It's a Material World | Materials Science Podcast Punith Upadhya and David Yeh

Biological brains can accomplish more than modern computing systems while using much less power. However, computers are much better at dealing with computation, while brains are (unsurprisingly) much better at interacting with ever-changing environments. What if we were able to design a computing system with interconnecting neurons and synapses to get the best of both worlds? 
 
In today’s episode, we welcome Dr. Jean Anne Incorvia. She is a current Assistant Professor at the University of Texas at Austin, and a leading expert on the research of neuromorphic computing systems. With her, we discuss: 
 
🔹️How neuromorphic computing works and what distinguishes it over traditional computing. 
🔹️What materials science can do to relate brain processes to computing systems. 
🔹The role of of 2D materials, spintronics, synapses, neurons, and more in neuromorphic computing. 
🔹Advice to a student who is interested in the materials science behind neuromorphic computing. 
🔹And much more! 
 
Learn more about our MSE Career Development Online Course, which includes more industry-specific information and advice.
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Join our Discord community! You can meet other passionate materials scientists and engineers from around the world, discuss the latest breakthroughs in MSE, share materials-related memes, and get career advice from experts in the field. 
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Check out our MSE-themed merchandise if you want to support us or simply show off your love of materials science!
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For shorter segments and full video podcasts, subscribe to our channel on YouTube. For bloopers, audiograms, and interesting materials science articles, follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Feel free to message us on our social media platforms if you have any feedback or recommendations for future episodes, or email us directly at itsamaterialworldpodcast@gmail.com. Finally, reach out to David Yeh and Punith Upadhya on LinkedIn if you'd like to chat about the latest breakthroughs in MSE!
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Disclaimer: Any opinions expressed by either guests or hosts in this show are their own, and do not represent the opinions of the companies or organizations for which they are affiliated.
 
#materialsscience #nanotechnology #neuromorphiccomputing #technology

🚨Are you an MSE interested in landing a semiconductor-based job? Do you want to hear how the field may develop over the next five years? Are you curious about the steps that the United States is taking to increase domestic semiconductor manufacturing capabilities?🚨This new episode type, with the title “The State of MSE,” is centered around topical, present-day events that have large implications for materials science & engineering.🚨In this episode, we welcome Dr. Ming Zhang, an expert electrical engineer with nearly 20 years of experience in the semiconductor industry. Ming was co-founder and CEO of zGlue, Inc., a startup pioneer in chiplets. He also held various engineering and strategy roles at Synopsys, Samsung Foundry, and Intel.🚨Together, we explore the definition, scope, and impact of the CHIPS and Science Act, as well as the career opportunities it brings to MSE students. Specifically, we discuss:🔹️What the CHIPS act entails for semiconductors made in the United States.🔹The new actions the CHIPS act prompts large companies and start-ups to take. 🔹️ How current semiconductor-based research will be affected by the CHIPS act. 🔹Advice for current MSE students about how to score a semiconductor-based job. 🔹And much more!We hope you enjoy the episode! And as always, let us know what topics you’d like us to cover next!#materialsscience #semiconductors #electronics #microelectronics #chips #science #chipsact🎥 YouTube Video https://lnkd.in/g6P4XFVc

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Fast-hitting chip shortages have a plethora of causes, many of which could be alleviated by drastically reducing semiconductor manufacturing prices. Current manufacturing techniques entail a repeating cycle of material deposition and the etching away of excess material, which can quickly rack up cost and energy requirements. Today’s guest is looking to flip current semiconductor manufacturing processes on its head. 
 
In today’s episode, we welcome Dr. Ahmed Busnaina, an expert in all things semiconductor. He is a long-serving professor who founded Nano OPS, Inc., a new company focusing on printed micro-and nano-electronic devices. With him, we discuss: 
 
🔹️How he tailored his career path from academia to industry to founding Nano OPS. 
🔹How he is working to improve upon current semiconductor manufacturing processes with his “bottom-up” approach.
🔹️How much smaller current semiconductors can physically get. 
🔹Advice for students that are interested in a career in semiconductors or electronics, such as classes to take, habits to build, or technologies to research. 
🔹And much more! 
 
Learn more about our MSE Career Development Online Course, which includes more industry-specific information and advice.
https://www.mseacademy.com/courses/students-tier-2
 
Join our Discord community! You can meet other passionate materials scientists and engineers from around the world, discuss the latest breakthroughs in MSE, share materials-related memes, and get career advice from experts in the field. 
https://discord.gg/49dCV3W4eN
 
Check out our MSE-themed merchandise if you want to support us or simply show off your love of materials science!
https://www.itsamaterialworldpodcast.com/shop
 
For shorter segments and full video podcasts, subscribe to our channel on YouTube. For bloopers, audiograms, and interesting materials science articles, follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Feel free to message us on our social media platforms if you have any feedback or recommendations for future episodes, or email us directly at itsamaterialworldpodcast@gmail.com. Finally, reach out to David Yeh and Punith Upadhya on LinkedIn if you'd like to chat about the latest breakthroughs in MSE!
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Disclaimer: Any opinions expressed by either guests or hosts in this show are their own, and do not represent the opinions of the companies or organizations for which they are affiliated.
 
#materialsscience #semiconductors #electronics #semiconductorchip

In today’s episode, we welcome Dr Suveen Mathaudhu,  an expert metallurgist with nearly 20 years of metals processing experience. With him, we discuss: 
 
🔹️An important material in the show is beskar, which is described as a super-strong and lightweight metal for armor or weapons. Describe the other ties that beskar has to historic real-life materials (cultural, scientific, etc.)?  
🔹️Break down how these three aspects:(1) difficulty in processing such a strong material, (2) the idea that  a pure metal is stronger than an alloy, and (3) its resistance to lightsabers & blaster bolts, could be explained using materials science.
🔹What sort of impact The Armorer character will have in both media and STEM itself?
🔹Advice for students that want to improve their ability to use pop culture to disseminate / teach materials science to diverse crowds.
🔹And much more! 

Learn more about our MSE Career Development Online Course, which includes more industry-specific information and advice.
https://www.mseacademy.com/courses/students-tier-2
 
Join our Discord community! You can meet other passionate materials scientists and engineers from around the world, discuss the latest breakthroughs in MSE, share materials-related memes, and get career advice from experts in the field. 
https://discord.gg/49dCV3W4eN
 
Check out our MSE-themed merchandise if you want to support us or simply show off your love of materials science!
https://www.itsamaterialworldpodcast.com/shop
 
For shorter segments and full video podcasts, subscribe to our channel on YouTube. For bloopers, audiograms, and interesting materials science articles, follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Feel free to message us on our social media platforms if you have any feedback or recommendations for future episodes, or email us directly at itsamaterialworldpodcast@gmail.com. Finally, reach out to David Yeh and Punith Upadhya on LinkedIn if you'd like to chat about the latest breakthroughs in MSE!
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpUXt6ui8iC5npSizlfIJ2A 
https://www.instagram.com/itsamaterialworldpodcast/ 
http://linkedin.com/company/it-s-a-material-world-podcast/ 
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Disclaimer: Any opinions expressed by either guests or hosts in this show are their own, and do not represent the opinions of the companies or organizations for which they are affiliated.
 
#materialsscience #beskar #thor #popculture #thorshammer

It’s been really fun getting the chance to interact with MSEs from around the world, so we just wanted to thank you all for listening to this podcast and joining us as we uncover the unique ways materials science makes an impact all around us. In our fifth edition of Q&A, we will answer questions like:
 
🔹️What continues to be exciting in both of your jobs? What do you most look forward to during the average work day?
🔹️How much of what you learned while obtaining your MSE degree do you apply on a daily basis at work? How much of your job uses skills you gained outside of school?
🔹What have you observed about MSE’s in more senior roles? Does higher seniority come with more science-focused work or less? 
🔹 And much more! 
 
Learn more about our MSE Career Development Online Course, which includes more industry-specific information and advice.
https://www.mseacademy.com/courses/students-tier-2
 
Join our Discord community! You can meet other passionate materials scientists and engineers from around the world, discuss the latest breakthroughs in MSE, share materials-related memes, and get career advice from experts in the field. 
https://discord.gg/49dCV3W4eN
 
Check out our MSE-themed merchandise if you want to support us or simply show off your love of materials science!
https://www.itsamaterialworldpodcast.com/shop
 
For shorter segments and full video podcasts, subscribe to our channel on YouTube. For bloopers, audiograms, and interesting materials science articles, follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Feel free to message us on our social media platforms if you have any feedback or recommendations for future episodes, or email us directly at itsamaterialworldpodcast@gmail.com. Finally, reach out to David Yeh and Punith Upadhya on LinkedIn if you'd like to chat about the latest breakthroughs in MSE!
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpUXt6ui8iC5npSizlfIJ2A 
https://www.instagram.com/itsamaterialworldpodcast/ 
http://linkedin.com/company/it-s-a-material-world-podcast/ 
https://twitter.com/ItsAMatWorldPod 
 
Disclaimer: Any opinions expressed by either guests or hosts in this show are their own, and do not represent the opinions of the companies or organizations for which they are affiliated.
#materialsscience #careeropportunity #internships #careeradvice #jobs

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VEIR’s passive evaporative cryogenic cooling delivers 20 times the cooling power per kilogram of nitrogen flow compared to mechanical subcooling. VEIR’s innovations enable reliable, cost–effective HTS transmission over very long distances through narrow rights–of–way, connecting lowest cost renewable resources to where they’re needed, when they’re needed.
 
In today’s episode, we welcome Max Luke, the Director of Policy and Regulatory Affairs at VEIR, a company focused on developing superconducting transmission power lines.  Max’s expertise is in advocacy for innovative technologies in the electric power and energy industries. With him, we discuss: 
 
🔹️How VEIR’s technology is different than current and traditional transmission lines? 
🔹️How specifically does technology help address this front versus legacy transmission line technology?
🔹VEIR transmission lines use liquid nitrogen to cool the transmission line below a certain temperature. Are there any safety implications related to the use of liquid nitrogen? 
🔹 And much more! 

Learn more about our MSE Career Development Online Course, which includes more industry-specific information and advice.
https://www.mseacademy.com/courses/students-tier-2
 
Join our Discord community! You can meet other passionate materials scientists and engineers from around the world, discuss the latest breakthroughs in MSE, share materials-related memes, and get career advice from experts in the field. 
https://discord.gg/49dCV3W4eN
 
Check out our MSE-themed merchandise if you want to support us or simply show off your love of materials science!
https://www.itsamaterialworldpodcast.com/shop
 
For shorter segments and full video podcasts, subscribe to our channel on YouTube. For bloopers, audiograms, and interesting materials science articles, follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Feel free to message us on our social media platforms if you have any feedback or recommendations for future episodes, or email us directly at itsamaterialworldpodcast@gmail.com. Finally, reach out to David Yeh and Punith Upadhya on LinkedIn if you'd like to chat about the latest breakthroughs in MSE!
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpUXt6ui8iC5npSizlfIJ2A 
https://www.instagram.com/itsamaterialworldpodcast/ 
http://linkedin.com/company/it-s-a-material-world-podcast/ 
https://twitter.com/ItsAMatWorldPod 
 
Disclaimer: Any opinions expressed by either guests or hosts in this show are their own, and do not represent the opinions of the companies or organizations for which they are affiliated.
#materialsscience #vier #technology #superconductor #transmissionline #electricity