Behind The Beaker

Hello Wildcats! For today's episode, I will be speaking with Dr. Donata Vercelli, one of the five faculty members of UofA who has received an AAAS award for their contribution to research and science. Look forward to gaining insight into Dr. Vercelli's beginnings and what her research entails!

Welcome back, Wildcats! I am your new host Kanishka Chinnaraj. In this episode, we will dive into the history and foundations of our healthcare system and how American beliefs influenced it with Dr. Joe Gerald.

In this episode, Udbhav talks with Dr. Purnima Madhivanan, an associate professor at the Mel and Enid Zuckerman college of public health about her spectacular educational journey, the Global Health Equity Scholars program, the importance of not being afraid to fail, perseverance, how she started a clinic in India, imposter syndrome, and more! Behind the Beaker is a podcast about the unbelievable science and even more unbelievable scientists behind it at the University of Arizona. Weekly episodes will feature scientists from across the board. This podcast is a Daily Wildcat production created by Alexandre Pere in association with Arizona Student Media. The Daily Wildcat “Online all the time, at dailywildcat.com” Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @beakerbehind Follow The Daily Wildcat on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @dailywildcat Guest Recommendations? Questions? Promote on the Show? Want to Talk? Email us at beakerpodcast@dailywildcat.com RATE, COMMENT AND SHARE!

In this episode, Udbhav talks to Hannah Stewart about her journey, mental health, why she wants to go into healthcare, fashion, and more! Checkout the timestamps below for specific topics. Time stamps 2:15 - Hannah's exposition 6:00 - Why UofA 11:45 - However detailed you may plan, life happens and plans will change, patience, no rush 15:00 - Ambition doesn't have to be only academic 17:20 - Mental health 32:00 - Using gentler language rather than definitive, absolute language when talking to yourself 35:05 - Prioritizing health (including mental health) above everything and being selfish 38:15 - “if you don't laugh you will die” 39:40 - Why healthcare? 46:10 - Hannah talks about her experience in the Researchers Associate Program and Scribing 47:35 - Hannah's advice 48:40 - Sustainable fashion Behind the Beaker is a podcast about the unbelievable science and even more unbelievable scientists behind it at the University of Arizona. Weekly episodes will feature scientists from across the board. This podcast is a Daily Wildcat production created by Alexandre Pere in association with Arizona Student Media. The Daily Wildcat “Online all the time, at dailywildcat.com” Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @beakerbehind Follow The Daily Wildcat on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @dailywildcat Guest Recommendations? Questions? Promote on the Show? Want to Talk? Email us at beakerpodcast@dailywildcat.com RATE, COMMENT AND SHARE!

Behind the Beaker Season 5 Trailer Out Now! We're going to have some really fabulous and wise guests delve into the different corners of the science world. And we'll get to look into the life lessons and journeys that these wonderful people have experienced.

In this episode, Udbhav Venkataraman talks with Dr. Mo Mortazavi from the Sports Medicine, Rehabilitation, and Concussion Center in Tucson (SPARCC) about his educational and life journey, the work and research conducted at SPARCC, and the importance of protecting your empathy over the years.

In this interview, Udbhav talks with Dr. Amy Graham about her teaching philosophy, teaching tips, and how she uses empathy to guide her teaching style.

This week, host Jillian Bartsch, talks with Jessica Andrews-Hanna and Quentin Raffaelli from the Department of Psychology at the University of Arizona. In this episode, Andrews-Hanna and Raffaelli talk about mental health, the importance of taking breaks and their new study where participants would record their thoughts aloud. Behind the Beaker is a podcast about the unbelievable science and even more unbelievable scientists behind it at the University of Arizona. Weekly episodes will feature scientists from across the board. This podcast is a Daily Wildcat production created by Alexandre Pere in association with Arizona Student Media. The Daily Wildcat “Online all the time, at dailywildcat.com.” Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @DailyWildcat RATE, COMMENT AND SHARE! *Intro music by epidemicsound.com

In this compilation we touch on topics like Imposter Syndrome, Self Care, and Depression Behind the Beaker is a podcast about the unbelievable science and even more unbelievable scientists behind it at the University of Arizona. Weekly episodes will feature scientists from across the board. This podcast is a Daily Wildcat production created by Alexandre Pere in association with Arizona Student Media. The Daily Wildcat “Online all the time, at dailywildcat.com” Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @beakerbehind Follow The Daily Wildcat on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @dailywildcat Guest Recommendations? Questions? Promote on the Show? Want to Talk? Email us at beakerpodcast@dailywildcat.com RATE, COMMENT AND SHARE!

In this episode, Udbhav talks with Professor Olympia LePoint about • 6:50 - Her childhood and educational journey • 16:10 - How Professor LePoint gets confidence • 17:45 - How she used to model to pay for books • 19:50 - Mentor/Mentee relationships/qualities • 25:35 - How she got to launching rockets/being the only Woman of Color in her position • 35:40 - Tria-brain theory of relativity • 40:50 - Quantum decision making (see below 6 bullet points) • 45:10 - Faith • 47:15 - Identity • 49:45 - Intent • 51:30 - How you learn • 53:55 - How you use resources • 58:25 - How you love yourself/others no matter what • 1:01:00 - Communication • 1:12:00 - Udbhav's Reflection Check out her - Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and Linked-in @olympialepoint - Personal website - Ted Talk - Interview with Tom Bilyeu for Impact Theory - Presentation in CSU Northridge about Answers Unleashed - The Thrive Global Article mentioned in the interview: Behind the Beaker is a podcast about the unbelievable science and even more unbelievable scientists behind it at the University of Arizona. Weekly episodes will feature scientists from across the board. This podcast is a Daily Wildcat production created by Alexandre Pere in association with Arizona Student Media. The Daily Wildcat “Online all the time, at dailywildcat.com” Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @beakerbehind Follow The Daily Wildcat on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @dailywildcat Guest Recommendations? Questions? Promote on the Show? Want to Talk? Email us at beakerpodcast@dailywildcat.com RATE, COMMENT AND SHARE!

This week, host Jillian Bartsch, answers science questions that kids have, such as why are termites always hungry? She also does a quick recap on recent studies and research at the University of Arizona. This episode contains a lot of fun facts about termites, mosquitoes and cats! Behind the Beaker is a podcast about the unbelievable science and even more unbelievable scientists behind it at the University of Arizona. As well, if you have any science questions you want answered, email us your questions at beakerpodcast@dailywildcat.com. This podcast is a Daily Wildcat production created by Alexandre Pere in association with Arizona Student Media. The Daily Wildcat “Online all the time, at dailywildcat.com.” Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @DailyWildcat RATE, COMMENT AND SHARE! *Intro music by epidemicsound.com

This week, host Jillian Bartsch, talks with Stefano Nerozzi from the Lunar and Planetary Laboratory at the University of Arizona. In this episode, Nerozzi discusses his research with Mars, his time growing up in Italy, the hardships of academia, and the importance of not giving up and following your dreams. Behind the Beaker is a podcast about the unbelievable science and even more unbelievable scientists behind it at the University of Arizona. Weekly episodes will feature scientists from across the board. This podcast is a Daily Wildcat production created by Alexandre Pere in association with Arizona Student Media. The Daily Wildcat “Online all the time, at dailywildcat.com.” Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @DailyWildcat RATE, COMMENT AND SHARE! *Intro music by epidemicsound.com

In this episode, Udbhav Venkataraman spoke with physiology graduate student Jimena Canchis about ... her educational journey non-traditional paths to medical school overcoming burnout and depression her medical mission to Peru health disparities and Peru's healthcare system immunobiology music mentors/mentees & advice If any of these pique your interest, check out the episode! Rate, comment, and subscribe to our podcast Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @BeakerBehind

We'll be publishing again next week! Udbhav is experimenting with some new ideas and tools that he can't wait for you guys to see :)

This week, host Jillian Bartsch, talks with Jessica Tierney who studies paleoclimatology at the University of Arizona. Tierney recently addressed Congress on how climate change is playing a role in the natural disasters we are seeing. She also worked on the latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report. During the podcast Tierney discusses how she distresses, misconceptions of climate change, and why it is okay to fail. Behind the Beaker is a podcast about the unbelievable science and even more unbelievable scientists behind it at the University of Arizona. Weekly episodes will feature scientists from across the board. This podcast is a Daily Wildcat production created by Alexandre Pere in association with Arizona Student Media. The Daily Wildcat “Online all the time, at dailywildcat.com.” Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @DailyWildcat RATE, COMMENT AND SHARE! *Intro music by epidemicsound.com

In this episode, Udbhav Venkataraman spoke with MPH candidate Loren Halili about ... - Wellbeing Study for Non-Medically Related Frontline Workers in the Academic Setting - Statistical Analysis Programs - Unique Health Disparities in the Asian American Community - Noise Exposure study with Fred Fox School of Music - Doja Cat & Megan the Stallion :) - Arizona Center for Rural Health Champions Program - Communication & Dissemination of Health Information - Imposter Syndrome, Self Care, Taking time for yourself - How do you become a TA - Mentors & Advice

This week, Host Jillian Bartsch talks with Aliyah Postell about her astronomy research and what it is like to be a college student majoring in STEM. Aliyah discusses hardships she has faced while being a college student during the pandemic as well as how she balances working multiple jobs and being a full-time student. Behind the Beaker is a podcast about the unbelievable science and even more unbelievable scientists behind it at the University of Arizona. Weekly episodes will feature scientists from across the board. This podcast is a Daily Wildcat production created by Alexandre Pere in association with Arizona Student Media. The Daily Wildcat “Online all the time, at dailywildcat.com.” Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @DailyWildcat RATE, COMMENT AND SHARE! *Intro music by epidemicsound.com

Behind the Beaker, the Daily Wildcat Science podcast, is back!!! Season 4 is here and ready to get things started again. This season features two hosts, Udbhav Venkataraman and Jillian Bartsch both DW science reporters ready for a jam-packed season of science fun! Behind the beaker is a podcast about the unbelievable science and even more unbelievable scientists behind it at the University of Arizona. Weekly episodes will feature scientists from across the board. This podcast is a Daily Wildcat production in association with Arizona Student Media. The Daily Wildcat "Online all the time, at dailywildcat.com."

This week, Host Jillian Bartsch talks with Daniela Zarnescu about how her lab uses fruit flys to study neurodegenerative diseases, including ALS. She also discusses the challenges of getting funding and research projects she wants to do in the future. Behind the Beaker is a podcast about the unbelievable science and even more unbelievable scientists behind it at the University of Arizona. Weekly episodes will feature scientists from across the board. This podcast is a Daily Wildcat production created by Alexandre Pere in association with Arizona Student Media. The Daily Wildcat "Online all the time, at dailywildcat.com." Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @DailyWildcat RATE, COMMENT AND SHARE! *Intro music by purpleplanetmusic.com

This week, Host Jillian Bartsch talks with Rebekah Keating Godfrey about her research of studying neural traits in insects. She also talks about her challenges through her education journey and the importance of taking a break. Behind the Beaker is a podcast about the unbelievable science and even more unbelievable scientists behind it at the University of Arizona. Weekly episodes will feature scientists from across the board. This podcast is a Daily Wildcat production created by Alexandre Pere in association with Arizona Student Media. The Daily Wildcat "Online all the time, at dailywildcat.com." Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @DailyWildcat RATE, COMMENT AND SHARE! *Intro music by purpleplanetmusic.com

This week, Host Jillian Bartsch talks with Laura López-Hoffman about her research with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). López-Hoffman discusses how the public is able to have a voice on every policy relating to the environment. Behind the Beaker is a podcast about the unbelievable science and even more unbelievable scientists behind it at the University of Arizona. Weekly episodes will feature scientists from across the board. This podcast is a Daily Wildcat production created by Alexandre Pere in association with Arizona Student Media. The Daily Wildcat "Online all the time, at dailywildcat.com." Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @DailyWildcat RATE, COMMENT AND SHARE! *Intro music by purpleplanetmusic.com

This week, Host Jillian Bartsch talks with Matthew Grilli, assistant professor for the department of psychology, about his research on autobiographical memory. Grilli discusses his project on on how autobiographical memory is affected in several populations including older adults at risk for Alzheimer's disease. Behind the Beaker is a podcast about the unbelievable science and even more unbelievable scientists behind it at the University of Arizona. Weekly episodes will feature scientists from across the board. This podcast is a Daily Wildcat production created by Alexandre Pere in association with Arizona Student Media. The Daily Wildcat "Online all the time, at dailywildcat.com." Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @DailyWildcat RATE, COMMENT AND SHARE! *Intro music by purpleplanetmusic.com

This week, Host Jillian Bartsch talks with Mary-Frances O' Connor, associate professor for the department of psychology, on her research of looking into grief and how the brain comes to understand loss. She also discusses misconceptions of grief and the different techniques she uses for her research. Behind the Beaker is a podcast about the unbelievable science and even more unbelievable scientists behind it at the University of Arizona. Weekly episodes will feature scientists from across the board. This podcast is a Daily Wildcat production created by Alexandre Pere in association with Arizona Student Media. The Daily Wildcat "Online all the time, at dailywildcat.com." Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @DailyWildcat RATE, COMMENT AND SHARE! *Intro music by purpleplanetmusic.com

This week, Host Jillian Bartsch talks with Eleni Hasaki, associate professor of anthropology and classics, on her research with ceramics and how she has excavated pottery workshops in Greece. As well, Hasaki dives into what it is like to direct the WebAtlas of Ceramic Kilns in Ancient Greece. Behind the Beaker is a podcast about the unbelievable science and even more unbelievable scientists behind it at the University of Arizona. Weekly episodes will feature scientists from across the board. This podcast is a Daily Wildcat production created by Alexandre Pere in association with Arizona Student Media. The Daily Wildcat "Online all the time, at dailywildcat.com." Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @DailyWildcat RATE, COMMENT AND SHARE! *Intro music by purpleplanetmusic.com

This week, Host Jillian Bartsch talks with Diana Liverman, regents' professor for the school of geography, development and environment, about her research on climate change and how it affects vulnerable groups of people. Liverman also discusses the challenges she faced going into the field and with the media's perception on climate change. Behind the Beaker is a podcast about the unbelievable science and even more unbelievable scientists behind it at the University of Arizona. Weekly episodes will feature scientists from across the board. This podcast is a Daily Wildcat production created by Alexandre Pere in association with Arizona Student Media. The Daily Wildcat "Online all the time, at dailywildcat.com." Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @DailyWildcat RATE, COMMENT AND SHARE! *Intro music by purpleplanetmusic.com

This week, Host Jillian Bartsch talks with Kathleen "Katy" Prudic, assistant professor of citizen and data science at the University of Arizona. In this episode, Prudic discusses the importance of taking action to help prevent species from being affected by warming temperatures and what we can do in our own homes to help. As well, she talks about the importance of taking advantage of all opportunities, never giving up, and being passionate about what you do. Behind the Beaker is a podcast about the unbelievable science and even more unbelievable scientists behind it at the University of Arizona. Weekly episodes will feature scientists from across the board. This podcast is a Daily Wildcat production created by Alexandre Pere in association with Arizona Student Media. The Daily Wildcat "Online all the time, at dailywildcat.com." Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @DailyWildcat RATE, COMMENT AND SHARE! *Intro music by purpleplanetmusic.com

This week, Host Udbhav Venkataraman speak with Dr. Victoria Murrain, Vice Dean of Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity (ODEI) at the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson. We talk about the work of the ODEI, lessons she has learned as a Family Practice Physician, her experiences working in the Plainview Community Center in the pan handle of Texas and the COM Mobile Clinic, implicit bias in health care, the importance of being PRESENT and ACTIVELY LISTENING, and more. https://diversity.medicine.arizona.edu/ - ODEI website https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/takeatest.html - harvard implicit bias test https://diversity.medicine.arizona.edu/education-training/diversity-trainings Behind the Beaker is a podcast about the unbelievable science and even more unbelievable scientists behind it at the University of Arizona. Weekly episodes will feature scientists from across the board. This podcast is a Daily Wildcat production created by Alexandre Pere in association with Arizona Student Media. The Daily Wildcat "Online all the time, at dailywildcat.com." Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @DailyWildcat RATE, COMMENT AND SHARE! *Intro music by purpleplanetmusic.com

This week, Host Udbhav Venkataraman talks with Will Humble, the executive director of the Arizona Public Health Association, former director of the Arizona Department of Health Services, and an adjunct faculty at the University of Arizona Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health. In this episode, we talk about Professor Humble's journey to becoming the Director of the Arizona Department of Health Services, reforms to the Behavioral Health System, his current work providing independent information on public health and decisions, the importance of being patient and “smelling the roses” and more. Behind the Beaker is a podcast about the unbelievable science and even more unbelievable scientists behind it at the University of Arizona. Weekly episodes will feature scientists from across the board. This podcast is a Daily Wildcat production created by Alexandre Pere in association with Arizona Student Media. The Daily Wildcat "Online all the time, at dailywildcat.com." Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @DailyWildcat RATE, COMMENT AND SHARE! *Intro music by purpleplanetmusic.com

This week, Host Jillian Bartsch talks with Kevin Wagner, a Sagan Fellow in NASA's Hubble Fellowship Program at the University of Arizona's Steward Observatory. Wagner discusses his research on looking for new ways to find Earthlike planets and what they look for in a planet. He also discusses the technology he uses and the challenges of finding an Earthlike planet. Behind the Beaker is a podcast about the unbelievable science and even more unbelievable scientists behind it at the University of Arizona. Weekly episodes will feature scientists from across the board. This podcast is a Daily Wildcat production created by Alexandre Pere in association with Arizona Student Media. The Daily Wildcat "Online all the time, at dailywildcat.com." Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @DailyWildcat RATE, COMMENT AND SHARE! *Intro music by purpleplanetmusic.com

This week, Host Jillian Bartsch talks with Erika Eggers, an associate professor in Physiology and Neuroscience and an Associate professor in Biomedical Engineering and BIO5, about her research involving the human eye. Eggers talks about how she got started in her recent research of looking into ganglion cell light responses and light adaption which change in early diabetes. Behind the Beaker is a podcast about the unbelievable science and even more unbelievable scientists behind it at the University of Arizona. Weekly episodes will feature scientists from across the board. This podcast is a Daily Wildcat production created by Alexandre Pere in association with Arizona Student Media. The Daily Wildcat "Online all the time, at dailywildcat.com." Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @DailyWildcat RATE, COMMENT AND SHARE! *Intro music by purpleplanetmusic.com

This week, Host Udbhav Venkataraman talks with Dr. Cohen, an Associate professor in the Department of Physiology at the UA, about the differences between teaching high schooler, undergrads and med students, a few cool teaching styles and formats she's developed and used throughout the years, and we go incrementally back in time to talk about her research journey in all things blood related - including a hilarious story about coming to the UofA for her phd, how she figured out what she what career path to go on, and more. Links to some of Dr. Cohen's programs Honors Early Assurance Program : https://honors.arizona.edu/medcat Accelerated Pathway to Medical Education: https://medicine.arizona.edu/admissions/accelerated-pathway-medical-education-a Behind the Beaker is a podcast about the unbelievable science and even more unbelievable scientists behind it at the University of Arizona. Weekly episodes will feature scientists from across the board. This podcast is a Daily Wildcat production created by Alexandre Pere in association with Arizona Student Media. The Daily Wildcat "Online all the time, at dailywildcat.com." Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @DailyWildcat RATE, COMMENT AND SHARE! *Intro music by purpleplanetmusic.com

This week, Host Jillian Bartsch talks with Nikki Tulley, a doctoral student in environmental science, about her research on how climate adaptation influences water resource management in Indigenous and rural communities. Tulley also talks about her journey at the University of Arizona and the challenges she faced with moving from the Navajo reservation to the UA campus. Behind the Beaker is a podcast about the unbelievable science and even more unbelievable scientists behind it at the University of Arizona. Weekly episodes will feature scientists from across the board. This podcast is a Daily Wildcat production created by Alexandre Pere in association with Arizona Student Media. The Daily Wildcat "Online all the time, at dailywildcat.com." Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @DailyWildcat RATE, COMMENT AND SHARE! *Intro music by purpleplanetmusic.com

This week, Host Udbhav Venkataraman talks with Professor Courtney Crosson — an Assistant Professor in the college of architecture, planning and landscape architecture — about the process for becoming a licensed architect, her work as an architect designing net zero water and energy systems Kenya as well as various schools and institutions in the U.S. Crosson Talks about her current work as a professor and architectural researcher, our water system, decentralized water systems and more! Behind the Beaker is a podcast about the unbelievable science and even more unbelievable scientists behind it at the University of Arizona. Weekly episodes will feature scientists from across the board. This podcast is a Daily Wildcat production created by Alexandre Pere in association with Arizona Student Media. The Daily Wildcat "Online all the time, at dailywildcat.com." Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @DailyWildcat RATE, COMMENT AND SHARE! *Intro music by purpleplanetmusic.com

Lights, Camera, Photons: Understanding Quantum Information Science. BEHIND THE BEAKER IS BACK!!!! This week host Jillian Bartch talks with Zheshen Zhang — an assistant professor in the department of Materials Science and Engineering at the College of Optical Sciences at the University of Arizona — about his research on the experimental and theoretical aspects of quantum information science. He studies unique quantum phenomena, such as quantum entanglement and leverages these phenomena in quantum-optics and nanophotonic platforms to implement devices and systems for quantum communications, quantum sensing and quantum computing. Listen to understand how this research could improve sensor-based systems ranging from vehicle navigation to communication and medical imaging. Behind the Beaker is a podcast about the unbelievable science and even more unbelievable scientists behind it at the University of Arizona. Weekly episodes will feature scientists from across the board. This podcast is a Daily Wildcat production created by Alexandre Pere in association with Arizona Student Media. The Daily Wildcat "Online all the time, at dailywildcat.com." Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @DailyWildcat RATE, COMMENT AND SHARE! *Intro music by purpleplanetmusic.com

Happy New Year science listeners! Behind the Beaker and hosts Udbhav Venkataraman and Jillian Bartsch will be back SOON with new episodes and voices! In the meanwhile, check out all our previous episodes! Share! Comment! Behind the Beaker is a podcast about the unbelievable science and even more unbelievable scientists behind it at the University of Arizona. Weekly episodes will feature scientists from across the board. This podcast is a Daily Wildcat production created by Alexandre Pere in association with Arizona Student Media. The Daily Wildcat "Online all the time, at dailywildcat.com." Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @DailyWildcat *Intro music by purpleplanetmusic.com

This week Behind the Beaker, the Daily Wildcat science podcast, looks at microorganisms and the importnace of studying them. Host and science reporter Udbhav Venkataraman talks with Dr. Kelly Reynolds, professor at the University of Arizona Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health — department chair of community environment and policy. Reynolds talks about microbiology, water quality, COVID-19, health care infections and more! Behind the Beaker is a podcast about the unbelievable science and even more unbelievable scientists behind it at the University of Arizona. Weekly episodes will feature scientists from across the board. This podcast is a Daily Wildcat production created by Alexandre Pere in association with Arizona Student Media. The Daily Wildcat "Online all the time, at dailywildcat.com." Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @DailyWildcat *Intro music by purpleplanetmusic.com

This week Behind the Beaker, the Daily Wildcat science podcast looks at migrations, food and the craft beer industry. Host and science reporter Jillian Bartsch talks with Dr. Megan Carney, assistant professor in the School of Anthropology and director of the Center for Regional Food Studies at the University of Arizona. Carney talks about her research as a socio-cultural anthropologist whith a focus on migrations. Behind the Beaker is a podcast about the unbelievable science and even more unbelievable scientists behind it at the University of Arizona. Weekly episodes will feature scientists from across the board. This podcast is a Daily Wildcat production created by Alexandre Pere in association with Arizona Student Media. The Daily Wildcat "Online all the time, at dailywildcat.com." Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @DailyWildcat *Intro music by purpleplanetmusic.com

This week Behind the Beaker, the Daily Wildcat science podcast, looks at understanding health care in different communities. Host and science reporter Udbhav Venkataraman talks with Dr. Jennifer Hatcher, professor at the University of Arizona Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health — Phoenix and the Associate Director for Community Outreach and Engagement for the University of Arizona Cancer Center. Hatcher talks about how important it is to understand health care in different communities and shares stories of her work as a nurse in these communities. Behind the Beaker is a podcast about the unbelievable science and even more unbelievable scientists behind it at the University of Arizona. Weekly episodes will feature scientists from across the board. This podcast is a Daily Wildcat production created by Alexandre Pere in association with Arizona Student Media. The Daily Wildcat "Online all the time, at dailywildcat.com." Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @DailyWildcat *Intro music by purpleplanetmusic.com

This week Behind the Beaker, the Daily Wildcat science podcast, looks at Food Saftey — what it is?, why study it? And why is it so important for consumers to understand? Host and science reporter Jillian Bartsch talks with Dr. Sadhana Ravishankar, associate professor at the School of Animal and Comparative Biomedical sciences at the University of Arizona. Ravishankar talks about how she started her studies in food saftey and why the reseacrh she is conducting is important for everyone to understand. Behind the Beaker is a podcast about the unbelievable science and even more unbelievable scientists behind it at the University of Arizona. Weekly episodes will feature scientists from across the board. This podcast is a Daily Wildcat production created by Alexandre Pere in association with Arizona Student Media. The Daily Wildcat "Online all the time, at dailywildcat.com." Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @DailyWildcat *Intro music by purpleplanetmusic.com

This week Behind the Beaker, the Daily Wildcat science podcast, looks at AZ HEROES, a study to enhance our knowledge of the epidemiologic and immunologic characteristics of novel COVID-19 infection and reinfection among high-exposure individuals who provide critical services to our communities. Host and science reporter Udbhav Sukavanam Venkataraman talks with Dr. Jeff Burgess, professor and associate dean for research at the Mel & Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health at the University of Arizona. Burgess talks about his work wth AZ HEROES and how they are helping in the fight agaist the pandemic. Behind the Beaker is a podcast about the unbelievable science and even more unbelievable scientists behind it at the University of Arizona. Weekly episodes will feature scientists from across the board. This podcast is a Daily Wildcat production created by Alexandre Pere in association with Arizona Student Media. The Daily Wildcat "Online all the time, at dailywildcat.com." Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @DailyWildcat *Intro music by purpleplanetmusic.com https://azheroes.arizona.edu/

This week Behind the Beaker, the Daily Wildcat science podcast, heads to the stars — or asteroids in this case! Host and science reporter Jillian Bartch talks with Ronald Ballouz, a post doc at the Lunar Planetary Lab at the University of Arizona about his research with asteroids. He answers questions like why they are there, why we study them and what importance will they hold to solving bigger scientific problems. Ballouz also talks about his recent work with the asteroid Bennu and his work with NASA. Behind the Beaker is a podcast about the unbelievable science and even more unbelievable scientists behind it at the University of Arizona. Weekly episodes will feature scientists from across the board. This podcast is a Daily Wildcat production created by Alexandre Pere in association with Arizona Student Media. The Daily Wildcat "Online all the time, at dailywildcat.com." Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @DailyWildcat *Intro music by purpleplanetmusic.com

Hi Wildcats! In this episode of Behind the Beaker, Host Udbhav Venkataraman talks with Dr. Ian Pepper, Professor of Environmental Science, Public Health, and Agricultural-Biosystems Engineering at the UofA. He is also the director of the Water Energy and Sustainable Technology Center. Learn more about the groundbreaking work he and his team are doing in monitoring the coronavirus by looking at poop! The interview was cunducted over Zoom. Behind the beaker is a podcast about the unbelievable science and even more unbelievable scientists behind it at the University of Arizona. Weekly episodes will feature scientists from across the board. This podcast is a Daily Wildcat production created by Alexandre Pere in association with Arizona Student Media. The Daily Wildcat "Online all the time, at dailywildcat.com." Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @DailyWildcat *Intro music by purpleplanetmusic.com

Behind the Beaker, the Daily Wildcat Science podcast, is back!!! Season 2 is here and ready to get things started again. Even during a pandemic the team at the Daily Wildcat has found ways to tell amazing stories for our community. This season features two new hosts, Udbhav Venkataraman and Jillian Bartsch both DW science reporters ready for a jam-packed season of science fun! Behind the beaker is a podcast about the unbelievable science and even more unbelievable scientists behind it at the University of Arizona. Weekly episodes will feature scientists from across the board. This podcast is a Daily Wildcat production in association with Arizona Student Media. The Daily Wildcat "Online all the time, at dailywildcat.com."

Hey Wildcats! Sorry for the missed week but here's a podcast with a fantastic human: On today's episode of Behind the Beaker, we talk to Elise Gornish, a cooperative extension specialist at the University of Arizona's department of natural resources and the environment. We discuss the multitude of careers within the science community and get honest about academia. We hope you enjoy the podcast!

Happy Monday Wildcats! Today's episode has a very special guest: Judith Bronstein, a distinguished professor in the department of ecology and evolutionary biology at the University of Arizona. She's a pioneer in the field of mutualism and will blow your mind with this research. *Apologies for the audio, wifi was not our friend for this podcast but I still wanted to upload this for you guys*

Happy Monday Wildcats! Today we have Professor Donald Falk from the School of Natural Resources and the Environment at the University of Arizona. Today's episode is short but we pack a big punch talking about Don's mid-career decision to get his doctorate and a new minor he proposed to the UA before quarantine. Don't forget, I end each episode with "quarantine things". It's a section of the show with random choice of fun facts or random thoughts by yours truly.

Happy Monday! For today's episode we have the pleasure of talking to Michael Crimmins, an associate professor and climate science extension specialist at the University of Arizona. Mike's bubbly personality makes it hard to be grumpy, so if you're in need of an energy boost: click play. We talk about the potential positives of this pandemic, climate science, and the importance of every role within the science community. I hope you enjoy this episode, have a great week!

In this first episode of Behind the Beaker I interview Dante Lauretta, professor of planetary science and cosmochemistry at the University of Arizona's Lunar and Planetary Laboratory. Not only does this academic teach, he also creates science boardgames and leads NASA's OSIRIS-REx asteroid sample spacecraft mission. We talk about his time in the science community and his journey as a first generation college student. If you're interested in taking Dante's service learning course, search for 396B in Educational Leadership on UAccess. Bear Down!

A little introduction to this new podcast supported by the University of Arizona's Daily Wildcat newspaper.