Jan 23, 2025
James Kabrhel, Ph.D., and Jeff Bellomo were college roommates more than 20 years ago and have remained good friends ever since. Today, Jim is an associate professor of chemistry at the University of Wisconsin–Green Bay. Jim and Jeff reflect on the importance of mentors, relationships, hard work, finding the right environment, and playing to your strengths.
Check out Jim’s science podcast: Baloney Detection with Dr. K.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
(00:00) Episode introduction.
(02:35) Raised in East Stroudsburg, Jim found a home away from home at Juniata College. In choosing a college, he recognized that a smaller school would be a better fit for him.
(06:05) Jim’s high school science teacher inspired his interest in chemistry. At Juniata, his chemistry professor deepened Jim’s desire to pursue chemistry as a career.
(07:51) Jim earned his Ph.D. in organic chemistry from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. The environment and his advisor had a tremendous influence on Jim’s ability to thrive.
(13:19) At Juniata, Jeff’s three roommates all studied the hard sciences, which led to some funny moments for him. Looking back, Jeff and Jim recognize that everyone has their own special set of strengths, but there is no substitute for hard work.
(16:35) Jim and his wife, Amy, first bonded over Harry Potter. Today they share a home in Wisconsin right on Lake Michigan.
(22:03) Higher education is going through an interesting time of change.
(23:37) Amy is also an associate professor. In addition to traditional chemistry classes, she and Jim teach sustainability chemistry, scientific literacy, and an intense organic chemistry boot camp.
(25:58) Jim’s research into pseudoscience and misinformation in product marketing is the focus of his podcast: Baloney Detection with Dr. K.
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