Learnings from a Journey in Science
Offered By: TEDx via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Embark on a captivating 16-minute TEDx talk that chronicles Paolomi Merchant's scientific journey from childhood to adulthood. Explore the various facets of science and the valuable lessons learned along the way. Follow Merchant's educational path from Bombay International School to Cornell University, where she earned her bachelor's degree. Discover her work at the start-up company Novomer, developing eco-friendly plastics using excess carbon dioxide. Delve into her Ph.D. research at Columbia University, focusing on the intersection of organic chemistry and neuroscience. Learn about her development of fluorescent molecules for high-resolution brain imaging, aimed at studying neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. Gain insights into the world of scientific research and innovation through Merchant's personal experiences and achievements.
Syllabus
Learnings from my journey in Science | Paolomi Merchant | TEDxElproIntlSchool
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TEDx
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