Nanomaterials & Science Outreach in the Spotlight

In the Spotlight

English - February 18, 2021 09:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MB - ★★★★★ - 9 ratings
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For our first EVER episode, we are welcoming chemistry graduate student and science communication veteran Suyog Padgaonkar to talk about his work on the fascinating nanomaterials that may change the way we trap and emit light. He also gives us the scoop on why science outreach matters, and not just the programs for kids.

If you want to learn more about the topics discussed in this episode, check out:

The Mighty Power of Nanomaterials: Crash Course Engineering #23 (video)What are quantum dots, and why do I want them in my TV? (news article)Northwestern graduate students host virtual, monthly science talks with seniors (news article)

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