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IDEAs in STEM Ed
by Darren Lipomi
IDEAs in STEM Ed is a production of the IDEA Engineering Student Center at UC San Diego, which works to promote community, success, and inclusion at all levels. My name is Darren Lipomi, professor of nanoengineering and chemical engineering, and Faculty Director of the IDEA Center. The purpose of this podcast is to provide a forum for the discussion of innovative and inclusive approaches to teaching and mentoring, and to support the personal and academic flourishing and success of students in science and engineering. To learn more about the IDEA Center, visit jacobsschool.ucsd.edu/idea
Episodes
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#20 - How to Speak in Public for Technical Professionals: Neil Thompson, Founder of Teach the Geek to Speak
My guest today is Neil Thompson: author, speaker, engineer, and host of the teach the geek podcast. Neil is an advocate of science and engineering education, a children's author and a educator in the area of improving the speaking skills of technical professionals. In particular, Neil founded the...
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#19 - Jennifer Swanson: Navy Veteran Turned Children’s Scientific Writer, Speaker, and Podcaster
My guest today is Jennifer Swanson. Jennifer is an author of science books for children as well as a public speaker and podcaster. She got her undergraduate degree in chemistry from the US Naval Academy, and has a masters degree in K thru 8 science education. She is the author of over 40 books,...
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#18 - Hip Hop Science: From Professional Engineer to Science Communicator, Maynard Okereke
In this episode, host Darren Lipomi sits down with Maynard Okereke, the Hip Hop MD. Maynard is a trained civil and environmental engineer who has developed a second career in scientific communication for young people and particularly young people of color. He arrived at this interest from…
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#17 - Engineering Professorships & Educational Innovation at Undergraduate STEM Institutions
Irene Reizman is an Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering at the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology in Terre Haute Indiana. Irene obtained her bachelor’s of engineering degree at the University of Michigan in 2008 and her PhD at MIT in 2015. She has industrial experience at LS9, Whirlpool,...
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#16 - Analytics in Music, Innovation and Hiring in Tech, and How to Stand Out
In this episode, I sat down with Shantanu (SK) Sharma, Chief Analytics Officer at Ingrooves Music, a music analytics company working with some of the world’s top artists. Ingrooves was recently acquired by Universal Music Group. Here, SK—who is a computational chemical physicist by training—talks...
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#15 - Coping with Mental Health Challenges as a Student or Postdoc Researcher
Dr. Wendy Marie Ingram is a molecular biologist, psychiatric epidemiologist and advocate for mental health among academic researchers. She is the Founder and CEO of Dragonfly Mental Health, a nonprofit that develops individualized programs for institutions to address the mental health needs of...
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#14 - From engineer to MD: Roy Arjoon discusses engineering and medical education and life as a cardiologist
Please enjoy this conversation with biomedical engineer turned cardiologist, Roy Arjoon, MD. Roy and I discuss many things, including learning strategies, memorization, studying for difficult exams, and how his undergraduate engineering degree helps him in his daily work as a cardiologist.
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#13 - Scientific Writing: Getting Papers Accepted and Grants Funded
#13 - Scientific Writing: Getting Papers Accepted and Grants Funded By: Darren Lipomi, PhD, Faculty Director, IDEA Center
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#12 – Brandon Marin: How to explain a jail sentence on your resume
In this episode, I'm speaking with one of my all-time favorite people, Dr. Brandon Marin. Brandon is a highly decorated engineer in the area of semiconductor packaging at Intel, and someone who has a virtual phonebook of patents to his credit. Those of you who listened to Episode 8 know some of...
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#11 – Tod Pascal: Creating Excitement for Computation in Engineering
In this episode, I sat down with my colleague, Prof. Tod A. Pascal, of the Department of NanoEngineering and Chemical Engineering at UC San Diego. Tod developed an interest in computational materials science at a young age while growing up on the island of Grenada in the Caribbean. During his...
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#10 – Jillian Buriak: Scientific Publishing from the Editor's Perspective
In this episode, I sat down with Prof. Jillian Buriak of the University of Alberta and Executive Editor of ACS Nano. Until recently, she was the Editor-in-Chief of Chemistry of Materials. We spoke to each other about her life in chemistry, her journey as an editor, the role of impact factor,...
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#9 – Mentoring undergraduate researchers: Darren Lipomi
Studies show that engagement in undergraduate research is one of the surest predictors of retention and success of students in science and engineering. Unfortunately, graduate students and postdoctoral scholars assigned to mentor these students rarely receive training. In this episode, I discuss...
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#8 – Brandon Marin: From addicted & homeless to PhD & inventor in semiconductor R&D engineering
UC San Diego MS/PhD graduate Brandon Marin shares his harrowing tale of addiction, arrest, and street living and his rise to successful R&D engineer at a leading semiconductor firm.
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#7 – Rafael Alvarez: Learning Culture & Study Habits and MESA program at San Diego Community College
In this episode, I sat down with Rafael D. Alvarez, science & engineering educator and Director of the MESA Program at San Diego City College. Rafael is the Founder and Director of the Mathematics, Engineering, and Science Achievement program (that is, the MESA program) at San Diego City College....
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#6 – Raychelle Burks: Science of crime investigation, consulting for Hollywood, & inclusive teaching
In this episode, IDEA Center Director Darren Lipomi sat down with Prof. Raychelle Burks of American University to discuss her career as a crime scene investigator, new approaches to field analytics, her side gig as a script consultant for movies, and approaches to inclusive teaching and mentoring.
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#5 – Lilo Pozzo: Engineering Compassion, Overseas Outreach, & Inspiring Researchers
Lilo Pozzo is the Boeing-Roundhill Professor for Excellence in Chemical Engineering at the University of Washington. She is also a professor and the Interim Chair of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering. She earned her BS degree in chemical engineering at the University of Puerto...
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#4 – Zhigang Suo: Education in China & US, Being an International Student, & Science Across Borders
Zhigang Suo is the Allen E and Marilyn M Puckett Professor of Mechanics and Materials in the Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. Professor Suo obtained his BS degree from Xi’an Jiaotan University in 1985 and PhD in mechanical engineering from Harvard University in 1989. He began…
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#3 – Eric Mazur: Flipped Classrooms, Peer & Active Learning, Textbooks vs Videos, & Remote Education
My guest today is Eric Mazur, professor of physics and applied physics at Harvard University. He is also a creator and entrepreneur in the area of technological resources for classroom teaching. He is known for his research in ultrafast optics and condensed matter physics, and also for his...
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#2 – Being an Insider, Outsider, and Increasing Access to Grad Education: Malika Jeffries-EL, Boston University
Malika Jeffries-EL is a professor of chemistry and Materials Science and Engineering, and associate Dean of the graduate school, at Boston University. She is an organic materials chemist and polymer engineer focusing on organic semiconductors. That is, the type of materials used in organic...
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#1 – Andrea Armani on Role Models, Effective Teaching, Grad Student Recruiting, & Project Selection
In this episode of IDEAs in STEM Ed, Darren Lipomi sits down with Professor Andrea Armani. Andrea Armani is the Ray Irani chair in Engineering and Materials Science and Professor of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science at the University of Southern California. Her laboratory uses a mixture…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
IDEAs in STEM Ed is a production of the IDEA Engineering Student Center at UC San Diego, which works to promote community, success, and inclusion at all levels. My name is Darren Lipomi, professor of nanoengineering and chemical engineering, and Faculty Director of the IDEA Center. The purpose of this podcast is to provide a forum for the discussion of innovative and inclusive approaches to teaching and mentoring, and to support the personal and academic flourishing and success of students in science and engineering. To learn more about the IDEA Center, visit jacobsschool.ucsd.edu/idea
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