Top articles published this week include a discussion about hands-on learning when it comes to spectroscopy curricula and a new “Focus on Quality” column on spectrometer validation.
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Will Wetzel is a Senior Editor for Spectroscopy magazine. He specializes in creating engaging, high-value content for diverse audiences. His role involves driving digital growth through KPI assessments, social media strategies, and innovative content development.
Wetzel is also a sports writer and commentator, serving as a freelance writer for several sports websites, including FanSided. He currently serves as the host, producer, and creator of “The Inside Fastball,” a LinkedIn newsletter that discusses topical issues in Major League Baseball (MLB). Outside of work, Wetzel volunteers with the Nashville Humane Association and Habitat for Humanity. His stated goal is to help build one house with Habitat for Humanity in every U.S. state.
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The suite has three configurations to help laboratories standardize workflows.
In the second episode of “Spectroscopy Around the Globe,” we will shift from Egypt to England, where we will explore how spectroscopy is helping us learn more about Stonehenge, a popular tourist attraction.
Measuring neonicotinoids in drinking water is not heavily regulated in the United States, but low-cost, rapid analytical tools are changing the conversation.
An upcoming talk at the American Chemical Society (ACS) Fall 2026 Meeting will discuss new insights into the origins of Mars’s early water.
An upcoming talk at the American Chemical Society (ACS) Fall 2026 Meeting will discuss how spectroscopy is advancing the assessment of novel psychoactive substances.
An upcoming poster session at the American Chemical Society (ACS) Fall 2026 Meeting will explore how spectroscopy can be used to identify the origin of lithium in oilfield wastewater.
Revisiting Spectroscopy’s State of the Industry poll published last year indicates the direction the field is going, and how spectroscopists can succeed in a competitive job market.
Not all universities and colleges have the equipment people use in industry, which puts students at a disadvantage compared to those who can access and use these instruments.
Top articles published this week include a new “IR Spectral Interpretation” column and a preview of the upcoming American Chemical Society (ACS) Fall 2026 Meeting.
A recent study showcased an auto-focusing laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) imaging system that uses a motor-driven focusing mirror to track surface height changes in real time, cutting signal variability on irregular surfaces and improving spectral stability more than eightfold compared to conventional static systems.
Can spectroscopy help cities manage water quality during monsoons?
An upcoming conference will review the advances in vibrational spectroscopy.
A recent Tutorial Tuesday clip explored modern oil refining operations and the role spectroscopy plays in these operations.
An upcoming oral session at the American Chemical Society (ACS) Fall 2026 meeting will explore how women in STEM can pursue entrepreneurship opportunities.
A new review in Food Physics finds that combining near-infrared spectroscopy with machine learning is transforming food quality testing across sectors like meat, dairy, and produce.
The American Chemical Society (ACS) has several keynotes planned for their upcoming Fall 2026 conference.
Researchers at the University of Agriculture Faisalabad showed that Raman spectroscopy combined with chemometric modeling (PCA and PLSR) can accurately and non-destructively quantify rosuvastatin content in pharmaceutical tablets.
Curriculum design is important in preparing students for the workforce. This “Pathways in Spectroscopy” clip explores the areas of spectroscopy that need to be represented more in university curriculums.
Top articles published this week include a review article on X-ray techniques and a new “Pathways in Spectroscopy” episode that discusses an approach to teaching students about spectroscopy.
In this short feature article, we explore the topics covered at the recent International Symposium on Molecular Spectroscopy (ISMS).
What was covered in our last "What's Nu" newsletter? We've got you covered! This Q&A overview addresses key topics in analytical spectroscopy, such as how spectroscopy is being used in materials science and battery analysis.
A European study of nearly 9,000 cropland soil samples found that combining visible–near-infrared (vis-NIR) spectroscopy with climate and topographic data only improves soil carbon and nitrogen prediction accuracy at spectral resolutions of 10 nanometers or finer.
Spectroscopy is playing a key role in analyzing materials in lithium-ion batteries.
The upcoming 2026 Vibrational Spectroscopy Seminar will focus on time-resolved spectroscopy and vibrational imaging, with structured mentorship component for doctoral and postdoctoral attendees.
A new artificial intelligence (AI) interpretability method developed at Zhejiang Police College was designed to improve transparency in Raman spectroscopy classification by segmenting spectral data into continuous regions and quantifying each region's contribution to model decisions.
A review of selected X-ray analysis work published on Spectroscopy Online from 2022–2026.
How does a college professor pull from their experience in government and the private sector to educate students pursuing careers in spectroscopy?
What is infrared thermography and how can it be used to help us learn more about the Giza Pyramids?
Top articles published this week include the debut episode of “Spectroscopy Around the Globe,” a new episode of “Pathways in Spectroscopy,” and more.
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