"Our goal isn’t to get every student to the same point, it’s to help them become the best version of themselves." -Prof. Aditya Bhan.

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All new #PodCAT out now with Prof. Aditya Bhan from the UMN CEMS. We talked to Prof. Bhan about mentorship, overcoming rejection, and the role of AI in catalysis. It was a stimulating conversation and an honor to host Prof. Bhan on PodCAT!

Spotify link: open.spotify.com/episode/3bu6...

New #PodCAT with Prof. Friederike Jentoft from UMass Amherst! Prof. Jentoft discusses differences between academia in the US and Europe and reflects on effective strategies for mentoring students. It was a pleasure hosting Prof. Jentoft on PodCAT!

Spotify link: open.spotify.com/episode/5i4C...

New #PodCAT out now with Prof. Mark Barteau from Texas A&M University. Prof. Barteau reflects on his storied career, reminiscing about the good old days and "murderers row" with the late Prof. Madix. It was a pleasure hosting Prof. Barteau on PodCAT!

Spotify link: open.spotify.com/episode/506m...

The last #PodCAT of 2024 is out now with special guest Prof. Eranda Nikolla! We talked to Prof. Nikolla about her research interests, work-life balance, and advice for early-career researchers. It was a pleasure to have Prof. Nikolla on PodCAT!

Spotify link: open.spotify.com/episode/3l3p...

We've moved #PodCAT promotions to #Bluesky! We will continue to serve all your catalysis needs, but with shorter and more concise 1 minute promos. Stay tuned for a new episode with Prof. Eranda Nikolla set to be released tomorrow!