In the second part of our interview with Brandon Boor of Purdue University, he discusses how his team controls experimental variables during cleaning experiments in order to obtain interpretable data.

In the first part of a multi-part Q&A, Brandon Boor, the Dr. Margery E. Hoffman Associate Professor in the Lyles School of Civil and Construction Engineering at Purdue University, describes the instrumentation and methodology behind measuring nanoparticle size distributions at the nanocluster scale (1–3 nm) and outlines the technical challenges of acquiring reliable, real-time data at these dimensions.

In this “Tutorial Tuesday” clip, we explore one of the spectroscopic techniques that are used to characterize polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs).

What are the main risks of leaving a corporate job and going into business for yourself?

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

Trust and understanding are the two key principles to keep in mind when advising trade commissions in the food science industry.

This video clip addresses the current skills gaps that are being seen in the food industry.

What is the one thing scientists often struggle with that holds them back in their careers? According to Kantha Shelke, Principal of Corvus Blue LLC and Senior Lecturer at Johns Hopkins University, scientists need to translate science into a language that resonates with non-scientific audiences.