EP: 27 | Taylor Sparks | Materialism

Hello everyone! Welcome to another episode of the Swell Pod.

Today, we've got an absolute rockstar joining us, and let me tell you, this guy knows a thing or two about crushing it in the world of science. Dr. Taylor Sparks, associate professor and Director of the Materials Characterization Lab at the University of Utah, PhD in applied physics from Harvard University, and the host of the popular YouTube channel and podcast Materialism.

But that's not all, he is also an avid canyoneer and loves to spend time in southern Utah with his four kids. We're going to dive into his thoughts about accidental discovery, embracing the unknown, and how machine learning can help reduce trial and error in new materials discovery.

You won't believe some of the stories he has to tell. Trust us, you don't want to miss this one. So sit back, relax, and let's get human and nerdy at the same time!