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Women in Climate: Stephanie Holthaus

Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later May 25, 2023 20:00 Transcription Available


Join Christine Westenhaver as she talks to the co-lead for Women in Climate, Stephanie Holthaus. Women in Climate is a diverse coalition within The Nature Conservancy that brings women together to work towards collaborative and innovative climate solutions. In this podcast, we discussed what Women in Climate does, how the innovation labs work, and how we can help the climate crisis as members of society.  

Women in Climate: Kristie Gianetto

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2023 22:04 Transcription Available


In this episode, undergraduate Brian Biederman talks with Kristie Gianetto, the co-lead of The Nature Conservancy's Women in Climate Coalition. They discuss the goals of the Women in Climate initiative, how Kristie organizes and recruits participants for their Innovation Labs, and her advice for women interested in pursuing careers in climate. 

Women in Climate: From the Lab Bench to the Easel

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2023 39:15 Transcription Available


Scientific and artistic endeavors are used to explore and understand the world around us. Art helps visualize data and communicate results and the integration of art into science yields immeasurably better science. Join this conversation with Alejandra Enriquez, a science communicator at the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration as she talks about her journey in science, her experience with The Nature Conservancy's Women in Climate Coalition, and how she combines her scientific and artistic backgrounds. Through this conversation, I hope you gain insight into how Alejandra is working toward creating climate change solutions through marine biology art and what you can do to combat climate change.Follow Alejandra on Twitter at the following link: https://twitter.com/marinesciart View her website at this link: https://www.marinebioartist.com/ 

Women in Climate: Mary Tullis Engvall and Corporate Sustainability

Play Episode Play 25 sec Highlight Listen Later May 25, 2023 43:48 Transcription Available


Welcome to our newest episode in the Women in Climate series! I'm your hostess, Bianca Ruiz, and in today's episode, we get the chance to talk with Mary Tullis Engvall, former Senior Director of Corporate Sustainability of Cigna and current Member of the Nature Conservancy's Women in Climate Coalition. Listen to find out more about the Women in Climate network, Mary's role in Corporate Sustainability, and how she is working towards finding new solutions to Climate Change!

Women in Climate: The Inside Story on Salmon

Play Episode Play 45 sec Highlight Listen Later May 25, 2023 18:43 Transcription Available


Undergraduate Hailey Bladek talks with Michelle Stratton about her life and job as a fisheries scientist in Alaska. In this episode, they discuss climate issues in Alaska with  salmon and Michelle's experience in The Nature Conservancy's Women in Climate Coalition. 

Women in Climate: Easy as ABC: Audubon, Birds, and Climate Change

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2023 38:19 Transcription Available


The National Audubon Society is best known for their bird identification guides, but what are they doing about climate change? Robyn Shepherd, the Communication Director of Climate Change Advocacy at Audubon guides us through her work with Audubon, what it means for her to be a “woman in climate,” how climate change is impacting birds, and what we can do to help. This episode of our Women in Climate series is hosted by Cayla Romano, a University of Florida master's student studying agricultural education and communication with specialization in communication.In the episode, Robyn mentions this Audubon Climate Action Guide. Visit the link here: https://www.audubon.org/climate-action-guide  

Boundless Science: Karyn Rode and the U.S. Geological Survey

Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2023 24:31 Transcription Available


Welcome to our newest episode in the Boundless Science series! I'm your hostess, Bianca Ruiz, and in today's episode, we get the chance to talk with Karyn Rode, a research wildlife biologist from the U.S. Geological Survey Alaska Science Center. Listen to find out more about the U.S. Geological Survey, Karyn's role as a research wildlife biologist, and current wildlife research projects in the field!

Boundless Science: Raquel Bryant: Micropaleontology

Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2023 35:37 Transcription Available


Ever wondered how paleontologists reconstruct past climates? What can this knowledge be used for? Dive into this discussion with Dr. Raquel Bryant, an Assistant Professor of Earth and Environmental Sciences at Wesleyan University to learn how microscopic fossils can be used in understanding how the ocean and its ecosystems respond to intervals of global warmth in the geologic past. Hosted by UF Agricultural Education and Communication graduate student Lexi Bolger, this conversation is sure to teach you something new about the importance of combining social science with the geosciences. This episode was made in partnership with UF's Department of Agricultural Education and Communication.  

Boundless Science: What is 4-H CAPE?

Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2023 37:40 Transcription Available


Community Action Projects for the Environment, or CAPE, is a 4-H group dedicated to creating real changes to our environment through policy making. CAPE embodies the three 4-H project pillars – science, healthy living,  citizenship, and leadership. Sarah Wolking, a volunteer 4-H leader in Alachua County, Florida, explains what it means to be a student in 4-H and how today's youth is enacting tangible change for the future of our environment through talking to change leaders in their community. This episode of Boundless Science is hosted by Cayla Romano, a University of Florida master's student studying agricultural education and communication with a specialization in communication. 

Boundless Science: UF/IFAS Horse Teaching Unit

Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2023 25:10


Learn about the different Horse Teaching Units that UF/IFAS offers  in this episode of our Boundless Science series. UF AEC student Hailey Bladek talked with Joel McQuagge, a faculty member in the Animal Sciences department. Listen to learn more about Joel's experience in the Horse Teaching Unit at UF, how he started at UF, and more!

Boundless Science: Biological Scientist, Zoe Stroobosscher

Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2023 23:54 Transcription Available


Join Christine Westenhaver as she talks to a biological scientist at the Indian River Research and Education Center in Fort Pierce, Florida. In this podcast, we discussed the work of the Guzman SMART Irrigation and Hydrology Lab, and the work Zoe does there. 

Food Outcast - Introduction with Alice

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2023 8:34


Hear from your host for this series, Alice, an international master's student from Ireland. She discusses why she decided to produce this series and the importance and relevance of food insecurity among graduate international students, contextualizing these topics within her own lived experience of grappling with work restrictions and the pressure to remain silent about hardship.

Food Outcast - Ann

Play Episode Play 28 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 4, 2023 57:18


Ann, an international Ph.D. student from Canada, talks about her time as a student in the United States. Having completed a bachelor's and master's degree in the United States, Ann has experienced a variety of international student struggles over the years. From transportation issues to strict budgeting to accidental visa violations, Ann describes how she has overcome each hurdle in stride. 

Food Outcast - John

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2023 38:30


John, an international master's student from Haiti, details his return to school after spending over half a decade working in his field. As a student funded by a scholarship from his home country, John explains his experiences with resource and food insecurity, chiefly how he tries to balance his school workload with struggling to find work to subsidize his income. 

Food Outcast - Nick

Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 3, 2023 24:41


Nick, an international master's student from Saudi Arabia, talks about his experience as a student funded by his employer. With only 30% of his salary to live on, Nick must support his wife, who is unable to work due to visa restrictions, and his 5-year-old daughter, while also being a full-time student. 

Food Outcast - Juan

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2023 35:17


Juan, an international Ph.D. student from Columbia who also completed a master's degree in the United States, talks about his journey grappling with food insecurity and mental health awareness.  

Food Outcast - Sarah

Play Episode Play 38 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 3, 2023 37:06


Sarah, an international master's student from Canada, talks about her experiences with food insecurity and how she maintains a strict budget.

Food Outcast - Jay

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2023 44:41


This episode features Jay, an international Ph.D. student from Saudi Arabia.  Because he was a fully qualified Veterinary surgeon but still unable to find work back home, Jay decided to pursue higher education in the United States to improve his career prospects. After nearly 12 years in the United States, Jay reflects on food insecurity and unique challenges faced as a Muslim student. 

Food Outcast - Noah

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2023 28:28


Noah, an international Ph.D. student from Nigeria, talks about visa restrictions and how building a community helped him navigate issues with food insecurity. 

AI in Action: Dr. Samantha Brooks and Maddy Smythe

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2022 32:08


When it comes down to research, DNA and genetics are almost always implicated in it. Horse gaits have physical and genetic components to them. In this episode, Dr. Samantha Brooks, and graduate student Maddy Smythe, both in the UF/IFAS Department of Animal Sciences, discuss how artificial intelligence was used in their study of horse gaits. They want to discover which genes are responsible for gait in horses. AI is used to pinpoint certain joints to measure the horse's stride. Without it, it would take weeks of going through the videos to get these measurements. 

AI in Action: Aljae Lewis

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2022 15:05


DNA makes up our genes, influencing everything from the color of our eyes to the likelihood that we're impacted by certain diseases. Today's featured episode of the #StreamingScience podcast highlights a conversation between Aljae Lewis, an undergraduate researcher majoring in Biotechnology, and undergraduate student Natalie Rodriguez about the importance of including the ancestral and genetic background of cells in DNA research. They explore how this work can address racial disparities relating to different diseases and even save lives.

AI in Action: Emily Lindner

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2022 9:45


Have you ever thought about where your milk comes from? In a conversation with UF student Morgan Sheehan, UF Animal Sciences PhD student Emily Lidner gave an update on the state of the dairy industry and what their plans are to educate the public about calf production and milk. She also gave an overview of her research on dairy calf performance. 

AI in Action: Dr. Samantha Brooks and Maddy Smythe

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2022 32:08


How will artificial intelligence impact genetics? How is the equine industry incorporating artificial intelligence? University of Florida student Natalie Rodriguez dove into these questions with researcher Dr. Samantha Brooks and graduate student Maddy Smythe. They explored scientific breakthroughs relating to equine genetics of sport horses.  

AI in Action: Dr. Tie Liu

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2022 15:34


 Feeding the world is no easy job, and, unfortunately, some of the challenges that farmers are facing are not going to improve in the coming decades. A rising population along with a degrading natural environment are going to put significant added pressure on a system that is already exploiting too many resources. Tie Liu, Undergraduate Advisor, and Assistant Professor discusses genetics, genomics, and systems biology tools to explore the mechanisms of how transcriptional regulators integrate environmental cues and interact with signaling pathways to modulate plant growth. In an interview with Maggie Murphy, an undergraduate student at the University of Florida, Tie Liu sits down with us to discuss his research on the study of postharvest biology of broccoli senescence and potato tuber dormancy for the improvement of agronomic properties in order to reduce food waste. Tie Liu and Maggie Murphy further discuss Tie's background in science, the importance of artificial intelligence, and the impact of food waste on the environment and society. This episode was made in partnership with the UF/IFAS Office of the Dean for Research. 

AI in Action: Dr. Xu (Kevin) Wang

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2022 30:59


A tastier strawberry may come from a computer. New University of Florida research shows artificial intelligence can help scientists breed more flavor into the fruit. Dr. Xu (Kevin) Wang, an agricultural engineer working as an assistant professor at the Gulf Coast Research and Education Center in Florida discusses his broad interest and experience working at the intersection of computer science, electrical engineering, agricultural engineering, plant breeding, and his research pertaining to breeding better-tasting strawberries. In an interview with Maggie Murphy, an undergraduate student at the University of Florida, Dr. Wang sits down with us to discuss his research, experience in the world of science, and the importance of artificial intelligence to not only agriculture but to our listeners like yourself. This episode was made in partnership with the UF/IFAS Office of the Dean for Research.

AI in Action: Dr. Jasmine McNealy

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2022 29:23


Data-privacy is something that is extremely important to understand, especially in the technology age. In this episode, Dr. Jasmine McNealy, an associate professor in the Department of Media Production, Management, and Technology in the College of Journalism and Communications at the University of Florida (UF), discusses the implications of data privacy and the important of holding big companies accountable. In an interview with Lauren Boyett, an undergraduate student at UF, McNealy sits down with us to discuss her interest in research, how its connected to Artificial Intelligence, and how people can get more involved. This episode was made in partnership with the UF/IFAS Office of the Dean for Research.

AI in Action: Allison Wu

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2022 19:30


In this episode, Allison Wu, a senior computer science student at the University of Florida (UF), discusses her experience with the Florida Hacks Competition, how she plans to use the supercomputer on campus, and her plans post-graduation. In an interview with Lauren Boyett, an undergraduate student at UF, Wu discusses why she competed in Florida Hacks and why she decided to choose her major! This episode was made in partnership with the UF/IFAS Office of the Dean for Research.

AI in Action: Dr. Zach Siders Part Two

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2022 37:04


In the second episode featuring him, this time edited and produced by Joseph Sistrunk, Dr. Zach Siders goes in-depth on his work with Random Forests AI, and how he's applied AI in the Hawai'i and American Samoa longline fishery regions. Dr. Siders shares how he uses Ensemble Random Forests to monitor and predict movements of rare aquatic species. He also describes his interactions with fisheries while conducting research.

Scientist in Conversation: Dr. Sadie Hundemer

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2022 30:42


New Agricultural Education and Communication faculty member Dr. Sadie Hundemer joins the show with host Joe Sistrunk to discuss her educational and professional background and analyze her research on the “human dimensions of environmental challenges.” Dr. Hundemer also discusses her recent trip to Prague.

AI in Action: Matthew Richardson

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2022 27:35


Did you know that oyster reefs have a lot more to offer to the economy than tasty meals and the occasional pearl? How can the value of an aquatic ecosystem be measured? What is the value of conserving our natural resources? Dive into this discussion with Matthew Richardson, a Ph.D. Student in the Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation at the University of Florida. Matthew used machine learning during his masters on wetlands and rivers and will be applying AI to the water quality portion of his dissertation on oyster restoration. Hosted by Fisheries & Aquatic Sciences Graduate Student, Bethany Gaffey, this conversation is sure to teach you something new about the natural world and how we relate to it. This episode was made in partnership with UF's Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, the UF|IFAS Dean of Research Office, and UF's AI Strategic Initiative.  

AI in Action: Dr. Benjamin Misiuk

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2022 28:09


Ever wondered what's lurking at the bottom of the sea? Did you know scientists around the world are teaming up to create the most extensive map of the world's oceans? What can this knowledge be used for? Dive into this discussion with Dr. Benjamin Misiuk, a Post-Doctoral Fellow in the Department of Oceanography at Dalhousie University to learn how statistical and spatial analysis can be used to overcome deficiencies in benthic habitat mapping. Hosted by Fisheries & Aquatic Sciences Graduate Student, Bethany Gaffey, this conversation is sure to teach you something new about the natural world and how we relate to it. This episode was made in partnership with UF's Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, the UF|IFAS Dean of Research Office, and UF's AI Strategic Initiative.  

AI in Action: Alex Bijak

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2022 25:56


 Seagrasses are one of the most productive parts of our world's ecosystem and store carbon like no other plant. In this episode, Alex Bijak, a PhD student at the University of Florida in the Soil and Water Sciences Department discusses seagrass ecology and her research on blue carbon storage, and its relation to species and meadow history. Alex details her experience working with EPA to monitor water quality, and what brought her to UF. As we get into the interview, Alex discusses challenges she's faced as a student and as a woman in STEM. Alex's unique experiences, smarts, and determination have been instrumental in her continued success. 

AI in Action: Dr. Zach Siders Part One

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2022 27:30


 Artificial intelligence is changing the world faster than we can see, and its impact on the fisheries industry has been groundbreaking. Dr. Zach Siders, a research ecologist at the University of Florida, sat down with Ashleigh Jansen to share his experiences using AI in his field. He discusses his work with NOAA to reduce marine bycatch, distribution models he has been developing, and what he thinks of AI bringing about this fourth industrial revolution. Zach brings a plethora of knowledge to the table and his passion for his research is ultimately contagious. 

AI in Action: Dr. Jacqueline Aenlle

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2022 13:49


In this episode, UF AEC student Amber Kidd got to talk to Dr. Jacqueline Aenlle, a graduate from the University of Florida, about her research in science communication, podcast, and day to day life as a doctoral student. Jacqueline hosts her own podcast “From Urban to Agriculture” where she can answer difficult scientific questions and communicate it to the public in a way they can better understand it. Tune in to learn more about Jacqueline's research and journey to where she is today.

AI in Action: Dr. Marcelo Wallau

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2022 30:33


In this episode, UF AEC student Amber Kidd got to talk with Dr. Marcelo Wallau, a forage extension specialist and assistant professor in the Agronomy department at the University of Florida. In the interview we talked about his background, work with extension across Florida, as well as suggestions for future students pursuing an agriculture degree. Tune in to learn more about Dr. Wallau and what extension looks like as a forage specialist. 

AI in Action: Dr. Alina Zare

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2022 24:24


In this episode of Streaming Science's AI in Action series, UF AEC student, Alice Akers, sits down with Dr. Alina Zare, a Professor in Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Florida, to discuss machine learning within artificial intelligence. Tune in to learn more about AI and how it can be utilized not only within research but also some practical everyday uses. 

AI in Action: Dr. Samantha Wisely

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2022 23:17


In this episode of Streaming Science's AI in Action series, UF AEC student, Alice Akers, sits down with Dr. Samantha Wisely, a Professor in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation at the University of Florida, to discuss ​​feral pigs and how this invasive species impacts the state of Florida. Tune in to learn more about feral pigs, the role of artificial intelligence in this realm and more. 

AI in Action: Dr. David Reed, Dr. Jonathan Bentz, & Dr. Damon Woodard

Play Episode Play 25 sec Highlight Listen Later Jul 26, 2022 72:09


Episode host Caroline Nickerson, a PhD student in the University of Florida's Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, kicks off the Streaming Science “AI in Action” series with three experts who provide an introduction to AI an exciting aspects of the field. Dive into what makes AI at UF unique, explore the partnership that UF has with NVIDIA (one of the world's leading technology companies), and contemplate why AI should matter to you – the listener.This episode topics include: AI at UF, the role of AI in research and industry, and how scientists are moving forward to create new and unique solutions to address current global issues.The featured guests include: Dr. David Reed, Associate Provost for Strategic Initiatives at UF and the Associate Director for Research and Collections at the Florida Museum of Natural History Dr. Jonathan Bentz, Senior Manager, Solutions Architect -- Higher Education/Research, High Performance Computing (HPC) and Deep Learning at NVIDIA and NVIDIA AI Technology Center (NVAITC) lead for US/Canada Dr. Damon Woodard, Associate Professor, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering; Director, Florida Institute for National Security; and Director, Applied Artificial Intelligence Group

AI in Action: Dr. Yiannis Ampatzidis

Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Jul 19, 2022 24:14


We at the Streaming Science project want to know: How is Artificial Intelligence impacting the Agricultural Industry? In this episode, UF AEC graduate student Savannah Gardner sits down with the Chief Science Officer of Agriculture Intelligence, Dr. Yiannis Ampatzidis. Dr. Ampatsidis is a leading global voice in precision agriculture and the use of computer vision, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. Tune in to learn more about Agriculture Intelligence's products and the technology behind them, how AI is directly impacting precision agriculture, and extension and research in the Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering.  

AI in Action: Matt Donovan

Play Episode Play 34 sec Highlight Listen Later Jul 19, 2022 19:08


We at the Streaming Science project want to know: How is Artificial Intelligence impacting the Agricultural Industry? In this episode, UF AEC masters graduate Savannah Gardner sits down with Matt Donovan, the CEO of UF Innovate Accelerate @ The Hub company Agriculture Intelligence Inc. Matt provides an overview of Agriculture Intelligence and how AI is directly impacting precision agriculture. Through this podcast, I hope you gain insight into Matt's work in this industry, the role of AI in research and agriculture, and an overall sense of how scientists are moving forward to create new and unique solutions to address current global issues.

State of the Scientific Enterprise during COVID-19: Dr. Christine Miller

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2021 31:53


Self-care is an essential part of maintaining both our physical and mental health—all of which are important, especially during the challenging times of COVID-19. In this episode, Dr. Christine Miller, an Associate Professor of Evolutionary Ecology in the Nematology and Entomology Department at the University of Florida (UF), discusses the importance of self-care and shares her advice and lessons learned during a pandemic. In an interview with Whitney Stone, a graduate student at UF, Miller sits down with us to discuss adjusting her strategies to research, teaching, and her personal life during the COVID-19 pandemic. This episode was made in partnership with the UF/IFAS Office of the Dean for Research.

State of the Scientific Enterprise during COVID-19: Doctoral Student Whitney Stone

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2021 19:36


We at the Streaming Science project want to know: how has COVID-19 impacted the scientific enterprise and scientists' lives? In the case of Whitney Stone, she had to uproot and move back home to the Carolinas due to the pandemic. With curveballs thrown every which way, this podcast focuses on how the pandemic has affected graduate students and their research.  This episode was made in partnership with the UF/IFAS Office of the Dean for Research.(Music: Inspiring Dub Step AI Technology by TimMoor from Pixabay) 

State of the Scientific Enterprise during COVID-19: Dr. Don Behringer

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2021 26:35


How has COVID-19 impacted the scientific enterprise and scientists' lives? Well, how have pandemics impacted the lives of animals? COVID-19 has given us plenty to think about, but have you ever thought about how pandemics can affect other species? Dr. Don Behringer, a UF marine ecology and disease pathology professor at the University of Florida delves into his research on crustacean viruses and how they impact lobster and crab populations.  This episode was made in partnership with the UF/IFAS Office of the Dean for Research.

State of the Scientific Enterprise During COVID-19: Forging Through the Fire with Ludie Bond

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2021 40:50


Join Ludie Bond, Wildlife Mitigation Specialist and Public Information Officer for the Florida Forest Service as she discussed the impacts COVID-19 has had on the forestry industry, prescribed burning, and community relations. As a wealth of knowledge, she goes in-depth about the logistics of prescribed burning, misconceptions, and how to help your community be safe. This episode was made in partnership with the UF/IFAS Office of the Dean for Research.(Music: Inspiring Dub Step AI Technology by TimMoor from Pixabay) 

Life is Sweet, Just Stick with It: a conversation with Doctoral candidate Worrel Diedrick

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2021 21:24


We at the Streaming Science project want to know: how has COVID-19 impacted the scientific enterprise and scientists' lives? In this episode, UF AEC graduate student Christine Krebs sits down with Worrel Diedrick a doctoral candidate that studies honeybee health. He shares his experiences and education that brought him to Florida to obtain his graduate degrees and life as an international student and father during a global pandemic. This episode was made in partnership with the UF/IFAS Office of the Dean for Research.(Music: Inspiring Dub Step AI Technology by TimMoor from Pixabay) 

State of the Scientific Enterprise during COVID-19: Doctoral Student Ben Lowe

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2021 30:26


How has COVID-19 impacted the scientific enterprise and scientists' lives? When was the last time you thought about religion and fisheries at the same time? Let's get right into it. We spoke with doctoral student Ben Lowe about his exploration of how faith and religion play a role in fisheries management and climate change. Science is inherently human – and because of this, we see all dimensions of humanity in science including religion, friendship, and culture. Ben Lowe not only talks about how COVID-19 has affected him and his research, but he explores the concept of how faith and religion have affected fisheries as well.  This episode was made in partnership with the UF/IFAS Office of the Dean for Research.

State of the Scientific Enterprise during COVID-19: Dr. Lauren Diepenbrock

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2021 19:16


In this episode of Streaming Science's State of the Scientific Enterprise: COVID-19, UF AEC student Katie Ray sits down with UF/IFAS scientist and Extension Specialist, Dr. Lauren Diepenbrock, from the Citrus Research and Education Center. Tune in to learn more about the life of a scientist during the COVID-19 pandemic! This episode was made in partnership with the UF/IFAS Office of the Dean for Research.

State of the Scientific Enterprise during COVID-19: Jamie Burrow

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2021 10:59


In this episode, UF AEC student Katie Ray sits down with UF/IFAS Extension Program Coordinator, Jamie Burrow, from the Citrus Research and Education Center. Tune in to learn more about working in citrus with growers and scientists during the COVID-19 pandemic! This episode was made in partnership with the UF/IFAS Office of the Dean for Research.(Music: Inspiring Dub Step AI Technology by TimMoor from Pixabay) 

State of the Scientific Enterprise during COVID-19: Dr. Mallinger

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2021 29:00


We at the Streaming Science project want to know: how has COVID-19 impacted the scientific enterprise and scientists' lives?  In this episode, we speak with Dr. Rachel Mallinger,  assistant professor of pollinator ecology and conservation in the Entomology and Nematology Department at the University of Florida. Mallinger discusses how she fell in love with pollinators, current research the students in her lab are leading, and what it's like to drive on the highway with the windows down - thanks, COVID! This episode was made in partnership with the UF/IFAS Office of the Dean for Research.

State of the Scientific Enterprise during COVID-19: Katie Ray, Graduate Student at UF

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2021 17:44


We at the Streaming Science project want to know: How has COVID-19 impacted the scientific enterprise and scientists' lives? Today we got to interview Katie Ray a graduate student at the University of Florida who is basing her thesis on crisis communication during the pandemic. From changing a thesis to how her life as a TA has changed Katie has shown tenacity through it all and become a stronger student and researcher for it.  This episode was made in partnership with the UF/IFAS Office of the Dean for Research.

State of the Scientific Enterprise During COVID-19: Plants and People: How Florida Landscapers and Nurseries are Handling Changing Needs

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2021 26:11


In this podcast, we explore the Florida Landscape and Nursery Industry with Kate Clary, the Director of Strategic Communications for the Florida Nursery, Growers, and Landscape Association. Here, we discuss FNGLA membership and changes made within the organization this year in order to keep the community safe as well as how landscape companies and nurseries are handling the changes of the pandemic.  This episode was made in partnership with the UF/IFAS Office of the Dean for Research.(Music: Inspiring Dub Step AI Technology by TimMoor from Pixabay) 

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