Podcasts about Nalini Nadkarni

It’s the end of the week, the sun is shining, and maybe you’re thinking “I’m ready to get out there and explore! Meet new people, make new friends… at least until it starts raining again.” Well, rain or shine - If you’re searching for something to keep you occupied this weekend, you’re in the right place. Soundside Producer Jason Megatron Burrows is here in the nick of time to give you all the highlights. Nat Geo Live: From Roots to Canopy, Nalini Nadkarni, Thurs 27 February, Port Angeles A fascinating exploration of the science and wildlife hanging out above us in the forests. Featuring NatGeo explorer & tree canopy ecologist, Nalini Nadkarni, a UW alum and the inspiration for the Explorer Barbie Dolls. Ronald K. Brown/EVIDENCE | Meany Center, Thursday 27 February - Sunday 2 March, U-District, Seattle The performance focuses on the integration of traditional African dance with contemporary choreography and spoken word. Brown uses movement as a way to reinforce the importance of community in African American culture and to acquaint audiences with the beauty of traditional African forms and rhythms. Seattle International Dance Festival, Friday 28 February - Saturday 1 March; Thursday 8 - Friday 9 March, Capitol Hill, Seattle This year’s mini-fest will fuse Urban, Ballet, Modern, and traditional Indian forms in a riveting mix of cultures and movement. Good Time Girls History In The Spotlight, Friday 28 February, Bellingham Sip cocktails in a cabaret setting while these sassy storytellers present well-researched theatrical tales and historic photographs from Bellingham's beloved and only remaining historic playhouse, the Mount Baker Theatre. Enjoy illustrated tales of celebrated moments, iconic performances, colorful characters, and local lore. James Dean Movies at The SIFF Downtown, Friday 29 February - Thursday 6 March, Downtown, Seattle If you’ve never seen any of them, like our host Libby Denkmann, get yourself to the theater & check them out. These movies are legends for a reason… Whatcom Farm Expo, Saturday 29 March, Lynden A plethora of speakers and events with topics ranging from “Holistic Pasture Management,” to “Buying your first Tractor,” and “Getting started with Beef!” Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nalini Nadkarni, National Geographic explorer and professor emeritus at the University of Utah, talks about the importance of canopy plants and the effects human activities have on forest diversity and function. Then, freshwater ecologist and author David Strayer shares more about his latest book, "Beyond the Sea: The Hidden Life in Lakes, Streams and Wetlands."

Nalini Nadkarni's unique academic career interweaves her scientific research on rainforest canopy biota with innovative public engagement. She has written 150 scientific papers and books on the composition and ecological roles of canopy-dwelling communities, supported by the National Science Foundation and the National Geographic Society. She also engages with those who do not or cannot gain access to science education, including faith-based groups, artists, corporations, and people who are incarcerated. Her work is featured in journals ranging from Science to Playboy, and in public media such as Science Friday, Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me, and RadioLab. In 2023, the National Geographic Society named her as one of their ten “Explorers at Large.” Her awards include a Guggenheim Fellowship, the AAAS Award for Public Engagement, the National Science Foundation Award for Public Service, The Rachel Carson Award for Conservation, The Wilson Award for the Advancement of Social Justice, and the Archie Carr Medal for Conservation. In this second part of our conversation, Nalini discusses:How she created "Treetop Barbie" and overcame Mattel's attempts to stop herPartnering with faith groups to emphasize the spiritual value of treesInvolving inmates in meaningful conservation workLeveraging impact investment for sustainable ecological fundingTo learn more about Nalini's work:https://www.nalininadkarni.com/ https://explorers.nationalgeographic.org/directory/nalini-m-nadkarni Follow us on social media for more updates:Twitter: @brvnathanInstagram: @brvnathanSubscribe to our newsletter for exclusive early access to episodes: www.beautyatwork.netThis episode is sponsored by the John Templeton Foundation (https://www.templeton.org/) and Templeton Religion Trust (https://templetonreligiontrust.org/).Support the Show.

Nalini Nadkarni's unique academic career interweaves her scientific research on rainforest canopy biota with innovative public engagement. She has written 150 scientific papers and books on the composition and ecological roles of canopy-dwelling communities, supported by the National Science Foundation and the National Geographic Society. She also engages with those who do not or cannot gain access to science education, including faith-based groups, artists, corporations, and people who are incarcerated. Her work is featured in journals ranging from Science to Playboy, and in public media such as Science Friday, Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me, and RadioLab. In 2023, the National Geographic Society named her as one of their ten “Explorers at Large.” Her awards include a Guggenheim Fellowship, the AAAS Award for Public Engagement, the National Science Foundation Award for Public Service, The Rachel Carson Award for Conservation, The Wilson Award for the Advancement of Social Justice, and the Archie Carr Medal for Conservation. In this first part of our conversation, Nalini discusses:Her childhood love for treesHer pioneering research on the forest canopyHow the discovery of canopy roots reshaped our understanding of tree biology.Challenges and risks she encountered in her work To learn more about Nalini's work:https://www.nalininadkarni.com/ https://explorers.nationalgeographic.org/directory/nalini-m-nadkarni Follow us on social media for more updates:Twitter: @brvnathanInstagram: @brvnathanSubscribe to our newsletter for exclusive early access to episodes: www.beautyatwork.netThis episode is sponsored by the John Templeton Foundation (https://www.templeton.org/) and Templeton Religion Trust (https://templetonreligiontrust.org/).Support the Show.

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Dr. Nalini Nadkarni, a forest ecologist and professor emeritus in the U's Department of Biology, shares about her passion for rainforest tree canopy research and science communication with "non-traditional" audiences.

Nalini Nadkarni is an ecologist who helped revolutionize the study of forest canopies. In 1980, Nalini started using mountain climbing techniques to ascend to the treetops in the Costa Rican rainforest. When Nalini isn't traversing tree canopies, she's advocating for environmental conservation and education. Her goal is to reach a broad audience with the message that nature can be incredibly profound, even life-changing.Connect with Nalini: Website Resources: Nalini's TED TalkNalini's article on Tapestry ThinkingNature and Human Health - Alliance Sponsor:Check out REI's Re/Supply program 

Joe and Korey sit down with competitive climbing arborist Aneesa Winn and discuss her amazing career, accomplishments, and inspirational perspective on climbing trees. Listen in as we talk about climbing competitions, women in trees, and the life of an international contract climber! Guest: Aneesa Winn: TheTreeChic@gmail.com & IG @thetreechic Aneesa is an ambassador for Courant Vertical Living: https://vertical-living.mycourant.com/en If you would like to participate in or support the WCISA WIA (Western Chapter ISA Women in Arboriculture) annual workshop visit - https://wcisa-wia.org/support/ If you're interested in learning more about the work done by Sybil Gotsch and Nalini Nadkarni you can visit their websites at http://www.sybilgotsch.com/ and https://nalininadkarni.com/ If you enjoyed the podcast please rate, review, subscribe and tell a fellow tree lover! Questions or topics you would like us to discuss? Send them to discoveringforestry@gmail.com. Music credit: Cool Tools Music Video - "Timber" Hosted by: Joe Aiken & Korey Lofy Produced by: Korey Lofy Artwork by: Cara Markiewicz --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/discoveringforestry/support

Hey Radiolab for Kids listeners! We're back after a long hiatus with one of our favorite episodes from earlier this year. And a surprise...  We're cooking up something new and looking to get your feedback. Join our Radiolab for Kids listener panel by taking this 5 minute survey (https://airtable.com/shrjoLpn13qCHlXh0). We're listening and want to create more awesome stories for you and your families! ABOUT THE EPISODE: For much of history, tree canopies were pretty much completely ignored by science. It was as if researchers said collectively, "It's just going to be empty up there, and we've got our hands full studying the trees down here! So why bother?!" But then, around the mid-1980s, a few ecologists around the world got curious and started making their way up into the treetops using any means necessary (ropes, cranes, hot air dirigibles) to document all they could find. It didn't take long for them to realize not only was the forest canopy not empty, it was absolutely filled to the brim with life. You've heard of treehouses? How about tree gardens?!  This week we journey up into the sky and discover Forests above the forest. We learn about the secret powers of these sky gardens from ecologist Korena Mafune, and we follow Nalini Nadkarni as she makes a ground-breaking discovery that changes how we understand what trees are capable of.  A FEW VISUAL TRE(E)ATS: We first learned about the magical world of the canopy from this beautiful video from Michael Werner, Joe Hanson, and the PBS Overview team. It features Korena Mafune's research up in the treetops, as well as the people who have dedicated their lives to saving what's left of the old growth forests. We highly recommend checking it out!  And, if you're hankering to go climb a tree after this episode, you might enjoy browsing Hallie Bateman's wonderfully illustrated guide to the best climbing trees in NYC for a little inspiration. OTHER WAYS TO CONNECT WITH THE SHOW:  Radiolab's newsletter comes out every Wednesday. It includes short essays, recommendations, and other fun ways to interact with the show. Sign up (https://radiolab.org/newsletter)! Radiolab is supported by listeners like you. Support our show by becoming a member of The Lab (https://members.radiolab.org/) today. Follow our show on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @radiolab, and share your thoughts with us by emailing radiolab@wnyc.org.

Season 3 is all about the Washington Sustainability in Prisons Project (otherwise referred to as SPP). SPP brings education and training into the prisons to reduce recidivism and protect and enhance our environment. This season will be six or seven episodes long (we're not sure yet because numbers and math or something) and we will be interviewing a variety of people from SPP, as well as partners and individuals that have participated in the program. Unfortunately, we are missing the Department of Corrections perspective because we were unable to connect with them.In this episode we are honored to interview Dr. Nalini Nadkarni, whose curiosity and out of the box thinking led to the formation of SPP. She's so amazing she even had a TreeTop Barbie made in her likeness! We will also hear a little bit from Kelli Bush, current Co-Director of SPP. Kelli will be joining us most, if not all, episodes this season. Kelli helped us out a great deal this season, helping us make connections with interviewees and providing a lot of background information and assistance. We couldn't have created this season without Kelli! Thanks Kelli!!!IntervieweesNalini NadkarniNalini is currently a professor of Biology at the University of Utah, and is a former professor at the Evergreen State College in Olympia, Washington. According to her website, “Nalini's research interests are on: community and ecosystem ecology of tropical and temperate forest canopy organisms and interactions; the effects of forest fragmentation on biodiversity and community function; and the development of database tools for canopy researchers.” She has also “pioneered bringing science education, conservation projects, and nature imagery to the incarcerated.”Kelli BushKelli Bush is the co-director of the sustainability in prisons project. She helps bring nature, science and environmental education into prisons in Washington. She also leads staff from the Evergreen State College that coordinate programs in the prisons. She has a Bachelor's degree in Agriculture Ecology from The Evergreen State College.Sustainability in PrisonsNalini talked about the origins of SPP, which started with an idea of having incarcerated people help her learn how to grow moss, so sustainably grown moss could be used for horticultural purposes instead of gathering moss from the wild. This idea came about because of Nalini's scientific work, as well as that of Pat Muir from Oregon State University. It turns out people don't know how to propagate moss, even in the famous moss gardens of Japan! After shopping the idea around to several prisons, she got a bite from Dan Pacholke, who was the prison superintendent at the Cedar Creek Corrections Center at the time, and the two of them founded SPP. This has led to more scientific study, seminars, environmental training, and education in prisons in Washington State. Nalini has since moved on to Utah (where she's started a similar program called INSPIRE), but SPP has continued to grow. Nalini remains involved with SPP and often collaborates with Kelli Bush and others, including writing peer-reviewed papers published in scientific journals. One of these describes a collaboration between NASA, SPP, INSPIRE, as well as similar programs in Ohio and Florida, where NASA brought astrobiology education to prisons.Since we forgot to ask Nalini, we had Kelli join us to explain what an IRB is. She also shares more about some similar programs around the US and around the world that SPP shares ideas with and learns from.Coming up nextJoin us in two weeks (June 21) for our next episode, where we will be hearing from James Jackson, who works with SPP and the Department of Corrections as an Education and ReEntry Navigator. We will also hear more from Kelli Bush about what the Sustainability in Prisons Project is (and isn't).Please don't forget to rate, review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts (like Tune In, Castbox, Himalaya, iheartradio, etc). Please let us know what you think in the comments below or on our Facebook page.

Nalini Nadkarni is a canopy biologist who has always found sanctuary in trees. Beyond her scientific studies, she's extolled the spiritual benefits of being around our flora friends – a feeling that's prevailed across many religions.

In this episode of How'd You Think of That?, Temple Grandin talks with Dr. Nalini Nadkarni, an ecologist who studies rainforest canopies and their disturbances. In addition to her research, Dr. Nadkarni pioneered the Science in Prisons project, which brings science education and conservation projects to incarcerated individuals. She is also a professor of Biology at the University of Utah.This podcast is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 1745674.

The positive effects of scientist engagement with the general public are well documented, but most investigations have focused on the benefits to the public rather than on those performing engagement activities. Writing in BioScience, Nalini Nadkarni of the University of Utah and colleagues "reverse the lens" on public engagement with science, discovering numerous benefits for scientists involved in these efforts.The authors distributed pre- and post-event surveys to individuals who are incarcerated in a state prison and a county jail as part of the Initiative to Bring Science Programs to the Incarcerated (INSPIRE) program, through which scientists present informal scientific lectures in carceral settings. This sort of engagement is particularly important, say the authors, given the growing emphasis among funding agencies and in academia on broadening the reach of science to include scientifically underserved groups.The results of the surveys were striking, with 100% of the scientist participants reporting that they would recommend the program to their colleagues. Scientists who gave lectures also reported an increased interest in taking action on issues related to social justice, with one respondent stating, “It has motivated me to take more actions. A couple of years from now, I plan to design programs for young adults from minority families.”The experience also produced significant counterstereotypical effects, in which negative preconceived notions were dramatically shifted by their experiences. "My interaction with incarcerated individuals really opened my eyes. Previously, these individuals were a number or statistic that I hear on the news. After meeting individuals, I felt empathy for people in this situation," said one respondent.The authors are hopeful about the prospects for the expansion of such programs, for the benefit of scientists and people who are incarcerated alike. They note that the program is cost-effective and accessible, as they calculated that if only 10% US scientists were to engage in similar work, that would result in a ratio of 95 scientists per correctional facility, and "every incarcerated person in the United States would have access to a scientist's presentation."Authors Nalini Nadkarni, Jeremy Morris, JJ Horns join us on this episode of BioScience Talks to discuss the article and the promise of greater public engagement with science.Additional ResourcesThe Go To Prison Handbook  More peer-reviewed publications. Learn more about science in prisons.The youth in custody program. 

For much of history, tree canopies were pretty much completely ignored by science. It was as if researchers said collectively, "It's just going to be empty up there, and we've got our hands full studying the trees down here! So why bother?!" But then, around the mid-1980s, a few ecologists around the world got curious and started making their way up into the treetops using any means necessary (ropes, cranes, hot air dirigibles) to document all they could find. It didn't take long for them to realize not only was the forest canopy not empty, it was absolutely filled to the brim with life. You've heard of treehouses? How about tree gardens?!  This week we journey up into the sky and discover Forests above the forest. We learn about the secret powers of these sky gardens from ecologist Korena Mafune, and we follow Nalini Nadkarni as she makes a ground-breaking discovery that changes how we understand what trees are capable of.  P.S. This episode is a layer cake of arboreal surprises (including the reappearance of a certain retired host).  A few visual tre(e)ats:  We first learned about the magical world of the canopy from this beautiful video from Michael Werner, Joe Hanson, and the PBS Overview team. It features Korena Mafune's research up in the treetops, as well as the people who have dedicated their lives to saving what's left of the old growth forests. We highly recommend checking it out! And, if you're hankering to go climb a tree after this episode, you might enjoy browsing Hallie Bateman's wonderfully illustrated guide to the best climbing trees in NYC for a little inspiration.Support Radiolab by becoming a member today at Radiolab.org/donate.Radiolab is on YouTube! Catch up with new episodes and hear classics from our archive. Plus, find other cool things we did in the past — like miniseries, music videos, short films and animations, behind-the-scenes features, Radiolab live shows, and more. Take a look, explore and subscribe!  

Interconnectedness among trees occurs through visible and invisible pathways. The scriptures of world religions often reference trees as metaphor of spiritual values, or of description of the holy. Drawing on the importance of trees in holy writings, rituals and celebrations across religious traditions, Dr. Nalini Nadkarni asks: what bedrock spiritual truths teach us to protect trees, and all of nature?

This episode is the next in our oral history series, In Their Own Words. These pieces chronicle the stories of scientists who have made great contributions to their fields, particularly within the biological sciences. Each month, we will publish in the pages of BioScience, and on this podcast, the results of these conversations. Nalini Nadkarni is a professor of biology at the University of Utah.  Note: Both the text and audio versions have been edited for clarity and length.

All our problems haven't magically vanished after the dark year gone by, but perhaps we've begun a new chapter, a slow re-awakening. In this collection of short stories, Rohan finds moments from four storytellers – Diana Nyad, Nalini Nadkarni, Franklin Leonard, and Florence Williams – that explore the singular moments that set us on a new path. Sometimes, it's a single, pointed question. Other times, it's an unexpected invitation. And sometimes, that moment arrives in a full-on blizzard.Listen to Meditative Story episodes featured in this episode:Diana Nyad: http://listen.meditativestory.com/DianaNyadCompilationNalini Nadkarni: http://listen.meditativestory.com/NaliniNadkarniCompilationFranklin Leonard: http://listen.meditativestory.com/FranklinLeonardCompilationFlorence Williams: http://listen.meditativestory.com/FlorenceWilliamsCompilationSign up for the Meditative Story newsletter to get a timely episode reminder and a mini meditation in your inbox: http://eepurl.com/gyDGgDNEW: Become a member of Meditative Story to support the show as we move away from a corporate advertising model. Your annual membership supports making the show available for free! More: http://meditativestory.com/membershipSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on Cool Science Radio , Dr. Nalini Nadkarni, a Professor with the Department of Biology at the University Of Utah comes on the show. Nadkarni is the Director of the initiative to bring science programs to the incarcerated in Utah. These programs provide benefits for inmates, scientists, correctional institutions, and the community.

We’re exploring the parts of our world that require us to look a little deeper. From the depths of our oceans to the canopies that grace our skylines, we’ll be venturing into unfamiliar pockets of nature with the people who have carved a life out of choosing to study the things that many of us can’t see.First up, we meet Matthew Doogue who finds solace in capturing small things. He tells us how photographing the tiniest creatures has helped him find a greater sense of happiness.We also travel to the bottom of the ocean, and discover how even in the most extreme environments fragments of life persist. What can this alien environment teach us about life’s limits and extraordinary capabilities?And finally we head upwards into the canopies of trees with ecologist Nalini Nadkarni. She invites us to to experience canopy life, and reflects upon what it can teach us about relationships and recovery.Thank you for listening to another series of the BBC Earth podcast.As ever, we love hearing from you on social media, so do share with us your favourite episode so far or a story that amazed, surprised or moved you…Website: www.bbcearth.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/bbcearth/Instagram: www.instagram.com/bbcearth/Twitter: www.twitter.com/bbcearth See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ecologist Nalini Nadkarni – known as the "Queen of the Forest Canopy” – has spent a career clambering around tree tops, studying the interdependence of plants and animals in an ecosystem. But when an accident in the canopy brings Nalini's work to an abrupt halt, she is forced to reckon with interdependence of a profoundly different nature.Sign up for the weekly Meditative Story newsletter to get a timely episode reminder and a mini meditation in your inbox: http://eepurl.com/gyDGgD

Called "the queen of canopy research," Nalini Nadkarni explores the rich, vital world found in the tops of trees. Dr. Nadkarni has spent two decades climbing the trees of Costa Rica, Papua New Guinea, the Amazon and the Pacific Northwest, exploring the world of animals and plants that live in the canopy and never come down; and how this upper layer of the forest interacts with the world on the ground. In this episode of For The Wild, initially aired in December of 2017, we journey into the canopies with Nalini to learn about the spectacular biota of the canopy. Music by Emma Tricca, Bert Jansch, and Michael Ching. Visit our website at forthewild.world for the full episode description, references and action points.

A MUST LISTEN! This week we are honored to share space with University of Utah Professor and Ecologist, Nalini Nadkarni. This boss lady is changing how society understands trees through so many venues including environmentally friendly fashion, TED Talks, religion, Playboy magazine and so much more. Did we mention Mattel made a BARBIE of her??? Known as "the queen of canopy research," American Ecologist Nalini Nadkarni explores the rich world found in the tops of trees. She communicates what she finds to non-scientists - with the help of poets, preachers and prisoners. Her work has been featured in Natural History, Glamour, Playboy, and others, and she has appeared in many television documentaries, including Bill Nye the Science Guy, Good Morning America, National Geographic, and CNN's The Next List. Follow Nalini Nalini Website https://nalininadkarni.com/ Nalini Twitter https://twitter.com/nalininadkarni?lang=en   SPONSORS Kiln. https://kiln.co/ https://www.instagram.com/kiln.co/?hl=en   FOLLOW US Follow Living Unscripted Podcast https://www.instagram.com/livingunscriptedpodcast/?hl=en Follow Caitlin https://www.instagram.com/caitlinhhansen/?hl=en Follow Brooke https://www.instagram.com/brooke_mangum/?hl=en Subscribe to our channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYoaGeTb_LnJ-qKNRcWUeUA?sub_confirmation=1

Why do some trees go dormant? You’ll discover the answer for yourself in this interactive episode, with the help of tree scientist Nalini Nadkarni! Nalini has loved trees since she was little, and dreamed of inventing a special tree microphone to ask them questions. But she found the scientific process was a way to get answers, no special equipment needed. Nalini will guide you through making observations, asking questions, and discovering why trees shut down for the winter.  Special resources for this episode are available on the blog for this episode, at sciencepodcastforkids.com. Do you wonder how trees know WHEN to go dormant? We answer this question on a special mini episode, available to Tumble Patrons who pledge just $1/month or higher. Go to patreon.com/tumblepodcast to support the show and get access to all our audio extras.

Nance Klehm, Radical Ecologist — Dr. Nalini Nadkarni is a Professor of Biology and forest ecologist at the University of Utah. She studies the plants and animals that live in rainforest canopies, with support from the National Science Foundation and the National Geographic Society. She has written over 130 scientific papers and three books. She is passionate about sharing her knowledge about trees with all sectors in society. She has collaborated with modern dancers, poets, and creative writers to communicate the beauty and complexity of forests to arts audiences, and partnered with corporations to convey the importance of trees to public groups who might not otherwise be interested in forests. She has brought science lectures, conservation projects, and nature imagery to the incarcerated in prisons across the country. Her work has been featured in journals ranging from Science and the Journal of Ecology to Glamour and Playboy Magazine. Her recent national awards include a Guggenheim Fellowship, the AAAS Award for Public Engagement, the William Julius William Award for Achievement in Social Justice, and the Archie Carr Medal for Conservation. www.nalininadkarni.com

In 2015, ecologist Nalini Nadkarni fell 50 feet from the top of a tree. As she fought to regain her strength over the next year, Nalini realized that due to her earlier research on a theory she termed “disturbance and recovery,” she had the tools she needed to help her get well.

Encore episode: Pioneering ecologist Nalini Nadkarni takes us up into the canopy — the area above the forest floor — where she helped research and document this unexplored ecosystem. Plus: the story of her decades-long effort to get more women into science, and how she found a surprising ally in the fight — Barbie. Video and more from Maddie's trip to the canopy is here. Follow Maddie on Twitter @maddie_sofia. Email the show at shortwave@npr.org.

To Jack Longino of the University of Utah ants are an indicator of a changing ecosystem. Nalini Nadkarni of the University of Utah has discovered a variety of ecosystems by climbing large trees. Jonathan Rees of Colorado State University explains the ice industry that changed the marketplace before refrigeration. Author Buddy Levy examines the ill-fated Greely Expedition to the Arctic.

This week we enjoy past chats with Sean Doolittle, Nalini Nadkarni, Tim Kaine, and Gloria Steinem. And we share some clips that haven't been aired before.

We're back! Months later and with a new face/voice, but hey! We're back! And discussing meeting people where they are with STEM interest, STEM superhero Nalini Nadkarni, the science behind hauntings and the Captain Obvious reason the Houston Astros are called the Astros. Jamee is the latest co-host of what we now assume will be a rotating cast of characters, because logistics of coordinating guests and hosts can be a lot, you guys. This episode was recorded the week of Halloween, so we discussed the all-female space walk, Jamee's fondness for the "M" in STEM and Newton (who gave us way more than an apple falling on his head), and what may actually be going on if you think you're haunted. The infamous run-of-show on the dungeon whiteboard. If you haven't seen Nalini Nadkarni's TED talk, you should get on that, because she is an amazing pioneer and badass, and I was super-stoked to hear her on Wait Wait ... Don't Tell Me. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rN7VcY1f-1Q She uses a cross-bow. Like an actual superhero. Because she is. When we come to understand nature, we are touching the most deep, most important part of ourselves.- Nalini Nadkarni While we are on the topic of entomologists (nice segue, eh?), make sure you check out the unrelated entomologist who rated all the ant emojis last summer. Jamee explains how Isaac Newton helped us get out of the Dark Ages by inventing Calculus but maybe could have gotten us even further if he had used a little teamwork. Because I'm obsessed with scary things and it was Halloween, we also talked about last year's Netflix hit The Haunting of Hill House and the role black mold may have played in the Crain family ghosts. My phrase of the episode, by the way, was clearly "rabbit hole." In the spirit of what was then the season, we also discussed Roy the friendly ghost and whether Sarah Winchester was haunted or simply clever. (I"ll go with clever.) If you're looking for more modern-day examples of inventive thinkers, make sure to check out Miranda Cosgrove's Mission Unstoppable, which I wasn't aware of until I read this Forbes piece on the If/Then Summit. Gold stars for you, Summer Hathaway! And fun fact: Did you know both Jack Black's parents were rocket scientists? True story. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HwpOtax1aJo Jamee and I will be back in

To Jack Longino of the University of Utah ants are an indicator of a changing ecosystem. Nalini Nadkarni of the University of Utah has discovered a variety of ecosystems by climbing large trees. Jonathan Rees of Colorado State University explains the ice industry that changed the marketplace before refrigeration. Author Buddy Levy examines the ill-fated Greely Expedition to the Arctic.

Nalini Nadkarni, biologist, joins us along with panelists Roxanne Roberts, Peter Grosz, and Roy Blount, Jr.

Pioneering ecologist Nalini Nadkarni takes us up into the canopy — the area above the forest floor — where she helped research and document this unexplored ecosystem. Plus: the story of her decades-long effort to get more women into science, and how she found a surprising ally in the fight — Barbie. Video and more from Maddie's trip to the canopy is here. Follow Maddie on Twitter @maddie_sofia. Email the show at shortwave@npr.org.

Queen of the forest canopy” Nalini Nadkarni is riding a new current of innovative scientists uncovering previously unexplored wonders in the forest canopy. Her imaginative passion supersedes the boundaries of science to inspire and enlist people from all walks of life, transforming the truth of trees into environmental and social healing.

“Queen of the forest canopy” Nalini Nadkarni is riding a new current of innovative scientists uncovering previously unexplored wonders in the forest canopy. Her imaginative passion supersedes the boundaries of science to inspire and enlist people from all walks of life, transforming the truth of trees into environmental and social healing.

Nalini Nadkarni is a tree canopy scientist, which means she spends her time dangling off branches secured by mountain climbing equipment. One place she works is the Monteverde cloud forest in Costa Rica, which is swathed in mist and low hanging clouds. Another place she works is in prisons, where she brings conservation and sustainability projects to inmates. In one of these projects, inmates helped rear endangered frogs. But Nalini's career nearly came crashing to an end when she fell from a tree. She tells Jo Fidgen how she recovered and returned to climbing trees. Image: Nalini Nadkarni Credit: Sybil Gotsch

The Oregon Humanities Center’s 2018–19 Robert D. Clark Lecture was delivered by Nalini Nadkarni, professor of Biology from the University of Utah. Nadkarni discusses how her experiences as a scientist precipitated her explorations into diverse ways of engaging humans with the natural world. Her lecture took place on Wednesday, January 30, 2019

Forest ecologist Nalini Nadkarni discusses her work studying the unique ecosystems in tropical and temperate rainforest canopies. She has developed novel ways to share scientific knowledge to a wide range of public audiences and has created programs to bring science and nature to the incarcerated. Nadkarni gave a talk "Tapestry Thinking: Weaving the Threads of Humans and Nature" on January 30th, 2019 as the Oregon Humanities Center's Robert D. Clark Lecturer.

In this episode Dr. Holly Summers, a plant biologist and current AAAS Science and Technology Policy Fellow at the US Department of Agriculture, speaks with Dr. Nalini Nadkarni, an ecologist at the University of Utah. Dr. Nadkarni begins with the story of how she became interested in the forest canopy, and the delicate nature and importance of the canopy to a healthy tropical forest. They then discuss how her work has helped to inspire and develop non-traditional community outreach programs working with prison inmates, allowing inmates to contribute to the scientific process through meticulous restoration work involving plant and animal life. Last and probably most unexpectedly, Dr. Nadkarni describes how she got inspired to launch a line of clothing that features botanically correct images of nature.     Participants   Host: Holly Summers, Ph.D., Plant Biology 2017-18 Executive Branch Fellow at USDA   Nalini Nadkarni, Ph.D., Ecology Professor of Biology, University of Utah    Executive Producer   Carlos Faraco, Ph.D., Neuroscience 2016-18 Executive Branch Fellow at National Institutes of Justice   This podcast does not necessarily reflect the views of AAAS, its Council, Board of Directors, officers, or members. AAAS is not responsible for the accuracy of this material. AAAS has made this material available as a public service, but this does not constitute endorsement by the association.

Called "the queen of canopy research," Nalini Nadkarni explores the rich, vital world found in the tops of trees. Dr. Nadkarni has spent two decades climbing the trees of Costa Rica, Papua New Guinea, the Amazon and the Pacific Northwest, exploring the world of animals and plants that live in the canopy and never come down; and how this upper layer of the forest interacts with the world on the ground. A pioneering researcher in this area, Nadkarni created the Big Canopy Database to help researchers store and understand the rich trove of data she and others are uncovering. Nadkarni taught biology at Evergreen State College in Washington for twenty years, followed by University of Utah, but her work outside the academy is equally fascinating -- using nontraditional vectors to teach the general public about trees and the ecosystem. She worked with prison inmates to grow moss for the horticulture trade, to relieve the collecting pressure on wild mosses and to inspire a new reverence for nature—named by TIME magazine as “One of the best inventions of 2014.” She holds a PhD from University of Washington and a BS from Brown University/University of British Columbia. Her numerous awards include a Guggenheim Fellowship, an Aldo Leopold Fellowship, the Archie Carr Medal for Conservation. She's the author of over 100 scholarly articles and four books, including Between Earth and Sky: Our Intimate Connections to Trees (read an excerpt or purchase book: https://www.ucpress.edu/book.php?isbn=9780520261655)

Nina Simons, co-founder of Bioneers and director of Everywoman’s Leadership program, talks about her passion for leadership and the power of diversity. Nina exposes the biases that hinder us from realizing the full spectrum of human contribution.  In all her work, Nina aims to reveal deep, insidious imbalances, or ‘stories,’ that underlie our leadership. Cultural values form biases within us. Revealing those biases can offer a greater array of leadership choices.   Key Takeaways [3:12] “Cultivating Women’s Leadership” workshop participants are selected from diverse women who are purposeful and motivated to effect change. They clarify their leadership motivation. They explore gifts of women’s leadership and growing each other’s leadership skills. “Regenerative Leadership” workshops are for all. Participants improve their effectiveness and ability to recharge and regenerate. [6:55] In all her work, Nina aims to reveal deep, insidious imbalances, or ‘stories,’ that underlie our leadership. Cultural values form biases within us. Revealing those biases can offer a greater array of leadership choices.  [10:47] Nina’s career has been informed by a passion for diversity — of agricultural seeds, of the ecology, and of society. Diversity is nature’s safeguard against extinction. Bioneers involves 13 constituencies for global change. WDN involves women philanthropists to effect progressive change. Everywoman’s Leadership features diverse women as leadership models. [17:41] Nina gives advice for leaders to build diverse teams. Cultivate a deep valuing of the multiplicity of ways that human beings show up. Recognize our own lenses and blinders, so we create a work environment that invites and includes all. [20:23] Nina worked at Bioneers with Dawna Markova, author of numerous leadership books, who said, “One of our most common mistakes as leaders is that we think that people who think like us are smart, and people who don’t think like us are not.” This taught Nina that Bioneers needed to draft people who did not all think alike, for a system that represents the whole of human capacities. [23:29] As leaders, one of our greatest assets is our vulnerability. Owning our mistakes cultivates us as learning organisms and organizations. We need diversity of mind, heart, spirit, and body. Nina says we all have masculine and feminine within us, and as leaders, we want to be able to pull from that spectrum traits that are needed at any given time. [26:06] Nina discusses the confidence gap between women and men. It starts when girls are trained not to boast, not to assert themselves, and to hold themselves back. Girls orient more toward service for other people. Boys tend to orient more toward achievement for themselves. We need many more role models of women in STEM and other technical fields. Self-assurance is needed. [29:29] The Iroquois Six Nations were inspirational to the suffragettes, as a culture where women’s wisdom was valued. Women select Chiefs based on their observations of young boys’ behaviors, seeing which of them are most attuned to the needs of the whole. The drafters of the Constitution drew upon elements of the Six Nations, but they did not adopt gender equality. [32:00] Moonrise features 38 women and 2 men. Common themes were leaders responding to internal motivation, not external authority. It was the work of their hearts spirits to respond. They led with their whole person; body, spirit and mind. Vulnerability was a strength. They were collaborative, using relational intelligence, modeling respect and dignity for all living things. [38:40] Nina notes leaders who inspired her: Terry Tempest Williams, who led her to imagine herself in multiple roles, Nalini Nadkarni, creating social innovation to save rainforest canopies, and Judy Wicks, co-founder of the business alliance for local-living communities.   Website: Bioneers.org Look for the Bioneers Conference in October. Website: CultivatingWomensLeadership.org Website: WomenDonors.org Website: NinaSimons.com Facebook: Nina Simons Facebook: Bioneers.org Twitter: @ninabioneers LinkedIn: Nina Simons   Bio Nina Simons, co-founder of Bioneers and director of its Everywoman’s Leadership program, is a social entrepreneur passionate about reinventing leadership and restoring the feminine in us all. Nina’s work currently focuses on writing, speaking, and teaching about women, leadership, diversity, nature, and systems thinking. Nina’s career has spanned several decades and has traversed working within the corporate sector, and working within the nonprofit sector. Nina has a bird’s-eye view around leadership and how it manifests in those different realms.   Books Mentioned in this Episode Hidden Figures: The American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black Women Mathematicians Who Helped Win the Space Race, by Margot Lee Shetterly Moonrise: The Power of Women Leading from the Heart, Edited by Nina Simons   Also mentioned on the show: http://www.ucodegirl.org/ourstory/

“Queen of the forest canopy” Nalini Nadkarni is riding a new current of innovative scientists uncovering previously unexplored wonders in the forest canopy. Her imaginative passion supersedes the boundaries of science to inspire and enlist people from all walks of life, transforming the truth of trees into environmental and social healing.

“Queen of the forest canopy” Nalini Nadkarni is riding a new current of innovative scientists uncovering previously unexplored wonders in the forest canopy. Her imaginative passion supersedes the boundaries of science to inspire and enlist people from all walks of life, transforming the truth of trees into environmental and social healing.

The “Queen of the forest canopy” epitomizes innovative scientists uncovering previously unexplored wonders in the forest canopy. Her imaginative passion inspires and enlists people from all walks of life, transforming the truth of trees into environmental and social healing. Since 1990, Bioneers has acted as a fertile hub of social and scientific innovators with practical and visionary solutions for the world's most pressing environmental and social challenges. To experience talks like this, please join us at the Bioneers National Conference each October, and regional Bioneers Resilient Community Network gatherings held nationwide throughout the year. For more information on Bioneers Everywoman's Leadership program, please visit http://www.bioneers.org/programs/ever... and stay in touch via Facebook (bit.ly/everywomansFB) and Twitter (https://twitter.com/Bioneerswomen).

“Queen of the forest canopy” Nalini Nadkarni is riding a new current of innovative scientists uncovering previously unexplored wonders in the forest canopy. Her imaginative passion supersedes the boundaries of science to inspire and enlist people from all walks of life, transforming the truth of trees into environmental and social healing.

Nalini Nadkarni is an American ecologist who pioneered the study of Costa Rican rain forest canopies. Using mountain climbing equipment to make her ascent, Nadkarni first took an inventory of the canopy in 1981, followed by two more inventories in 1984. Nadkarni and her work in the Costa Rican rain forest were featured in the 1988 PBS series, The Second Voyage of the Mimi, starring a young Ben Affleck. She maintains an interest in public outreach, and her work was highlighted on the web page of the National Science Foundation.

Forest ecologist Nalini Nadkarni, the Queen of the Forest Canopy, explains what 30 years of exploration have taught her about the intimate connection between humans and trees.

Guest Nalini Nadkarni, a Member of the Faculty in the Environmental Studies Program at Evergreen State College, speaks with Diane Horn about the ecological importance of forest canopies.

Nalini Nadkarni of Evergreen State College currently advises a team of researchers, who also happen to be inmates at Cedar Creek Corrections Center, on how best to cultivate slow-growing mosses that are reguarly stripped from Pacific Northwest forests by horticulturalists.

Forest canopy expert Nalini Nadkarni was the speaker Wednesday afternoon at the 2007 ASLE conference held on the campus of Wofford College.