What would you do if your kitchen table came to life? But in all seriousness, what would happen if materials had life-like properties? On this week's episode of the ChemTalk podcast, hosts Nafeesa Mahmood and Olivia Lambertson interview Dr. Lauren Zarzar, an Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Materials Science, and Engineering at Pennsylvania State University. Dr. Lauren Zarzar's research focuses on material chemistry. Tune into the riveting interview to hear about how science and art overlap, the importance of creativity in research, and how we can work as a community to change the perception of chemistry. Since the interview, Dr. Zarzar has joined the ChemTalk team as an advisor. If you want to know more about Dr. Zarar, you can check out her website or Twitter, or contact her by email at [email protected].

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