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The Science Management Symbiosis Podcast is a weekly podcast that tackles relevant and important ecological topics by synthesizing peer-reviewing literature and discussing applications to management.

SMS Podcast - Liana and Bryn


    • Nov 18, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 39m AVG DURATION
    • 34 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Science Management Symbiosis Podcast

    Episode 33. Rangeland Management - Understanding Our Why

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2021 46:11


    This week we're talking about rangeland management, why rangelands are important, how management in this ecosystem works, and the resources that they provide.For full show notes visit our website: sciencemanagementsymbiosis.com

    Episode 32. History of Agriculture - Everyone Better Be Eating

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2021 17:43


    This week we're giving you an introduction to agriculture and a brief history.  We're also talking about why agriculture is so important and using this short introduction to set up some fun agriculture topics for the rest of the season such as chocolate and coffee production, unique agriculture systems around the world, as well as addressing the uncertain future of agriculture: so stay tuned and get ready for some fun this season!For full show notes visit our website: sciencemanagementsymbiosis.com

    Episode 31. Introduction To Public Lands - For Each And Every American

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2021 33:08


    We're happy to be back for Season 2! This week we're giving you an introduction and overview to U.S. public lands, why they are important, and the resources that they provide.For full show notes visit our website: sciencemanagementsymbiosis.com

    Episode 30. Ozone - The Earth's Sunscreen

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2021 31:12


    This week we're talking about ozone, the "good" ozone and the "bad" ozone, what causes them, the ozone hole, and what we can all do to reduce the "bad" ozone.For full show notes visit our website: sciencemanagementsymbiosis.com

    Episode 29. Apex Predator Reintroduction - A Buffet Option

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2021 51:04


    This week we're talking about different types of predators such as mesopredators as well as apex predators, how this relates to endangered species within an ecosystem, and reintroducing apex predators into an ecosystem!For full show notes visit our website: sciencemanagementsymbiosis.com

    Episode 28. Population Genetics - The Raiding Elephants

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2021 39:41


    This week we're talking about population genetics, what it is, why it's important, how this relates to endangered species, how it is used, and some interesting new legislature that addresses a major concern with this issue!For full show notes visit our website: sciencemanagementsymbiosis.com

    Episode 27. Fire Adapted Systems - The Ruling Ponderosas

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2021 66:32


    This week we're talking about fire adapted systems, what they are, and our favorite fire adapted system: ponderosa pine forest.For full show notes visit our website: sciencemanagementsymbiosis.com

    Episode 26. Endangered Species - Jurassic Park Style?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2021 50:32


    This week we're talking about the endangered species act, how it works, and some examples of how the restoration act has worked for some species.  Is the endangered species act effective?  Listen in to find out what the research would suggest.For full show notes visit our website: sciencemanagementsymbiosis.com

    Episode 25. Restoration - It's The Hudson... Nothing Is Visible

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2021 54:58


    This week we're giving you an overview about the concept and pillars of restoration, some examples, and a discussion all about the management aspects of restoration.For full show notes visit our website: sciencemanagementsymbiosis.com

    Episode 24. Microbes - Blurring The Line Between Where Microbes End and Humans Begin

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2021 54:12


    This week we're giving you an overview all about microbial organisms, more commonly known as microbes!For full show notes visit our website: sciencemanagementsymbiosis.com

    Episode 23. Pollinators - All The Good Stuff

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2021 40:23


    This week we're giving you an overview all about pollinators!For full show notes visit our website: sciencemanagementsymbiosis.com

    Episode 22. Renewable Energy - Another Spinning Turbine

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2021 64:32


    This week we're talking about renewable energy!  We talk all about the different types of renewable energy and the pros and cons of each and what this means for management.For full show notes visit our website: sciencemanagementsymbiosis.com

    Episode 21. Wilderness - No Trammeling!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2021 64:07


    This week we're talking about wilderness!  We're going to talk about what it is, how wilderness is created, what the wilderness act is, and what this means for management.For full show notes visit our website: sciencemanagementsymbiosis.com

    Episode 20 - Bonus Episode 7. How To Apply For Jobs Post-Grad School - A New Flavor Of Fun

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2021 19:48


    Bonus Episode! It's the final episode in our bonus series all about graduate school!  Today we're talking about what comes after graduate school.  For full show notes visit our website: sciencemanagementsymbiosis.com

    Episode 19. What Happened In 2020? - Humpback Whales At A Party

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2021 41:13


    This week we're talking about what happened in 2020!  We're going to talk about what what changed as a result of the pandemic, what caused the changes, and why this is such an important topic to discuss and what this could mean for the future.For full show notes visit our website: sciencemanagementsymbiosis.com

    Episode 18 - Bonus Episode 6. Grad School Hardships - Candy Along the Side of the Road

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2021 22:16


    Bonus Episode! We've started a bonus series all about graduate school!  Today we're talking about hardships in graduate school.  For full show notes visit our website: sciencemanagementsymbiosis.com

    Episode 17. Invasive Species Part 2 - Animals, Bounties, and Hot Metal Pokers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2021 34:28


    This week we're talking about invasive species.  This is the second of a two episode mini series.  .  This week is all about some animal examples of invasive species and how we manage for them.  Tune in to both episodes to hear about about these pesky species that are so happily out of their natural habitats.

    Episode 16 - Bonus Episode 5. How To Choose Your Committee

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2021 18:06


    Bonus Episode! We've started a bonus series all about graduate school!  Today we're talking about how to choose your committee in graduate school.  For full show notes visit our website: sciencemanagementsymbiosis.com

    Episode 15. Invasive Species Part 1 - Plants, Sunlight, and Soil

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2021 36:08


    This week and next we're talking about invasive species.  This is the first of two episodes about invasive species.  This week is all about some plant examples of invasive species and how we manage for them.  Next week, we'll be discussing animal invasive species. Tune in to both to hear about about these pesky species that are so happily out of their natural habitats.

    Episode 14 - Bonus Episode 4. How To Prep For Graduate School

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2021 19:18


    Bonus Episode! We've started a bonus series all about graduate school!  Today we're talking about how to prepare for graduate school.  For full show notes visit our website: sciencemanagementsymbiosis.com

    Episode 13. Symbiosis - Hungry For Sushi?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2021 44:12


    This week we're talking about symbiosis.  You knew we had to... its in our name after all!  These are long term interactions between different species, but are they all beneficial?  Listen in to find out!

    Episode 12 - Bonus Episode 3. Which Graduate School Is For You?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2021 21:20


    Bonus Episode! We've started a bonus series all about graduate school!  Today we're talking about how to chose your graduate school.  For full show notes visit our website: sciencemanagementsymbiosis.com

    Episode 11. Evolutionary Oddballs - They Went A Lot Of Different Ways

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2021 52:31


    This week we're talking about evolutionary oddballs.  These are strange creatures that inhabit the earth that you may never have heard of and are extremely bizarre. Which outlandish creatures do we discuss?  Listen in to find out!

    Episode 10 - Bonus Episode 2. How Much Work Is Graduate School?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2021 23:23


    Bonus Episode! We've started a bonus series all about graduate school!  Today we're talking about how much of a commitment graduate school actually is.  For full show notes visit our website: sciencemanagementsymbiosis.com

    Episode 9. Pests and Fire - Silver Bullets and Tiny Toothpicks

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2021 33:53


    This week we're talking about fire and pests.  We talk about how pests are affected by fire and management and we get into a particular pest example that gave us shivers.For full show notes visit our website: sciencemanagementsymbiosis.com

    Episode 8 - Bonus Episode 1. Why Should You Go To Graduate School?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2021 18:39


    Surprise!  We've started a bonus series all about graduate school!  Today we're talking about why you should go to graduate school or if you should go to graduate school.  For full show notes visit our website: sciencemanagementsymbiosis.com

    Episode 7. Climate Change - Ping Pong Balls and Air Conditioning

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2021 46:26


    This week we're talking about climate change!  We're going to talk about what climate change is, what causes it, and why this is such an important topic.For full show notes visit our website: sciencemanagementsymbiosis.com

    Episode 6. Dust On Snow - Human Induced Dustiness

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2021 38:54


    This week we're talking about dust on snow!  We're going to talk about this worldwide issue and discuss why dust on snow is important.For full show notes visit our website: sciencemanagementsymbiosis.com

    Episode 5. Sustainability - 2021, The Make or Break Year

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2021 50:48


    Happy Earth Day! This week we're talking about sustainability!  We wanted to celebrate Earth Day by talking about what sustainability is and how we can all make a difference in this make or break year.For full show notes visit our website: sciencemanagementsymbiosis.com

    Episode 4. Wild Horses & Burros - Have We Loved Them To Death?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2021 46:08


    This week we're talking about wild horses and burros!  We're going to delve into the history of horses and burros in North America and we'll discuss how these wild horses are being managed.For full show notes visit our website: sciencemanagementsymbiosis.com

    Episode 3. Bark Beetle Outbreak - Lynx Love it?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2021 43:02


    This week we're talking about bark beetle infestations!  We're going to delve into the history of bark beetle in North America, what the research is telling us about the impacts of this forest disturbance, and we'll discuss how all of this influences management.For full show notes visit our website: sciencemanagementsymbiosis.com

    Episode 2. Wildfire - "Fire is..."

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2021 55:01


    This week we're talking about a "hot" topic, wildfires!  We're going to delve into the history of wildfire in North America, what the research is telling us about current and future fire, and we'll discuss how all of this impacts management.For full show notes visit our website: sciencemanagementsymbiosis.com

    Episode 1. COVID-19 - Microscopic Cooties

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2021 40:43


    This week we're talking about the COVID-19 pandemic.  We talk about what a virus is, the history of COVID viruses, and what this means for everyday management for us all.For full show notes visit our website: sciencemanagementsymbiosis.com

    Introduction to SMS

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2021 5:47


    Get to know us a little and learn why we started this podcast!Visit our website to learn more about us: sciencemanagementsymbiosis.com

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