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"Lecture-casts"- A Lecture Series on General Chemistry

Mr. David Joshua Ferguson, MRSB MRSC

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  • Updated Apr 24, 2025
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  • Apr 24, 2025 · 18 min

    Highlights from The New Chemist's Podcast: Open Up Your Heart and You Will See: Grammy Award-Winning Jason Mraz and Environmentalist Mr. Makespeace on Music, Sustainability, and Making a Difference

    In this episode of The New Chemist’s Podcast, we’re thrilled to welcome the iconic Jason Mraz, a Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter, known for timeless hits like "I’m Yours" and "Lucky". But Jason is more than just a musician—he is a passionate environmental advocate, using his platform to raise awareness about sustainability, regenerative agriculture, and soil health. Joining him is Mr. Makespeace, an environmentalist dedicated to fostering change and protecting the planet. Together, they discuss their journeys in music and environmental activism, especially through their involvement in the Kiss the Ground movement. ️ Join David Ferguson as he, Jason, and Mr. Makespeace explore the intersection of creativity and advocacy, offering inspiring insights on how we can all contribute to a more sustainable future.

  • Apr 24, 2024 · 33 min

    Highlights from TNSPPE- Interview with Dr. Sebastian Kahf,MD- Anesthesiology Resident, UCLA

    Please note: The views of this podcast represent those of my guest(s) and I. These are not for⁠ medical advice or consultation. Please see your local state and board-certified health professional. We disclaim any loss in any way. --- Highlights from TNSPPE- Interview with Dr. Sebastian Kahf,MD- Anesthesiology Resident, UCLA --- In this interview with one of my good friends, Dr. Kahf, MD, an anesthesiology resident at University of California, Los Angeles, we discuss his career journey thus far, recalling his first appearance on \"The New Chemist Podcast\" in 2021 to now appearing on \"The New Student Pharmacist Podcast Experience\". Definitely a good interview! --- -- Biography of Dr. Kahf, MD ( UCLA Anesthesiology Resident) --- Sebastian Kahf is a first-year anesthesiology resident physician at UCLA. He went to Georgia Tech for undergrad and went to the Medical College of Georgia for his doctorate in medicine. In medical school, he conducted research in anesthesiology and presented his research in several state and national conferences as well as through publication in international-reach journals. By the end of medical school, he was selected for induction into the Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) national medical honor society. He is now completing his first year as a physician out in Los Angeles, California. In his free time, he is an avid runner, skier, DJ, and has started to get into surfing during the summer months. He hopes to pursue a career in academic anesthesiology and serve as faculty to teach future generations of medical students and residents. ---⁠ ⁠Please note: The views of this podcast represent those of my guest(s) and I. These are not for⁠ medical advice or consultation. Please see your local state and board-certified health professional. We disclaim any loss in any way.

  • Dec 15, 2023 · 16 min

    Are we exploring Potential Applications: Young\'s Double-Slit Experiment, Quantum Dot Designs, and Multi-Component Radiation Outputs?

    ️ Dive deep into the mind-bending world of quantum possibilities with our latest episode on The New Student Pharmacist\'s Podcast! We\'re breaking down big questions like \"Are we exploring Potential Applications: Young\'s Double-Slit Experiment, Quantum Dot Designs, and Multi-Component Radiation Outputs?\" Prepare to have your curiosity sparked and your mind blown! Check out the article by Ferguson in The New Chemist Academic Journal that inspired this fascinating discussion. Let\'s unravel the mysteries together! Tune in now and join the exploration into the cutting-edge realms of science and technology. ⁠Are we exploring Potential Applications: Young\'s Double-Slit Experiment, Quantum Dot Designs, and Multi-Component Radiation Outputs? · The New Chemist- Academic Journal (pubpub.org)⁠ #QuantumPhysics #SciencePodcast #NewFrontiers #StudentPharmacists #TechInnovation #CuriosityUnleashed Note: The views of the podcast represent those of my guest(s) and I.

  • Dec 12, 2023 · 7 min

    Highlights from: The New Student Pharmacist\'s Podcast- A Perspective: Exploring Multi-Factorial Aspects of Quantum Dots- Unveiling Potential Applications?

    Cite: 1. Ferguson, MRSB MRSC D. A Perspective: Exploring Multi-Factorial Aspects of Quantum Dots- Unveiling Potential Applications? The New Chemist- Academic Journal. Published online December 11, 2023. doi:10.21428/3ed95e66.5f4dd3e2 --- A Perspective- Exploring Multi-Factorial Aspects of Quantum Dots- Unveiling Potential Applications? ———————————————————————————————————————————- Introduction First, in the realm of quantum dots, the gaze has long been fixed upon their size-dependent optical properties. These nanoscopic entities exhibit intriguing behaviors, where larger uniform nanoparticles offer more space for electron waves, consequently influencing their optical characteristics. Conversely, the confinement of subatomic particles within nanoparticles leads to observable quantized effects, significantly impacting their optical manifestations. Discussion and Inquiry Second, delving into the foundational principles of quantum chemistry, we often lean on established concepts like Heisenberg\'s uncertainty principle. This principle underscores the profound influence of momentum and position on entities at the quantum scale. Size, in essence, is a mathematical expression of position across a dimension or multiple dimensions. However, what if we were to extend our analysis beyond the size-induced, and quantized-light dependent optical traits of nanoparticles? What if we were to consider their intrinsic and resultant momentum, and how this could affect their optical and temperature properties? Might such an approach engender a spectrum of radiation with tuned multi-components? Could we better understand and tune the quantized light absorption of colloidal particles through an analysis of their intrinsic and resultant momenta and how that is affect by quantized light? Could we tailor these findings to meet diverse research and clinical needs and demands? With these questions raised, this beckons us to venture beyond a conventional focus on position or size as a main parameter to adjust in pursuit of understanding quantum dot applications, phenomena, and behavior. As scientists, it may serve us well to consider the profound implications of how these nanoparticles (quantum dots), potentially adjust or change their behavior within the context of an input of quantized light, when possessing an intrinsic or resultant momentum. Reference 1. Robinson, J. The quantum dot story. Chemistry World. (https://www.chemistryworld.com/features/the-quantum-dot-story/4018219.article).

  • Oct 29, 2023 · 1 hr 14 min

    Highlights from: The New Chemist\'s Podcast - The Combined Interviews with a Great Post-Doctoral Scientist and Friend- Dr Mike Zott, PhD - Post-Doctoral Fellow at University of Pennsylvania (Pre-Advent Remix)

    In this interview we combine, with a pre-advent remix, the interviews and conversations with Dr. Mike Zott, Ph.D. , including his salient insights and highlighting his honest and successful experiences in graduate school at California Institute of Technology. --- The views on this podcast represent those of my guest(s) and I.

  • Oct 24, 2023 · 1 hr 51 min

    The New Chemist\'s Podcast- \"If Pharmaceutical Chemistry was a Fairy Tale\" + Discussion of Pharmaceutical Chemistry Basics

    In this episode, we discuss, pharmaceutical chemistry ideas, and provide a narrative framework for some conceptual explanations. -- Note: Purpose of these episodes- not at all, for advice or medical suggestions. These are aimed to provide support for peer pharmacists in training in educational and intellectually stimulating ways. Again, these are not at all for medical advice, or for medical suggestions. Please see your local state and board-certified physician, PA or NP, and pharmacist for medical advice and suggestions. -- The views in this podcast represent those of my guest(s) and I.

  • Oct 14, 2023 · 3 hr 6 min

    הפודקאסט של הכימאי החדש | The New Chemist\'s Podcast- \" The Basics of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry\" in Hebrew - \"Peace is Important. Education is Important.\"

    חיי האדם והשלום, כמו גם עיסוקים חינוכיים, קבוצת הפודקאסטים של The New Chemist משחררת פרק בנושא \"יסודות הביולוגיה והביוכימיה המולקולרית\" בעברית. --- With current events globally, and recognizing the importance of all human life and peace, as well as educational pursuits, The New Chemist\'s Podcasting Group, has worked hard on releasing an episode on \" The Basics of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry\" in Hebrew. --- Peace is important. Education is important.

  • Oct 12, 2023 · 50 min

    Highlights from The New Chemist\'s Podcast: Celebrating A Great Bahamian Servant Leader in Education - An Interview with Mr. Ricardo Deveaux, C.D., M.Sc., L.H.D. -The Deputy Permanent Secretary for the Bahamian Ministry of Education

    In this episode, we re-air the interview with a great Bahamian servant-leader and one of the recent Bahamian National Honorees at The National Honours Day, The Deputy Permanent Secretary for the Bahamian Ministry of Education, Mr. Deveaux, C.D., MSc., L.H.D., to produce an interview that is both informative, transformational and enjoyable to listen to. -- Link to Mr. Deveaux LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ricardo-p-deveaux-cd-m-sc-l-h-d-5254417/

  • Oct 7, 2023 · 45 min

    Highlights from: The New Chemist\'s Podcast- Interview with Simar Bajaj (Harvard University) - 40 Under 40 in Cancer, FPA Science Story of the Year | Journalist in The Atlantic, TIME, Washington Post, Guardian, NPR...

    In this dynamic podcast interview with Simar, a Senior at Harvard University, we discuss Simar\'s achievements in science communication, his perseverance, and the hard work required to produce good work, science communication, and good journalism. Furthermore, Simar provides insights as he is a developing and achieving young leader in the science and journalism arenas. Definitely an episode worth listening to! Here are the links to his website and LinkedIn Page: 1. Simar\'s website: https://www.simarbajaj.com/ 2. Simar\'s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simar-bajaj/

  • Sep 22, 2023 · 2 hr 57 min

    Highlights from: The New Chemist\'s Podcast- Una discusión sobre las ideas introductorias del MCAT en español | A Discussion of MCAT Introductory Ideas in Spanish

    En este episodio discutimos e presentamos ideas de MCAT en español. ¡Definitivamente un episodio que vale la pena escuchar! -- Para las traducciones al inglés, consulte los siguientes enlaces: -- Parte 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0Cf2N-72u4 Parte 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rf51G-ZtTy4 -- Tenga en cuenta que las opiniones de este podcast representan las de mis invitados y las mías. ------ In this episode we discuss and introduce MCAT ideas in Spanish. Definitely an episode, worth listening to ! -- For the English translations please see the following links: Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0Cf2N-72u4 Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rf51G-ZtTy4 -- Note the views on this podcast represent those of my guest(s) and I.

  • Sep 20, 2023 · 44 min

    Highlights from: The New Chemist\'s Podcast- Co-Hosting with University of Pennsylvania Post-Doctoral Fellow- Dr. Mike Zott, Ph.D. in Chemistry- A Discussion of Grad School, Olefins, Ozonides, and Syn-Dihydroxylation

    In this episode, both Dr. Zott (Mike) and I discuss the paper on \"Capturing primary ozonides for a syn-dihydroxylation of olefins\" published in Nature Chemistry , and we discuss what worked well for us in graduate school, complemented to our success as students, and the strategies and people who are supporting our progress to date. This is definitely an episode worth listening to, as we discuss chemistry ideas, and strategies for successful transitions in graduate school and relative tips for managing workloads. -- Dr. Mike Zott\'s LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-zott/ -- Feel free to follow Mr. David Joshua Ferguson, MS ( The New Chemist) on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-joshua-f-458b97aa/ --- Note: The views on this podcast represent those of my guest (s) and I. Not intended to serve as professional consultation or medical advice or information, please consult the relevant professionals in the medical fields or consultant roles. Only intended for educational and intellectually engaging purposes.

  • Sep 18, 2023 · 1 hr 6 min

    Célébration de >1 561 articles et >400 000 citations -Les réalisations d\'un leader et d\'un mentor professionnel- Dr. Robert Langer, Sc.D. (Professeur du MIT Institute) - Partie 1

    Dans cet épisode, nous discutons de certains articles du Dr Robert Langer (~ 1 561 articles) basés sur des fourchettes par centaines, en années et par ordre croissant. Grâce à l\'utilisation d\'outils logiciels, de Google Scholar et d\'autres ressources, cette revue audio a été composée. -- Lien vers le Dr Robert Langer, Sc.D. Profil Google Scholar de : https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=5HX--AYAAAAJ -- Pour célébrer le travail accompli par le Dr Langer et ses réalisations en matière d\'administration de médicaments. Une liste reprenant certaines de ses citations a été utilisée, à savoir 1561 (mille cinq cent soixante et une) citations. Si vous souhaitez trouver les citations dont nous discuterons, vous pouvez utiliser Google Scholar, dresser une liste de ses citations où il est répertorié comme auteur, les classer par années, puis en utilisant le thème, vous pouvez trouver les articles pertinents pour le sujet. thèmes qui seront abordés dans cet épisode. Certainement un épisode à écouter ! Les références incluent : Google Scholar ; De nombreux articles ; (OpenAI, 2023)

  • Aug 13, 2023 · 2 hr 58 min

    W języku angielskim i polskim| The New Chemist\'s Podcast- Organic Chemistry Fundamentals in English and Polish | Podstawy chemii organicznej w języku angielskim i polskim

    English: Remember, You can do it. You can make it. You can achieve it. You are a leader and you can and will make a positive difference in your community. Don\'t give up, we are rooting and cheering for you ! -- Polish: Pamiętaj: możesz to zrobić. Możesz to zrobić. Możesz to osiągnąć. Jesteś liderem i możesz i zrobisz pozytywną zmianę w swojej społeczności. Nie poddawaj się, trzymamy kciuki i kibicujemy! -- English: In this episode we present organic chemistry fundamentals in English and Polish. -- Polish: W tym odcinku przedstawiamy podstawy chemii organicznej w języku angielskim i polskim. -- Note: Educational Purposes Only. - Uwaga: wyłącznie do celów edukacyjnych. -- Introduction: Excerpt from Beethoven\'s 5th Symphony ( Open Source)

  • Aug 9, 2023 · 3 hr 4 min

    Em inglês e português | Remembering a Keystone Moment in Graduate School- Highlights from IU-Bloomington as an ACS Bridge Fellow and GEM Fellow | In English and Portuguese

    Português: Neste episódio, reflito sobre um momento fundamental na pós-graduação, durante o qual trabalhei em minha tese de pós-graduação centrada na importância de um fosfolipídio (cardiolipina) em doenças neurodegenerativas e no potencial desse lipídio usando lipidômica para ajudar em pesquisas futuras esforços. --- As informações contidas neste episódio são produto do trabalho exclusivo de David Ferguson e não devem ser reproduzidas, copiadas ou distribuídas sem o consentimento expresso por escrito de David Joshua Ferguson. --- English: In this episode, I reflect on a keystone moment in graduate school, within which I worked on my graduate thesis that was centered around the significance of a phospholipid (cardiolipin) in neurodegenerative diseases, and the potential of that lipid using lipidomics to help further research endeavours. --- The information contained within this episode is the exclusive work product of David Ferguson and is not to be reproduced, copied or distributed without the expressed written consent of David Joshua Ferguson. ---

  • Aug 9, 2023 · 2 hr 31 min

    Highlights from: The New Chemist\'s Podcast- Organic Chemistry Fundamentals in English and Greek| The New Chemist\'s Podcast- Organic Chemistry Fundamentals στα Αγγλικά και Ελληνικά

    In this episode we present organic chemistry fundamentals in English and Greek. -- Σε αυτό το επεισόδιο παρουσιάζουμε τις βασικές αρχές της οργανικής χημείας στα αγγλικά και στα ελληνικά. -- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Aug 8, 2023 · 2 hr 53 min

    En ingles y español| Remembering a Keystone Moment in Graduate School- Highlights from IU-Bloomington as an ACS Bridge Fellow and GEM Fellow |In English and Spanish

    --- English: In this episode, I reflect on a keystone moment in graduate school, within which I worked on my graduate thesis that was centered around the significance of a phospholipid (cardiolipin) in neurodegenerative diseases, and the potential of that lipid using lipidomics to help further research endeavours. --- The information contained within this episode is the exclusive work product of David Ferguson and is not to be reproduced, copied or distributed without the expressed written consent of David Joshua Ferguson. --- Español: En este episodio, reflexiono sobre un momento clave en la escuela de posgrado, dentro del cual trabajé en mi tesis de posgrado que se centró en la importancia de un fosfolípido (cardiolipina) en enfermedades neurodegenerativas, y el potencial de ese lípido usando lipidómica para ayudar a futuras investigaciones. esfuerzos --- La información contenida en este episodio es producto del trabajo exclusivo de David Ferguson y no debe reproducirse, copiarse ni distribuirse sin el consentimiento expreso por escrito de David Joshua Ferguson.

  • Aug 5, 2023 · 2 hr 51 min

    In inglese e italiano| Remembering a Keystone Moment in Graduate School- Highlights from IU-Bloomington as an ACS Bridge Fellow and GEM Fellow | In English and Italian

    Italiano: In questo episodio, rifletto su un momento chiave della scuola di specializzazione, all\'interno del quale ho lavorato alla mia tesi di laurea incentrata sul significato di un fosfolipide (cardiolipina) nelle malattie neurodegenerative e sul potenziale di quel lipide utilizzando la lipidomica per aiutare ulteriori ricerche sforzi. --- Le informazioni contenute in questo episodio sono il prodotto del lavoro esclusivo di David Ferguson e non devono essere riprodotte, copiate o distribuite senza l\'espresso consenso scritto di David Joshua Ferguson. --- English: In this episode, I reflect on a keystone moment in graduate school, within which I worked on my graduate thesis that was centered around the significance of a phospholipid (cardiolipin) in neurodegenerative diseases, and the potential of that lipid using lipidomics to help further research endeavours. --- The information contained within this episode is the exclusive work product of David Ferguson and is not to be reproduced, copied or distributed without the expressed written consent of David Joshua Ferguson. ---