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.

Top articles include a new “Pathways in Spectroscopy” episode, an interview with Christina Ryder about assessing collagen in archaeological bone, and a look at how hyperspectral satellite imaging can be used in detecting and analyzing methane emissions.

A recent study used a multi-technique analytical approach to characterize the 2021 Tiglit meteorite, revealing unexpected mineral phases that point to a more complex history of shock events and post-fall alteration.

In the second part of our interview with José Miguel Hernández Hierro, an associate professor at the Universidad de Sevilla, he discusses the scalability challenges in this work, touching upon variables such as raw material variability, extraction efficiency, and storage stability.

What is the impact of portable spectroscopy on archaeology? Christina Ryder, a postdoctoral researcher at Texas A&M University, addresses this question in this interview.

What is the issue with percent nitrogen analysis when analyzing collagen in archaeological bone? Christina Macie Ryder, a postdoctoral researcher at Texas A&M University, explains the main problem.

Can grape pomace be a plant-based alternative to help improve wine stability and sensor quality? José Miguel Hernández-Hierro, who is an associate professor at the Universidad de Sevilla, explains why it might.

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Brian Smith offers a review of the C-H stretching and bending vibrations of methyl and methylene groups and then discusses how to use infrared spectroscopy to determine some of the branch points found in alkanes.

Researchers have found that LIBS spectroscopy models trained on compressed rock pellets produce inaccurate compositional readings when applied to fine-grained loose powders, raising concerns for planetary missions analyzing Martian soils.

Explore how hyperspectral satellites are studying greenhouse gases, such as methane, in the environment.

Studying archaeological bone is important to learning more about the historical biological record that artifacts alone cannot tell us. Christina Ryder, a postdoctoral researcher at Texas A&M University, explains how to obtain the best collagen signals when studying archaeological bones.

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.

Top articles include an overview of the Artemis II mission, an interview with Christina Ryder about assessing collagen in archaeological bone, and a look at the importance of postdoctoral research.

What predictive modeling strategy works best for radiocarbon dating? According to Christina Macie Ryder, a postdoctoral researcher at Texas A&M University, random forest (RF) models perform better than other modeling strategies such as partial least squares regression (PLSR).

Over the past two years, molecular spectroscopy has undergone a marked transformation from a predominantly laboratory-based analytical approach into a field-deployable, data-rich forensic toolkit. This evolution has been driven by three converging trends: (i) advances in vibrational spectroscopic instrumentation (Fourier transform infrared [FT-IR], Raman, and near-infrared [NIR], (ii) the integration of chemometrics and machine learning for extracting actionable information from complex spectra, and (iii) the emergence of portable and miniaturized devices suitable for in situ analysis. The ten papers reviewed here collectively demonstrate how spectroscopy is now addressing some of the most persistent challenges in forensic science—such as time since deposition (TSD), post-mortem interval (PMI), trace evidence discrimination, and rapid drug identification—while maintaining evidentiary integrity through non-destructive analysis. Importantly, these works also reflect a shift toward interpretability, validation, and legal defensibility, which are essential for courtroom acceptance.

Why is near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy a more useful technique when studying archaeological bone? According to Christina Macie Ryder, a postdoctoral researcher at Texas A&M University, it comes down to the penetration depth.

Abstract submissions are open through April 15 as conference expands scope to include molecular methods.

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.

Metrohm's new i-Raman Platform is designed for both researchers and industry professionals alike. This Q&A overview provides the necessary information users would want to know.

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is set to have its first crewed lunar mission since 1972, barring any setbacks.

In this interview clip, Brian R. Strohmeier, who is serving as the President of Pittcon for 2027, discusses what he is seeing from the current job market for spectroscopists.

In this interview clip, Brian R. Strohmeier, who is serving as the President of Pittcon for 2027, discusses what social events are being planned for the conference.

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 interview clip, Brian R. Strohmeier, who is serving as the President of Pittcon for 2027, reacts to Pittcon’s return to Pittsburgh in 2027.

Top articles include insight into the job responsibilities and expectations of an analytical laboratory manager, an interview about scanning ion-conductance microscopy (SICM), and an overview of how vibrational spectroscopy can track Type 2 diabetes.

In this Q&A overview, we provide an inside look at how mass spectrometry (MS) and spectroscopy is helping us to learn more about the cosmos.