We Love Science

May 05 2024 1
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Celebrating the untold stories, the extraordinary discoveries, and the inspiring lives led by those whose jobs, passions, hobbies and more embody their love of science. Hear stories about -- the dedicated scientists who unravel the mysteries of biology; the artists and musicians who highlight the beauty of science through their craft; the educators, policy makers and science outreach advocates whose convictions propel them toward community engagement and preparing the next generation of STEM leaders; and the bona fide science enthusiasts who design their own unique journey to science fulfillment.

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Ep 49: Advocating for Science and Research - The Journey

May 05 2024 32 mins  
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 the world of research through a

Ep 48: Advocating for Science and Research - The Work

Apr 21 2024 30 mins  
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 science gets every year is greatly im

Ep 47: The CRISPR Cure for Sickle Cell Disease

Apr 07 2024 34 mins  
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 DiseaseWhat Amazon delivery vans have in common with your Red Blood CellsThe effect of

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

Mar 24 2024 40 mins  
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 school he successfully built his own

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

Mar 10 2024 29 mins  
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 discovered Brownian motion is rel

Ep 44: The Colorful Life of Bird Eggs

Feb 25 2024 24 mins  
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-style bird nests, as opposed to

Ep 43: Science CEO Level: Unlocked - The Journey

Feb 11 2024 29 mins  
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 a doctor, mainly influenced by h

Ep 42: Science CEO Level: Unlocked - The Work

Jan 28 2024 14 mins  
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 forward to growing the company and bri

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

Jan 14 2024 55 mins  
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 attacks. From the initial discovery

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

Dec 31 2023 27 mins  
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 of these interests remained i