🧪 Chemistry visualizations and impactful scientists 🥽 I collaborate with university professors, researchers, grant funders, and industry partners to create chemistry visualizations with measurable impacts on society.
In this Science with Impact episode, Amancay Kugler examines how circus arts can enhance science communication, create inclusive learning environments, and foster meaningful connections between researchers and the public.
Industry panelists share their career journeys, which often involve transitioning from academia to industry, and offer practical advice for graduate students and postdoctoral researchers.
The discussion bridges the gap between high-stakes applications in NASA's space exploration missions and their surprising presence in everyday life, such as in medical stents and braces.
Rakeem Marcelle shares his career journey, discussing his transition from consulting to the industry. Listeners gain insights into the complexities of career shifts and the importance of balancing personal well-being with professional growth.
Annual reports, renewal proposals, and results from prior funding sections serve fundamentally different purposes and require tailored writing strategies to maximize impact with NSF reviewers.
Together, four Ph.D. chemists dismantle the myth that leaving academia means "dripping out of the pipeline, " sharing raw, honest insights about building careers centered on freedom, personhood, and meaningful impact.
A journey from the pressures of academia to a values-driven role as a Public Programs and Exhibit Developer at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry.
In this episode of Science With Impact, I speak with Dr. Melissa Collini, a chemistry education researcher and co-host of "Chemistry for Your Life," about navigating mental health, career pivots, and the realities of alternative academic paths.
Today on Science with Impact, I sit down with Dr. Morgan Howe, an institutional researcher at Cal State Channel Islands with a background in chemistry education research, to explore the pivotal choices and challenges of building a meaningful, alternative academic career.