Did you know that lasers have more uses than as a unique toy for your cat? On this week's podcast episode, Roxanne and Claris interview Dr. Scott Cushing, an assistant professor at Caltech who specializes in research with lasers and their uses. Dr. Cushing talks about how to make a tabletop chemical instrument, being a professor, and the importance of mental health in all professions. Dr. Cushing's enthusiasm for lasers will leave you wanting to learn more. We hope you enjoy! About us: ChemTalk is a small student-led and ad-free non-profit working to become the top chemistry education platform in the country. Please support us by following our social media channels, sharing our content, and donating if possible. You can access our website at https://chemistrytalk.org for videos, articles, and tutorials on general, organic, and biochemistry. We also have a VERY cool interactive periodic table, articles about the elements and their properties, and experiment demos. You can access all of our social media cha
