Chain Reaction by ACS

← Chain Reaction by ACS25 Jun · 29 min

Mentoring Across Generations: Chemistry is Everyone, Episode 2

Mentoring Across Generations: Chemistry is Everyone, Episode 225 Jun29 min

ACS president Rigoberto Hernandez invites colleagues to speak about mentorship, communication, and the human side of science. One of Rigoberto’s former students, Ashley Ringer McDonald, talks about the power of multi-directional mentorship and the importance of nurturing growth and confidence in students. Michelle Francl and Rigoberto discuss the evolving role of theoretical chemistry, the need to balance basic and applied research, and the importance of communicating science in accessible, e...