Javier Vela
@javiervela.bsky.social
Inorganic & materials chemist. Veracruzano 🌴⛰️🌶️ turned prairie dweller 🦬🌽🌪️. I care about family, education, people, and the environment. Views & opinions my own.
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Javier Vela
@javiervela.bsky.social
· Nov 6
Alkali Triel Chalcogenide Nanocrystals: A Molecular Reactivity Approach to Ternary Phase Selectivity
Alkali-metal based materials are promising building blocks for energy conversion and storage technologies. Here, we use a molecular reactivity-based, solution-phase approach to selectively synthesize ...
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The 2026 Green and Sustainable Chemistry Summer School will be held July 11–18 in Burlington, Vermont. Applications are open now through Dec. 15. cen.acs.org/acs-news/pro... #chemsky
ACS Green Chemistry Summer School opens 2026 applications
The program, held in Vermont, introduces students to green chemistry topics
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December 5, 2025 at 9:24 AM
The 2026 Green and Sustainable Chemistry Summer School will be held July 11–18 in Burlington, Vermont. Applications are open now through Dec. 15. cen.acs.org/acs-news/pro... #chemsky
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Iowa State Dept of Molecular Biology is hiring for biomolecular solution NMR facility staff #NMRchat #Chemjobs #Chemsky
(I am NOT the hiring manager for this position, but I will refer any questions you have to the appropriate person.) isu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/IowaStateJob...
(I am NOT the hiring manager for this position, but I will refer any questions you have to the appropriate person.) isu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/IowaStateJob...
Biomolecular NMR Facility Manager
Position Title: Biomolecular NMR Facility Manager Job Group: Professional & Scientific Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of related experience Preferred Qualifications...
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December 5, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Iowa State Dept of Molecular Biology is hiring for biomolecular solution NMR facility staff #NMRchat #Chemjobs #Chemsky
(I am NOT the hiring manager for this position, but I will refer any questions you have to the appropriate person.) isu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/IowaStateJob...
(I am NOT the hiring manager for this position, but I will refer any questions you have to the appropriate person.) isu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/IowaStateJob...
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The latest edition of #PeriodicGraphics by @compoundchem.com explores the smelly chemicals in skunk spray and how to get rid of the stink. cen.acs.org/biological-c...
#chemsky 🧪
#chemsky 🧪
November 14, 2025 at 8:15 PM
The latest edition of #PeriodicGraphics by @compoundchem.com explores the smelly chemicals in skunk spray and how to get rid of the stink. cen.acs.org/biological-c...
#chemsky 🧪
#chemsky 🧪
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Creative destruction is part of progress. We no longer have telephone operators, but calls are now cheaper and faster.
My @morningjoe-msnbc.bsky.social Chart
My @morningjoe-msnbc.bsky.social Chart
November 13, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Creative destruction is part of progress. We no longer have telephone operators, but calls are now cheaper and faster.
My @morningjoe-msnbc.bsky.social Chart
My @morningjoe-msnbc.bsky.social Chart
Aurora should be nice and bright tonight #northernlights
November 12, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Aurora should be nice and bright tonight #northernlights
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Despite long-term global efforts to curb it, mercury use is on the rise worldwide, according to data from the United Nations Minamata Convention on Mercury. cen.acs.org/environment/... #chemsky 🧪
Mercury use is on the rise despite a UN push for phaseout
Parties to the UN Minamata Convention on Mercury met this week to discuss illegal trade, gold-mining pollution, and other challenges
cen.acs.org
November 8, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Despite long-term global efforts to curb it, mercury use is on the rise worldwide, according to data from the United Nations Minamata Convention on Mercury. cen.acs.org/environment/... #chemsky 🧪
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My quote of the day
As I reflect on my life, I recognize that our greatest achievements often arise from our most profound struggles. Embrace challenges and view failures as opportunities for growth. It is through these trials that we learn, adapt, and ultimately succeed.
Marie Curie
As I reflect on my life, I recognize that our greatest achievements often arise from our most profound struggles. Embrace challenges and view failures as opportunities for growth. It is through these trials that we learn, adapt, and ultimately succeed.
Marie Curie
November 7, 2025 at 10:57 AM
My quote of the day
As I reflect on my life, I recognize that our greatest achievements often arise from our most profound struggles. Embrace challenges and view failures as opportunities for growth. It is through these trials that we learn, adapt, and ultimately succeed.
Marie Curie
As I reflect on my life, I recognize that our greatest achievements often arise from our most profound struggles. Embrace challenges and view failures as opportunities for growth. It is through these trials that we learn, adapt, and ultimately succeed.
Marie Curie
Check out the latest from our group:
pubs.rsc.org/en/content/a...
pubs.rsc.org/en/content/a...
Alkali Triel Chalcogenide Nanocrystals: A Molecular Reactivity Approach to Ternary Phase Selectivity
Alkali-metal based materials are promising building blocks for energy conversion and storage technologies. Here, we use a molecular reactivity-based, solution-phase approach to selectively synthesize ...
pubs.rsc.org
November 6, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Check out the latest from our group:
pubs.rsc.org/en/content/a...
pubs.rsc.org/en/content/a...
Reposted by Javier Vela
How much do you know about the chemistry of spices? Test your knowledge of what spice chemicals can do besides seasoning food. cen.acs.org/biological-c... #chemsky 🧪
Quiz: How much do you know about the chemistry of spices?
Test your knowledge of what spice chemicals can do besides seasoning food.
cen.acs.org
November 6, 2025 at 1:13 PM
How much do you know about the chemistry of spices? Test your knowledge of what spice chemicals can do besides seasoning food. cen.acs.org/biological-c... #chemsky 🧪
"Planetary humanism, mass collaboration, treating everybody with dignity" #YoYoMa
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Yo-Yo Ma, Kathryn Stott - The Swan (Saint-Saëns)
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November 2, 2025 at 3:31 AM
"Planetary humanism, mass collaboration, treating everybody with dignity" #YoYoMa
www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qrK...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qrK...
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The 2026 Chemistry Faculty Jobs List has 255 tenure-track positions and 27 teaching-only positions: docs.google.com/spreadsheets... #facultychemjobs #chemsky ⚗️🧪
The 2026 Chemistry Faculty Jobs List
docs.google.com
October 21, 2025 at 4:53 PM
The 2026 Chemistry Faculty Jobs List has 255 tenure-track positions and 27 teaching-only positions: docs.google.com/spreadsheets... #facultychemjobs #chemsky ⚗️🧪