128 Episodes

  1. 26: Green Textile Chemicals in a Petroleum-Based Industry (feat. Matthias Foessel)

    Published: 8/16/2021

  2. 25: The Story of Carbon Nanotube Synthesis and Uses (feat. Dr. Mark Hersam)

    Published: 8/9/2021

  3. 24: The Future of Machine Learning in Materials Science (ft. Chris Borg)

    Published: 7/19/2021

  4. 23: How Pharmaceuticals Are Made: Materials Combating Diseases (feat. Dr. Sally Kline)

    Published: 7/12/2021

  5. 22: NASA Astronaut Discusses Material Properties in Space (feat. Dr. Sandy Magnus)

    Published: 7/5/2021

  6. 21: Carbon Fiber and Textile Innovations in the Sports Industry (feat. Dr. Kim B. Blair)

    Published: 6/28/2021

  7. 20: Nitinol in Medical Devices: Shape Memory and Superelasticity (feat. Dr. Jerald Redmond)

    Published: 6/21/2021

  8. 19: Organic Robots in Space Exploration and Prosthetics (feat. Dr. Rob Shepherd)

    Published: 6/14/2021

  9. 18: The Common Thread Between Spider Silk and Google Smart Contacts (feat. Mitch Heinrich)

    Published: 6/7/2021

  10. 17: How SmartGlass Will Bring Science Fiction Into Reality (feat. Joe Harary)

    Published: 5/31/2021

  11. 16: Why Nuclear Materials Science Can Expedite Our Path Towards a Cleaner Society (feat. Dr. Liz Kautz)

    Published: 5/17/2021

  12. 15: Co-Inventor of Gorilla Glass Talks Future of Glass Technology (feat. Dr. John Mauro)

    Published: 5/3/2021

  13. 14: How Quantum Dots Enable Beauty All Around Us (feat. Dr. Ilan Jen-La Plante)

    Published: 4/19/2021

  14. It's a Material World is Back

    Published: 4/12/2021

  15. 13: How Material Innovations in Clothing Better Protect Us from the Elements (feat. Dr. Haskell Beckham)

    Published: 2/1/2021

  16. 12: Professional Development for (Materials) Engineering Students

    Published: 1/11/2021

  17. 11: Making Skis From Algae: The Biomanufacturing Process (feat. Dr. Scott Franklin)

    Published: 12/28/2020

  18. 10: Crystallography and Capsules: MSE in Pharmaceuticals (feat. Dr. Pratik Upadhyay)

    Published: 12/14/2020

  19. 9: Aluminum vs. Steel: The Battle of Alloys (feat. Dr. Naresh Thadhani)

    Published: 11/23/2020

  20. 8: How Polymers Can Save Lives (feat. Dr. Jeff Hrivnak)

    Published: 11/9/2020

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"It's a Material World" is a podcast that uncovers why materials science will change the world. We explore how materials are engineered to make an impact all around you and how they will play an even bigger role in your future. We also invite experts onto the show to share high-level insights on how MSE can make a difference in nearly any industry. The field of materials science and engineering is new and exciting, so hop on board now and you won't get left behind. For additional updates, soundbites, and bloopers, follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn @itsamaterialworldpodcast. Feel free to connect with Tom Miller and Punith Upadhya on LinkedIn as well! We'd love to chat with you to discuss the latest breakthroughs in MSE, what you'd like to see from our podcast, and how to get more involved in the field of materials science and engineering.