MR Education Insights

In this collection, you'll find compelling interviews with educators and students who emphasize the significant benefits of early MR education. Discover how teaching MR can be straightforward and profoundly enrich students' cognitive development and analytical skills. Moreover, you'll see that delving into MR is not just educationally rewarding but also a highly enjoyable experience. Join us as we explore the fascinating world of MR and inspire the next generation of scientific thinkers.

Olivier Lafon about Expanding Access to NMR Education

Olivier Lafon is professor at the university of Lille in France and chief science officer for Lille high-field NMR facility, which is part of INFRANALYTICS infrastructure and hosts 1.2 GHz NMR spectrometer. His research aims at pushing the frontiers of solid-state NMR spectroscopy to gain unique insights into the structure-property relationships of materials used in the field of energy (battery, photovoltaic) and catalysis. For that purpose, he develops novel pulse sequences for solid-state NMR spectroscopy, notably at very high magnetic fields and for the observation of nuclei with spin I ≥ 1, called quadrupolar, which represents 75% of NMR-active isotopes. He applies them to understand how the structure and the amount of defects control several materials properties, such as ionic conductivity, catalytic activity and optoelectronic properties.

Dr. Morse on Pioneering Magnetic Resonance Education for Middle and High School Students

Dr. Morse earned his BA and PhD in Zoology from UC Davis and completed post-doctoral studies in Physical Biochemistry. He was an Assistant Professor at Wayne State University and later managed the Illinois EPR Research Center at the University of Illinois. At Illinois State University, he taught and conducted research, founding Scientific Software Services. He retired as a Full Professor in 2001 with over 50 publications. In 2009, he founded the Steppingstone Magnetic Resonance Training (SMART) Center, which trains middle and high school students in magnetic resonance research. The program enables students to pursue their own research ideas, often leading to presentations at the Rocky Mountain Conference on Magnetic Resonance.

Discover the Journey of Pranav Gopalakrishnan: From Early Education to Medical School

Join Pranav Gopalakrishnan, a third-year medical student at Wayne State University, as he reflects on his educational journey and the pivotal role of Dr. Reef Philip Morse. Learn how early exposure to advanced technologies like EPR and NMR at the “SMART Center” shaped his academic mindset. Dive into Pranav’s experiences with hands-on learning, the importance of embracing mistakes, and the value of a foundational understanding of scientific processes. This insightful interview highlights the impact of passionate teaching and early research opportunities on a future medical professional.