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| How I Animate 3D Molecules in Blender (Step by Step) | 18 Mar 2025 | 00:28:17 | |
How could I quickly animate 3D molecules using free tools? 🤔 Who is this for?Chemistry educators, researchers, and mentors.✨ Join a community of scholars dedicated to making an impact through science; click here: https://www.cuvettecollective.org/📋 What is it about?Animating Dehydration Synthesis of Maltose in 3D using Blender and PyMOL: In this episode, Dr. Rosa demonstrates how to animate the dehydration synthesis of Maltose in 3D using Blender, PyMOL, and an add-on called Atomic Blender. Starting with downloading PyMOL and Blender, Dr. Rosa walks through preparing reactants, importing them into Blender, setting up the animation, and rendering the final product. Key steps include validating the configurations of beta-D-glucopyranose, cleaning up duplicates in Blender, and highlighting atoms involved in the reaction. Dr. Rosa also covers setting up the world background and rendering the animation frame by frame. The episode promises valuable insights for any scientist interested in molecular animations.⌚️ Helpful Time Stamps & Resources00:00 Intro 00:29 Downloading Software 01:23 About Me 01:36 Animation Steps 02:00 Step 1: Sourcing from PyMOL 04:56 Hire us to animate! 05:06 Step 2: Import to Blender 09:12 Highlighting Atoms 12:05 Step 3: Animating in Blender 23:56 Step 4: World Background 25:44 Step 5: Rendering the Animation👩🏽💻 Blog post: www.cuvettecollective.org/molecularanimation/🎙️ Who is the host?Dr. Rosa promotes equity in science education, challenging traditional norms and oppressive systems. She leads several organizations focused on empowering diverse educators and driving systemic improvements. Through these organizations, she aims to foster a community of supportive educators who will transform science education and research. Professional Network: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessarosaphd/ Personal Content: https://www.tiktok.com/@vanessalearns🙌🏽 How can I help the podcast?If you found this content helpful, please subscribe! If you're already subscribed, leave a like or a comment. | |||
| 5 Qualities of Effective STEM Mentors with Dr. Juana Mendenhall & her mentees | 05 Mar 2025 | 00:25:09 | |
What makes for an exceptional mentor in STEM? In today's episode of the CURIOUS Scientists Video Podcast, we interview Dr. Juana Mendenhall and her students to discover five qualities of exceptional STEM mentorship from the perspectives of both the mentor and the mentee. 👕 Order your "Grace & Breaks" t-shirt here. 🤔 Who is this for? Leaders in STEM who are responsible for mentoring the next generation of academic researchers. 📋 What is it about? In this episode of the CURIOUS Scientist podcast, Dr. Juana Mendenhall, Vice Provost of Academic Innovation and Learning at Morehouse College, and her mentees share their insights into effective STEM mentorship. ⌚️ Time Stamps 00:00 Preview 01:28 Introduction 02:00 Bidirectional Mentorship 05:33 Scientific Identity 12:04 Adaptive Mentorship 14:42 Research Literacy 18:26 Time Management 📣 Speakers
🔬 Sponsor This episode was sponsored by the NSF-Funded Center for Chemical Innovation, the Center for Molecularly Optimized Networks, or MONET, as part of its broader impact on higher education and professional development. MONET's overarching goal is to advance the field of polymer science through innovative research while actively engaging and inspiring the public. 🎞️ Editor A special thank you to Rafael Fernanz, founder of Cinematic Memories, for editing the introduction of today's episode! 📄 Resources
🎙️ Who is the host? Vanessa Rosa, Ph.D., founded Cuvette Collective to partner with scientists in bridging the gap between academic research and societal impact. A leading voice in transforming how researchers demonstrate, measure, and amplify their societal impact, Dr. Rosa combines chemistry, graphic design, animation, and statistics expertise to innovate science communication solutions collaboratively. 🙌🏽 How can I help the podcast? Level 1: 🧪 If you found this content helpful, please subscribe! Level 2: 🧬 If you're already subscribed, leave a like or a comment. Level 3: ⭐️ If you’ve already done that (and are super incredible), you can: Click here to become a monthly Benefactor 🌎 of Cuvette Empowered, an IRS-approved 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization providing grants to scientists with limited resources to broaden their impact. 🌎 Learn more about Cuvette Collective: ✨ Join a community of scholars dedicated to making an impact through science (https://www.cuvettecollective.org). 🎼 Music Licenses: MB0160UJUMLXQQS MB01WIWIXZJMVOK | |||
| Experts Discuss 9 CRUCIAL Questions to Succeed in Undergraduate Research | 05 Dec 2024 | 00:24:37 | |
How can we help our undergraduates receive UREs (Undergraduate Research Experiences) across the U.S. and ensure they submit competitive applications? 🤔 Who is this for? Undergraduate Students and their mentors. 📋 What is it about? In this episode, we:
⌚️ Helpful Time Stamps 00:00 Nine Ways to Succeed In Undergraduate Research 01:32 REUs v. Internships 03:39 Can Seniors Apply? 04:52 Previous experience required? 06:56 Time Commitment 07:59 Compensation and Benefits 09:08 Selecting Opportunities 11:26 Common Application Questions 13:22 A Competitive Application 17:09 The Strongest Applications 22:49 Final Thoughts and Encouragement 📣 Speakers
📄 Helpful Resources 👩🏽💻 Blog post: https://www.cuvettecollective.org/ure
🎙️ Who is the host? Dr. Rosa promotes equity in science education, challenging traditional norms and oppressive systems. She aims to foster a community of supportive educators who will transform science education and research.
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| Be Heard! Effectively Framing Research with Dr. Adri Corrales | 23 Oct 2024 | 00:36:03 | |
How can we effectively communicate equity-centered research in STEM? ✨ Join a community of scholars dedicated to making an impact through science; click here: https://www.cuvettecollective.org/ 🤔 Who is this for? In this episode of CURIOUS Scientists, Dr. Adri Corrales joins the discussion to share her insights on the complexities of navigating power dynamics and effective framing in STEM education. 📋 What is it about? The conversation covers adaptive strategies for different audiences and balances between innovative and empathetic communication styles. Highlighting challenges in the peer review process, the necessity of clear and accessible presentation, and overcoming traditional academic publishing hurdles, the episode provides practical advice for academics aiming to make their research impactful and accessible. Topics such as the hidden curriculum, visual aids, and engaging social media content emphasize a paradigm shift in academic communication to benefit educators and support educational reforms. ⌚️ Helpful Time Stamps & Resources 00:00 Opener 00:41 Intro 01:08 Storytime: Framing a Conference Talk 06:34 Questions to Ask when Framing Research 10:34 A Framework for Framing 11:48 Effective vs. Ineffective Framing 12:50 Applying the Framing Framework 16:23 A Critical Perspective on Framing 17:50 "Success" as a Researcher 21:01 Framing for Research vs Practice 22:08 Challenges in Academic Writing 27:04 What Academia could learn from Social Media 31:40 What we want to learn about framing 34:40 Should Empathy have no place in Research? 35:45 Outro TEDx video by Dr. Nat Kendall-Taylor: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8wol2nGSpY Study defining interdependence: "the idea that everyone in the province has a stake in addressing addiction." https://www.frameworksinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/AddictionValuesPaper.pdf?ref=cuvettecollective.org 👩🏽💻 Blog post: https://www.cuvettecollective.org/framing/ 🎙️ Who are the hosts? Dr. Adri Corrales: Dr. Corrales' background is in chemist education research with a focus on equity and inclusion in science education, as well as expertise in qualitative research methods and critical theory. Professional Network: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriana-corrales-6a3280124 Dr. Vanessa Rosa: Dr. Rosa promotes equity in science education, challenging traditional norms and oppressive systems. She leads several organizations focused on empowering diverse educators and driving systemic improvements. Through these organizations, she aims to foster a community of supportive educators who will transform science education and research. Professional Network: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessarosaphd/ Personal Content: https://www.tiktok.com/@vanessalearns 💃🏽 What can I do about this issue? Use clear and accessible language to communicate research findings Provide concrete examples and practical solutions for educators Consider your intended audience when framing messages Ensure your framing aligns with your values and beliefs 🙌🏽 How can I help the podcast? If you found this content helpful, please subscribe! If you're already subscribed, leave a like or a comment. | |||