Send us a Text Message.Welcome to a brand-new season of Bench Boost! This season, we're thrilled to feature some special guests and answer all of your burning questions. First up, we present a special three-part interview series with Robert Thomas, a renowned expert with over four decades of experience in the field. Rob has written over 100 technical publications, a comprehensive 14-part tutorial series on ICP-MS, and is the editor of the Atomic Perspectives (AP) column in Spectroscopy magazine. He has also authored six textbooks, with his latest, "Practical Guide to ICP-MS and Other Atomic Spectroscopy Techniques: A Tutorial for Beginners," published in October 2023.In the final interview, Rob talks about his work with the ACS Committee on Analytical Reagents and his editorial contributions to Spectroscopy Magazine. We delve into his collaborative efforts and ongoing projects, shedding light on his significant impact on the field of analytical chemistry and science publishing.