https://williamwetzel.journoportfolio.comRSS Feed for Will WetzelenSun, 22 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.dvm360.com/authors/will-wetzel-senior-editorThis page contains links to my coverage of the Fetch Conference in Nashville, Tennessee, that I helped cover for MJH Life Sciences.Sun, 22 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.dvm360.com/authors/will-wetzel-senior-editorhttps://media.journoportfolio.com/users/499342/images/0494a5f5-3c43-4007-a633-f349a2e4c700.jpegSun, 22 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/499342/images/0494a5f5-3c43-4007-a633-f349a2e4c700.jpeghttps://media.journoportfolio.com/users/499342/images/f3c73cd4-c63d-4aff-9ace-f36df322b316.jpegI presented Lingyan Shi with the Emerging Leader in Molecular Spectroscopy Award at SciX 2025, in Covington, Kentucky. Photo Credit: Glen P. Jackson and the Federation of Analytical Chemistry and Spectroscopy Societies (FACSS).Sun, 22 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/499342/images/f3c73cd4-c63d-4aff-9ace-f36df322b316.jpeghttps://media.journoportfolio.com/users/499342/images/9905af34-3ec0-4a7c-bda3-d316dbac4a59.jpegSun, 22 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/499342/images/9905af34-3ec0-4a7c-bda3-d316dbac4a59.jpeghttps://media.journoportfolio.com/users/499342/images/455e38fd-f3c6-4407-b03f-7a56e4df57b0.jpegSun, 22 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/499342/images/455e38fd-f3c6-4407-b03f-7a56e4df57b0.jpeghttps://media.journoportfolio.com/users/499342/images/715346f9-fbf4-4801-be4a-f98dbf52a52f.jpegSun, 22 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/499342/images/715346f9-fbf4-4801-be4a-f98dbf52a52f.jpeghttps://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7439430497837064192/In this brief video, I offer my reaction to the controversial strike three call that resulted in Team USA's victory over the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic.Sun, 22 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7439430497837064192/https://www.linkedin.com/posts/willwetzel_mlb-activity-7435451112071122944-SmwB?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAABXuNUsBJeXdJ9jAdyoDBSU9I4rEJBJVPvUIn this reaction video, I discuss what the signing of Andrew McCutchen means for the Rangers organization.Sun, 22 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.linkedin.com/posts/willwetzel_mlb-activity-7435451112071122944-SmwB?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAABXuNUsBJeXdJ9jAdyoDBSU9I4rEJBJVPvUhttps://www.linkedin.com/pulse/episode-19-upcoming-mlb-speedway-classic-sets-up-new-will-wetzel-a6hve?trackingId=wo9fQmQNANPln5M0W8N83A%3D%3D&lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_recent_activity_content_view%3BrYt0bvcvSZWGRX00wz2r1g%3D%3DSun, 22 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/episode-19-upcoming-mlb-speedway-classic-sets-up-new-will-wetzel-a6hve?trackingId=wo9fQmQNANPln5M0W8N83A%3D%3D&lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_recent_activity_content_view%3BrYt0bvcvSZWGRX00wz2r1g%3D%3Dhttps://www.linkedin.com/pulse/episode-21-jen-pawol-becomes-first-female-mlb-umpire-will-wetzel-kog1e?trackingId=d3TrNaLXIHKfZVjkuvC4mw%3D%3D&lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_recent_activity_content_view%3BrYt0bvcvSZWGRX00wz2r1g%3D%3DSun, 22 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/episode-21-jen-pawol-becomes-first-female-mlb-umpire-will-wetzel-kog1e?trackingId=d3TrNaLXIHKfZVjkuvC4mw%3D%3D&lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_recent_activity_content_view%3BrYt0bvcvSZWGRX00wz2r1g%3D%3Dhttps://www.linkedin.com/pulse/episode-22-attack-tradition-will-wetzel-0dpoe?trackingId=oDDk8mAz%2BUM5HWbE1gmKkg%3D%3D&lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_recent_activity_content_view%3BrYt0bvcvSZWGRX00wz2r1g%3D%3DSun, 22 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/episode-22-attack-tradition-will-wetzel-0dpoe?trackingId=oDDk8mAz%2BUM5HWbE1gmKkg%3D%3D&lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_recent_activity_content_view%3BrYt0bvcvSZWGRX00wz2r1g%3D%3Dhttps://www.linkedin.com/pulse/episode-45-honoring-commitments-moral-breaking-them-will-wetzel-zogke?trackingId=RJ%2BxlBVtHOGls%2BKtpAwqlA%3D%3D&lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_recent_activity_content_view%3BrYt0bvcvSZWGRX00wz2r1g%3D%3DSun, 22 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/episode-45-honoring-commitments-moral-breaking-them-will-wetzel-zogke?trackingId=RJ%2BxlBVtHOGls%2BKtpAwqlA%3D%3D&lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_recent_activity_content_view%3BrYt0bvcvSZWGRX00wz2r1g%3D%3Dhttps://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7309190566829801472/"The Inside Fastball" provides commentary on recent developments and news happening in Major League Baseball.Sun, 22 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7309190566829801472/https://www.chromatographyonline.com/authors/will-wetzelThis page contains links to my most recently published articles, video interviews, and listicles on LCGC International's brand website.Sun, 22 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.chromatographyonline.com/authors/will-wetzelhttps://www.spectroscopyonline.com/authors/will-wetzelThis page contains links to my recently published articles, video interviews, and listicles on Spectroscopy Magazine's website.Sun, 22 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.spectroscopyonline.com/authors/will-wetzelhttps://www.spectroscopyonline.com/view/best-of-the-week-generative-ai-pittcon-2026-analytical-lab-managementOur coverage of the Pittcon 2026 conference in San Antonio continues. This week, we explored the use of near-infrared excitation Raman spectroscopy (NieRS) in forensic dye analysis, as well as the utility of Raman spectroscopy in detecting, identifying, and analyzing body fluids. We’ll recap those conversations here. Also, we released a new “Pathways in Spectroscopy” episode, which will focus on what it means to be an analytical laboratory manager.This is the Best of the Week.From Calibration to...Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.spectroscopyonline.com/view/best-of-the-week-generative-ai-pittcon-2026-analytical-lab-managementhttps://www.linkedin.com/pulse/episode-49-learning-how-handle-defeat-incredibly-important-wetzel-7yx5c?trackingId=aeYDo%2FdCQEisYSBoVKHCoA%3D%3D&lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_detail_base%3BCEZ4sNImTAOu9eSV0zG8Cg%3D%3DIn this episode of "The Inside Fastball," I discuss why Bryce Harper's demonstration of sportsmanship was incredibly important and tackle why sports teams continue to serve "food" at ballparks that our bodies aren't designed to handle.Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/episode-49-learning-how-handle-defeat-incredibly-important-wetzel-7yx5c?trackingId=aeYDo%2FdCQEisYSBoVKHCoA%3D%3D&lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_detail_base%3BCEZ4sNImTAOu9eSV0zG8Cg%3D%3Dhttps://www.spectroscopyonline.com/view/integrating-chemometrics-with-raman-spectroscopy-in-forensicsAt Pittcon 2026 in San Antonio, Texas, Igor Lednev, a Distinguished Professor and Williams-Raycheff Endowed Professor at the University at Albany, State University of New York, presented his ongoing research in forensic analysis.1 As part of Spectroscopy magazine’s coverage of this conference, we sat down with Lednev to ask him about his research and the latest trends and developments that he is observing in spectroscopy and analytical science.Our conversation with Lednev concentrated on how adv...Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.spectroscopyonline.com/view/integrating-chemometrics-with-raman-spectroscopy-in-forensicshttps://www.spectroscopyonline.com/view/the-role-of-spectroscopy-in-modern-agricultureAgriculture is an important industry globally. This industry is responsible for producing the food and bio-based materials that support several key industries as well as human life. Currently, innovations in crop science, precision farming, and sustainable practices are contributing toward solving some of the most pressing issues the world is facing. Some of these issues include climate change, resource conservation, and ecosystem health. The sector also supplies inputs for pharmaceuticals, text...Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.spectroscopyonline.com/view/the-role-of-spectroscopy-in-modern-agriculturehttps://www.linkedin.com/pulse/episode-43-what-do-you-want-remembered-will-wetzel-2py6e?trackingId=HIUwwVxX6k3hErtbkuvjow%3D%3D&lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_recent_activity_content_view%3BrYt0bvcvSZWGRX00wz2r1g%3D%3DIn this episode of "The Inside Fastball," I reflect on Terrance Gore's life, explaining what it means to live with purpose as Gore did. This was my most popular article on "The Inside Fastball" that I've written so far.Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/episode-43-what-do-you-want-remembered-will-wetzel-2py6e?trackingId=HIUwwVxX6k3hErtbkuvjow%3D%3D&lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_recent_activity_content_view%3BrYt0bvcvSZWGRX00wz2r1g%3D%3Dhttps://www.linkedin.com/pulse/episode-41-why-job-hopping-celebrated-baseball-will-wetzel-ogtye?trackingId=UkpBrjCmzaAl93w4MgNwIQ%3D%3D&lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_recent_activity_content_view%3BrYt0bvcvSZWGRX00wz2r1g%3D%3DJob hopping is a routine, accepted, and even celebrated part of American life, but professional athletes are often criticized for departing their first employers. Why does this double standard exist? We'll explore that in this episode of "The Inside Fastball."Sun, 25 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/episode-41-why-job-hopping-celebrated-baseball-will-wetzel-ogtye?trackingId=UkpBrjCmzaAl93w4MgNwIQ%3D%3D&lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_recent_activity_content_view%3BrYt0bvcvSZWGRX00wz2r1g%3D%3Dhttps://www.linkedin.com/pulse/episode-38-joe-kelly-made-some-interesting-comments-will-wetzel-gxjsc?trackingId=rP9lH4%2FGTy5jK21pc%2FyH4g%3D%3D&lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_recent_activity_content_view%3BrYt0bvcvSZWGRX00wz2r1g%3D%3DIn this episode of "The Inside Fastball," we discuss former Dodgers relief pitcher Joe Kelly's latest comments about retiring from baseball. Kelly had some critical words for professional athletes who use the word “retired” when discussing the end of their playing careers, and his comments open up a further discussion of what it means to be retired.Sun, 04 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/episode-38-joe-kelly-made-some-interesting-comments-will-wetzel-gxjsc?trackingId=rP9lH4%2FGTy5jK21pc%2FyH4g%3D%3D&lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_recent_activity_content_view%3BrYt0bvcvSZWGRX00wz2r1g%3D%3Dhttps://www.spectroscopyonline.com/view/looking-ahead-at-2026-the-biggest-trends-in-spectroscopyIt has been a challenging year in spectroscopy. As economic pressures mount, skills gaps widen, and artificial intelligence (AI) accelerates, spectroscopists are navigating new challenges while reimagining traditional techniques to advance their research.Next year promises an ongoing acceleration of these trends for spectroscopists. In this article, we highlight some specific trends for spectroscopists to keep an eye on heading into 2026.Currently, there is an ongoing trend involving using spect...Wed, 31 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://www.spectroscopyonline.com/view/looking-ahead-at-2026-the-biggest-trends-in-spectroscopyhttps://www.linkedin.com/pulse/episode-33-understanding-human-behavior-key-free-agency-will-wetzel-hbnhe?trackingId=EKGylnbNA7gYawal9BRBtA%3D%3D&lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_recent_activity_content_view%3BrYt0bvcvSZWGRX00wz2r1g%3D%3DIn this episode of "The Inside Fastball," we explore how human behavior impacts MLB free agency. There's a lot of different interest groups involved, and they all have different priorities.Fri, 21 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/episode-33-understanding-human-behavior-key-free-agency-will-wetzel-hbnhe?trackingId=EKGylnbNA7gYawal9BRBtA%3D%3D&lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_recent_activity_content_view%3BrYt0bvcvSZWGRX00wz2r1g%3D%3Dhttps://media.journoportfolio.com/users/499342/images/1dd0553b-c9f0-4a2f-b3e0-033254637315.jpegIntroducing Lingyan Shi at SciX 2025. Photo Credit: Glen P. Jackson and the Federation of Analytical Chemistry and Spectroscopy Societies (FACSS).Tue, 07 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/499342/images/1dd0553b-c9f0-4a2f-b3e0-033254637315.jpeghttps://www.linkedin.com/pulse/episode-22-attack-tradition-will-wetzel-0dpoe?trackingId=oDDk8mAz%2BUM5HWbE1gmKkg%3D%3D&lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_recent_activity_content_view%3BrYt0bvcvSZWGRX00wz2r1g%3D%3DIn this episode of "The Inside Fastball," I discuss Commissioner Manfred's recent comments about expansion, and the debate they ignited. The battle continues between traditionalists and modernists!Mon, 25 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/episode-22-attack-tradition-will-wetzel-0dpoe?trackingId=oDDk8mAz%2BUM5HWbE1gmKkg%3D%3D&lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_recent_activity_content_view%3BrYt0bvcvSZWGRX00wz2r1g%3D%3Dhttps://www.linkedin.com/pulse/episode-21-jen-pawol-becomes-first-female-mlb-umpire-will-wetzel-kog1e?trackingId=d3TrNaLXIHKfZVjkuvC4mw%3D%3D&lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_recent_activity_content_view%3BrYt0bvcvSZWGRX00wz2r1g%3D%3DJen Pawol makes history as the first woman to umpire a Major League Baseball game. It’s a historic accomplishment, but it also is a reminder that sports remains one of the best meritocracies.Sun, 17 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/episode-21-jen-pawol-becomes-first-female-mlb-umpire-will-wetzel-kog1e?trackingId=d3TrNaLXIHKfZVjkuvC4mw%3D%3D&lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_recent_activity_content_view%3BrYt0bvcvSZWGRX00wz2r1g%3D%3Dhttps://www.linkedin.com/pulse/episode-19-upcoming-mlb-speedway-classic-sets-up-new-will-wetzel-a6hve?trackingId=wo9fQmQNANPln5M0W8N83A%3D%3D&lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_recent_activity_content_view%3BrYt0bvcvSZWGRX00wz2r1g%3D%3DIn this episode of "The Inside Fastball," I discuss the MLB Speedway Classic and suggest five neutral sites that MLB should consider for future one-day events.Wed, 30 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/episode-19-upcoming-mlb-speedway-classic-sets-up-new-will-wetzel-a6hve?trackingId=wo9fQmQNANPln5M0W8N83A%3D%3D&lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_recent_activity_content_view%3BrYt0bvcvSZWGRX00wz2r1g%3D%3Dhttps://www.spectroscopyonline.com/view/quantifying-microplastics-and-anthropogenic-particles-in-marine-and-aquatic-environmentsMicroplastics and anthropogenic particles are ubiquitous in the environment. The presence of these contaminants can pose challenges to ecosystems and the creatures that live there. A recent study published in Frontiers in Toxicology explored this topic, focusing specifically on marine and aquatic environments (1). This study was conducted by Elise Granek, Susanne Brander, Summer Traylor, and Marilyn Duncan. Recently, three of the authors sat down with Spectroscopy to discuss their research.The t...Thu, 30 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://www.spectroscopyonline.com/view/quantifying-microplastics-and-anthropogenic-particles-in-marine-and-aquatic-environmentshttps://www.spectroscopyonline.com/view/lithium-metal-batteries-and-the-push-for-more-sustainable-electronicsLithium metal batteries, a key component in many appliances and electronics, contribute to global sustainability. Using batteries to power electronic devices can help reduce carbon footprint and reliance on fossil fuels.Currently, there is a push to make batteries last longer and operate more effectively. This is motivated by the call for more affordable modes of transportation and effective electronic devices. Because of this more scientists are investigating lithium metal batteries using analy...Tue, 16 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0100https://www.spectroscopyonline.com/view/lithium-metal-batteries-and-the-push-for-more-sustainable-electronics