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Let's Talk Chemistry- a science podcast by ChemTalk

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  • Episode 65: Dr. Frank Leibfarth on Upcycling Plastic Waste and Tackling Forever Chemicals

    January 9, 2026 · 48 min

    Dr. Frank Leibfarth is the 2025 Blavatnik National Awards for Young Scientists Laureate in Chemical Sciences, recognized for his work in upcycling plastics and removing “forever chemicals” (PFAS) from water. In this episode of Let’s Talk…

  • Episode 64: Dr. David Julian McClements on Food Science

    December 17, 2025 · 20 min

    On the surface, food science may sound simple. But once you dive deeper, you’ll discover a world of innovation, challenges, and incredible scientists behind the food you find on grocery store shelves. On this exciting episode of Let’s Talk…

  • Episode 63: Dr. Aaron Burton on What Meteorites Can Teach Us About Life

    November 11, 2025 · 25 min

    How did life start on Earth and could life exist elsewhere? On this exciting episode of Let’s Talk Chemistry edited by David Alvia, hosts Erin Suh, Elizabeth Li, and Aanya Santosh discuss our interview with Dr. Aaron Burton, a Program…

  • Episode 62: Dr. Bruce McCord on the Chemistry behind Crime Scene Investigations

    October 26, 2025 · 26 min

    Often in crime shows and movies, we usually skip to the result of forensic testing. But have you ever wondered how investigators get those results? On this exciting episode of Let’s Talk Chemistry edited by Presley Vu, hosts Amber Bakkum…

  • Episode 61: Dr. Lance Wells on Glycobiology

    October 6, 2025 · 24 min

    The term “glycobiology” may be unfamiliar to many students, as it is an undertaught but extremely important field that is linked to nearly every facet of cellular biology. Glycobiology is the study of carbohydrates, also known as glycans…

  • Episode 60: Dr. Jonathan Sessler on Cancer Therapy and Texaphyrins

    September 22, 2025 · 29 min

    Dr. Jonathan Sessler, Professor of Chemistry at The University of Texas at Austin, is no stranger to taking an active role in directing his own path. Being a three-time Hodgkin's Lymphoma cancer survivor, Dr. Sessler’s battle with cancer…

  • Episode 59: Dr. Paul Chirik on Modern Alchemy

    September 5, 2025 · 18 min

    Dr. Paul Chirik, the Edwards S. Sanford Professor of Chemistry and the Chair of the Department of Chemistry at Princeton University, researches something he calls “modern alchemy.” As many of the world's most effective chemical catalysts…

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About the show

ChemTalk (chemistrytalk.org) is a brand-new non-profit, whose mission is to make chemistry more fun, easier to learn, and more accessible to people around the world - in the safest manner possible and also to be perceived in a more positive way. On our podcast, we interview chemists, scientists, and educators from across the globe who show the many career paths that involve chemistry, and how a love for chemistry can manifest itself in many unique ways.