Materialism: A Materials Science Podcast

In this podcast, Taylor and Andrew investigate the past, present, and future of materials science and engineering. Topic areas ranging from cutting edge materials technology, the history of different materials, the commercialization of new materials, and exciting advances in processing and characterization are all covered in detail. Our episodes include things like the unlikely discovery of superglue or teflon, the fascinating backstories about modern biomaterials like dialysis filters, and updates on new technologies including wearable electronics, next generation batteries, and nanomaterials. In short, we hope to help listeners understand the critical role that materials have played in society and even glimpse into what the future may hold for new materials.
My new favorite podcast
Feb 3
This show provides a perfect medium for learning materials science. It provides a level of simplicity for both broad and specific ideas in a way that is understandable, but also covers a lot of branching topics that add so much to the overall subject of each episode. Your enthusiasm and storytelling make the subject fun, memorable, and easier to learn, and this podcast has been a massive resource for that.
Yes
Jan 14
More of this content please! Love it. Thank you
Very Cool!
12/07/2024
I stumbled onto this looking for science info on resin use in municipal pipe respiration. Very cool topics! I’m an alumnus of Univ of Utah (Chemical Engineering), so that’s a fun connection. I spent time in theory and operation of nuclear power on navy submarine and got introduced to MSE learning about plant materials selection based on irradiation, hi pressure/temp, etc. I definitely will listen to this regularly!
Great deep dives, good hosts
11/23/2024
Love the genuine and funny deep dives into serious science like this. Makes me want to be a materials science nerd
powerful brain nutrients
09/23/2024
Excellent wide-ranging well-researched materials science topics.
Fantastic Resource!
07/25/2024
I am typically a Spotify listener, but this podcast is so wonderful that I came here to leave a review! I am both an MSEN student and campus tour guide. Whenever I run into incoming freshman engineering students or high school student who love the question “Why?”, this podcast is my first recommendation for learning about the field. It has been so helpful in learning even more about the field beyond lectures and has even helped me prepare more for my undergrad research. Thank you so much for this wonderful podcast!
The reason I am on podcast
05/24/2023
Whether you're a seasoned materials scientist, a student, or simply someone with a passing interest in the field, the Materialism Podcast has something to offer. The hosts' enthusiasm is contagious, and their expert insights provide a unique perspective that few other podcasts can match.
Terrific. For scientists and non-scientists alike.
02/18/2023
Materialism has an unmatched breadth of topics, combined with superb technical depth and intriguing examples of real-world applications and manufacturing processes. Also, the hosts are fun to listen to. Keep it up!
Helpful
12/22/2022
These guys are changing what it means to learn chemistry. I was a physics major studying physics and didn’t really care much for chemistry just math. After listening to the show and learning about what it means to develop materials and how they influence the world has change my views and now I’m essentially a material scientist at a tech company where we make PVD coatings. The materialism podcast is opening up the doors to the field and making it more valuable. Once they get better guests on that have truly made a huge difference in society like Elon musk or something this podcast can explode.
Learning materials made easier
10/24/2022
I’ve listened to 10+ episodes and have learned a lot about material science,,, this podcast is easy to digest and well produced,,, for engineers with little training in materials, like myself, I feel a lot more confident approaching the subject after listening to Taylor and Andrew
About
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- CreatorTaylor Sparks and Andrew Falkowski
- Years Active2019 - 2025
- Episodes104
- RatingClean
- Copyright© Copyright 2019
- Show Website
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