Spectroscopy Interviews

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.

Is confidence just a glorified attitude adjustment? In this interview segment, Kantha Shelke, Principal of Corvus Blue LLC and Senior Lecturer at Johns Hopkins University, answers this question.

Pursuing a career outside of corporate life requires taking risks. In this interview segment, Kantha Shelke, Principal of Corvus Blue LLC and Senior Lecturer at Johns Hopkins University, details some of these risks.

Carbon plays a role in building complex organic molecules, including those found in outer space.

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

This dynamic video explores some of the latest advancements in molecular spectroscopy.

In this preview of the upcoming American Chemical Society (ACS) Fall 2026 Meeting, we sat down with Pavithraa “Pavi” Sundararajan, a postdoctoral fellow at NASA Ames Research Center, talks about her career journey and what inspired her to become an astrochemist.

In this preview of the upcoming American Chemical Society (ACS) Fall 2026 Meeting, we sat down with Pavithraa “Pavi” Sundararajan, a postdoctoral fellow at NASA Ames Research Center, to ask her about what she is looking forward to at the conference.

In this preview of the upcoming American Chemical Society (ACS) Fall 2026 Meeting, we sat down with Pavithraa “Pavi” Sundararajan, a postdoctoral fellow at NASA Ames Research Center, discusses how spectroscopic techniques have been applied in the study of nitrogen-containing polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs).

In this preview of the upcoming American Chemical Society (ACS) Fall 2026 Meeting, we sat down with Pavithraa “Pavi” Sundararajan, a postdoctoral fellow at NASA Ames Research Center, previews her upcoming talk on polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs).

What are some of the limitations of elemental selective techniques?

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?

The Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) and the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) are being used by astronomers and scientists to learn more about interstellar chemistry.

Pursuing careers in industry means young professionals need to understand what skills the job market values the most.

In a recent interview, Miguel Sanz-Novo, an Alexander von Humboldt Fellow at the Max Planck Institute for Extraterrestrial Physics, explained how simple molecules in molecular clouds evolve into increasingly complex chemical species during star formation.