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Booklist's Shelf CareEpisode 29: Cool People Talking about Cool BooksIn keeping with our annual post-Annual tradition, Susan invited LibraryReads Executive Director Rebecca Vnuk on to participate in a mini Read ‘n’ Rave, in which they shout and generally make positive noises about some forthcoming books that your patrons will want to know about. Then, Audio Editor Heather Booth talks to audiobook narrator Erin Bennett about what the SAG-AFTRA strike means for them. Finally, Adult Books Senior Editor Annie Bostrom chats with Susan about what she’s reading and loving, including her complicated feelings about the Berenstain Bears.
Here's what we talked about:
LibraryReads
Edelweiss & NetGalley
Booklist and LibraryReads Read ‘n’ Rave...2023-07-3153 min
The Soft Matter ShowEp #12 - Dr. Bibiana Campos Seijo on Science Journalism, C&EN, and Being a PowerlifterEp #12 - Dr. Bibiana Campos Seijo on Science Journalism, C&EN, and Being a Powerlifter
Hello Soft Matter People! Welcome to another episode of The Soft Matter Show. Our today's guest is Dr. Bibiana Campos Seijo (https://www.linkedin.com/in/bibianacamposseijo/). Bibi is the current editor-in-chief of Chemical and Engineering News. In this episode, Bibi shared her thoughts on the world of science journalism and science communication. Bibi talked about her journey across the world to pursue science journalism. On a side note, Bibi is a strong person, Well... Bibi is a very strong person...2021-07-1256 min
The Soft Matter ShowEp #11 - Dr. Saad Bhamla on Slingshot Spiders, Worm Blobs, and Frugal ScienceEp #11 - Dr. Saad Bhamla on Slingshot Spiders, Worm Blobs, and Frugal Science
Hello Soft Matter People! Welcome to another episode of The Soft Matter Show. Our today's guest is Dr. Saad Bhamla (https://www.bhamla.com). Saad is a Professor at The School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology. In this episode, Saad talked about some of the organisms that possess unique biophysical mechanisms for sustaining their life. These organisms include Slingshot spiders, Californian worms, and much more. You may even find parts of this conversation about "How insects pee". Yes...2021-06-1249 min
Molecular Podcasting with Darren Lipomi#49 – Teaching, research, and podcasting – My interview on The Soft Matter Show with Amal NarayananThis episode is a cross-posting from The Soft Matter Show, hosted by Amal Narayanan. We covered many topics, including my responses to the following questions:
You have worked in the Northeast and West Coast of the United States. Have you ever noticed any differences in the work culture across them?
What were some of the deciding factors that inspired you to pursue a career in academia?
How did you develop an interest in chemistry/chemical engineering?
What was your experience working in Whitesides and Bao research groups?
Other than...2021-05-311h 11
The Soft Matter ShowEp #10 - Dr. Darren Lipomi on Haptics, Active Learning, and Molecular PodcastingHello Soft Matter People! Welcome to another episode of The Soft Matter Show. Our today's guest is Dr. Darren Lipomi (https://www.lipomigroup.org/darren-lipomi). Darren is a Professor of Nanoengineering (https://ne.ucsd.edu/) at the University of California, San Diego. In this episode, Darren talked about the origin of the active learning platform he has developed using YouTube. Also, Darren shared his experience on developing his very own podcasting platform - The Molecular Podcasting (https://open.spotify.com/show/7MMkvxJIeNNfnTc3bHNgeE). Which is one of the podcast platforms that inspired me to create The Soft Matter Show...2021-05-291h 12
The Soft Matter ShowEp #9 - Dr. Arthi Jayaraman on Being an Editor, Breaking the Barriers in Science, and the Importance of Support SystemsHello Soft Matter Enthusiasts! Welcome to another episode of The Soft Matter Show. Our today's guest is Dr. Arthi Jayaraman (https://cbe.udel.edu/people/faculty/arthij/). Arthi is a Professor with joint appointments at the department of chemical and biomolecular engineering (https://cbe.udel.edu/) and the department of material science and engineering (https://mseg.udel.edu/) at The University of Delaware. Arthi is a skilled multi-tasker and manages to be on the editorial board of multiple prestigious journals and organizes outreach events while being a full-time professor. In this episode, Arthi shared her journey from being a...2021-05-2050 min
The Soft Matter ShowEp #8 - Dr. Stephanie Weber on Membraneless Organelles, Research in Canada, and Cultivating Mental HealthHello Soft Matter People! Welcome to another episode of The Soft Matter Show. Our today's guest is Dr. Stephanie Weber (https://www.linkedin.com/in/steph-weber-33790995/). Steph is a professor of Biology at the McGill University, Canada. This conversation covers a wide range of topics starting from mental health to membraneless organelles. Steph shared her thoughts on the contrasts between the research systems of Canada and the United States. And how she overcome mental stress and persisted in academia. Later, Steph provided a summary of what to know about membraneless organelles also known as condensates. Towards the end, we...2021-04-1956 min
The Soft Matter ShowEp #7 - Dr. Marleen Kamperman on the Role of Outreach on Diversity, Bioinspired Materials, and Interdisciplinary ResearchWelcome to another episode of The Soft Matter Show. Our today's guest is Dr. Marleen Kamperman. Marleen is a professor of polymer science at the University of Groningen, Holland. She is an award-winning scientist in her outreach activities and we cover a wide spectrum of topics in this conversation. Marleen talked about her thoughts on the importance of outreach in elevating diversity in science. We discussed her passion for bioinspired materials and What Marleen looks for while hiring Ph.D. students and Postdoc trainees. She also shares her thoughts on the similarities and differences between the creative processes across...2021-03-2847 min
The Soft Matter ShowEp #6 - Dr. Samanvaya Srivastava on Polyelectrolyte Complexes, Coacervation, and Academic ResearchThis conversation features Dr. Samanvaya Srivastava (https://www.linkedin.com/in/samanvayasrivastava/). Samanvaya is currently a professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the University of California, Los Angeles. In this episode, Samanvaya talks about his journey in the academic route. We talked about how he persisted and transformed himself from a student to a professor. Specifically, he shared the experiences in working with Professors Ashutosh Sharma, Lynden Archer, and Matt Tirrell. While exploring his recent research, we dive into the world of polyelectrolyte complexes and coacervates. Samanvaya also expanded his thoughts on the importance of charged polymers in...2021-03-1641 min
The Soft Matter ShowEp #5 - Dr. Niels Holten-Andersen on Mussel Adhesion, Bioinspired Mechanics, and Transforming from Biologist to Soft Matter ScientistThe guest of this episode is Dr. Niels Holten-Andersen. Niels is a professor of the program in polymers and soft matter at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. In this conversation, Niels and Amal took a deep dive into the world of biomimetic materials. Specifically, Niels shared his knowledge in mussel adhesion and transient mechanics of biological materials. Since Amal and Niels carry a mutual interest in biological adhesives, some parts of the conversation are a little technical. Please bear with it. From this conversation, you will learn a lot more about the fascinating field of mussel adhesion from this...2021-02-1657 min
The Soft Matter ShowEp #4 - Dr. Anirban Sengupta on Artificial Platelets, Combating Traumatic Wounds, and the 3 “P”s of Career BuildingIn this conversation, Dr. Anirban Sengupta joined Amal Narayanan to chat about synthetic platelet-inspired technologies for blood clotting. Anirban and Amal dig deep into Anirban's transformation from a Chemist-Chemical Engineer to platelet biology. The conversation explores the futuristic technologies that could be used in critical medical care in civilian and combat wounds. Later, the conversation led to the philosophy of translational biomedical research, cross-disciplinary collaborations, and persevering in the academic journey.
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Dr. Anirban Sengupta
Anirban is a professor in the department of biomedical engineering at Case Western Reserve...2021-01-111h 01
The Soft Matter ShowEp #3 - Dr. Elyse Ball on How to Start a Company, Entrepreneurship in Academic Labs, and NSF I-CorpsIn this conversation, Dr. Elyse Ball joined Amal Narayanan to discuss the process of translating technologies developed from academic labs. Elyse is an extraordinary multitasker and detailed about the process of juggling between jobs such as Assistant council of UARF and CFOs of various startups. This conversation further expanded to the exciting world of entrepreneurship in Ohio. Elyse has been leading the NSF I-CORPs sites program which Amal has completed twice for two different technologies he developed during the Ph.D. More importantly, in this conversation, Elyse talked about the reasons behind the success and failure of startups, methods...2021-01-0647 min
The Soft Matter ShowEp #2 - Dr. James Eagan on Plastic Recycling During Pandemic, and Working with Industry and AcademiaThis episode is a conversation between Amal Narayanan and Dr. James Eagan on plastic recycling and academic research. We discussed James’ motivation behind becoming a scientist and taking up research challenges. The research problem James specializes in is the "million-dollar" one - plastic recycling. Yes, I am sure that you must be thinking that plastic recycling research is a notorious challenge and needed to be solved immediately. Indeed, I am here to tell you that James' approach which combines synthetic chemistry and engineering to resolve some of the outstanding problems in recycling is unique and exciting. James also shared his wi...2020-12-1245 min
The Soft Matter ShowEp #1 - Dr. Abraham Joy on Polymers as Biomaterials, Switching Research Fields, and Funding PressureThis is a conversation between me and Dr. Abraham Joy on academic research and team development. We discussed the exciting research platform he has put together at the School of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering at The University of Akron. Where he optimizes the physical and chemical properties of plastics to active polymers. Abraham shares his experiences in switching research fields and being an outsider in new areas of scientific research. He shares his thoughts on treating your students as your own biological kids and raising money for polymer and biomaterial research. Read more about Dr. Abraham Joy at joyresearch...2020-11-2458 min