by Miriam Krause Alas, there is no new Sustainable Nano Podcast episode this week. But while you’re eagerly awaiting the next installment, here are a few other radio and podcast pieces related to the Center for Sustainable …
Year: 2017
Friday Recommended Reading
by Miriam Krause Many trainees and faculty from the Center for Sustainable Nanotechnology spent this past week at the 253rd American Chemical Society (ACS) Meeting. While we’re recovering, we hope you’ll enjoy a collection of interesting …
Podcast Ep 15. The Art of Beehives, Foam, & Bubbles: An Interview with Peter Krsko
Artist Peter Krsko uses his background in physics and materials science to study and communicate about nature. He is described as a “bioinspired artist whose approach combines science and art, participatory, interactive and community arts, …
From Plants to St. Patrick’s Day, It’s Hard to Avoid the Color Green
by Dan Hofmann edited by Mimi Hang As Kermit the Frog says, “It’s not easy being green.” But for plants and exuberant celebrators of March 17, it is very natural. The color green becomes very …
Podcast Ep 14. What Does Nanotechnology Have to Do With Renewable Car Tires?
What if car tires could be made from renewable resources instead of petroleum? In this episode of the podcast, we interview Dr. Paul Dauenhauer, part of a research team from the Center for Sustainable Polymers who have developed a new chemical process to make isoprene (one of the key ingredients in car tires) from biomass such as grass or corn.
What is the “Matilda Effect,” and How Can We Improve Recognition of Women Scientists?
by Christy Haynes As a woman in science who has experienced significant success along with a few obvious gender-specific barriers during my career, I try hard not to view my professional world through the lens …
Podcast Ep 13. Communicating About Science with ‘Lab Girl’ Author Hope Jahren
Dr. Hope Jahren is a geobiologist who studies fossil organisms and the global environment, and is also the New York Times-bestelling author of the memoir Lab Girl. In this episode of the podcast, we interview …
How Do Skis Ski, and How Do Nanomaterials Make Skiing More Fun?
by Margy Robinson edited by Alicia McGeachy ‘Tis the season for snowy weather here in the Upper Midwest! There are many ways to enjoy snow, but ever since my parents strapped a pair on my …
Podcast Ep 12. Making Sustainable Nanoparticles from Plants
Nanoparticles are already widely used in a variety of technologies, and some researchers are looking for ways to make those nanoparticles more environmentally friendly. In this episode of the podcast, we interview Dr. Mike Curry about his research making nanoparticles from cellulose, a very common molecule found in plants.
What Does Nanotechnology Have to Do with Chocolate?
by Liz Laudadio edited by Mimi Hang A few days from now is Valentine’s Day, a day to take time to appreciate what matters the most in life… chocolate! I’m sure you’ve seen the tiny, …