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Monday Nov 01, 2021
Monday Nov 01, 2021
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.
Before we introduce our guest, check out our free professional development guide for materials scientists and engineers!
Today’s guest, Nina Gerber, a Materials and Process Engineer manager at Boeing. In this episode she describes the roles of a materials engineer in the aerospace industry and much more.
In this conversation, we discuss the following topics:
- What makes composites suitable in aerospace applications
- The production process of an aircraft
- Role of materials scientists in Boeing
- The challenges of new technology implementation
- The bureaucracy and complexity of a large company
- Non-destructive technologies
- Robotics and modeling in the aerospace field
Learn more about our MSE Career Development Online Course, which includes more industry-specific information and advice.
Also, check out our MSE-themed merchandise if you want to support us or simply show off your love of materials science!
Thank you Joao Morgado for editing this episode!
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.
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.
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Monday Oct 25, 2021
Monday Oct 25, 2021
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.
Before we introduce our guest, check out our free professional development guide for materials scientists and engineers!
Today’s guest is Dr. Chris Hamlett, a Henry Royce National Outreach Officer for Materials Science. In this episode, he discusses how a material’s surface can be used for much more than water repellant applications.
In this conversation, we discuss the following topics:
- How the properties of materials are defined by their surface
- The unique properties of nanomaterials
- Chemical sensors: detecting anthrax
- The relevance of foams in our lives.
- The Discover Materials program
Read more about Discover Materials at https://www.discovermaterials.uk/
Learn more about our MSE Career Development Online Course, which includes more industry-specific information and advice.
Also, check out our MSE-themed merchandise if you want to support us or simply show off your love of materials science!
Thank you Joao Morgado for editing this episode!
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.
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.
#jobsearch #materialsscience #careerdevelopment #professionaldevelopment #engineeringstudents #students #materialsengineering #strategies #resumetips #interviewtips #networking #industry
Monday Oct 04, 2021
Monday Oct 04, 2021
We 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.
Learn more about our MSE Career Development Online Course, which includes more industry-specific information and advice.
Check out our free professional development guide for materials scientists and engineers!
Today’s episode is a very fun, but important, conversation between our hosts Punith and David. They share tips and guidance to improve your success rate in your job search process.
In this conversation, we discuss the following topics:
- Resume tips and what MSE-specific skills are recruiters looking for
- Discussing leadership experience in resumes and interviews
- How to network more effectively
- Marketing and differentiating yourself as an MSE
- Technical vs. behavioral interview advice
Also, check out our MSE-themed merchandise if you want to support us or simply show off your love of materials science!
Thank you Joao Morgado for editing this episode!
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.
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.
#jobsearch #materialsscience #careerdevelopment #professionaldevelopment #engineeringstudents #students #materialsengineering #strategies #resumetips #interviewtips #networking #industry
Monday Sep 27, 2021
Monday Sep 27, 2021
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.
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 materials science!
Today’s guest is Dr. Ashley Goulding, a Solutions Manager at McKinsey & Company. In this episode, she discusses strategies for being an ally to women and minorities in academia and industry, while also sharing advice for fellow women in engineering.
In this conversation, we discuss the following topics:
- How Ashley’s MSE background helps in her consulting role
- Challenges Ashley has faced in her career
- What does it mean to be a good ally?
- How allyship strategies differ in academia vs. industry
- Advice for women pursuing careers in MSE
Also, check out our free professional development guide for materials scientists and engineers!
Thank you Joao Morgado for editing this episode!
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.
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.
Monday Sep 20, 2021
Monday Sep 20, 2021
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.
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 materials science!
Today’s guest is Dr. Alessandro Mottura, a Professor at the University of Birmingham focusing on doing simulation at the atomic scale to better understand superalloys. In this episode, he discusses the composition and properties of superalloys
In this conversation, we discuss the following topics:
- What makes an alloy a superalloy
- How each additive affects properties
- The development process of a new alloy
- Superalloys used in jet engines
- Can alloys be 3D-printed?
Also, check out our free professional development guide for materials scientists and engineers!
Thank you Joao Morgado for editing this episode!
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.
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.
Monday Sep 13, 2021
Monday Sep 13, 2021
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.
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 materials science!
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 bioprinting applications, bioink properties, and the future of CELLINK and the rest of the industry.
In this conversation, we discuss the following topics:
- Differences between 3D bioprinting and 3D printing
- What properties are required of bioinks in this space?
- Development of biomaterials for regenerative medicine
- Challenges with scaling up to full-sized organ printing
- Advice for MSEs who’d like to get involved in 3D bioprinting
Also, check out our free professional development guide for materials scientists and engineers!
Thank you Joao Morgado for editing this episode!
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.
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.
Monday Sep 06, 2021
Monday Sep 06, 2021
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 love of materials science!
Today’s guest is David Zapata (AKA @DavidZIndustries), an engineer and digital influencer with over 264,000 cumulative followers on Instagram and TikTok. In this episode, he goes in depth about the properties of TPU and the processes involved in related additive manufacturing methods.
In this conversation, we discuss the following topics:
- The properties of TPU that make it a unique material for 3D printing
- Using flexible materials in soft robotics
- The evolution of consumer products with 3D printing
- Copolymers: printing with multiple materials
- 3D printing in fashion and customizability
- Comparing TPU with traditional filaments (like PLA)
Also, check out our free professional development guide for materials scientists and engineers!
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.
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.
Monday Aug 30, 2021
Monday Aug 30, 2021
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.
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 materials science!
Today’s guest is Jordan Dobson, the lead materials science engineer at Viasat Inc. In this episode, he explains the role of materials in developing telecommunications devices such as satellites and antennas.
In this conversation, we discuss the following topics:
- Materials’ role in communication technology
- Regulations across countries, air, and space
- How do we get wi-fi on airplanes?
- Providing internet to any place on Earth
- Materials in satellites and their lifecycle
Also, check out our free professional development guide for materials scientists and engineers!
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.
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.
Monday Aug 23, 2021
Monday Aug 23, 2021
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 materials science!
Today’s guest is Raj Gopalaswamy, he served as a technical director of global packaging at Coca-Cola for 5 years. In this episode, he explains the role of packaging in consumer habits, sustainability and much more.
In this conversation, we discuss the following topics:
- Coca-Cola’s supply-chain
- Evolution of soft drinks packaging
- The business vs the science in a packaging engineer’s life
- The costumer-product interaction
- Role of materials in the future of packaging
- Recycling vs Downcycling
Special thanks to Matmatch for sponsoring this episode! Visit their website at www.matmatch.com
Also, check out our free professional development guide for materials scientists and engineers!
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.
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.
Monday Aug 16, 2021
Monday Aug 16, 2021
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.
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 materials science!
Today’s guest is Matthias Foessel, the CEO of Beyond Surface Technologies. In this episode, he explains the importance of green materials in the textile industry.
In this conversation, we discuss the following topics:
- Why are petroleum chemicals so common in the textile industry
- Adidas “green” World Cup jerseys
- Application of green chemicals in outdoor clothing
- Convincing companies to switch to green materials
- Implementing green alternatives into industrial processes
- The future of green chemicals in textiles
Special thanks to Checkerspot for partnering with us for this episode!
Also, check out our free professional development guide for materials scientists and engineers!
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.
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.