Mind Over Molecules
by Julia Coppo
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October Monthly Musings: College Apps, Senior Year, and the End of…
October Monthly Musings: College Apps, Senior Year, and the End of…
About this podcast
Hey!! I'm Julia, the host of Mind Over Molecules, a STEM podcast where science, curiosity, and a little bit of chaos come together! In each episode, we dive into the coolest things happening in science and technology, chat with STEM professionals and researchers from around the world, and get the inside scoop on what it’s really like to work in STEM. You’ll also hear plenty about my own life, adventures, and experiences as a student, so stay tuned for all the tea!
Episodes
- October Monthly Musings: College Apps, Senior Year, and the End of Life as We Know It · 25 min · Episode 12Send us Fan Mail Hello guys! I'm starting a new series called Monthly Musings where I get to have an unedited chat with you guys about things going on in my life as an ambitious…
- The Secret Lives of Lemurs: Duke University's Lemur Center · 32 min · Episode 11Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Mind Over Molecules, we’re stepping into the fascinating world of lemurs with Sara Sorraia from the Duke Lemur Center. We’ll explore what…
- My Story as an Amateur Researcher: Science Fairs, Journal Publications, and Tears ;) · 40 min · Episode 10Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we get real. I reflect on the journey that led to the publication of my research paper in the Journal of High School Science. I also talk about…
- Cells, Confidence, and Cambridge: A Conversation with Clara Figueras · 33 min · Episode 9Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Mind Over Molecules, I sit down with Clara Figueras, a PhD researcher at the University of Cambridge whose work focuses on cell signaling and…
- The Engineer's Journey: Spaceflight and STEM with Former NASA Astronaut Terry Hart · 29 min · Episode 8Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Mind Over Molecules, I sit down with Professor Terry J. Hart—a former United States Air Force pilot, NASA astronaut, and current professor of…
- The Biology Behind the Battle: Understanding Cancer · 30 min · Episode 7Send us Fan Mail Cancer. It’s a word we all know, but few of us truly understand. Unlike viruses or bacteria, cancer doesn’t come from the outside; it’s a disease of self, where…
- Inside Modern Medical Innovation: A Conversation with Stryker Associate Project Manager John Hess · 25 min · Episode 6Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Mind Over Molecules, I sit down with John Hess, an Associate Project Manager working in the medical technology field. Behind every device used…
- AlphaFold and the Blueprint of Life · 20 min · Episode 5Send us Fan Mail For years, one major question haunted biology: how do proteins fold? These tiny molecular machines run every part of life, from memory to immunity, but their…
- Lab-Made Aliens? (Mirror Life Explained) · 8 min · Episode 4Send us Fan Mail What if life had evolved backwards? In this episode, we explore the frontier of mirror life, a version of biology built from molecules that are the exact…
- Medicine’s Jell-O Revolution!! · 18 min · Season 1 Episode 3Send us Fan Mail Squishy, soft, and mostly made of water, hydrogels don’t sound like cutting-edge science, but beneath the jelly-like surface lies a powerful tool that’s changing…
- High School 101: Growth, Grit, and Gaining Clarity · 37 min · Season 1 Episode 2Send us Fan Mail Everyone talks about your GPA, test scores, and college apps—and while all of these things are essential, there is not enough focus on you. Who you’re becoming…
- Welcome to Mind Over Molecules 🔬🩵🧬 · 2 min · Season 1 Episode 1Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Mind Over Molecules! In this introductory episode, I’m going to be sharing with you what this podcast is all about — from introducing some of the…
