Podcast appearances and mentions of Kenneth N Trueblood

Few things strike fear into the hearts of college students like the words “organic chemistry." Neil Garg, a distinguished professor and the Kenneth N. Trueblood Endowed Chair in Chemistry and Biochemistry, wants his students to get creative and enjoy learning. His undergraduate class has been one of UCLA's most popular classes, and he uses a range of innovative and out-of-the-box teaching methods to make what can be a very dry topic more fun and engaging.   Garg will respond to the question “What Is Humor?” as part of the multidisciplinary discussion series “10 Questions.” In this episode of the UCLA Arts podcast “Works In Progress,” Garg speaks about his passion for education and about using humor to get students excited about chemistry. 

Professor Garg received a B.S. in Chemistry from New York University where he did undergraduate research with Professor Marc Walters. During his undergraduate years, he spent several months in Strasbourg, France while conducting research with Professor Mir Wais Hosseini at Université Louis Pasteur as a NSF REU Fellow. Garg obtained his Ph.D. in 2005 from the California Institute of Technology under the direction of Professor Brian Stoltz. He then joined Professor Larry Overman’s research laboratory at the University of California, Irvine as an NIH Postdoctoral Scholar. Garg joined the faculty at UCLA in 2007. He was promoted to Associate Professor in 2012, and then to Full Professor in 2013. In 2018, Garg was appointed as the inaugural holder of the Kenneth N. Trueblood Endowed Chair in Chemistry and Biochemistry. Garg has served as Vice Chair for the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry (2012-2016) and currently serves as the Department Chair (2019-present). He also serves as Faculty-in-Residence in the UCLA undergraduate community. In the broader community, Garg is a popular speaker and consultant for teaching, scientific, and legal matters. Neil has received numerous awards for teaching, scholarship and research. Last year he was honored by NYU with a Distinguished Alumnus Award. Here is that NYU video honoring Neil by NYU: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ax0lzYqUOr8 And here is a link to the organic coloring book that Neil and his daughters co-authored: https://www.amazon.com/Organic-Coloring-Book-Neil-Garg/dp/0692860541

“Always assume positive intent.” - Dr. Neil Garg, PhD * * * Professor Garg (@garglab) received a B.S. in Chemistry from New York University where he did undergraduate research with Professor Marc Walters. During his undergraduate years, he spent several months in Strasbourg, France while conducting research with Professor Mir Wais Hosseini at Université Louis Pasteur as an NSF REU Fellow. Garg obtained his Ph.D. in 2005 from the California Institute of Technology under the direction of Professor Brian Stoltz. He then joined Professor Larry Overman’s research laboratory at the University of California, Irvine as an NIH Postdoctoral Scholar. Garg joined the faculty at UCLA in 2007. He was promoted to Associate Professor in 2012, and then to Full Professor in 2013.  He has served as Vice Chair for the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry (2012-2016) and currently serves as Faculty-in-Residence in the UCLA undergraduate community. In 2018, Garg was appointed as the inaugural holder of the Kenneth N. Trueblood Endowed Chair in Chemistry and Biochemistry and is the recipient of Baylor’s prestigious Cherry Award. He is the speaker of the highly popular TEDx talk titled “Challenging Your Perceptions”   Show Notes: - TEDx: Challenge Your Perceptions - Coloring Book   Sponsors:  - Octopus Outfitters: use code "YASH" to get 15% off your purchase As you all know, its officially spring, and that means it's time to get outside and finally enjoy some good weather. I’m sure some of y’all might have started seeing some hammocks around town and have thought of getting one yourself.  Maybe you've heard of ENO or some of these other companies, but paying over $100 for the hammock AND straps is just ridiculous. That’s why I want to tell you about the best hammock I’ve ever tried. It’s made from Octopus Outfitters, a company that was actually started by a college student at Baylor. They are the real deal. They make hammocks that are sturdier than ENO for HALF the price AND – here’s the kicker-  they come with all the major parts like tree straps already included so you don't have to pay extra. I don't know of any other brands that do that. Octopus is extending listeners a special offer- go to Octopusoutfitters.com and use the code "YASH" to get 15% off your purchase. - Established & Company: use code "YASH" to get 15% off your purchase Make your college experience last a lifetime. From meeting your new roommate for the first time, to your first rush event, football tailgates, and walking the stage at graduation, these are the best years of your life. At Established and Company, we’re bringing school spirit BACK through the ultimate college apparel experience. Founded in 2017 by 2 Baylor students, Established and Co. seeks to provide trendy apparel with retro flair to past, present, and future students. Visit us at establishedandcompany.com today to check out spirit-wear you can’t get at the University bookstore. Use code YASH for 15% off your entire order online. Join us and SHOW YOUR SPIRIT, at establishedandcompany.com