The Feminine Genus Podcast

Dec 01 2024 26 ep. 50 mins 4
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Welcome to the Feminine Genus Podcast, a podcast that brings a feminine voice to the topic of science and faith. Join Kathryn Butcher as she chats with smart, faithful Catholic women about their careers as scientists, their love for Jesus Christ, and how the two intersect in their everyday lives. New episodes uploaded on the first of each month. Cover art by Brandon Ocampo (@CaptainVatican on Twitter)

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Interview with Dr. Plaus, Physicist and Educator

Dec 01 2024 54 mins  
This week, Kathryn chats with Dr. Valerie Plaus, a professor of physics at Franciscan University. The two discuss liturgical music, embracing challenge, and so much more. To learn more about Dr. Plaus: https://snas.franciscan.edu/faculty/plaus-dr-valerie/ To contact the podcast: Email: [email protected] Twitter: @femininegenus

No episode this month - tune in December 1st!

Nov 01 2024 1 mins  
Due to technical difficulties there will be no episode this month. Tune in next time for more chat with Catholic women in science!

Interview with Dr. Mary Regina Boland, Data Scientist

Oct 01 2024 55 mins  
This week, Kathryn talks to Dr. Mary Regina Boland about Teresa of Avila, data science, health disparities and more. Enjoy! For more on Dr. Boland: https://www.maryreginaboland.com/ To contact the podcast: Email: [email protected] Twitter: @femininegenus

Interview with Suzie Bohlson, Immunologist and Educator

Sep 01 2024 37 mins  
In this episode, Kathryn chats with Dr. Suzie Bohlson about immunology, following the will of God, and more. To watch Dr. Bohlson's talk from the 2024 Society of Catholic Scientists conference: https://youtu.be/shG7qPqnk_4?si=-IVjy1kLu-OYuuUd To contact the podcast: Email:[email protected] Twitter: @femininegenus

From the archive: Interview with Meghan Adams, Environmental Engineer

Aug 01 2024 48 mins  
In this episode, Kathryn chats with Meghan Adams, an environmental engineer, about Laudato Si, communicating with family members about science, and more. Originally recorded in April of 2023. Email:[email protected] Twitter: @femininegenus

The Return of the Feminine Genus Podcast!

Aug 01 2024 2 mins  
This episode details the re-introduction of the Feminine Genus podcast after a long hiatus. You can expect new episodes on the first of each month! Email: [email protected] Twitter: @femininegenus Link to Kathryn's articles with FemCatholic: https://www.femcatholic.com/people/kathryn-brewer

Interview with Dr. Myma Albayda, Rheumatologist

May 01 2023 51 mins  
This time, Kathryn interviews Dr. Myma Albayda, rheumatologist and clinical researcher at Johns Hopkins, about how faith and science intersect in her life. Enjoy! Send your questions about science, grad school, and more to [email protected] Remember to rate and review us on your listening service of choice, and share the podcast with your friends! The best way people find ou

Interview with Dr. Dani Seckfort, the Catechist Scientist

Mar 30 2023 49 mins  
This time on the pod, Kathryn interviews Dr. Dani Seckfort, who runs the site Catechist Scientist. Tune in for talk about the intersection of faith and science, the importance of keeping an inquisitive mind, and cool simulations of DNA binding proteins. You can find Dani at: Twitter: @istsquared Website: http://www.catechistscientist.com/ Send your questions about science, grad s

Interview with Dr. Chelsi Creech, Death Psychologist

Feb 26 2023 48 mins  
This time on the pod, Kathryn interviews Dr. Chelsi Creech, a palliative care psychologist, on how faith and science intersect in her daily life. You can find Chelsi @Chelsiac92 on Twitter. Send your questions about science, grad school, and more to [email protected] Remember to rate and review us on your listening service of choice, and share the podcast with your friends! T

Interim season announcement

Jan 19 2023 1 mins  
Kathryn announces a format swap for the Feminine Genus podcast while Marygrace is on maternity leave (keep her and her husband in your prayers!).  Send your questions about science, grad school, and more to [email protected] Remember to rate and review us on your listening service of choice, and share the podcast with your friends! The best way people find out about us i