Part 2: Close Up Radio Welcomes Back Author and Professor Emeritus of Chemistry Dr. William Lester

About this episode

Dr. William Lester, a Professor Emeritus of Chemistry, discusses his career and contributions to the scientific community.

William A. Lester, Jr., PhD, is Professor Emeritus of Chemistry at the University of California, Berkeley, and the former director of the National Resource for Computation in Chemistry. He is also the author of numerous influential scientific papers and continues to engage with the scientific community, colleagues and family in Berkeley, California

People in this episode

Guest: William A. Lester, Jr.

Topics covered

• chemistry
• science
• education
• academic career
• research

Keywords

• chemistry
• scientific papers
• University of California
• research
• academic

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: University of California, Berkeley, National Resource for Computation in Chemistry

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