 54 minutes - 75.1 MBMany of us are familiar with stained glass and the beautiful translucent colors that display breathtaking artwork. Would you ever imagine that these colors are the result of nanoparticles? On this episode of Let’s Talk Chemistry, hosts Yeongseo Son and Bella Liguori talk about their interview with Dr. George Schatz, a Professor of Chemistry at Northwestern University. We talk about plasmonic nanoparticles, the development of Raman spectroscopy, and photocatalysis. We hope you enjoy! If you w...
Episode 29: Dr. Damià Barceló on How Our Actions Impact Our Water and the Perception of Chemicals
June 30, 2023 15:36 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBPharmaceuticals are an important technology in our world that help save so many people. But sometimes, drugs that are good for humans can get into our water supplies and harm other organisms. But why is something helpful for us, but hurtful for other animals? On this episode of the Let's Talk Chemistry, hosts Nicholas Molitor, Olivia Lambertson, and Yeongseo Son talk about their interview with Dr. Damià Barceló, a Professor of chemistry at the Institute of Environmental Assessment and Water ...
Episode 28: Dr. Sibrina Collins on the Benefits of Storytelling in STEM
June 15, 2023 03:55 - 40 minutes - 608 MBWouldn’t your chemistry class be so much more engaging if you were able to talk about superheroes and theoretical elements like vibranium? This educator is working to do just that. On this episode of Let's Talk Chemistry, host Olivia Lambertson interviews Dr. Sibrina Collins, an Executive Director of STEM Education and Associate Professor of Practice in Chemistry at Lawrence Technological University. We talk about how storytelling can help us learn chemistry better, STEM education, and inorg...
Episode 27: Nobel Laureate Dr. Danny Schechtman on Quasicrystals and Early Science Education
June 08, 2023 03:26 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBMost of us were learning the alphabet or how to read in kindergarten. But what if you could have been doing scientific experiments? On this episode of Let's Talk Chemistry, hosts Yeongseo Son and Olivia Lambertson talk about their interview with Dr. Danny Schechtman, the 2011 Nobel Laureate and Distinguished Professor of Material Science and Engineering at Iowa State University. We talk about transmission electron microscopy, quasicrystals, a science kindergarten, and facing backlash in scie...
Episode 27: Noble Laureate Dr. Danny Schechtman on Quasicrystals and Early Science Education
June 08, 2023 03:26 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBMost of us were learning the alphabet or how to read in kindergarten. But what if you could have been doing scientific experiments? On this episode of Let's Talk Chemistry, hosts Yeongseo Son and Olivia Lambertson talk about their interview with Dr. Danny Schechtman, the 2011 Noble Laureate and Distinguished Professor of Material Science and Engineering at Iowa State University. We talk about transmission electron microscopy, quasicrystals, a science kindergarten, and facing backlash in scie...
Episode 26: Dr. Ewine van Dishoek on Creating Telescopes and Water in Space
May 31, 2023 20:51 - 20 minutes - 28 MBHave you ever seen those beautiful photos of nebulas or stars in space and wondered what they are made of? This scientist researches just that! On this episode of the ChemTalk Podcast, hosts Bella Liguori and Olivia Lambertson talk about their interview with Dr. Ewine van Dishoek, a professor of Molecular Astrophysics at Leiden University. We talk about water in space, the creation of telescopes, and collaboration in science. We hope you enjoy! If you would like to know more about Dr. Ewine...
Episode 25: Dr. Russ Algar on Luminescent Materials and your Potential to Work with Them
May 15, 2023 21:01 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBHave you wondered how something like luminescent materials can be used to diagnose diseases through your mobile? How is a discovery like this even possible? Through analytical chemistry- the branch of chemistry that focuses on experimentation! In this episode, ChemTalk hosts Isabella, Riya and Siya meet Dr. Russ Algar and discuss the spectroscopy research that he and his team are conducting at UBC. We discuss how he's able to apply various concepts in chemistry to solve problems one would've...
Episode 24: Dr. George Whitesides on the Lorenz Effect and the Importance of Curiosity
April 06, 2023 22:19 - 28 minutes - 39.3 MBWe have seen how gas stations have changed the way humans can travel. So what if there was a gas station on the moon? On today’s episode, hosts Olivia Lambertson and Riya Jain interview Dr. George Whitesides, a Woodford L. and Ann A. Flowers University Research Professor at Harvard University. Hosts Bella Liguori and Olivia unpack the contents of the interview including discussion on the Lorenz effect, why we should follow our curiosity, and how high costs cause problems in industry. We hope...
Episode 23: Dr. Sourav Pal on Quantum Chemistry and How to Choose What Subject to Pursue
February 15, 2023 16:25 - 1 hour - 87 MBChemistry is involved in everything around us, including the clothes we wear and the device we listen to podcasts on! So why is chemistry not taught as a fundamental science? On this episode of the ChemTalk Podcast, hosts Olivia Lambertson Siya and Riya interview Dr. Sourav Pal, Head of the Department, Chemistry and Professor of Chemistry at Ashoka University. We talk about the benefits of taking interest in chemistry, computational chemistry, and the differences surrounding universities in ...
Episode 22 Extended Edition: Dr. Laura Bickerton on Life as a Grad Student
February 07, 2023 22:03 - 46 minutes - 64.5 MBThere’s got to be some good science in cooking because this scientist changed career paths from chef to chemist! On today’s episode of the ChemTalk podcast, Olivia Lambertson and Nafeesa Mamhood interview Dr. Laura Bickerton, who at the time of the interview was a grad student at the University of Oxford. We talk about what it is like to be a grad student, standardized tests, and how anion transport can respond to stimuli. We hope you enjoy! If you would like to know more about Dr. Laura Bic...
Episode 22: Dr. Laura Bickerton on Life as a Grad Student
February 07, 2023 21:59 - 31 minutes - 43.8 MBThere’s got to be some good science in cooking because this scientist changed career paths from chef to chemist! On today’s episode of the ChemTalk podcast, Olivia Lambertson and Nafeesa Mamhood interview Dr. Laura Bickerton, who at the time of the interview was a grad student at the University of Oxford. We talk about what it is like to be a grad student and how anion transport can respond to stimuli. We hope you enjoy! If you would like to know more about Dr. Laura Bickerton, you can reach...
Episode 21: "Professor Dave Explains" Farina on Youtube and Working as a STEM Educator
January 11, 2023 22:34 - 44 minutes - 41.2 MBHave you ever seen a tweet saying two of your favorite celebrities are dating, only to find out that it was misinformation? We’ve been there too. Even worse, this happens all the time in science! On this episode of the ChemTalk Podcast, host Olivia Lambertson interviews Dave Farina, otherwise known as “Professor Dave Explains” on YouTube to his 2.3 million subscribers. We discuss what it is like to have your own YouTube channel, how to combat misinformation, and the importance of science com...
Episode 20: Dr. Helmut Cölfen on the Applications of Biologically-Based Materials
December 27, 2022 19:55 - 49 minutes - 45.9 MBHave you ever stepped on a sea urchin? If you have, you were probably too busy thinking about the pain in your foot rather than how these unique creatures get to be so sturdy and sharp. Would you ever imagine that these creatures could have insight into creating almost indestructible buildings? On this episode of the ChemTalk Podcast, host Olivia Lambertson interviews Dr. Helmut Cölfen, Professor of Physical Chemistry at University Konstanz. We discuss how physical chemistry can create more ...
Episode 19: Dr. Devleena Samanta on DNA as Materials
December 02, 2022 01:51 - 44 minutes - 29.5 MBHave you ever thought about your DNA as something other than your genetic material? What if we told you that you could fold DNA to make a smiley face? What about a map of the United States? On this week's episode of the ChemTalk Podcast, host Roxanne Salkeld interviews Dr. Devleena Samanta, Assistant Professor of Chemistry and an associate member of the Livestrong Cancer Institutes at The University of Texas at Austin. We discuss Dr. Samanta's research regarding the use of DNA as a material ...
Episode 18: Dr. Kayunta Johnson-Winters on Enzymology and Diversity in Science
November 22, 2022 18:22 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MBThis week's interviewee's advice you may ask? Think about the questions that are not answered in existing projects. On this week's episode of the ChemTalk Podcast, host Olivia Lambertson interviews Dr. Kayunta Johnson-Winters, Associate Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of Texas at Arlington. Dr. Johnson-Winters discusses her work involving enzymology and its clinical applications for diseases like tuberculosis. Additionally, Dr. Johnson-Winters shares her experience ...
Episode 17: Dr. Joaquín Rodríguez-López on Electrochemistry
November 13, 2022 19:42 - 1 hour - 65.2 MBHow can we use chemistry to make an impact on climate change? Can we reduce carbon dioxide and make it a new fuel? You can find out on this week's episode of the ChemTalk podcast, where hosts Roxanne Salkeld and Olivia Lambertson interview Dr. Joaquín Rodríguez-López, Associate Professor of Chemistry at the University of Illinois. Dr. Rodríguez-López speaks about the broad applications of electrochemistry (including reduction of carbon dioxide), diversity, and pushing the boundaries of chemi...
Episode 17: Joaquín Rodríguez-López on Electrochemistry
November 13, 2022 19:42 - 1 hour - 65.2 MBHow can we use chemistry to make an impact on climate change? Can we reduce carbon dioxide and make it a new fuel? You can find out on today's episode, where Roxanne and Olivia talk to Dr. Joaquín Rodríguez-López, an associate professor of chemistry at the University of Illinois. Dr. Rodríguez-López speaks about the broad applications of electrochemistry (including reduction of carbon dioxide), diversity, and pushing the boundaries of chemistry. We hope you enjoy! About us: ChemTalk is a sm...
Episode 16: Scott Cushing on the Power of Lasers
November 01, 2022 16:36 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MBDid you know that lasers have more uses than as a unique toy for your cat? On this week's podcast episode, Roxanne and Claris interview Dr. Scott Cushing, an assistant professor at Caltech who specializes in research with lasers and their uses. Dr. Cushing talks about how to make a tabletop chemical instrument, being a professor, and the importance of mental health in all professions. Dr. Cushing's enthusiasm for lasers will leave you wanting to learn more. We hope you enjoy! About us: Chem...
Episode 16: Dr. Scott Cushing on the Power of Lasers
November 01, 2022 16:36 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MBDid you know that lasers are more than a unique toy for your cat? On this week's episode of the ChemTalk podcast, hosts Roxanne Salkeld and Claris Chan interview Dr. Scott Cushing, Assistant Professor of Chemistry at Caltech. Dr. Scott Cushing's research specializes in the development of laser-based instrumentation for applications in chemistry and beyond. Dr. Cushing talks about how to make a tabletop chemical instrument, life as a professor, and the importance of mental health in all profe...
Episode 15: Dr. Elizabeth Bess on the Human Gut Microbiome
October 03, 2022 23:17 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBHow many microbial cells do you think you have in your body? A million? A billion? Would you guess that you have as many microbial cells in your body as cells that make up your body (which is approximately 30 trillion)? We didn't! On this week's episode of the ChemTalk Podcast, hosts Roxanne Salkeld and Claris Chan interview Dr. Elizabeth Bess, Assistant Professor of Chemistry at UC Irvine. Dr. Elizabeth Bess' research specializes in the human microbiome and the chemical reactions that bact...
Episode 14: Dr. Philipp Zerbe on Plants' Use of Diverse Chemistry
September 23, 2022 20:34 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBTell me something- before you took a literature class, did you enjoy reading just for the sake of it? And now, do you find yourself identifying motifs, classifying steps in the hero’s journey, or internally (or externally, we don’t judge) commenting on how the color of the rug elevates the mood of a certain scene? Well, we’re about to do that to you, only in this case, we’re gonna tell you everything you need to know about maize, and, maybe, strawberries. Have you heard of Terpenoids? Terpe-...
Episode 13: Dr. Elizabeth Neumann on MALDI MSI
September 13, 2022 14:40 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MBIf you’re wondering what on earth MALDI MSI is, you’re not alone. We were right there with you. On this week's episode of the ChemTalk podcast, host Roxanne Salkeld interviews Dr. Elizabeth Neumann, Assistant Professor of Chemistry at UC Davis. Dr. Elizabeth Neumann's research revolves around the use of MALDI MSI (matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometry imaging) to identify neurological disease elements without causing disorder in the sample. We also talk about startin...
Episode 12: Dr. Irene Chen on Bacteriophages
September 03, 2022 17:52 - 57 minutes - 52.2 MBPop quiz! What biological agent is most abundant on all of planet Earth? Hint: it’s a type of virus with hyper-specificity, allowing infection of different bacterial species. If you guessed bacteriophages, you’re correct! These phages are viruses that target bacterial cells and subsequently kill their host as they use parts of the bacterial cells to replicate. On this week's episode of the ChemTalk podcast, hosts Claris Chan and Roxanne Salkeld interview Dr. Irene Chen, Associate Professor o...
Episode 11: Dr. Jennifer Lillig on Listeria Monocytogenes
August 19, 2022 16:54 - 1 hour - 55 MBEver had a bad case of food poisoning? And while you were curled up in the fetal position waiting for it to be over, have you ever googled what might have caused it? This podcast episode might answer all your questions. On this episode of the ChemTalk podcast, hosts Roxanne Salkeld and Claris Chan interview Jennifer Lillig, Professor of Chemistry and Interim Associate Dean of Undergraduate Studies at Sonoma State University. Her research focus is Listeria monocytogenes, a pathogenic bacteria...
Episode 11: Jennifer Lillig on Listeria monocytogenes
August 19, 2022 16:54 - 1 hour - 55 MBEver had a bad case of food poisoning? And while you were curled up in the fetal position waiting for it to be over, have you ever googled what might have caused it? This podcast episode might answer all you questions. On this episode of the ChemTalk podcast, hosts Roxanne Salkeld and Claris Chan speak with Jennifer Lillig from the chemistry faculty of Sonoma State University. She studies Listeria monocytogenes, a pathogenic bacteria capable of causing severe food-borne illness. Watch to unde...
Periodic Table Interview with ChemTalk Co-founders Sam Magpantay and Bo Bramer
August 12, 2022 03:41 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBIn this episode, Roxanne interviews Chem-Talk Co-founders Sam and Bo about the ChemTalk organization and the newly released periodic table. To see a video demo of how to use the table, search “ChemTalk” on YouTube and follow along to see all of the exciting features.
Episode 10.5: Insider interview with ChemTalk Co-founders Sam Magpantay and Bo Bramer
August 12, 2022 03:41 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBIn this episode, Roxanne interviews Chem-Talk Co-founders Sam and Bo about the ChemTalk organization and the newly released periodic table. You can see a video demo of how to use the table on YouTube and follow along to see all of the exciting features. About us: ChemTalk is a small student-led and ad-free non-profit working to become the top chemistry education platform in the country. Please support us by following our social media channels, sharing our content, and donating if possible. ...
Episode 10: Dr. Kim Janda on Vaccines for Opiods
July 30, 2022 16:48 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBYou’ve had your fair share of flu vaccinations, and probably ones for mumps and measles too! But did you know that one of the most insidious crises of our time could also be treated with a simple shot? On this week's episode of the ChemTalk podcast, host Roxanne Salkeld interviews Dr. Kim Janda, Professor of Chemistry at the Scripps Research Institute. We discuss his research journey to produce a vaccine to combat the opioid crisis, how he became interested in chemistry, and his proudest mom...