Mechanochemistry, writing, and making changes with Dr. Jennifer Lasser

About this episode

Dr. Jennifer Lasser discusses her career and research in chemistry, focusing on complex materials and the role of spectroscopy.

In this episode of The Rad Lab Podcast , we sit down with Dr. Jennifer Laaser from the University of Minnesota for a wide-ranging conversation about her career path, professional experiences, and their current research. During our conversation, Jennifer shares her journey into chemistry, how she built her research program, and what excites her most about studying complex materials at the molecular level. We also discuss the role of modern spectroscopy in answering challenging questions in materials chemistry, as well as the collaborative and interdisciplinary nature of research in this space. The conversation also touches on mentorship, career development, and advice for students and early-career professionals navigating paths in academia and research. It’s an engaging discussion about the people behind the work and the many ways universities contribute to advancing knowledge and supporting the next generation of scholars. Check out the work mentioned in this podcast below: https://pubs.acs.org/doi/full/10.1021/acs.macromol.4c02626 https://pubs.acs.org/doi/full/10.1021/acs.macromol.2c02475

People in this episode

Host: Dr. David Dan

Guest: Dr. Jennifer Lasser

Topics covered

• mechanochemistry
• research
• spectroscopy
• materials chemistry
• mentorship
• career development

Keywords

• mechanochemistry
• spectroscopy
• materials chemistry
• mentorship
• career advice

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: University of Minnesota

Books & works: 10.1021/acs.macromol.4c02626, 10.1021/acs.macromol.2c02475