ChemConvos
By Henry Powell-Davies and Medina Afandiyeva
ChemConvosOct 23, 2023
2.7 - Metalloenzymes, Parenting and International Student Experience with Dr. Ambika Bhagi-Damodaran
In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Ambika Bhagi-Damodaran, Assistant Professor at the University of Minnesota. Chemist, mom, wife, immigrant, and a metalloenzyme lover. We discuss how she overcame challenges as an international student and young parent, turning them into opportunities to secure funding for her research group and successfully complete her studies.
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2.6 - The Travelling Chemist with Andryj Borys
In this episode we are joined by Dr. Andryj Borys (@AndryjBorys on Twitter, He/Him/His), Post-Doc in Main-Group/Organometallic Chemistry with the Hevia Group at the University of Bern in Switzerland. A fan of Belgian beer, plants, and fitness, we discuss his journey to date and how he has become well-known as the Schlenk Line expert on all things air sensitive chemistry after publishing his Schlenk Line Survival Guide - link below.
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Schlenk Line Survival Guide: https://schlenklinesurvivalguide.com/
2.5 - Music, Mentoring, and Metals with Stanna Dorn
In this episode we are exploring the topics of mentoring, grad school life and networking with Stanna Dorn (@stanna_dorn) who is about to finish her final year of PhD in the Brown lab at the Indiana University! Hope you will enjoy the episode!
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2.4 - The Chemist Who Cooks with Dr LC Campeau (Part 2)
2.3 - The Chemist Who Cooks with Dr LC Campeau (Part 1)
2.2 - Becoming an independant PI with Dr Laia Vilà-Nadal
In this episode we’re joined by the brilliant Dr Laia Vilà-Nadal (@laiavilanadal on Twitter), a newly appointed lecturer in Chemistry at the University of Glasgow. We hear all about her journey from beginning her undergraduate studies in Spain to becoming a leader of her own research group in 2019. We discuss how the past two years with the pandemic and the shift to hybrid-working has impacted on being an independant PI and also hear her advice for other researchers wishing to pursue a career in academia. Dr. Nadal is an avid supporter of the #WomeninSTEM movement and is an advocate for removing barriers to enabling success in all areas of scientific research.
Her research focusses on computational chemistry in relation to metal oxides & complex mixtures - more information can be found at: http://www.chem.gla.ac.uk/wp/lvn-group/
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2.1 - Welcome to 2022… with César & Stu!
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16. Twitter Stars with Anna Davis and Noah Bartfield
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15. Christmas 2021 - Meet The Hosts!
14. The Wheels of Chemistry with Harry Sample
13. The Wikipedia Queen with Dr. Jess Wade
In this episode, we're chatting with Dr. Jess Wade (BEM, @jesswade on Twitter), an Imperial College Research Fellow at Imperial College London investigating spin selective charge transport through chiral systems in the Department of Materials.
We hear all about her journey to creating Wikipedia articles for improving visibility of women in STEM and how become increasingly interested in Raman spectroscopy as part of her research (and enjoying Ramen too!). Beyond her research, we discuss the importance of a supportive lab culture and what it takes to be a great colleague or lab-mate. We also hear about how much she enjoys art and the importance it can play in fostering critical thinking and scientific creativity from a young age.
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12. Going Chiral with ChemScrapes!
In this episode we're joined by Dr. Brendan Burkett (@ChemScrapes on Twitter) who has become synonymous with sketch chemistry, going viral with a well-known chemistry meme! We hear about his journey from Australia to Singapore and how he first became interested in art at school, taking this interest into his career in chemistry, becoming fascinated with how we can portray chemistry through his unique sketches. Besides this journey we discuss our favourite Shrek characters and whether or not there's a philosophical link between science and art.
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11. JAWSChem with Dr. Dani Arias-Rotondo
In this episode we’re joined Dr. Dani Arias-Rotondo (@Dr_Dani_AR). We hear all about her journey from her familial routes in Argentina to becoming an Assistant Professor, inspiring the next generation of young chemists! We discuss how she co-founded JAWSChem, a pioneering platform for connecting ECRs in the chemistry community and what she sees as the role of science alongside religion in the modern era.
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10. Asking Why with Dr. Kim Steward
9. Cats, Chemistry, and Code with Nessa Carson
8. The Art Of Not Giving A Duck (Part 2) with Chemjobber
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7. The Art Of Not Giving A Duck (Part 1) with Chemjobber
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6. Out and Loud with Dr. Nick Chiappini
In this episode we're joined by Dr. Nick Chiappini (he/him, @ndchiappini on Twitter), who's currently a postdoctoral researcher in the Knowles group at Princeton. We hear about his research interests and long-term plan to become a professor, to his enjoyment of undergraduate teaching and his personal journey being a proud member of, and advocate for, the LGBTQ+ community. We also chat about his favourite books and love of all things ABBA!
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5. A Gym for your Brain with Dr. Zoë Ayres
TW: This episode discusses sensitive topics around anxiety, depression and suicidal ideation.
In this episode, we're chatting with Dr Zoë Ayres (@ZJAyres on Twitter) about her personal journey with mental health, the mental health crisis in grad school, the importance of pronouns, academia vs industry and many more!
Zoë has produced numerous resources for grad students related to mental health including award-winning posters. These and other resources can be found at her personal website: www.zjayres.com
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4. Fearless (Cesapo's Version)
In this episode, we’re chatting with Dr. César Alejandro Urbina-Blanco (@cesapo on Twitter) about everything from his work in carbon dioxide utilisation for green chemistry applications, to his love of plants and Taylor Swift! We also hear about his time as a CAS Future Leader in 2018, his research career travels around the globe, and his new found enjoyment of Belgian beer!
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3. Automating Chemistry with Prof. Lee Cronin
In this episode, we’re chatting with Prof. Lee Cronin about everything from his work in automating chemistry & the search for artificial life, to what it’s like managing a large group during a pandemic, all about his favourite cuisine and interestingly what his views are on the meaning of life.
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2. Embracing Failure with Prof. Jen Heemstra
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1. The Nature of Publishing with Dr. Stuart Cantrill
In this episode, we talk with Dr. Stuart Cantrill (@stuartcantrill), the chief editor of Nature Chemistry about future of scientific publishing, work-life balance during COVID, his love for new gin recipes and other random topics!
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