Janet Macdonald

Chemistry professor who likes to make really tiny rocks (a.k.a. nanocrystals). Mom of three, adventurer, keeper of chickens, and craft-a-ma-saurus. She/hers.

[Janet Macdonald @JanetResearch]

Does anyone have a favorite voice to text software that can handle scientific terms or learn them?
My right hand is going to be out of action for quite a few months and my computer keeps thinking that iron pyrite is iron pirates and a million other annoyances.

[Janet Macdonald @JanetResearch]

Struggling to write the introduction to your paper? I suggest you write it like a fairy tale! https://t.co/0gA3HUibBp

[Vanderbilt Chemistry @VanderbiltChem]

The Department of Chemistry at Vanderbilt University invites applications for a TT Asst. Prof. in Bioinorganic Chemistry. Oct 15th, 2024, priority date. Join us in Nashville: https://t.co/hOjPr5qUvC #facultychemjobs

[Janet Macdonald @JanetResearch]

It is such an honor to be elected to the AAASFellows. I explained to my parents it as the "Cool Scientists Club" and it is a treat to be among many greats.
Much thanks is owed the wonderful mentors, students and colleagues I have worked with over the years.

[AAAS @aaas]

AAAS is thrilled to announce our 2023 #AAASFellows! “This year’s class embodies scientific excellence, fosters trust in science throughout the communities they serve, and leads the next generation of scientists,” said AAAS CEO @sudipsparikh. Read more: https://t.co/k6XwOmKF9q

[Janet Macdonald @JanetResearch]

BEST RAFFLE WIN EVER. One of my freshman from last fall's writing course put my name in a faculty raffle, since he wasn't allowed to put in his own. I had no clue until I won! The fact that a student thought of me makes the prize so much sweeter! Thanks Joey! #givingday @vuartsci

[Janet Macdonald @JanetResearch]

@KamatlabND @ChemMater I'd be so afraid that the angry note would somehow not get shredded and end up in the hands of my enemies.

[Janet Macdonald @JanetResearch]

Here is my latest editorial with @ChemMater on the "Rituals of Rejection" I do my best to tell the truth, but have a little laugh at the same time.
https://t.co/7a7VHKdG3n

[Janet Macdonald @JanetResearch]

@AmandaAFrick Oh dear. I'm sorry. Today you mourn. Tomorrow you are going to rock it.

[Janet Macdonald @JanetResearch]

Thanks to
@LilacAmirav
, Zeger Hens at
@NanoUGent
, @brandicossairt,
@SaraSkrabalak
and Narayan Pradhan
@npiacs
for their help!

[Janet Macdonald @JanetResearch]

I’m leading @VanderbiltChem in learning CPR and AED. I’m getting older and I’ve got to make sure there are enough people around to save my butt!

[Janet Macdonald @JanetResearch]

Sure, @RaySchaak we'll write a "little" perspective on phase control for your new journal. 165 references and 18 pages later, it is more like our group's Magnum Opus. And it is open access for all to read, right after you finish War and Peace!
https://t.co/KHs1oQLwUP

[Janet Macdonald @JanetResearch]

I am considering resurrecting a 200 level "Nanochemistry" course that hasn't been taught for years. Anyone have a syllabus for a similar level course they'd let me see?

[Janet Macdonald @JanetResearch]

@FindlaterGroup @VanderbiltChem @VanderbiltVinse Snort.

[Janet Macdonald @JanetResearch]

Getting this TOC image (and Figure 2) published will go down as one of my greatest achievements. The science is pretty darn cool too.
@VanderbiltChem
@VanderbiltVinse
https://t.co/vqhCmwIALZ

[Janet Macdonald @JanetResearch]

@JimPfaendtner I stressed about this some years ago and asked a big fancy chemistry prof and @JBuriak simply looked at me and said "Janet, just make cool s%*&." I've lived by that philosophy ever sense.

[Janet Macdonald @JanetResearch]

I going and I'd love to see you there!
Registration for the Horizons symposium closes 28 August.
- Opportunities to connect with @MaterHoriz and @nanoscale-rsc
- Two days in Berlin with the #MaterialsScience community
Don’t miss out: https://t.co/qBpTWs4SWU

[Janet Macdonald @JanetResearch]

Anyone else hear @brian_korgel on NPR tonight? My kids didn’t believe me when I said I knew that guy.

[Janet Macdonald @JanetResearch]

@MIMClab @almost_chemist It was clever. I was impressed.

[Janet Macdonald @JanetResearch]

Perks of being an editor for @nanoscale_rsc? Swanky tea to share at group meeting.

[Janet Macdonald @JanetResearch]

@BrutcheyGroup @J_A_C_S Ooooh! Sweet!