It's a Material World | Materials Science Podcast

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The show that uncovers why materials science will change the world.

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Monday Sep 12, 2022

76: Inventing a New Metamaterial at Sandia National Laboratories (ft. Dr. Brad Boyce)

Monday Sep 12, 2022

🚨Do you want to work with hundreds of PhD materials scientists and engineers? Do you want the flexibility to do both fundamental science research and application-based engineering research? Whether you’re finishing your degree and looking for a job, or you’ve been working in industry and want a change, Sandia National Laboratories offers these opportunities and many more.

In today’s episode, we welcome Dr. Brad Boyce, Distinguished Member of the Technical Staff at Sandia National Laboratories. With him we discuss:

🔹️ The breadth of projects people work on at Sandia.

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

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

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

🔹And much more!

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

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

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

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

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

#materialsscience #sandia #metamaterial #nationallab

Monday Sep 05, 2022

75: NanoArtography: Combining Nanoscience and Art (ft. Dr. Babak Anasori)

Monday Sep 05, 2022

Do you know that there is an international science image competition that combines nanoscience and art? This is called NanoArtography. Every year of the competition has garnered over 100 submissions, and researchers from over 20 different countries submitted images of their research to illustrate what they are studying and showcase its beauty.

In today’s episode, we welcome Dr. Babak Anasori, the Editor in Chief for the new Graphene and 2D Materials journal at Springer Nature Group and an Assistant Professor at the Purdue University School of Engineering. With him we discuss:

🔹️ What exactly NanoArtography is.

🔹️ How did the concept of NanoArtography get started.

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

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

🔹And much more!

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

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

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

https://matthey.com/careers

https://discord.gg/49dCV3W4eN

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

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

#materialsscience #nanoartography #nanoscience #art

Monday Aug 29, 2022

74: From Teenage Entrepreneur to Co-Founder of a 3D Printing Company (ft. Dr. James Hedrick)

Monday Aug 29, 2022

What is it like to start a company while you’re still in high school? How do you know when you’ve found what you’re meant to do if you have so many different interests? What are some of the best things you can do in school to set yourself up for a successful career?

In today’s episode, we welcome Dr. James Hedrick, Co-founder and Chief Product Officer at Azul 3D, a 3D printing startup based in Chicago, Illinois. With him we discuss:

🔹️How he started his first company at the age of 16.

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

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

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

🔹And much more!

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

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

https://discord.gg/49dCV3W4eN

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

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

#materialsscience #3dprinter #company #technology

Monday Aug 22, 2022

73: Back to School: Career Fair Preparation, Studying Tips, and Habits That Will Make Life Easier

Monday Aug 22, 2022

The day of coming back to school is fast approaching. Do you want career fair preparation tips and studying tips? How about knowing what are the habits that will make your life easier?

In today’s episode, we asked our fellow MSEs what they would like to know before they went back to school this fall, so we’re going to share our experiences and related advice based on what we did to have a successful fall semester.

🔹️What systems can I put in place during the first couple weeks of school when things are slower to make sure I don’t get overwhelmed once things start to pick up?

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

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

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

🔹And much more!

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

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

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 15, 2022

72: Building the World’s Largest Supercapacitor Factory (ft. Dr. Sebastian Pohlmann)

Monday Aug 15, 2022

Batteries alone cannot solve our energy storage challenges. So, what other kinds of energy storage can help us move toward a more sustainable future? Listen to this episode to find out how this technology excels where other energy storage technologies fail.

In today’s episode, we welcome Dr. Sebastian Pohlmann, VP of Automotive and Business Development at Skeleton Technologies. With him we discuss:

🔹️What is an supercapacitor, and how does it compare to other energy storage materials like batteries.

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

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

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

🔹And much more!

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

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

https://discord.gg/49dCV3W4eN

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

https://www.itsamaterialworldpodcast.com/shop

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

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

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

https://twitter.com/ItsAMatWorldPod

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

#materialsscience #ultracapacitor #energystorage #technology

Monday Aug 08, 2022

71: Disrupting Construction with Sustainable Timber-Based Bio-Composites (ft. Jorge Christie)

Monday Aug 08, 2022

Woodflow technology enables the use of wood-based composites for lightweight high-performance applications. The right control over the form and material architecture allows to produce stress-tailored structural parts capable of fully profiting from wood's performance.

In today’s episode, we welcome Jorge Christie, CTO and Founder of Strong by Form. With him we discuss:

What inspired Jorge to be an entrepreneur and start Strong by Form.

🔹What Strong by Form’s core technology is and how it differs from traditional technologies in the timber industry.

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

🔹And much more!

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

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

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

https://matthey.com/careers

https://discord.gg/49dCV3W4eN

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

https://www.itsamaterialworldpodcast.com/shop

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

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

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

https://twitter.com/ItsAMatWorldPod

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

#materialsscience #3dprinter #woodflowtechnology #technology #timber

Monday Aug 01, 2022

70: Multi-Material 3D Printing (ft. Dr. Bram Neirinck)

Monday Aug 01, 2022

Have you ever wanted to print a metal part with more than one material? Aerosints multi-material 3D printing is capable of printing dual-metal parts, and can be easily integrated into existing 3D printing technologies.

In today’s episode, we welcome Dr. Bram Neirinck, Manager of Sintered Solutions at Aerosint. With him we discuss:

🔹️What exactly is selective powder deposition, and how does it enable multi-metal printing.

🔹Advice to MSEs who are looking to get involved in 3D printing in one way or another.

🔹And much more!

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

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

https://matthey.com/careers

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

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 Jul 25, 2022

69: 3D Printing Sustainably with Carbon’s Technology (ft. Dr. Jason Rolland)

Monday Jul 25, 2022

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

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In today’s episode, we welcome Dr. Jason Rolland, Senior Vice President of Materials at Carbon. With him we discuss:

🔹️The building blocks of polyurethane and what allows it to be 3D printed.

🔹Why MSEs should consider working for Carbon if they are interested in 3D printing.

🔹And much more!

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

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

https://matthey.com/careers

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

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 Jul 18, 2022

68: Graphene-Based Composites for Energy Storage and Electric Vehicles (ft. Viktor Sanderyd)

Monday Jul 18, 2022

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.

Check out our MSE Company Database and free professional development guide for materials scientists and engineers!

In today’s episode, we welcome Viktor Sanderyd, R&D Manager at Graphmatech. With him we discuss:

🔹️What is graphene, how is it structured, and what are some of its properties.

🔹️How is this technology used in energy storage vessels and electric vehicles.

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

🔹And much more!

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

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

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 Jul 11, 2022

67: Transforming Household Waste Into Climate-Positive Thermoplastics (ft. Derek Schaefer)

Monday Jul 11, 2022

Where there are people, there is waste. And with so many of us, the amount of waste generated has reached 2 billion tons a year and continues to grow at an alarming rate. What if there was a way to put all this waste to good use? This is exactly the question that sparked the foundation of UBQ Materials.

Check out our MSE Company Database and free professional development guide for materials scientists and engineers!

Today we welcome Derek Schaefer, the Vice President of Sales and Business Development at UBQ Materials, a company that converts unsorted, “unrecyclable” waste to thermoplastics.

With him we discuss:

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

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

🔹And much more!

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

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

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