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It's a Material World | Materials Science Podcast126: Racquet Sports Equipment and Materials Testing (ft. Koki Asahina)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...2023-12-2538 minIt's a Material World | Materials Science Podcast125: Driving Nuclear Energy: Data-Driven Materials Science (ft. David Pham)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 reac...2023-11-2051 minIt's a Material World | Materials Science Podcast124: Shape Memory Alloys: Flexing for Safer Innovation (ft. Dr. Habib Alavi)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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Check...2023-11-1338 minIt's a Material World | Materials Science Podcast123: From Biology & Industrial Design to MSE: Seamlessly Shifting Roles (ft. Aaron Nesser)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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Che...2023-11-0639 minIt's a Material World | Materials Science Podcast122: Failure Analysis as a Key Metallurgical Skill (ft. Nirbhay Tandel)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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Che...2023-10-3036 minIt's a Material World | Materials Science Podcast121: Evolution of Organic Electronics & Electronic Packaging (ft. Dr. Benedict San Jose)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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Che...2023-10-0937 minIt's a Material World | Materials Science Podcast120: Metal Additive Manufacturing: Ultrasonic Energy vs Heat Energy (ft. Dr. Anagh Deshpande)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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Che...2023-09-2536 minIt's a Material World | Materials Science Podcast119: Disruption vs. Incrementalization in the Energy Transition (ft. Dr. Reed Eisenhart)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 T...2023-09-1853 minIt's a Material World | Materials Science Podcast118: A Program That Predicts the Properties of New Polymers (ft. Dr. Rishi Gurnani)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...2023-09-1145 minIt's a Material World | Materials Science Podcast117: Choosing Ethical and Environmentally Compliant Materials (ft. Caitlin Hirschler)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...2023-09-0442 minIt's a Material World | Materials Science Podcast116: The Materials Science of Cosmetics: Cosmetic Chemistry (ft. Kelly Dobos)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. 2023-08-2843 minIt's a Material World | Materials Science Podcast115: The Design of Earthquake-Resistant Buildings (ft. Dr. Matthew Bandelt)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...2023-08-0733 minIt's a Material World | Materials Science Podcast114: Design Meets Engineering: The Making of E-Textiles (ft. Madison Maxey)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...2023-07-3135 minIt's a Material World | Materials Science Podcast113: Adaptation in the Oil and Gas Industry (ft. Justin Gauthier)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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https://www.its...2023-07-2455 minIt's a Material World | Materials Science Podcast112: Commercializing Ocean-Inspired Sustainable Fibers (ft. Dr. Chris Mekeel)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...2023-07-1043 minIt's a Material World | Materials Science Podcast111: Applications of Perovskites: Solar Cells & Beyond (ft. Akash Singh)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 discu...2023-07-0344 minIt's a Material World | Materials Science Podcast110: Pioneering Performance Apparel for the Office and the Gym (ft. Gihan Amarasiriwardena)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 bu...2023-06-2648 minIt's a Material World | Materials Science Podcast109: How AI & ML Will Revolutionize Microscopy (ft. Dr. Sergei Kalinin)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 info...2023-06-1948 minIt's a Material World | Materials Science Podcast108: Investing in Materials Science Research (ft.Keong Chan)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 gu...2023-06-1250 minIt's a Material World | Materials Science Podcast107: ChatGPT Asks Us How to Succeed in Materials ScienceIn 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 th...2023-06-0528 minIt's a Material World | Materials Science Podcast106: The Melt-In-Your-Hand Magic of Liquid Metals (ft. Dr. Wilson Kong)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 ke...2023-05-2248 minIt's a Material World | Materials Science Podcast105: Biomaterials, Biomass, and Plants for Apparel (ft. Jason Robinson)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 m...2023-05-0138 minIt's a Material World | Materials Science Podcast104: Creating Infinitely Recyclable Polymers (ft. Dr. Kezi Cheng)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...2023-04-2438 minIt's a Material World | Materials Science Podcast103: Beyond Fossil Fuels: Concentrated Solar Energy’s Potential (ft. Steve Schell)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...2023-04-1747 minIt's a Material World | Materials Science Podcast102: MSE Conferences: What They’re Like and How to Succeed (ft. Kyle Matthews)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...2023-04-1038 minIt's a Material World | Materials Science Podcast101: Quantum Disruption: The Future of Materials Discovery (ft. Dr. David Muñoz Ramo)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 com...2023-04-0330 minIt's a Material World | Materials Science Podcast100: Nanotechnology and the Brain: Fundamentals of Neuromorphic Computing (ft. Dr. Jean Anne Incorvia)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:
2023-03-2749 minIt's a Material World | Materials Science Podcast98: Revolutionizing Semiconductor Manufacturing with “Bottom-Up” AM (ft. Dr. Ahmed Busnaina)Watch the full video here:
https://youtu.be/bZOMFkZR_Uc
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 profess...2023-03-1344 minIt's a Material World | Materials Science Podcast97: From The Mandalorian’s Beskar to Thor’s Hammer: MSE in Pop Culture (ft. Dr Suveen Mathaudhu)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...2023-03-0644 minIt's a Material World | Materials Science Podcast96: Day in the Life of an MSE in IndustryIt’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 da...2023-02-2742 minIt's a Material World | Materials Science Podcast95: Liquid Nitrogen in the Sky: Enabling Superconducting Transmission Lines (ft. Max Luke)Watch the full video here:
https://youtu.be/9CZU3RKsSmw
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 adv...2023-02-2039 minIt's a Material World | Materials Science Podcast94: Improving Your Technical Communication and Public Speaking Skills (ft. Neil Thompson)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 found...2023-02-1333 minIt's a Material World | Materials Science Podcast93: Accelerating Life Sciences R&D with Data Cloud Technology (ft. Dr. Mike Tarselli)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...2023-02-0647 minIt's a Material World | Materials Science Podcast92: Training Brain Cells to Play Pong (ft. Hon Weng Chong)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 betwe...2023-01-3043 minIt's a Material World | Materials Science Podcast91: Janus Particles: Linking the Gap Between Industry and Academia (ft. Dr. Shan Jiang)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 differ...2023-01-2350 minIt's a Material World | Materials Science Podcast90: Modern Aluminum Uses: From Car Bodies to the Food Industry (ft. Vanessa Li)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?
🔹 W...2023-01-1644 minIt's a Material World | Materials Science Podcast89: Secrets to Success from 25 Expert MSEsWatch 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 wit...2022-12-1926 minIt's a Material World | Materials Science Podcast88: Flexible Electronics for Better Health (ft. Stan Farnsworth)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. ...2022-12-1255 minIt's a Material World | Materials Science Podcast87: Structure-Property Relationships of Smart Materials (ft. Dr. Yogendra Mishra)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...2022-12-0548 minIt's a Material World | Materials Science Podcast86: From Mining to Batteries: How EnergyX is Scaling Sustainable Lithium Production (ft. Teague Egan)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 ho...2022-11-2830 minIt's a Material World | Materials Science Podcast85: The Evolution of Forging with Modern Day Technology (ft. Patrick Nowak)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...2022-11-2145 minIt's a Material World | Materials Science Podcast84: Porous Plastics: Hidden Uses in Everyday Items (ft. Robert Kiblinger)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 fu...2022-11-1457 minIt's a Material World | Materials Science Podcast83: Demystifying Design With Bio-Based Materials (ft. Dr. Adrienne McKee)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...2022-11-0750 minIt's a Material World | Materials Science Podcast82: A Global Perspective on the Battery Industry and Battery Testing (ft. Fred Lee, CEO of KTON)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 batterie...2022-10-2447 minIt's a Material World | Materials Science Podcast81: How to Shift Career Paths as an MSE: REUs, Nike, Consulting, and More (ft. Alexa Peruffo)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 unive...2022-10-1750 minIt's a Material World | Materials Science Podcast80: Li-ion Batteries in Electric Vehicles (ft. Dr. Jeffrey Cain)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 E...2022-10-1044 minIt's a Material World | Materials Science Podcast79: Q&A: Behind the Scenes of the Podcast, Funny MSE Moments, How to Get Promoted, and MoreIt’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...2022-10-0336 minIt's a Material World | Materials Science Podcast78: Why MSEs Should Get Involved With TMS (ft. Dr. Brad Boyce, VP of TMS)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 mo...2022-09-2647 minIt's a Material World | Materials Science Podcast77: Aerogels: Superinsulation for Decarbonization (ft. Dr. Marc Fricke)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...2022-09-1940 minIt's a Material World | Materials Science Podcast76: Inventing a New Metamaterial at Sandia National Laboratories (ft. Dr. Brad Boyce)🚨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...2022-09-1254 minIt's a Material World | Materials Science Podcast75: NanoArtography: Combining Nanoscience and Art (ft. Dr. Babak Anasori)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 N...2022-09-0549 minIt's a Material World | Materials Science Podcast74: From Teenage Entrepreneur to Co-Founder of a 3D Printing Company (ft. Dr. James Hedrick)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...2022-08-2955 minIt's a Material World | Materials Science Podcast73: Back to School: Career Fair Preparation, Studying Tips, and Habits That Will Make Life EasierThe 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...2022-08-2242 minIt's a Material World | Materials Science Podcast72: Building the World’s Largest Supercapacitor Factory (ft. Dr. Sebastian Pohlmann)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 bo...2022-08-1548 minIt's a Material World | Materials Science Podcast71: Disrupting Construction with Sustainable Timber-Based Bio-Composites (ft. Jorge Christie)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 strug...2022-08-0852 minIt's a Material World | Materials Science Podcast70: Multi-Material 3D Printing (ft. Dr. Bram Neirinck)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...2022-08-0151 minIt's a Material World | Materials Science Podcast69: 3D Printing Sustainably with Carbon’s Technology (ft. Dr. Jason Rolland)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.
...2022-07-2555 minIt's a Material World | Materials Science Podcast68: Graphene-Based Composites for Energy Storage and Electric Vehicles (ft. Viktor Sanderyd)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 area...2022-07-1843 minIt's a Material World | Materials Science Podcast67: Transforming Household Waste Into Climate-Positive Thermoplastics (ft. Derek Schaefer)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.
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Today we welcome Derek Schaefer, the Vice President of Sales and Business Development at UBQ Materials, a co...2022-07-1156 minIt's a Material World | Materials Science Podcast66: Hyperloop Technology: Revolutionizing Transportation (ft. Andrea La Mendola)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 perce...2022-07-0452 minIt's a Material World | Materials Science Podcast65: How Biomimicry Inspired the Creation of Helicoid Composites (ft. Dr Lorenzo Mencattelli)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 enginee...2022-06-2744 minIt's a Material World | Materials Science Podcast64: Scaling Nanotechnology from Research Labs to Consumer Products (ft. Dr. Nichole Cates)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 u...2022-06-2049 minIt's a Material World | Materials Science Podcast63: Using Composite Fibers to Shield Your Home from Radiation (ft. Dr. Robert Brüll)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...2022-06-1338 minIt's a Material World | Materials Science Podcast62: Using Smart Windows to Increase Energy Savings, Privacy, and Comfort (ft. Ameen Saafir)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 ma...2022-06-0649 minIt's a Material World | Materials Science Podcast61: From Volcanic Ash to Lunar Dust: Materials Engineering at NASA (ft. Dr. Valerie Wiesner)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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...2022-05-3053 minIt's a Material World | Materials Science Podcast60: What Every MSE Should Know About SEM (ft. Dr. Neal Magdefrau)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 r...2022-05-2343 minIt's a Material World | Materials Science Podcast59: Engineering Copper to Fight Infectious Diseases (ft. Melina Gerdts)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 conse...2022-05-1640 minIt's a Material World | Materials Science Podcast58: Q&A: Leadership in Student Organizations, Making the Most of Internships, Productivity Tips, and MoreIt’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 bas...2022-05-0946 minIt's a Material World | Materials Science Podcast57: From 0 Internships to 6-Figure Salary: How to Land Your Dream MSE Job (ft. Bennett Smith)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...2022-05-0243 minIt's a Material World | Materials Science Podcast56: Self-Healing Materials for Protection and Repair (ft. Dr.Gerald Wilson)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, solv...2022-04-1847 minIt's a Material World | Materials Science Podcast55: Why Nanoprinting Can Create the Building Blocks of Our Future (ft. Aaike can Vugt)Although often perceived as buzzwords used to create excitement around a product, 3D printing and nanotechnology are two relatively new fields that are being used in combination to create a wide range of interesting new technologies.
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In Episode 55, Aaike van Vugt, CEO of VSParticle and a Forbes 30 under 30 honoree in Europe, discusses how his company provides the tools to manufacture nanoparticles and nanostructured materials in research and industrial settings. He also discusses their current development of...2022-04-1144 minIt's a Material World | Materials Science Podcast54: Infusing Sustainable Materials Into The Fashion Industry (ft. Dr. Amanda Parkes)From turning food waste into clothing to harvesting wildflowers regeneratively to make down fibers, PANGAIA finds unique and innovative ways to make the fashion industry more sustainable.
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In Episode 54, Dr. Amanda Parkes, the Chief Innovation Officer at PANGAIA, discusses how materials science can be used to create technologies that mimic nature and produce sustainably-made clothing.
In this conversation, we discuss:
🔹️ Amanda’s diverse experiences and what drives her passion fo...2022-04-0449 minIt's a Material World | Materials Science Podcast53: A Material Stronger Than Steel and As Light As Plastic (ft. Dr. Michael Strano)Polyaramid fibers offer excellent physical and chemical properties at high temperatures and are considered high-performance fibers. Episode 53 uncovers the polymerization process of a 2D material that many believed was impossible to develop. as strong as steel and as light as plastic! This unique material is as strong as steel yet as light as plastic.
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In this episode, Dr. Michael Strano, a Chemical Engineering Professor at MIT, shares his experiences in developing a material and process that many thought was...2022-03-2839 minIt's a Material World | Materials Science Podcast52: How Graphene Can Reduce CO2 Emissions and Help Save Our Planet (ft. Neill Ricketts)Versarien is an advanced engineering materials business that develops best-in-class graphene powders and inks with the goal of disrupting a wide variety of industry sectors, including construction, textiles, energy, automotive, and aerospace. Episode 52 uncovers the immense potential of graphene, from lightweighting in automotive and aerospace applications, to reducing CO2 emissions in the construction industry!
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In this episode, Neill Ricketts, the CEO and founding director of Versarien, shares his wealth of knowledge and insights about graphene an...2022-03-2141 minIt's a Material World | Materials Science Podcast51: How to Grow Diamonds Sustainably and Ethically (ft. John Ciraldo)Among the most versatile supermaterials on earth and the hardest known to man, diamonds are uniquely suited to advance technological discovery, owing to their thermal conductivity, chemical stability, and insulator properties. Episode 51 uncovers the parallels between the diamond production process and the semiconductor industry, while also diving into what exactly makes these processes sustainable.
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In this episode, John Ciraldo, Chief Technology Officer of WD Lab Grown Diamonds, discusses how lab-grown diamond companies offer sustainability rated, leading-edge laboratory grown diamond...2022-03-1444 minIt's a Material World | Materials Science Podcast50: Why We Chose MSE, How to Market Yourself as an MSE, Finding Your Ideal Role, and MoreIn this special episode #50, we share what made us choose MSE as our major, strategies for marketing yourself as an MSE that are often not taught in school, and how to find roles you’re qualified for as a Materials Engineer!
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In today’s episode, co-hosts Punith and David answer a few of our listeners' questions about why we chose MSE, how to market yourself as an MSE, finding your ideal role, and more!
In this...2022-03-0747 minIt's a Material World | Materials Science Podcast49: How to Build a Successful Materials Science Company (ft. Julia Moore)What does it take to build a materials company from the ground up? How can venture capital (VC) investments facilitate the growth of a company? Episode 49 reveals the strategic process of building a successful material science company as well as advice on how to properly add business value, innovation, and potential growth.
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In this episode, Julia Moore, the Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Breakout Ventures, discusses how to become a successful entrepreneur by sharing her ex...2022-02-2852 minIt's a Material World | Materials Science Podcast48: Nanobiosensors: Nanotechnology for Next Generation Diagnostics (ft. Dr. Arben Merkoci)Nanotechnology is having a profound impact on the development of a new class of biosensors known as nanobiosensors. Episode 48 reveals the world of nanobiosensors, how they work, and their impactful applications as diagnostic devices.
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Today's guest is Dr. Arben Merkoci, Professor and Director of the Nanobioelectronics & Biosensors Group at the Catalan Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology in Barcelona. He discusses his research on the design and application of innovative nanotechnology and nanobiosensors with a focus on...2022-02-2146 minIt's a Material World | Materials Science Podcast47: Metamaterials: Beyond What is Found in Nature (ft. Dr. George Palikaras)Metamaterials are said to have the ability to manipulate light, heat, and other forms of electromagnetic waves in ways not found in nature. In this episode, we find out how they can deliver breakthrough performance for applications across a range of industries.
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Today’s guest is Dr. George Palikaras, the founding CEO of Meta Materials Inc, describes how he led META to develop disruptive technologies in aerospace, medical, automotive, cleantech, and consumer electronics industries over the...2022-02-141h 02It's a Material World | Materials Science Podcast46: Industry vs Grad School: The MSE Student Perspective (ft. Lily Turaski & Sam Williams)It’s an outstanding achievement for students to finish their courses and get a degree in college. However, there is one question ahead that comes to mind: Should you go to industry or grad school?
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Today’s guests are Lily Turaski, a Ph.D. student in MSE at Stanford University, and Sam Williams, a Senior Associate Electrical Engineer at L3 Harris Technologies. In this episode, they discuss a dilemma that many students have taken years to decide and give acti...2022-02-0759 minIt's a Material World | Materials Science Podcast45: MXenes: 2D Nanomaterials Used in Supercapacitors and Cancer Therapies (ft. Dr. Yury Gogotsi)While the world remains excited for the conceivable outcomes of graphene, another 2D material can possibly change the world close by it. MXenes have unimaginable versatility, from supercapacitors to dialysis therapies to malignant growth treatments.
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Today’s guest is Dr. Yury Gogotsi, a distinguished University Professor of Materials Science and Engineering at Drexel University, as well as the Director of the A.J. Drexel Nanomaterials Institute. In today’s episode, he discussed the materials science behind MXenes and the imme...2022-01-3151 minIt's a Material World | Materials Science Podcast44: The History of Rubber in Ancient Mesoamerican Civilizations (ft. Michael Tarkanian)Ancient civilizations have built incredible monuments and artifacts which are the subject of intense research and study to this day. Their use of cement and rubber tells a lot about their culture and is a source of inspiration to modern scientists that hope to create materials that can last for millennia to come.
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Today’s guest is Michael Tarkanian, a Research Affiliate in the Center for Materials Research in Archeology and Ethnology as well as a Senior Lecturer in MIT...2022-01-2452 minIt's a Material World | Materials Science Podcast43: Q&A: Getting Your Paper Published, What It’s Like Working for Tesla, First Internships, and MoreThe early career of an engineer is often stressful because acquiring experience in the field seems like an impossible challenge. However, there are many opportunities for MSE students to develop their skills aside from internships, such as in research and academic clubs. These experiences add to any person’s portfolio, and some companies look exactly for this kind of background in a new intern.
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In today’s episode, our hosts Punith and David answer a few of our listeners' quest...2022-01-1745 minIt's a Material World | Materials Science Podcast42: The Perks of Following an Untraditional Path as an MSE (ft. Dr. Zina Cinker)While there is a great deal of interesting research that gives a glimpse of what the technologies of the future will be, many challenges we face today go unnoticed by the scientific community. Thus, the communication between policy makers and the scientific community is essential in tackling these challenges and finding the existing technologies that will solve those problems.
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Today’s guest is Dr. Zina Cinker, the Chief Creator of PUZZLE X and the Di...2022-01-1047 minIt's a Material World | Materials Science Podcast41: Piezoelectric Materials: In Your Body, Underwater, and In Space (ft. Dr. Susan Trolier-McKinstry)The Curie brothers discovered a class of materials that, with an asymmetrical crystal structure, could produce an electric potential upon mechanical deformation. These piezoelectric materials are now widely used in the medical, naval, and space industries.
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Today’s guest is Dr. Susan Trolier-McKinstry. She is a Professor of Materials Science and Engineering at Penn State, where she is the Director of The Center for Dielectrics and Piezoelectrics as well as the Center for Three Dimensional Ferroelectric Microelectronics. In th...2021-12-2042 minIt's a Material World | Materials Science Podcast40: The Deep Intersection of Materials Science and Art (ft. Dr. Jane Cook)Although not initially obvious, there is a significant overlap between what an artist does and what a “traditional” materials engineer does. Both experiment with different materials or iterations of the same material to identify the best fit, making continuous adjustments and using our creativity until the final product is just right. This episode uncovers the vast overlap between materials science and art as well as the importance of using art to develop your creativity and problem solving mindset.
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Toda...2021-12-1355 minIt's a Material World | Materials Science Podcast39: Batteries: Past, Present, and Future (ft. Dr. Rachel Carter)In recent years there has been a big push for renewable energy sources and electric vehicles, but one aspect that is essential in fully implementing these technologies is the energy storage required at a large scale. Li-ion batteries are everywhere in our mobile devices, allowing great performance at more affordable prices year after year. However, there are a lot of issues with Li-ion, and researchers are studying alternatives that will allow us to live in a cleaner world.
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...2021-11-2955 minIt's a Material World | Materials Science Podcast38: The Materials That Create Comfort and Safety in Our Cars (ft. Elizabeth Sturges)When test driving a car, much of the feel and comfort comes from the choice of materials and their implementation into the car’s design. From the soft foam on the seats to the hard impact resistant foam in the ceiling, these materials are thoroughly tested and proved to withstand the most extreme of weathers and the most improbable use cases like the moisturizer you use.Before we introduce our guest, check out our free professional development guide for materials scientists and engineers!Today’s guest is Elizabeth Sturges, a Safety Performance Engineer and former Mate...2021-11-2245 minIt's a Material World | Materials Science Podcast37: Magnesium Alloys and The Future of Automotives (ft. Dr. Dikai Guan)Cars have traditionally been made out of steel, because of its low cost and high performance. However, other materials like aluminum, carbon fibers, and magnesium alloys are being used because of their unique properties such as low weights and high corrosion resistance. In a few years you might find yourself driving a car that is mostly magnesium and aluminum.
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Today’s guest is Dr. Dikai Guan, a Materials Science and Engineering Fellow at the University of Sheffield, as wel...2021-11-1534 minIt's a Material World | Materials Science Podcast36: What Materials Are In Your Smartphone (ft. Dr. Marty Jopson)Your smartphone is so essential to your everyday life that the complexity behind its design might go unnoticed. You carry billions of transistors and about 38 elements in your pocket every day. This technology is a culmination of decades of computing and materials advancements, and it evolves every day, becoming even more impressive than it already is.
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Today’s guest is Dr. Marty Jopson, a science TV presenter, communicator, and self-proclaimed science geek. In this episode he uncovers the ma...2021-11-0859 minIt's a Material World | Materials Science Podcast35: Composite Materials in Boeing Airplanes (ft. Nina Gerber)The materials used in the aerospace field have been evolving, composites are playing a larger role in the next generation of aircrafts, and the materials engineering behind it all is fascinating. Boeing is one of the companies looking to increase the efficiency of their aircrafts by developing their materials science technology, and we engineers will play a big role in the growth of this industry.
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Today’s guest, Nina Gerber, a Materials and Process Engineer manager at Boeing. In...2021-11-0153 minIt's a Material World | Materials Science Podcast34: How Interactions at Material Surfaces Can Help Detect Anthrax (ft. Dr. Chris Hamlett)Surface to volume ratio is one of the most heard terms in the materials community, and it is an extremely important parameter in nanoscience. Surface science in general is imperative to the understanding of material properties and interactions with other species. Tuning the surface allows for a drastic change in the behavior of materials, allowing them to go from hydrophilic to superhydrophobic or even act as chemical sensors.
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Today’s guest is Dr. Chris Hamlett, a Henry Royce Na...2021-10-2538 minIt's a Material World | Materials Science Podcast33: Job Search Strategies for MSE StudentsWe know that the job search process can be a stressful time, as you have to balance networking, resume building, filling out applications, and preparing for interviews with your existing class workload. As such, we wanted to share our lessons learned from our 5 years of experiences to hopefully save time and increase chances of success.
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Today’s episode is a very fun, but important, conversation bet...2021-10-0453 minIt's a Material World | Materials Science Podcast32: Being an Effective Ally for Women in MSE (ft. Dr. Ashley Goulding)Women in engineering can face a variety of challenges in these male-dominated fields, from unconscious biases to a lack of acknowledgement of good ideas in the workplace. Although awareness of these challenges has continued to increase, to actually effect change, we must all be effective allies. And regardless of if it’s in an academic or industry setting, we must start the conversation.
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Today’s guest is Dr. Ashley Gouldin...2021-09-2757 minIt's a Material World | Materials Science Podcast31: Superalloys in Jet Engines (ft. Dr. Alessandro Mottura)Humankind has been using metals for thousands of years, using complex compositions and alloys to tailor tools for various applications. Back then we were able to do a lot without a proper understanding of materials, and we can now see a future where A.I. will help us develop new alloys with specific properties just by using simulations.
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Today’s guest is Dr. Alessandro Mottura, a Professor at the Unive...2021-09-2054 minIt's a Material World | Materials Science Podcast30: 3D Bioprinting and Bioinks: Creating Organs from Scratch (ft. Dr. Itedale Namro Redwan)Imagine being able to eliminate the waiting list for organ transplants by creating patient-specific organs through biomaterials. Or replacing animal testing altogether through improved tissue models. That’s the power of 3D bioprinting, which could entirely revolutionize the healthcare industry.
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Today’s guest is Dr. Itedale Namro Redwan, the Chief Scientific Officer at CELLINK, an industry leader in bioprinter and bioink technologies. In this episode, she discusses a variety of 3D b...2021-09-1340 minIt's a Material World | Materials Science Podcast29: Will Flexible Filaments Take Over the 3D Printing Industry? (ft. DavidZIndustries)The emergence of thermoplastic urethane (TPU) and other flexible materials may completely revolutionize the 3D printing world as we know it. Additive manufacturing methods permit the production of designs that are otherwise not feasible, but maybe more exciting, is that anyone can own a printer. As the understanding of the printing process with flexible filaments develops, we will be able to scale production to enable personalized and customizable products, soft robotics, and many other applications.
Before we introduce today’s guest, check out our MSE-themed merchandise if you want to support us or simply show off your lov...2021-09-0645 minIt's a Material World | Materials Science Podcast28: The Materials That Changed How We Communicate With The World (feat. Jordan Dobson)Telecommunications are arguably the most important factor in the advancement of modern technology, and our lives are deeply impacted by the internet, cable, radar, etc. From warfare to healthcare, satellite technologies enable connections to the most remote places on the planet, but there are a lot of material considerations to be made when dealing with components that must work underwater, on land, and in space.
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Today’s guest is Jord...2021-08-3055 minIt's a Material World | Materials Science Podcast27: How the Coca-Cola Brand is Shaped by Materials (feat. Raj Gopalaswamy)The goal of many materials engineers is to develop more sustainable packaging to reduce environmental impact. However, the history of packaging shows us that manufacturers prefer to meet performance and design standards to make unique and long-lasting products. Soon, customers will expect their favorite brands to be more conscious about the impact of their products on our planet, so companies like Coca-Cola have been adapting their packages to fit both environmental and customer needs.
Before we introduce today’s guest, check out our MSE-themed merchandise if you want to support us or simply show off your love of...2021-08-2350 minIt's a Material World | Materials Science Podcast26: Green Textile Chemicals in a Petroleum-Based Industry (feat. Matthias Foessel)In the light of the energy and agriculture industries, we forget that the textile industry has a substantial carbon footprint. Large-scale production is easily impacted by small shifts in price, so the offering of green alternatives has to match not only the performance of oil-based chemicals but their cost too.
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Today’s guest is Matthias Foessel, the CEO of Beyond Surface Technologies. In this episode, he explains the importance of g...2021-08-1642 min