The Current: Discovering Chemistry's Zeitgeist
Mr. D.J. Ferguson, MS, BCMAS, PharmD Candidate, RSci MRSB MRSCTo shape the future, you have to understand the current. This is The Current: Discovering Chemistry's Zeitgeist, the student-led show that plugs you directly into the momentum of modern science. We explore how research, leadership, and innovation are fueled by the spirit of our age. Join us for insights from influential minds like Dr. Robert Langer, Chancellor Gary May, Dean Raheem Beyah from Geor... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 323 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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Vision, Impact, and Knowledge- An Interview with Dr. Robert Langer, an Educational Debate on Cancer , and a Review of Cancer Biology
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The Current: Discovering Chemistry's Zeitgeist- Flashback to Graduate School and the Central Dogma- Visual Lecture
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A Celebration of Juneteenth with Leaders of Color in Academia, Medicine, Engineering and Athletics. Here is the complete list: Chancellor Gary May ( Chancellor of UC Davis), Dean Raheem Beyah (Dean, College of Engineering, Georgia Tech), Dr. Emery Br... more
"From BMES to the States: Excellence, Athletics, and Building Bridges Across Cultures"- A Conversation with Antonio Smith, A Longstanding Highschool Friend and Quality Control Leader
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Vision, Persistence, and Legacy – A Cinematic Conversation with a mentor- Dr. Robert Langer, MIT Institute Professor and Co-Founder of Moderna
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This curated compilation with leaders such as Dr. Etienne, and Dr. Langer, as well as early career professionals and students such as MD-PhD Student Chadwin Hanna, Dr. Ugo, Dr. Maada, and PharmD Student David Ferguson, stitches together the most reso... more
The Riemann Key: Unlocking Modern Nobel Discoveries of the Past with a 19th-Century Thesis--
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From Lab Bench to Bedside: Cardiolipin Science Saves Lives- The Significant Connection between D.J. Ferguson's Master's Thesis and Forzinity's Recent Approval
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