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Chemistry For Your Life

Melissa and Jam, Bleav
Chemistry
Chemistry Education
Vitamin C
FDA
Chemical Reactions
Nutrition
Bacteria
Sweat
Intermolecular Forces
PFAS
Sourdough
X-Rays
Evaporative Cooling
Polymers
Organic Chemistry
Onion
Skin Care
Self-Tanners
Aging
Fermentation

A podcast that helps you understand the fascinating chemistry hidden in your everyday life. Have you ever wondered why onions make you cry? Or how soap gets your hands clean? What really is margarine, or why do trees change colors in the fall? Melissa is a chemist, and to answer these questions she started a podcast, called Chemistry for your life! In each episode Melissa explains the chemistry be... more

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#044 Rebroadcast

You know what we're talking about. That spectacular fizzy geyser. This week, Melissa and Jam explore what makes diet coke and mentos go crazy together. Is it love? Is it hate? Is it chemistry? Why diet coke specifically? Or more imp... more

#135 Rebroadcast

Well guess what, Melissa is a PhD Doctor now! And you know what that means? She gets to tell us more details about the research she did to get her PhD. Listen to hear what Melissa found as she dove deep into the question "Why do peo... more

What if the biggest challenge in chemistry education isn’t helping students survive—but helping them thrive? In this final bonus episode of our BCCE Community Conversation series, Melissa talks with Dr. Leyte Winfield about creating learning environm... more

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This week, Melissa and Jam travel even further down the rabbit hole of hair chemistry. How does our hair get damaged? How do we curl, straighten, and perm our hair? What's going on there at the molecular level? Let's find out!

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Recent Guests

Leyte Winfield
Community conversation leader, moderator for the BCCE series
Not specified
Episode: What if the system needs fixing instead of the students? (BCCE 2026)
Matt Mayo
Professor at University of Detroit Mercy
University of Detroit Mercy
Episode: What does neurodiversity mean for chemistry education? (BCCE 2026)
Joanne Stewart
Community Conversation Moderator, chemistry education leader
Hope College
Episode: How can chemistry teachers learn from each other? (BCCE 2026)
Diana Mason
Professor Emeritus at UNT
University of North Texas
Episode: Ask a Chemist: Is Silicone actually safe? (and other questions)
Vicente Talanquer
Community Conversation moderator
University of Arizona
Episode: How can we apply chemistry to real-world problems in the classroom? (BCCE 2026)
Ellen Yezierski
Community Conversation moderator
University of Pittsburgh? (as discussed in transcript)
Episode: Are there new, improved ways to teach chemistry? (BCCE 2026)
Resa Kelly
Moderator, chemistry education professional
Independent educator/chemistry education advocate
Episode: How could technology and A.I. change chemistry education? (BCCE 2026)
Nicki Stewart
Graduate student in forensics and chemistry education at UNT
University of North Texas
Episode: How realistic are crime shows about forensics? (with Nicki Stewart)
Arielle Vaughn
Chemistry education researcher, Professor at California State University, Channel Islands
California State University, Channel Islands
Episode: What is BCCE and why are people so excited about it? (BCCE 2026)

Hosts

Jam Robinson
Co-host, often asking questions and participating in explanations
Melissa Cullyn
Chemist by training, explains chemistry behind questions

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 763 ratings
  • Idea and comment

    How do particle accelerators work

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jdjdjsaj
    United States5 months ago
  • I like this podcast

    This podcast is informative and really cool :3 also, jszmim… bro🫩

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    I love_froggys
    United States6 months ago
  • I like this podcast

    This podcast is informative and really cool :3

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    I love_froggys
    United States7 months ago
  • Yawning

    Love the content, but the host sounds very tired and even yawns while presenting.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Ageejesse
    United States8 months ago
  • Very useful as studying material

    Love the encouraging personality of Melissa and the comical attitude of Jam. Inspiring content for both the students AND the educators!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lafinduciel
    Canada9 months ago

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People appreciate real-world, applicable science takeaways.
Listener enthusiasm is high for accessible chemistry explanations.
Criticism sometimes focuses on ad placements and episode length for some listeners.
Many listeners praise the educational value for teachers and students.

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Why do people hate organic chemistry?
Q: Why do students' attitudes toward organic chemistry matter, and how can educators address negative perceptions?
Attitudes—comprising feelings and thoughts—shape motivation and engagement; recognizing that emotions influence learning helps educators design interventions that support both cognitive mastery and emotional well-being, potentially improving persistence in OChem.
Why do people hate organic chemistry?
Q: What exactly is chemistry education research and how does it differ from traditional chemistry research?
CER focuses on how people learn and think about chemistry, using instruments like interviews and eye-tracking, and emphasizes the reliability and validity of data to understand learning processes, rather than just producing chemical compounds or reactions.
How can chemistry teachers learn from each other? (BCCE 2026)
Q: How can someone get involved with a community of practice and start a new one if there isn't one at their institution?
Lurkers are welcome to start and gradually engage; visit websites, contribute resources, and participate in broader networks to connect with others who share interests, then gradually take on leadership roles.
How can chemistry teachers learn from each other? (BCCE 2026)
Q: What are the main challenges in sustaining communities of practice, and how can educators address them?
Leadership transitions, communication of resources, and funding are the primary challenges; solutions include flexible leadership structures, open access resources, and partnering with larger organizations like ACS for continued support.
How can chemistry teachers learn from each other? (BCCE 2026)
Q: What is a community of practice, in simple terms, and why is it valuable for chemistry education?
It's a group of people who want to learn about something together, centered on a shared domain, relationships, and practices, which helps educators improve teaching with accessible resources and collaborative support.

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What is Chemistry For Your Life about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A chemistry-focused show that explains everyday science through accessible, stories-driven conversations between a chemist and a curious layperson. Topics repeatedly center on how chemistry shows up in daily life—from household products and safety to food, physics-inflected phenomena, and the chemistry of the natural world. The hosts make complex concepts tangible with everyday analogies, humor, and real-world takeaways, which has earned strong engagement from students, teachers, and general listeners who crave practical science explained clearly. A notable strength is the approachable teaching style paired with a chemistry expert who grounds explanations in real-life relevance, making it attractive for listeners seeking both education and ... more

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