Bloomberg Businessweek Cal Tech Professor on the Value of a Chemistry
Oct 29, 2024
Hosea Nelson, a chemistry professor at Caltech, advocates for transformative educational approaches in organic chemistry, emphasizing engagement rather than exclusion. He discusses connecting theoretical concepts to real-world applications and the role of chemistry in medicine. Matt Olson, Chief Innovation Officer at Burns & McDonnell, shares insights on leveraging enterprise AI to boost productivity in infrastructure development. The conversation highlights the urgency for innovative methods in both education and technology to adapt to new challenges.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Redefining Organic Chemistry Education
01:41 • 11min
Career Pathways in Chemistry
12:28 • 3min
Fungi and Future Pandemics
15:48 • 8min
Understanding Financial Decision-Making Biases
23:38 • 3min
AI Impact on Infrastructure and Energy Challenges
26:19 • 7min
Navigating Power Grid Challenges and the Importance of Early Therapy
33:15 • 3min