Mala Radhakrishnan @atomicromances.bsky.social · 17/07/2026A spoken-word poem about how scientists have feelings also: atomicromances.substack.com/p/black-boxatomicromances.substack.comBlack Box(A poem about how I feel when something I don't understand breaks in scientific research) 000
Reposted by Mala RadhakrishnanChemphasis @chemphasis.bsky.social · 15/07/2026Belated mid-summer abstractions From Fourth of July night’s distractions, With fireworks’ immersing Through colors' dispersing: Reflecting on sky-set diffractions. chemphasis.com/2026/07/15/b... 021
Mala Radhakrishnan @atomicromances.bsky.social · 15/07/2026A short poem on what happens when we go down the path of ignoring our path: 010
Mala Radhakrishnan @atomicromances.bsky.social · 14/07/2026A poetic look at entropy, enthalpy, and the relationships that form and break as molecules dance open.substack.com/pub/atomicro... 010
Mala Radhakrishnan @atomicromances.bsky.social · 05/07/2026Parenting meets Poetry meets Periodic Table: atomicromances.substack.com/p/parenting-...atomicromances.substack.comParenting (as a chemist might see it...)A set of parenting-related couplets from the book _Thinking, Periodically_ 000
Mala Radhakrishnan @atomicromances.bsky.social · 01/07/2026Words are like magical photons of light 'Cause the resonant ones will transform and excite... 000
Mala Radhakrishnan @atomicromances.bsky.social · 30/06/2026PV = nRT (FOR POETS) Crafting a poem warrants cooling the pace And removing debris to create mental space. And that’s why, whenever I’m writing, I measure A really significant drop in my pressure! 000
Mala Radhakrishnan @atomicromances.bsky.social · 29/06/2026MONDAYS They call it the Monday "blues" but instead, Low-energy me prefers "infrared"... 000
Mala Radhakrishnan @atomicromances.bsky.social · 26/06/2026A poem about enantiomers: atomicromances.substack.com/p/the-enanti...atomicromances.substack.comThe Enantiomer in the MirrorA poem about stereochemistry and molecular asymmetry 000
Mala Radhakrishnan @atomicromances.bsky.social · 22/06/2026Chemists study what we cannot see, But Poets see what we cannot study. 000
Mala Radhakrishnan @atomicromances.bsky.social · 20/06/2026A few of my favorite Chemistry Couplets! open.substack.com/pub/atomicro...open.substack.comA few of my favorite Chemistry Couplets!Here are a few of my favorite couplets from the book _Thinking, Periodically_ -- I hope you enjoy! 000
Mala Radhakrishnan @atomicromances.bsky.social · 18/06/2026MOURNING THE LOSS OF JOY The world around says “maximize!” And (foolishly) we go along, Until one day, a harsh surprise… The objective function’s wholly wrong! 000
Mala Radhakrishnan @atomicromances.bsky.social · 17/06/2026substack.com/@atomicroman...substack.comMala Radhakrishnan | SubstackI am a Chemistry Poet and Professor of Chemistry. Please check out my two poetry books - _Atomic Romances, Molecular Dances_, and _Thinking, Periodically_! 000
Mala Radhakrishnan @atomicromances.bsky.social · 13/06/2026some very short poems on chemistry, math, and happiness for your weekend: atomicromances.substack.com/p/short-poem...atomicromances.substack.comShort Poems on Chemistry, Math, Happiness, and LifeHere are several short poems about Chemistry and Math! 000
Mala Radhakrishnan @atomicromances.bsky.social · 10/06/2026Here's a poem about the First Law of Thermodynamics - -enjoy! atomicromances.substack.com/p/the-change...atomicromances.substack.comThe (Change in) Energy Within[a poem about the First Law of Thermodynamics and how chemical energy gets converted into heat in an exothermic reaction] 010
Mala Radhakrishnan @atomicromances.bsky.social · 05/06/2026Hi all -- I'm hoping to start sharing readings of my poems on substack to make them more broadly available to all (chemistry enthusiasts, teachers, students, everyone!). Here is my "James Bond" poem -- please do share and I'm happy to record more! atomicromances.substack.com/p/chemistry-...atomicromances.substack.comChemistry Never Dies(Adapted from _Atomic Romances, Molecular Dances_) 000
Mala Radhakrishnan @atomicromances.bsky.social · 16/12/2025If you know a chemist, then please take a look -- Their perfect gift could be this book! www.amazon.com/Thinking-Per...amazon.comThinking, Periodically: Poetic Life Notions in Brownian Motionis a humorous, poetic look at the ups and downs of life through the eyes of a chemist. This illustrated collection of clever, rhyming couplets will entertain science enthusiasts and inspire them to en... 000
Mala Radhakrishnan @atomicromances.bsky.social · 16/12/2025Know a chem enthusiast needing uplifting? Consider this book a most worthy gifting :) www.amazon.com/Atomic-Roman...amazon.comAtomic Romances, Molecular DancesAtomic Romances, Molecular Dances [Radhakrishnan, Mala] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Atomic Romances, Molecular Dances 000
Mala Radhakrishnan @atomicromances.bsky.social · 03/09/2025Like gases are both creativ'ty and pleasure (They shrink when the system is put under pressure). And unlike electrons, activ'ty will max When you're given the time to completely relax. 000
Mala Radhakrishnan @atomicromances.bsky.social · 23/08/2025I am thrilled to announce that @wellesley.edu (Wellesley College) is seeking to hire a tenure-track experimental physical chemist. Come join our wonderful community of amazing students, faculty, and staff! wd1.myworkdaysite.com/recruiting/w...wd1.myworkdaysite.comAssistant Professor of ChemistryPlease review the details for the position before applying. Ensure that you have the required documents ready to upload in either PDF (.pdf) or Word document (.doc) format. On the second page, enter y... 000
Mala Radhakrishnan @atomicromances.bsky.social · 27/06/2025Society needs to erase our convention Of comparing and valuing along one dimension... 000
Mala Radhakrishnan @atomicromances.bsky.social · 24/06/2025Want to teach chemistry at @wellesley.edu ? Apply for our visitor position. Join our community as you contribute to our orgo and/or intro curriculum: wd1.myworkdaysite.com/recruiting/w...wd1.myworkdaysite.comVisiting Lecturer in ChemistryPlease review the details for the position before applying. Ensure that you have the required documents ready to upload in either PDF (.pdf) or Word document (.doc) format. On the second page, enter y... 002
Mala Radhakrishnan @atomicromances.bsky.social · 17/06/2025Walking facilitates brain innovation; It's clearly an active conformation That catalyzes idea formation Through allosteric regulation! 010
Mala Radhakrishnan @atomicromances.bsky.social · 14/06/2025Make bonds and *solutions* that all can rely on. (Don't passively watch like a spectator ion!) 000
Mala Radhakrishnan @atomicromances.bsky.social · 14/06/2025(an oldie but goodie) -- Life's an uncalibrated pipette: You never will know just how much you will get... 010
Mala Radhakrishnan @atomicromances.bsky.social · 13/06/2025Aging for Chemists... Adsorbed to the couch is where I remain, With loads of conformational strain! 030
Mala Radhakrishnan @atomicromances.bsky.social · 12/06/2025STATES WHO MATTER A gas: who, with others, has brief intersections, Collides with a "hi," but then, no connections. A liquid: finds shoulders to settle upon, Who dabbles in love, but always moves on. A solid: with bonds quite resistant to sever, Like atoms in diamonds, whose friends are forever. 030
Mala Radhakrishnan @atomicromances.bsky.social · 11/06/2025CHEMISTS We experiment, muse, observe interactions (...and constantly work to achieve a reaction!). POETS We experiment, muse, observe interactions (...and constantly work to achieve a reaction!). 1123