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Let"s Talk Chemistry- a science podcast by ChemTalk

The ChemTalk Team

ChemTalk (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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01:03:14

Episode 23: Dr. Sourav Pal on Quantum Chemistry and...

Let"s Talk Chemistry- a science podcast by ChemTalk ·

2023/02/15

Chemistry 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 India

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00:46:53

Episode 22 Extended Edition: Dr. Laura Bickerton on...

Let"s Talk Chemistry- a science podcast by ChemTalk ·

2023/02/07

There’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 Bickerton,

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00:31:49

Episode 22: Dr. Laura Bickerton on Life as a Grad...

Let"s Talk Chemistry- a science podcast by ChemTalk ·

2023/02/07

There’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 her by

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00:44:32

Episode 21: "Professor Dave Explains" Farina on...

Let"s Talk Chemistry- a science podcast by ChemTalk ·

2023/01/11

Have 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

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00:49:35

Episode 20: Dr. Helmut Cölfen on the Applications of...

Let"s Talk Chemistry- a science podcast by ChemTalk ·

2022/12/27

Have 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 natural

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00:44:51

Episode 19: Dr. Devleena Samanta on DNA as Materials

Let"s Talk Chemistry- a science podcast by ChemTalk ·

2022/12/02

Have 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 in

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00:47:27

Episode 18: Dr. Kayunta Johnson-Winters on Enzymology...

Let"s Talk Chemistry- a science podcast by ChemTalk ·

2022/11/22

This 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 as a

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01:11:14

Episode 17: Dr. Joaquín Rodríguez-López on...

Let"s Talk Chemistry- a science podcast by ChemTalk ·

2022/11/13

How 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 chemistry. We

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00:49:49

Episode 16: Dr. Scott Cushing on the Power of Lasers

Let"s Talk Chemistry- a science podcast by ChemTalk ·

2022/11/01

Did 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 professions

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00:49:02

Episode 15: Dr. Elizabeth Bess on the Human Gut...

Let"s Talk Chemistry- a science podcast by ChemTalk ·

2022/10/03

How 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 bacteria

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00:44:53

Episode 14: Dr. Philipp Zerbe on Plants' Use of...

Let"s Talk Chemistry- a science podcast by ChemTalk ·

2022/09/23

Tell 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-WHAT?-

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00:45:45

Episode 13: Dr. Elizabeth Neumann on MALDI MSI

Let"s Talk Chemistry- a science podcast by ChemTalk ·

2022/09/13

If 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 starting a lab

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00:57:01

Episode 12: Dr. Irene Chen on Bacteriophages

Let"s Talk Chemistry- a science podcast by ChemTalk ·

2022/09/03

Pop 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 of

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01:00:05

Episode 11: Dr. Jennifer Lillig on Listeria...

Let"s Talk Chemistry- a science podcast by ChemTalk ·

2022/08/19

Ever 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 capable

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00:16:39

Episode 10.5: Insider interview with ChemTalk...

Let"s Talk Chemistry- a science podcast by ChemTalk ·

2022/08/12

In 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. You can

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00:33:59

Episode 10: Dr. Kim Janda on Vaccines for Opiods

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2022/07/30

You’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 moment in

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00:58:17

Episode 9: Dr. Carl Denard on Synthetic Biology

Let"s Talk Chemistry- a science podcast by ChemTalk ·

2022/05/07

You 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

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01:23:55

Episode 8: Dr. Eric Scerri on What Defines an Element

Let"s Talk Chemistry- a science podcast by ChemTalk ·

2022/02/12

Would 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 element

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00:49:02

Episode 7: Dr. Dino Spagnoli on the Tobacco Industry

Let"s Talk Chemistry- a science podcast by ChemTalk ·

2021/08/06

You 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 industry,

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00:58:58

Episode 6: Dr. Fun Man Fung on Online Chemistry...

Let"s Talk Chemistry- a science podcast by ChemTalk ·

2021/08/02

How 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 hope you

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