Show Summary:

In this episode, Natasha chats with Dr. Danna Freedman, a professor of chemistry at MIT in Boston, MA. They discuss her pathway to chemistry, the challenges of teaching and mentoring, and her coolest failure. You are also welcome to share the video recording of this podcast with students. The questions Natasha asks are based on submissions from Space Club elementary and middle school kids around the country.

Links from the Show:

All About Space Club

Video: Career Chat: Dr. Danna Freedman (Chemist)

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Video: Space Club: Mission to Moon

Video: Space Club: Mission to Mars

Space Colony Competition by Vivify

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About Dr. Danna Freedman

YouTube: Danna Freedman Synthetic Inorganic Chemist | 2022 MacArthur Fellow

MacArthur Foundation profile

Freedman Laboratory at MIT

Wikipedia: SQUID Magnetometer

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