2 20 MSMSE Seminar: Grad Student Short Talks

Описание: From the White House to the "Human Battery," our graduate students are taking complex materials science out of the lab and onto the stage. 🎤✨

In this special edition of our seminar series, five MSMSE graduate students deliver "TED Talk" style presentations, breaking down their cutting-edge research into fast-paced, engaging stories. Watch as they explore the future of energy, biotechnology, and national security.
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The Lineup
Kincaid Graff (Electrochemical Energy Materials Lab)
Title: "A Salt and Battery: The Pursuit of a Na-Ion Positive Electrode that Beats the Competition"
The Gist: Why sodium might be the key to breaking our dependence on lithium and how we can make Na-ion batteries perform better than ever. 🔋🧂 (Winner: Most Unforgettable Performance)

John Martin (Magnetic Materials Lab)
Title: "Why the White House Cares About Magnets"
The Gist: Exploring the critical role magnets play in national security and the global economy, and why they've become a top priority for domestic policy. 🧲🏛️

Nico Yensen (Advanced Materials Lab)
Title: "Future Nuclear Fuels: Synthesis and Characterization"
The Gist: A look at how we design and test the fuels that will power the next generation of safe, efficient nuclear reactors. ⚛️🔬

Miranda Nelson (Advanced Nanomaterials & Manufacturing Lab)
Title: "Printing Life"
The Gist: Moving beyond plastic and metal—how bioprinting is evolving from single tissues to complex organ systems, and the challenge of printing life, cell by cell. 🖨️🧫

Ajay Pratap (Advanced Nanomaterials & Manufacturing Lab)
Title: "The Human Battery: Bringing 'Frankenstein' into the 21st Century"
The Gist: Merging biology with electronics to harvest energy from the human body itself. It’s not science fiction—it’s the next frontier of wearable tech. ⚡️🧟‍♂️

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Timestamps
00:00 – Intro: Grad Student Short Talks
01:59 – Kincaid Graff: A Salt and Battery: The Pursuit of a Na-Ion Positive Electrode that Beats the Competition
11:40 – John Martin: Why the White House Cares About Magnets
23:38 – Nico Yensen: Future Nuclear Fuels
32:40– Miranda Nelson: Printing Life
41:50 – Ajay Pratap: The Human Battery: Bringing 'Frankenstein' into the 21st Century
52:25 – Q&A, Voting & Closing Remarks
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