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It"s a Material World | Materials Science Podcast

Punith Upadhya and David Yeh

The show that uncovers why materials science will change the world.

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86: From Mining to Batteries: How EnergyX is Scaling...

It"s a Material World | Materials Science Podcast ·

2022/11/28

Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/6tN2ggPd0hM Do you want to hear a CEO describe their entrepreneurial journey? Do you want to hear where lithium comes from, and how lithium extraction technology will grow? Do you want to know how to contribute MSE knowledge to future lithium extraction? In today’s episode we welcome our guest, Teague Egan, current CEO and founder of EnergyX. With him, we discussed: 🔹️ What Teague led to start EnergyX. 🔹 Describe the current lithium extraction

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85: The Evolution of Forging with Modern Day...

It"s a Material World | Materials Science Podcast ·

2022/11/21

Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/toMcDy5HYqI Do you want to hear about the uses of computational modeling for use in forging? What about the role that 3D printing & Additive Manufacturing play in the future of forging? If you’re looking to start your own journey in forging, bladesmithing, or blacksmithing, then this episode is for you! In today’s episode we welcome today’s guest, Patrick Nowak, current Plant Metallurgist at Scot Forge. With him, we discussed: 🔹️ What exactly does

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84: Porous Plastics: Hidden Uses in Everyday Items...

It"s a Material World | Materials Science Podcast ·

2022/11/14

Porex is a company dedicated to developing innovative porous materials solutions for healthcare, consumer, and industrial applications. Porex continues to excel as a global leader in the development and manufacturing of advanced porous solutions. In today’s episode we welcome today’s guest, Robert Kiblinger, Product Development Engineer and Lab Manager at Porex. With him, we discussed: 🔹️The different types of polymers that fall under this category of “porous” and what structure-property

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83: Demystifying Design With Bio-Based Materials (ft....

It"s a Material World | Materials Science Podcast ·

2022/11/07

Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/iuwcpJblblM Do you want to know how certain petroleum-based polymers can be phased out? Would you like to hear about sustainable biobased polymer innovation, and some of their design processes? Do you want to hear how life cycle assessment can be used to determine how much carbon is used for raw materials? In today’s episode we welcome today’s guest, Dr. Adrienne McKee, Director of Platform Partnerships at Checkerspot, Inc. We discussed: 🔹️How

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82: A Global Perspective on the Battery Industry and...

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2022/10/24

Did you know that America is behind Asia in terms of what we know about the battery industry? Tune into this episode if you want to learn more about how KTON is bringing knowledge from Asia to America so that the US can be leaders in electrification. In today’s episode with Fred Lee, CEO of KTON LLC, we answer questions such as: 🔹️How are batteries tested, and why it is so important to do so? 🔹What is currently different between the way companies in Asia and the US test batteries? 🔹 What

50:44

81: How to Shift Career Paths as an MSE: REUs, Nike,...

It"s a Material World | Materials Science Podcast ·

2022/10/17

Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/OPmX0MuHk18 Are you having trouble changing from your current industry to another as an MSE? Do you want to explore both traditional and non-traditional paths in a quest to figure out what you’re truly passionate about? To cover this extensively, we are happy to bring on our longest-standing “It’s a Material World” team member, Alexa Peruffo, a Master’s student in MSE at Georgia Tech. We cover topics such as: 🔹️Highlights of different work

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80: Li-ion Batteries in Electric Vehicles (ft. Dr....

It"s a Material World | Materials Science Podcast ·

2022/10/10

If you got into MSE because of your passion for batteries, electric vehicles, or renewable energy then this is the episode for you! We dive into topics like next generation battery materials, critical components of batteries that often go overlooked, and reasons why people don’t buy EVs. In this fascinating and technical discussion with Dr. Jeffrey Cain of General Motors R&D, we cover topics such as: 🔹️Jeffrey’s motivation for getting involved in battery research, and specifically with respect

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79: Q&A: Behind the Scenes of the Podcast, Funny MSE...

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2022/10/03

It’s been really fun getting the chance to interact with MSEs from around the world, so we just wanted to thank you all for listening to this podcast and joining David and I as we uncover the unique ways materials science makes an impact all around us. In today’s episode, we’re going to talk about how to remain successful once you get the job as well as cover a lot of other random topics, like the Behind the Scenes of the podcast and memorable moments in our MSE careers. 🔹️What was your

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78: Why MSEs Should Get Involved With TMS (ft. Dr....

It"s a Material World | Materials Science Podcast ·

2022/09/26

Are you starting to take a career journey? Are you ready to apply your skills and abilities to be successful in your desired occupation? Getting involved with TMS might be good for you! In today’s episode, we welcome back Dr. Brad Boyce, Vice President of TMS. With him we discuss: 🔹️ An overview of what TMS is. 🔹 What opportunities for networking there are in TMS. 🔹 What role TMS can play in bringing awareness to materials science and getting more people involved. 🔹And much more! Learn

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77: Aerogels: Superinsulation for Decarbonization...

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2022/09/19

Do you want to know why aerogels are in the Guinness World Record books? Would you like to hear about what aerogels are made of, how they are structured, and where they can be used in the real world? In today’s episode, we welcome Dr. Marc Fricke, CEO and co-founder of aerogel-it. With him we discuss: 🔹️ The journey of founding Aerogel-it. 🔹 What aerogels are made of, and what is so special about them. 🔹 What are bioaerogels and their differences with more conventional aerogels. 🔹 Advice to

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76: Inventing a New Metamaterial at Sandia National...

It"s a Material World | Materials Science Podcast ·

2022/09/12

🚨Do you want to work with hundreds of PhD materials scientists and engineers? Do you want the flexibility to do both fundamental science research and application-based engineering research? Whether you’re finishing your degree and looking for a job, or you’ve been working in industry and want a change, Sandia National Laboratories offers these opportunities and many more. In today’s episode, we welcome Dr. Brad Boyce, Distinguished Member of the Technical Staff at Sandia National Laboratories

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75: NanoArtography: Combining Nanoscience and Art...

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2022/09/05

Do you know that there is an international science image competition that combines nanoscience and art? This is called NanoArtography. Every year of the competition has garnered over 100 submissions, and researchers from over 20 different countries submitted images of their research to illustrate what they are studying and showcase its beauty. In today’s episode, we welcome Dr. Babak Anasori, the Editor in Chief for the new Graphene and 2D Materials journal at Springer Nature Group and an

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74: From Teenage Entrepreneur to Co-Founder of a 3D...

It"s a Material World | Materials Science Podcast ·

2022/08/29

What is it like to start a company while you’re still in high school? How do you know when you’ve found what you’re meant to do if you have so many different interests? What are some of the best things you can do in school to set yourself up for a successful career? In today’s episode, we welcome Dr. James Hedrick, Co-founder and Chief Product Officer at Azul 3D, a 3D printing startup based in Chicago, Illinois. With him we discuss: 🔹️How he started his first company at the age of 16. 🔹️What

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73: Back to School: Career Fair Preparation, Studying...

It"s a Material World | Materials Science Podcast ·

2022/08/22

The day of coming back to school is fast approaching. Do you want career fair preparation tips and studying tips? How about knowing what are the habits that will make your life easier? In today’s episode, we asked our fellow MSEs what they would like to know before they went back to school this fall, so we’re going to share our experiences and related advice based on what we did to have a successful fall semester. 🔹️What systems can I put in place during the first couple weeks of school when

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72: Building the World’s Largest Supercapacitor...

It"s a Material World | Materials Science Podcast ·

2022/08/15

Batteries alone cannot solve our energy storage challenges. So, what other kinds of energy storage can help us move toward a more sustainable future? Listen to this episode to find out how this technology excels where other energy storage technologies fail. In today’s episode, we welcome Dr. Sebastian Pohlmann, VP of Automotive and Business Development at Skeleton Technologies. With him we discuss: 🔹️What is an supercapacitor, and how does it compare to other energy storage materials like

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71: Disrupting Construction with Sustainable...

It"s a Material World | Materials Science Podcast ·

2022/08/08

Woodflow technology enables the use of wood-based composites for lightweight high-performance applications. The right control over the form and material architecture allows to produce stress-tailored structural parts capable of fully profiting from wood's performance. In today’s episode, we welcome Jorge Christie, CTO and Founder of Strong by Form. With him we discuss: What inspired Jorge to be an entrepreneur and start Strong by Form. 🔹What Strong by Form’s core technology is and how it

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70: Multi-Material 3D Printing (ft. Dr. Bram Neirinck)

It"s a Material World | Materials Science Podcast ·

2022/08/01

Have you ever wanted to print a metal part with more than one material? Aerosints multi-material 3D printing is capable of printing dual-metal parts, and can be easily integrated into existing 3D printing technologies. In today’s episode, we welcome Dr. Bram Neirinck, Manager of Sintered Solutions at Aerosint. With him we discuss: 🔹️What exactly is selective powder deposition, and how does it enable multi-metal printing. 🔹Advice to MSEs who are looking to get involved in 3D printing in one

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69: 3D Printing Sustainably with Carbon’s Technology...

It"s a Material World | Materials Science Podcast ·

2022/07/25

Carbon® is a 3D printing technology company helping businesses to develop sustainable products and bring them to market in less time than traditional manufacturing. Check out our MSE Company Database and free professional development guide for materials scientists and engineers! In today’s episode, we welcome Dr. Jason Rolland, Senior Vice President of Materials at Carbon. With him we discuss: 🔹️The building blocks of polyurethane and what allows it to be 3D printed. 🔹Why MSEs should

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68: Graphene-Based Composites for Energy Storage and...

It"s a Material World | Materials Science Podcast ·

2022/07/18

Graphmatech invents, develops, and sells novel graphene-based nanocomposite materials. They are enabling industries to develop new products and unlock new applications with graphene technologies. Check out our MSE Company Database and free professional development guide for materials scientists and engineers! In today’s episode, we welcome Viktor Sanderyd, R&D Manager at Graphmatech. With him we discuss: 🔹️What is graphene, how is it structured, and what are some of its properties. 🔹️How is

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67: Transforming Household Waste Into...

It"s a Material World | Materials Science Podcast ·

2022/07/11

Where there are people, there is waste. And with so many of us, the amount of waste generated has reached 2 billion tons a year and continues to grow at an alarming rate. What if there was a way to put all this waste to good use? This is exactly the question that sparked the foundation of UBQ Materials. Check out our MSE Company Database and free professional development guide for materials scientists and engineers! Today we welcome Derek Schaefer, the Vice President of Sales and Business

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