Best Underrepresentation In Science Podcasts (2024)

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Empowering women in the chemical industry 33:24

5d ago33:24

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We're diving into an important topic: the representation of women in STEM careers. Despite making up about 50% of the population, women hold only around 34% of STEM positions, with even fewer—approximately 25%—in the chemicals industry. Why is this the case, and what can be done to change it? Kylie Wittle (Co-Founder & Operations Director of Women …

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Do City Services Move Faster for Affluent and White Neighborhoods? 47:19

3d ago47:19

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Have you ever made a 311 call? This is a service provided by many cities that allows citizens to call in things like potholes, graffiti, fallen trees, ect. There is an assumption that many people have that requests made by white and more affluent neighborhoods probably get responded to faster. But is that accurate? In a recent paper, “Unequal Respo…

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Dr. Karen MacNeill – Mental Performance Consultant, Psychologist and Speaker 34:14

19d ago34:14

34:14

So, are the Olympic Games on your mind? I absolutely love watching them! I went with my family to the Vancouver Olympics in 2010 and it was so memorable. In a few weeks, Paris will be transformed! The Games will open with a flotilla of athletes floating down the river - that same river that will be a venue for open-water swimming events. It’s going…

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How To "Get Out The Vote" 42:02

18d ago42:02

42:02

Hello Not Another Politics Podcast listeners. We’re taking some much needed time off as the school year comes to a close; but with the elections right around the corner we still wanted to share some incredibly relevant and important political science research. Every Presidential election, we talk about “getting out the vote”. But what really works …

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An expert-guided tour of battery chemistry 33:33

24d ago33:33

33:33

Strap in for this charged up conversation. Battery chemistry is a topic we’ve touched on before and is one we’ve committed to exploring further in this season. This conversation with Dr. Heather Platt, Co-Founder and Chief Battery Scientist at Platt Engineering Solutions, takes us on an expert-guided tour of battery chemistry. This conversation qui…

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Leslie Weir - Librarian and Archivist of Canada 36:25

1M ago36:25

36:25

Today’s guest is another trailblazer with a mile-long impressive bio. I am delighted to welcome Leslie Weir to the show. She is the Librarian and Archivist of Canada - the first woman to be appointed to the position since the National Library of Canada and the National Archives of Canada merged to form Library and Archives Canada (LAC) in 2004. Her…

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How Powerful Are October Surprises? 36:25

1M ago36:25

36:25

Hello Not Another Politics Podcast listeners. We’re taking some much needed time off as the school year comes to a close; but with the elections right around the corner we still wanted to share some incredibly relevant and important political science research. This week we’re resharing an episode all about October Surprises that has some counter in…

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The Honourable Senator Marie-Paule Charette-Poulin 38:30

1M ago38:30

38:30

These are challenging times so I’m happy to continue to spotlight inspiring people making the world a better place. My fearless friends, I am excited to introduce someone whose career has a long impressive bio that she continues to add to and is defined by so many firsts. The Honourable Senator Marie-Paule Charette-Poulin. The book about her life c…

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Does The Public View The Supreme Court As Legitimate In A Post-Dobbs World ? 43:43

2M ago43:43

43:43

The Supreme Court is supposed to be our non-political branch of government, making decisions solely on the constitutional soundness of laws. But in recent years it appears as though the Court has taken a shift to the right, most notably in the Dobbs decision in 2022. Which raises a question: does the public still the view the Court as legitimate? T…

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Julie Savard-Shaw - Prosperity Project 21:54

2M ago21:54

21:54

So excited to highlight another interesting person who’s making the world a better place for all of you- my fearless friends! My guest is Julie Savard-Shaw. Well, what an impressive bio! She’s making a difference in a big way. Let me tell you about her: Julie Savard-Shaw brings a tremendous background in advancing gender equality and women's rights…

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Mid-season reveal: new episodes on battery tech, PFAS, and sustainability coming soon 6:21

2M ago6:21

6:21

Join our host, Dr. Paolo Braiuca, as he chats with some of the most fascinating scientists around the globe doing trailblazing work in a variety of fields and industries. Learn about their personal stories, notable contributions, and the enthusiasm for discovery that unites them all. This is a podcast for anyone who wants to learn more about scienc…

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How Good Are We At Spotting Fake News? 48:26

2M ago48:26

48:26

If the media is to be believed, the US public has a tenuous at best grasp on accurate political news. They’re either consuming disinformation and fake news on social media or following biasedly inaccurate news outlets. Either journalistic truth is as good as dead or we’re living in separate informational universes. But is this too alarmist, could t…

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Is Partisan Animosity Directed At Fellow Citizens Or Elites? 39:10

3M ago39:10

39:10

There is a fact of our political discourse so agreed upon that nobody thinks to question it: affective polarization…democrats and republicans disliking each other...has been getting worse, much worse. But what if that belief is actually based on polls measuring the wrong thing? That’s the argument made by Northwestern Political Scientist James Druc…

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CVR Meets NIR DRAYMAN: International Mobility, Balancing Life & Career, and Choosing Lab Flooring 25:05

3M ago25:05

25:05

Listen to Dr Nir Drayman chat to Dr Mila Collados Rodriguez about his journey moving from Isreal to Chicago, to building his very own lab in California. Nir embraced the unexpected twists of life and found his passion for virology while working in systems biology labs. He speaks about the challenges of navigating career opportunities, spousal hirin…

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Should Policy Match Voters' Preferences? 42:55

3M ago42:55

42:55

How do we know if our democracy is healthy? For political scientist, the answer often comes down to things we can measure like responsiveness to voter’s wishes. But is that really the right thing to measure? There are two camps in this debate. The empiricists want to focus on what and how we can measure things like the health of our democracy, ofte…

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CVR Meets NEREA IRIGOYEN: Ribosomal profiling, transitioning to independence and supporting Spanish researchers 31:31

3M ago31:31

31:31

Spanish virologist Nerea Irigoyen provides an inside look at her career with PhD students from the Castello Lab, Natasha Palmalux and Rozeena Arif. Nerea details her pioneering work using ribosomal profiling to uncover the complexities of viral gene expression, as well as her experiences transitioning to an independent group leader role. Irigoyen a…

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The life-altering impact of one chemist’s sabbatical 31:39

3M ago31:39

31:39

Anyone that’s followed this podcast will know that Paolo’s final question to each guest is, “What advice would you like to share with younger scientists just starting their career?” Here, our guest, Dr. Monte Helm, professor of chemistry at Metropolitan Community College in Kansas City, shares advice that he clearly lives by, which is, “… be flexib…

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Are Too Many Political Appointments Harming Our Bureaucracy? 49:42

4M ago49:42

49:42

When it comes to our federal bureaucracy, there are two schools of thought. One says that an insulated group of career bureaucrats have created a deep state that corrupts the performance of government. The other says that our bureaucracy is dysfunctional because there is too much turnover or positions left vacant. Both rest on an underlying feature…

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Brenda Allen - Chief People Officer at De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited 46:02

4M ago46:02

46:02

My fearless friends I'm excited to introduce you to another remarkable person who is breaking barriers and soaring higher. Today’s guest is the unstoppable Brenda Allen. She is the Chief People Officer at De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited. Rugged. Reliable. Canadian. That’s De Havilland. The company has a passionate team of innovators based a…

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CVR Meets ANGELA RASMUSSEN: Toxic bosses, dealing with conflict and underrepresentation in science 56:04

4M ago56:04

56:04

Dr Angela Rasmussen travelled from the University of Saskatchewan to the CVR in September 2023, and sat down with Spyros Lytras and Kieran Lamb. Angela gives insight into dealing with toxic bosses, sustained research investments, empowering underrepresented groups of people, dealing with conflict and connecting with colleagues across disciplines th…

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Should Judges Be Elected or Appointed? 49:53

4M ago49:53

49:53

There is a long running debate in political science: do we get better judges by letting the public vote in elections or by giving our leaders the power to appoint them? One side says that judges should be insulated from the influence of politics involved in elections, focusing entirely on the rule of law. The other side says that our judges should …

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Cross-coupling, catalysis and one chemist’s move to tech 35:21

4M ago35:21

35:21

Most of us don’t grow up across the street from a chemistry building or know from an early age that we want to be a scientist, but Alan Dyke, VP of Business Development for ProChem, Inc. (CTO of Boulder Scientific Company at the time of the interview) did and became a chemist. Dr. Alan Dyke, former colleague, and friend of Paolo’s, shares his caree…

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CVR Meets Prof WENDY BARCLAY: Gender equality, open science & collaboration | Stoker Award Winner 31:40

4M ago31:40

31:40

Prof Wendy Barclay OBE, winner of the 11th Annual Sir Michael Stoker Award, sat down with Stephen Devlin and Anna Sims on her visit the the CVR. Wendy gives insight into building a career in virology, navigating the challenges of science communication in the digital age, the importance of widening your network and asking for help.🔗 Links More about…

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Why Women Are Underrepresented in U.S. Politics 50:18

4M ago50:18

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Despite making up roughly half of the U.S. population, women only make up about one-quarter of representatives and senators. And this trend is not just national—it holds true globally as well. What explains why women are underrepresented in politics? If women are just as likely to win elections as men do, then why are they less likely to run for of…

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Exploring HPV: What does it do and how can we protect ourselves from it? 10:31

4M ago10:31

10:31

For #HPVAwarenessDay, Anna Kirk, a PhD Researcher in the Graham Lab, takes a deep dive into Human Papillomavirus in our recent Research Goes Viral podcast. Anna explains the viral life cycle of HPV, how disruption of this cycle can lead to cancer, and how we can protect ourselves. #OneLessWorry

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Flip the script. Meet your host, Paolo. 33:05

5M ago33:05

33:05

Bringing Chemistry to Life is as much about the people behind the science as it is about the science itself. We’ve been remiss in sharing a bit more about the creator and host! In this unique episode we flip the script and move Paolo from the host chair to the guest chair to hear his story. From Paolo’s childhood memories watching his father fix el…

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What Makes A Legislator Effective? 44:10

5M ago44:10

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When it comes to passing actual legislation, putting it forward and getting it all the way through the process, it can be difficult to measure exactly which legislators are effective. Not to mention which types of legislators tend to be more effective, moderates or extremists? And does majority-party membership increase effectives? In an innovative…

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Do Conservatives Sabotage The Administrative State? 52:08

5M ago52:08

52:08

When we talk about the interpretation and ultimately implementation of policy we’re not talking about Congress so much as the Administrative State. But what happens when those who work in those agencies decide through their positions to not only sabotage a policy they’re meant to carry out, but perhaps the whole agency? In a recent paper titled “Ad…

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CVR Meets ANICE LOWEN: Glasgow Taxi Drivers, Flu Coinfection & Imposter Syndrome 1:04:04

5M ago1:04:04

1:04:04

Associate Professor Anice Lowen travelled all the way from Atlanta's Emory University to deliver the Richard M. Elliott Memorial Lecture at the recent Glasgow Virology Workshop. Anice completed her PhD at the CVR (then MRC Virology Unit) with Richard Elliott. We invited Anice along to chat with a couple of our PhD students, Stephen Devlin and Anna …

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Shining a photochemical light on undergraduate research 33:00

5M ago33:00

33:00

With four seasons under our belt, we’ve heard some amazing stories about how our guests have found, or often “stumbled” into, their careers in science. We’ve also had many conversations where past guests have passionately discussed the importance of their early career teachers as well as what teaching does for them in their current careers. This co…

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Multiple Myeloma in Underrepresented Populations: Treatment Considerations 24:04

6M ago24:04

24:04

Dr. Azam Farooqui (@azamfarooqui ) and Dr. Monique Hartley-Brown (@DrMHB1) discuss therapeutic considerations regarding current and emerging agents for patients with multiple myeloma from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups. Coming Soon! Prepare to enhance your knowledge through the IMPACT II online learning module on ASH Academy On Demand! P…

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Multiple Myeloma in Underrepresented Populations: Survival Outcomes 18:54

6M ago18:54

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Dr. Azam Farooqui (@azamfarooqui )and Dr. Sikander Ailawadhi answer the question: Why do we need earlier diagnosis and intervention in patients with multiple myeloma from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups? Coming Soon! Prepare to enhance your knowledge through the IMPACT II online learning module on ASH Academy On Demand! Participants will …

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Multiple Myeloma in Underrepresented Populations: Clinical Risk 16:42

6M ago16:42

16:42

Dr. Azam Farooqui (@azamfarooqui) and Dr. Urvi Shah (@UrviShahMD) identify factors that impact outcomes for patients with multiple myeloma from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups. Coming Soon! Prepare to enhance your knowledge through the IMPACT II online learning module on ASH Academy On Demand! Participants will develop an increased abilit…

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IMPACT II: Impacting Multiple Myeloma in All CommuniTies 1:33

6M ago1:33

1:33

Season 2: IMPACT II: Impacting Multiple Myeloma in All CommuniTies Unlock insights into the treatment of multiple myeloma within underrepresented racial and ethnic populations with this series of three enlightening podcast episodes. Join experts from both academic and community oncology settings as they dive into critical aspects of clinical risk, …

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Who Gets Heard On Redistribution, The Rich Or Poor? 49:12

6M ago49:12

49:12

When we talk about policy choices around redistribution there is an assumption so obvious that most people never question it. That politicians are more responsive to the desires of the rich, and that policy preferences of the poor don’t hold as much sway. But what if that assumption was wrong? In a recent paper by Boston University Economist Raymon…

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A high-performance career in liquid chromatography 33:51

6M ago33:51

33:51

After realizing at a young age that rock and roll might be a better hobby than a career, our guest chose chemistry and chromatography as his path, and he’s rocked that career choice! In this fun and engaging conversation, you’ll meet Frank Steiner, PhD, Senior Manager of Product Applications, and Scientific Advisor at Thermo Fisher Scientific, who …

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Ep. 62: BEST OF 2023: How Women Can Confidently Learn to Code 27:47

6M ago27:47

27:47

It is time to reveal the top episode for 2023! This episode is a rebroadcast that was specially recorded for women all over the world who desire to become computer programmers of any kind. As of today, only 28.7% of people in Software Development are women. That must change.One of the reasons that percentage is so low is because many women lack the…

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Can We Believe Political Surveys? 46:06

6M ago46:06

46:06

Hello listeners! Our team took some end of the year time off, but we know your holiday travel wouldn’t be complete without some in-depth political science research. So, we’re release some episodes we think are going to be very relevant as we move into an election year. And thanks to everyone who listened to our podcast this year. We don’t make mone…

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Should It Be Illegal Not To Vote? 36:47

7M ago36:47

36:47

Hello listeners! Our team took some end of the year time off, but we know your holiday travel wouldn’t be complete without some in-depth political science research. So, we’re release some episodes we think are going to be very relevant as we move into an election year. And thanks to everyone who listened to our podcast this year. We don’t make mone…

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AI and the man catalyzing a bio-revolution 34:51

7M ago34:51

34:51

Protein biology has always been grounded in the relationship between structure and function but how we determine structure has changed dramatically. While it’s still common to crystallize a protein for X-ray diffraction and then back calculate its structure, supercomputing-powered, AI-driven tools have revolutionized approaches to getting a protein…

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Is There A "Spiral of Silence" On Campus And In Our Politics? 48:10

7M ago48:10

48:10

The recent crisis in the Israel and Palestine conflict has added fuel to the already heated debate over free speech in our politics and on college campuses. Does the scientific literature having anything to tell us about the health of public discourse in these domains? A recent paper by Harvard Ph.D. candidate Yihong Huang titled “Breaking the Spir…

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Batteries unplugged: past, present and the electrifying future 34:31

8M ago34:31

34:31

Electricity undeniably changed the world and enabled countless other technologies. Now, via storage and mobile access to electrical energy, batteries are positioned to further enable us as a species. So, it is the perfect time to get to know battery technology innovator and entrepreneur, Dr. Simon Engelke, Founder and Chair of Battery Associates, a…

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The Bargaining Strategies of Extremists 50:04

8M ago50:04

50:04

There is a political puzzle that has become prominent in the last few decades, especially with the recent turmoil over the Republican led Speaker of the House: how do a small group of extremists manage to get their way despite being a minority of members? In a recent paper, “Organizing at the Extreme: Hardline Strategy and Institutional Design” Uni…

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Is Gridlock Causing Polarization? 49:49

8M ago49:49

49:49

We often say on this podcast that the American electorate is not polarized but the elites are, and that this polarization causes policy gridlock. But what if it’s the other way around? Is it possible that gridlock in government is actually causing polarization and a turn toward extremist candidates? That’s the assertion of a paper called “From Grid…

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Partisan Identities vs Anti-Establishment Orientations 56:44

9M ago56:44

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When political commentators talk about polarization, they often mean a partisan ideological divide: the left vs the right, republicans vs democrats, progressives vs conservatives. But what if there is a different dichotomy driving our political disagreements that is orthogonal to ideological differences? That’s what University of Miami political sc…

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LIVE: Does Money Distort Our Politics? 48:21

9M ago48:21

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If there is one thing the right and left seem to agree on it’s that money distorts our politics. It allows the rich to shape policy, choose who gets elected, and escape consequences. But what if this common belief isn’t as true as you think? On our second live episode, we look back to famous paper in the political science literature, “Why Is There …

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Presidential Power, Parties, And The Rise Of The Administrative State 46:52

10M ago46:52

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One of Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign promises is to upend the modern civil service through an executive order called “Schedule F”. Democrats and Republicans have been fighting over this administrative state since its conception, but why is this area of government so divisive and what power does it really hold? The history of the civil services’ orig…

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Does Social Media Polarize Our Politics? 59:01

10M ago59:01

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It’s one of the most common refrains in political discourse today: social media is the source of polarization. It’s a difficult proposition to empirically study because companies like Meta and X don’t share their data publicly. Until now. In a landmark series of papers, three in Science and one in Nature, Princeton political scientists Andy Guess a…

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Is Partisan Gerrymandering As Bad As You Think? 55:42

10M ago55:42

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There is no political topic that can get people’s blood boiling quite like partisan gerrymandering. Many even go so far as to call it an afront to our democracy. But what do we know about how effective it is and what the data shows about its outcomes? In a new paper, “Widespread Partisan Gerrymandering Mostly Cancels Nationally, But Reduces Elector…

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Ep. 61: REBROADCAST: “My Not-So-Perfect Journey To Making My Mark In The Tech Industry” 21:47

11M ago21:47

21:47

Welcome back to the official rebranded version of Tech Girls Cast! Today we are rebroadcasting the top episode on this podcast, which is episode 1. If you have not yet heard Jacqueline’s story of how she got into tech, this is your chance to do so. Jacqueline pulls back the curtain on what her journey through the tech industry was really like and h…

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