Best Fatu Badiane Markey Podcasts (2024)

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Ep 50: Changing Lives by the Million - CRISPR Cures 39:58

3d ago39:58

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Send us a Text Message. We Love Science podcast celebrates our 50th episode with a discussion all about the hopes and progress of CRISPR clinical trials. Before a new drug, therapy, vaccine, or medical device is approved for general use by the public, its safety and effectiveness are evaluated in a series of tests on volunteers. These Clinical Tria…

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Ep 49: Advocating for Science and Research - The Journey 32:13

15d ago32:13

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Send us a Text Message. We continue our conversation with Dr. Adriana Bankston, founder and CEO, Bankston Policy Consulting LLC to learn more about her career path. Her journey of discovery started close to home, in a family filled with scientists–from her grandparents to her parents. As an undergraduate at Clemson University, she was introduced to…

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Ep 48: Advocating for Science and Research - The Work 30:50

27d ago30:50

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we explore policy for science with Dr. Adriana Bankston Founder and CEO, Bankston Policy Consulting LLC. As an advocate for science and research, Adriana shares the outcomes of research with members of Congress to support the continued support of federally funded research by policymakers. The funding that sc…

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Ep 47: The CRISPR Cure for Sickle Cell Disease 34:40

2M ago34:40

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Send us a Text Message. In this fourth installment of the CRISPR Chronicles, show hosts Fatu and Shekerah give a review of sickle cell anemia, the cause and symptoms of the disease, and discuss how the CRISPR gene therapy treatment works. Tune in to learn more about: The genetic basis of Sickle Cell Disease What Amazon delivery vans have in common …

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Ep 46: Connecting the Dots between Theory, Physics, and Mathematics - The Journey 40:05

2M ago40:05

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Send us a Text Message. We continue our conversation with Jishad Kumar on his journey in science. Jishad remembers his first science wow moment during his childhood when a teacher captivated his interest in optics with kaleidoscopes. His curiosity instantly peaked and he really wanted to learn more about how to make such tools; eventually in high s…

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Ep 45: Connecting the Dots between Theory, Physics, and Mathematics - The Work 29:58

3M ago29:58

29:58

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Shekerah and Fatu have a delightful conversation with Jishad Kumar, a theorist and researcher. As a theorist he uses concrete assumptions and models to solve problems which can then be further investigated with in depth experimentation. Jishad’s journey into theoretical physics started accidentally when he d…

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Ep 44: The Colorful Life of Bird Eggs 24:32

3M ago24:32

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Send us a Text Message. It’s another Science Short, and today Fatu and Shekerah discover how bird eggs get their color–from brown, white, blue, speckled, and everything in between. To this day, scientists do not have a good understanding of why egg color developed in birds, but they do know that this trait co-evolved with the introduction of open-s…

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Ep 43: Science CEO Level: Unlocked - The Journey 29:23

4M ago29:23

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Send us a Text Message. Dr. Maria Qadri, CEO of Clearwater Leadership begins the conversation on her journey into entrepreneurship with memories of building things (flat pack furniture) with her father–both of her parents were engineers and science-y discussions were a hallmark of her childhood. As a child, Maria slowly started to envision becoming…

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Ep 42: Science CEO Level: Unlocked - The Work 14:23

4M ago14:23

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Send us a Text Message. Our journey into science entrepreneurship continues! In this episode we speak to Dr. Maria Qadri, founder of Clearwater Leadership which specializes in data analysis, science communication, and leadership development training. As a new founder of her own company, Maria already has her sights set on the future–she looks forwa…

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Ep 41: Discovery, Development, and Cures - The CRISPR Saga 55:26

4M ago55:26

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Send us a Text Message. You may think that the CRISPR-Cas genome engineering tool was developed from simple human ingenuity. And while its development certainly involved ingenuity, CRISPR was birthed in the wild. As a product of nature, it has an essential function in its native host; spoilers: its natural function involves defending its host from …

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Ep 40: The Art of Science with Laura Canil - The Journey 27:45

5M ago27:45

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Send us a Text Message. We continue our discussion with Laura Canil to learn about her journey in becoming a scientific illustrator. Her earliest memories in science didn't exactly start in science–initially she wanted to be an inventor and then a painter. As she continued in her education, Laura started to also explore science communication. All o…

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Ep 39: The Art of Science with Laura Canil - The Work 18:22

5M ago18:22

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Send us a Text Message. We Love Science is closing out 2023 with another spectacular interview. In this episode we speak with Dr. Laura Canil, a freelance scientific illustrator with her own company, CanilVisuals. As a scientific illustrator, Laura takes on a variety of projects like creating figures to accompany journal articles, crafting catchy c…

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Ep 38: The Secret Behind CRISPR Gene Editing 26:43

6M ago26:43

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Send us a Text Message. Humans have ~6 billion bases of DNA in each cell. But every gene has a specific and unique sequence that serves as a kind of genetic address. Before any gene can be edited, the editor must first find the gene's location within the genome. Luckily CRISPR-Cas has a built-in GPS component that makes finding a gene address easy,…

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Ep 37: Sista, Sista! Graduate School Years - The Journey 23:37

6M ago23:37

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode Shekerah and Fatu continue their discussion with Ijeoma Kola, a public health historian of race and medicine. When she was younger, Ijeoma didn’t exactly have a science spark moment, but she was positively influenced by her mother’s career as a nurse. She remembers in middle school attending a summer program,…

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Ep 36: Sista, Sista! Graduate School Years - The Work 29:35

7M ago29:35

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Send us a Text Message. The good conversations just keep coming! In this episode we meet Dr. Ijeoma Kola, a historian of public health with an emphasis on race and medicine; her current research focuses on the evolution of the understanding of asthma in Black urban communities in the 20th century. In short, she is a storyteller—pulling together the…

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Ep 35: How CRISPR Gene Therapy is Bringing Hope to the World 24:39

7M ago24:39

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Send us a Text Message. Every year, approximately 8 million children are born with a serious genetic disorder, and 3 million of them die before the age of 5. This disease burden is about to change. In this episode, we launch the CRISPR Chronicles series that will run throughout season 3. Since the pivotal paper by Doudna and Charpentier in 2012, CR…

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Ep 34: Get Your LifeBack: How to Honor the Human Being Behind the Employee - The Journey 37:49

8M ago37:49

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Send us a Text Message. There's more from Dr. Cari Skrdla on her journey in becoming a neuroscientist and successful business woman, as we continue season 3. In her youth, Cari was always drawn to the world around her; she constantly asked questions to better understand how and why things are the way they are. This curiosity stayed with her as she …

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Ep 33: Get Your LifeBack: How to Honor the Human Being Behind the Employee - The Work 51:34

8M ago51:34

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Send us a Text Message. We Love Science Podcast kicks off season 3 with Dr. Cari Skrdla, a passionate neuroscientist and accomplished businesswoman. As the founder and CEO of LifeBack Consulting, Cari uses her research findings to guide employers in bringing the human experience to the forefront in the workplace. Through the evolution of the hiring…

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Ep 32: We Love Birds too! 20:18

11M ago20:18

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Send us a Text Message. We are doing some summer reading y’all! In this special book review episode, Fatu and Shekerah learn about birds, from the book Crazy for Birds by Misha Maynerick Blaise. In this book, Misha takes the reader on a whirlwind trip into all things birds–how they fly, how they communicate, how they build nests, what they eat, how…

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Ep 31: Quantum Biology with Clarice Aiello - The Journey 20:05

11M ago20:05

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Send us a Text Message. Our conversation with Dr. Clarice Aiello continues! In the beginning, Clarice actually didn’t have a passion for science; she was a big reader and had little interest in math and related subjects. She originally wanted to be a journalist and when she didn’t get into a journalism program, engineering became her plan B. That i…

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Ep 30: Quantum Biology with Clarice Aiello - The Work 27:16

11M ago27:16

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Send us a Text Message. Meet Dr. Clarice Aiello! She is a principal investigator at the quantum biology tech lab at the University of California, Los Angeles. Clarice has a background in quantum engineering, which means she studies the teeniest, tiniest particles that behave under their own special laws–the laws of quantum mechanics. Her current wo…

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Ep 29: The Accidental Discovery of the Microwave 16:23

12M ago16:23

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Send us a Text Message. Ever wondered what your life would be like if you didn't have access to a microwave oven? And I don't mean cooking over a fire for your camping trip or your Appalachian Trail hike (Ooooo this sounds awesome!) I mean every day for the rest of your life, planning and preparing all your meals, leftovers, quick snacks, movie nig…

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Ep 28: Yogurt-Making DIY Style - A Food Science Short 24:19

1y ago24:19

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Send us a Text Message. Fatu and Shekerah are back at it with more fermentation talk . . .but this time in yogurt making! The process of fermentation, as a way to preserve foods, goes back thousands of years, as we learned in our first Food Science Short (The Science behind Baking with Yeast). Unlike with baking, however, yeast are not part of the …

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Ep 27: From Post doc to Assistant Professor - The Journey 22:16

1y ago22:16

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Send us a Text Message. Caroline Bartman, Ph.D. didn’t start her science journey in childhood; in fact, she wasn’t even interested in science at all in her youth. It wasn’t until Caroline got into college that she was drawn into the problem solving and experimental aspects of research. After her first summer job at the NIH studying HIV, Caroline be…

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Ep 26: From Post doc to Assistant Professor - The Work 25:35

1y ago25:35

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Send us a Text Message. Today we are speaking with the wonderful Caroline Bartman, Ph.D. about her transition from post doctoral fellow at Princeton University to assistant professor at UPENN. Caroline currently studies cellular metabolism as a postdoc with the goal of understanding how and why metabolism differs in cancer cells compared to healthy…

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Ep 25: Wine-Making with Yeast - A Food Science Short 17:54

1y ago17:54

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Send us a Text Message. In this special short episode Shekerah and Fatu continue their deep dive into the food science of yeast—this time exploring how our favorite little microbe is a key player in fermented beverages like wine and beer. Humans have been fermenting beverages for thousands of years, and after many many years of trial and error, the…

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Ep 24: From Dyslexia to Nobel Prize Winner! - A Hidden Genius Short 8:44

1y ago8:44

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Send us a Text Message. The Challenge is on!! In this episode, we launch “The Hidden Genius,” a new series in which we explore the lives of great scientists and challenge you to figure out who they are. Can you guess who is this episode’s hidden genius? For more information, visit our website: welovesciencepodcast.com Reach out to Fatu: www.linkedi…

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Ep 23: The Accidental Discovery of Penicillin 12:17

1y ago12:17

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Send us a Text Message. Do you know what penicillin is? Chances are that someone in your family or even your pet has taken this drug. Penicillin is an antibiotic that’s used to treat a variety of bacterial infections, from strep throat and skin and ear infections, to more serious illnesses like pneumonia and sepsis; its use has saved millions of li…

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Ep 22: The Science Behind Baking with Yeast - A Food Science Short 13:53

1y ago13:53

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Send us a Text Message. Let’s talk about yeast y’all!! On this special episode short Fatu and Shekerah dive into one of humankind's most favorite microbes. Responsible for giving bread its rise and adding that extra touch to beer and other adult beverages, yeast has been used by humans for centuries to improve our cooking. Learn how the yeast we us…

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Ep 21: Who Should Art Represent? - The Journey 15:58

1+ y ago15:58

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Chidiebere shares his journey from childhood curiosity to dual success. From a young age, he was driven by his endless curiosity, always eager to tinker, fix and explore. But it wasn't until high school that another side of him was awakened - a love for the art of drawing. Inspired by a friend's incredible t…

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Ep 20: Who Should Art Represent? - The Work 22:58

1+ y ago22:58

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Chidiebere Ibe talks about his work as a medical illustrator. He is known for producing vivid depictions of people of color in various medical contexts. Some of these contexts are so normal and universal to humans that it's surprising to find a paucity of such images including persons of color. Here, he shar…

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Ep 19: The Truth about Food - The Journey 21:01

1+ y ago21:01

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Send us a Text Message. Dr. Julia Olayanju shares her amazing journey so far, describing her bombshell "aha" moment and how her personal circumstances inspired and shaped her journey. She also gives some powerful advice about moving forward despite all the doubts, fears, and odds! And remember that throughout our lives "we are all becoming someone,…

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Ep 18: The Truth about Food - The Work 21:28

1+ y ago21:28

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Send us a Text Message. Meet Julia Olayanju! She is a scientist, educator and thought-leader driving change in the food industry. Her food passion stems from a desire to explain the why--the science behind food--by providing an evidence-based rationale for food choices. Driven by her passion, Julia founded two organizations: FoodNiche and FoodNiche…

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Ep17 : Mentors of Incalculable Worth - Anthology 43:51

1+ y ago43:51

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Send us a Text Message. The first compilation episode featuring mentors as the superstars they are! Music from Pixabay: Background Ambient Corporate C by WinkingFoxMusic Reach out to Fatu: www.linkedin.com/in/fatubm Twitter: @thee_fatu_b and LoveSciencePodcast@gmail.com Reach out to Shekerah: www.linkedin.com/in/shekerah-primus and LoveSciencePodca…

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Ep 16: Storm Chasing and Forensics - The Journey 37:49

1+ y ago37:49

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Send us a Text Message. Growing up, Joey was interested in space and weather, basically anything destructive if you ask his family. He was also a big X-Files fan and the show drew him into science, exploration, and forensics. He went on to earn a master’s degree in biomedical forensic science, but after learning more about the realities of that fie…

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Ep 15: Storm Chasing and Forensics - The Work 27:27

1+ y ago27:27

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Send us a Text Message. It’s a Rutgers reunion y’all! In this episode, Fatu and Shekerah reconnect with another Rutgers alum–Joseph Iacona, who is a Scientist in Experimental Pathology at Janssen. As a scientist, Joey applies molecular techniques to assist in the drug development process. Essentially, he works in the early phase of drug development…

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Ep 14: Estrogen Heals Both Sexes - The Journey 32:23

1+ y ago32:23

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Send us a Text Message. As the conversation continues, Dr. Duncan talks about her journey to becoming a scientist. Initially, Kelli had her mind fully set on becoming a veterinarian. Then, the universe interceded, and gave her the opportunity to do an independent summer research project with an entomologist at her school . This experience opened he…

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Ep 13: Estrogen Heals Both Sexes - The Work 44:36

2y ago44:36

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Shekerah and Fatu jump back into academia to speak with Dr. Kelli Duncan, a neuroscientist and professor of biology at Vassar College. Kelli studies the neuro-protective properties of estrogen during traumatic brain injury (TBI). Interestingly, Kelli has discovered that there is a difference between the sexe…

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Ep 12: Immunology and squid 48:36

2y ago48:36

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Send us a Text Message. Meet Dr. Sarah McAnulty—she has combined her love of science and entrepreneurial skills to start the educational non-profit, Skype a Scientist! For students, families, and others who want to speak directly to scientists and ask questions that no one else seems to know the answer to, Skype a Scientist makes this opportunity p…

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Ep 11: The Power of a Managing Editor - The Journey 36:33

2y ago36:33

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Send us a Text Message. Growing up Sarah had two subjects that she enjoyed—writing and biology, and while everyone was sure she would become a writer, Sarah had several mentors along the way that nurtured her love for science and discovery. And now, Sarah works in the best of both worlds, in science communications. Shekerah and Fatu continue their …

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Ep 10: The Power of a Managing Editor - The Work 34:20

2y ago34:20

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Send us a Text Message. Shekerah and Fatu continue their journey into the world of science communications with Dr. Sarah Ellinwood, Managing Editor at BioBuzz and Workforce Genetics. BioBuzz, the media and publication arm of Workforce Genetics, provides information for job seekers in the Washington D.C./Philadelphia area interested in the biotech f…

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Ep 9: The Pen is Mightier than the Pipette - The Journey 40:36

2y ago40:36

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Send us a Text Message. Our story with Sarah continues this week as she discusses her road to science writing. Initially, Sarah followed her love of animals and began working at a local veterinary office. There she became interested in understanding how pet medications work to treat animals and was advised to study biochemistry. Completely sold on …

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Ep 8: The Pen is Mightier than the Pipette - The Work 36:18

2y ago36:18

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Send us a Text Message. Are you curious about becoming a public information officer (PIO)? What exactly are they and what do they do? Well, meet Sarah McQuate, a public information officer at University of Washington. Sarah spoke with Fatu and Shekerah about how her love of science (gently) pushed into her career path that aligned with her three go…

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Ep 7: STEMLand Future of Science - The Journey 34:59

2+ y ago34:59

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Send us a Text Message. As we continue our conversation with David, he shares how he came to enjoy working in science and informal education. He reflects on the early influence the Franklin Institute had on shaping his understanding of who can be a scientist and how science could be fun. From caring mentors to his first job, the people and experien…

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Ep 6: STEMLand Future of Science - The Work 33:33

2+ y ago33:33

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Send us a Text Message. Meet David Buckholtz, a program director with STEMLand Science Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to informal science education for students from underrepresented communities. Fatu and Shekerah learn about David’s journey in forming STEMLand Science—from early brainstorming sessions at the local coffee shop, to …

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Ep 5: FORE Advocating Change - Part 2 48:53

2+ y ago48:53

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Send us a Text Message. Part1: Dr. Ken Shatzkes, a fellow Rutgers University alumni and senior program officer at the Foundation for Opioid Response Efforts (FORE), joins Fatu and Shekerah to share his journey through science. As a private foundation, FORE supports programs around the country focused on prevention, treatment, and recovery in respon…

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Ep 4: FORE Advocating Change - Part 1 48:56

2+ y ago48:56

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Send us a Text Message. Part1: Dr. Ken Shatzkes, a fellow Rutgers University alumni and senior program officer at the Foundation for Opioid Response Efforts (FORE), joins Fatu and Shekerah to share his journey through science. As a private foundation, FORE supports programs around the country focused on prevention, treatment, and recovery in respon…

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Ep 3: Ninja Warrior Scientist 1:08:41

3y ago1:08:41

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Send us a Text Message. Let’s talk regeneration! In this episode, Fatu and Shekerah interview Dr. Erin Jimenez, a research fellow at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). As a research fellow, Erin studies regeneration in zebrafish at the level of gene regulation--she is answering the age-old question of how organisms are able to regrow damaged …

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Ep 2: Salt makes Global STEM Champions 55:43

3y ago55:43

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Fatu and Shekerah speak with another amazing STEM professional at The New York Academy to Sciences--Rowena Kuo, Program Manager of Virtual Programs. Rowena discusses her current work developing the next generation of STEM champions through programs such as 1000 Girls, 1000 Futures, which provides STEM mentor…

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Ep 1: DIY Science with Adrienne 54:07

3y ago54:07

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Send us a Text Message. Please subscribe (free) through Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, your favorite podcast app or copy the RSS Feed In this episode, Fatu and Shekerah are joined by Adrienne Umali, Program Manager of In-Person Programs at The New York Academy of Sciences (NYAS). Adrienne shares with us her amazing journey from bench research to …

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