Doane University 's Podcast

Dr. Brad Elder, professor of biology, has a background in herpetology, ecology, evolution, and fire ecology. Hear about some of the important research projects he's been involved in at Doane, including The Doane Nets Project and his work with the Power of Love foundation. Support the show (http://doane.edu/giving)

Dr. Erin Doyle, associate professor of biology, has a background in computational biology. Hear more about how she and her students use computer codes, statistics, and more to understand genetics, learn resilience, and achieve results.Support the show (http://doane.edu/giving)

Dr. Dane Bowder '10, assistant professor of biology, talks about how his liberal arts education from Doane helped guide his graduate research and prepare him for his current role as a faculty member at his alma mater.Support the show (http://doane.edu/giving)

Sarah Schroeder '14 talks about her Doane experience and how it helped her move on to grad school and open her own business. Support the show (http://doane.edu/giving)

Ashley Spitsnogle talks about her experience as a small town basketball player who came to Doane and found her passion as an artist. Support the show (http://doane.edu/giving)

Dr. Ramesh Laungani and senior Jackson Bates stop by the studio to talk about some amazing environmental research they are doing. Support the show (http://doane.edu/giving)

Dr. Andrea Holmes sits with us to talk about Doane's venture in to cannabis education and the benefits the market can provide to the University. Support the show (http://doane.edu/giving)

New Alum Jared Foote '19 joins us to talk about all the work he has done as an undergraduate student at Doane to improve sustainability on campus! He shares his experience starting the Human Planetary Health Society, running a waste campaign, and building a biodigestor on campus! He also shares his experience being a member of the student philanthropy committee and what it means to him to receive an endowed scholarship from an alum! Take a listen and enjoy!Support the show (http://doane.edu/giving)

Chief Diversity Officer Luis Sotelo joins us in the studio to share all of the important work Doane is doing to become a more inclusive and accepting place for all students, faculty, and staff. Tune in as Luis explains how Doane is reexamining hiring practices, opening up financial opportunities for students, and creating a culture of love and support for everyone at the institution! Support the show (http://doane.edu/giving)

Steve Jerina '11 delivers some insight to philanthropy and its role on Doane's campus! Steve explains how his time as an undergrad and employee at Doane shaped his current career at the Omaha Community Foundation and how the liberal arts education has prepared him and other students for the challenges the world has to offer! Take a listen and hear Steve's story! Support the show (http://doane.edu/giving)

Hall of Famer Raymonn Adams '01 stops by the studio to share his story of coming to Doane from Texarkana, Arkansas and finding his way in small town Nebraska. He explains how his Doane experience helped him get opportunities with the CFL and NFL as well as how it helped him start his own company and jump started his motivational speaking career! Take a listen and hear how Doane has changed Raymonn's life! Support the show (http://doane.edu/giving)

Welcome to the very first episode of Shield Talk: The Doane Alumni Podcast! Today Laura Thomas '07 stops by the studio to talk about how she found Doane and how her experience in Africa helped mold who she is today! Take a listen as Laura shares her experience as a student and the impact its had on her career! Support the show (http://doane.edu/giving)