Pathways in Spectroscopy

What steps should one take if one wants to pursue a career studying the molecular makeup of celestial bodies?

This "Pathways in Spectroscopy" clip highlights two skills scientists need to build a successful career in forensics.

This "Pathways in Spectroscopy" episode highlights why adapting to new technologies is essential for growing a career in science.

Young spectroscopists need to know how to work with instruments and acquire the necessary scientific knowledge required in their field, but equally important are skills such as writing and communication.

Students who study archaeometry are building skills and conducting work that is similar to other disciplines.

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.

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.

How does a college professor pull from their experience in government and the private sector to educate students pursuing careers in spectroscopy?

Students may not get the internship of their dreams, but they still might be able to land a relevant internship they can leverage into a full-time job after college.

In this “Pathways in Spectroscopy” episode, Jennifer Ferguson, an Applications Manager at Renishaw, discusses what she does in her role and types of projects she gets involved in.

An upcoming “Pathways in Spectroscopy” video series with Mary Kate Donais of St. Anselm College will address the current challenges students are facing in landing internships.

What should students working in clinical research settings keep in mind?

Why is determining the function of a surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) assay important? This "Pathways in Spectroscopy" clip offers career advice for researchers in biological and clinical analysis by addressing this question.

Inductively coupled plasma–mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) is a popular atomic-based technique, and it can be used to solve some of our most pressing environmental issues.

An upcoming two-part video series on “Pathways in Spectroscopy” tackles working with surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS), offering practical advice for researchers in clinical laboratories.

Curiosity may kill the cat, but in engineering, it opens up pathways for engineers to pursue other adjacent career paths.

Accurate and precise measurements are important in analytical science, as this “Pathways in Spectroscopy” clip explains.

In this “Pathways in Spectroscopy” episode, Ayush Agarwal, a postdoctoral researcher at the Federal Institute of Materials Research and Testing in Berlin, discusses how his background in chemical engineering helped him make the adjustment to analytical spectroscopy and chemistry.

In this “Pathways in Spectroscopy” episode, Ayush Agarwal, a postdoctoral researcher at the Federal Institute of Materials Research and Testing in Berlin, talks about the transition from chemical engineering to analytical chemistry and describes what that transition was like.

In this “Pathways in Spectroscopy” episode, Brian Strohmeier, who is Pittcon’s President for the 2027 Conference, talks about his role as Pittcon president, what his main responsibilities are, and the amount of work that is required on his end when planning the 2027 show.

In this “Pathways in Spectroscopy” video segment, Saikat Banerjee, a Senior Scientist and the Analytical Lab Manager at DuPont, provides advice to aspiring analytical laboratory managers regarding the skills they need to be hired in this role.

There are numerous soft and technical skills spectroscopists need to have to serve as an analytical laboratory manager. Saikat Banerjee, who serves in this role at DuPont, explains what these skills are and why they are essential.

In an upcoming episode of “Pathways in Spectroscopy,” we sit down with Brian Strohmeier, who has had an extensive career in analytical spectroscopy, to talk about planning a large scientific conference such as Pittcon.

In this “Pathways in Spectroscopy” episode, Saikat Banerjee, Senior Scientist and Analytical Lab Manager at DuPont, discusses the important role that his postdoctoral research experience played in preparing him to be an analytical laboratory manager.

In this episode of “Pathways in Spectroscopy,” Saikat Banerjee, a Senior Scientist and the Analytical Lab Manager at DuPont, talks about his typical day to day workflow at DuPont as an analytical lab manager.

Top articles include our coverage of the Pittcon 2026 conference and a new “Pathways in Spectroscopy” episode.

In this episode of “Pathways in Spectroscopy,” Saikat Banerjee discusses his background in analytical spectroscopy.

In this episode of "Pathways in Spectroscopy," John Margeson, Product Manager at Thermo Fisher Scientific, offers advice to young graduates who want to pursue careers in industry and scientific instrumentation.