How could I quickly animate 3D molecules using free tools? 🤔 Who is this for? Chemistry educators, researchers, and mentors. ✨ Join a community of scholars dedicated to making an impact through science; click here: https://www.cuvettecollective.org/ 📋 What is it about? Animating Dehydration Synthesis of Maltose in 3D using Blender and PyMOL: In this episode, Dr. Rosa demonstrates how to animate the dehydration synthesis of Maltose in 3D using Blender, PyMOL, and an add-on called Atomic Blender. Starting with downloading PyMOL and Blender, Dr. Rosa walks through preparing reactants, importing them into Blender, setting up the animation, and rendering the final product. Key steps include validating the configurations of beta-D-glucopyranose, cleaning up duplicates in Blender, and highlighting atoms involved in the reaction. Dr. Rosa also covers setting up the world background and rendering the animation frame by frame. The episode promises valuable insights for any scientist interested in molecular animations. ⌚️ Helpful Time Stamps & Resources 00:00 Intro 00:29 Downloading Software 01:23 About Me 01:36 Animation Steps 02:00 Step 1: Sourcing from PyMOL 04:56 Hire us to animate! 05:06 Step 2: Import to Blender 09:12 Highlighting Atoms 12:05 Step 3: Animating in Blender 23:56 Step 4: World Background 25:44 Step 5: Rendering the Animation 👩🏽‍💻 Blog post: www.cuvettecollective.org/molecularanimation/ 🎙️ Who is the host? Dr. Rosa promotes equity in science education, challenging traditional norms and oppressive systems. She leads several organizations focused on empowering diverse educators and driving systemic improvements. Through these organizations, she aims to foster a community of supportive educators who will transform science education and research. Professional Network: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessarosaphd/ Personal Content: https://www.tiktok.com/@vanessalearns 🙌🏽 How can I help the podcast? If you found this content helpful, please subscribe! If you're already subscribed, leave a like or a comment.

What makes for an exceptional mentor in STEM? In today's episode of the CURIOUS Scientists Video Podcast, we interview Dr. Juana Mendenhall and her students to discover five qualities of exceptional STEM mentorship from the perspectives of both the mentor and the mentee. 👕 Order your "Grace & Breaks" t-shirt here: https://curious-22.creator-spring.com. 🤔 Who is this for? Leaders in STEM who are responsible for mentoring the next generation of academic researchers. 📋 What is it about? In this episode of the CURIOUS Scientist podcast, Dr. Juana Mendenhall, Vice Provost of Academic Innovation and Learning at Morehouse College, and her mentees share their insights into effective STEM mentorship. ⌚️ Time Stamps 00:00 Preview 01:28 Introduction 02:00 Bidirectional Mentorship 05:33 Scientific Identity 12:04 Adaptive Mentorship 14:42 Research Literacy 18:26 Time Management 📣 Speakers 1. Juana Mendenhall, Ph.D. | Vice Provost, Walter E. Massey Professor at Morehouse College and Senior Investigator with the Center of Molecularly Optimized Networks (https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmendenhall/). 2. Isaiah Frazier | Biology Major on Pre-Med Track, McNair Scholar, Phi-Delta Epsilon Member, & Howard Thurmond Honors Program Participant (https://www.linkedin.com/in/isaiah-frazier-888772263/). 3. Khari Rivers | Undergraduate Student at Morehouse College in Applied Physics & Aerospace Engineering (https://www.linkedin.com/in/khari-rivers/). 4. Vanessa Rosa, Ph.D. | Director of Broader Impacts, NSF Center for Chemical Innovation (CCI): The Chemistry of Molecularly Optimized Networks (https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessarosaphd/). 🔬 Sponsor This episode was sponsored by the NSF-Funded Center for Chemical Innovation, the Center for Molecularly Optimized Networks, or MONET (https://www.monetcci.org), as part of its broader impact on higher education and professional development. MONET's overarching goal is to advance the field of polymer science through innovative research while actively engaging and inspiring the public. 🎞️ Editor A special thank you to Rafael Fernanz (https://www.instagram.com/mrfernanz), founder of Cinematic Memories (https://www.cinematicmemories.us/), for editing the introduction of today's episode! 📄 Resources 1. A new way to treat worn knee cartilage; surgery optional with Dr. Juana Mendenhall at TEDxPeachtree: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdwz2lKJStU 2. Soft Skills for STEM by Dr. Juana Mendenhall: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ukvQNSyOpC8&t=1s 3. Dr. Mendenhall speaking at the Platform Summit (2015): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NU0Nq-Qrno 🎙️ Who is the host? Vanessa Rosa, Ph.D., founded Cuvette Collective to partner with scientists in bridging the gap between academic research and societal impact. A leading voice in transforming how researchers demonstrate, measure, and amplify their societal impact, Dr. Rosa combines chemistry, graphic design, animation, and statistics expertise to innovate science communication solutions collaboratively. Connect Professionally: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessarosaphd/ Connect Personally: https://www.instagram.com/vanessarosaphd/ 🙌🏽 How can I help the podcast? Level 1: 🧪 If you found this content helpful, please subscribe! Level 2: 🧬 If you're already subscribed, leave a like or a comment. Level 3: ⭐️ If you’ve already done that (and are super incredible), you can: Click here (https://www.cuvettecollective.org/#/portal/signup) to become a monthly Benefactor 🌎 of Cuvette Empowered, an IRS-approved 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization providing grants to scientists with limited resources to broaden their impact. 🌎 Learn more about Cuvette Collective: ✨ Join a community of scholars dedicated to making an impact through science (https://www.cuvettecollective.org). 🎼 Music Licenses: MB0160UJUMLXQQS MB01WIWIXZJMVOK

💡How can we help our undergraduates receive UREs (Undergraduate Research Experiences) across the U.S. and ensure they submit competitive applications? 🤔 Who is this for? Undergraduate Students and their mentors. 📋 What is it about? In this episode, we: 1. Explore the key differences and unique benefits of REUs, including hands-on mentorship from professors, the thrill of discovering the unknown, and the joy of applying classroom knowledge to real-world research. 2. Learn practical tips on enhancing your REU applications, understand eligibility criteria, and discover the importance of personalized applications. 3. Find out how REUs can pave your way to graduate school and provide a well-rounded research experience, including funded travel and housing. Don't miss this opportunity to explore different paths and hear real-life experiences from our panelists! Don't miss this opportunity to explore different paths and hear real-life experiences from our panelists! ⌚️ Helpful Time Stamps 00:00 Nine Ways to Succeed In Undergraduate Research 01:32 REUs v. Internships 03:39 Can Seniors Apply? 04:52 Previous experience required? 06:56 Time Commitment 07:59 Compensation and Benefits 09:08 Selecting Opportunities 11:26 Common Application Questions 13:22 A Competitive Application 17:09 The Strongest Applications 22:49 Final Thoughts and Encouragement 📣 Speakers 1. [Kylia Butler](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylia-butler-02022826b/) | GMU Public Health Junior and Student Host 2. [Xia Parkes](https://www.linkedin.com/in/xia-parkes-176252273/) | GMU Biology Junior and Student Host 3. [Brandon Speed](https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-a-speed/) | Doctoral Candidate and President of GMU NOBCChE 4. [Marissa E. Yáñez, Ph.D.](https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissayanez/) | Chief Diversity Officer, UC Berkeley College of Chemistry 5. [Ashley Wallace, Ph.D.](https://www.linkedin.com/in/wallaceashley/) | Associate Director of Diversity and Student Engagement, University of Pennsylvania Laboratory for Research on the Structure of Matter 6. [Jennifer Poo, M.A.](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-poo/) | Education, Outreach, and Diversity Manager, NSF Center for Chemical Innovation (CCI): Genetically Encoded Materials 7. [Mike Schwartz, Ph.D.](https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-schwartz-wisc/) | Managing Director, NSF Center for Chemical Innovation (CCI): Sustainable Nanotechnology 8. [Vanessa Rosa, Ph.D.](https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessarosaphd/) | Director of Broader Impacts, NSF Center for Chemical Innovation (CCI): The Chemistry of Molecularly Optimized Networks 📄 Helpful Resources - 👩🏽‍💻 Show notes: https://www.cuvettecollective.org/ure - [NOBCChE](https://nobcche.org/) - [Aspiring Scientists Summer Internship Program (ASSIP)](https://science.gmu.edu/assip) - [Inaugural SURD fellows](https://chemistry.berkeley.edu/news/inaugural-surd-fellows-leading-minds-next-generation) - [Summer Undergraduate Research Diversity Program (SURD)](https://chemistry.berkeley.edu/dei/programs/surd) - [Summer Research Programs & Scholarships in STEM (Undergrad level)](https://www.pathwaystoscience.org/Undergrads.aspx) - [Search REU Sites](https://new.nsf.gov/funding/initiatives/reu/search) - [Summer Research Early Identification Program](https://theleadershipalliance.org/summer-research-early-identification-program) - [Penn VPSE](https://vpse.upenn.edu/penn-pipeline-programs/undergraduate-programs/) - [Applying to Summer Undergraduate Research Programs](https://gem-net.net/applying-to-summer-research-programs/) - [Undergrad — NSF CCINSF CCI](https://www.nsfcci.org/undergrad) - [Raychelle - Burks](https://ccas.nd.edu/people/raychelle-burks/) - [Cuvette Collective](https://www.cuvettecollective.org/) - [CURIOUS Scientists](https://www.cuvettecollective.org/tag/podcast/) 🌎 Learn more about Cuvette Collective: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZwDEh7ZpjA 🎙️ Who is the host? Dr. Rosa promotes equity in science education, challenging traditional norms and oppressive systems. She leads several organizations focused on empowering diverse educators and driving systemic improvements. Through these organizations, she aims to foster a community of supportive educators who will transform science education and research. Professional Network: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessarosaphd/ Personal Content: https://www.tiktok.com/@vanessalearns 🙌🏽 How can I help the podcast? Level 1: 🧪 If you found this content helpful, please subscribe! Level 2: 🧬 If you're already subscribed, leave a like or a comment. Level 3: ⭐️ If you’ve already done that (and are super incredible), you can: - Become a monthly Benefactor 🌎 of Cuvette Empowered LTD, an IRS-approved 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization providing grants to scientists with limited resources: https://www.cuvettecollective.org/#/portal/signup - Tip the Producers 💸 https://cuvettecollective.org/#/portal/support

How can we effectively communicate equity-centered research in STEM? ✨ Join a community dedicated to making an impact through science; click here: https://www.cuvettecollective.org/#/portal/signup 🤔 Who is this for? This podcast episode is for anyone passionate about advancing equity in STEM education and research, including: - STEM educators and researchers looking to effectively communicate equity-centered findings - Science communicators seeking strategies to frame research narratives for diverse audiences - Policymakers and education administrators aiming to interpret and apply equity-centered research - Graduate students in STEM fields interested in developing inclusive communication skills early in their careers Whether you work in academia, research institutions, or science communication, Dr. Adri Corrales offers valuable insights on framing research that resonates with stakeholders and promotes equitable practices in STEM. 📋 What is it about? In this episode of CURIOUS Scientists, Dr. Adri Corrales joins the discussion to share their insights on the complexities of navigating power dynamics and effective framing in STEM education. The conversation covers adaptive strategies for different audiences and balances between innovative and empathetic communication styles: - Highlighting challenges in the peer review process, the necessity of clear and accessible presentation, and overcoming traditional academic publishing hurdles, the episode provides practical advice for academics aiming to make their research impactful and accessible. - Topics such as the hidden curriculum, visual aids, and engaging social media content emphasize a paradigm shift in academic communication to benefit educators and support educational reforms. ⌚️ Helpful Time Stamps & Resources 00:00 Opener 00:41 Intro 01:08 Storytime: Framing a Conference Talk 06:34 Questions to Ask When Framing Research 10:34 A Framework for Framing 11:48 Effective vs. Ineffective Framing 12:50 Applying the Framing Framework 16:23 A Critical Perspective on Framing 17:50 "Success" as a Researcher 21:01 Framing for Research vs Practice 22:08 Challenges in Academic Writing 27:04 What Academia could learn from Social Media 31:40 What we want to learn about framing 34:40 Should Empathy have no place in Research? 35:45 Outro 🎥 TEDx video by Dr. Nat Kendall-Taylor: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8wol2nGSpY 📄 Study defining interdependence: "the idea that everyone in the province has a stake in addressing addiction." https://www.frameworksinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/AddictionValuesPaper.pdf?ref=cuvettecollective.org 👩🏽‍💻 Blog post: https://www.cuvettecollective.org/framing/ 🌎 Learn more about Cuvette Collective: https://youtube.com/shorts/aZwDEh7ZpjA?feature=share 🎙️ Who are the hosts? Dr. Adri Corrales: Dr. Corrales' background is in chemist education research with a focus on equity and inclusion in science education, as well as expertise in qualitative research methods and critical theory. Professional Network: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriana-corrales-6a3280124 Dr. Vanessa Rosa: Dr. Rosa promotes equity in science education, challenging traditional norms and oppressive systems. She leads several organizations focused on empowering diverse educators and driving systemic improvements. Through these organizations, she aims to foster a community of supportive educators who will transform science education and research. Professional Network: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessarosaphd/ Personal Content: https://www.tiktok.com/@vanessalearns 💃🏽 What can I do? - Use clear and accessible language to communicate research findings - Provide concrete examples and practical solutions for educators - Consider your intended audience when framing messages - Ensure your framing aligns with your values and beliefs 🙌🏽 How can I help? 1️⃣ If you found this content helpful, please leave a review on: - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/curious-scientists/id1775750787 - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/618jstj2wALPdp80LvWWUR?si=d13f27c5c2ba44a8 2️⃣ If you've already left a review, enjoy more content here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmeVF8iefWlvf_oJocj3kxIQTmyGNfHA7&si=Q7RMDc8DC2PbL7Gv 3️⃣ To support under-resourced scientists in making an impact, donate to our nonprofit: https://www.cuvettecollective.org/#/portal/signup.

What COULD academic publishing BE if the incentives aligned with the desired outcome (science advancement)? ✨ Join a community dedicated to making an impact through science; click here: https://www.cuvettecollective.org/#/portal/signup 🤔 Who is this for? This content would be most helpful to scholars and researchers who publish their work in academic journals and are frustrated with the barriers it imposes on impacting their field. 📋 What is it about? In the final installment of our trilogy on academic publishing, we discuss the future of academic publishing: 1. Where it's gone wrong, 2. How to address it, and 3. What scholars can do while we wait for these changes to become the norm. ⌚️ Helpful Time Stamps & Resources 00:00 - Intro 00:37 - The roots of toxic academic publishing 03:18 - Supplanting ethical publishing practices 05:34 - How will we pay for publishing reform? 11:11 - What can we do while reform becomes the norm? 📄 Demystifying academic publishing: A Researcher's guide to ethical journals: https://www.thecuvette.org/pub/zy5kna35 (⬅️ the infographic). 👩🏽‍💻 Blog post: https://www.cuvettecollective.org/rethinking-academic-publishing/ 🌎 Learn more about Cuvette Collective: https://youtube.com/shorts/aZwDEh7ZpjA?feature=share 🎙️ Who is the host? Dr. Rosa promotes equity in science education, challenging traditional norms and oppressive systems. She leads several organizations focused on empowering diverse educators and driving systemic improvements. Through these organizations, she aims to foster a community of supportive educators who will transform science education and research. Professional Network: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessarosaphd/ Personal Content: https://www.tiktok.com/@vanessalearns 💃🏽 What can I do? Support alternatives to traditional academic publishers that don't paywall the work, charge authors to publish, subsume their intellectual property rights, or obscure the selection and peer review processes. Here are some examples: Science Education Research: https://www.thecuvette.org Pre-Print Reviews: https://prereview.org Directory of Open Access Journals: https://doaj.org 🙌🏽 How can I help the podcast? If you found this content helpful, please subscribe! If you're already subscribed, leave a like or a comment.

Why do researchers publish their research? ✨ Join a community dedicated to making an impact through science; click here: https://www.cuvettecollective.org/#/portal/signup 🤔 Who is this for? This content would be most helpful to those who write and research academic journals. 📋 What is it about? 1. The exploitative nature of academic publishing, 2. The role of prestige in perpetuating the system, and 3. The impacts on stakeholders and scientific progress. ⌚️ Helpful Time Stamps & Resources 00:00 - Intro 01:21 - Why Taxpayers Support Exploitative Publishing 02:31 - Government Resistance to Reform 03:49 - Why Researchers and Universities Perpetuate the System 06:39 - The Root of the Problem: Prestige and Perceived Quality 07:56 - Impacts on Stakeholders and Scientific Progress 09:52 - Hopes to Align Incentives with Science Advancement 📄 Demystifying academic publishing: A Researcher's guide to ethical journals: https://www.thecuvette.org/pub/zy5kna35 (⬅️ the infographic). 👩🏽‍💻 Blog post: www.cuvettecollective.org/academics-and-the-prestige-trap/ 🌎 Learn more about Cuvette Collective: https://youtube.com/shorts/aZwDEh7ZpjA?feature=share 🎙️ Who is the host? Dr. Rosa promotes equity in science education, challenging traditional norms and oppressive systems. She leads several organizations focused on empowering diverse educators and driving systemic improvements. Through these organizations, she aims to foster a community of supportive educators who will transform science education and research. Professional Network: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessarosaphd/ Personal Content: https://www.tiktok.com/@vanessalearns 💃🏽 What can I do? What do you think about the suggestions for resisting the academic publishing system from within and without academia? Comment and let us know! 🙌🏽 How can I help? If you found this content helpful, please subscribe! If you're already subscribed, leave a like or a comment.

How do publishers make money from scientists' research? ✨ Join a community dedicated to making an impact through science; click here: https://www.cuvettecollective.org/#/portal/signup 🤔 Who is this for? This content would be most helpful to those who write and research academic journals. 📋 What is it about? 1. The extractive business model of traditional academic publishing, 2. The lack of compensation for authors and 3. The high cost of journal subscriptions. ⌚️ Helpful Time Stamps & Resources 00:00 - Intro 00:42 - Disclaimer 01:08 - Business Model Overview 02:16 - Example: Café 03:32 - Academic Publishing Model 04:30 - An Extractive Model 05:30 - Conclusion 👩🏽‍💻 Blog post: www.cuvettecollective.org/an-extractive-business/ 🌎 Learn more about Cuvette Collective: https://youtube.com/shorts/aZwDEh7ZpjA?feature=share 🎙️ Who is the host? Dr. Rosa promotes equity in science education, challenging traditional norms and oppressive systems. She leads several organizations focused on empowering diverse educators and driving systemic improvements. Through these organizations, she aims to foster a community of supportive educators who will transform science education and research. Professional Network: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessarosaphd/ Personal Content: https://www.tiktok.com/@vanessalearns 💃🏽 What can I do? Can you think of other business models that are as extractive and unsustainable as academic publishing? Why do we, as researchers, continue to use extortive publishers to disseminate our work? Comment and let us know! 🙌🏽 How can I help? If you found this content helpful, please subscribe! If you're already subscribed, leave a like or a comment.

How does who you are impact your research? ✨ Join a community dedicated to making an impact through science; click here: https://www.cuvettecollective.org/#/portal/signup 🤔 Who is this for? This content would be most helpful to researchers seeking to understand how they impact their research and content on positionality or other reflexive practices. 📋 What is it about? 1. What positionality is, 2. The controversy surrounding positionality in research, and 3. How to write an effective positionality statement. ⌚️ Helpful Time Stamps & Resources 00:00 - Intro 00:22 - Storytime 03:47 - What is positionality? 07:29 - The positionality controversy 13:04 - Why a researcher's credibility is their positionality 16:05 - How to write a positionality statement (10 steps) 👩🏽‍💻 Blog post: www.cuvettecollective.org/positionality-is-credibility/ 🌎 Learn more about Cuvette Collective: https://youtube.com/shorts/aZwDEh7ZpjA?feature=share 🎙️ Who is the host? Dr. Rosa promotes equity in science education, challenging traditional norms and oppressive systems. She leads several organizations focused on empowering diverse educators and driving systemic improvements. Through these organizations, she aims to foster a community of supportive educators who will transform science education and research. Professional Network: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessarosaphd/ Personal Content: https://www.tiktok.com/@vanessalearns 💃🏽 What can I do? Take a moment to reflect on how who you are impacts your work as a researcher. Feel free to comment and share your reflection with us! 🙌🏽 How can I help? If you found this content helpful, please subscribe! If you're already subscribed, leave a like or a comment.