by Christy HaynesEdited by Rayla Vilar How do CSN experiments become patented technology (and potentially products/companies)? In chemistry we often categorize our research as either more fundamental or more applied. Fundamental studies are trying to …
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Artivism in Chemistry
by Christy Haynes How can creative output at the nexus of art and science help with the much-needed efforts to promote diversity in science? In this post, I’m excited to tell you about one initiative …
Ep. 34 Winter Holiday Mini-Episode: Colorful Carbon Dots
Episode Summary Winter can get pretty dark, especially in northern latitudes, and many cultures have winter holidays that feature and celebrate lights. For our last episode of 2019 we decided to talk about the bright …
Chemistry and Art in the Mountains of Morocco
by Christy Haynes Last month, I went on a dream trip – a 9-day tour through Morocco. Morocco is a beautiful country at the cultural crossroads of Africa and the Middle East, with a touch …
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 …
Let’s Talk About Responsible Science Communication…
by Christy Haynes I am a TED enthusiast. TED is an organization that describes itself as a “nonpartisan nonprofit devoted to spreading ideas, usually in the form of short, powerful talks.” Chances are you’ve seen a …
Putting “Diversity, Innovation, Safety, and Communication” Front and Center in Scientific Research
by Christy Haynes There has been a recent upswing in promoting a “culture of safety” in academic chemistry departments and labs across the country.1,2 Industry labs have been heralding this as a much needed training …
Bright Nanoparticles + Glowing Bacteria = Beautiful, Useful Pictures
by Christy Haynes One major type of output from university research labs is the publication of scientific results in scientific journals. When we write these papers, our target audience is not the general public; rather, …
The Mysterious Inspiration of Future Scientists
by Christy Haynes Anyone who has watched CSI, Bones, or Breaking Bad on television has had the opportunity to see how chemistry can be important in solving (or committing) a crime. The popularity of forensics …
“Leaning In” — Scientists’ Thoughts on Gender Equity
by Christy Haynes Last week, we scientists from the Center for Sustainable Nanotechnology, who usually use our weekly video conference calls to discuss science, spent time discussing the recently published book “Lean In” by Sheryl …