Watch the full episode here:

https://youtu.be/2R3o5UMJ0SI

When you pick up a racquet at the tennis court, have you ever thought: “this feels great!” Or, “this doesn’t feel so great”? There’s a science to that!

Sports equipment companies rely on feedback from amateur players, professionals, customers, and their employees to design better products by translating subjective data into materials engineering problems. This lets them improve on pre-existing designs on sports gear.

We are joined by Koki Asahina, an MSE student from Georgia Tech who is currently a racket sports engineering intern at Wilson Sporting Goods Company, who tells us all about how the “feel” is crucial to the design and improvement of sports equipment, and the large role played by materials science in this.

🔹How feedback from players and users are used to improve racquet design

🔹How sports equipment are tested using industry-standard experiments

🔹Why simulations are useful to understand the relationship between material properties and their functions

🔹Why we need a worldwide standard of material specifications

🔹And much more! 

We hope you enjoy the episode! And as always, let us know what topics you’d like us to cover next! 

We hope you enjoy the episode! And as always, let us know what topics you’d like us to cover next! 

Learn more about our MSE Career Development Online Course, which includes more industry-specific information and advice.

https://www.mseacademy.com/courses/students-tier-2

Join our Discord community! You can meet other passionate materials scientists and engineers from around the world, discuss the latest breakthroughs in MSE, share materials-related memes, and get career advice from experts in the field. 

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Check out our MSE-themed merchandise if you want to support us or simply show off your love of materials science!

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For shorter segments and full video podcasts, subscribe to our channel on YouTube. For bloopers, audiograms, and interesting materials science articles, follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Feel free to message us on our social media platforms if you have any feedback or recommendations for future episodes, or email us directly at itsamaterialworldpodcast@gmail.com. Finally, reach out to David Yeh and Punith Upadhya on LinkedIn if you'd like to chat about the latest breakthroughs in MSE!

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Disclaimer: Any opinions expressed by either guests or hosts in this show are their own, and do not represent the opinions of the companies or organizations for which they are affiliated.

#SportsScience #Tennis #Materials

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Timestamps: 

• Teaser (0:00 – 0:41)
• Intro, life updates, and episode highlights (0:41 – 4:11)
• Introducing Koki Asahina (4:11 – 4:57)
• Link between physiology and sports equipment (4:57 - 7:25)
• Work on Parkinson's rehabilitation (7:25 - 12:16)
• Developing a simulated tester at Wilson R&D (12:16 - 14:48)
• Importance of ‘feel’ (14:48 - 17:11)
• Improving racquets using feedback (17:11 - 25:50)
• Simulations in racquet design (25:50 - 31:43)
• Need for standardization for materials testing (31:43 - 36:18)
• Future of materials engineering in sports equipment (36:18 - 38:41)
• Conclusion (38:41 – 39:00)
• MSE Academy (39:00 – 40:04)

A resume mix-up landed a material scientist into a data scientist role. This happy accident led him to discover how data drives the design and operation of materials and experiments.

At its core, nuclear energy is all about generating electricity by converting water to steam to drive a turbine - very, very powerfully. But there’s a ton of data management that goes into its successful operation.

Our guest this week is David Pham, a senior materials engineer at TerraPower, who talks about his current projects Natrium, a Gen IV nuclear reactor, and ARMI, their in-house materials database solution. Join us as we also discuss:

🔹How data from materials, mechanical properties, chemical operations dictates the experiments and models in nuclear processes.

🔹 The importance of rigorous record keeping and data management in a sensitive field like nuclear energy.

🔹 The regulatory and auditing challenges in the nuclear industry, and how it departs from traditional sectors like oil and gas.

🔹 How data science will become more and more important for nuclear and material (and any kind of) engineers in the future.

🔹 And much more! 

We hope you enjoy the episode! And as always, let us know what topics you’d like us to cover next! 

Learn more about our MSE Career Development Online Course, which includes more industry-specific information and advice.

https://www.mseacademy.com/courses/students-tier-2

Join our Discord community! You can meet other passionate materials scientists and engineers from around the world, discuss the latest breakthroughs in MSE, share materials-related memes, and get career advice from experts in the field. 

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Check out our MSE-themed merchandise if you want to support us or simply show off your love of materials science!

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For shorter segments and full video podcasts, subscribe to our channel on YouTube. For bloopers, audiograms, and interesting materials science articles, follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Feel free to message us on our social media platforms if you have any feedback or recommendations for future episodes, or email us directly at itsamaterialworldpodcast@gmail.com. Finally, reach out to David Yeh and Punith Upadhya on LinkedIn if you'd like to chat about the latest breakthroughs in MSE!

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http://linkedin.com/company/it-s-a-material-world-podcast/ 

https://twitter.com/ItsAMatWorldPod 

Disclaimer: Any opinions expressed by either guests or hosts in this show are their own, and do not represent the opinions of the companies or organizations for which they are affiliated.

#NuclearPower #DataScience #Materials

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Timestamps: 

• Teaser (0:00 – 0:48)
• Intro, life updates, and episode highlights (0:48 – 5:18)
• Introducing David Pham (5:18 – 5:55)
• Dispelling myths about nuclear energy (5:55 - 7:29)
• Data management at TerraPower (7:29 - 8:32)
• Regulations in the nuclear energy sector (8:32 - 10:06)
• How data dictates design and operations (10:06 - 12:16)
• Auditing the data and calculations (12:16 - 15:41)
• Project Natrium and materials selection (15:41 - 24:10)
• Importance of data science for materials engineers (24:10 - 28:05)
• Data sources and quality management (28:05 - 41:18)
• Advice to data scientists and aspiring engineers (41:10 - 52:05)
• Conclusion (52:05 – 52:27)
• MSE Academy (52:27 – 53:33)

We hope you enjoy the episode! And as always, let us know what topics you’d like us to cover next! 

Learn more about our MSE Career Development Online Course, which includes more industry-specific information and advice.

https://www.mseacademy.com/courses/students-tier-2

Join our Discord community! You can meet other passionate materials scientists and engineers from around the world, discuss the latest breakthroughs in MSE, share materials-related memes, and get career advice from experts in the field. 

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Check out our MSE-themed merchandise if you want to support us or simply show off your love of materials science!

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For shorter segments and full video podcasts, subscribe to our channel on YouTube. For bloopers, audiograms, and interesting materials science articles, follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Feel free to message us on our social media platforms if you have any feedback or recommendations for future episodes, or email us directly at itsamaterialworldpodcast@gmail.com. Finally, reach out to David Yeh and Punith Upadhya on LinkedIn if you'd like to chat about the latest breakthroughs in MSE!

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https://www.instagram.com/itsamaterialworldpodcast/ 

http://linkedin.com/company/it-s-a-material-world-podcast/ 

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Disclaimer: Any opinions expressed by either guests or hosts in this show are their own, and do not represent the opinions of the companies or organizations for which they are affiliated.

We hope you enjoy the episode! And as always, let us know what topics you’d like us to cover next!

Learn more about our MSE Career Development Online Course, which includes more industry-specific information and advice.

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Join our Discord community! You can meet other passionate materials scientists and engineers from around the world, discuss the latest breakthroughs in MSE, share materials-related memes, and get career advice from experts in the field. 

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Check out our MSE-themed merchandise if you want to support us or simply show off your love of materials science!

https://www.itsamaterialworldpodcast.com/shop

For shorter segments and full video podcasts, subscribe to our channel on YouTube. For bloopers, audiograms, and interesting materials science articles, follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Feel free to message us on our social media platforms if you have any feedback or recommendations for future episodes, or email us directly at itsamaterialworldpodcast@gmail.com. Finally, reach out to David Yeh and Punith Upadhya on LinkedIn if you'd like to chat about the latest breakthroughs in MSE!

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpUXt6ui8iC5npSizlfIJ2A 

https://www.instagram.com/itsamaterialworldpodcast/ 

http://linkedin.com/company/it-s-a-material-world-podcast/ 

https://twitter.com/ItsAMatWorldPod 

Disclaimer: Any opinions expressed by either guests or hosts in this show are their own, and do not represent the opinions of the companies or organizations for which they are affiliated.

We hope you enjoy the episode! And as always, let us know what topics you’d like us to cover next!

Learn more about our MSE Career Development Online Course, which includes more industry-specific information and advice.

https://www.mseacademy.com/courses/students-tier-2

Join our Discord community! You can meet other passionate materials scientists and engineers from around the world, discuss the latest breakthroughs in MSE, share materials-related memes, and get career advice from experts in the field. 

https://discord.gg/49dCV3W4eN

Check out our MSE-themed merchandise if you want to support us or simply show off your love of materials science!

https://www.itsamaterialworldpodcast.com/shop

For shorter segments and full video podcasts, subscribe to our channel on YouTube. For bloopers, audiograms, and interesting materials science articles, follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Feel free to message us on our social media platforms if you have any feedback or recommendations for future episodes, or email us directly at itsamaterialworldpodcast@gmail.com. Finally, reach out to David Yeh and Punith Upadhya on LinkedIn if you'd like to chat about the latest breakthroughs in MSE!

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpUXt6ui8iC5npSizlfIJ2A 

https://www.instagram.com/itsamaterialworldpodcast/ 

http://linkedin.com/company/it-s-a-material-world-podcast/ 

https://twitter.com/ItsAMatWorldPod 

Disclaimer: Any opinions expressed by either guests or hosts in this show are their own, and do not represent the opinions of the companies or organizations for which they are affiliated.

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Timestamps: 

-       Teaser (0:00 – 0:53)

-       Intro, life updates, and episode highlights (0:53 – 7:12)

-       Introducing Niks Tandel (7:12 – 8:03)

-       The importance of metallurgy (8:03 – 9:48)

-       Typical day of a metallurgist & working from home (9:48 – 14:20)

-       The niche field of spring wiring (14:20 – 22:07)

-       Tempering and heat treatments (22:07 – 25:45)

-       The importance of failure analysis (25:45 – 28:54)

-       Increasing revenue by 100% in 1 year (28:54 – 31:45)

-       Innovations in metallurgy within 10 years (31:45 – 33:55)

-       Advice for MSE’s to excel in failure analysis (33:55 – 36:37)

-       Conclusion (36:37 – 37:37)

-       MSE Academy (37:37 – 38:42) 

We hope you enjoy the episode! And as always, let us know what topics you’d like us to cover next!

Learn more about our MSE Career Development Online Course, which includes more industry-specific information and advice.

https://www.mseacademy.com/courses/students-tier-2

Join our Discord community! You can meet other passionate materials scientists and engineers from around the world, discuss the latest breakthroughs in MSE, share materials-related memes, and get career advice from experts in the field. 

https://discord.gg/49dCV3W4eN

Check out our MSE-themed merchandise if you want to support us or simply show off your love of materials science!

https://www.itsamaterialworldpodcast.com/shop

For shorter segments and full video podcasts, subscribe to our channel on YouTube. For bloopers, audiograms, and interesting materials science articles, follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Feel free to message us on our social media platforms if you have any feedback or recommendations for future episodes, or email us directly at itsamaterialworldpodcast@gmail.com. Finally, reach out to David Yeh and Punith Upadhya on LinkedIn if you'd like to chat about the latest breakthroughs in MSE!

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpUXt6ui8iC5npSizlfIJ2A 

https://www.instagram.com/itsamaterialworldpodcast/ 

http://linkedin.com/company/it-s-a-material-world-podcast/ 

https://twitter.com/ItsAMatWorldPod 

Disclaimer: Any opinions expressed by either guests or hosts in this show are their own, and do not represent the opinions of the companies or organizations for which they are affiliated.

We hope you enjoy the episode! And as always, let us know what topics you’d like us to cover next!

Learn more about our MSE Career Development Online Course, which includes more industry-specific information and advice.

https://www.mseacademy.com/courses/students-tier-2

Join our Discord community! You can meet other passionate materials scientists and engineers from around the world, discuss the latest breakthroughs in MSE, share materials-related memes, and get career advice from experts in the field. 

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Check out our MSE-themed merchandise if you want to support us or simply show off your love of materials science!

https://www.itsamaterialworldpodcast.com/shop

For shorter segments and full video podcasts, subscribe to our channel on YouTube. For bloopers, audiograms, and interesting materials science articles, follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Feel free to message us on our social media platforms if you have any feedback or recommendations for future episodes, or email us directly at itsamaterialworldpodcast@gmail.com. Finally, reach out to David Yeh and Punith Upadhya on LinkedIn if you'd like to chat about the latest breakthroughs in MSE!

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpUXt6ui8iC5npSizlfIJ2A 

https://www.instagram.com/itsamaterialworldpodcast/ 

http://linkedin.com/company/it-s-a-material-world-podcast/ 

https://twitter.com/ItsAMatWorldPod 

Disclaimer: Any opinions expressed by either guests or hosts in this show are their own, and do not represent the opinions of the companies or organizations for which they are affiliated.

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Timestamps:

-       Teaser (0:00 – 0:57)

-       Intro, travel, and episode highlights (0:57 – 4:53)

-       Introducing Dr. Anagh Deshpande (4:53 – 5:32)

-       Metal vs. plastic additive manufacturing (5:32 – 9:08)

-       Availability of metal 3D printers (9:08 – 12:42)

-       Ultrasonic vs. lasers for melting metal (12:42 – 15:27)

-       Anagh’s story (15:27 – 18:36)

-       Challenged in large-scale metal AM (18:36 – 20:37)

-       Materials that work with metal AM (20:37 – 24:54)

-       Speed of printing vs. resolution (24:54 – 29:39)

-       Pitching ideas to investors (29:39 – 31:51)

-       To use or not to use powder (31:51 – 33:37)

-       Advice: getting involved in metal AM (33:37 – 35:21)

-       Conclusion (35:21 – 36:01)

-       MSE Academy (36:01 – 37:07)

What does it take to completely revolutionize the global energy infrastructure? 

This is the Energy Transition. 

We’ve done it before. 

Once the value of gasoline was discovered and understood, gasoline production increased by orders of magnitude within just a few decades. How does this compare with the need to reach net-zero carbon emissions as soon as 2050? Are solar panels, batteries, and biofuels capable of such a meteoric rise? 

In today’s episode, we welcome Dr. Reed Eisenhart, an Independent Consultant for Energy Transition Technologies. With him, we discuss all things Energy Transition, specifically: 

🔹 What is the Energy Transition and how MSE’s can fill key roles in it. 

🔹 The differences between innovating iteratively by improving existing technology (incrementalization) and creating something new (disruption). 

🔹 How to determine if a new technology or invention is worth pursuing. 

🔹 Key technical differences between sodium ion and lithium ion batteries. 

🔹 And much more! 

We hope you enjoy the episode! And as always, let us know what topics you’d like us to cover next!

Learn more about our MSE Career Development Online Course, which includes more industry-specific information and advice.

https://www.mseacademy.com/courses/students-tier-2

Join our Discord community! You can meet other passionate materials scientists and engineers from around the world, discuss the latest breakthroughs in MSE, share materials-related memes, and get career advice from experts in the field. 

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Check out our MSE-themed merchandise if you want to support us or simply show off your love of materials science!

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For shorter segments and full video podcasts, subscribe to our channel on YouTube. For bloopers, audiograms, and interesting materials science articles, follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Feel free to message us on our social media platforms if you have any feedback or recommendations for future episodes, or email us directly at itsamaterialworldpodcast@gmail.com. Finally, reach out to David Yeh and Punith Upadhya on LinkedIn if you'd like to chat about the latest breakthroughs in MSE!

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpUXt6ui8iC5npSizlfIJ2A 

https://www.instagram.com/itsamaterialworldpodcast/ 

http://linkedin.com/company/it-s-a-material-world-podcast/ 

https://twitter.com/ItsAMatWorldPod 

Disclaimer: Any opinions expressed by either guests or hosts in this show are their own, and do not represent the opinions of the companies or organizations for which they are affiliated.

Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/0fySE54PGB8

#EnergyTransition #Innovation #NetZero

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Timestamps: 

-       Teaser (0:00 – 0:51)

-       Intro, travel, and episode highlights (0:51 – 4:32)

-       Introducing Dr. Reed Eisenhart (4:32 – 5:27)

-       Reed’s work: energy, batteries, and more (5:27 – 7:34)

-       Moving from industry to consulting (7:34 – 11:39)

-       What is the Energy Transition (11:39 – 22:09)

-       Improving current tech or making something new (22:09 – 31:31)

-       Examples of disruption vs. incrementalization (31:31 – 36:59)

-       Answering the question “which technology is worth pursuing?” (36:59 – 41:13)

-       Important upcoming MSE technologies (41:13 – 44:40)

-       Sodium ion batteries vs. lithium ion batteries (44:40 – 50:03)

-       Advice: getting involved in the energy transition (50:03 – 54:51)

-       Conclusion (54:51 – 55:12)

-       MSE Academy (55:12 – 56:17)

Bakelite was discovered in 1907. Nylon was discovered in 1935, polyethylene in 1936, Kevlar in 1966. All of these discoveries were revolutionary and had years of work put into their discovery. Each major discovery is years apart. Maybe scientists took a trial-and-error approach, trying new ideas until they worked. Maybe some materials were discovered by accident. What if discovering new polymers was possible in just a few minutes? 

In today’s episode, we discuss AI-assisted polymer discovery with Dr. Rishi Gurnani, Technology Development Lead at Matmerize. Check out the links below to see how to use Matmerize’s AI tool, PolymRize. Specifically, we discuss: 

🔹 Approaches for how MSE’s can learn coding. 

🔹 Case studies of how AI can assist in polymer discovery. 

🔹 The difficulty of predicting the properties of polymers, given the interdependence of many material properties. 

🔹 Challenges in AI, like getting high-quality datasets and overcoming the AI learning curve. 

🔹 And much more! 

We hope you enjoy the episode! And as always, let us know what topics you’d like us to cover next! 

#PolymerDiscovery #ArtificialIntelligence #MaterialsScience

Learn more about our MSE Career Development Online Course, which includes more industry-specific information and advice.

https://www.mseacademy.com/courses/students-tier-2

Join our Discord community! You can meet other passionate materials scientists and engineers from around the world, discuss the latest breakthroughs in MSE, share materials-related memes, and get career advice from experts in the field. 

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Check out our MSE-themed merchandise if you want to support us or simply show off your love of materials science!

https://www.itsamaterialworldpodcast.com/shop

For shorter segments and full video podcasts, subscribe to our channel on YouTube. For bloopers, audiograms, and interesting materials science articles, follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Feel free to message us on our social media platforms if you have any feedback or recommendations for future episodes, or email us directly at itsamaterialworldpodcast@gmail.com. Finally, reach out to David Yeh and Punith Upadhya on LinkedIn if you'd like to chat about the latest breakthroughs in MSE!

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpUXt6ui8iC5npSizlfIJ2A 

https://www.instagram.com/itsamaterialworldpodcast/ 

http://linkedin.com/company/it-s-a-material-world-podcast/ 

https://twitter.com/ItsAMatWorldPod 

Disclaimer: Any opinions expressed by either guests or hosts in this show are their own, and do not represent the opinions of the companies or organizations for which they are affiliated.

Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/srLJlK67tXc

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Timestamps:

-       Teaser (0:00 - 0:47)

-       Intro, travel, and episode highlights (0:47 – 5:24)

-       Introducing Dr. Rishi Gurnani (5:24 – 6:11)

-       AI in polymer discovery (6:11 – 8:17)

-       Matmerize (8:17 – 10:22)

-       Functional use of AI product (10:22 – 12:52)

-       Work environments of industry vs. academia (12:52 – 15:07)

-       Rishi’s work in Matmerize (15:07 – 18:42)

-       Communication & complexity in AI (18:42 – 21:01)

-       Learning coding in MSE (21:01 – 23:58)

-       Key learnings (23:58 – 26:09)

-       Case studies (26:09 – 28:20)

-       AI with inter-dependent material properties (28:20 – 29:51)

-       Gauging confidence in AI models (29:51 – 32:23)

-       Intimidation and learning curve of AI (32:23 – 35:35)

-       Technical communication with clients (35:35 – 37:14)

-       Getting good-quality datasets for AI (37:14 – 39:04)

-       Challenges in AI (39:04 – 42:34)

-       Advice (42:34 – 44:12)

-       Conclusion (44:12 – 44:37)

-       MSE Academy (44:37 – 45:42)

We hope you enjoy the episode! And as always, let us know what topics you’d like us to cover next! 

Learn more about our MSE Career Development Online Course, which includes more industry-specific information and advice.

https://www.mseacademy.com/courses/students-tier-2

Join our Discord community! You can meet other passionate materials scientists and engineers from around the world, discuss the latest breakthroughs in MSE, share materials-related memes, and get career advice from experts in the field. 

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Check out our MSE-themed merchandise if you want to support us or simply show off your love of materials science!

https://www.itsamaterialworldpodcast.com/shop

For shorter segments and full video podcasts, subscribe to our channel on YouTube. For bloopers, audiograms, and interesting materials science articles, follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Feel free to message us on our social media platforms if you have any feedback or recommendations for future episodes, or email us directly at itsamaterialworldpodcast@gmail.com. Finally, reach out to David Yeh and Punith Upadhya on LinkedIn if you'd like to chat about the latest breakthroughs in MSE!

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpUXt6ui8iC5npSizlfIJ2A 

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http://linkedin.com/company/it-s-a-material-world-podcast/ 

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Disclaimer: Any opinions expressed by either guests or hosts in this show are their own, and do not represent the opinions of the companies or organizations for which they are affiliated.

Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/Zg_NEsld4KA

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Timestamps: 

• Teaser (0:00 - 0:42)
• Intro, travel, and episode highlights (0:42 - 4:55) 
• Introducing Caitlin Hirschler (4:55 - 5:49)
• What is environmental compliance engineering (5:49 - 11:25)
• Compliance decision that aren’t black-or-white (11:25 - 15:14)
• Useful skills for environmental compliance roles (15:14 - 18:54)
• Emotional intelligence as an engineering skill (18:54 - 25:14)
• Sustainability vs. regulatory compliance (25:14 - 26:52)
• Responsibility when regulations are lax (26:52 - 32:07)
• How to challenge corporate regulatory processes (32:07 - 34:37)
• Environmental compliance in 5-10 years (34:37 - 36:57)
• Example with Caitlin’s role and company (36:57 - 38:19)
• Advice on the corporate ladder (38:19 - 41:05)
• Conclusion (41:05 - 41:43)
• MSE Academy (41:34 - 42:48)

Cosmetic chemistry is the science responsible for the creation and refinement of makeup, body wash, deodorant, and many more body-based products that people use every day. But who actually designs these products, and what principles do they use? How do they decide what is safe to put on your face or your skin? 

In today’s episode, we welcome Kelly Dobos, Cosmetic Chemistry Consultant and Adjunct Professor at the University of Cincinnati. With her, we discuss all things cosmetic chemistry, specifically: 

🔹 The physics behind cosmetic chemistry, specifically leveraging particle interactions with light. 

🔹 How cosmetics can be customized or generalized to perform well on different skin tones. 

🔹 Myths vs. facts about cosmetics, and how to tell if a cosmetic is safe to use. 

🔹 How cosmetics are tested without the use of animal testing. 

🔹 And much more! 

We hope you enjoy the episode! And as always, let us know what topics you’d like us to cover next! 

Learn more about our MSE Career Development Online Course, which includes more industry-specific information and advice.

https://www.mseacademy.com/courses/students-tier-2

Join our Discord community! You can meet other passionate materials scientists and engineers from around the world, discuss the latest breakthroughs in MSE, share materials-related memes, and get career advice from experts in the field. 

https://discord.gg/49dCV3W4eN

Check out our MSE-themed merchandise if you want to support us or simply show off your love of materials science!

https://www.itsamaterialworldpodcast.com/shop

For shorter segments and full video podcasts, subscribe to our channel on YouTube. For bloopers, audiograms, and interesting materials science articles, follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Feel free to message us on our social media platforms if you have any feedback or recommendations for future episodes, or email us directly at itsamaterialworldpodcast@gmail.com. Finally, reach out to David Yeh and Punith Upadhya on LinkedIn if you'd like to chat about the latest breakthroughs in MSE!

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpUXt6ui8iC5npSizlfIJ2A 

https://www.instagram.com/itsamaterialworldpodcast/ 

http://linkedin.com/company/it-s-a-material-world-podcast/ 

https://twitter.com/ItsAMatWorldPod 

Disclaimer: Any opinions expressed by either guests or hosts in this show are their own, and do not represent the opinions of the companies or organizations for which they are affiliated.

#Chemistry #Cosmetics #materialsscience

Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/MDNESrR0C7M

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Timestamps:

-          Teaser (0:00 – 0:44)

-          Intro, Punith moving, episode highlights (0:44 – 4:12)

-          Introducing Kelly Dobos (4:12 – 5:09)

-          Cosmetic chemistry: what it is and Kelly’s role (5:09 – 6:32)

-          Science of cosmetics (6:32 – 7:54)

-          Customization of cosmetics (7:54 – 10:00)

-          Scalability & manufacturing considerations (10:00 – 15:36)

-          Material design (15:36 – 18:12)

-          Regulations in cosmetics (18:12 – 21:42)

-          Animal testing vs. human testing (21:42 – 23:36)

-          Mitigating drawbacks of cosmetics (23:36 – 27:39)

-          Particle light-based interactions (27:39 – 30:20)

-          Sunscreen: texture consideration (30:20 – 32:54)

-          The MSE of sunscreen (32:54 – 34:43)

-          Myths vs. facts of cosmetics (34:43 – 37:31)

-          New things coming for cosmetics (37:31 – 40:11)

-          Communication advise from a technical marketer (40:11 – 43:13)

-          Conclusion (43:13 – 43:27)

-          MSE Academy (43:27 – 44:32) 

We hope you enjoy the episode! And as always, let us know what topics you’d like us to cover next! 

Learn more about our MSE Career Development Online Course, which includes more industry-specific information and advice.

https://www.mseacademy.com/courses/students-tier-2

Join our Discord community! You can meet other passionate materials scientists and engineers from around the world, discuss the latest breakthroughs in MSE, share materials-related memes, and get career advice from experts in the field. 

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Check out our MSE-themed merchandise if you want to support us or simply show off your love of materials science!

https://www.itsamaterialworldpodcast.com/shop

For shorter segments and full video podcasts, subscribe to our channel on YouTube. For bloopers, audiograms, and interesting materials science articles, follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Feel free to message us on our social media platforms if you have any feedback or recommendations for future episodes, or email us directly at itsamaterialworldpodcast@gmail.com. Finally, reach out to David Yeh and Punith Upadhya on LinkedIn if you'd like to chat about the latest breakthroughs in MSE!

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https://www.instagram.com/itsamaterialworldpodcast/ 

http://linkedin.com/company/it-s-a-material-world-podcast/ 

https://twitter.com/ItsAMatWorldPod 

Disclaimer: Any opinions expressed by either guests or hosts in this show are their own, and do not represent the opinions of the companies or organizations for which they are affiliated.

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Timestamps:

-          Teaser (0:00 – 0:56)

-          Intro, self-cleaning bridges, episode highlights (0:56 – 4:37)

-          Introducing Dr. Matthew Bandelt (4:37 – 5:28)

-          Why civil engineering (5:28 – 7:47)

-          Earthquake-resistant vs. normal concrete (7:47 – 12:38)

-          Material property differences (12:38 – 14:29)

-          Probability of buildings collapsing (14:29 – 18:25)

-          Global concrete usage & carbon footprint (18:25 – 20:48)

-          Extending lifetime of concrete & reducing construction (20:48 – 23:37)

-          Material property tetrahedron of concrete (23:37 – 25:59)

-          General standards for construction (25:59 – 27:27)

-          Concrete innovation in 5-10 years (27:27 – 29:20)

-          Advice (29:20 – 31:38)

-          Conclusion (31:38 – 33:22)

-          MSE Academy (33:22 – 34:28)

What do wearable medical devices, automotive interiors, and healthcare products all have in common? 

Electronic textiles (E-textiles) can be used for all of them! 

Generally, the resistance of a material increases when it is stretched. E-textiles enable new form factors for conductive circuitry and new products due to their ability to maintain resistance despite stretching. But what kinds of materials are used in e-textiles, and how can we improve them even further? 

In today's episode, we welcome Madison Maxey, Founder and CEO of Loomia, a company centered around the manufacture of flexible circuitry for E-textiles. With her, we discuss:

🔹 What an E-textile is, and several different approaches of manufacturing them. 

🔹 Comparisons between E-textiles and traditional circuit boards. 

🔹 Material differences in E-textiles for different industries. 

🔹 How to market your niche industry or product. 

🔹 And much more! 

We hope you enjoy the episode! And as always, let us know what topics you’d like us to cover next! 

Learn more about our MSE Career Development Online Course, which includes more industry-specific information and advice.

https://www.mseacademy.com/courses/students-tier-2

Join our Discord community! You can meet other passionate materials scientists and engineers from around the world, discuss the latest breakthroughs in MSE, share materials-related memes, and get career advice from experts in the field. 

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Check out our MSE-themed merchandise if you want to support us or simply show off your love of materials science!

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For shorter segments and full video podcasts, subscribe to our channel on YouTube. For bloopers, audiograms, and interesting materials science articles, follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Feel free to message us on our social media platforms if you have any feedback or recommendations for future episodes, or email us directly at itsamaterialworldpodcast@gmail.com. Finally, reach out to David Yeh and Punith Upadhya on LinkedIn if you'd like to chat about the latest breakthroughs in MSE!

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpUXt6ui8iC5npSizlfIJ2A 

https://www.instagram.com/itsamaterialworldpodcast/ 

http://linkedin.com/company/it-s-a-material-world-podcast/ 

https://twitter.com/ItsAMatWorldPod 

Disclaimer: Any opinions expressed by either guests or hosts in this show are their own, and do not represent the opinions of the companies or organizations for which they are affiliated.

#FlexibleElectronics #ElectronicTextiles #E-Textiles

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Timestamps:

-          Teaser (0:00 – 0:45)

-          Intro, Vacation, Episode Highlights (0:45 – 4:03)

-          Introducing Madison Maxey (4:03 – 4:46)

-          What is an e-textile? (4:46 – 6:33)

-          Manufacture of e-textiles (6:33 – 8:22)

-          Comparison to silicon and other states-of-the-art (8:22 – 9:46)

-          E-textile uses: present and future (9:46 – 11:48)

-          Pivotal moments to tie careers together (11:48 – 13:51)

-          Prototyping vs. scale-up (13:51 – 15:40)

-          Pushing a product to market (15:40 – 17:45)

-          Market research: figuring your niche (17:45 – 19:07)

-          Industries for e-textiles (19:07 – 22:02)

-          Design R&D (22:02 – 23:14)

-          Challenges in wearable flexible electronics (23:14 – 25:39)

-          Flexible sensors in automotive (25:39 – 27:42)

-          Material differences in different e-textile industries (27:42 – 28:39)

-          Limiting factors in e-textile (28:39 – 30:45)

-          Impact of e-textiles in 5-10 years (30:45 – 33:04)

-          Advice that has inspired Madison (33:04 – 36:59)

-          Conclusion (36:59 – 37:25)

-          MSE Academy (37:25 – 38:29) 

Learn more about our MSE Career Development Online Course, which includes more industry-specific information and advice.

https://www.mseacademy.com/courses/students-tier-2

Join our Discord community! You can meet other passionate materials scientists and engineers from around the world, discuss the latest breakthroughs in MSE, share materials-related memes, and get career advice from experts in the field. 

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Check out our MSE-themed merchandise if you want to support us or simply show off your love of materials science!

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For shorter segments and full video podcasts, subscribe to our channel on YouTube. For bloopers, audiograms, and interesting materials science articles, follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Feel free to message us on our social media platforms if you have any feedback or recommendations for future episodes, or email us directly at itsamaterialworldpodcast@gmail.com. Finally, reach out to David Yeh and Punith Upadhya on LinkedIn if you'd like to chat about the latest breakthroughs in MSE!

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpUXt6ui8iC5npSizlfIJ2A 

https://www.instagram.com/itsamaterialworldpodcast/ 

http://linkedin.com/company/it-s-a-material-world-podcast/ 

https://twitter.com/ItsAMatWorldPod 

Disclaimer: Any opinions expressed by either guests or hosts in this show are their own, and do not represent the opinions of the companies or organizations for which they are affiliated.

Watch the full episode here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/the-justin-gauthier/ 

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Timestamps:

-          Teaser (0:00 – 0:41)

-          Intro, Podcast Coworkers, Episode Highlights (0:43 – 4:39)

-          Introducing Justin Gauthier (4:39 – 6:02)

-          Justin’s journey from a tech to business strategy (6:02 – 8:58)

-          What degrees to get and why (8:58 – 13:27)

-          How working on podcasts have helped Justin (13:27 – 19:12)

-          Advice for how to find “the next thing” (19:12 – 24:25)

-          Processes used for drilling oil vs. gas (24:25 – 29:40)

-          Stigma against oil & gas (29:40 – 39:28)

-          Sustainable alternatives to oil & gas (39:28 – 47:44)

-          MSE’s role in the global energy industry (47:44 – 54:21)

-          Balancing expertise with adaptability (54:21 – 57:35)

-          Conclusion (57:35 – 59:30)

-          MSE Academy (59:30 – 1:00:35)

As a new sustainable biopolymer fiber, seaweed boasts a wide development and application space. If this material could be engineered to make personalized products, its combination of light weight and high air permeability could entail promising high-end products while being infinitely reproducible and environmentally friendly. 

In today's episode, we welcome Dr. Chris Mekeel, the current VP of R&D at Keel Labs, a company that takes inspiration from the ocean to create biobased fiber products. With him, we discuss: 

🔹The differences between lab-scale, pilot-scale, demonstration-scale, and commercial-scale operations. 

🔹Advice for how to make the change from school to industry back to graduate school. 

🔹How a VP balances the need for innovation with timelines and budgeting. 

🔹The challenges in using biobased materials in different environments. 

🔹And much more!

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We hope you enjoy the episode! And as always, let us know what topics you’d like us to cover next! 

Learn more about our MSE Career Development Online Course, which includes more industry-specific information and advice.

https://www.mseacademy.com/courses/students-tier-2

Join our Discord community! You can meet other passionate materials scientists and engineers from around the world, discuss the latest breakthroughs in MSE, share materials-related memes, and get career advice from experts in the field. 

https://discord.gg/49dCV3W4eN

Check out our MSE-themed merchandise if you want to support us or simply show off your love of materials science!

https://www.itsamaterialworldpodcast.com/shop

For shorter segments and full video podcasts, subscribe to our channel on YouTube. For bloopers, audiograms, and interesting materials science articles, follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Feel free to message us on our social media platforms if you have any feedback or recommendations for future episodes, or email us directly at itsamaterialworldpodcast@gmail.com. Finally, reach out to David Yeh and Punith Upadhya on LinkedIn if you'd like to chat about the latest breakthroughs in MSE!

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpUXt6ui8iC5npSizlfIJ2A 

https://www.instagram.com/itsamaterialworldpodcast/ 

http://linkedin.com/company/it-s-a-material-world-podcast/ 

https://twitter.com/ItsAMatWorldPod 

Disclaimer: Any opinions expressed by either guests or hosts in this show are their own, and do not represent the opinions of the companies or organizations for which they are affiliated.

#Sustainable Fibers #Seaweeds #Ocean-Inspired

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Timestamps:

- Teaser (0:00 – 0:43)

- Intro, Holidays, Episode Highlights (0:43 – 4:48)

- Introducing Dr. Chris Mekeel (4:48 – 5:40)

- From technical to VP-level (5:40 – 7:38)

- Lab, pilot, demonstration, and commercial scale (7:38 – 13:51)

- Balancing innovation & timelines (13:51 – 20:50)

- Manufacturing setting considerations (20:50 – 23:44)

- Deciding to pursue fundamental knowledge or applied (23:44 – 26:38)

- Using biomaterials in new environments (26:38 – 29:21)

- Taking inspiration from past work (29:21 – 32:08)

- Deciding who to partner with (32:08 – 35:23)

- How a technology can spread to other fields (35:23 – 40:31)

- How you can make going back to school work (40:31 – 45:45)

- Conclusion (45:45 – 46:04)

- MSE Academy (46:04 – 47:09)

Watch the full episode here:

https://youtu.be/oBCvpLutoGM

Perovskites are a different material than the silicon wafers that make up traditional solar panels – they have a unique crystallographic structure that makes them highly effective at converting photons of light from the sun into usable electricity.

In today's episode, we welcome Akash Singh, a current 4th year Ph.D. candidate at Duke University. Akash’s research is centered around perovskite materials, with a goal of enabling next-generation solar cells, sensors, memory, and computing devices. With him, we discuss: 

🔹 Describe the perovskite class of materials, and what makes them so desirable for solar cells.

🔹 What makes a glassy perovskite special.

🔹 Comparison of  perovskite-based products with products based on other materials

🔹 Advice to students who want to improve the quality and impact of their scientific writing.

🔹And much more!

We hope you enjoy the episode! And as always, let us know what topics you’d like us to cover next! 

Learn more about our MSE Career Development Online Course, which includes more industry-specific information and advice.

https://www.mseacademy.com/courses/students-tier-2

Join our Discord community! You can meet other passionate materials scientists and engineers from around the world, discuss the latest breakthroughs in MSE, share materials-related memes, and get career advice from experts in the field. 

https://discord.gg/49dCV3W4eN

Check out our MSE-themed merchandise if you want to support us or simply show off your love of materials science!

https://www.itsamaterialworldpodcast.com/shop

For shorter segments and full video podcasts, subscribe to our channel on YouTube. For bloopers, audiograms, and interesting materials science articles, follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Feel free to message us on our social media platforms if you have any feedback or recommendations for future episodes, or email us directly at itsamaterialworldpodcast@gmail.com. Finally, reach out to David Yeh and Punith Upadhya on LinkedIn if you'd like to chat about the latest breakthroughs in MSE!

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpUXt6ui8iC5npSizlfIJ2A 

https://www.instagram.com/itsamaterialworldpodcast/ 

http://linkedin.com/company/it-s-a-material-world-podcast/ 

https://twitter.com/ItsAMatWorldPod 

Disclaimer: Any opinions expressed by either guests or hosts in this show are their own, and do not represent the opinions of the companies or organizations for which they are affiliated.

#materialsscience #perovskite #Solar Cells 

Watch the full episode here:

https://youtu.be/hLVGRIbH01c

Picture this: you BARELY made it to your big meeting on time, but you had to hustle get there. You didn’t anticipate the sweat stains. Why on Earth did you decide to run in your nicest business clothes?? 

Let’s rewind. 

Imagine the same scenario, but you are wearing Ministry of Supply business wear. Instead, you are cool and dry, giving you the self-confidence you need to ace that presentation. How is their business wear so comparable to sportswear, like Gore-Tex or  Nike’s Dri-Fit? 

In today’s episode, we welcome Gihan Amarasiriwardena, the Co-Founder and President of Ministry of Supply, a company that uses materials science and advanced technology to combine the properties of sportswear and business wear. With him, we discuss: 

🔹 The technological challenges and processes for creating breathable businesswear 

🔹 How inspiration for textiles was taken from NASA’s phase change materials 

🔹 The intricacies of recycling textiles and how the industry can work towards net-zero carbon

🔹 How to translate your passions to jobs and income 

We hope you enjoy the episode! And as always, let us know what topics you’d like us to cover next! 

Learn more about our MSE Career Development Online Course, which includes more industry-specific information and advice.

https://www.mseacademy.com/courses/students-tier-2

Join our Discord community! You can meet other passionate materials scientists and engineers from around the world, discuss the latest breakthroughs in MSE, share materials-related memes, and get career advice from experts in the field. 

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Check out our MSE-themed merchandise if you want to support us or simply show off your love of materials science!

https://www.itsamaterialworldpodcast.com/shop

For shorter segments and full video podcasts, subscribe to our channel on YouTube. For bloopers, audiograms, and interesting materials science articles, follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Feel free to message us on our social media platforms if you have any feedback or recommendations for future episodes, or email us directly at itsamaterialworldpodcast@gmail.com. Finally, reach out to David Yeh and Punith Upadhya on LinkedIn if you'd like to chat about the latest breakthroughs in MSE!

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpUXt6ui8iC5npSizlfIJ2A 

https://www.instagram.com/itsamaterialworldpodcast/ 

http://linkedin.com/company/it-s-a-material-world-podcast/ 

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Disclaimer: Any opinions expressed by either guests or hosts in this show are their own, and do not represent the opinions of the companies or organizations for which they are affiliated.

#materialsscience #businesswear #sportswear #NASAtechnology #entrepreneurship

Watch the full episode here:

https://youtu.be/8t4yR6br6Kg

Have you ever taken a long SEM scan, only to realize that the image doesn’t show what you are looking for?

Or maybe you were grinding and polishing a mounted sample, only to realize that you grinded too much material away. 

Normally, you would have to start over the data collection process in these scenarios. But what if AI could automate the image-taking process? What if it could detect 3D information based on a 2D image? 

In today’s episode, we welcome Dr. Sergei Kalinin, professor at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville for today’s guest. We explore the potential benefits of applying ML & AI to microscopy. Specifically, we discuss: 

🔹How microscopy could be automated 

🔹What value can ML and AI contribute to microscopy and MSE as a whole 

🔹Advice for students of how to easily switch career paths 

🔹The “hidden” differences between working in academia, industry, and national labs 

🔹And much more! 

We hope you enjoy the episode! And as always, let us know what topics you’d like us to cover next! 

Learn more about our MSE Career Development Online Course, which includes more industry-specific information and advice.

https://www.mseacademy.com/courses/students-tier-2

Join our Discord community! You can meet other passionate materials scientists and engineers from around the world, discuss the latest breakthroughs in MSE, share materials-related memes, and get career advice from experts in the field. 

https://discord.gg/49dCV3W4eN

Check out our MSE-themed merchandise if you want to support us or simply show off your love of materials science!

https://www.itsamaterialworldpodcast.com/shop

For shorter segments and full video podcasts, subscribe to our channel on YouTube. For bloopers, audiograms, and interesting materials science articles, follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Feel free to message us on our social media platforms if you have any feedback or recommendations for future episodes, or email us directly at itsamaterialworldpodcast@gmail.com. Finally, reach out to David Yeh and Punith Upadhya on LinkedIn if you'd like to chat about the latest breakthroughs in MSE!

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpUXt6ui8iC5npSizlfIJ2A 

https://www.instagram.com/itsamaterialworldpodcast/ 

http://linkedin.com/company/it-s-a-material-world-podcast/ 

https://twitter.com/ItsAMatWorldPod 

Disclaimer: Any opinions expressed by either guests or hosts in this show are their own, and do not represent the opinions of the companies or organizations for which they are affiliated.

#materialsscience #ProjectManagement #CareerAdvancement #TimeManagement #Microscopy

Two words: Investors. Startups. 

So you’ve made a new thing. Or maybe it’s a new process, a new technology, a different approach to the norm. You decided to take this innovation in stride, pivoting and making a startup company centered around your work. But one small problem: you can’t afford to keep the lights on at your startup’s HQ. You ran out of capital. You needed investors, but no one was interested in funding your idea. Why? How can you fix this? 

In today’s episode, we welcome two guests: Keong Chan, Co-Director at OTB Ventures, and Kyle Matthews, a familiar member of the It’s A Material World team. We dive into the world of investors, and how MSE’s can build a stronger business mindset. Specifically, we discuss: 

🔹How informal settings can enhance your networking 

🔹What traits investors look for in startup leaders & teams

🔹The role of an investor after money has been invested

🔹Investor-founder relationships

🔹And much more! 

We hope you enjoy the episode! And as always, let us know what topics you’d like us to cover next! 

Learn more about our MSE Career Development Online Course, which includes more industry-specific information and advice.

https://www.mseacademy.com/courses/students-tier-2

Join our Discord community! You can meet other passionate materials scientists and engineers from around the world, discuss the latest breakthroughs in MSE, share materials-related memes, and get career advice from experts in the field. 

https://discord.gg/49dCV3W4eN

Check out our MSE-themed merchandise if you want to support us or simply show off your love of materials science!

https://www.itsamaterialworldpodcast.com/shop

For shorter segments and full video podcasts, subscribe to our channel on YouTube. For bloopers, audiograms, and interesting materials science articles, follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Feel free to message us on our social media platforms if you have any feedback or recommendations for future episodes, or email us directly at itsamaterialworldpodcast@gmail.com. Finally, reach out to David Yeh and Punith Upadhya on LinkedIn if you'd like to chat about the latest breakthroughs in MSE!

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpUXt6ui8iC5npSizlfIJ2A 

https://www.instagram.com/itsamaterialworldpodcast/ 

http://linkedin.com/company/it-s-a-material-world-podcast/ 

https://twitter.com/ItsAMatWorldPod 

Disclaimer: Any opinions expressed by either guests or hosts in this show are their own, and do not represent the opinions of the companies or organizations for which they are affiliated.

#materialsscience #ProjectManagement #CareerAdvancement #TimeManagement #Research

In today’s episode, Punith and David discussed Successful Project Management in Materials Science. This episode could explore effective project management strategies for materials scientists, including how to plan and execute projects, manage resources and timelines, and communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders with the use of ChatGPT AI. Specifically, they discuss: 

🔹Career Advancement Strategies for Materials Scientists

🔹️Building a Personal Brand as a Materials Scientist

🔹Strategies for Successful Grant Writing in Materials Science

🔹Effective Time Management for Materials Scientists

🔹and much more!

We hope you enjoy the episode! And as always, let us know what topics you’d like us to cover next! 

Learn more about our MSE Career Development Online Course, which includes more industry-specific information and advice.

https://www.mseacademy.com/courses/students-tier-2

Join our Discord community! You can meet other passionate materials scientists and engineers from around the world, discuss the latest breakthroughs in MSE, share materials-related memes, and get career advice from experts in the field. 

https://discord.gg/49dCV3W4eN

Check out our MSE-themed merchandise if you want to support us or simply show off your love of materials science!

https://www.itsamaterialworldpodcast.com/shop

For shorter segments and full video podcasts, subscribe to our channel on YouTube. For bloopers, audiograms, and interesting materials science articles, follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Feel free to message us on our social media platforms if you have any feedback or recommendations for future episodes, or email us directly at itsamaterialworldpodcast@gmail.com. Finally, reach out to David Yeh and Punith Upadhya on LinkedIn if you'd like to chat about the latest breakthroughs in MSE!

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpUXt6ui8iC5npSizlfIJ2A 

https://www.instagram.com/itsamaterialworldpodcast/ 

http://linkedin.com/company/it-s-a-material-world-podcast/ 

https://twitter.com/ItsAMatWorldPod 

Disclaimer: Any opinions expressed by either guests or hosts in this show are their own, and do not represent the opinions of the companies or organizations for which they are affiliated.

#materialsscience #ChatGPT #ProjectManagement #CareerAdvancement #TimeManagement

In today’s episode, we welcome  Dr. Wilson Kong, an expert on functional liquid metals. He is currently a National Research Council (NRC) Postdoctoral Researcher at the Air Force Research Laboratory in Ohio, where he applies his expertise to cutting-edge research of functional liquid metal nanomaterials for soft electronics. With him, we discuss: 

🔹What is a liquid metal, and what unique properties / behaviors they have.

🔹️Comparison between these two material types, liquid metals vs. polymer, in terms of material property differences and applicability.

🔹️What are the general application areas of liquid metals and what key challenges need to be overcome to enable these applications?

🔹How can we establish sustainable practices in the management of liquid metal waste? 

🔹And much more! 

Learn more about our MSE Career Development Online Course, which includes more industry-specific information and advice.

https://www.mseacademy.com/courses/students-tier-2

Join our Discord community! You can meet other passionate materials scientists and engineers from around the world, discuss the latest breakthroughs in MSE, share materials-related memes, and get career advice from experts in the field. 

https://discord.gg/49dCV3W4eN

Check out our MSE-themed merchandise if you want to support us or simply show off your love of materials science!

https://www.itsamaterialworldpodcast.com/shop

For shorter segments and full video podcasts, subscribe to our channel on YouTube. For bloopers, audiograms, and interesting materials science articles, follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Feel free to message us on our social media platforms if you have any feedback or recommendations for future episodes, or email us directly at itsamaterialworldpodcast@gmail.com. Finally, reach out to David Yeh and Punith Upadhya on LinkedIn if you'd like to chat about the latest breakthroughs in MSE!

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpUXt6ui8iC5npSizlfIJ2A 

https://www.instagram.com/itsamaterialworldpodcast/ 

http://linkedin.com/company/it-s-a-material-world-podcast/ 

https://twitter.com/ItsAMatWorldPod 

Disclaimer: Any opinions expressed by either guests or hosts in this show are their own, and do not represent the opinions of the companies or organizations for which they are affiliated.

#materialsscience #liquidmetals #nanomaterials #electronics #polymer

In today’s episode, we welcome, Jason Robinson from Evoco, a Canadian-based company that creates high-quality, sustainable products with plant-based chemistry, aiming to replace oil-based materials in the footwear industry With him, we discuss: 

🔹The Evoco’s FATES foam and its role in the footwear industry

🔹️How did Evoco land in the footwear space, rather than other markets like automotive or power plants

🔹️Limitations of the plant-based materials that Evoco uses

🔹Advice for students who are passionate about sustainability but are unsure about how to translate that passion into a career

🔹And much more! 

Learn more about our MSE Career Development Online Course, which includes more industry-specific information and advice.

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Join our Discord community! You can meet other passionate materials scientists and engineers from around the world, discuss the latest breakthroughs in MSE, share materials-related memes, and get career advice from experts in the field. 

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#materialsscience #evoco #biomaterials #biomass #apparel

Recycling plastic reduces its mechanical properties, proportional to the number of recycling cycles. If recycled too much, a plastic bag may tear when filled with groceries and its color and texture may change. Making new products, rather than recycling, can be an appealing option if environmental impacts are overlooked. What if we could permanently overcome this degradation in properties of recycled plastic? What if we could make a material that can be recycled forever, at a low cost and high yield? 

In today’s episode, we welcome Dr. Kezi Cheng, a recycling warrior and the CEO of Flo Materials, Inc, a startup that focuses on enabling infinitely recyclable polymers. With her, we discuss: 

🔹FLO Materials’ general approach to enabling infinitely recyclable polymers, using Polydiketoenamines (PDK’s).

🔹️The cost efficiency of recycling vs. creating new plastic products.

🔹️What the global landscape of infinitely recyclable polymers looks like.

🔹How the number of women in innovation and entrepreneurship can shape fields.

🔹And much more! 

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#materialsscience #flomaterials #technology #polymers #recycablepolymers

Today’s guest, Steve Shell, an accomplished scientist and engineer who is the current Chief Scientist at Heliogen, a California-based clean energy company. With him, we discuss: 

🔹️What is Heliogen. What material differences there are between this technology and “classical” solar power?

🔹️Challenges in operating and maintaining heliostat arrays on such a large scale.

🔹How does the use of concentrated solar technology compare to other forms of renewable energy, like wind or hydroelectric power 

🔹What are some of the most promising emerging applications of concentrated solar technology, and how might they transform the energy landscape in the coming years

🔹And much more! 

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Join our Discord community! You can meet other passionate materials scientists and engineers from around the world, discuss the latest breakthroughs in MSE, share materials-related memes, and get career advice from experts in the field. 

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#materialsscience #heliogen #energy #technology 

Our guest, our very own It’s a Material World team member, Kyle Matthews! You may know him from our Rapid Research Reviews on LinkedIn, TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts, where he summarizes materials science research papers in 1 minute or less in an informative, easy to understand manner. With him, we discuss: 

🔹️What is a materials science conference like, and why should students attend them.

🔹️What are the major well-known MSE-related conferences and what are their differences.

🔹How can a student ‘upgrade’ from simply attending a talk they think is interesting to adding the speaker of that talk to their network.

🔹And much more! 

Learn more about our MSE Career Development Online Course, which includes more industry-specific information and advice.

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Join our Discord community! You can meet other passionate materials scientists and engineers from around the world, discuss the latest breakthroughs in MSE, share materials-related memes, and get career advice from experts in the field. 

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Check out our MSE-themed merchandise if you want to support us or simply show off your love of materials science!

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#materialsscience #conferences  

By leveraging the power of quantum computing (QC), scientists can quickly identify promising materials (new or existing) for ANY application. QC enables this while saving on hefty lab operation costs, enabling speedy and cheap materials discovery. In this episode, we explore this fascinating intersection of quantum computing and materials science. 

Our guest, Dr. David Muñoz, shares his insights on how quantum computing can enhance many facets of science. He is an expert on quantum computing with 15 years of experience in computational science. He is the current head of Quantum Chemistry for Quantinuum, a quantum computing-based company. With him, we discuss: 

🔹️What quantum computing is, and how it performs compared to classical computing. 

🔹️A discussion of the fields, topics of research, and applications that can best benefit from quantum computing. 

🔹The major drawbacks of quantum computers, and the innovations that will be needed to overcome them. 

🔹Advice and ways that students can get good at quantum computing. 

🔹And much more! 

Learn more about our MSE Career Development Online Course, which includes more industry-specific information and advice.

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Join our Discord community! You can meet other passionate materials scientists and engineers from around the world, discuss the latest breakthroughs in MSE, share materials-related memes, and get career advice from experts in the field. 

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Check out our MSE-themed merchandise if you want to support us or simply show off your love of materials science!

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For shorter segments and full video podcasts, subscribe to our channel on YouTube. For bloopers, audiograms, and interesting materials science articles, follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Feel free to message us on our social media platforms if you have any feedback or recommendations for future episodes, or email us directly at itsamaterialworldpodcast@gmail.com. Finally, reach out to David Yeh and Punith Upadhya on LinkedIn if you'd like to chat about the latest breakthroughs in MSE!

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#materialsscience #nanotechnology #neuromorphiccomputing #technology

Biological brains can accomplish more than modern computing systems while using much less power. However, computers are much better at dealing with computation, while brains are (unsurprisingly) much better at interacting with ever-changing environments. What if we were able to design a computing system with interconnecting neurons and synapses to get the best of both worlds? 

In today’s episode, we welcome Dr. Jean Anne Incorvia. She is a current Assistant Professor at the University of Texas at Austin, and a leading expert on the research of neuromorphic computing systems. With her, we discuss: 

🔹️How neuromorphic computing works and what distinguishes it over traditional computing. 

🔹️What materials science can do to relate brain processes to computing systems. 

🔹The role of of 2D materials, spintronics, synapses, neurons, and more in neuromorphic computing. 

🔹Advice to a student who is interested in the materials science behind neuromorphic computing. 

🔹And much more! 

Learn more about our MSE Career Development Online Course, which includes more industry-specific information and advice.

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Join our Discord community! You can meet other passionate materials scientists and engineers from around the world, discuss the latest breakthroughs in MSE, share materials-related memes, and get career advice from experts in the field. 

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Check out our MSE-themed merchandise if you want to support us or simply show off your love of materials science!

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For shorter segments and full video podcasts, subscribe to our channel on YouTube. For bloopers, audiograms, and interesting materials science articles, follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Feel free to message us on our social media platforms if you have any feedback or recommendations for future episodes, or email us directly at itsamaterialworldpodcast@gmail.com. Finally, reach out to David Yeh and Punith Upadhya on LinkedIn if you'd like to chat about the latest breakthroughs in MSE!

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#materialsscience #nanotechnology #neuromorphiccomputing #technology

🚨Are you an MSE interested in landing a semiconductor-based job? Do you want to hear how the field may develop over the next five years? Are you curious about the steps that the United States is taking to increase domestic semiconductor manufacturing capabilities? 🚨This new episode type, with the title “The State of MSE,” is centered around topical, present-day events that have large implications for materials science & engineering. 🚨In this episode, we welcome Dr. Ming Zhang, an expert electrical engineer with nearly 20 years of experience in the semiconductor industry. Ming was co-founder and CEO of zGlue, Inc., a startup pioneer in chiplets. He also held various engineering and strategy roles at Synopsys, Samsung Foundry, and Intel. 🚨Together, we explore the definition, scope, and impact of the CHIPS and Science Act, as well as the career opportunities it brings to MSE students. Specifically, we discuss: 🔹️What the CHIPS act entails for semiconductors made in the United States. 🔹The new actions the CHIPS act prompts large companies and start-ups to take.  🔹️ How current semiconductor-based research will be affected by the CHIPS act.  🔹Advice for current MSE students about how to score a semiconductor-based job.  🔹And much more! We hope you enjoy the episode! And as always, let us know what topics you’d like us to cover next! #materialsscience #semiconductors #electronics #microelectronics #chips #science #chipsact 🎥 YouTube Video  https://lnkd.in/g6P4XFVc

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Fast-hitting chip shortages have a plethora of causes, many of which could be alleviated by drastically reducing semiconductor manufacturing prices. Current manufacturing techniques entail a repeating cycle of material deposition and the etching away of excess material, which can quickly rack up cost and energy requirements. Today’s guest is looking to flip current semiconductor manufacturing processes on its head. 

In today’s episode, we welcome Dr. Ahmed Busnaina, an expert in all things semiconductor. He is a long-serving professor who founded Nano OPS, Inc., a new company focusing on printed micro-and nano-electronic devices. With him, we discuss: 

🔹️How he tailored his career path from academia to industry to founding Nano OPS. 

🔹How he is working to improve upon current semiconductor manufacturing processes with his “bottom-up” approach.

🔹️How much smaller current semiconductors can physically get. 

🔹Advice for students that are interested in a career in semiconductors or electronics, such as classes to take, habits to build, or technologies to research. 

🔹And much more! 

Learn more about our MSE Career Development Online Course, which includes more industry-specific information and advice.

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Join our Discord community! You can meet other passionate materials scientists and engineers from around the world, discuss the latest breakthroughs in MSE, share materials-related memes, and get career advice from experts in the field. 

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Check out our MSE-themed merchandise if you want to support us or simply show off your love of materials science!

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For shorter segments and full video podcasts, subscribe to our channel on YouTube. For bloopers, audiograms, and interesting materials science articles, follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Feel free to message us on our social media platforms if you have any feedback or recommendations for future episodes, or email us directly at itsamaterialworldpodcast@gmail.com. Finally, reach out to David Yeh and Punith Upadhya on LinkedIn if you'd like to chat about the latest breakthroughs in MSE!

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Disclaimer: Any opinions expressed by either guests or hosts in this show are their own, and do not represent the opinions of the companies or organizations for which they are affiliated.

#materialsscience #semiconductors #electronics #semiconductorchip

In today’s episode, we welcome Dr Suveen Mathaudhu,  an expert metallurgist with nearly 20 years of metals processing experience. With him, we discuss: 

🔹️An important material in the show is beskar, which is described as a super-strong and lightweight metal for armor or weapons. Describe the other ties that beskar has to historic real-life materials (cultural, scientific, etc.)?  

🔹️Break down how these three aspects:(1) difficulty in processing such a strong material, (2) the idea that  a pure metal is stronger than an alloy, and (3) its resistance to lightsabers & blaster bolts, could be explained using materials science.

🔹What sort of impact The Armorer character will have in both media and STEM itself?

🔹Advice for students that want to improve their ability to use pop culture to disseminate / teach materials science to diverse crowds.

🔹And much more! 

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Join our Discord community! You can meet other passionate materials scientists and engineers from around the world, discuss the latest breakthroughs in MSE, share materials-related memes, and get career advice from experts in the field. 

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Check out our MSE-themed merchandise if you want to support us or simply show off your love of materials science!

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For shorter segments and full video podcasts, subscribe to our channel on YouTube. For bloopers, audiograms, and interesting materials science articles, follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Feel free to message us on our social media platforms if you have any feedback or recommendations for future episodes, or email us directly at itsamaterialworldpodcast@gmail.com. Finally, reach out to David Yeh and Punith Upadhya on LinkedIn if you'd like to chat about the latest breakthroughs in MSE!

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#materialsscience #beskar #thor #popculture #thorshammer

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 us as we uncover the unique ways materials science makes an impact all around us. In our fifth edition of Q&A, we will answer questions like:

🔹️What continues to be exciting in both of your jobs? What do you most look forward to during the average work day?

🔹️How much of what you learned while obtaining your MSE degree do you apply on a daily basis at work? How much of your job uses skills you gained outside of school?

🔹What have you observed about MSE’s in more senior roles? Does higher seniority come with more science-focused work or less? 

🔹 And much more! 

Learn more about our MSE Career Development Online Course, which includes more industry-specific information and advice.

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Join our Discord community! You can meet other passionate materials scientists and engineers from around the world, discuss the latest breakthroughs in MSE, share materials-related memes, and get career advice from experts in the field. 

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Check out our MSE-themed merchandise if you want to support us or simply show off your love of materials science!

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For shorter segments and full video podcasts, subscribe to our channel on YouTube. For bloopers, audiograms, and interesting materials science articles, follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Feel free to message us on our social media platforms if you have any feedback or recommendations for future episodes, or email us directly at itsamaterialworldpodcast@gmail.com. Finally, reach out to David Yeh and Punith Upadhya on LinkedIn if you'd like to chat about the latest breakthroughs in MSE!

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#materialsscience #careeropportunity #internships #careeradvice #jobs

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VEIR’s passive evaporative cryogenic cooling delivers 20 times the cooling power per kilogram of nitrogen flow compared to mechanical subcooling. VEIR’s innovations enable reliable, cost–effective HTS transmission over very long distances through narrow rights–of–way, connecting lowest cost renewable resources to where they’re needed, when they’re needed.

In today’s episode, we welcome Max Luke, the Director of Policy and Regulatory Affairs at VEIR, a company focused on developing superconducting transmission power lines.  Max’s expertise is in advocacy for innovative technologies in the electric power and energy industries. With him, we discuss: 

🔹️How VEIR’s technology is different than current and traditional transmission lines? 

🔹️How specifically does technology help address this front versus legacy transmission line technology?

🔹VEIR transmission lines use liquid nitrogen to cool the transmission line below a certain temperature. Are there any safety implications related to the use of liquid nitrogen? 

🔹 And much more! 

Learn more about our MSE Career Development Online Course, which includes more industry-specific information and advice.

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Join our Discord community! You can meet other passionate materials scientists and engineers from around the world, discuss the latest breakthroughs in MSE, share materials-related memes, and get career advice from experts in the field. 

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Check out our MSE-themed merchandise if you want to support us or simply show off your love of materials science!

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For shorter segments and full video podcasts, subscribe to our channel on YouTube. For bloopers, audiograms, and interesting materials science articles, follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Feel free to message us on our social media platforms if you have any feedback or recommendations for future episodes, or email us directly at itsamaterialworldpodcast@gmail.com. Finally, reach out to David Yeh and Punith Upadhya on LinkedIn if you'd like to chat about the latest breakthroughs in MSE!

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Disclaimer: Any opinions expressed by either guests or hosts in this show are their own, and do not represent the opinions of the companies or organizations for which they are affiliated.

#materialsscience #vier #technology #superconductor #transmissionline #electricity

According to research, what you say to an audience isn’t nearly as important as how you say it. Studies suggest that effective presentations are 38% your voice, 55% non-verbal communication, and only 7% your content. That means that you should spend even more time preparing your delivery than you do developing awesome content.

In today’s episode, we welcome Neil Thompson. Since earning his Master’s in Bioengineering and his Master’s in Biomedical Engineering from Clemson University and Columbia University, Neil has held various roles in biomedical engineering, technical communication, and with patent law. He is the founder of Teach the Geek, an educational network centered around enhancing the technical communication skills of STEM professionals. With him, we discuss: 

🔹️ What audience does Neil primarily work with (i.e., students, 1-on-1 coaching, corporate seminars, etc.)? 

🔹️Ideas on coaching strategy for this particular audience and these particular skills.

🔹Tips or common issues for students and early-career professionals to look out for while trying to improve their technical communication. 

🔹 And much more! 

Learn more about our MSE Career Development Online Course, which includes more industry-specific information and advice.

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Join our Discord community! You can meet other passionate materials scientists and engineers from around the world, discuss the latest breakthroughs in MSE, share materials-related memes, and get career advice from experts in the field. 

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Check out our MSE-themed merchandise if you want to support us or simply show off your love of materials science!

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For shorter segments and full video podcasts, subscribe to our channel on YouTube. For bloopers, audiograms, and interesting materials science articles, follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Feel free to message us on our social media platforms if you have any feedback or recommendations for future episodes, or email us directly at itsamaterialworldpodcast@gmail.com. Finally, reach out to David Yeh and Punith Upadhya on LinkedIn if you'd like to chat about the latest breakthroughs in MSE!

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Disclaimer: Any opinions expressed by either guests or hosts in this show are their own, and do not represent the opinions of the companies or organizations for which they are affiliated.

#materialsscience #communication #publicspeaking #technical #presentation 

We are living in the age of knowledge-driven economics. Information is an asset, and how we share it defines the extent of our success. We have made major developments in the way we share and exchange information, however, the real game changer throughout this shift has been the emergence of cloud technology solutions.

In today’s episode we welcome Dr. Mike Tarselli, Chief Scientific Officer of TetraScience, a Boston-based company that operates a research and development data cloud for life sciences. With him, we discuss: 

🔹️What exactly a scientific data cloud is and why it is a valuable tool for industry researchers?

🔹️What has stood in the way of implementing data cloud tools in scientific research and why haven’t they been widely accepted sooner?

🔹Why should our listeners want to work at a company like TetraScience?

🔹Tips for how science enthusiasts can put themselves in a strong position career-wise and make the most of their love for research and discovery.

🔹 And much more!

Learn more about our MSE Career Development Online Course, which includes more industry-specific information and advice.

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Join our Discord community! You can meet other passionate materials scientists and engineers from around the world, discuss the latest breakthroughs in MSE, share materials-related memes, and get career advice from experts in the field. 

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Check out our MSE-themed merchandise if you want to support us or simply show off your love of materials science!

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For shorter segments and full video podcasts, subscribe to our channel on YouTube. For bloopers, audiograms, and interesting materials science articles, follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Feel free to message us on our social media platforms if you have any feedback or recommendations for future episodes, or email us directly at itsamaterialworldpodcast@gmail.com. Finally, reach out to David Yeh and Punith Upadhya on LinkedIn if you'd like to chat about the latest breakthroughs in MSE!

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Disclaimer: Any opinions expressed by either guests or hosts in this show are their own, and do not represent the opinions of the companies or organizations for which they are affiliated.

#materialsscience #r&d #datacloudtechnology #technology #tetrascience

We know an organic mind is a better learner than any digital model. It can switch tasks easily, and bring learnings from one task to another. But more important is what we don’t know. What are the limits of a mind connected to infinity? What can it do with data it literally lives in?

In today’s episode we welcome Hon Weng Chong, the CEO and Founder of Cortical Labs. He has founded several startups that focused on creating smartphone-based apps for personalized healthcare. At Cortical Labs, he currently focuses on bridging the gap between artificial intelligence and biological intelligence.

🔹️ The overarching goal of Cortical Labs and how this all started.

🔹️ How Cortical Labs trained neurons to play the video game Pong!

🔹 The vision for Cortical Labs and how its technology will make an impact in the future

🔹 Are there any materials science innovations that would boost one’s capabilities to train neurons? 

🔹 And much more! 

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For shorter segments and full video podcasts, subscribe to our channel on YouTube. For bloopers, audiograms, and interesting materials science articles, follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Feel free to message us on our social media platforms if you have any feedback or recommendations for future episodes, or email us directly at itsamaterialworldpodcast@gmail.com. Finally, reach out to David Yeh and Punith Upadhya on LinkedIn if you'd like to chat about the latest breakthroughs in MSE!

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpUXt6ui8iC5npSizlfIJ2A 

https://www.instagram.com/itsamaterialworldpodcast/ 

http://linkedin.com/company/it-s-a-material-world-podcast/ 

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Disclaimer: Any opinions expressed by either guests or hosts in this show are their own, and do not represent the opinions of the companies or organizations for which they are affiliated.

#materialsscience #corticallabs #artificialintelligence #biologicalintelligence #computerchip

Watch the full video here:

https://youtu.be/IiDCNuet0cA

Every determined student must eventually ask themselves the age-old question: industry or academia? Professor, scientist, engineer, or manager? 

In today’s episode we welcome Dr. Shan Jiang, Associate Professor at Iowa State University. He defies this traditional mindset with his rich experience in both industry and academia. He specifically leverages these experiences with Janus particles, a type of nanoparticle that enables two bonded sides with distinctly different chemistries.

🔹️ What a Janus particle is and how it’s different from normal chemistries

🔹 Which field(s) will be most impacted by continued research into Janus particles?

🔹 What the challenges are in applying these particles in real-life applications?

🔹 And much more! 

Learn more about our MSE Career Development Online Course, which includes more industry-specific information and advice.

https://www.mseacademy.com/courses/students-tier-2

For more information on Meta Materials Inc., visit their site and check out their careers page.

https://metamaterial.com/careers/

Join our Discord community! You can meet other passionate materials scientists and engineers from around the world, discuss the latest breakthroughs in MSE, share materials-related memes, and get career advice from experts in the field. 

https://discord.gg/49dCV3W4eN

Check out our MSE-themed merchandise if you want to support us or simply show off your love of materials science!

https://www.itsamaterialworldpodcast.com/shop

For shorter segments and full video podcasts, subscribe to our channel on YouTube. For bloopers, audiograms, and interesting materials science articles, follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Feel free to message us on our social media platforms if you have any feedback or recommendations for future episodes, or email us directly at itsamaterialworldpodcast@gmail.com. Finally, reach out to David Yeh and Punith Upadhya on LinkedIn if you'd like to chat about the latest breakthroughs in MSE!

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpUXt6ui8iC5npSizlfIJ2A 

https://www.instagram.com/itsamaterialworldpodcast/ 

http://linkedin.com/company/it-s-a-material-world-podcast/ 

https://twitter.com/ItsAMatWorldPod 

Disclaimer: Any opinions expressed by either guests or hosts in this show are their own, and do not represent the opinions of the companies or organizations for which they are affiliated.

#materialsscience #novelis #aluminum #steel #recycle

As a global leader in innovative products and services and the world's largest recycler of aluminum, championing the vision of closed loop recycling, Novelis is driven by its purpose to shape a sustainable world together.

In today’s episode we welcome Vanessa Li, current Program Manager for Advanced Technologies at Novelis. With her, we discussed: 

🔹️ What is Novelis all about and as a whole.

🔹 The process of providing individualized solutions for different customers.

🔹  From a sustainability and net carbon production perspective, what are Novelis’ goals for the future?

🔹  What career options are available for students looking for a career in steel & aluminum manufacturing?

🔹 And much more! 

Learn more about our MSE Career Development Online Course, which includes more industry-specific information and advice.

https://www.mseacademy.com/courses/students-tier-2

For more information on Meta Materials Inc., visit their site and check out their careers page.

https://metamaterial.com/careers/

Join our Discord community! You can meet other passionate materials scientists and engineers from around the world, discuss the latest breakthroughs in MSE, share materials-related memes, and get career advice from experts in the field. 

https://discord.gg/49dCV3W4eN

Check out our MSE-themed merchandise if you want to support us or simply show off your love of materials science!

https://www.itsamaterialworldpodcast.com/shop

For shorter segments and full video podcasts, subscribe to our channel on YouTube. For bloopers, audiograms, and interesting materials science articles, follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Feel free to message us on our social media platforms if you have any feedback or recommendations for future episodes, or email us directly at itsamaterialworldpodcast@gmail.com. Finally, reach out to David Yeh and Punith Upadhya on LinkedIn if you'd like to chat about the latest breakthroughs in MSE!

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpUXt6ui8iC5npSizlfIJ2A 

https://www.instagram.com/itsamaterialworldpodcast/ 

http://linkedin.com/company/it-s-a-material-world-podcast/ 

https://twitter.com/ItsAMatWorldPod 

Disclaimer: Any opinions expressed by either guests or hosts in this show are their own, and do not represent the opinions of the companies or organizations for which they are affiliated.

#materialsscience #novelis #aluminum #steel #recycle

Watch the full video here:

https://youtu.be/OoAqj4Sr68s

So as 2022 comes to a close, we wanted to wish you all happy holidays from the Its Material World team, and we wanted to thank you for choosing to listen to us and for supporting us in our journey to show the world how material science makes an impact all around us. 

And so that's why for this episode, we're compiling the advice of our past guests. So that you can take the bits and pieces that resonate with you the most and that can be applied to your situations right now and going into 2023. We're excited for what's to come next year as we continue to uncover why material science will change the world.

Learn more about our MSE Career Development Online Course, which includes more industry-specific information and advice.

https://www.mseacademy.com/courses/students-tier-2

Join our Discord community! You can meet other passionate materials scientists and engineers from around the world, discuss the latest breakthroughs in MSE, share materials-related memes, and get career advice from experts in the field. 

https://discord.gg/49dCV3W4eN

Check out our MSE-themed merchandise if you want to support us or simply show off your love of materials science!

https://www.itsamaterialworldpodcast.com/shop

For shorter segments and full video podcasts, subscribe to our channel on YouTube. For bloopers, audiograms, and interesting materials science articles, follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Feel free to message us on our social media platforms if you have any feedback or recommendations for future episodes, or email us directly at itsamaterialworldpodcast@gmail.com. Finally, reach out to David Yeh and Punith Upadhya on LinkedIn if you'd like to chat about the latest breakthroughs in MSE!

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpUXt6ui8iC5npSizlfIJ2A 

https://www.instagram.com/itsamaterialworldpodcast/ 

http://linkedin.com/company/it-s-a-material-world-podcast/ 

https://twitter.com/ItsAMatWorldPod 

Disclaimer: Any opinions expressed by either guests or hosts in this show are their own, and do not represent the opinions of the companies or organizations for which they are affiliated.

#materialsscience #advice #careeropportunities #careergrowth #careeradvice

What defines a flexible electronic? Is it just a squishy computer? Plastic with a leaf printed on it? What about artificial tissue? Well, it could be all of these! But what materials science goes into the production of flexible electronics? Today’s guest is an expert on flexible electronic trickery, and he has a rich background in marketing, science, and engineering. 

In today’s episode we welcome Stan Farnsworth, current Chief Marketing Officer at PulseForge. With him, we discussed: 

🔹️ What is a flexible electronic, and how does it differ from traditional electronics. 

🔹 What processing techniques are required for flexible electronics that differ from regular electronics. 

🔹 What types of products and innovations with flexible electronics will be made in the next 5-10 years.  

🔹 Recommendation to MSE students that are interested in contributing to this field.

🔹And much more! 

Learn more about our MSE Career Development Online Course, which includes more industry-specific information and advice.

https://www.mseacademy.com/courses/students-tier-2

For more information on Meta Materials Inc., visit their site and check out their careers page.

https://metamaterial.com/careers/

Join our Discord community! You can meet other passionate materials scientists and engineers from around the world, discuss the latest breakthroughs in MSE, share materials-related memes, and get career advice from experts in the field. 

https://discord.gg/49dCV3W4eN

Check out our MSE-themed merchandise if you want to support us or simply show off your love of materials science!

https://www.itsamaterialworldpodcast.com/shop

For shorter segments and full video podcasts, subscribe to our channel on YouTube. For bloopers, audiograms, and interesting materials science articles, follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Feel free to message us on our social media platforms if you have any feedback or recommendations for future episodes, or email us directly at itsamaterialworldpodcast@gmail.com. Finally, reach out to David Yeh and Punith Upadhya on LinkedIn if you'd like to chat about the latest breakthroughs in MSE!

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpUXt6ui8iC5npSizlfIJ2A 

https://www.instagram.com/itsamaterialworldpodcast/ 

http://linkedin.com/company/it-s-a-material-world-podcast/ 

https://twitter.com/ItsAMatWorldPod 

Disclaimer: Any opinions expressed by either guests or hosts in this show are their own, and do not represent the opinions of the companies or organizations for which they are affiliated.

#oven #pulseforge #solderoven #solder

In today’s episode we welcome our guest,  Dr. Yogendra Mishra, current Professor of nanomaterials at University of Southern Denmark. With him, we discussed: 

🔹️ What particular materials or material categories are classified as Smart Materials. 

🔹 How ZnO tetrapods can be applied to flexible electronics. 

🔹 The future for 3D tetrapod engineering.

🔹 Could this tetrapod structure be applied to other material systems to enable new material innovation?

🔹And much more! 

Learn more about our MSE Career Development Online Course, which includes more industry-specific information and advice.

https://www.mseacademy.com/courses/students-tier-2

For more information on Meta Materials Inc., visit their site and check out their careers page.

https://metamaterial.com/careers/

Join our Discord community! You can meet other passionate materials scientists and engineers from around the world, discuss the latest breakthroughs in MSE, share materials-related memes, and get career advice from experts in the field. 

https://discord.gg/49dCV3W4eN

Check out our MSE-themed merchandise if you want to support us or simply show off your love of materials science!

https://www.itsamaterialworldpodcast.com/shop

For shorter segments and full video podcasts, subscribe to our channel on YouTube. For bloopers, audiograms, and interesting materials science articles, follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Feel free to message us on our social media platforms if you have any feedback or recommendations for future episodes, or email us directly at itsamaterialworldpodcast@gmail.com. Finally, reach out to David Yeh and Punith Upadhya on LinkedIn if you'd like to chat about the latest breakthroughs in MSE!

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpUXt6ui8iC5npSizlfIJ2A 

https://www.instagram.com/itsamaterialworldpodcast/ 

http://linkedin.com/company/it-s-a-material-world-podcast/ 

https://twitter.com/ItsAMatWorldPod 

Disclaimer: Any opinions expressed by either guests or hosts in this show are their own, and do not represent the opinions of the companies or organizations for which they are affiliated.

#materialsscience #smartmaterials #electronics #tetrapods #engineering

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 processes and how is EnergyX working to address the shortcomings of these processes.

🔹 Describe the EnergyX’s overall strategy. 

🔹 What does EnergyX look for in materials scientists & engineers, and how could a potential MSE distinguish themselves in your company’s eyes.  

🔹And much more! 

Learn more about our MSE Career Development Online Course, which includes more industry-specific information and advice.

https://www.mseacademy.com/courses/students-tier-2

For more information on Meta Materials Inc., visit their site and check out their careers page.

https://metamaterial.com/careers/

Join our Discord community! You can meet other passionate materials scientists and engineers from around the world, discuss the latest breakthroughs in MSE, share materials-related memes, and get career advice from experts in the field. 

https://discord.gg/49dCV3W4eN

Check out our MSE-themed merchandise if you want to support us or simply show off your love of materials science!

https://www.itsamaterialworldpodcast.com/shop

For shorter segments and full video podcasts, subscribe to our channel on YouTube. For bloopers, audiograms, and interesting materials science articles, follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Feel free to message us on our social media platforms if you have any feedback or recommendations for future episodes, or email us directly at itsamaterialworldpodcast@gmail.com. Finally, reach out to David Yeh and Punith Upadhya on LinkedIn if you'd like to chat about the latest breakthroughs in MSE!

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpUXt6ui8iC5npSizlfIJ2A 

https://www.instagram.com/itsamaterialworldpodcast/ 

http://linkedin.com/company/it-s-a-material-world-podcast/ 

https://twitter.com/ItsAMatWorldPod 

Disclaimer: Any opinions expressed by either guests or hosts in this show are their own, and do not represent the opinions of the companies or organizations for which they are affiliated.

#materialsscience #batteries #lithium #energyx #lithiumbattery

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 Scot Forge do and the process of forging.

🔹 Why does the metallurgy discipline of materials science matter?

🔹 What is the future of forging looks like?

🔹 Advice to students that are interested in doing their own metallurgy, but who lack the tools, lab space/safety training, and maybe the metallurgical knowledge to get good results.

🔹And much more! 

Learn more about our MSE Career Development Online Course, which includes more industry-specific information and advice.

https://www.mseacademy.com/courses/students-tier-2

For more information on Meta Materials Inc., visit their site and check out their careers page.

https://metamaterial.com/careers/

Join our Discord community! You can meet other passionate materials scientists and engineers from around the world, discuss the latest breakthroughs in MSE, share materials-related memes, and get career advice from experts in the field. 

https://discord.gg/49dCV3W4eN

Check out our MSE-themed merchandise if you want to support us or simply show off your love of materials science!

https://www.itsamaterialworldpodcast.com/shop

For shorter segments and full video podcasts, subscribe to our channel on YouTube. For bloopers, audiograms, and interesting materials science articles, follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Feel free to message us on our social media platforms if you have any feedback or recommendations for future episodes, or email us directly at itsamaterialworldpodcast@gmail.com. Finally, reach out to David Yeh and Punith Upadhya on LinkedIn if you'd like to chat about the latest breakthroughs in MSE!

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpUXt6ui8iC5npSizlfIJ2A 

https://www.instagram.com/itsamaterialworldpodcast/ 

http://linkedin.com/company/it-s-a-material-world-podcast/ 

https://twitter.com/ItsAMatWorldPod 

Disclaimer: Any opinions expressed by either guests or hosts in this show are their own, and do not represent the opinions of the companies or organizations for which they are affiliated.

#shorts #materialsscience #porex #plastics #porousplastics

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 relationships come from this group of plastics.

🔹 What kind of functionality can the design into the porous plastic to make it function?

🔹 How porous plastics can carve a niche within this take-home diagnostics space in the future?

🔹Advice to students who was still figuring things out in terms of what options are available to them as an MSE.

🔹And much more! 

Learn more about our MSE Career Development Online Course, which includes more industry-specific information and advice.

https://www.mseacademy.com/courses/students-tier-2

For more information on Meta Materials Inc., visit their site and check out their careers page.

https://metamaterial.com/careers/

Join our Discord community! You can meet other passionate materials scientists and engineers from around the world, discuss the latest breakthroughs in MSE, share materials-related memes, and get career advice from experts in the field. 

https://discord.gg/49dCV3W4eN

Check out our MSE-themed merchandise if you want to support us or simply show off your love of materials science!

https://www.itsamaterialworldpodcast.com/shop

For shorter segments and full video podcasts, subscribe to our channel on YouTube. For bloopers, audiograms, and interesting materials science articles, follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Feel free to message us on our social media platforms if you have any feedback or recommendations for future episodes, or email us directly at itsamaterialworldpodcast@gmail.com. Finally, reach out to David Yeh and Punith Upadhya on LinkedIn if you'd like to chat about the latest breakthroughs in MSE!

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpUXt6ui8iC5npSizlfIJ2A 

https://www.instagram.com/itsamaterialworldpodcast/ 

http://linkedin.com/company/it-s-a-material-world-podcast/ 

https://twitter.com/ItsAMatWorldPod 

Disclaimer: Any opinions expressed by either guests or hosts in this show are their own, and do not represent the opinions of the companies or organizations for which they are affiliated.

#materialsscience #porex #plastics #porousplastics

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 the polyurethanes process works, and what MSEs can achieve with this polyurethane?

🔹 Insight or advice into how designers come up with applications or uses for the materials they work with?

🔹 What’s next for Checkerspot materials?

🔹Advice to materials scientists and engineers who would like to help us transition away from petroleum-based polymers.

🔹And much more!

Learn more about our MSE Career Development Online Course, which includes more industry-specific information and advice.

https://www.mseacademy.com/courses/students-tier-2

For more information on Meta Materials Inc., visit their site and check out their careers page.

https://metamaterial.com/careers/

Join our Discord community! You can meet other passionate materials scientists and engineers from around the world, discuss the latest breakthroughs in MSE, share materials-related memes, and get career advice from experts in the field. 

https://discord.gg/49dCV3W4eN

Check out our MSE-themed merchandise if you want to support us or simply show off your love of materials science!

https://www.itsamaterialworldpodcast.com/shop

For shorter segments and full video podcasts, subscribe to our channel on YouTube. For bloopers, audiograms, and interesting materials science articles, follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Feel free to message us on our social media platforms if you have any feedback or recommendations for future episodes, or email us directly at itsamaterialworldpodcast@gmail.com. Finally, reach out to David Yeh and Punith Upadhya on LinkedIn if you'd like to chat about the latest breakthroughs in MSE!

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpUXt6ui8iC5npSizlfIJ2A 

https://www.instagram.com/itsamaterialworldpodcast/ 

http://linkedin.com/company/it-s-a-material-world-podcast/ 

https://twitter.com/ItsAMatWorldPod 

Disclaimer: Any opinions expressed by either guests or hosts in this show are their own, and do not represent the opinions of the companies or organizations for which they are affiliated.

#shorts #materialsscience #checkerspot #polyurethanes

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 role does KTON play in repurposing battery cells and recycling battery materials?

🔹What advice can listeners take away from a Fred’s extensive battery career and experiences

🔹And much more!

Learn more about our MSE Career Development Online Course, which includes more industry-specific information and advice.

https://www.mseacademy.com/courses/students-tier-2

For more information on Meta Materials Inc., visit their site and check out their careers page.

https://metamaterial.com/careers/

Join our Discord community! You can meet other passionate materials scientists and engineers from around the world, discuss the latest breakthroughs in MSE, share materials-related memes, and get career advice from experts in the field. 

https://discord.gg/49dCV3W4eN

Check out our MSE-themed merchandise if you want to support us or simply show off your love of materials science!

https://www.itsamaterialworldpodcast.com/shop

For shorter segments and full video podcasts, subscribe to our channel on YouTube. For bloopers, audiograms, and interesting materials science articles, follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Feel free to message us on our social media platforms if you have any feedback or recommendations for future episodes, or email us directly at itsamaterialworldpodcast@gmail.com. Finally, reach out to David Yeh and Punith Upadhya on LinkedIn if you'd like to chat about the latest breakthroughs in MSE!

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpUXt6ui8iC5npSizlfIJ2A

https://www.instagram.com/itsamaterialworldpodcast/

http://linkedin.com/company/it-s-a-material-world-podcast/

https://twitter.com/ItsAMatWorldPod

Disclaimer: Any opinions expressed by either guests or hosts in this show are their own, and do not represent the opinions of the companies or organizations for which they are affiliated.

#materialsscience #KTON #battery

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 experience in universities and companies 

🔹The common threads for successfully transitioning from industry to industry with MSE background

🔹Advice for MSEs who may be interested in pursuing a nontraditional path like entrepreneurship or a business-focused role as an MSE graduate

🔹And much more!

Learn more about our MSE Career Development Online Course, which includes more industry-specific information and advice.

https://www.mseacademy.com/courses/students-tier-2

For more information on Meta Materials Inc., visit their site and check out their careers page.

https://metamaterial.com/careers/

Join our Discord community! You can meet other passionate materials scientists and engineers from around the world, discuss the latest breakthroughs in MSE, share materials-related memes, and get career advice from experts in the field. 

https://discord.gg/49dCV3W4eN

Check out our MSE-themed merchandise if you want to support us or simply show off your love of materials science!

https://www.itsamaterialworldpodcast.com/shop

For shorter segments and full video podcasts, subscribe to our channel on YouTube. For bloopers, audiograms, and interesting materials science articles, follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Feel free to message us on our social media platforms if you have any feedback or recommendations for future episodes, or email us directly at itsamaterialworldpodcast@gmail.com. Finally, reach out to David Yeh and Punith Upadhya on LinkedIn if you'd like to chat about the latest breakthroughs in MSE!

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpUXt6ui8iC5npSizlfIJ2A

https://www.instagram.com/itsamaterialworldpodcast/

http://linkedin.com/company/it-s-a-material-world-podcast/

https://twitter.com/ItsAMatWorldPod

Disclaimer: Any opinions expressed by either guests or hosts in this show are their own, and do not represent the opinions of the companies or organizations for which they are affiliated.

#materialsscience #internship #nike #careerpath #careeropportunity

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 to electric vehicles

🔹 The materials currently used in batteries for EV applications

🔹The most promising materials to replace the current materials used in electric vehicle batteries

🔹Common obstacles that keep people from buying EVs.

🔹And much more!

Learn more about our MSE Career Development Online Course, which includes more industry-specific information and advice.

https://www.mseacademy.com/courses/students-tier-2

For more information on Meta Materials Inc., visit their site and check out their careers page.

https://metamaterial.com/careers/

Join our Discord community! You can meet other passionate materials scientists and engineers from around the world, discuss the latest breakthroughs in MSE, share materials-related memes, and get career advice from experts in the field. 

https://discord.gg/49dCV3W4eN

Check out our MSE-themed merchandise if you want to support us or simply show off your love of materials science!

https://www.itsamaterialworldpodcast.com/shop

For shorter segments and full video podcasts, subscribe to our channel on YouTube. For bloopers, audiograms, and interesting materials science articles, follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Feel free to message us on our social media platforms if you have any feedback or recommendations for future episodes, or email us directly at itsamaterialworldpodcast@gmail.com. Finally, reach out to David Yeh and Punith Upadhya on LinkedIn if you'd like to chat about the latest breakthroughs in MSE!

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpUXt6ui8iC5npSizlfIJ2A

https://www.instagram.com/itsamaterialworldpodcast/

http://linkedin.com/company/it-s-a-material-world-podcast/

https://twitter.com/ItsAMatWorldPod

Disclaimer: Any opinions expressed by either guests or hosts in this show are their own, and do not represent the opinions of the companies or organizations for which they are affiliated.

#materialsscience #batteries #electricvehicle #li-ion #li-ionbateries 

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 funniest or most awkward experience as an MSE student?

🔹 What do you wish you could have done differently during your time as an MSE student?

🔹How do you keep growing personally and professionally once you get a job?

🔹How long does it take in your first full time role to go from feeling like a new hire to feeling like a contributing employee?

🔹And much more!

Learn more about our MSE Career Development Online Course, which includes more industry-specific information and advice.

https://www.mseacademy.com/courses/students-tier-2

Join our Discord community! You can meet other passionate materials scientists and engineers from around the world, discuss the latest breakthroughs in MSE, share materials-related memes, and get career advice from experts in the field. 

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#materialsscience #materialsscienceengineers #careerdevelopment #careeropportunities  

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 more about our MSE Career Development Online Course, which includes more industry-specific information and advice.

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Join our Discord community! You can meet other passionate materials scientists and engineers from around the world, discuss the latest breakthroughs in MSE, share materials-related memes, and get career advice from experts in the field. 

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Check out our MSE-themed merchandise if you want to support us or simply show off your love of materials science!

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#shorts  #materialsscience #tms #careerdevelopment #careeropportunities 

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 MSEs and other professional who want to start a company.

🔹And much more!

Learn more about our MSE Career Development Online Course, which includes more industry-specific information and advice.

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For more information on Johnson Matthey, visit their site and check out their careers page.

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Join our Discord community! You can meet other passionate materials scientists and engineers from around the world, discuss the latest breakthroughs in MSE, share materials-related memes, and get career advice from experts in the field. 

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Check out our MSE-themed merchandise if you want to support us or simply show off your love of materials science!

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#materialsscience #aerogels #aerogel-it #bioaerogels

🚨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. With him we discuss:

🔹️ The breadth of projects people work on at Sandia.

🔹 What the process of inventing a new material is like.

🔹 What the future of MSE looks like, and how Sandia is working on it right now.

🔹 Why MSEs and other technical professionals should want to work at a national lab.

🔹And much more!

Learn more about our MSE Career Development Online Course, which includes more industry-specific information and advice.

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For more information on Johnson Matthey, visit their site and check out their careers page.

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Join our Discord community! You can meet other passionate materials scientists and engineers from around the world, discuss the latest breakthroughs in MSE, share materials-related memes, and get career advice from experts in the field. 

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Check out our MSE-themed merchandise if you want to support us or simply show off your love of materials science!

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For shorter segments and full video podcasts, subscribe to our channel on YouTube. For bloopers, audiograms, and interesting materials science articles, follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Feel free to message us on our social media platforms if you have any feedback or recommendations for future episodes, or email us directly at itsamaterialworldpodcast@gmail.com. Finally, reach out to David Yeh and Punith Upadhya on LinkedIn if you'd like to chat about the latest breakthroughs in MSE!

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#materialsscience #sandia #metamaterial #nationallab

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 Assistant Professor at the Purdue University School of Engineering. With him we discuss:

🔹️ What exactly NanoArtography is.

🔹️ How did the concept of NanoArtography get started.

🔹 How this competition can lead to more advancements in science.

🔹Advice to young materials scientists and engineers who want to set up a fulfilling and successful career.

🔹And much more!

Learn more about our MSE Career Development Online Course, which includes more industry-specific information and advice.

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For more information on Johnson Matthey, visit their site and check out their careers page.

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Join our Discord community! You can meet other passionate materials scientists and engineers from around the world, discuss the latest breakthroughs in MSE, share materials-related memes, and get career advice from experts in the field. 

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Check out our MSE-themed merchandise if you want to support us or simply show off your love of materials science!

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For shorter segments and full video podcasts, subscribe to our channel on YouTube. For bloopers, audiograms, and interesting materials science articles, follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Feel free to message us on our social media platforms if you have any feedback or recommendations for future episodes, or email us directly at itsamaterialworldpodcast@gmail.com. Finally, reach out to David Yeh and Punith Upadhya on LinkedIn if you'd like to chat about the latest breakthroughs in MSE!

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#materialsscience #nanoartography #nanoscience #art

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 makes Azul’s 3D printing technology different from what’s already out there.

🔹How do they approach developing new materials for 3D printing.

🔹Advice to young materials scientists and engineers who are either in school or starting out their careers.

🔹And much more!

Learn more about our MSE Career Development Online Course, which includes more industry-specific information and advice.

https://www.mseacademy.com/courses/students-tier-2 

Join our Discord community! You can meet other passionate materials scientists and engineers from around the world, discuss the latest breakthroughs in MSE, share materials-related memes, and get career advice from experts in the field. 

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Check out our MSE-themed merchandise if you want to support us or simply show off your love of materials science!

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For shorter segments and full video podcasts, subscribe to our channel on YouTube. For bloopers, audiograms, and interesting materials science articles, follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Feel free to message us on our social media platforms if you have any feedback or recommendations for future episodes, or email us directly at itsamaterialworldpodcast@gmail.com. Finally, reach out to David Yeh and Punith Upadhya on LinkedIn if you'd like to chat about the latest breakthroughs in MSE!

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#materialsscience #3dprinter #company #technology

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 things are slower to make sure I don’t get overwhelmed once things start to pick up?

🔹️How should I prioritize my time in the fall between classwork and my job search process? 

🔹How can I optimize skills like notetaking, studying, and completing assignments such that I am maximizing my understanding of the material and minimizing the time I spend on it?

🔹How do I know which ones to choose, and should I consider joining more than one?

🔹And much more!

Learn more about our MSE Career Development Online Course, which includes more industry-specific information and advice.

Join our Discord community! You can meet other passionate materials scientists and engineers from around the world, discuss the latest breakthroughs in MSE, share materials-related memes, and get career advice from experts in the field. 

Check out our MSE-themed merchandise if you want to support us or simply show off your love of materials science!

For shorter segments and full video podcasts, subscribe to our channel on YouTube. For bloopers, audiograms, and interesting materials science articles, follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Feel free to message us on our social media platforms if you have any feedback or recommendations for future episodes, or email us directly at itsamaterialworldpodcast@gmail.com. Finally, reach out to David Yeh and Punith Upadhya on LinkedIn if you'd like to chat about the latest breakthroughs in MSE!

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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 batteries.

🔹️What is a superbattery and how does it combine the strengths of both supercapacitors and batteries

🔹What sorts of applications are the best for supercapacitors and superbatteries

🔹Advice to MSEs who want to pursue a career in energy storage.

🔹And much more!

Learn more about our MSE Career Development Online Course, which includes more industry-specific information and advice.

https://www.mseacademy.com/courses/students-tier-2 

Join our Discord community! You can meet other passionate materials scientists and engineers from around the world, discuss the latest breakthroughs in MSE, share materials-related memes, and get career advice from experts in the field. 

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Check out our MSE-themed merchandise if you want to support us or simply show off your love of materials science!

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For shorter segments and full video podcasts, subscribe to our channel on YouTube. For bloopers, audiograms, and interesting materials science articles, follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Feel free to message us on our social media platforms if you have any feedback or recommendations for future episodes, or email us directly at itsamaterialworldpodcast@gmail.com. Finally, reach out to David Yeh and Punith Upadhya on LinkedIn if you'd like to chat about the latest breakthroughs in MSE!

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#materialsscience #ultracapacitor #energystorage #technology

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 differs from traditional technologies in the timber industry.

🔹Advice to MSEs who are struggling to pick a career path because they have many interests. 

🔹And much more!

Learn more about our MSE Career Development Online Course, which includes more industry-specific information and advice.

https://www.mseacademy.com/courses/students-tier-2 

For more information on Johnson Matthey, visit their site and check out their careers page.

https://matthey.com/careers

Join our Discord community! You can meet other passionate materials scientists and engineers from around the world, discuss the latest breakthroughs in MSE, share materials-related memes, and get career advice from experts in the field. 

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Check out our MSE-themed merchandise if you want to support us or simply show off your love of materials science!

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For shorter segments and full video podcasts, subscribe to our channel on YouTube. For bloopers, audiograms, and interesting materials science articles, follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Feel free to message us on our social media platforms if you have any feedback or recommendations for future episodes, or email us directly at itsamaterialworldpodcast@gmail.com. Finally, reach out to David Yeh and Punith Upadhya on LinkedIn if you'd like to chat about the latest breakthroughs in MSE!

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#materialsscience #3dprinter #woodflowtechnology #technology #timber 

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 way or another.

🔹And much more!

Learn more about our MSE Career Development Online Course, which includes more industry-specific information and advice.

For more information on Johnson Matthey, visit their site and check out their careers page.

https://matthey.com/careers

Join our Discord community! You can meet other passionate materials scientists and engineers from around the world, discuss the latest breakthroughs in MSE, share materials-related memes, and get career advice from experts in the field. 

Also, check out our MSE-themed merchandise if you want to support us or simply show off your love of materials science!

For shorter segments and full video podcasts, subscribe to our channel on YouTube. For bloopers, audiograms, and interesting materials science articles, follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Feel free to message us on our social media platforms if you have any feedback or recommendations for future episodes, or email us directly at itsamaterialworldpodcast@gmail.com. Finally, reach out to David Yeh and Punith Upadhya on LinkedIn if you'd like to chat about the latest breakthroughs in MSE!

Disclaimer: Any opinions expressed by either guests or hosts in this show are their own, and do not represent the opinions of the companies or organizations for which they are affiliated.

Carbon® is a 3D printing technology company helping businesses to develop sustainable products and bring them to market in less time than traditional manufacturing.

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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 consider working for Carbon if they are interested in 3D printing.

🔹And much more!

Learn more about our MSE Career Development Online Course, which includes more industry-specific information and advice.

For more information on Johnson Matthey, visit their site and check out their careers page.

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Join our Discord community! You can meet other passionate materials scientists and engineers from around the world, discuss the latest breakthroughs in MSE, share materials-related memes, and get career advice from experts in the field. 

Also, check out our MSE-themed merchandise if you want to support us or simply show off your love of materials science!

For shorter segments and full video podcasts, subscribe to our channel on YouTube. For bloopers, audiograms, and interesting materials science articles, follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Feel free to message us on our social media platforms if you have any feedback or recommendations for future episodes, or email us directly at itsamaterialworldpodcast@gmail.com. Finally, reach out to David Yeh and Punith Upadhya on LinkedIn if you'd like to chat about the latest breakthroughs in MSE!

Disclaimer: Any opinions expressed by either guests or hosts in this show are their own, and do not represent the opinions of the companies or organizations for which they are affiliated.

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.

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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 this technology used in energy storage vessels and electric vehicles.

🔹Advice to MSEs on what areas they should focus on when studying about graphene.

🔹And much more!

Learn more about our MSE Career Development Online Course, which includes more industry-specific information and advice.

Join our Discord community! You can meet other passionate materials scientists and engineers from around the world, discuss the latest breakthroughs in MSE, share materials-related memes, and get career advice from experts in the field. 

Also, check out our MSE-themed merchandise if you want to support us or simply show off your love of materials science!

For shorter segments and full video podcasts, subscribe to our channel on YouTube. For bloopers, audiograms, and interesting materials science articles, follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Feel free to message us on our social media platforms if you have any feedback or recommendations for future episodes, or email us directly at itsamaterialworldpodcast@gmail.com. Finally, reach out to David Yeh and Punith Upadhya on LinkedIn if you'd like to chat about the latest breakthroughs in MSE!

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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 Development at UBQ Materials, a company that converts unsorted, “unrecyclable” waste to thermoplastics.

With him we discuss:

🔹️How can you turn a chicken bone or banana peel into common polymers like polypropylene and polystyrene

🔹️How can you use your knowledge of materials science and engineering to contribute to UBQ’s mission. 

🔹And much more!

Learn more about our MSE Career Development Online Course, which includes more industry-specific information and advice.

Join our Discord community! You can meet other passionate materials scientists and engineers from around the world, discuss the latest breakthroughs in MSE, share materials-related memes, and get career advice from experts in the field. 

Also, check out our MSE-themed merchandise if you want to support us or simply show off your love of materials science!

For shorter segments and full video podcasts, subscribe to our channel on YouTube. For bloopers, audiograms, and interesting materials science articles, follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Feel free to message us on our social media platforms if you have any feedback or recommendations for future episodes, or email us directly at itsamaterialworldpodcast@gmail.com. Finally, reach out to David Yeh and Punith Upadhya on LinkedIn if you'd like to chat about the latest breakthroughs in MSE!

Disclaimer: Any opinions expressed by either guests or hosts in this show are their own, and do not represent the opinions of the companies or organizations with which they are affiliated.

Hyperloop TT has brought together a global team to create a frictionless world. By removing the financial, technological, safety and environmental risks, and by removing the wasted time, stress and complications of travel, they’re removing the barriers to where the world wants to go.    

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In today’s episode, we welcome Andrea La Mendola, the Chief Operating Officer of Hyperloop Transportation Technologies. With him we discuss:

🔹️What hyperloop technology is and how people perceive it. 

🔹️The role of material science in developing Hyperloop technology. 

🔹And much more!

Learn more about our MSE Career Development Online Course, which includes more industry-specific information and advice.

Join our Discord community! You can meet other passionate materials scientists and engineers from around the world, discuss the latest breakthroughs in MSE, share materials-related memes, and get career advice from experts in the field. 

Also, check out our MSE-themed merchandise if you want to support us or simply show off your love of materials science!

For shorter segments and full video podcasts, subscribe to our channel on YouTube. For bloopers, audiograms, and interesting materials science articles, follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Feel free to message us on our social media platforms if you have any feedback or recommendations for future episodes, or email us directly at itsamaterialworldpodcast@gmail.com. Finally, reach out to David Yeh and Punith Upadhya on LinkedIn if you'd like to chat about the latest breakthroughs in MSE!

Disclaimer: Any opinions expressed by either guests or hosts in this show are their own, and do not represent the opinions of the companies or organizations with which they are affiliated.

#materialsscience #hyperloop #transportation #technology

Biomimicry aims to take inspiration from biological processes and translate the principles to engineering. By its inspiration, the idea of helicoid composites was created.  

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In today’s episode, Dr. Lorenzo Mencattelli, Director of Research and Development at Helicoid Industries, will share with us his expertise in Composite Innovation and R&D project management.

In this conversation, we discuss:

🔹️What does a helicoid structure look like in nature.

🔹️Advice to engineers who would like to learn more about biomimicry.

🔹And much more!

Learn more about our MSE Career Development Online Course, which includes more industry-specific information and advice.

Join our Discord community! You can meet other passionate materials scientists and engineers from around the world, discuss the latest breakthroughs in MSE, share materials-related memes, and get career advice from experts in the field. 

Also, check out our MSE-themed merchandise if you want to support us or simply show off your love of materials science!

For shorter segments and full video podcasts, subscribe to our channel on YouTube. For bloopers, audiograms, and interesting materials science articles, follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Feel free to message us on our social media platforms if you have any feedback or recommendations for future episodes, or email us directly at itsamaterialworldpodcast@gmail.com. Finally, reach out to David Yeh and Punith Upadhya on LinkedIn if you'd like to chat about the latest breakthroughs in MSE!

Disclaimer: Any opinions expressed by either guests or hosts in this show are their own, and do not represent the opinions of the companies or organizations with which they are affiliated.

#materialsscience #biomimicry #helicoidmaterials #technology

Nanocoining is a patented process that enables scalable nanomanufacturing by indenting nanopatterns around the outside of a seamless cylindrical drum or sleeve 500 times faster than electron-beam lithography. 

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Today's guest, Dr. Nichole Cates, Senior Research Scientist at Smart Material Solutions and leads the company’s nanofabrication and nanocharacterization efforts. In this episode, she will share her knowledge about high-speed nanopatterning and its different applications. 

In this conversation, we discuss:

🔹️How NASA could use nanocoining to prevent dust accumulation on astronaut suits

🔹️Advice to MSEs who are trying to figure out what industry they want to make an impact in

Learn more about our MSE Career Development Online Course, which includes more industry-specific information and advice.

Join our Discord community! You can meet other passionate materials scientists and engineers from around the world, discuss the latest breakthroughs in MSE, share materials-related memes, and get career advice from experts in the field. 

Also, check out our MSE-themed merchandise if you want to support us or simply show off your love of materials science!

For shorter segments and full video podcasts, subscribe to our channel on YouTube. For bloopers, audiograms, and interesting materials science articles, follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Feel free to message us on our social media platforms if you have any feedback or recommendations for future episodes, or email us directly at itsamaterialworldpodcast@gmail.com. Finally, reach out to David Yeh and Punith Upadhya on LinkedIn if you'd like to chat about the latest breakthroughs in MSE!

Disclaimer: Any opinions expressed by either guests or hosts in this show are their own, and do not represent the opinions of the companies or organizations for which they are affiliated.

#materialsscience #fibercoat #compositefibers #fibers #technology

Fibercoat is a two-component, ceramic fiber reinforced, high build coating system.  It is designed for walls, ceilings, columns, and other surfaces subject to chemical exposure.  Fibercoat is a high film build system with excellent adhesion to concrete or steel. 

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Today's guest, Dr. Robert Brüll, the CEO and Co-Founder of FibreCoat, whose mission is to make high performance materials affordable for everyone. Robert and FibreCoat have earned multiple prizes for their aluminum coated composite fibers, including most recently the JEC-World award, one of the most renown awards in the composite industry. Just like us, they believe materials science has the potential to sustainably improve our environment, our society, and our lives, so we are looking forward to diving into this story and this technology. 

In this conversation, we discuss:

🔹️How can composite fibers play a role in shielding all households from electromagnetic radiation.

🔹️How material development changes for different applications (i.e., a conductive yarn for smart textiles vs. fibers for spacecrafts).

🔹️Advice for MSEs who would like to get involved in the composites industry.

We hope you enjoy the episode! And as always, let us know what topics you’d like us to cover next!

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Among these new technologies are smart windows, and we aren't talking about Microsoft's operating system. This exciting, cutting-edge window technology allows consumers to block either all light or just some with less energy than it takes to charge a smartphone. This type of light control could potentially save billions of dollars on heating, cooling and lighting costs.

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In today’s episode, Ameen Saafir,  the CEO and Co-Founder of Tynt Technologies, shares his mission which is to make energy-efficient smart windows affordable for everyone. He has been an advisor for eco-friendly companies such as Rainforest Connection, Nano Hydrophobics, SUNTAP, and Twelve, spanning areas such as deforestation, solar energy, and CO2 emissions.

In this conversation, we discuss:

🔹️The diverse background of his team at Tynt Technologies, and how that has contributed to the success of their technology.

🔹️How much better smart windows are compared to traditional windows at reducing energy consumption.

🔹️Advice for young MSEs who are hoping to become entrepreneurs one day.

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For shorter segments and full video podcasts, subscribe to our channel on YouTube. For bloopers, audiograms, and interesting materials science articles, follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Feel free to message us on our social media platforms if you have any feedback or recommendations for future episodes, or email us directly at itsamaterialworldpodcast@gmail.com. Finally, reach out to David Yeh and Punith Upadhya on LinkedIn if you'd like to chat about the latest breakthroughs in MSE!

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Composite materials are comprised of at least two parts: the reinforcement, which provides special mechanical properties such as stiffness or strength, and the matrix material, which holds everything together. Ceramic matrix composites (CMCs) are a special type of composite material in which both the reinforcement (refractory fibers) and matrix material are ceramics. In some cases, the same kind of ceramic is used for both parts of the structure, and additional secondary fibers may also be included.

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In today’s episode, Dr. Valerie Wiesner, a Research Materials Engineer at NASA, shares her research about high temperature ceramics with the goal of making space travel more routine, as well as her experiences working in both aeronautics and space research within NASA.

In this conversation, we discuss:

🔹️How did Valerie find out that getting a PhD was right for her, and what role did it play in her getting a job at NASA.

🔹️What CMCs are, and what characteristics make them preferred for aerospace applications.

🔹️What are the consequences if particulates are ingested into aircraft engines, and how to address or minimize those consequences.

🔹️How a ceramic coating would be applied to a part of the spacecraft.

🔹️What role materials engineering plays in helping NASA achieve a sustainable lunar mission.

🔹️ The main challenges Valerie has faced as a Research Materials Engineer at NASA, and how have they aided her personal growth.

🔹️ Advice for a young person who plans to pursue an MSE career in the aerospace industry.

We hope you enjoy the episode! And as always, let us know what topics you’d like us to cover next!

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Join our Discord community! You can meet other passionate materials scientists and engineers from around the world, discuss the latest breakthroughs in MSE, share materials-related memes, and get career advice from experts in the field. 

Also, check out our MSE-themed merchandise if you want to support us or simply show off your love of materials science!

For shorter segments and full video podcasts, subscribe to our channel on YouTube. For bloopers, audiograms, and interesting materials science articles, follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Feel free to message us on our social media platforms if you have any feedback or recommendations for future episodes, or email us directly at itsamaterialworldpodcast@gmail.com. Finally, reach out to David Yeh and Punith Upadhya on LinkedIn if you'd like to chat about the latest breakthroughs in MSE!

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The scanning electron microscope (SEM) uses a focused beam of high-energy electrons to generate a variety of signals at the surface of solid specimens. The signals that derive from electron-sample interactions reveal information about the sample including external morphology (texture), chemical composition, crystalline structure and orientation of materials making up the sample.

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In today’s episode, Dr. Neal Magdefrau, owner of Electron Microscopy Innovative Technologies LLC (Emit, LLC), shares his knowledge about how Emit specializes in renting portable scanning electron microscopes.

In this conversation, we discuss:

🔹️ Why Neal chose MSE, and what he was able to use from his MSE background when starting your business.

🔹️ His high level overview of how an SEM works, and what kind of length scales he can see in an SEM image.

🔹️Explain how EDS works, and how it is different from the mechanism the SEM uses to collect an image

🔹️How did he come to the realization that there is a market for renting SEMs and contracting EDS work

🔹️How does SEM help additive manufacturers compare their products to traditionally manufactured parts.

🔹️What ways could incorporating machine learning and AI into SEMs improve their operation and analysis capabilities

🔹️Explains why data management is an inherent challenge for current SEMs,  and how could these new machines could overcome this obstacle.

🔹️ Advice for MSEs who would like to pursue a career in this industry.

Learn more about our MSE Career Development Online Course, which includes more industry-specific information and advice.

Join our Discord community! You can meet other passionate materials scientists and engineers from around the world, discuss the latest breakthroughs in MSE, share materials-related memes, and get career advice from experts in the field. 

Also, check out our MSE-themed merchandise if you want to support us or simply show off your love of materials science!

For shorter segments and full video podcasts, subscribe to our channel on YouTube. For bloopers, audiograms, and interesting materials science articles, follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Feel free to message us on our social media platforms if you have any feedback or recommendations for future episodes, or email us directly at itsamaterialworldpodcast@gmail.com. Finally, reach out to David Yeh and Punith Upadhya on LinkedIn if you'd like to chat about the latest breakthroughs in MSE!

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CuConcepts has developed a highly-efficient, nature-based antimicrobial additive that can be integrated into plastics processing, textiles, paints, and coatings, which we’re excited to dive into.

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In today’s episode, Melina Gerdts, CEO and co-owner of CuConcepts, shares her knowledge about how her biotech company is battling the threat of infectious diseases, especially those transmitted via contaminated surfaces.

In this conversation, we discuss:

🔹️ The limitations of antibiotics and the consequences if solutions are not developed to address these limitations.

🔹️The mechanism copper uses to attack microbes, and how it can be incorporated into other material systems where antimicrobial properties are needed.

🔹️The history of humans treating infections, and how this history has inspired CuConcepts to create a new solution.

🔹️How antimicrobial materials can improve the safety and longevity of the food.

🔹️In the medical device industry specifically, why antimicrobial materials are needed and what are some interesting applications.

🔹️Ways antimicrobial material solutions can be applied in public places to make them safer.

🔹️What CuConcept is doing to be sustainable, and what challenges there are for improving their sustainability efforts.

🔹️ Advice for MSEs who would like to pursue a career in this industry or end up in a CEO role.

Learn more about our MSE Career Development Online Course, which includes more industry-specific information and advice.

Join our Discord community! You can meet other passionate materials scientists and engineers from around the world, discuss the latest breakthroughs in MSE, share materials-related memes, and get career advice from experts in the field. 

Also, check out our MSE-themed merchandise if you want to support us or simply show off your love of materials science!

For shorter segments and full video podcasts, subscribe to our channel on YouTube. For bloopers, audiograms, and interesting materials science articles, follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Feel free to message us on our social media platforms if you have any feedback or recommendations for future episodes, or email us directly at itsamaterialworldpodcast@gmail.com. Finally, reach out to David Yeh and Punith Upadhya on LinkedIn if you'd like to chat about the latest breakthroughs in MSE!

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It’s been really fun getting the chance to meet MSEs from around the world, so we just wanted to thank you all for listening to this podcast as we uncover the unique ways materials science makes an impact all around us.

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As for this episode, we asked our fellow MSEs what challenges they’ve faced and what they’d like us to talk about, so we’re going to share our experiences and related advice based on the two different paths we’ve followed in our respective MSE careers.

In this conversation, we discuss:

🔹️What can you do in college to set you up for success as an MSE? 

🔹️What are some tips to help you be a more productive student?

🔹️What were our favorite classes?

🔹️What is a maker space like and why should you join one?

🔹️How to make the most of internship and co-op experiences in terms of learning and growth opportunities.

🔹️Leadership advice for students with Executive Board positions in their respective organizations.

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Join our Discord community! You can meet other passionate materials scientists and engineers from around the world, discuss the latest breakthroughs in MSE, share materials-related memes, and get career advice from experts in the field. 

Also, check out our MSE-themed merchandise if you want to support us or simply show off your love of materials science!

For shorter segments and full video podcasts, subscribe to our channel on YouTube. For bloopers, audiograms, and interesting materials science articles, follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Feel free to message us on our social media platforms if you have any feedback or recommendations for future episodes, or email us directly at itsamaterialworldpodcast@gmail.com. Finally, reach out to David Yeh and Punith Upadhya on LinkedIn if you'd like to chat about the latest breakthroughs in MSE!

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The job search process can be a taxing time, as you have to balance networking, resume building, submitting applications, and preparing for interviews with your existing class workload. It is especially important to us because we’re covering a significant challenge many MSE students and early-career professionals face: discovering what they are truly passionate about and landing a job at a company they love in a role that they truly enjoy. 

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In today’s episode, we are excited to bring on Bennett Smith, an MSE student at the University of Florida and an active member of our MSE Academy program. He recently completed his job search process and accepted an offer at Carbon 3D, so while his experiences are still fresh, we wanted to give him a chance to share his experiences and learnings with other MSEs.

In this conversation, we discuss:

🔹️Bennett’s job search process and his current career. 

🔹️His first steps to navigate his chosen field and the strategies he found most effective.

🔹️Insights to determine the right path and gain a blueprint for success.

🔹️Ways to improve resumes and applications and making it specific to each job description. 

🔹️Companies he ended up interviewing at, what that process was like, and how he prepared for these interviews at each round.

🔹️How he went about working with companies to be malleable to his timeline, and what ultimately helped him arrive at his decision.

🔹️Advice for MSEs who are navigating their own career path and want to find and land their dream role.

Learn more about our MSE Career Development Online Course, which includes more industry-specific information and advice.

Join our Discord community! You can meet other passionate materials scientists and engineers from around the world, discuss the latest breakthroughs in MSE, share materials-related memes, and get career advice from experts in the field. 

Also, check out our MSE-themed merchandise if you want to support us or simply show off your love of materials science!

For shorter segments and full video podcasts, subscribe to our channel on YouTube. For bloopers, audiograms, and interesting materials science articles, follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Feel free to message us on our social media platforms if you have any feedback or recommendations for future episodes, or email us directly at itsamaterialworldpodcast@gmail.com. Finally, reach out to David Yeh and Punith Upadhya on LinkedIn if you'd like to chat about the latest breakthroughs in MSE!

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Self-healing materials are artificial or synthetically-created substances that have the built-in ability to automatically repair damages to themselves without any external diagnosis of the problem or human intervention.

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In Episode 56, we welcome Dr. Gerald Wilson, the President and CEO of Autonomic Materials, an industry leader in self-healing technologies for coatings, sealants, adhesives, and composites. He discusses the development of the coating industry’s first set of additives designed to impart self-healing functionality into industrial water-borne, solvent-borne, and powder coatings. From his research at UIUC to his work at Autonomic Materials, he also shares his extensive knowledge in self-healing polymers.

In this conversation, we discuss:

🔹️Examples of self-healing mechanisms and how they work

🔹️Why Dr. Wilson pursued both a PhD and an MBA 

🔹️Other applications for self-healing materials

🔹️ How Autonomic Materials plans to innovate to even higher levels of sustainability in the future

🔹️The challenges that are ahead for the field of self-healing polymers

🔹️Advice to students and new professionals who are in the early stages of their MSE careers

Learn more about our MSE Career Development Online Course, which includes more industry-specific information and advice.

Join our Discord community! You can meet other passionate materials scientists and engineers from around the world, discuss the latest breakthroughs in MSE, share materials-related memes, and get career advice from experts in the field. 

Also, check out our MSE-themed merchandise if you want to support us or simply show off your love of materials science!

For shorter segments and full video podcasts, subscribe to our channel on YouTube. For bloopers, audiograms, and interesting materials science articles, follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Feel free to message us on our social media platforms if you have any feedback or recommendations for future episodes, or email us directly at itsamaterialworldpodcast@gmail.com. Finally, reach out to David Yeh and Punith Upadhya on LinkedIn if you'd like to chat about the latest breakthroughs in MSE!

Disclaimer: Any opinions expressed by either guests or hosts in this show are their own, and do not represent the opinions of the companies or organizations with which they are affiliated.