Let's Talk Chemistry- a science podcast by ChemTalk
69 episodes - English - Latest episode: 17 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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Episodes
Episode 10: Dr. Janda Interview
July 30, 2022 16:48 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBIn this episode, Roxanne interviews Dr. Kim Janda of 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 moment in the lab with one of his students.
Episode 9: Dr. Carl Denard on Synthetic Biology
May 07, 2022 07:50 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MBYou can change your hair, you can change your clothes. But did you know if you change a genetic sequence of an organism, it will affect not just itself, but its entire lineage to come? On this week's episode of the ChemTalk podcast, host Lawton Long interviews Dr. Carl Denard, Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering at the University of Florida, along with one of Dr. Denard's Ph.D. candidates, Sam Martinusen. We discuss the research conducted in Professor Denard's lab, what the field of...
Episode 9: Dr. Denard Interview
May 07, 2022 07:50 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MBIn this episode, Lawton will be interviewing Dr. Carl Denard and a Ph.D. candidate from his lab, Sam Martinusen. We talk about the research conducted in professor Denard's lab at the University of Florida as well as speculate as to what the field of synthetic biology may look like in the near future. In addition to talking about the research conducted in the Denard Lab, we talk about the pressing issues affecting underprivileged communities in regard to their exposure to the STEM field.
Episode 8: Dr. Eric Scerri on What Defines an Element
February 12, 2022 18:35 - 1 hour - 77.7 MBWould you believe that this periodic table expert has a side hobby of playing blues guitar? On this week's episode of the ChemTalk podcast, host Scott Gietler from ChemTalk interviews Dr. Eric Scerri, Professor of Chemistry at UCLA and periodic table expert. Dr. Scerri has written many books on the periodic table and is specifically interested in philosophical chemistry. With his knowledge of the periodic table, he discusses important figures involved in its development, what happens when an...
Episode 8: What defines an element? Featuring Dr. Eric Scerri
February 12, 2022 18:35 - 1 hour - 77.7 MBThis week, Scott Gietler from ChemTalk spoke with Dr. Eric Scerri, a professor at UCLA and an expert on the periodic table. Dr. Scerri has written many books on the periodic table and is specifically interested in philosophical chemistry. With his knowledge of the periodic table, he discusses important figures involved in its development, what happens when an element is disproved, how he became interested in chemistry, and his love for blues guitar. We hope you enjoy! More information abou...
Episode 7: Interview with Dr. Dino Spagnoli
August 06, 2021 12:00 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBThis week, Nafeesa Mahmood from ChemTalk spoke with Dr. Dino Spagnoli, a Lecturer and Coordinator of First-Year Studies in Chemistry at the University of Western Australia. Dr. Spagnoli spoke about his experiences as a research assistant at UC Berkeley in California, the process in which he developed his own app, what it was like working in the tobacco industry, and more. We hope you enjoy! More information about Dr. Dino Spagnoli: Website: https://research-repository.uwa.edu.au/en/persons...
Episode 7: Dr. Dino Spagnoli on the Tobacco Industry
August 06, 2021 12:00 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBYou may have done titrations on acids or bases in chem lab, but have you ever thought about titrating tobacco? On this week's episode of the ChemTalk podcast, host Nafeesa Mahmood interviews Dr. Dino Spagnoli, a Lecturer and Coordinator of First-Year Studies in Chemistry at the University of Western Australia. Dr. Spagnoli speaks about his experiences as a research assistant at UC Berkeley in California, the process by which he developed his own app, what it was like working in the tobacco i...
Episode 6: Dr. Fun Man Fung on Online Chemistry Education
August 02, 2021 15:06 - 58 minutes - 54.6 MBHow would you feel if your professor was more popular on YouTube than you? This interviewee's students may actually have to consider this question. On this week's episode of the ChemTalk podcast, hosts Scott Gietler and Nafeesa Mahmood interview Dr. Fun Man Fung, an Instructor of Chemistry at the National University of Singapore. Dr. Fung speaks of the passion involved in being a professor, how online learning can change the world for the better, and the importance of honest feedback. We hop...
Episode 6: Interview with Dr. Fun Man Fung
August 02, 2021 15:06 - 58 minutes - 54.6 MBThis week, Scott Gietler and Nafeesa Mahmood from ChemTalk spoke with Dr. Fun Man Fung, an instructor at the National Univerity of Singapore. Dr. Fung spoke of the passion involved in being a professor, how online learning can change the world for the better, and the importance of honest feedback. We hope you enjoy! More information about Dr. Fun Man Fung: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/nathatable Website: https://chemistry.nus.edu.sg/people/fung-fun-man/ Email: [email protected] ...
Episode 5: Dr. Jen Heemstra on Nucleic Acids and Coping with Failure in STEM
July 13, 2021 17:12 - 1 hour - 81.6 MBCan't decide between chemistry and psychology? This interviewee shows that you can do research on both! On this week's episode of the ChemTalk podcast, hosts Nafeesa Mahmood and Scott Gietler interview Dr. Jen Heemstra, Professor of Chemistry at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. The Heemstra Group studies nucleic acids and their applications, specifically how they may differ from their traditional roles (such as acting as antibodies). Dr. Heemstra speaks of her research group, how she go...
Episode 5: Interview with Dr. Jen Heemstra
July 13, 2021 17:12 - 1 hour - 81.6 MBThis week, Nafeesa and Scott from ChemTalk interviewed Dr. Jen Heemstra, a professor at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Heemstra spoke of her research group, how she got to where she is in academia, coping with failure in the STEM world, and much more. We hope you enjoy! More information about Dr. Jen Heemstra: Website: https://www.heemstralab.com/ Email: [email protected] Twitter: @jenheemstra Don't forget to check out ChemTalk on all of our social media platforms! Webs...
Episode 4: Interview with Dr. Timothy Dore
July 02, 2021 16:19 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MBThis week, Nafeesa, Shreya, and Melissa from ChemTalk interviewed Dr. Timothy Dore, an associate professor at New York University's campus in Abu Dhabi. Professor Dore spoke of his experience with medicinal chemistry research, his time as a visiting professor in Kyoto, how COVID-19 changed the direction of his research, and how to travel as a chemist. We hope you enjoy! More information about Dr. Timothy Dore: Website: https://nyuad.nyu.edu/en/research/faculty-labs-and-projects/dore-lab.ht...
Episode 4: Dr. Timothy Dore on Medicinal Chemistry and Working Abroad
July 02, 2021 16:19 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MBDid you know that chemistry could take you to Abu Dhabi or even Kyoto? It took this interviewee to both. On this week's episode of the ChemTalk podcast, hosts Nafeesa Mahmood, Shreya Sangani, and Melissa Valqui interview Dr. Timothy Dore, Associate Professor of Chemistry at New York University's campus in Abu Dhabi. Professor Dore speaks of his experience with medicinal chemistry research, his time as a visiting professor in Kyoto, how COVID-19 changed the direction of his research, and how ...
Episode 3: Interview with Dr. Lauren Zarzar
June 15, 2021 14:01 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MBThis week, Nafeesa and Olivia interviewed Dr. Lauren Zarzar, an assistant professor at Pennsylvania State University whose research focuses on material chemistry. Tune into the riveting interview to hear about how science and art overlap, the importance of creativity in research, and how we can work as a community to change the perception of chemistry. ChemTalk is excited to announce that Dr. Lauren Zarzar has joined the ChemTalk team as a member of the board of advisors! We cannot wait to s...
Episode 3: Dr. Lauren Zarzar on Material Chemistry
June 15, 2021 14:01 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MBWhat would you do if your kitchen table came to life? But in all seriousness, what would happen if materials had life-like properties? On this week's episode of the ChemTalk podcast, hosts Nafeesa Mahmood and Olivia Lambertson interview Dr. Lauren Zarzar, an Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Materials Science, and Engineering at Pennsylvania State University. Dr. Lauren Zarzar's research focuses on material chemistry. Tune into the riveting interview to hear about how science and art overlap...
Episode 2: Interview with Nobel Laureate Roald Hoffmann
June 02, 2021 15:58 - 1 hour - 73.4 MBScott from ChemTalk talks to Nobel Laureate Roald Hoffmann about how his love for chemistry began, nanoparticles, who's going to win the next Nobel Prize, his friendship with Oliver Sacks, the real purpose of a research group, and so much more. Dr. Hoffmann won the Nobel Prize in chemistry in 1981. More information about Dr. Roald Hoffmann: Website: http://www.roaldhoffmann.com/ Email: [email protected] Don't forget to check out ChemTalk on all of our social media platforms! Website: che...
Episode 2: Dr Roald Hoffmann on Being a Nobel Prize Winner
June 02, 2021 15:58 - 1 hour - 73.4 MBThis interviewee says that the winner of the Nobel Prize is never a surprise. Tune in to learn why this is the case! On this week's episode of the ChemTalk podcast, host Scott Gietler interviews Nobel Laureate Roald Hoffmann about how his love for chemistry began, nanoparticles, who's going to win the next Nobel Prize, his friendship with Oliver Sacks, the real purpose of a research group, and so much more. Dr. Hoffmann won the Nobel Prize in chemistry in 1981. If you want to know more about...
Episode 1: Dr. Michelle O'Malley on Biomaterials
May 19, 2021 21:02 - 45 minutes - 42.2 MBWould you believe it if we told you this interviewee met President Obama because of science? Tune in to find out! On this week's episode of the ChemTalk podcast, hosts Scott Gietler, Lawton Long, and Rylie Maziek interview Dr. Michelle O'Malley, a Professor of Chemistry at UC Santa Barbara. Dr. O'Malley speaks about her research on biomaterials, her education, and what it's like to be a professor. Dr. O'Malley's lab studies how proteins are synthesized, but approaches the mystery as both a b...
Episode 1: Interview with Dr. Michelle O'Malley
May 19, 2021 21:02 - 45 minutes - 42.2 MBScott, Lawton, and Rylie from ChemTalk talk to Dr. Michelle O'Malley about her research on biomaterials, her education, and what it's like to be a professor at UC Santa Barbara. More information about Dr. Michelle O'Malley: Website: omalleylab.com Twitter: @omalleylab Email: [email protected] Don't forget to check out ChemTalk on all of our social media platforms! Website: chemistrytalk.org Instagram: @chemtalk Twitter: @chem_talk YouTube: @chemtalk TikTok: @chemtalk F...